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Foroutan F, Guyatt G, Stehlik J, Gustafsson F, Greig D, McDonald M, Bertolotti AM, Kugathasan L, Rayner DG, Cuello CA, Cook A, Zlatanoski D, Ram S, Demas-Clarke P, Kozuszko S, Alba AC. Use of induction therapy post-heart transplantation: Clinical practice recommendations based on systematic review and network meta-analysis of evidence. Clin Transplant 2024; 38:e15270. [PMID: 38445536 DOI: 10.1111/ctr.15270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND The use of induction therapy (IT) agents in the early post-heart transplant period remains controversial. The following recommendations aim to provide guidance on the use of IT agents, including Basiliximab and Thymoglobulin, as part of routine care in heart transplantation (HTx). METHODS We recruited an international, multidisciplinary panel of 15 stakeholders, including patient partners, transplant cardiologists and surgeons, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and methodologists. We commissioned a systematic review on benefits and harms of IT on patient-important outcomes, and another on patients' values and preferences to inform our recommendations. We used the GRADE framework to summarize our findings, rate certainty in the evidence, and develop recommendations. The panel considered the balance between benefits and harms, certainty in the evidence, and patient's values and preferences, to make recommendations for or against the routine post-operative use of Thymoglobulin or Basiliximab. RESULTS The panel made recommendations on three major clinical problems in HTx: (1) We suggest against the routine post-operative use of Basiliximab compared to no IT, (2) we suggest against the routine use of Thymoglobulin compared to no IT, and (3) for those patients for whom IT is deemed desirable, we suggest for the use of Thymoglobulin as compared to Basiliximab. CONCLUSION This report highlights gaps in current knowledge and provides directions for clinical research in the future to better understand the clinical utility of IT agents in the early post heart transplant period, leading to improved management and care.
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- Farid Foroutan
- Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Rigshospitalet - Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Busse JW, Casassus R, Carrasco-Labra A, Durham J, Mock D, Zakrzewska JM, Palmer C, Samer CF, Coen M, Guevremont B, Hoppe T, Guyatt GH, Crandon HN, Yao L, Sadeghirad B, Vandvik PO, Siemieniuk RAC, Lytvyn L, Hunskaar BS, Agoritsas T. Management of chronic pain associated with temporomandibular disorders: a clinical practice guideline. BMJ 2023; 383:e076227. [PMID: 38101929 DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2023-076227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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CLINICAL QUESTION What is the comparative effectiveness of available therapies for chronic pain associated with temporomandibular disorders (TMD)? CURRENT PRACTICE TMD are the second most common musculoskeletal chronic pain disorder after low back pain, affecting 6-9% of adults globally. TMD are associated with pain affecting the jaw and associated structures and may present with headaches, earache, clicking, popping, or crackling sounds in the temporomandibular joint, and impaired mandibular function. Current clinical practice guidelines are largely consensus-based and provide inconsistent recommendations. RECOMMENDATIONS For patients living with chronic pain (≥3 months) associated with TMD, and compared with placebo or sham procedures, the guideline panel issued: (1) strong recommendations in favour of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with or without biofeedback or relaxation therapy, therapist-assisted mobilisation, manual trigger point therapy, supervised postural exercise, supervised jaw exercise and stretching with or without manual trigger point therapy, and usual care (such as home exercises, stretching, reassurance, and education); (2) conditional recommendations in favour of manipulation, supervised jaw exercise with mobilisation, CBT with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), manipulation with postural exercise, and acupuncture; (3) conditional recommendations against reversible occlusal splints (alone or in combination with other interventions), arthrocentesis (alone or in combination with other interventions), cartilage supplement with or without hyaluronic acid injection, low level laser therapy (alone or in combination with other interventions), transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, gabapentin, botulinum toxin injection, hyaluronic acid injection, relaxation therapy, trigger point injection, acetaminophen (with or without muscle relaxants or NSAIDS), topical capsaicin, biofeedback, corticosteroid injection (with or without NSAIDS), benzodiazepines, and β blockers; and (4) strong recommendations against irreversible oral splints, discectomy, and NSAIDS with opioids. HOW THIS GUIDELINE WAS CREATED An international guideline development panel including patients, clinicians with content expertise, and methodologists produced these recommendations in adherence with standards for trustworthy guidelines using the GRADE approach. The MAGIC Evidence Ecosystem Foundation (MAGIC) provided methodological support. The panel approached the formulation of recommendations from the perspective of patients, rather than a population or health system perspective. THE EVIDENCE Recommendations are informed by a linked systematic review and network meta-analysis summarising the current body of evidence for benefits and harms of conservative, pharmacologic, and invasive interventions for chronic pain secondary to TMD. UNDERSTANDING THE RECOMMENDATION These recommendations apply to patients living with chronic pain (≥3 months duration) associated with TMD as a group of conditions, and do not apply to the management of acute TMD pain. When considering management options, clinicians and patients should first consider strongly recommended interventions, then those conditionally recommended in favour, then conditionally against. In doing so, shared decision making is essential to ensure patients make choices that reflect their values and preference, availability of interventions, and what they may have already tried. Further research is warranted and may alter recommendations in the future.
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- Jason W Busse
- Michael G DeGroote National Pain Centre, McMaster University, Hamilton ON, Canada
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton ON, Canada
- Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton ON, Canada
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- Orofacial Pain Unit, Maxillo-Facial Department, Clínica Alemana de Santiago, Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile
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- Center for Integrative Global Oral Health, University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia PA, USA
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- Faculty of Dentistry and Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Canada
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- Royal National ENT &Eastman Dental Hospitals University College London Hospitals, London, UK
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Geneva University Hospitals
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
- Unit of Development and Research in Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- The Canadian Veterans Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- The Canadian Veterans Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton ON, Canada
- Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Gjøvik, Norway
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton ON, Canada
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
- The MAGIC Evidence Ecosystem Foundation, Oslo, Norway
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Yao L, Sadeghirad B, Li M, Li J, Wang Q, Crandon HN, Martin G, Morgan R, Florez ID, Hunskaar BS, Wells J, Moradi S, Zhu Y, Ahmed MM, Gao Y, Cao L, Yang K, Tian J, Li J, Zhong L, Couban RJ, Guyatt GH, Agoritsas T, Busse JW. Management of chronic pain secondary to temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised trials. BMJ 2023; 383:e076226. [PMID: 38101924 DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2023-076226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We explored the comparative effectiveness of available therapies for chronic pain associated with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). DESIGN Systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials (RCTs). DATA SOURCES MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, CENTRAL, and SCOPUS were searched to May 2021, and again in January 2023. STUDY SELECTION Interventional RCTs that enrolled patients presenting with chronic pain associated with TMD. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS Pairs of reviewers independently identified eligible studies, extracted data, and assessed risk of bias. We captured all reported patient-important outcomes, including pain relief, physical functioning, emotional functioning, role functioning, social functioning, sleep quality, and adverse events. We conducted frequentist network meta-analyses to summarise the evidence and used the GRADE approach to rate the certainty of evidence and categorise interventions from most to least beneficial. RESULTS 233 trials proved eligible for review, of which 153-enrolling 8713 participants and exploring 59 interventions or combinations of interventions-were included in network meta-analyses. All subsequent effects refer to comparisons with placebo or sham procedures. Effects on pain for eight interventions were supported by high to moderate certainty evidence. The three therapies probably most effective for pain relief were cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) augmented with biofeedback or relaxation therapy (risk difference (RD) for achieving the minimally important difference (MID) in pain relief of 1 cm on a 10 cm visual analogue scale: 36% (95% CI 33 to 39)), therapist-assisted jaw mobilisation (RD 36% (95% CI 31 to 40)), and manual trigger point therapy (RD 32% (29 to 34)). Five interventions were less effective, yet more effective than placebo, showing RDs ranging between 23% and 30%: CBT, supervised postural exercise, supervised jaw exercise and stretching, supervised jaw exercise and stretching with manual trigger point therapy, and usual care (such as home exercises, self stretching, reassurance).Moderate certainty evidence showed four interventions probably improved physical functioning: supervised jaw exercise and stretching (RD for achieving the MID of 5 points on the short form-36 physical component summary score: 43% (95% CI 33 to 51)), manipulation (RD 43% (25 to 56)), acupuncture (RD 42% (33 to 50)), and supervised jaw exercise and mobilisation (RD 36% (19 to 51)). The evidence for pain relief or physical functioning among other interventions, and all evidence for adverse events, was low or very low certainty. CONCLUSION When restricted to moderate or high certainty evidence, interventions that promote coping and encourage movement and activity were found to be most effective for reducing chronic TMD pain. REGISTRATION PROSPERO (CRD42021258567).
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- Liang Yao
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, 1280 Main St. West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, 1280 Main St. West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
- Health Technology Assessment Centre, Evidence Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
- Health Technology Assessment Centre, Evidence Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Pain Research and Care, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Institute for Management and Innovation, University of Toronto, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
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- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia
- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Clínica Las Americas, Medellin, Colombia
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Michael G. DeGroote National Pain Centre, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- West China School of Nursing/West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
- Health Technology Assessment Centre, Evidence Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, China
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- School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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- Michael G. DeGroote National Pain Centre, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
- The MAGIC Evidence Ecosystem Foundation, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, 1280 Main St. West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Michael G. DeGroote National Pain Centre, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Van Bostraeten P, Aertgeerts B, Bekkering GE, Delvaux N, Dijckmans C, Ostyn E, Soontjens W, Matthysen W, Haers A, Vanheeswyck M, Vandekendelaere A, Van der Auwera N, Schenk N, Stahl-Timmins W, Agoritsas T, Vermandere M. Infographic summaries for clinical practice guidelines: results from user testing of the BMJ Rapid Recommendations in primary care. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e071847. [PMID: 37945307 PMCID: PMC10649784 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-071847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Infographics have the potential to enhance knowledge translation and implementation of clinical practice guidelines at the point of care. They can provide a synoptic view of recommendations, their rationale and supporting evidence. They should be understandable and easy to use. Little evaluation of these infographics regarding user experience has taken place. We explored general practitioners' experiences with five selected BMJ Rapid Recommendation infographics suited for primary care. METHODS An iterative, qualitative user testing design was applied on two consecutive groups of 10 general practitioners for five selected infographics. The physicians used the infographics before clinical encounters and we performed hybrid think-aloud interviews afterwards. 20 interviews were analysed using the Qualitative Analysis Guide of Leuven. RESULTS Many clinicians reported that the infographics were simple and rewarding to use, time-efficient and easy to understand. They were perceived as innovative and their knowledge basis as trustworthy and supportive for decision-making. The interactive, expandable format was preferred over a static version as general practitioners focused mainly on the core message. Rapid access through the electronic health record was highly desirable. The main issues were about the use of complex scales and terminology. Understanding terminology related to evidence appraisal as well as the interpretation of statistics and unfamiliar scales remained difficult, despite the infographics. CONCLUSIONS General practitioners perceive infographics as useful tools for guideline translation and implementation in primary care. They offer information in an enjoyable and user friendly format and are used mainly for rapid, tailored and just in time information retrieval. We recommend future infographic producers to provide information as concise as possible, carefully define the core message and explore ways to enhance the understandability of statistics and difficult concepts related to evidence appraisal. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER MP011977.
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Division General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
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Jairoun AA, Al-Hemyari SS, Shahwan M, Hassan N, Zyoud SH, Jaber AAS, Al-Qirim T. Insights Into Metformin XR Pharmacotherapy Knowledge Among Community Pharmacists: A Cross-Sectional Study. Clin Med Insights Endocrinol Diabetes 2023; 16:11795514231203913. [PMID: 37846366 PMCID: PMC10576939 DOI: 10.1177/11795514231203913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023] Open
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Background There is a little knowledge on the extent to which healthcare providers understand and accept the professional recommendations and appropriate dosing strategy regarding metformin XR. Objectives To evaluate UAE community pharmacists' knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) concerning metformin XR. Methods This is a cross-sectional research study conducted amongst licensed community pharmacists. The survey took place via a questionnaire and physical interviews were held. The survey used in this study included questions on demographics and questions on the participants' attitudes, knowledge and practices concerning metformin XR. The factors influencing KAP regarding metformin XR were examined via simple logistic regression analysis. Results Threehundred fifty-three (n = 353) participants were recruited in the study. Independent pharmacies constituted 57.5% of this study sample and 42.5% were chain pharmacies. The average knowledge score about metformin XR tablets was 42.5% with a confidence interval (CI) of 95% [37.3%, 47.4]. Better knowledge scores on metformin XR tablets was observed in respondents aged ⩾40 years (OR 2.97, 95% CI 1.63-5.4), having greater than 10 years in terms of experience (OR 2.28; 95% CI 1.25-4.16) and pharmacist graduated from Regional or international universities (OR 2.08; 95% CI 1.34-3.24). About 78% (n = 275) of the participants believed that metformin XR tablets have better efficacy and 63.2% (n = 233) indicated that metformin IR was associated with greater adverse effects. Conclusion This study demonstrated a distinct gap in knowledge, attitude and practice pertaining to metformin XR among community pharmacists in the UAE. The community pharmacists need to enhance their practice by receiving accurate and reliable data to support their decision-making on the prescribing of metformin XR. The implementation of novel guidelines and evidence dissemination strategies may help bridge this gap.
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- Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun
- Health and Safety Department, Dubai Municipality, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Discipline of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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- Discipline of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
- Pharmacy Department, Emirates Health Services, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Centre of Medical and Bio-allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- Centre of Medical and Bio-allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Clinical and Community Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
- Clinical Research Centre, An-Najah National University Hospital, Nablus, Palestine
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacotherapeutics, Dubai Pharmacy College for Girls, Al mizhar Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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Zeng L, Li SA, Yang M, Yan L, Helsingen LM, Bretthauer M, Agoritsas T, Vandvik PO, Mustafa RA, Busse J, Siemieniuk RAC, Lytvyn L, Zhang L, Brignardello-Petersen R, Guyatt GH. Qualitative study of guideline panelists: innovative surveys provided valuable insights regarding patient values and preferences. J Clin Epidemiol 2023; 161:173-180. [PMID: 37517505 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2023.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To explore guideline panelists' understanding of panel surveys for eliciting panels' inferences regarding patient values and preferences, and the influence of the surveys on making recommendations. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING We performed sampling and data collection from all four guideline panels that had conducted the surveys through October 2020. We collected the records of all panel meetings and interviewed some panelists in different roles. We applied inductive thematic analysis for analyzing and interpreting data. RESULTS We enrolled four guideline panels with 99 panelists in total and interviewed 25 of them. Most panelists found the survey was easy to follow and facilitated the incorporation of patient values and preferences in the tradeoffs between benefits and harms or burdens. The variation of patient preferences and uncertainty regarding patient values and preferences reflected in the surveys helped the panels ponder the strength of recommendations. In doing so, the survey results enhanced a rationale for panels' decision on the recommendations. CONCLUSION The panel surveys have proved to help guideline panels explicitly consider and incorporate patient values and preferences in making recommendations. Guideline panels would benefit from widespread use of the panel surveys, particularly when primary evidence regarding patient values and preferences is scarce.
