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ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: Association between dental caries and BMI in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Chen D, Zhi Q, Zhou Y, Tao Y, Wu L, Lin H.Caries Res 2018;52:230-45. SOURCE OF FUNDING: None declared. TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Systematic review with meta-analysis.

ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: Endodontic treatment in single and multiple visits: an overview of systematic reviews. Moreira MS, Anuar ASN-S, Tedesco TK, dos Santos M, Morimoto S.J Endod 2017;43(6):864-70. SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available. TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Systematic review with m…

We introduce a quality-effects approach that combines evidence from a series of trials comparing 2 interventions. This approach incorporates the heterogeneity of effects in the analysis of the overall interventional efficacy. However, unlike the random-effects model based on observed between-trial heterogeneity, we sug…

Two articles on pregnancy rates from superovulation and IUI in relation to the IUI protocol were reviewed. Results from a meta-analysis of IUI number (one vs. two) and from a randomized trial of IUI timing (33 hours vs. 39 hours after hCG administration) suggest that one well-timed insemination within several hours of…

Meta-analyses are key components of evidence-based decision making. The numbers of meta-analyses published in different areas of health care increased dramatically during the past 10 years. Many of them covered different pharmacologic interventions, making them useful resources to clinical pharmacists. Although a well-…

In response to Robey (1994) we argue that his judgment of our study and conclusions (Whurr, Lorch, & Nye, 1992) are inaccurate. We point out that our study was in fact an analysis of the effects of treatment for aphasic patients. Further, the results obtained in Robey's analysis, though obtained via a different strateg…

INTRODUCTION: Placental site trophoblastic tumour (PSTT) is a rare type of gestational trophoblastic malignancy. Despite different guidelines recommending surgery, chemotherapy or immunotherapy, there has been no optimal first-line treatment owing to its rarity. Direct comparisons of efficacy and safety across interven…

Workplace bullying is a significant issue impacting various professions, including the healthcare sector. This study presents a meta-analysis aimed at assessing the global prevalence of workplace bullying among medical students and identifying potential influencing factors. Previous research suggests that medical stude…

BACKGROUND: Metabolic syndrome (MS) is showing an epidemic trend worldwide, and its annual incidence is increasing. Conventional treatment options have limitations and it is necessary to develop new management strategies for MS. METHODS: Eligible randomized controlled clinical trials (RCTs) were screened by searching…

BACKGROUND: This study will assess the effectiveness and safety of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for endometriosis-related pain (ERP). METHODS: Seven electronic databases of Cochrane Library, PUBMED, EMBASE, WANGFANG, VIP, CBM, and CNKI will be searched. We will search all electronic databases related th…

BACKGROUND: Existing literature shows several discrepancies in parenting style between urban and rural China, but conclusions are confusing. Therefore, the aim of this meta-analysis is to consider these inconsistencies and explore the influences of several moderator variables. METHODS: Literature search will be conduc…