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Research
Conflicts of interest and critiques of the use of systematic reviews in policymaking: an analysis of opinion articles
Forsyth SR, Odierna DH, Krauth D, Bero LA
Systematic Reviews 2014, 3:122 (23 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/122/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/122
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-3-122.pdf

Protocol
Efficacy and safety of damage control in experimental animal models of injury: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Cosic N, Roberts DJ, Stelfox HT
Systematic Reviews 2014, 3:136 (22 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/136/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-3-136.pdf

Research
An assessment of the efficacy of searching in biomedical databases beyond MEDLINE in identifying studies for a systematic review on ward closures as an infection control intervention to control outbreaks
Kwon Y, Powelson SE, Wong H, Ghali WA, Conly JM
Systematic Reviews 2014, 3:135 (11 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/135/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/135
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-3-135.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25387523

Protocol
Comparative evaluation of group-based mindfulness-based stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy for the treatment and management of chronic pain disorders: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis with indirect comparisons
Hatchard T, Lepage C, Hutton B, Skidmore B, Poulin PA
Systematic Reviews 2014, 3:134 (10 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/134/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/134
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-3-134.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25387478

Protocol
Efficacy, quality of life, and acceptability outcomes of atypical antipsychotic augmentation treatment for treatment-resistant depression: protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Liu Y, Zhou X, Qin B, Del Giovane C, Zhang Y, Xie P
Systematic Reviews 2014, 3:133 (5 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/133/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/133
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-3-133.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25373601

Protocol
Intrapersonal, social and physical environmental determinants of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in working-age women: a systematic review protocol
Prince SA, Reed JL, Nerenberg KA, Kristjansson EA, Hiremath S, Adamo KB, Tulloch HE, Mullen K, Fodor J, Wright E, Reid RD
Systematic Reviews 2014, 3:132 (4 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/132/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/132
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-3-132.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25370736

Protocol
Study protocol: differential effects of diet and physical activity based interventions in pregnancy on maternal and fetal outcomes—individual patient data (IPD) meta-analysis and health economic evaluation
Ruifrok AE, Rogozinska E, van Poppel MN, Rayanagoudar G, Kerry S, de Groot CJ, Yeo S, Molyneaux E, McAuliffe FM, Poston L, Roberts T, Riley RD, Coomarasamy A, Khan K, Mol B, Thangaratinam S, for the i-WIP (International Weight Management in Pregnancy) Collaborative Group
Systematic Reviews 2014, 3:131 (4 November 2014)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/131/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/131
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-3-131.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25370505

Research
Impact of long-term lifestyle programmes on weight loss and cardiovascular risk factors in overweight/obese participants: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Schwingshackl L, Dias S, Hoffmann G
Systematic Reviews 2014, 3:130 (30 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/130/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/130
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-3-130.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25358395

Protocol
Financial incentive policies at workplace cafeterias for preventing obesity--a systematic review and meta-analysis
Sawada K, Ota E, Shahrook S, Mori R
Systematic Reviews 2014, 3:128 (28 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/128/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-3-128.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25352075

Protocol
Collaborative care for the treatment of comorbid depression and coronary heart disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
Tully PJ, Baumeister H
Systematic Reviews 2014, 3:127 (28 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/127/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/127
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-3-127.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25351999

Research
Effects and repercussions of local/hospital-based health technology assessment (HTA): a systematic review
Gagnon M, Desmartis M, Poder T, Witteman W
Systematic Reviews 2014, 3:129 (28 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/129/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/129
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-3-129.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25352182

Protocol
The diagnostic accuracy of the Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2), Patient Health Questionnaire-8 (PHQ-8), and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) for detecting major depression: protocol for a systematic review and individual patient data meta-analyses
Thombs BD, Benedetti A, Kloda LA, Levis B, Nicolau I, Cuijpers P, Gilbody S, Ioannidis JA, McMillan D, Patten SB, Shrier I, Steele RJ, Ziegelstein RC
Systematic Reviews 2014, 3:124 (27 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/124/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/124
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-3-124.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25348422

Research
Clinical trials registries are under-utilized in the conduct of systematic reviews: a cross-sectional analysis
Jones CW, Keil LG, Weaver MA, Platts-Mills TF
Systematic Reviews 2014, 3:126 (27 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/126/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/126
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-3-126.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25348628

