Fixed or random effects meta-analysis? Common methodological issues in systematic reviews of effectiveness
Systematic review aims to systematically identify, critically appraise, and summarize all
relevant studies that match predefined criteria and answer predefined questions. The most …
relevant studies that match predefined criteria and answer predefined questions. The most …
Psychological treatments for the world: lessons from low-and middle-income countries
Common mental disorders, including depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress, are
leading causes of disability worldwide. Treatment for these disorders is limited in low-and …
leading causes of disability worldwide. Treatment for these disorders is limited in low-and …
[HTML][HTML] Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness against malaria of three types of dual-active-ingredient long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) compared with pyrethroid …
Background Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) have successfully reduced malaria in sub-
Saharan Africa, but their effectiveness is now partly compromised by widespread resistance …
Saharan Africa, but their effectiveness is now partly compromised by widespread resistance …
Including variants on randomized trials
In cluster‐randomized trials, groups of individuals rather than individuals are randomized to
different interventions. For the purposes of an assessment of risk of bias using the RoB 2 …
different interventions. For the purposes of an assessment of risk of bias using the RoB 2 …
Efficacy of pyriproxyfen-pyrethroid long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and chlorfenapyr-pyrethroid LLINs compared with pyrethroid-only LLINs for malaria control in …
M Accrombessi, J Cook, E Dangbenon, B Yovogan… - The Lancet, 2023 - thelancet.com
Background New classes of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) combining mixtures of
insecticides with different modes of action could put malaria control back on track after …
insecticides with different modes of action could put malaria control back on track after …
[PDF][PDF] How to design vector control efficacy trials: guidance on phase III vector control field trial design provided by the Vector Control Advisory Group
World Health Organization - 2017 - apps.who.int
Vector-borne diseases (VBDs), including malaria, dengue and leishmaniasis, cause
considerable morbidity and mortality in tropical regions of the world. Vector control methods …
considerable morbidity and mortality in tropical regions of the world. Vector control methods …
[HTML][HTML] A cluster-randomized trial of blood-pressure reduction in black barbershops
RG Victor, K Lynch, N Li, C Blyler… - … England Journal of …, 2018 - Mass Medical Soc
Background Uncontrolled hypertension is a major problem among non-Hispanic black men,
who are underrepresented in pharmacist intervention trials in traditional health care settings …
who are underrepresented in pharmacist intervention trials in traditional health care settings …
Effect of universal testing and treatment on HIV incidence—HPTN 071 (PopART)
RJ Hayes, D Donnell, S Floyd, N Mandla… - … England Journal of …, 2019 - Mass Medical Soc
Background A universal testing and treatment strategy is a potential approach to reduce the
incidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, yet previous trial results are …
incidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, yet previous trial results are …
Efficacy and durability of multifactorial intervention on mortality and MACEs: A randomized clinical trial in type-2 diabetic kidney disease
Background Multiple modifiable risk factors for late complications in patients with diabetic
kidney disease (DKD), including hyperglycemia, hypertension and dyslipidemia, increase …
kidney disease (DKD), including hyperglycemia, hypertension and dyslipidemia, increase …
[HTML][HTML] Effectiveness of a long-lasting piperonyl butoxide-treated insecticidal net and indoor residual spray interventions, separately and together, against malaria …
N Protopopoff, JF Mosha, E Lukole, JD Charlwood… - The Lancet, 2018 - thelancet.com
Background Progress in malaria control is under threat by wide-scale insecticide resistance
in malaria vectors. Two recent vector control products have been developed: a long-lasting …
in malaria vectors. Two recent vector control products have been developed: a long-lasting …