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- Linan Zeng
- Evidence-based Pharmacy Centre/Pharmacy Department, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, Sichuan University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China; Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Evidence-based Pharmacy Centre/Pharmacy Department, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, Sichuan University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Centre for Evidence-based Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Clinical Effectiveness Research, Department of Transplantation Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Clinical Effectiveness Research, Department of Transplantation Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Division General Internal Medicine & Division of Clinical Epidemiology, University Hospital of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Medicine, Lovisenberg Hospital Trust, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Evidence-based Pharmacy Centre/Pharmacy Department, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, Sichuan University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Ou JY, Liu JJ, Xu J, Li JY, Liu Y, Liu YZ, Lu LM, Pan HF, Wang L. Quality appraisal of clinical practice guidelines for motor neuron diseases or related disorders using the AGREE II instrument. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1180218. [PMID: 37528849 PMCID: PMC10388716 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1180218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023] Open
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Objectives This study aimed to systematically assess the quality of CPGs for motor neuron diseases (MNDs) or related disorders and identify the gaps that limit evidence-based practice. Methods Four scientific databases and six guideline repositories were searched for eligible CPGs. Three researchers assessed the eligible CPGs using the Appraisal of Guidelines Research and Evaluation II instrument. The distribution of the level of evidence and strength of recommendation of these CPGs were determined. The univariate regression analysis was used to explore the characteristic factors affecting the quality of CPGs. Results Fifteen CPGs met the eligibility criteria: 10 were for MND and 5 were for spinal muscular atrophy. The mean overall rating score was 44.5%, and only 3 of 15 CPGs were of high quality. The domains that achieved low mean scores were applicability (24.4%), rigor of development (39.9%), and stakeholder involvement (40.3%). Most recommendations were based on low-quality evidence and had a weak strength. The CPGs that were updated, meant for adults, and evidence based, and used a CPG quality tool and a grading system were associated with higher scores in certain specific domains and overall rating. Conclusion The overall quality of CPGs for MNDs or related disorders was poor and recommendations were largely based on low-quality evidence. Many areas still need improvement to develop high-quality CPGs, and the use of CPG quality tools should be emphasized. A great deal of research on MNDs or related disorders is still needed to fill the large evidence gap.
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- Jia-Yin Ou
- South China Research Center for Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Medical College of Acu-Moxi and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- South China Research Center for Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Medical College of Acu-Moxi and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- South China Research Center for Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Medical College of Acu-Moxi and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Science and Technology Innovation Center, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- South China Research Center for Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Medical College of Acu-Moxi and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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Luo X, Liu J, Li Q, Zhao J, Hao Q, Zhao L, Chen Y, Yin P, Li L, Liang F, Sun X. Acupuncture for treatment of knee osteoarthritis: A clinical practice guideline. J Evid Based Med 2023; 16:237-245. [PMID: 36999342 DOI: 10.1111/jebm.12526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/01/2023]
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CLINICAL QUESTION Is acupuncture effective in treating knee osteoarthritis (KOA)? CURRENT PRACTICE Although increasingly used in the clinical setting, acupuncture is not mentioned or weakly recommended in guidelines for the treatment of KOA. RECOMMENDATIONS We suggest acupuncture rather than no treatment in adult KOA (weak recommendation, moderate certainty evidence), and acupuncture combined with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) rather than acupuncture alone when KOA symptoms are severe (weak recommendation, moderate certainty evidence), with duration of acupuncture for 4-8 weeks depending on KOA severity and treatment response (weak recommendation, moderate certainty evidence), and discussing with patients in shared decision-making. HOW THIS GUIDELINE WAS CREATED This rapid recommendation was developed following the Making GRADE the Irresistible Choice (MAGIC) methodological framework. First, the clinical specialist identified the topic of recommendation and demand for evidence. Then the independent evidence synthesis group performed a systematic review to summarize available evidence and evaluate the evidence using the GRADE approach. Finally, the clinical specialist group produced recommendations for practice through a consensus procedure. THE EVIDENCE The linked systematic review and meta-analysis included 9422 KOA patients, 61.1% of whom were women. The median mean age was 61.8 years. Compared with no treatment, acupuncture had beneficial effect on KOA in improving the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) total score (moderate certainty evidence), and WOMAC pain (very low certainty evidence), WOMAC stiffness (low certainty evidence), and WOMAC function (low certainty evidence) subscale scores. Compared with usual care, acupuncture improved WOMAC stiffness subscale score (moderate certainty evidence). Subgroup analyses showed different effects in the improvement of WOMAC total scores by different durations of acupuncture and whether acupuncture combined with NSAIDs, but no difference between manual acupuncture and electroacupuncture was found. UNDERSTANDING THE RECOMMENDATIONS Compared with no treatment, acupuncture is suggested to reduce pain, stiffness, and disfunction in KOA patients, ultimately improving the patient's health status. Acupuncture can be used as an alternative therapy when usual care is ineffective or there are adverse reactions so that patients can no longer continue the treatment. Manual acupuncture or electroacupuncture is suggested for 4-8 weeks to improve the health status of KOA. The patient's values and preferences should be considered when selecting acupuncture for KOA treatment.
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- Xiaochao Luo
- Chinese Evidence-Based Medicine Center, Cochrane China Center and MAGIC China Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Real World Data Research and Evaluation in Hainan, Chengdu, China
- Sichuan Center of Technology Innovation for Real World Data, Chengdu, China
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- Chinese Evidence-Based Medicine Center, Cochrane China Center and MAGIC China Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Real World Data Research and Evaluation in Hainan, Chengdu, China
- Sichuan Center of Technology Innovation for Real World Data, Chengdu, China
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- Chinese Evidence-Based Medicine Center, Cochrane China Center and MAGIC China Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Real World Data Research and Evaluation in Hainan, Chengdu, China
- Sichuan Center of Technology Innovation for Real World Data, Chengdu, China
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- The Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics/National Clinical Research Center of Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mineola, New York
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- Department of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing, China
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- Chinese Evidence-Based Medicine Center, Cochrane China Center and MAGIC China Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Real World Data Research and Evaluation in Hainan, Chengdu, China
- Sichuan Center of Technology Innovation for Real World Data, Chengdu, China
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- Acupuncture and Tuina School, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Chinese Evidence-Based Medicine Center, Cochrane China Center and MAGIC China Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Real World Data Research and Evaluation in Hainan, Chengdu, China
- Sichuan Center of Technology Innovation for Real World Data, Chengdu, China
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Van Bostraeten P, Aertgeerts B, Bekkering G, Delvaux N, Haers A, Vanheeswyck M, Vandekendelaere A, Van der Auwera N, Dijckmans C, Ostyn E, Soontjens W, Matthysen W, Schenk N, Mertens L, Jaeken J, Agoritsas T, Vermandere M. Digital encounter decision aids linked to clinical practice guidelines: results from user testing SHARE-IT decision aids in primary care. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2023; 23:97. [PMID: 37217915 DOI: 10.1186/s12911-023-02186-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Encounter decision aids (EDAs) are tools that can support shared decision making (SDM), up to the clinical encounter. However, adoption of these tools has been limited, as they are hard to produce, to keep up-to-date, and are not available for many decisions. The MAGIC Evidence Ecosystem Foundation has created a new generation of decision aids that are generically produced along digitally structured guidelines and evidence summaries, in an electronic authoring and publication platform (MAGICapp). We explored general practitioners' (GPs) and patients' experiences with five selected decision aids linked to BMJ Rapid Recommendations in primary care. METHODS We applied a qualitative user testing design to evaluate user experiences for both GPs and patients. We translated five EDAs relevant to primary care, and observed the clinical encounters of 11 GPs when they used the EDA with their patients. We conducted a semi-structured interview with each patient after the consultation and a think-aloud interview with each GPs after multiple consultations. We used the Qualitative Analysis Guide (QUAGOL) for data analysis. RESULTS Direct observations and user testing analysis of 31 clinical encounters showed an overall positive experience. The EDAs created better involvement in decision making and resulted in meaningful insights for patients and clinicians. The design and its interactive, multilayered structure made the tool enjoyable and well-organized. Difficult terminology, scales and numbers hindered understanding of certain information, which was sometimes perceived as too specialized or even intimidating. GPs thought the EDA was not suitable for every patient. They perceived a learning curve was required and the need for time investment was a concern. The EDAs were considered trustworthy as they were provided by a credible source. CONCLUSIONS This study showed that EDAs can be useful tools in primary care by supporting actual shared decision making and enhancing patient involvement. The graphical approach and clear representation help patients better understand their options. To overcome barriers such as health literacy and GPs attitudes, effort is still needed to make the EDAs as accessible, intuitive and inclusive as possible through use of plain language, uniform design, rapid access and training. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study protocol was approved by the The Research Ethics Committee UZ/KU Leuven (Belgium) on 31-10-2019 with reference number MP011977.
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- Pieter Van Bostraeten
- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium.
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Division General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Academic Center for General Practice, department of PH&PC, KU Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 7 block h, box 7001, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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Kok-Pigge AC, Greving JP, de Groot JF, Oerbekke M, Kuijpers T, Burgers JS. A Delphi consensus checklist helped assess the need to develop rapid guideline recommendations. J Clin Epidemiol 2023; 156:1-10. [PMID: 36764465 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2023.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES We aimed to develop a checklist to aid guideline developers in determining which scientific or societal cause ("triggers") are relevant when considering to initiate a rapid recommendation procedure. METHODS We conducted a two-round modified Delphi procedure with a panel of Dutch guideline experts, clinicians, and patient representatives. A previously conducted systematic literature review and semistructured interviews with four science journalists were used to generate a list of potential items. This item list was submitted to the panel for discussion, reduction and refinement into a checklist. RESULTS Thirteen experts took part. Two questionnaires were completed in which participants scored an initial list of 64 items based on relevance. During two online meetings, the scores were discussed, irrelevant items were removed, and relevant items were reformulated into seven questions. The final "quickscan assessment of the need for a rapid recommendation" covers user perspective, scientific evidence, clinical relevance, clinical practice variation, applicability, quality of care and public health outcomes, and ethical/legal considerations. CONCLUSION The quickscan aids guideline developers in systematically assessing whether a trigger expresses a valid need for developing a rapid recommendation. Future research could focus on the applicability and validity of the checklist within guideline development programs.
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- Aimee Claire Kok-Pigge
- Dutch College of General Practitioners, Domus Medica, Mercatorlaan 1200, 3528 BL Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Dutch College of General Practitioners, Domus Medica, Mercatorlaan 1200, 3528 BL Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Dutch College of General Practitioners, Domus Medica, Mercatorlaan 1200, 3528 BL Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Dutch College of General Practitioners, Domus Medica, Mercatorlaan 1200, 3528 BL Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Dutch College of General Practitioners, Domus Medica, Mercatorlaan 1200, 3528 BL Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Dutch College of General Practitioners, Domus Medica, Mercatorlaan 1200, 3528 BL Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Zeraatkar D, Cooper MA, Agarwal A, Vernooij RWM, Leung G, Loniewski K, Dookie JE, Ahmed MM, Hong BY, Hong C, Hong P, Couban R, Agoritsas T, Busse JW. Long-term and serious harms of medical cannabis and cannabinoids for chronic pain: a systematic review of non-randomised studies. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e054282. [PMID: 35926992 PMCID: PMC9358949 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-054282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To establish the prevalence of long-term and serious harms of medical cannabis for chronic pain. DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO and CENTRAL from inception to 1 April 2020. STUDY SELECTION Non-randomised studies reporting on harms of medical cannabis or cannabinoids in adults or children living with chronic pain with ≥4 weeks of follow-up. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS A parallel guideline panel provided input on the design and interpretation of the systematic review, including selection of adverse events for consideration. Two reviewers, working independently and in duplicate, screened the search results, extracted data and assessed risk of bias. We used random-effects models for all meta-analyses and the Grades of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach to evaluate the certainty of evidence. RESULTS We identified 39 eligible studies that enrolled 12 143 adult patients with chronic pain. Very low certainty evidence suggests that adverse events are common (prevalence: 26.0%; 95% CI 13.2% to 41.2%) among users of medical cannabis for chronic pain, particularly any psychiatric adverse events (prevalence: 13.5%; 95% CI 2.6% to 30.6%). Very low certainty evidence, however, indicates serious adverse events, adverse events leading to discontinuation, cognitive adverse events, accidents and injuries, and dependence and withdrawal syndrome are less common and each typically occur in fewer than 1 in 20 patients. We compared studies with <24 weeks and ≥24 weeks of cannabis use and found more adverse events reported among studies with longer follow-up (test for interaction p<0.01). Palmitoylethanolamide was usually associated with few to no adverse events. We found insufficient evidence addressing the harms of medical cannabis compared with other pain management options, such as opioids. CONCLUSIONS There is very low certainty evidence that adverse events are common among people living with chronic pain who use medical cannabis or cannabinoids, but that few patients experience serious adverse events.
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- Dena Zeraatkar
- Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Michael G. Degroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Research and Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Faculty of Health, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Michael G. Degroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Pain Research and Care, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Division of General Internal Medicine & Division of Epidemiology, University Hospitals Geneva, Geneve, Switzerland
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- Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Li J, Du H, Wang Y, Aertgeerts B, Guyatt G, Hao Q, Shen Y, Li L, Su N, Delvaux N, Bekkering G, Khan SU, Riaz IB, Vandvik PO, Su B, Tian H, Li S. Safety of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin 9 inhibitors: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BRITISH HEART JOURNAL 2022; 108:1296-1302. [PMID: 35508401 DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2021-320556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the harms of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors in people who need lipid-lowering therapy. METHODS This systematic review included randomised controlled trials that compared PCSK9 inhibitors with placebo, standard care or active lipid-lowering comparators in people who need lipid-lowering therapy with the follow-up duration of at least 24 weeks. We summarised the relative effects for potential harms from PCSK9 inhibitors using random-effect pairwise meta-analyses and assessed the certainty of evidence using GRADE (Grading of Recommendation Assessment, Development and Evaluation) for each outcome. RESULTS We included 32 trials with 65 861 participants (with the median follow-up duration of 40 weeks, ranging from 24 to 146 weeks). The meta-analysis showed an incidence of injection-site reaction leading to discontinuation (absolute incidence of 15 events (95% CI 11 to 20) per 1000 persons in a 5-year time frame, high certainty evidence). PCSK9 inhibitors do not increase the risk of new-onset diabetes mellitus, neurocognitive events, cataracts or gastrointestinal haemorrhage with high certainty evidence. PCSK9 inhibitors probably do not increase the risks of myalgia or muscular pain leading to discontinuation or any adverse events leading to discontinuation with moderate evidence certainty. Given very limited evidence, PCSK9 inhibitors might not increase influenza-like symptoms leading to discontinuation (risk ratio 1.5; 95% CI 0.06 to 36.58). We did not identify credible subgroup analyses results, including shorter versus longer follow-up duration of trials. CONCLUSIONS PCSK9 inhibitors slightly increase the risk of severe injection-site reaction but not cataracts, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, neurocognitive events, new-onset diabetes or severe myalgia or muscular pain.
