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Systematic reviews on the basis of methodological criteria [PDF]

, 1997
This paper describes a method of systematic reviewing. This method puts much emphasis on the methodological quality of the randomised clinical trials involved.
De Bie, Robert A., De Vet, Henrica C.W., Verhagen, Arianne P., Knipschild, Paul G., Sijpkes, Petra, Van Der Heijden, Geert J.M.G.   +5 more
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Real‐world evaluation of interconsensus agreement of risk of bias tools: A case study using risk of bias in nonrandomized studies‐of interventions (ROBINS‐I)

Cochrane Evidence Synthesis and Methods
Background Risk of bias (RoB) tools are critical in systematic reviews and affect subsequent decision‐making. RoB tools should have adequate interrater reliability and interconsensus agreement.
Samer Saadi, Bashar Hasan, Adel Kanaan, Mohamed Abusalih, Zin Tarakji, Mustafa Sadek, Ayla Shamsi Basha, Mohammed Firwana, Zhen Wang, M. Hassan Murad   +9 more
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The repeatability and validity of questionnaires assessing occupational physical activity – a systematic review

Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, 2011
OBJECTIVES: This study aims to review systematically the repeatability and validity of questionnaires used to assess occupational physical activity among healthy adults. METHODS: We searched PubMed and Embase using occupational, work-related, job-related,
Lydia Kwak, Karin I Proper, Maria Hagströmer, Mattias Sjöström   +3 more
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A Bibliometric Analysis of Publications in Uremic Toxins From 1991 to 2024

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Uremic toxins are a growing area of research in nephrology, with significant implications in the progression and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the management of end‐stage kidney disease (ESKD). This bibliometric analysis aims to evaluate the global research trends, key contributors, and the impact of publications in ...
Yuh‐Shan Ho, Karim M. Soliman, Wisit Cheungpasitporn, Wannasit Wathanavasin, Ahmed Daoud, Ahmed I. Kamal, Balázs Szamosfalvi, Tibor Fülöp   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
wiley   +1 more source

Randomized controlled trials of major oral traditional Chinese medicine preparations for postherpetic neuralgia: an evidence map

Frontiers in Pharmacology
ObjectiveTo identify and synthesize randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of oral traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), map the volume, methodological quality, and evidence distribution, identify evidence gaps, and inform ...
Kelin Li, Kelin Li, Mingyue Liu, Mingyue Liu, Mingyue Liu, Baixiang He, Baixiang He, Haojin Cheng, Jingyu Lv, Jingyu Lv, Jishu Wang, Ping Song, Sheng Chen   +12 more
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Methodology for Assessment of Linked Data Quality. [PDF]

, 2014
With the expansion in the amount of data being produced as Linked Data (LD), the opportunity to build use cases has also increased. However, a crippling problem to the reliability of these use cases is the underlying poor data quality. Moreover, the ability to assess the quality of the consumed LD, based on the satisfaction of the consumers' quality ...
Rula, A, Zaveri, A
openaire   +2 more sources

Serum Myonectin Levels Are Positively Associated With Physical Function and Lower Frailty‐Related Limitation in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients frequently suffer from frailty, characterized by reduced physical function and poor prognosis. Myokines, such as myonectin, secreted by muscle, are emerging regulators of systemic health. This study investigated the relationship between serum myonectin, adipokines (adiponectin, omentin), and ...
Kenichi Kono, Yoshifumi Moriyama, Koji Ohashi, Naoya Otaka, Minako Tatsumi, Toyoaki Murohara, Noriyuki Ouchi, Satoru Oshima   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Methodological quality assessment of included studies. [PDF]

, 2018
Methodological quality assessment of included studies.
Jun Fu (163683), Baozhan Yu (5150414), Kan Liu (250462), Wei Sun (93580), Libo Hao (5150411), Jiying Chen (5150408)   +5 more
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Methodological improvements are needed in network meta analyses of antidiabetic drugs for type 2 diabetes mellitus

Frontiers in Endocrinology
IntroductionNumerous network meta-analyses have compared the efficacy of antidiabetic drugs for type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, a systematic assessment of their methodological and reporting quality remains lacking.MethodsWe searched the PubMed, Embase,
Anna Dai, Anna Dai, Yang Liu, Yang Liu, Jiali Yin, Jiali Yin, Qianqian Wang, Qianqian Wang, Maoyi Yang, Xiaoli Ji, Zhipeng Hu   +10 more
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