Enhanced access to recommendations from the Cochrane Handbook for improving authors' judgments about risk of bias: a randomized controlled trial.
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DOI: 10.1002/jrsm.1499
Abstract: OBJECTIVE This randomized controlled trial (RCT) aimed to test the efficacy of enhanced access to Cochrane Handbook (Handbook) recommendations for judging the 2011 Cochrane risk of bias (RoB) domains for improving the adequacy of RoB… read more here.
Keywords: control group; enhanced access; handbook; group ... See more keywords
Large-scale validation of the Prediction model Risk Of Bias ASsessment Tool (PROBAST) using a short form: high risk of bias models show poorer discrimination.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2021.06.017
Abstract: Objective To assess whether the Prediction model Risk Of Bias ASsessment Tool (PROBAST) and a shorter version of this tool can identify clinical prediction models (CPMs) that perform poorly at external validation. Study Design and… read more here.
Keywords: validation; rob; short form; risk bias ... See more keywords
Clinical trials in COVID-19 management & prevention: A meta-epidemiological study examining methodological quality
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2021.07.002
Abstract: Objective To describe the characteristics of Covid-19 randomized clinical trials (RCTs) and examine the association between trial characteristics and the likelihood of finding a significant effect. Study design We conducted a systematic review to identify… read more here.
Keywords: significant effect; trial; study; rob ... See more keywords
Risk of bias over time in updates of Cochrane oral health reviews.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2018.10.004
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To assess the changes in the risk of bias (RoB) across different versions of the same Cochrane systematic review, and to identify characteristics of systematic reviews which may be associated with different RoB scores… read more here.
Keywords: oral health; systematic review; rob; health ... See more keywords
Structural basis of transcription activation by Rob, a pleiotropic AraC/XylS family regulator
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DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkac433
Abstract: Abstract Rob, which serves as a paradigm of the large AraC/XylS family transcription activators, regulates diverse subsets of genes involved in multidrug resistance and stress response. However, the underlying mechanism of how it engages bacterial… read more here.
Keywords: transcription; xyls family; transcription activation; rob ... See more keywords
The risk of bias of animal experiments in implant dentistry: a methodological study
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DOI: 10.1111/clr.12852
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To evaluate the risk of bias (ROB) in reports of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of animal experiments published in implant dentistry, and to explore the association between animal experiment characteristics and ROB. MATERIAL AND… read more here.
Keywords: implant dentistry; experiments implant; rob; animal experiments ... See more keywords
The therapeutic potential of regulatory T lymphocytes in periodontitis: A systematic review
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DOI: 10.1111/jre.12629
Abstract: This systematic review aimed to: (a) generate a descriptive synthesis of preclinical studies assessing the therapeutic potential of regulatory T lymphocytes (Tregs) to arrest periodontitis, (b) evaluate the methodological heterogeneity of the reviewed animal studies… read more here.
Keywords: regulatory lymphocytes; systematic review; rob; review ... See more keywords
Systematic review of postoperative rehabilitation interventions after cranial cruciate ligament surgery in dogs
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DOI: 10.1111/vsu.13755
Abstract: Abstract Objective To critically evaluate the evidence for rehabilitation interventions following surgery for cranial cruciate ligament disease (CCLD) in dogs. Study design Systematic review. Methods Google Scholar and Pubmed databases were searched for studies evaluating… read more here.
Keywords: level; systematic review; rehabilitation; rehabilitation interventions ... See more keywords
New Molecular Mechanism of Superbiofilm Elaboration in a Staphylococcus aureus Clinical Strain
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.04425-22
Abstract: Poly-N-acetylglucosamine (PNAG) is a major component of S. aureus biofilm. PNAG production is mediated by the products of four genes, icaADBC encoded in the ica operon, and the major negative regulator of this operon is… read more here.
Keywords: jp080; ica operon; rob; mutation ... See more keywords
Quality of reporting and risk of bias: a review of randomised trials in occupational health
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DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2020-107038
Abstract: Objectives To assess the reporting quality of randomisation and allocation methods in occupational health and safety (OHS) trials in relation to Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) requirements of journals, risk of bias (RoB) and… read more here.
Keywords: occupational health; quality; rob; consort ... See more keywords
Methodological quality of systematic reviews of the local management of anogenital warts: a systematic review using AMSTAR II, ROBIS and PRISMA
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DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2023-055796
Abstract: Introduction Anogenital warts (AGWs) are among the most common STDs. Many therapy options are available but are not codified. Systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses (MAs) are helpful to elaborate recommendations on the management of AGWs.… read more here.
Keywords: quality; systematic reviews; methodological quality; rob ... See more keywords