Introduction to PRISMA 2020 and implications for research synthesis methodologists
Systematic reviews should be reported completely and accurately so that users can interpret
and appraise the review findings appropriately. In this commentary, we describe key …
and appraise the review findings appropriately. In this commentary, we describe key …
Thoracic imaging tests for the diagnosis of COVID‐19
Background The respiratory illness caused by SARS‐CoV‐2 infection continues to present
diagnostic challenges. Our 2020 edition of this review showed thoracic (chest) imaging to be …
diagnostic challenges. Our 2020 edition of this review showed thoracic (chest) imaging to be …
[HTML][HTML] Consolidated health economic evaluation reporting standards (CHEERS) 2022 explanation and elaboration: a report of the ISPOR CHEERS II good practices …
D Husereau, M Drummond, F Augustovski… - Value in health, 2022 - Elsevier
Health economic evaluations are comparative analyses of alternative courses of action in
terms of their costs and consequences. The Consolidated Health Economic Evaluation …
terms of their costs and consequences. The Consolidated Health Economic Evaluation …
Accuracy of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 for screening to detect major depression: updated systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis
Objective To update a previous individual participant data meta-analysis and determine the
accuracy of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), the most commonly used …
accuracy of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), the most commonly used …
Accuracy of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale Depression subscale (HADS-D) to screen for major depression: systematic review and individual participant …
Objective To evaluate the accuracy of the depression subscale of the Hospital Anxiety and
Depression Scale (HADS-D) to screen for major depression among people with physical …
Depression Scale (HADS-D) to screen for major depression among people with physical …
Standalone AI for breast cancer detection at screening digital mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background There is considerable interest in the potential use of artificial intelligence (AI)
systems in mammographic screening. However, it is essential to critically evaluate the …
systems in mammographic screening. However, it is essential to critically evaluate the …
Contrast-enhanced mammography: a systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic performance
Background Contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) is a promising technique for breast
cancer detection, but conflicting results have been reported in previous meta-analyses …
cancer detection, but conflicting results have been reported in previous meta-analyses …
CT/MRI and CEUS LI-RADS major features association with hepatocellular carcinoma: individual patient data meta-analysis
Background The Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System (LI-RADS) assigns a risk
category for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) to imaging observations. Establishing the …
category for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) to imaging observations. Establishing the …
[HTML][HTML] Airway ultrasound as predictor of difficult direct laryngoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Despite several clinical index tests that are currently applied for airway
assessment, unpredicted difficult laryngoscopy may still represent a serious problem in …
assessment, unpredicted difficult laryngoscopy may still represent a serious problem in …
[HTML][HTML] Circulating MicroRNAs, the next-generation serum biomarkers in testicular germ cell tumours: a systematic review
Context Clinical management of testicular germ cell tumours (GCTs) is hampered by low
sensitivity and specificity of the biomarkers currently in use. Circulating microRNAs (miRs) …
sensitivity and specificity of the biomarkers currently in use. Circulating microRNAs (miRs) …