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2012
Thomson, D., Chisholm, A., Hartling, L., Dryden, D. M.
Background: Overviews of systematic reviews compile data from multiple systematic reviews (SRs) and are a new method of evidence synthesis. Objectives: To describe the methodological approaches in overviews of interventions. Design: Descriptive study. Methods: We searched 4 databases from 2000 to...
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Quantifying bias in randomized controlled trials in child health: a meta-epidemiological study.
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Hartling, L., Vandermeer, B., Dryden, D. M., Fernandes, R. M., Hamm, M. P.
Objective: To quantify bias related to specific methodological characteristics in child-relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Design: Meta-epidemiological study. Data Sources: We identified systematic reviews containing a meta-analysis with 10–40 RCTs that were relevant to child health in...
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2008
Russell, K., Liang, Y., O'Gorman, K., Klassen, T. P., Friesen, C., Dryden, D. M., Wild, T. C., Durec, T.
Background: Methamphetamine (MA) is a potent stimulant that is readily available. Its effects are similar to cocaine, but the drug has a profile associated with increased acute and chronic toxicities. The objective of this systematic review was to identify and synthesize literature on risk...