Meta-analysis of observational studies in epidemiology: a proposal for reporting
ObjectiveBecause of the pressure for timely, informed decisions in public health and clinical
practice and the explosion of information in the scientific literature, research results must be …
practice and the explosion of information in the scientific literature, research results must be …
Improving the quality of reports of meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials: the QUOROM statement
Summary Background The Quality of Reporting of Meta-analyses (QUOROM) conference
was convened to address standards for improving the quality of reporting of meta-analyses …
was convened to address standards for improving the quality of reporting of meta-analyses …
Improving the quality of reports of meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials: the QUOROM statement
Abstract Background: The Quality of Reporting of Meta-analyses (QUOROM) conference
was convened to address standards for improving the quality of reporting of meta-analyses …
was convened to address standards for improving the quality of reporting of meta-analyses …
Guides for reading and interpreting systematic reviews: I. Getting started
In the past few years, the ARCHIVES has published systematic reviews on the role of
metered-dose inhaler accessory devices compared with nebulizers for the treatment of acute …
metered-dose inhaler accessory devices compared with nebulizers for the treatment of acute …
The prevention of ankle sprains in sports
SB Thacker, DF Stroup, CM Branche… - … American journal of …, 1999 - journals.sagepub.com
To assess the published evidence on the effectiveness of various approaches to the
prevention of ankle sprains in athletes, we used textbooks, journals, and experts in the field …
prevention of ankle sprains in athletes, we used textbooks, journals, and experts in the field …
[PDF][PDF] The prevention of shin splints in sports: a systematic review of literature
SB Thacker, J Gilchrist, DF Stroup… - Medicine & Science …, 2002 - corpora.tika.apache.org
ABSTRACT THACKER, SB, J. GILCHRIST, DF STROUP, and CD KIMSEY. The prevention
of shin splints in sports: a systematic review of literature. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., Vol. 34, No …
of shin splints in sports: a systematic review of literature. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., Vol. 34, No …
Guides for reading and interpreting systematic reviews: II. How did the authors find the studies and assess their quality?
One of the most powerful arguments used by the supporters of systematic reviews is that
they overcome most of the limitations of narrative reviews by being the product of a scientific …
they overcome most of the limitations of narrative reviews by being the product of a scientific …
The Cochrane Collaboration-advances and challenges in improving evidence-based decision making
The Cochrane Collaboration is an international organization that aims to help people make
well-informed decisions about health care by preparing, maintaining, and ensur ing the …
well-informed decisions about health care by preparing, maintaining, and ensur ing the …
How can physicians keep up-to-date?
C Laine, MD, MPH… - Annual review of …, 1999 - annualreviews.org
Keeping one's personal fund of knowledge current is one of the most formidable challenges
that physicians face. This article considers a few strategies that may help physicians as they …
that physicians face. This article considers a few strategies that may help physicians as they …
Characteristics of meta-analyses related to acceptance for publication in a medical journal
DF Stroup, SB Thacker, CM Olson, RM Glass… - Journal of Clinical …, 2001 - Elsevier
Editors of medical journals select manuscripts for publication based, in part, on the
perceived quality of the manuscript submitted. The objective of this study was to describe …
perceived quality of the manuscript submitted. The objective of this study was to describe …