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- Jing Li
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Chinese Evidence-Based Medicine Center, Cochrane China Center and MAGIC China Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Chinese Evidence-Based Medicine Center, Cochrane China Center and MAGIC China Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.,Department of Nephrology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Chinese Evidence-Based Medicine Center, Cochrane China Center and MAGIC China Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and Department of Medicine, and School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and Department of Medicine, and School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Chinese Evidence-Based Medicine Center, Cochrane China Center and MAGIC China Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Chinese Evidence-Based Medicine Center, Cochrane China Center and MAGIC China Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Mayo Clinic Arizona and Brigham and Women hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Lovisenberg Diaconal Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Nephrology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Chinese Evidence-Based Medicine Center, Cochrane China Center and MAGIC China Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Chinese Evidence-Based Medicine Center, Cochrane China Center and MAGIC China Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Hao Q, Aertgeerts B, Guyatt G, Bekkering GE, Vandvik PO, Khan SU, Rodondi N, Jackson R, Reny JL, Al Ansary L, Van Driel M, Assendelft WJJ, Agoritsas T, Spencer F, Siemieniuk RAC, Lytvyn L, Heen AF, Zhao Q, Riaz IB, Ramaekers D, Okwen PM, Zhu Y, Dawson A, Ovidiu MC, Vanbrabant W, Li S, Delvaux N. PCSK9 inhibitors and ezetimibe for the reduction of cardiovascular events: a clinical practice guideline with risk-stratified recommendations. BMJ 2022; 377:e069066. [PMID: 35508320 DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2021-069066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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CLINICAL QUESTION In adults with low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels >1.8 mmol/L (>70 mg/dL) who are already taking the maximum dose of statins or are intolerant to statins, should another lipid-lowering drug be added, either a proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin 9 (PCSK9) inhibitor or ezetimibe, to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events? If so, which drug is preferred? Having decided to use one, should we add the other lipid-lowering drug? CURRENT PRACTICE Most guidelines emphasise LDL cholesterol targets in their recommendations for prescribing PCSK9 inhibitors and/or ezetimibe in adults at high risk of experiencing a major adverse cardiovascular event. However, to achieve these goals in very high risk patients with statins alone is almost impossible, so physicians are increasingly considering other lipid-lowering drugs solely for achieving LDL cholesterol treatment goals rather than for achieving important absolute cardiovascular risk reduction. Most guidelines do not systematically assess the cardiovascular benefits of adding PCSK9 inhibitors and/or ezetimibe for all risk groups across primary and secondary prevention, nor do they report, in accordance with explicit judgments of assumed patients' values and preferences, absolute benefits and harms and potential treatment burdens. RECOMMENDATIONS The guideline panel provided mostly weak recommendations, which means we rely on shared decision making when applying these recommendations. For adults already using statins, the panel suggests adding a second lipid-lowering drug in people at very high and high cardiovascular risk but recommends against adding it in people at low cardiovascular risk. For adults who are intolerant to statins, the panel recommends using a lipid-lowering drug in people at very high and high cardiovascular risk but against adding it in those at low cardiovascular risk. When choosing to add another lipid-lowering drug, the panel suggests ezetimibe in preference to PCSK9 inhibitors. The panel suggests further adding a PCSK9 inhibitor to ezetimibe for adults already taking statins at very high risk and those at very high and high risk who are intolerant to statins. HOW THIS GUIDELINE WAS CREATED An international panel including patients, clinicians, and methodologists produced these recommendations following standards for trustworthy guidelines and using the GRADE approach. The panel identified four risk groups of patients (low, moderate, high, and very high cardiovascular risk) and primarily applied an individual patient perspective in moving from evidence to recommendations, though societal issues were a secondary consideration. The panel considered the balance of benefits and harms and burdens of starting a PCSK9 inhibitor and/or ezetimibe, making assumptions of adults' average values and preferences. Interactive evidence summaries and decision aids accompany multi-layered recommendations, developed in an online authoring and publication platform (www.magicapp.org) that also allows re-use and adaptation. THE EVIDENCE A linked systematic review and network meta-analysis (14 trials including 83 660 participants) of benefits found that PCSK9 inhibitors or ezetimibe probably reduce myocardial infarctions and stroke in patients with very high and high cardiovascular risk, with no impact on mortality (moderate to high certainty evidence), but not in those with moderate and low cardiovascular risk. PCSK9 inhibitors may have similar effects to ezetimibe on reducing non-fatal myocardial infarction or stroke (low certainty evidence). These relative benefits were consistent, but their absolute magnitude varied based on cardiovascular risk in individual patients (for example, for 1000 people treated with PCSK9 inhibitors in addition to statins over five years, benefits ranged from 2 fewer strokes in the lowest risk to 21 fewer in the highest risk). Two systematic reviews on harms found no important adverse events for these drugs (moderate to high certainty evidence). PCSK9 inhibitors require injections that sometimes result in injection site reactions (best estimate 15 more per 1000 in a 5 year timeframe), representing a burden and harm that may matter to patients. The MATCH-IT decision support tool allows you to interact with the evidence and your patients across the alternative options: https://magicevidence.org/match-it/220504dist-lipid-lowering-drugs/. UNDERSTANDING THE RECOMMENDATIONS The stratification into four cardiovascular risk groups means that, to use the recommendations, physicians need to identify their patient's risk first. We therefore suggest, specific to various geographical regions, using some reliable risk calculators that estimate patients' cardiovascular risk based on a mix of known risk factors. The largely weak recommendations concerning the addition of ezetimibe or PCSK9 inhibitors reflect what the panel considered to be a close balance between small reductions in stroke and myocardial infarctions weighed against the burdens and limited harms.Because of the anticipated large variability of patients' values and preferences, well informed choices warrant shared decision making. Interactive evidence summaries and decision aids linked to the recommendations can facilitate such shared decisions. The strong recommendations against adding another drug in people at low cardiovascular risk reflect what the panel considered to be a burden without important benefits. The strong recommendation for adding either ezetimibe or PCSK9 inhibitors in people at high and very high cardiovascular risk reflect a clear benefit.The panel recognised the key uncertainty in the evidence concerning patient values and preferences, namely that what most people consider important reductions in cardiovascular risks, weighed against burdens and harms, remains unclear. Finally, availability and costs will influence decisions when healthcare systems, clinicians, or people consider adding ezetimibe or PCSK9 inhibitors.
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- Qiukui Hao
- The Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics/National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care and MAGIC Primary Care, Academisch Centrum voor Huisartsgeneeskunde, KU Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care and MAGIC Primary Care, Academisch Centrum voor Huisartsgeneeskunde, KU Leuven, Belgium
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- Clinical Effectiveness Research Group, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- MAGIC Evidence Ecosystem Foundation
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- Department of Cardiology, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston TX, USA
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- Institute of Primary Health Care (BIHAM), University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- Department of General Internal Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- School of Population Health, Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, University of Auckland, New Zealand
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- General Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
- Faculty of Medicine, Geneva University, Switzerland
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Primary Care Clinical Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Netherlands
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- Division General Internal Medicine & Division of Clinical Epidemiology, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
- MAGIC Evidence Ecosystem Foundation
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- Department of Medicine, Lovisenberg Diaconal Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- International Medical Center / Ward of General Practice, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Medicine, Hematology Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Arziona, USA
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- KU Leuven Institute for Healthcare Policy, University of Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 35, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Guideline and Rapid Recommendation, Cochrane China Center, MAGIC China Center, Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care and MAGIC Primary Care, Academisch Centrum voor Huisartsgeneeskunde, KU Leuven, Belgium
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White HD. BMJ Rapid Recommendations on use of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin 9 inhibitors and ezetimibe to reduce cardiovascular risk. Heart 2022; 108:1250-1252. [PMID: 35508402 DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2022-321063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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- Harvey D White
- Green Lane Cardiovascular Research Unit, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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Izcovich A, Siemieniuk RA, Bartoszko JJ, Ge L, Zeraatkar D, Kum E, Qasim A, Khamis AM, Rochwerg B, Agoritsas T, Chu DK, McLeod SL, Mustafa RA, Vandvik P, Brignardello-Petersen R. Adverse effects of remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine and lopinavir/ritonavir when used for COVID-19: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials. BMJ Open 2022. [PMID: 35236729 DOI: 10.1101/2020.11.16.20232876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To summarise specific adverse effects of remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine and lopinavir/ritonavir in patients with COVID-19. METHODS We searched 32 databases through 27 October 2020. We included randomised trials comparing any of the drugs of interest to placebo or standard care, or against each other. We conducted fixed-effects pairwise meta-analysis and assessed the certainty of evidence using the grading of recommendations assessment, development and evaluation approach. RESULTS We included 16 randomised trials which enrolled 8152 patients. For most interventions and outcomes the certainty of the evidence was very low to low except for gastrointestinal adverse effects from hydroxychloroquine, which was moderate certainty. Compared with standard care or placebo, low certainty evidence suggests that remdesivir may not have an important effect on acute kidney injury (risk difference (RD) 8 fewer per 1000, 95% CI 27 fewer to 21 more) or cognitive dysfunction/delirium (RD 3 more per 1000, 95% CI 12 fewer to 19 more). Low certainty evidence suggests that hydroxychloroquine may increase the risk of cardiac toxicity (RD 10 more per 1000, 95% CI 0 more to 30 more) and cognitive dysfunction/delirium (RD 33 more per 1000, 95% CI 18 fewer to 84 more), whereas moderate certainty evidence suggests hydroxychloroquine probably increases the risk of diarrhoea (RD 106 more per 1000, 95% CI 48 more to 175 more) and nausea and/or vomiting (RD 62 more per 1000, 95% CI 23 more to 110 more) compared with standard care or placebo. Low certainty evidence suggests lopinavir/ritonavir may increase the risk of diarrhoea (RD 168 more per 1000, 95% CI 58 more to 330 more) and nausea and/or vomiting (RD 160 more per 1000, 95% CI 100 more to 210 more) compared with standard care or placebo. DISCUSSION Hydroxychloroquine probably increases the risk of diarrhoea and nausea and/or vomiting and may increase the risk of cardiac toxicity and cognitive dysfunction/delirium. Lopinavir/ritonavir may increase the risk of diarrhoea and nausea and/or vomiting. Remdesivir may have no important effect on risk of acute kidney injury or cognitive dysfunction/delirium. These findings provide important information to support the development of evidence-based management strategies for patients with COVID-19.
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- Ariel Izcovich
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Alemán de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Evidence Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Division of General Internal Medicine & Division of Epidemiology, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute, Sinai Health System, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
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- MAGIC Evidence Ecosystem Foundation, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Izcovich A, Siemieniuk RA, Bartoszko JJ, Ge L, Zeraatkar D, Kum E, Qasim A, Khamis AM, Rochwerg B, Agoritsas T, Chu DK, McLeod SL, Mustafa RA, Vandvik P, Brignardello-Petersen R. Adverse effects of remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine and lopinavir/ritonavir when used for COVID-19: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e048502. [PMID: 35236729 PMCID: PMC8895418 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-048502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To summarise specific adverse effects of remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine and lopinavir/ritonavir in patients with COVID-19. METHODS We searched 32 databases through 27 October 2020. We included randomised trials comparing any of the drugs of interest to placebo or standard care, or against each other. We conducted fixed-effects pairwise meta-analysis and assessed the certainty of evidence using the grading of recommendations assessment, development and evaluation approach. RESULTS We included 16 randomised trials which enrolled 8152 patients. For most interventions and outcomes the certainty of the evidence was very low to low except for gastrointestinal adverse effects from hydroxychloroquine, which was moderate certainty. Compared with standard care or placebo, low certainty evidence suggests that remdesivir may not have an important effect on acute kidney injury (risk difference (RD) 8 fewer per 1000, 95% CI 27 fewer to 21 more) or cognitive dysfunction/delirium (RD 3 more per 1000, 95% CI 12 fewer to 19 more). Low certainty evidence suggests that hydroxychloroquine may increase the risk of cardiac toxicity (RD 10 more per 1000, 95% CI 0 more to 30 more) and cognitive dysfunction/delirium (RD 33 more per 1000, 95% CI 18 fewer to 84 more), whereas moderate certainty evidence suggests hydroxychloroquine probably increases the risk of diarrhoea (RD 106 more per 1000, 95% CI 48 more to 175 more) and nausea and/or vomiting (RD 62 more per 1000, 95% CI 23 more to 110 more) compared with standard care or placebo. Low certainty evidence suggests lopinavir/ritonavir may increase the risk of diarrhoea (RD 168 more per 1000, 95% CI 58 more to 330 more) and nausea and/or vomiting (RD 160 more per 1000, 95% CI 100 more to 210 more) compared with standard care or placebo. DISCUSSION Hydroxychloroquine probably increases the risk of diarrhoea and nausea and/or vomiting and may increase the risk of cardiac toxicity and cognitive dysfunction/delirium. Lopinavir/ritonavir may increase the risk of diarrhoea and nausea and/or vomiting. Remdesivir may have no important effect on risk of acute kidney injury or cognitive dysfunction/delirium. These findings provide important information to support the development of evidence-based management strategies for patients with COVID-19.
