… We did an updated systematic review to identify additional verbal autopsy studies published
between Jan 1, 2008, and June 1, 2010 (appendix pp 29–33). We also included national …

Importance The prevalence of obesity and outcomes of bariatric surgery are well established.
However, analyses of the surgery impact have not been updated and comprehensively …

This systematic review aimed to update the current evidence for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
(MDR-TB) treatment. We searched for studies that reported treatment information and …

… Our updated systematic review and meta-analysis adds to the growing body of evidence
that ART improves tuberculosis treatment outcomes. We demonstrated that ART lowers the risk …

Background: The Mediterranean diet has long been reported to be protective against the
occurrence of several different health outcomes. Objective: We aimed to update our previous …

… in 2010, an update of estimates is timely in view of additional data sources that have
become available and new methods developed. Our aim was to update previous estimates of …

Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis addresses the efficacy and safety of
corticosteroids in critically ill patients with sepsis. Data Sources: We updated a comprehensive …

… For this updated systematic review and meta-analysis, we systematically searched MEDLINE,
Embase, and the Cochrane Library for trials published between Jan 1, 1950, and Nov 3, …

Background: The potential benefit of silymarin (special extract from the fruits of Silybum
marianum) in the treatment of liver diseases remains a controversial issue. Methods: For this …

Background Trend data for causes of child death are crucial to inform priorities for improving
child survival by and beyond 2015. We report child mortality by cause estimates in 2000–13…