Research
The impact of Cochrane Systematic Reviews: a mixed method evaluation of outputs from Cochrane Review Groups supported by the UK National Institute for Health Research
Bunn F, Trivedi D, Alderson P, Hamilton L, Martin A, Iliffe S
Systematic Reviews 2014, 3:125 (27 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/125/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/125
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-3-125.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25348511

Protocol
Protocol for a systematic review of the clinical effectiveness of pre-hospital blood components compared to other resuscitative fluids in patients with major traumatic haemorrhage
Dretzke J, Smith IM, James RH, Midwinter MJ
Systematic Reviews 2014, 3:123 (24 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/123/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/123
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-3-123.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25344301

Protocol
Individual, social and physical environmental correlates of sedentary behaviours in adults: a systematic review protocol
Prince SA, Gresty KM, Reed JL, Wright E, Tremblay MS, Reid RD
Systematic Reviews 2014, 3:120 (21 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/120/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/120
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-3-120.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25336300

Protocol
Protocol for a systematic review of reductions in therapy for children with low-risk febrile neutropenia
Morgan JE, Stewart L, Phillips RS
Systematic Reviews 2014, 3:119 (21 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/119/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/119
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-3-119.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25336249

Protocol
Medical device procurement in low- and middle-income settings: protocol for a systematic review
Diaconu K, Chen Y, Manaseki-Holland S, Cummins C, Lilford R
Systematic Reviews 2014, 3:118 (21 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/118/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/118
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-3-118.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25336161

Protocol
Efficacy and safety of pharmacological treatments for neuroborreliosis—protocol for a systematic review
Dersch R, Freitag MH, Schmidt S, Sommer H, Rücker G, Rauer S, Meerpohl JJ
Systematic Reviews 2014, 3:117 (21 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/117/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/117
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-3-117.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25336085

Research
Title and Abstract Screening and Evaluation in Systematic Reviews (TASER): a pilot randomised controlled trial of title and abstract screening by medical students
Ng L, Pitt V, Huckvale K, Clavisi O, Turner T, Gruen R, Elliott JH
Systematic Reviews 2014, 3:121 (21 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/121/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/121
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-3-121.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25335439

Methodology
Considering methodological options for reviews of theory: illustrated by a review of theories linking income and health
Campbell M, Egan M, Lorenc T, Bond L, Popham F, Fenton C, Benzeval M
Systematic Reviews 2014, 3:114 (13 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/114/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/114
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-3-114.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25312937

Protocol
The risk of elevated prolactin levels in pediatric patients exposed to antipsychotics for the treatment of schizophrenia and schizophrenia spectrum disorders: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Druyts E, Eapen S, Wu P, Thorlund K
Systematic Reviews 2014, 3:116 (13 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/116/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/116
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-3-116.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25312992

Protocol
Factors associated with development of gastrointestinal problems in patients with scleroderma: a protocol for a systematic review
Hong B, Giang R, Mbuagbaw L, Larche M, Thabane L
Systematic Reviews 2014, 3:115 (13 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/115/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/115
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-3-115.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25312976

Research
Failure or success of search strategies to identify adverse effects of medical devices: a feasibility study using a systematic review
Golder S, Wright K, Rodgers M
Systematic Reviews 2014, 3:113 (13 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/113/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/113
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-3-113.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25312884

Protocol
Risk for lung cancer in workers exposed to benzidine and/or beta-naphthylamine: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Tomioka K, Saeki K, Obayashi K, Tanaka Y, Kurumatani N
Systematic Reviews 2014, 3:112 (3 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/112/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/112
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-3-112.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25281283

Protocol
Maintenance interventions for overweight or obese children and adolescents who participated in a treatment program: study protocol for a systematic review
van der Heijden LB, Feskens EJ, Janse AJ
Systematic Reviews 2014, 3:111 (3 October 2014)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/111/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/111
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-3-111.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25281061

Editorial
An overview of conducting systematic reviews with network meta-analysis
Caldwell DM
Systematic Reviews 2014, 3:109 (29 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/109/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/109
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-3-109.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25267336

Methodology
A Microsoft-Excel-based tool for running and critically appraising network meta-analyses—an overview and application of NetMetaXL
Brown S, Hutton B, Clifford T, Coyle D, Grima D, Wells G, Cameron C
Systematic Reviews 2014, 3:110 (29 September 2014)
Abstract http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/110/abstract
Full text http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/3/1/110
PDF http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/pdf/2046-4053-3-110.pdf
PubMed http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/pubmed/25267416








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