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- Ariel Izcovich
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Alemán de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Evidence Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Division of General Internal Medicine & Division of Epidemiology, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute, Sinai Health System, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
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- MAGIC Evidence Ecosystem Foundation, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Zeng L, Walsh M, Guyatt GH, Siemieniuk RAC, Collister D, Booth M, Brown P, Farrar L, Farrar M, Firth T, Fussner LA, Kilian K, Little MA, Mavrakanas TA, Mustafa RA, Piram M, Stamp LK, Xiao Y, Lytvyn L, Agoritsas T, Vandvik PO, Mahr A. Plasma exchange and glucocorticoid dosing for patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis: a clinical practice guideline. BMJ 2022; 376:e064597. [PMID: 35217581 DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2021-064597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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CLINICAL QUESTIONS What is the role of plasma exchange and what is the optimal dose of glucocorticoids in the first 6 months of therapy of patients with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV)? This guideline was triggered by the publication of a new randomised controlled trial. CURRENT PRACTICE Existing guideline recommendations vary regarding the use of plasma exchange in AAV and lack explicit recommendations regarding the tapering regimen of glucocorticoids during induction therapy. RECOMMENDATIONS The guideline panel makes a weak recommendation against plasma exchange in patients with low or low-moderate risk of developing end stage kidney disease (ESKD), and a weak recommendation in favour of plasma exchange in patients with moderate-high or high risk of developing ESKD. For patients with pulmonary haemorrhage without renal involvement, the panel suggests not using plasma exchange (weak recommendation). The panel made a strong recommendation in favour of a reduced dose rather than standard dose regimen of glucocorticoids, which involves a more rapid taper rate and lower cumulative dose during the first six months of therapy. HOW THIS GUIDELINE WAS CREATED A guideline panel including patients, a care giver, clinicians, content experts, and methodologists produced these recommendations using GRADE and in adherence with standards for trustworthy guidelines. The recommendations are based on two linked systematic reviews. The panel took an individual patient perspective in the development of recommendations. THE EVIDENCE The systematic review of plasma exchange identified nine randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that enrolled 1060 patients with AAV. Plasma exchange probably has little or no effect on mortality or disease relapse (moderate and low certainty). Plasma exchange probably reduces the one year risk of ESKD (approximately 0.1% reduction in those with low risk, 2.1% reduction in those with low-moderate risk, 4.6% reduction in those with moderate-high risk, and 16.0% reduction in those with high risk or requiring dialysis) but increases the risk of serious infections (approximately 2.7% increase in those with low risk, 4.9% increase in those with low-moderate risk, 8.5% increase in those with moderate-high risk, to 13.5% in high risk group) at 1 year (moderate to high certainty). The guideline panel agreed that most patients with low or low-moderate risk of developing ESKD would consider the harms to outweigh the benefits, while most of those with moderate-high or high risk would consider the benefits to outweigh the harms. For patients with pulmonary haemorrhage without kidney involvement, based on indirect evidence, plasma exchange may have little or no effect on death (very low certainty) but may have an important increase in serious infections at 1 year (approximately 6.8% increase, low certainty). The systematic review of different dose regimens of glucocorticoids identified two RCTs at low risk of bias with 704 and 140 patients respectively. A reduced dose regimen of glucocorticoid probably reduces the risk of serious infections by approximately 5.9% to 12.8% and probably does not increase the risk of ESKD at the follow-up of 6 months to longer than 1 year (moderate certainty for both outcomes). UNDERSTANDING THE RECOMMENDATION The recommendations were made with the understanding that patients would place a high value on reduction in ESKD and less value on avoiding serious infections. The panel concluded that most (50-90%) of fully informed patients with AAV and with low or low-moderate risk of developing ESKD with or without pulmonary haemorrhage would decline plasma exchange, whereas most patients with moderate-high or high risk or requiring dialysis with or without pulmonary haemorrhage would choose to receive plasma exchange. The panel also inferred that the majority of fully informed patients with pulmonary haemorrhage without kidney involvement would decline plasma exchange and that all or almost all (≥90%) fully informed patients with AAV would choose a reduced dose regimen of glucocorticoids during the first 6 months of therapy.
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- Linan Zeng
- Pharmacy department/Evidence-based pharmacy centre, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Rheumatology, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Trinity Translational Medicine Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- Irish Centre for Vascular Biology, Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Medicine, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas, USA
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- CHU Sainte Justine Research Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- CEREMAIA, Centre d'épidémiologie et de santé des populations (CESP), University Paris-Saclay, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
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- University of Otago Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- West China School of Nursing/Department of Nursing, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Division of General Internal Medicine & Division of Clinical Epidemiology, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Medicine, Lovisenberg Hospital Trust, Oslo, Norway
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- Rheumatology Clinic, Department of Internal Medicine, Kantonsspital St Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland
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Wang Y, Zhan S, Du H, Li J, Khan SU, Aertgeerts B, Guyatt G, Hao Q, Bekkering G, Li L, Delvaux N, Su N, Riaz I, Vandvik PO, Tian H, Li S. Safety of ezetimibe in lipid-lowering treatment: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials and cohort studies. BMJ MEDICINE 2022; 1:e000134. [PMID: 36936552 PMCID: PMC10012858 DOI: 10.1136/bmjmed-2022-000134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Objective To determine the harms of ezetimibe in people who need lipid-lowering treatment. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Data sources Randomised controlled trials and cohort studies. Eligibility criteria for selecting studies Studies comparing ezetimibe with placebo, standard care, or other lipid-lowering agents in people who need lipid-lowering treatment with a follow-up duration of at least six months (or 24 weeks). The relative effects for potential harms of ezetimibe were pooled by use of random effect pairwise meta-analyses for randomised controlled trials and the evidence from observational studies was narratively summarised. The certainty of evidence was assessed using the Grading of Recommendation Assessment, Development, and Evaluation. Results 48 randomised controlled trials with 28 444 participants (median follow-up 34 weeks, range 24-312 weeks) and four observational studies with 1667 participants (median follow-up 282 weeks, range 72-400 weeks) were included. The meta-analyses of randomised trials showed moderate to high certainty that ezetimibe was not associated with cancer (relative risk 1.01; 95% confidence interval 0.92 to 1.11), fractures (0.90; 0.74 to 1.10), discontinuation due to any adverse event (0.87; 0.74 to 1.03), gastrointestinal adverse events leading to discontinuation (1.34; 0.58 to 3.08), myalgia or muscular pain leading to discontinuation (0.82; 0.51 to 1.33), neurocognitive events (1.48; 0.58 to 3.81), or new-onset diabetes (0.88; 0.61 to 1.28). The narrative analysis of observational studies provided consistent findings. No credible subgroup effects were identified for the harm outcomes, including shorter versus longer follow-up duration of trials. Conclusions Ezetimibe results in little to no difference in adverse events or other undesirable effects compared with placebo, usual care or other lipid-lowering agents. Review registration PROSPERO CRD42020187437.
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- Yang Wang
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Centre, Cochrane China Centre, and MAGIC China Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Centre, Cochrane China Centre, and MAGIC China Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Nephrology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Centre, Cochrane China Centre, and MAGIC China Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Centre of Gerontology and Geriatrics/National Clinical Research Centre for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Centre, Cochrane China Centre, and MAGIC China Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Pharmacy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Medicine, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Medicine, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Gjøvik, Norway
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Centre, Cochrane China Centre, and MAGIC China Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Centre, Cochrane China Centre, and MAGIC China Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Brignardello-Petersen R, Carrasco-Labra A, Guyatt GH. How to Interpret and Use a Clinical Practice Guideline or Recommendation: Users' Guides to the Medical Literature. JAMA 2021; 326:1516-1523. [PMID: 34665198 DOI: 10.1001/jama.2021.15319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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IMPORTANCE Clinicians may rely on recommendations from clinical practice guidelines for management of patients. OBSERVATIONS A clinical practice guideline is a published statement that includes recommendations that are intended to optimize patient care. In the guideline development process, a panel of experts formulates recommendation questions that guide the retrieval of evidence that is used to inform the recommendations. Typically, methods of guideline development, a summary of the supporting evidence, and a justification of the panel's decisions accompany the recommendations. To use such guidelines optimally, clinicians must understand the implications of the recommendations, assess the trustworthiness of the development process, and evaluate the extent to which the recommendations are applicable to patients in their practice settings. Helpful recommendations are clear and actionable, and explicitly specify whether they are strong or weak, are appropriate for all patients, or depend on individual patients' circumstances and values. Rigorous guidelines and recommendations are informed by appropriately conducted, up-to-date systematic reviews that consider outcomes important to patients. Because judgments are involved in the interpretation of the evidence and the process of moving from evidence to recommendations, useful guidelines consider all relevant factors that have a bearing in a clinical decision and are not influenced by conflicts of interest. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE In considering a guideline's recommendations, clinicians must decide whether there are important differences between the factors the guideline panel has considered in making recommendations and their own practice setting.
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- Department of Evidence Synthesis and Translation Research, American Dental Association, Chicago, Illinois
- Department of Oral and Craniofacial Health Science, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Tikkinen KAO, Guyatt GH. Understanding of research results, evidence summaries and their applicability-not critical appraisal-are core skills of medical curriculum. BMJ Evid Based Med 2021; 26:231-233. [PMID: 33737327 PMCID: PMC8479738 DOI: 10.1136/bmjebm-2020-111542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Kari A O Tikkinen
- Departments of Urology and Public Health, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Surgery, South Karelian Central Hospital, Lappeenranta, Finland
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- Departments of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), and Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW If developed using rigorous methods and produced in a timely manner, clinical practice guidelines have the potential to improve patient outcomes. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the challenges involved in generating reliable clinical guidance, it has also provided an opportunity to address these challenges. RECENT FINDINGS New research addressing drugs for COVID-19 is being produced at unprecedented rates. Incorporating this new knowledge into patient care can be daunting for the average clinician. In collaboration with the BMJ and MAGIC, the WHO has developed a living guideline initiative with the goal of providing rapid and trustworthy clinical guidance in response to practice-changing evidence. As new evidence becomes available, it is incorporated into a living network meta-analysis that informs these guidelines, which are iteratively updated. Until this point, the group has generated guidelines addressing the use of corticosteroids, remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir/ritonavir, and ivermectin for COVID-19. SUMMARY We provide an example of how rapid and rigorous guidelines can be accomplished, even in the setting of a pandemic, capitalizing on expertise, large and dedicated teams, and focused scope. We highlight the benefits of multifaceted knowledge dissemination through multiple formats to ensure global dissemination and in order to maximize impact.
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- Bram Rochwerg
- Department of Medicine
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- HCor Research Institute, Hospital do Coração, São Paulo, Brazil
- INSERM 1152, University of Paris, Paris, France
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- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, USA
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Siemieniuk RA, Bartoszko JJ, Díaz Martinez JP, Kum E, Qasim A, Zeraatkar D, Izcovich A, Mangala S, Ge L, Han MA, Agoritsas T, Arnold D, Ávila C, Chu DK, Couban R, Cusano E, Darzi AJ, Devji T, Foroutan F, Ghadimi M, Khamis A, Lamontagne F, Loeb M, Miroshnychenko A, Motaghi S, Murthy S, Mustafa RA, Rada G, Rochwerg B, Switzer C, Vandvik PO, Vernooij RW, Wang Y, Yao L, Guyatt GH, Brignardello-Petersen R. Antibody and cellular therapies for treatment of covid-19: a living systematic review and network meta-analysis. BMJ 2021; 374:n2231. [PMID: 34556486 PMCID: PMC8459162 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.n2231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy and safety of antiviral antibody therapies and blood products for the treatment of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19). DESIGN Living systematic review and network meta-analysis, with pairwise meta-analysis for outcomes with insufficient data. DATA SOURCES WHO covid-19 database, a comprehensive multilingual source of global covid-19 literature, and six Chinese databases (up to 21 July 2021). STUDY SELECTION Trials randomising people with suspected, probable, or confirmed covid-19 to antiviral antibody therapies, blood products, or standard care or placebo. Paired reviewers determined eligibility of trials independently and in duplicate. METHODS After duplicate data abstraction, we performed random effects bayesian meta-analysis, including network meta-analysis for outcomes with sufficient data. We assessed risk of bias using a modification of the Cochrane risk of bias 2.0 tool. The certainty of the evidence was assessed using the grading of recommendations assessment, development, and evaluation (GRADE) approach. We meta-analysed interventions with ≥100 patients randomised or ≥20 events per treatment arm. RESULTS As of 21 July 2021, we identified 47 trials evaluating convalescent plasma (21 trials), intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) (5 trials), umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (5 trials), bamlanivimab (4 trials), casirivimab-imdevimab (4 trials), bamlanivimab-etesevimab (2 trials), control plasma (2 trials), peripheral blood non-haematopoietic enriched stem cells (2 trials), sotrovimab (1 trial), anti-SARS-CoV-2 IVIg (1 trial), therapeutic plasma exchange (1 trial), XAV-19 polyclonal antibody (1 trial), CT-P59 monoclonal antibody (1 trial) and INM005 polyclonal antibody (1 trial) for the treatment of covid-19. Patients with non-severe disease randomised to antiviral monoclonal antibodies had lower risk of hospitalisation than those who received placebo: casirivimab-imdevimab (odds ratio (OR) 0.29 (95% CI 0.17 to 0.47); risk difference (RD) -4.2%; moderate certainty), bamlanivimab (OR 0.24 (0.06 to 0.86); RD -4.1%; low certainty), bamlanivimab-etesevimab (OR 0.31 (0.11 to 0.81); RD -3.8%; low certainty), and sotrovimab (OR 0.17 (0.04 to 0.57); RD -4.8%; low certainty). They did not have an important impact on any other outcome. There was no notable difference between monoclonal antibodies. No other intervention had any meaningful effect on any outcome in patients with non-severe covid-19. No intervention, including antiviral antibodies, had an important impact on any outcome in patients with severe or critical covid-19, except casirivimab-imdevimab, which may reduce mortality in patients who are seronegative. CONCLUSION In patients with non-severe covid-19, casirivimab-imdevimab probably reduces hospitalisation; bamlanivimab-etesevimab, bamlanivimab, and sotrovimab may reduce hospitalisation. Convalescent plasma, IVIg, and other antibody and cellular interventions may not confer any meaningful benefit. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION This review was not registered. The protocol established a priori is included as a data supplement. FUNDING This study was supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (grant CIHR- IRSC:0579001321). READERS' NOTE This article is a living systematic review that will be updated to reflect emerging evidence. Interim updates and additional study data will be posted on our website (www.covid19lnma.com).
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- Reed Ac Siemieniuk
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Joint first authors
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Joint first authors
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Joint first authors
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Joint first authors
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Joint first authors
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- Servicio de Clinica Médica del Hospital Alemán, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Evidence Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Division of General Internal Medicine & Division of Clinical Epidemiology, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Medical school, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Ted Rogers Center for Heart Research, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, Hull, UK
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- Department of Medicine and Centre de recherche du CHU de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Department of Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Busse JW, Vankrunkelsven P, Zeng L, Heen AF, Merglen A, Campbell F, Granan LP, Aertgeerts B, Buchbinder R, Coen M, Juurlink D, Samer C, Siemieniuk RAC, Kumar N, Cooper L, Brown J, Lytvyn L, Zeraatkar D, Wang L, Guyatt GH, Vandvik PO, Agoritsas T. Medical cannabis or cannabinoids for chronic pain: a clinical practice guideline. BMJ 2021; 374:n2040. [PMID: 34497062 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.n2040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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CLINICAL QUESTION What is the role of medical cannabis or cannabinoids for people living with chronic pain due to cancer or non-cancer causes? CURRENT PRACTICE Chronic pain is common and distressing and associated with considerable socioeconomic burden globally. Medical cannabis is increasingly used to manage chronic pain, particularly in jurisdictions that have enacted policies to reduce use of opioids; however, existing guideline recommendations are inconsistent, and cannabis remains illegal for therapeutic use in many countries. RECOMMENDATION The guideline expert panel issued a weak recommendation to offer a trial of non-inhaled medical cannabis or cannabinoids, in addition to standard care and management (if not sufficient), for people living with chronic cancer or non-cancer pain. HOW THIS GUIDELINE WAS CREATED An international guideline development panel including patients, clinicians with content expertise, and methodologists produced this recommendation in adherence with standards for trustworthy guidelines using the GRADE approach. The MAGIC Evidence Ecosystem Foundation (MAGIC) provided methodological support. The panel applied an individual patient perspective. THE EVIDENCE This recommendation is informed by a linked series of four systematic reviews summarising the current body of evidence for benefits and harms, as well as patient values and preferences, regarding medical cannabis or cannabinoids for chronic pain. UNDERSTANDING THE RECOMMENDATION The recommendation is weak because of the close balance between benefits and harms of medical cannabis for chronic pain. It reflects a high value placed on small to very small improvements in self reported pain intensity, physical functioning, and sleep quality, and willingness to accept a small to modest risk of mostly self limited and transient harms. Shared decision making is required to ensure patients make choices that reflect their values and personal context. Further research is warranted and may alter this recommendation.
