Systematic Reviews & Meta-analysis
Systematic Review: Thoracic Epidural Abscesses
3 Jan, 2019 | 11:22h | UTCThoracic Epidural Abscesses: A Systematic Review – Global Spine Journal (free)
Systematic Review: Prevalence of Neck Pain among Athletes
3 Jan, 2019 | 11:15h | UTCPrevalence of Neck Pain among Athletes: A Systematic Review – Asian Spine Journal (free)
Meta-Analysis: The Global Burden of Sickle Cell Disease in Children Under Five Years of Age
3 Jan, 2019 | 11:14h | UTC
Cochrane Special Collection: Diagnosing Skin Cancer
14 Dec, 2018 | 00:02h | UTCCochrane Special Collection: Diagnosing skin cancer (free articles)
News Release: Cochrane Library Special Collection: Diagnosing skin cancer (free)
Systematic Review of High-cost Patients’ Characteristics and Healthcare Utilization
13 Dec, 2018 | 19:52h | UTCSystematic review of high-cost patients’ characteristics and healthcare utilization – BMJ Open (free)
Related: Effectiveness of interventions for managing multiple high-burden chronic diseases in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis – Canadian Medical Association Journal (free) AND Multimorbidity: a priority for global health research – The Academy of Medical Sciences (free) AND The global burden of multiple chronic conditions: A narrative review – Preventive Medicine Reports (free) AND Designing a High-Performing Health Care System for Patients with Complex Needs: Ten Recommendations for Policymakers – The Commonwealth fund (free) AND Redesigning Care for High-Cost, High-Risk Patients – Harvard Business Review (a few articles per month are free) AND Caring for High-Need, High-Cost Patients — An Urgent Priority – New England Journal of Medicine (free) AND Multimorbidity: clinical assessment and management – NICE Guideline (free) AND Multimorbidity in Older Adults with Cardiovascular Disease – American College of Cardiology, Latest in Cardiology (free) AND Focusing on High-Cost Patients — The Key to Addressing High Costs? – NEJM Catalyst (free) AND Richard Smith: The challenge of high need, high cost patients – The BMJ Blogs (free) AND Playbook: Better Care for People with Complex Needs – Institute for Healthcare Improvement (free)
Meta-Analysis: Interventions for Acute Diarrhea and Gastroenteritis in Children
13 Dec, 2018 | 19:44h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Long-term Macrolide Treatment for the Prevention of Acute Exacerbations in COPD
13 Dec, 2018 | 18:48h | UTCRelated Cochrane Review: Prophylactic Antibiotic Therapy for COPD (free)
Systematic Review: Effectiveness of Community-Based Self-Management Interventions Among Primary Care COPD Patients
13 Dec, 2018 | 18:36h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Surgical Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion During Cardiac Surgery
13 Dec, 2018 | 18:32h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Interventions to Promote Healthy Eating, Physical Activity and Smoking in Low-Income Groups
13 Dec, 2018 | 18:33h | UTC
Systematic Review: Pharmacological Management of Cachexia in Adult Cancer Patients
13 Dec, 2018 | 18:06h | UTC
Review: Anesthesia Interventions that Alter Perioperative Mortality
7 Dec, 2018 | 02:16h | UTCAnesthesia interventions that alter perioperative mortality: a scoping review – Systematic Reviews (free)
Systematic Review: What are the Most Common Conditions in Primary Care?
7 Dec, 2018 | 02:07h | UTCSystematic Review: What are the most common conditions in primary care? – Canadian Family Physician (free)
Systematic Review: Critical Errors in Inhalation and Health Outcomes in Asthma and COPD
7 Dec, 2018 | 01:32h | UTC
Systematic Review: Serious Adverse Events Caused by Inhaled Steroids With and Without Regular Salmeterol for Asthma
7 Dec, 2018 | 01:31h | UTCInhaled steroids with and without regular salmeterol for asthma: serious adverse events – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Inhaled steroids with and without regular salmeterol for asthma: serious adverse events – Cochrane Library (free)
Meta-Analysis: Dual Combination Therapy vs. Long‐Acting Bronchodilators Alone for COPD
7 Dec, 2018 | 01:31h | UTC
Systematic Review: Treatment of Genital Psoriasis
7 Dec, 2018 | 01:25h | UTCTreatment of Genital Psoriasis: A Systematic Review – Dermatology and Therapy (free)
Systematic Review: Recent Advancements in the Control of Taenia Solium
7 Dec, 2018 | 01:26h | UTC
Systematic Review: Antibacterial Treatment of Aspiration Pneumonia in Older People
7 Dec, 2018 | 01:19h | UTC
Systematic Review: Impact of Goiter and Thyroid Surgery on Esophageal Dysfunction
7 Dec, 2018 | 01:09h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: The Effect of Exercise on Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Normal-Weight Women
7 Dec, 2018 | 01:08h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Aerosolized Antibiotics for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
4 Dec, 2018 | 23:47h | UTC
Systematic Review: Comorbidities in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
3 Dec, 2018 | 11:21h | UTCComorbidities in polymyalgia rheumatica: a systematic review – Arthritis Research & Therapy (free)
Meta-Analysis: Intensive Glucose Control for Critically Ill Patients
2 Dec, 2018 | 21:16h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Effects of Perioperative Tight Glycemic Control on Postoperative Outcomes
2 Dec, 2018 | 21:15h | UTC