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Systematic differences between Cochrane and non-Cochrane meta-analyses on the same topic: a matched pair analysis [PDF]
, 2015 BACKGROUND: Meta-analyses conducted via the Cochrane Collaboration adhere to strict methodological and reporting standards aiming to minimize bias, maximize transparency/reproducibility, and improve the accuracy of summarized data.
Ameli, Omid +6 more
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Melatonin as a Topical/Systemic Formulation for the Management of Periodontitis: A Systematic Review [PDF]
Materials, 2021 Objectives: To qualitatively and quantitatively review the use of melatonin as a topical/systemic formulation for the management of periodontitis. Materials and methods: PubMed; Scopus; and Web of Science databases were searched using the MesH terms “melatonin” and “periodontitis”. Title and abstracts were screened to eliminate irrelevant and duplicate
Thodur Madapusi Balaji +13 more
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Certainty of evidence, why? [PDF]
Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia, 2023 Optimal clinical decision-making requires understanding of evidence regarding benefits, harms, and burdens of alternative management options. Rigorously conducted systematic reviews and meta-analyses offer accurate summaries of the evidence.
João Pedro Lima +3 more
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The effects of cinnamon supplementation on adipokines and appetite-regulating hormones: A systematic review of randomized clinical trials [PDF]
Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine, 2023 Objective: Cinnamon is extracted from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees. Recent studies have indicated that cinnamon is a safe and cost-effective treatment for improving body weight, lipid profiles, insulin resistance, and blood pressure.
Alireza Gheflati +7 more
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Revista de la Facultad de Medicina, 2023 I am writing to you regarding the recent publication (December 2022) by the Instituto de Evaluación Tecnológica en Salud (Institute for Health Technology Assessment - IETS by its acronym in Spanish) of the Documento técnico para el desarrollo de una ...
Gustavo Ortega-Mora
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Topical nitroglycerin ointment as salvage therapy for peripheral tissue ischemia in newborns: a systematic review [PDF]
CMAJ Open, 2021 Topical nitroglycerin (TNG) ointment has been used for almost 3 decades to treat neonatal peripheral tissue ischemia, but this product is now no longer being produced by its Canadian manufacturer. Our aim was to investigate the efficacy and safety of TNG products in newborns in neonatal intensive care units.In this systematic review we searched Embase,
Sushko, Katelyn +8 more
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International Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2021 Introduction: Tramadol has been used for the treatment of premature ejaculation, however, the studies published for the same are not well designed. The primary objective of this study was to explore the literature pertaining to the use of tramadol in ...
Aditya Prakash Sharma +6 more
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Role of salvage lymph node dissection in patients previously treated for prostate cancer: systematic review [PDF]
International Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2021 Prostate cancer is the most common invasive cancer in men. Radical prostatectomy (RP) is a definitive treatment option, but biochemical recurrence can reach 40%. Salvage lymphadenectomy is a relatively recent approach to oligometasis and has been rapidly
João Paulo Pretti Fantin +8 more
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How are meta-analyses being conducted and reported in dentistry?
Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences, 2021 Aim: This study aimed to evaluate how meta-analyses are conducted and reported in dentistry. Methods: We conducted a search to identify dentistry-related Systematic Reviews (SRs) indexed in PubMed in 2017 (from January 01 until December 31) and published
Leticia Tainá de Oliveira Lemes +4 more
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Topical 5% Imiquimod as Monotherapy for Primary Cutaneous and Cutaneous Metastatic Melanoma: Systematic Review of the Literature [PDF]
The Open Dermatology Journal, 2021 Background: Surgery is the gold standard treatment for primary cutaneous melanoma but may not be suitable given some comorbiditiies, lesion size or location, or anticipated functional impairment. Imiquimod (IMQ) is a topical immunotherapy infrequently used for melanoma, often in combination with other treatments.
Keegan O’Hern +4 more
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