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- Jason W Busse
- Michael G DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Belgian Centre for Evidence Based Medicine (CEBAM), Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Katholieke Universiteiti Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Pharmacy Department/Evidence-based Pharmacy Centre, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Medicine, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Gjøvik, Norway
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- Division of General Pediatrics, University Hospitals of Geneva & Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Pain Management and Research, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Academic Centre for General Practice, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven
- CEBAM, Belgian Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine, Cochrane Belgium
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- Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Monash Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Cabrini Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Geneva University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland
- Unit of Development and Research in Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Departments of Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Geneva University Hospitals
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Canadian Injured Workers' Alliance, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
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- Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Gjøvik, Norway
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Division General Internal Medicine & Division of Clinical Epidemiology, University Hospitals of Geneva, Rue Gabrielle-Perret-Gentil 4, CH-1211, Geneva, Switzerland
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Romero CS, Afshari A, Kranke P. Adapt or perish: Introducing focused guidelines. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2021; 38:803-805. [PMID: 34226416 DOI: 10.1097/eja.0000000000001535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Carolina S Romero
- From the Critical Care and Pain Unit, Department of Anesthesia, University General Hospital (CSR), Division of Research Methodology, European University, Valencia, Spain (CSR), Anæstesi og Operationsklinikken, Juliane Marie Center, Rigshospitalet TR for Overlægeforeningen (AA), Department of Pediatric and Obstetric Anesthesia, University of Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet, Denmark (AA) and Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Pain Medicine, University Hospitals of Wuerzburg, Wuerzburg, Germany (PK)
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Liu C, Tang S, An K, Zhang S, Zhou Y, Su N, Yang R, Liao X, An Z, Li S. Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Metformin Extended-Release Tablets Among Clinicians in China: A Cross-Sectional Survey. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:634561. [PMID: 34322016 PMCID: PMC8312381 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.634561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background: Metformin extended-release (XR) is a once-daily alternative conventional immediate-release (IR) tablet for adults with type 2 diabetes. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of the use of metformin XR tablets among clinicians. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional online survey among endocrinologists, general practitioners, and internists, who are taking routine care of adults with type 2 diabetes in health institutes at all levels in Sichuan Province, China. We designed an online questionnaire including the demographic information, knowledge, attitude, and practice about metformin XR tablets. Results: We included 158 clinicians, 67.7% of whom were females and 63.9% were from tertiary hospitals. The median age was 39.6 years (ranging between 22 and 62 years). Only 8.2% of the clinicians correctly answered the knowledge questions, 82.3% and 62.0% of the responders assumed that metformin XR had superior efficacy and tolerability to the metformin IR, respectively. Only 46.8% of the clinicians prescribed the metformin XR based on the patient’s preference for once daily frequency. Conclusion: The knowledge, attitude, and practice of metformin XR among Chinese clinicians need improving. Clinicians need credible information to support their clinical decision-making regarding metformin XR.
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- Chang Liu
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.,Department of Cardiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of General Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of General Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of General Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Centre, Cochrane China Centre and MAGIC China Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Engineering Research Centre of Medical Information Technology, Ministry of Education, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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González-González JG, Díaz González-Colmenero A, Millán-Alanís JM, Lytvyn L, Solis RC, Mustafa RA, Palmer SC, Li S, Hao Q, Alvarez-Villalobos NA, Vandvik PO, Rodríguez-Gutiérrez R. Values, preferences and burden of treatment for the initiation of GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT-2 inhibitors in adult patients with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e049130. [PMID: 34244276 PMCID: PMC8273479 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-049130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Assess values, preferences and burden of treatment that patients with type 2 diabetes consider when initiating glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) or sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT-2i) compared with other glucose-lowering options. METHODS Paired reviewers independently included studies reporting quantitative or qualitative methods to assess values, preferences and burden of treatment reported by patients with type 2 diabetes regarding the initiation of GLP-1 RA or SGLT-2i over other alternatives. A systematic search in MEDLINE, Scopus, EMBASE, Web of Science and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials from inception until May 2020 was performed by an experienced librarian. Risk of bias was assessed with a specifically designed tool for values and preferences studies. RESULTS 17 studies (7296 patients) proved eligible. Studies fulfilling criteria for SGLT-2i were not identified. Five studies (2662 patients) evaluated preferences for GLP-1 RA compared with other glucose-lowering medications. 12 studies (4634 patients) evaluated preferences between, at least, two kinds of GLP-1 RA or their injection devices based on the following attributes: efficacy, dose, application frequency, device characteristics. Among studies comparing GLP-1 RA to other glucose-lowering medications, some preferences were observed for dypeptil peptidase-4 inhibitors compared with once daily liraglutide. Comparing different attributes of GLP-1 RA drugs and devices, cardiovascular risk reduction, glucose lowering potential, once weekly and simple administered regimens were the most preferred. CONCLUSIONS As no evidence for preferences on SGLT-2i was available, only preferences for GLP-1 RA were assessed; however, evidence is still limited for the latter. Studies comparing preferences for GLP1-RA to other glucose-lowering alternatives only included twice daily or once daily injection regimens of GLP-1 RA drugs. According to our findings, once weekly alternatives are widely preferred than the formers. The extent to which patients with type 2 diabetes value reduced adverse cardiovascular and kidney outcomes, weighed benefits against harms and burden of treatment is limited and with very low certainty. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42020159284.
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- José Gerardo González-González
- Plataforma INVEST Medicina UANL-KER Unit Mayo Clinic (KER Unit Mexico), Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon Facultad de Medicina, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
- Endocrinology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Dr José Eleuterio González, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Plataforma INVEST Medicina UANL-KER Unit Mayo Clinic (KER Unit Mexico), Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon Facultad de Medicina, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Plataforma INVEST Medicina UANL-KER Unit Mayo Clinic (KER Unit Mexico), Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon Facultad de Medicina, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Plataforma INVEST Medicina UANL-KER Unit Mayo Clinic (KER Unit Mexico), Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon Facultad de Medicina, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Division of Population Health and Genomics, Ninewells Hospital and School of Medicine, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- The center of Gerontology and Geriatrics, National Center for Geriatric Clinical Research, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Plataforma INVEST Medicina UANL-KER Unit Mayo Clinic (KER Unit Mexico), Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon Facultad de Medicina, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Department of Medicine, Lovisenberg Diakonale Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Plataforma INVEST Medicina UANL-KER Unit Mayo Clinic (KER Unit Mexico), Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon Facultad de Medicina, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
- Endocrinology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario Dr José Eleuterio González, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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Nguyen C, Naunton M, Thomas J, Todd L, McEwen J, Bushell M. Availability and use of number needed to treat (NNT) based decision aids for pharmaceutical interventions. EXPLORATORY RESEARCH IN CLINICAL AND SOCIAL PHARMACY 2021; 2:100039. [PMID: 35481125 PMCID: PMC9032485 DOI: 10.1016/j.rcsop.2021.100039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Revised: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
Abstract
Background The number needed to treat (NNT) is a medical statistic used to gauge the efficacy of therapeutic interventions. The versatility of this absolute effect measure has allowed its use in the formulation of many decision aids to support patients and practitioners in making informed healthcare choices. With the rising number of tools available to health professionals, this review synthesizes what is known of the current NNT-based tools which depict the efficacy of pharmaceutical interventions. Objectives To explore the current spectrum of NNT-based decision aids accessible to health professionals with a focus on the potential utility of these devices by pharmacist practitioners. Methods A literature review was performed in MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science, PsychINFO and Cochrane Library (CENTRAL, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and the Cochrane Methodology Register) for studies published between January 1st 2000 and August 29th 2019. The language was restricted to English unless an appropriate translation existed. Studies that reported NNT-based decision aids of pharmaceutical or therapeutic interventions were included. One author performed study selection and data extraction. Results A total of 365 records were identified, of which 19 NNT-based tools met the eligibility criteria, comprising of 8 tool databases and 11 individual decision aids. Decision aids appeared in multiple forms: databases, pictograms, graphs, interactive applications, calculators and charts. All aids were accessible online with a printer-friendly option, and very few came at a cost (e.g. requiring a subscription or access fee). The main tool innovators were the United Kingdom (UK) and United States (US), with English being the language of choice. Conclusions Evidence that NNT-based decision aids can contribute to greater satisfaction and involvement of patients in medical decision making is limited and inconclusive. A case for the utilization of these tools by pharmacists has yet to be fully examined in the medical research. NNT tools may provide a valuable resource to upskill pharmacists in communication of research evidence.
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- Cassandra Nguyen
- University of Canberra, Discipline of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health, Australia
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- University of Canberra, Discipline of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health, Australia
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- University of Canberra, Discipline of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health, Australia
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- University of Canberra, Discipline of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health, Australia
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- University of Canberra, Discipline of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health, Australia
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- University of Canberra, Discipline of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health, Australia
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Traversy G, Barnieh L, Akl EA, Allan GM, Brouwers M, Ganache I, Grundy Q, Guyatt GH, Kelsall D, Leng G, Moore A, Persaud N, Schünemann HJ, Straus S, Thombs BD, Rodin R, Tonelli M. Managing conflicts of interest in the development of health guidelines. CMAJ 2021; 193:E49-E54. [PMID: 33431547 PMCID: PMC7773042 DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.200651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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- Gregory Traversy
- Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control (Traversy, Rodin), Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Department of Medicine, University of Calgary (Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alta.; Department of Internal Medicine (Akl), American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon; Department of Family Medicine (Allan), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alta.; School of Epidemiology and Public Health (Brouwers), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Que.; Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing (Grundy), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact (Guyatt, Schünemann), McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ (Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), London, UK; Department of Family Medicine (Moore), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Department of Family and Community Medicine (Persaud) and Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute (Straus), St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ont.; Lady Davis Institute and Department of Psychiatry (Thombs), Jewish General Hospital and McGill University, Montréal, Que.; Institut für Evidence in Medicine (Schünemann), Medical Center & Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control (Traversy, Rodin), Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Department of Medicine, University of Calgary (Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alta.; Department of Internal Medicine (Akl), American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon; Department of Family Medicine (Allan), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alta.; School of Epidemiology and Public Health (Brouwers), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Que.; Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing (Grundy), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact (Guyatt, Schünemann), McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ (Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), London, UK; Department of Family Medicine (Moore), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Department of Family and Community Medicine (Persaud) and Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute (Straus), St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ont.; Lady Davis Institute and Department of Psychiatry (Thombs), Jewish General Hospital and McGill University, Montréal, Que.; Institut für Evidence in Medicine (Schünemann), Medical Center & Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control (Traversy, Rodin), Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Department of Medicine, University of Calgary (Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alta.; Department of Internal Medicine (Akl), American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon; Department of Family Medicine (Allan), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alta.; School of Epidemiology and Public Health (Brouwers), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Que.; Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing (Grundy), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact (Guyatt, Schünemann), McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ (Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), London, UK; Department of Family Medicine (Moore), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Department of Family and Community Medicine (Persaud) and Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute (Straus), St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ont.; Lady Davis Institute and Department of Psychiatry (Thombs), Jewish General Hospital and McGill University, Montréal, Que.; Institut für Evidence in Medicine (Schünemann), Medical Center & Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control (Traversy, Rodin), Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Department of Medicine, University of Calgary (Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alta.; Department of Internal Medicine (Akl), American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon; Department of Family Medicine (Allan), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alta.; School of Epidemiology and Public Health (Brouwers), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Que.; Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing (Grundy), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact (Guyatt, Schünemann), McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ (Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), London, UK; Department of Family Medicine (Moore), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Department of Family and Community Medicine (Persaud) and Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute (Straus), St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ont.; Lady Davis Institute and Department of Psychiatry (Thombs), Jewish General Hospital and McGill University, Montréal, Que.; Institut für Evidence in Medicine (Schünemann), Medical Center & Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control (Traversy, Rodin), Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Department of Medicine, University of Calgary (Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alta.; Department of Internal Medicine (Akl), American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon; Department of Family Medicine (Allan), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alta.; School of Epidemiology and Public Health (Brouwers), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Que.; Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing (Grundy), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact (Guyatt, Schünemann), McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ (Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), London, UK; Department of Family Medicine (Moore), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Department of Family and Community Medicine (Persaud) and Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute (Straus), St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ont.; Lady Davis Institute and Department of Psychiatry (Thombs), Jewish General Hospital and McGill University, Montréal, Que.; Institut für Evidence in Medicine (Schünemann), Medical Center & Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control (Traversy, Rodin), Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Department of Medicine, University of Calgary (Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alta.; Department of Internal Medicine (Akl), American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon; Department of Family Medicine (Allan), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alta.; School of Epidemiology and Public Health (Brouwers), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Que.; Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing (Grundy), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact (Guyatt, Schünemann), McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ (Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), London, UK; Department of Family Medicine (Moore), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Department of Family and Community Medicine (Persaud) and Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute (Straus), St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ont.; Lady Davis Institute and Department of Psychiatry (Thombs), Jewish General Hospital and McGill University, Montréal, Que.; Institut für Evidence in Medicine (Schünemann), Medical Center & Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control (Traversy, Rodin), Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Department of Medicine, University of Calgary (Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alta.; Department of Internal Medicine (Akl), American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon; Department of Family Medicine (Allan), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alta.; School of Epidemiology and Public Health (Brouwers), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Que.; Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing (Grundy), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact (Guyatt, Schünemann), McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ (Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), London, UK; Department of Family Medicine (Moore), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Department of Family and Community Medicine (Persaud) and Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute (Straus), St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ont.; Lady Davis Institute and Department of Psychiatry (Thombs), Jewish General Hospital and McGill University, Montréal, Que.; Institut für Evidence in Medicine (Schünemann), Medical Center & Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control (Traversy, Rodin), Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Department of Medicine, University of Calgary (Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alta.; Department of Internal Medicine (Akl), American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon; Department of Family Medicine (Allan), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alta.; School of Epidemiology and Public Health (Brouwers), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Que.; Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing (Grundy), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact (Guyatt, Schünemann), McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ (Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), London, UK; Department of Family Medicine (Moore), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Department of Family and Community Medicine (Persaud) and Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute (Straus), St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ont.; Lady Davis Institute and Department of Psychiatry (Thombs), Jewish General Hospital and McGill University, Montréal, Que.; Institut für Evidence in Medicine (Schünemann), Medical Center & Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control (Traversy, Rodin), Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Department of Medicine, University of Calgary (Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alta.; Department of Internal Medicine (Akl), American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon; Department of Family Medicine (Allan), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alta.; School of Epidemiology and Public Health (Brouwers), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Que.; Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing (Grundy), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact (Guyatt, Schünemann), McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ (Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), London, UK; Department of Family Medicine (Moore), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Department of Family and Community Medicine (Persaud) and Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute (Straus), St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ont.; Lady Davis Institute and Department of Psychiatry (Thombs), Jewish General Hospital and McGill University, Montréal, Que.; Institut für Evidence in Medicine (Schünemann), Medical Center & Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control (Traversy, Rodin), Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Department of Medicine, University of Calgary (Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alta.; Department of Internal Medicine (Akl), American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon; Department of Family Medicine (Allan), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alta.; School of Epidemiology and Public Health (Brouwers), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Que.; Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing (Grundy), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact (Guyatt, Schünemann), McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ (Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), London, UK; Department of Family Medicine (Moore), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Department of Family and Community Medicine (Persaud) and Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute (Straus), St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ont.; Lady Davis Institute and Department of Psychiatry (Thombs), Jewish General Hospital and McGill University, Montréal, Que.; Institut für Evidence in Medicine (Schünemann), Medical Center & Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control (Traversy, Rodin), Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Department of Medicine, University of Calgary (Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alta.; Department of Internal Medicine (Akl), American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon; Department of Family Medicine (Allan), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alta.; School of Epidemiology and Public Health (Brouwers), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Que.; Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing (Grundy), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact (Guyatt, Schünemann), McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ (Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), London, UK; Department of Family Medicine (Moore), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Department of Family and Community Medicine (Persaud) and Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute (Straus), St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ont.; Lady Davis Institute and Department of Psychiatry (Thombs), Jewish General Hospital and McGill University, Montréal, Que.; Institut für Evidence in Medicine (Schünemann), Medical Center & Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control (Traversy, Rodin), Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Department of Medicine, University of Calgary (Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alta.; Department of Internal Medicine (Akl), American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon; Department of Family Medicine (Allan), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alta.; School of Epidemiology and Public Health (Brouwers), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Que.; Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing (Grundy), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact (Guyatt, Schünemann), McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ (Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), London, UK; Department of Family Medicine (Moore), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Department of Family and Community Medicine (Persaud) and Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute (Straus), St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ont.; Lady Davis Institute and Department of Psychiatry (Thombs), Jewish General Hospital and McGill University, Montréal, Que.; Institut für Evidence in Medicine (Schünemann), Medical Center & Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control (Traversy, Rodin), Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Department of Medicine, University of Calgary (Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alta.; Department of Internal Medicine (Akl), American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon; Department of Family Medicine (Allan), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alta.; School of Epidemiology and Public Health (Brouwers), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Que.; Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing (Grundy), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact (Guyatt, Schünemann), McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ (Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), London, UK; Department of Family Medicine (Moore), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Department of Family and Community Medicine (Persaud) and Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute (Straus), St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ont.; Lady Davis Institute and Department of Psychiatry (Thombs), Jewish General Hospital and McGill University, Montréal, Que.; Institut für Evidence in Medicine (Schünemann), Medical Center & Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control (Traversy, Rodin), Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Department of Medicine, University of Calgary (Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alta.; Department of Internal Medicine (Akl), American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon; Department of Family Medicine (Allan), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alta.; School of Epidemiology and Public Health (Brouwers), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Que.; Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing (Grundy), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact (Guyatt, Schünemann), McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ (Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), London, UK; Department of Family Medicine (Moore), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Department of Family and Community Medicine (Persaud) and Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute (Straus), St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ont.; Lady Davis Institute and Department of Psychiatry (Thombs), Jewish General Hospital and McGill University, Montréal, Que.; Institut für Evidence in Medicine (Schünemann), Medical Center & Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control (Traversy, Rodin), Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Department of Medicine, University of Calgary (Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alta.; Department of Internal Medicine (Akl), American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon; Department of Family Medicine (Allan), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alta.; School of Epidemiology and Public Health (Brouwers), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Que.; Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing (Grundy), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact (Guyatt, Schünemann), McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ (Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), London, UK; Department of Family Medicine (Moore), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Department of Family and Community Medicine (Persaud) and Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute (Straus), St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ont.; Lady Davis Institute and Department of Psychiatry (Thombs), Jewish General Hospital and McGill University, Montréal, Que.; Institut für Evidence in Medicine (Schünemann), Medical Center & Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control (Traversy, Rodin), Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Department of Medicine, University of Calgary (Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alta.; Department of Internal Medicine (Akl), American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon; Department of Family Medicine (Allan), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alta.; School of Epidemiology and Public Health (Brouwers), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Que.; Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing (Grundy), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact (Guyatt, Schünemann), McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ (Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), London, UK; Department of Family Medicine (Moore), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Department of Family and Community Medicine (Persaud) and Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute (Straus), St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ont.; Lady Davis Institute and Department of Psychiatry (Thombs), Jewish General Hospital and McGill University, Montréal, Que.; Institut für Evidence in Medicine (Schünemann), Medical Center & Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Centre for Communicable Diseases and Infection Control (Traversy, Rodin), Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Department of Medicine, University of Calgary (Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alta.; Department of Internal Medicine (Akl), American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon; Department of Family Medicine (Allan), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alta.; School of Epidemiology and Public Health (Brouwers), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Que.; Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing (Grundy), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact (Guyatt, Schünemann), McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ (Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), London, UK; Department of Family Medicine (Moore), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.; Department of Family and Community Medicine (Persaud) and Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute (Straus), St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ont.; Lady Davis Institute and Department of Psychiatry (Thombs), Jewish General Hospital and McGill University, Montréal, Que.; Institut für Evidence in Medicine (Schünemann), Medical Center & Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Li S, Vandvik PO, Lytvyn L, Guyatt GH, Palmer SC, Rodriguez-Gutierrez R, Foroutan F, Agoritsas T, Siemieniuk RAC, Walsh M, Frere L, Tunnicliffe DJ, Nagler EV, Manja V, Åsvold BO, Jha V, Vermandere M, Gariani K, Zhao Q, Ren Y, Cartwright EJ, Gee P, Wickes A, Ferns L, Wright R, Li L, Hao Q, Mustafa RA. SGLT-2 inhibitors or GLP-1 receptor agonists for adults with type 2 diabetes: a clinical practice guideline. BMJ 2021; 373:n1091. [PMID: 33975892 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.n1091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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CLINICAL QUESTION What are the benefits and harms of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors and glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists when added to usual care (lifestyle interventions and/or other diabetes drugs) in adults with type 2 diabetes at different risk for cardiovascular and kidney outcomes? CURRENT PRACTICE Clinical decisions about treatment of type 2 diabetes have been led by glycaemic control for decades. SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists are traditionally used in people with elevated glucose level after metformin treatment. This has changed through trials demonstrating atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) benefits independent of medications' glucose-lowering potential. RECOMMENDATIONS The guideline panel issued risk-stratified recommendations concerning the use of SGLT-2 inhibitors or GLP-1 receptor agonists in adults with type 2 diabetes• Three or fewer cardiovascular risk factors without established CVD or CKD: Weak recommendation against starting SGLT-2 inhibitors or GLP-1 receptor agonists.• More than three cardiovascular risk factors without established CVD or CKD: Weak recommendation for starting SGLT-2 inhibitors and weak against starting GLP-1 receptor agonists.• Established CVD or CKD: Weak recommendation for starting SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists.• Established CVD and CKD: Strong recommendation for starting SGLT-2 inhibitors and weak recommendation for starting GLP-1 receptor agonists.• For those committed to further reducing their risk for CVD and CKD outcomes: Weak recommendation for starting SGLT-2 inhibitors rather than GLP-1 receptor agonists. HOW THIS GUIDELINE WAS CREATED An international panel including patients, clinicians, and methodologists created these recommendations following standards for trustworthy guidelines and using the GRADE approach. The panel applied an individual patient perspective. THE EVIDENCE A linked systematic review and network meta-analysis (764 randomised trials included 421 346 participants) of benefits and harms found that SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists generally reduce overall death, and incidence of myocardial infarctions, and end-stage kidney disease or kidney failure (moderate to high certainty evidence). These medications exert different effects on stroke, hospitalisations for heart failure, and key adverse events in different subgroups. Absolute effects of benefit varied widely based on patients' individual risk (for example, from five fewer deaths in the lowest risk to 48 fewer deaths in the highest risk, for 1000 patients treated over five years). A prognosis review identified 14 eligible risk prediction models, one of which (RECODe) informed most baseline risk estimates in evidence summaries to underpin the risk-stratified recommendations. Concerning patients' values and preferences, the recommendations were supported by evidence from a systematic review of published literature, a patient focus group study, a practical issues summary, and a guideline panel survey. UNDERSTANDING THE RECOMMENDATION We stratified the recommendations by the levels of risk for CVD and CKD and systematically considered the balance of benefits, harms, other considerations, and practical issues for each risk group. The strong recommendation for SGLT-2 inhibitors in patients with CVD and CKD reflects what the panel considered to be a clear benefit. For all other adults with type 2 diabetes, the weak recommendations reflect what the panel considered to be a finer balance between benefits, harms, and burdens of treatment options. Clinicians using the guideline can identify their patient's individual risk for cardiovascular and kidney outcomes using credible risk calculators such as RECODe. Interactive evidence summaries and decision aids may support well informed treatment choices, including shared decision making.
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- Sheyu Li
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Center, Cochrane China Center and MAGIC China Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- MAGIC Evidence Ecosystem Foundation
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Plataforma INVEST Medicina UANL - KER Unit (KER Unit México), Subdirección de Investigación, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, 64460, México
- Knowledge and Evaluation Research Unit in Endocrinology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
- Endocrinology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital "Dr. José E. González," Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, 64460, México
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- Service of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition and Patient Therapeutic Education, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Centre for Kidney Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, Australia
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- Renal Division, Ghent University Hospital, Belgium
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- Department of Endocrinology, Clinic of Medicine, St Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
- K.G. Jebsen Center for Genetic Epidemiology, Department of Public Health and Nursing, NTNU, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- The George Institute for Global Health, UNSW, India
- Prasanna School of Public Health, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Service of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition and Patient Therapeutic Education, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland
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- International Medical Center / Ward of General Practice, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Founder & CEHD, iAdvocate, Inc., Virginia, Patient partner
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- Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Center, Cochrane China Center and MAGIC China Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- The Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics/National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Kansas, Kansas City, USA
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Bartoszko JJ, Siemieniuk RAC, Kum E, Qasim A, Zeraatkar D, Martinez JPD, Azab M, Ibrahim S, Izcovich A, Soto GB, Roldan Y, Agarwal A, Agoritsas T, Chu DK, Couban R, Devji T, Foroutan F, Ghadimi M, Honarmand K, Khamis A, Lamontagne F, Loeb M, McLeod SL, Motaghi S, Murthy S, Mustafa RA, Rochwerg B, Switzer C, Thabane L, Vandvik PO, Vernooij RWM, Wang Y, Yao L, Guyatt GH, Brignardello-Petersen R. Prophylaxis against covid-19: living systematic review and network meta-analysis. BMJ 2021; 373:n949. [PMID: 33903131 PMCID: PMC8073806 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.n949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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UPDATES This is the second version (first update) of the living systematic review, replacing the previous version (available as a data supplement). When citing this paper please consider adding the version number and date of access for clarity. OBJECTIVE To determine and compare the effects of drug prophylaxis on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19). DESIGN Living systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA). DATA SOURCES World Health Organization covid-19 database, a comprehensive multilingual source of global covid-19 literature to 4 March 2022. STUDY SELECTION Randomised trials in which people at risk of covid-19 were allocated to prophylaxis or no prophylaxis (standard care or placebo). Pairs of reviewers independently screened potentially eligible articles. METHODS After duplicate data abstraction, we conducted random-effects bayesian network meta-analysis. We assessed risk of bias of the included studies using a modification of the Cochrane risk of bias 2.0 tool and assessed the certainty of the evidence using the grading of recommendations assessment, development and evaluation (GRADE) approach. RESULTS The second iteration of this living NMA includes 32 randomised trials which enrolled 25 147 participants and addressed 21 different prophylactic drugs; adding 21 trials (66%), 18 162 participants (75%) and 16 (76%) prophylactic drugs. Of the 16 prophylactic drugs analysed, none provided convincing evidence of a reduction in the risk of laboratory confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection. For admission to hospital and mortality outcomes, no prophylactic drug proved different than standard care or placebo. Hydroxychloroquine and vitamin C combined with zinc probably increase the risk of adverse effects leading to drug discontinuation—risk difference for hydroxychloroquine (RD) 6 more per 1000 (95% credible interval (CrI) 2 more to 10 more); for vitamin C combined with zinc, RD 69 more per 1000 (47 more to 90 more), moderate certainty evidence. CONCLUSIONS Much of the evidence remains very low certainty and we therefore anticipate future studies evaluating drugs for prophylaxis may change the results for SARS-CoV-2 infection, admission to hospital and mortality outcomes. Both hydroxychloroquine and vitamin C combined with zinc probably increase adverse effects. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION This review was not registered. The protocol established a priori is included as a supplement. FUNDING This study was supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (grant CIHR-IRSC:0579001321).
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- Jessica J Bartoszko
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Joint first authors
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Joint first authors
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Joint first authors
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Joint first authors
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Joint first authors
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Servicio de Clinica Médica del Hospital Alemán, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Division of General Internal Medicine & Division of Clinical Epidemiology, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, Hull, UK
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- Department of Medicine and Centre de recherche du CHU de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute, Sinai Health, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Department of Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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Traversy G, Barnieh L, Akl EA, Allan GM, Brouwers M, Ganache I, Grundy Q, Guyatt GH, Kelsall D, Leng G, Moore A, Persaud N, Schünemann HJ, Straus S, Thombs BD, Rodin R, Tonelli M. Gestion des conflits d’intérêts durant l’élaboration de lignes directrices en santé. CMAJ 2021; 193:E324-E330. [PMID: 33649178 PMCID: PMC8034305 DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.200651-f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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- Gregory Traversy
- Centre de la lutte contre les maladies transmissibles et les infections (Traversy, Rodin), Agence de la santé publique du Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Département de médecine, Université de Calgary ( Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alb.; Département de médecine interne (Akl), Université américaine de Beyrouth, Beyrouth, Liban; Département de médecine familiale (Allan), Université de l'Alberta, Edmonton, Alb.; École d'épidémiologie et de santé publique (Brouwers), Université d'Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Qué.; Faculté des sciences infirmières Lawrence S. Bloomberg (Grundy), Université de Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Départements des méthodes, des données et de l'incidence de la recherche en santé (Guyatt, Schünemann), Faculté des sciences de la santé, Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ ( Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), Londres, Royaume-Uni; Département de médecine familiale (Moore), Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; Département de médecine familiale et communautaire ( Persaud) et Institut du savoir Li Ka Shing (Straus), Hôpital St. Michael, Toronto, Ont.; Institut Lady Davis et Département de psychiatrie (Thombs), Hôpital général juif et Université McGill, Montréal, Qué.; Institut für Evidenz in der Medizin ( Schünemann), Centre médical et faculté de médecine, Université de Fribourg, Fribourg, Allemagne.
