Looked at individually, each article may offer little insight into the problem at hand; the hope is that, when taken together within a systematic review, a clearer (and more consistent) picture will emerge. If the need for information is to be fulfilled, there must be an evidence translation...
However, the current information is based mostly on heterogeneous studies of low quality, and prospective clinical trials designed to compare between the various agents and doses and assess the rate and severity of the exacerbation by a unified scale are warranted....
What is the impact of intellectual property rules on access to medicines? A systematic review Brigitte Tenni, Hazel V. J. Moir, Belinda Townsend, Burcu Kilic, Anne-Maree Farrell, Tessa Keegel & Deborah Gleeson Globalization and Health volume 18, Article number: 40 (2022) Cite this...
Foundational work is needed to better standardize the methods and products of an evidence map so that researchers and policymakers will know what to expect of this new type of evidence review. Systematic review registration Although an a priori protocol was developed, no registration was completed; ...
A systematic review Abstract Background It is widely accepted that intellectual property legal requirements such as patents and data exclusivity can affect access to medicines, but to date there has not been a comprehensive review of the empirical evidence on this topic. The World Trade Organization...
The present review provides first systematic evidence based on cadaveric dissection studies. Although there is strong empirical support for the existence of the superficial back line, back functional line, and front functional line, evidence is ambivalent with regard to the spiral line and lateral ...
What is the relationship between exposure to environmental pollutants and severe mental disorders? A systematic review on shared biological pathways Author links open overlay panelPierluigi Catapano, Mario Luciano, Salvatore Cipolla, Daniela D'Amico, Alessandra Cirino, Maria Chiara Della Corte, Gaia ...
As part of their research program, many students are instructed to perform a literature review, without always understanding what a literature review is. Most are aware that it is a process of gathering information from other sources and documenting it, but few have any idea of how to evaluate...
BMC Medical Education (2018) 18:177 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-018-1284-1 RESEARCH ARTICLE Open Access Evidence-based practice educational intervention studies: a systematic review of what is taught and how it is measured Loai Albarqouni* , Tammy Hoffmann and Paul Glasziou Abstract Back...
However, when performed correctly, it can contribute greatly to a research field. What is a scoping review? Scoping reviews are similar to systematic reviews, but they tend to focus on the nature, volume, or characteristics of studies or gaps in knowledge. In contrast, systematic reviews ...