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Optimizing the literature search: coverage of included references in systematic reviews in Medline and Embase

open access: yesJournal of the Medical Library Association, 2023
Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate if the included references in a set of completed systematic reviews are indexed in Ovid MEDLINE and Ovid Embase, and how many references would be missed if we were to constrict our literature searches ...
Marita Heintz   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Development and validation of search filters to identify articles on deprescribing in Medline and Embase

open access: yesBMC Medical Research Methodology, 2022
Background Deprescribing literature has been increasing rapidly. Our aim was to develop and validate search filters to identify articles on deprescribing in Medline via PubMed and in Embase via Embase.com . Methods Articles published from 2011 to 2020 in
Thomas Morel   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of work-related psychosocial factors and regional musculoskeletal pain: results from a EULAR Task Force [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
Objectives: to establish whether review articles provide consistent conclusions on associations between workplace psychosocial factors and musculoskeletal pain and, if differences exist, to explore whether this is related to the methods used.Methods ...
Blyth, F.M.   +10 more
core   +2 more sources

The NICE OECD countries’ geographic search filters: Part 2—validation of the MEDLINE and Embase (Ovid) filters

open access: yesJournal of the Medical Library Association, 2021
Objective: We previously developed draft MEDLINE and Embase (Ovid) geographic search filters for Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries to assess their feasibility for finding evidence about the countries.
Lynda Ayiku   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Statin-associated muscle symptoms (SAMS) in primary prevention for cardiovascular disease in older adults:A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
IntroductionAlthough statins are commonly used for prevention of cardiovascular disease, there is limited evidence about statin-related adverse effects in older people. Statin-related adverse events (AEs), especially the statin-associated muscle symptoms
Albarqouni, Loai   +4 more
core   +1 more source

A Systematic Review of Evidence on the Clinical Effectiveness of Surveillance Imaging in Children With Medulloblastoma and Ependymoma

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Surveillance imaging aims to detect tumour relapse before symptoms develop, but it's unclear whether earlier detection of relapse leads to better outcomes in children and young people (CYP) with medulloblastoma and ependymoma. This systematic review aims to identify relevant literature to determine the efficacy of surveillance magnetic ...
Lucy Shepherd   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Translation of Hedges in Medical Databases to Other Platforms’ Syntax May Cause Significantly Different Search Results

open access: yesEvidence Based Library and Information Practice, 2011
Objective – To determine whether the methodological search filters in OvidSP MEDLINE and OvidSP EMBASE also known as Clinical Queries hedges had been modified from the originals which were written by the McMaster University Health Information Research ...
Heather Ganshorn
doaj   +1 more source

A review of the methodological features of systematic reviews in maternal medicine [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
Background In maternal medicine, research evidence is scattered making it difficult to access information for clinical decision making. Systematic reviews of good methodological quality are essential to provide valid inferences and to produce usable ...
A Conde-Agudelo   +40 more
core   +6 more sources

Screening for lung cancer: A systematic review of overdiagnosis and its implications

open access: yesMolecular Oncology, EarlyView.
Low‐dose computed tomography (CT) screening for lung cancer may increase overdiagnosis compared to no screening, though the risk is likely low versus chest X‐ray. Our review of 8 trials (84 660 participants) shows added costs. Further research with strict adherence to modern nodule management strategies may help determine the extent to which ...
Fiorella Karina Fernández‐Sáenz   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Remdesivir for the Treatment of COVID-19: A Systematic Review of the Literature [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the spread of SARS-CoV-2 a global pandemic. To date, coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) has spread to over 200 countries, leading to over 1.6 million cases and over 99,000 deaths. Given that there is
Aly, Besma   +9 more
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