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- Centre de la lutte contre les maladies transmissibles et les infections (Traversy, Rodin), Agence de la santé publique du Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Département de médecine, Université de Calgary ( Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alb.; Département de médecine interne (Akl), Université américaine de Beyrouth, Beyrouth, Liban; Département de médecine familiale (Allan), Université de l'Alberta, Edmonton, Alb.; École d'épidémiologie et de santé publique (Brouwers), Université d'Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Qué.; Faculté des sciences infirmières Lawrence S. Bloomberg (Grundy), Université de Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Départements des méthodes, des données et de l'incidence de la recherche en santé (Guyatt, Schünemann), Faculté des sciences de la santé, Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ ( Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), Londres, Royaume-Uni; Département de médecine familiale (Moore), Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; Département de médecine familiale et communautaire ( Persaud) et Institut du savoir Li Ka Shing (Straus), Hôpital St. Michael, Toronto, Ont.; Institut Lady Davis et Département de psychiatrie (Thombs), Hôpital général juif et Université McGill, Montréal, Qué.; Institut für Evidenz in der Medizin ( Schünemann), Centre médical et faculté de médecine, Université de Fribourg, Fribourg, Allemagne
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- Centre de la lutte contre les maladies transmissibles et les infections (Traversy, Rodin), Agence de la santé publique du Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Département de médecine, Université de Calgary ( Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alb.; Département de médecine interne (Akl), Université américaine de Beyrouth, Beyrouth, Liban; Département de médecine familiale (Allan), Université de l'Alberta, Edmonton, Alb.; École d'épidémiologie et de santé publique (Brouwers), Université d'Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Qué.; Faculté des sciences infirmières Lawrence S. Bloomberg (Grundy), Université de Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Départements des méthodes, des données et de l'incidence de la recherche en santé (Guyatt, Schünemann), Faculté des sciences de la santé, Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ ( Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), Londres, Royaume-Uni; Département de médecine familiale (Moore), Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; Département de médecine familiale et communautaire ( Persaud) et Institut du savoir Li Ka Shing (Straus), Hôpital St. Michael, Toronto, Ont.; Institut Lady Davis et Département de psychiatrie (Thombs), Hôpital général juif et Université McGill, Montréal, Qué.; Institut für Evidenz in der Medizin ( Schünemann), Centre médical et faculté de médecine, Université de Fribourg, Fribourg, Allemagne
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- Centre de la lutte contre les maladies transmissibles et les infections (Traversy, Rodin), Agence de la santé publique du Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Département de médecine, Université de Calgary ( Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alb.; Département de médecine interne (Akl), Université américaine de Beyrouth, Beyrouth, Liban; Département de médecine familiale (Allan), Université de l'Alberta, Edmonton, Alb.; École d'épidémiologie et de santé publique (Brouwers), Université d'Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Qué.; Faculté des sciences infirmières Lawrence S. Bloomberg (Grundy), Université de Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Départements des méthodes, des données et de l'incidence de la recherche en santé (Guyatt, Schünemann), Faculté des sciences de la santé, Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ ( Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), Londres, Royaume-Uni; Département de médecine familiale (Moore), Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; Département de médecine familiale et communautaire ( Persaud) et Institut du savoir Li Ka Shing (Straus), Hôpital St. Michael, Toronto, Ont.; Institut Lady Davis et Département de psychiatrie (Thombs), Hôpital général juif et Université McGill, Montréal, Qué.; Institut für Evidenz in der Medizin ( Schünemann), Centre médical et faculté de médecine, Université de Fribourg, Fribourg, Allemagne
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- Centre de la lutte contre les maladies transmissibles et les infections (Traversy, Rodin), Agence de la santé publique du Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Département de médecine, Université de Calgary ( Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alb.; Département de médecine interne (Akl), Université américaine de Beyrouth, Beyrouth, Liban; Département de médecine familiale (Allan), Université de l'Alberta, Edmonton, Alb.; École d'épidémiologie et de santé publique (Brouwers), Université d'Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Qué.; Faculté des sciences infirmières Lawrence S. Bloomberg (Grundy), Université de Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Départements des méthodes, des données et de l'incidence de la recherche en santé (Guyatt, Schünemann), Faculté des sciences de la santé, Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ ( Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), Londres, Royaume-Uni; Département de médecine familiale (Moore), Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; Département de médecine familiale et communautaire ( Persaud) et Institut du savoir Li Ka Shing (Straus), Hôpital St. Michael, Toronto, Ont.; Institut Lady Davis et Département de psychiatrie (Thombs), Hôpital général juif et Université McGill, Montréal, Qué.; Institut für Evidenz in der Medizin ( Schünemann), Centre médical et faculté de médecine, Université de Fribourg, Fribourg, Allemagne
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- Centre de la lutte contre les maladies transmissibles et les infections (Traversy, Rodin), Agence de la santé publique du Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Département de médecine, Université de Calgary ( Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alb.; Département de médecine interne (Akl), Université américaine de Beyrouth, Beyrouth, Liban; Département de médecine familiale (Allan), Université de l'Alberta, Edmonton, Alb.; École d'épidémiologie et de santé publique (Brouwers), Université d'Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Qué.; Faculté des sciences infirmières Lawrence S. Bloomberg (Grundy), Université de Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Départements des méthodes, des données et de l'incidence de la recherche en santé (Guyatt, Schünemann), Faculté des sciences de la santé, Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ ( Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), Londres, Royaume-Uni; Département de médecine familiale (Moore), Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; Département de médecine familiale et communautaire ( Persaud) et Institut du savoir Li Ka Shing (Straus), Hôpital St. Michael, Toronto, Ont.; Institut Lady Davis et Département de psychiatrie (Thombs), Hôpital général juif et Université McGill, Montréal, Qué.; Institut für Evidenz in der Medizin ( Schünemann), Centre médical et faculté de médecine, Université de Fribourg, Fribourg, Allemagne
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- Centre de la lutte contre les maladies transmissibles et les infections (Traversy, Rodin), Agence de la santé publique du Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Département de médecine, Université de Calgary ( Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alb.; Département de médecine interne (Akl), Université américaine de Beyrouth, Beyrouth, Liban; Département de médecine familiale (Allan), Université de l'Alberta, Edmonton, Alb.; École d'épidémiologie et de santé publique (Brouwers), Université d'Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Qué.; Faculté des sciences infirmières Lawrence S. Bloomberg (Grundy), Université de Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Départements des méthodes, des données et de l'incidence de la recherche en santé (Guyatt, Schünemann), Faculté des sciences de la santé, Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ ( Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), Londres, Royaume-Uni; Département de médecine familiale (Moore), Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; Département de médecine familiale et communautaire ( Persaud) et Institut du savoir Li Ka Shing (Straus), Hôpital St. Michael, Toronto, Ont.; Institut Lady Davis et Département de psychiatrie (Thombs), Hôpital général juif et Université McGill, Montréal, Qué.; Institut für Evidenz in der Medizin ( Schünemann), Centre médical et faculté de médecine, Université de Fribourg, Fribourg, Allemagne
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- Centre de la lutte contre les maladies transmissibles et les infections (Traversy, Rodin), Agence de la santé publique du Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Département de médecine, Université de Calgary ( Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alb.; Département de médecine interne (Akl), Université américaine de Beyrouth, Beyrouth, Liban; Département de médecine familiale (Allan), Université de l'Alberta, Edmonton, Alb.; École d'épidémiologie et de santé publique (Brouwers), Université d'Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Qué.; Faculté des sciences infirmières Lawrence S. Bloomberg (Grundy), Université de Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Départements des méthodes, des données et de l'incidence de la recherche en santé (Guyatt, Schünemann), Faculté des sciences de la santé, Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ ( Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), Londres, Royaume-Uni; Département de médecine familiale (Moore), Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; Département de médecine familiale et communautaire ( Persaud) et Institut du savoir Li Ka Shing (Straus), Hôpital St. Michael, Toronto, Ont.; Institut Lady Davis et Département de psychiatrie (Thombs), Hôpital général juif et Université McGill, Montréal, Qué.; Institut für Evidenz in der Medizin ( Schünemann), Centre médical et faculté de médecine, Université de Fribourg, Fribourg, Allemagne
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- Centre de la lutte contre les maladies transmissibles et les infections (Traversy, Rodin), Agence de la santé publique du Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Département de médecine, Université de Calgary ( Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alb.; Département de médecine interne (Akl), Université américaine de Beyrouth, Beyrouth, Liban; Département de médecine familiale (Allan), Université de l'Alberta, Edmonton, Alb.; École d'épidémiologie et de santé publique (Brouwers), Université d'Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Qué.; Faculté des sciences infirmières Lawrence S. Bloomberg (Grundy), Université de Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Départements des méthodes, des données et de l'incidence de la recherche en santé (Guyatt, Schünemann), Faculté des sciences de la santé, Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ ( Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), Londres, Royaume-Uni; Département de médecine familiale (Moore), Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; Département de médecine familiale et communautaire ( Persaud) et Institut du savoir Li Ka Shing (Straus), Hôpital St. Michael, Toronto, Ont.; Institut Lady Davis et Département de psychiatrie (Thombs), Hôpital général juif et Université McGill, Montréal, Qué.; Institut für Evidenz in der Medizin ( Schünemann), Centre médical et faculté de médecine, Université de Fribourg, Fribourg, Allemagne
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- Centre de la lutte contre les maladies transmissibles et les infections (Traversy, Rodin), Agence de la santé publique du Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Département de médecine, Université de Calgary ( Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alb.; Département de médecine interne (Akl), Université américaine de Beyrouth, Beyrouth, Liban; Département de médecine familiale (Allan), Université de l'Alberta, Edmonton, Alb.; École d'épidémiologie et de santé publique (Brouwers), Université d'Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Qué.; Faculté des sciences infirmières Lawrence S. Bloomberg (Grundy), Université de Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Départements des méthodes, des données et de l'incidence de la recherche en santé (Guyatt, Schünemann), Faculté des sciences de la santé, Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ ( Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), Londres, Royaume-Uni; Département de médecine familiale (Moore), Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; Département de médecine familiale et communautaire ( Persaud) et Institut du savoir Li Ka Shing (Straus), Hôpital St. Michael, Toronto, Ont.; Institut Lady Davis et Département de psychiatrie (Thombs), Hôpital général juif et Université McGill, Montréal, Qué.; Institut für Evidenz in der Medizin ( Schünemann), Centre médical et faculté de médecine, Université de Fribourg, Fribourg, Allemagne
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- Centre de la lutte contre les maladies transmissibles et les infections (Traversy, Rodin), Agence de la santé publique du Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Département de médecine, Université de Calgary ( Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alb.; Département de médecine interne (Akl), Université américaine de Beyrouth, Beyrouth, Liban; Département de médecine familiale (Allan), Université de l'Alberta, Edmonton, Alb.; École d'épidémiologie et de santé publique (Brouwers), Université d'Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Qué.; Faculté des sciences infirmières Lawrence S. Bloomberg (Grundy), Université de Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Départements des méthodes, des données et de l'incidence de la recherche en santé (Guyatt, Schünemann), Faculté des sciences de la santé, Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ ( Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), Londres, Royaume-Uni; Département de médecine familiale (Moore), Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; Département de médecine familiale et communautaire ( Persaud) et Institut du savoir Li Ka Shing (Straus), Hôpital St. Michael, Toronto, Ont.; Institut Lady Davis et Département de psychiatrie (Thombs), Hôpital général juif et Université McGill, Montréal, Qué.; Institut für Evidenz in der Medizin ( Schünemann), Centre médical et faculté de médecine, Université de Fribourg, Fribourg, Allemagne
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- Centre de la lutte contre les maladies transmissibles et les infections (Traversy, Rodin), Agence de la santé publique du Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Département de médecine, Université de Calgary ( Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alb.; Département de médecine interne (Akl), Université américaine de Beyrouth, Beyrouth, Liban; Département de médecine familiale (Allan), Université de l'Alberta, Edmonton, Alb.; École d'épidémiologie et de santé publique (Brouwers), Université d'Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Qué.; Faculté des sciences infirmières Lawrence S. Bloomberg (Grundy), Université de Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Départements des méthodes, des données et de l'incidence de la recherche en santé (Guyatt, Schünemann), Faculté des sciences de la santé, Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ ( Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), Londres, Royaume-Uni; Département de médecine familiale (Moore), Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; Département de médecine familiale et communautaire ( Persaud) et Institut du savoir Li Ka Shing (Straus), Hôpital St. Michael, Toronto, Ont.; Institut Lady Davis et Département de psychiatrie (Thombs), Hôpital général juif et Université McGill, Montréal, Qué.; Institut für Evidenz in der Medizin ( Schünemann), Centre médical et faculté de médecine, Université de Fribourg, Fribourg, Allemagne
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- Centre de la lutte contre les maladies transmissibles et les infections (Traversy, Rodin), Agence de la santé publique du Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Département de médecine, Université de Calgary ( Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alb.; Département de médecine interne (Akl), Université américaine de Beyrouth, Beyrouth, Liban; Département de médecine familiale (Allan), Université de l'Alberta, Edmonton, Alb.; École d'épidémiologie et de santé publique (Brouwers), Université d'Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Qué.; Faculté des sciences infirmières Lawrence S. Bloomberg (Grundy), Université de Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Départements des méthodes, des données et de l'incidence de la recherche en santé (Guyatt, Schünemann), Faculté des sciences de la santé, Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ ( Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), Londres, Royaume-Uni; Département de médecine familiale (Moore), Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; Département de médecine familiale et communautaire ( Persaud) et Institut du savoir Li Ka Shing (Straus), Hôpital St. Michael, Toronto, Ont.; Institut Lady Davis et Département de psychiatrie (Thombs), Hôpital général juif et Université McGill, Montréal, Qué.; Institut für Evidenz in der Medizin ( Schünemann), Centre médical et faculté de médecine, Université de Fribourg, Fribourg, Allemagne
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- Centre de la lutte contre les maladies transmissibles et les infections (Traversy, Rodin), Agence de la santé publique du Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Département de médecine, Université de Calgary ( Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alb.; Département de médecine interne (Akl), Université américaine de Beyrouth, Beyrouth, Liban; Département de médecine familiale (Allan), Université de l'Alberta, Edmonton, Alb.; École d'épidémiologie et de santé publique (Brouwers), Université d'Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Qué.; Faculté des sciences infirmières Lawrence S. Bloomberg (Grundy), Université de Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Départements des méthodes, des données et de l'incidence de la recherche en santé (Guyatt, Schünemann), Faculté des sciences de la santé, Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ ( Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), Londres, Royaume-Uni; Département de médecine familiale (Moore), Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; Département de médecine familiale et communautaire ( Persaud) et Institut du savoir Li Ka Shing (Straus), Hôpital St. Michael, Toronto, Ont.; Institut Lady Davis et Département de psychiatrie (Thombs), Hôpital général juif et Université McGill, Montréal, Qué.; Institut für Evidenz in der Medizin ( Schünemann), Centre médical et faculté de médecine, Université de Fribourg, Fribourg, Allemagne
