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STATISTIC OF THE WEEK: ROBIS question 2.1 "Did the search include an appropriate range databases/electronic sources or published and unpublished reports?"

In a random sample of 2020 #systematicreviews 59% Y/PY, 32% N/PN, 9% NI

@ksrevidence #ROBIS #statistics

APPRAISAL OF THE DAY: Methylphenidate for children and adolescents with ADHD

#systematicreview by @cochranecollab suggested that methylphenidate improved general behaviour and ADHD symptoms with minimal adverse effects

https://bit.ly/45gApIt

Low risk of #ROBIS #bias

APPRAISAL OF THE DAY for #WorldNoTobaccoDay

#systematicreview by Cochrane found that providing incentives increases smoking cessation rates at long-term follow-up

https://bit.ly/3vKNnzf

Low risk of #ROBIS #bias, conclusions reliable

APPRAISAL OF THE DAY: gluten‐reduced/gluten‐free diet to prevent cardiovascular disease

#systematicreview found no association between gluten intake and cardiovascular mortality and non-fatal myocardial infarction.

https://bit.ly/3pW0z3p

Low risk of #ROBIS #bias

APPRAISAL OF THE DAY: emotional safety of people living with dementia

#systematicreview found people living with dementia particularly vulnerable to decreased emotional safety.

https://bit.ly/40YKsQ1

High risk of #ROBIS #bias, findings need to be considered with caution

APPRAISAL OF THE DAY: labour pain in different dilatations of the cervix & Apgar scores affected by aromatherapy

#systematicreview supported positive effect of aromatherapy on reducing labour pain, but no effect on Apgar score

https://bit.ly/3z0uzwl

Low risk of #ROBIS #bias

APPRAISAL OF THE DAY: shockwave therapy in lateral elbow tendinopathy

#systematicreview found some clinical benefits of extracorporeal shock wave therapy on grip & pain when compared with laser & ultrasound

https://bit.ly/3Lh75dU

Low risk of #ROBIS #bias, conclusions reliable

APPRAISAL OF THE WEEK: efficacy of nonoperative treatments for greater trochanteric pain syndrome

#systematicreview found platelet-rich plasma & shockwave therapy might provide 1 to 3 months pain relief.

https://bit.ly/3ZsFfiM

Low risk of #ROBIS #bias, conclusions reliable

APPRAISAL OF THE DAY: visual outcomes after SMILE vs ICL

#systematicreview found SMILE & ICL were comparably safe, effective &predictable when used for the treatment of myopia - conference abstracts & unpublished data were excluded

https://bit.ly/41eN6C9

High risk #ROBIS bias

APPRAISAL OF THE WEEK effects of green exercise on wellbeing

#systematicreview by @IMLahart et al. found that participants reported greater affective valence & enjoyment when exercising in nature vs indoors

https://bit.ly/3ryBcDu

Low risk of #ROBIS #bias, conclusions reliable

APPRAISAL OF THE DAY: paracetamol for perineal pain in early postpartum period

@cochranecollab
#systematicreview found a single dose of paracetamol may reduce perineal pain following vaginal birth & reduce additional pain relief

https://bit.ly/3KuPXOp

Low risk of #ROBIS #bias

APPRAISAL OF THE DAY: cataract surgery and age-related macular degeneration

#systematicreview found cataract surgery may be associated with an increased risk of late development and progression of age related macular degeneration

https://bit.ly/3JoQbZX

Low risk #ROBIS bias

Oooch, ich hätte vorher die Fotos mal weitersichten sollen. Das nächste Foto ist noch besser geworden von dem Piepmatz. #Rotkehlchen #Ruddock #Robis #Fotografie #photography #nature #animal #bird