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- Centre de la lutte contre les maladies transmissibles et les infections (Traversy, Rodin), Agence de la santé publique du Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Département de médecine, Université de Calgary ( Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alb.; Département de médecine interne (Akl), Université américaine de Beyrouth, Beyrouth, Liban; Département de médecine familiale (Allan), Université de l'Alberta, Edmonton, Alb.; École d'épidémiologie et de santé publique (Brouwers), Université d'Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Qué.; Faculté des sciences infirmières Lawrence S. Bloomberg (Grundy), Université de Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Départements des méthodes, des données et de l'incidence de la recherche en santé (Guyatt, Schünemann), Faculté des sciences de la santé, Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ ( Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), Londres, Royaume-Uni; Département de médecine familiale (Moore), Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; Département de médecine familiale et communautaire ( Persaud) et Institut du savoir Li Ka Shing (Straus), Hôpital St. Michael, Toronto, Ont.; Institut Lady Davis et Département de psychiatrie (Thombs), Hôpital général juif et Université McGill, Montréal, Qué.; Institut für Evidenz in der Medizin ( Schünemann), Centre médical et faculté de médecine, Université de Fribourg, Fribourg, Allemagne
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- Centre de la lutte contre les maladies transmissibles et les infections (Traversy, Rodin), Agence de la santé publique du Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Département de médecine, Université de Calgary ( Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alb.; Département de médecine interne (Akl), Université américaine de Beyrouth, Beyrouth, Liban; Département de médecine familiale (Allan), Université de l'Alberta, Edmonton, Alb.; École d'épidémiologie et de santé publique (Brouwers), Université d'Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Qué.; Faculté des sciences infirmières Lawrence S. Bloomberg (Grundy), Université de Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Départements des méthodes, des données et de l'incidence de la recherche en santé (Guyatt, Schünemann), Faculté des sciences de la santé, Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ ( Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), Londres, Royaume-Uni; Département de médecine familiale (Moore), Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; Département de médecine familiale et communautaire ( Persaud) et Institut du savoir Li Ka Shing (Straus), Hôpital St. Michael, Toronto, Ont.; Institut Lady Davis et Département de psychiatrie (Thombs), Hôpital général juif et Université McGill, Montréal, Qué.; Institut für Evidenz in der Medizin ( Schünemann), Centre médical et faculté de médecine, Université de Fribourg, Fribourg, Allemagne
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- Centre de la lutte contre les maladies transmissibles et les infections (Traversy, Rodin), Agence de la santé publique du Canada, Ottawa, Ont.; Département de médecine, Université de Calgary ( Barnieh, Tonelli), Calgary, Alb.; Département de médecine interne (Akl), Université américaine de Beyrouth, Beyrouth, Liban; Département de médecine familiale (Allan), Université de l'Alberta, Edmonton, Alb.; École d'épidémiologie et de santé publique (Brouwers), Université d'Ottawa, Ottawa, Ont.; Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (Ganache), Montréal, Qué.; Faculté des sciences infirmières Lawrence S. Bloomberg (Grundy), Université de Toronto, Toronto, Ont.; Départements des méthodes, des données et de l'incidence de la recherche en santé (Guyatt, Schünemann), Faculté des sciences de la santé, Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; CMAJ ( Kelsall), Ottawa, Ont.; National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (Leng), Londres, Royaume-Uni; Département de médecine familiale (Moore), Université McMaster, Hamilton, Ont.; Département de médecine familiale et communautaire ( Persaud) et Institut du savoir Li Ka Shing (Straus), Hôpital St. Michael, Toronto, Ont.; Institut Lady Davis et Département de psychiatrie (Thombs), Hôpital général juif et Université McGill, Montréal, Qué.; Institut für Evidenz in der Medizin ( Schünemann), Centre médical et faculté de médecine, Université de Fribourg, Fribourg, Allemagne
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Heen AF, Lytvyn L, Shapiro M, Guyatt GH, Siemieniuk RAC, Zhang Y, Manja V, Vandvik PO, Agoritsas T. Patient values and preferences on valve replacement for aortic stenosis: a systematic review. Heart 2021; 107:1289-1295. [PMID: 33563630 PMCID: PMC8327404 DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2020-318334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The review aims to summarise evidence addressing patients’ values, preferences and practical issues on deciding between transcatheter aortic valve insertion (TAVI) and surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) for aortic stenosis. We searched databases and grey literature until June 2020. We included studies of adults with aortic stenosis eliciting values and preferences about treatment, excluding medical management or palliative care. Qualitative findings were synthesised using thematic analysis, and quantitative findings were narratively described. Evidence certainty was assessed using CERQual (Confidence in the Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative Research) and GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation). We included eight studies. Findings ranged from low to very low certainty. Most studies only addressed TAVI. Studies addressing both TAVI and SAVR reported on factors affecting patients’ decision-making along with treatment effectiveness, instead of trade-offs between procedures. Willingness to accept risk varied considerably. To improve their health status, participants were willing to accept higher mortality risk than current evidence suggests for either procedure. No study explicitly addressed valve reintervention, and one study reported variability in willingness to accept shorter duration of known effectiveness of TAVI compared with SAVR. The most common themes were desire for symptom relief and improved function. Participants preferred minimally invasive procedures with shorter hospital stay and recovery. The current body of evidence on patients’ values, preferences and practical issues related to aortic stenosis management is of suboptimal rigour and reports widely disparate results regarding patients’ perceptions. These findings emphasise the need for higher quality studies to inform clinical practice guidelines and the central importance of shared decision-making to individualise care fitted to each patient.
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- Anja Fog Heen
- Department of Medicine, Innlandet Hospital Trust Gjøvik Hospital, Brumunddal, Norway
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of California Davis, Sacramento, California, USA.,Department of Medicine, Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System, Mather, California, USA
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- Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.,Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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Palmer SC, Tendal B, Mustafa RA, Vandvik PO, Li S, Hao Q, Tunnicliffe D, Ruospo M, Natale P, Saglimbene V, Nicolucci A, Johnson DW, Tonelli M, Rossi MC, Badve SV, Cho Y, Nadeau-Fredette AC, Burke M, Faruque LI, Lloyd A, Ahmad N, Liu Y, Tiv S, Millard T, Gagliardi L, Kolanu N, Barmanray RD, McMorrow R, Raygoza Cortez AK, White H, Chen X, Zhou X, Liu J, Rodríguez AF, González-Colmenero AD, Wang Y, Li L, Sutanto S, Solis RC, Díaz González-Colmenero F, Rodriguez-Gutierrez R, Walsh M, Guyatt G, Strippoli GFM. Sodium-glucose cotransporter protein-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists for type 2 diabetes: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. BMJ 2021; 372:m4573. [PMID: 33441402 PMCID: PMC7804890 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.m4573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 314] [Impact Index Per Article: 104.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists in patients with type 2 diabetes at varying cardiovascular and renal risk. DESIGN Network meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES Medline, Embase, and Cochrane CENTRAL up to 11 August 2020. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR SELECTING STUDIES Randomised controlled trials comparing SGLT-2 inhibitors or GLP-1 receptor agonists with placebo, standard care, or other glucose lowering treatment in adults with type 2 diabetes with follow up of 24 weeks or longer. Studies were screened independently by two reviewers for eligibility, extracted data, and assessed risk of bias. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Frequentist random effects network meta-analysis was carried out and GRADE (grading of recommendations assessment, development, and evaluation) used to assess evidence certainty. Results included estimated absolute effects of treatment per 1000 patients treated for five years for patients at very low risk (no cardiovascular risk factors), low risk (three or more cardiovascular risk factors), moderate risk (cardiovascular disease), high risk (chronic kidney disease), and very high risk (cardiovascular disease and kidney disease). A guideline panel provided oversight of the systematic review. RESULTS 764 trials including 421 346 patients proved eligible. All results refer to the addition of SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists to existing diabetes treatment. Both classes of drugs lowered all cause mortality, cardiovascular mortality, non-fatal myocardial infarction, and kidney failure (high certainty evidence). Notable differences were found between the two agents: SGLT-2 inhibitors reduced admission to hospital for heart failure more than GLP-1 receptor agonists, and GLP-1 receptor agonists reduced non-fatal stroke more than SGLT-2 inhibitors (which appeared to have no effect). SGLT-2 inhibitors caused genital infection (high certainty), whereas GLP-1 receptor agonists might cause severe gastrointestinal events (low certainty). Low certainty evidence suggested that SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists might lower body weight. Little or no evidence was found for the effect of SGLT-2 inhibitors or GLP-1 receptor agonists on limb amputation, blindness, eye disease, neuropathic pain, or health related quality of life. The absolute benefits of these drugs vary substantially across patients from low to very high risk of cardiovascular and renal outcomes (eg, SGLT-2 inhibitors resulted in 3 to 40 fewer deaths in 1000 patients over five years; see interactive decision support tool (https://magicevidence.org/match-it/200820dist/#!/) for all outcomes. CONCLUSIONS In patients with type 2 diabetes, SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists reduced cardiovascular and renal outcomes, with some differences in benefits and harms. Absolute benefits are determined by individual risk profiles of patients, with clear implications for clinical practice, as reflected in the BMJ Rapid Recommendations directly informed by this systematic review. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42019153180.
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- Suetonia C Palmer
- Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS, USA
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Division of Population Health and Genomics, Ninewells Hospital, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Centre for Gerontology and Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, University of Bari, Piazza Giulio CESARE, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, University of Bari, Piazza Giulio CESARE, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, University of Bari, Piazza Giulio CESARE, 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Centre for Outcomes Research and Clinical Epidemiology (CORESEARCH), Pescara, Italy
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- Department of Nephrology, Division of Medicine, University of Queensland at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia
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- Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Centre for Outcomes Research and Clinical Epidemiology (CORESEARCH), Pescara, Italy
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- George Institute for Global Health, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Nephrology, Division of Medicine, University of Queensland at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Endocrine and Diabetes Unit, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville, SA, Australia
- Endocrine and Metabolic Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Plataforma INVEST Medicina UANL-KER Unit Mayo Clinic (KER Unit Mexico), Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Monterrey, Mexico
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Evidence-based Medicine Research Centre, Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, China
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- Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Centre, Cochrane China Centre
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- Plataforma INVEST Medicina UANL-KER Unit Mayo Clinic (KER Unit Mexico), Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Monterrey, Mexico
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- West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Centre, Cochrane China Centre
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Plataforma INVEST Medicina UANL-KER Unit Mayo Clinic (KER Unit Mexico), Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Plataforma INVEST Medicina UANL-KER Unit Mayo Clinic (KER Unit Mexico), Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, University of Bari, Piazza Giulio CESARE, 70124 Bari, Italy
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Bekkering G, Delvaux N, Vankrunkelsven P, Toelen J, Aertgeerts S, Crommen S, Bruyckere PD, Devisch I, Lernout T, Masschalck K, Milissen N, Molenberghs G, Pascal A, Plomteux O, Raes M, Rans L, Seghers A, Sweldens L, Vandenbussche J, Vanham G, Wollants E, Aertgeerts B. Closing schools for SARS-CoV-2: a pragmatic rapid recommendation. BMJ Paediatr Open 2021; 5:e000971. [PMID: 34192193 PMCID: PMC7868123 DOI: 10.1136/bmjpo-2020-000971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Revised: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In Belgium, schools closed during the first lockdown in March 2020, with a partial reopening in May. They fully reopened in September. During the summer, infections started to increase in the general population, speeding up in September. Some measures were taken to limit social contacts but those were insufficient to mitigate the exponential rise of infections in October. Children were still receiving all lessons at school at that time and it was questioned whether this position was tenable. We systematically compared the benefits and harms of closing primary and secondary schools and developed a recommendation. METHODS A multidisciplinary panel, including school pupils and teachers, educational experts, clinicians and researchers, produced this recommendation in compliance with the standards for trustworthy rapid guidelines. The recommendation is based on data collected through national surveillance or studies from Belgium, and supported by a rapid literature review. RESULTS Closing schools during the first lockdown probably resulted in a large learning delay and possibly led to more cases of child abuse. We are uncertain about the effect on the infection rate, hospitalisations, transmission rates, mental health of children, teachers and parents. The panel concluded that the balance of benefits and harms of closing schools clearly shifts against closing schools. Detrimental effects are even worse for vulnerable children. This recommendation is affected by the local virus circulation. CONCLUSION The guideline panel issues a strong recommendation against closing schools when the virus circulation is low to moderate, and a weak recommendation against closing schools when the virus circulation is high. It does not apply when the school system cannot function due to lack of teachers, too many children who are at home or a shortage of support services. As the results of international studies are consistent with Belgian study results, this recommendation may also be relevant internationally.
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- Geertruida Bekkering
- Academic Center for General Practice, KU Leuven, Leuven, Flanders, Belgium.,Center for Evidence-Based Medicine, Leuven, Belgium
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- Academic Center for General Practice, KU Leuven, Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
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- Academic Center for General Practice, KU Leuven, Leuven, Flanders, Belgium.,Center for Evidence-Based Medicine, Leuven, Belgium
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- Pediatrics, UZ Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
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- Teacher Training Department, Artevelde University College, Gent, Belgium.,SCS, University of Leiden, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, UGent, Gent, Belgium
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- Data Science Institute, UHasselt BIOMED, Diepenbeek, Limburg, Belgium.,Center for Biostatistics and Statistical Bioinformation, KU Leuven, Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
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- Hotelschool Ter Groene Poorte, Secondary School, Brugge, Belgium
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- Pediatrics, Jessa Hospital VZW, Hasselt, Belgium.,Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- De Olm, Special Primary Education, Herk-de-Stad, Belgium
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- Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerpen, Belgium
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- Clinical and Epidemiological Virology, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Rega Institute for Medical Research, KU Leuven, Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
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- Academic Center for General Practice, KU Leuven, Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
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A framework for practical issues was developed to inform shared decision-making tools and clinical guidelines. J Clin Epidemiol 2020; 129:104-113. [PMID: 33049326 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2020.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Revised: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The objective of the study was to develop and test feasibility of a framework of patient-important practical issues. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING Guidelines and shared decision-making tools help facilitate discussions about patient-important outcomes of care alternatives, but typically ignore practical issues patients consider when implementing care into their daily routines. Using grounded theory, practical issues in the HealthTalk.org registry and in Option Grids were identified and categorized into a framework. We integrated the framework into the MAGIC authoring and publication platform and digitally structured authoring and publication platform and appraised its use in The BMJ Rapid Recommendations. RESULTS The framework included the following 15 categories: medication routine, tests and visits, procedure and device, recovery and adaptation, coordination of care, adverse effects, interactions and antidote, physical well-being, emotional well-being, pregnancy and nursing, costs and access, food and drinks, exercise and activities, social life and relationships, work and education, travel and driving. Implementation in 15 BMJ Rapid Recommendations added 283 issues to 35 recommendations. The most frequently used category was procedure and device, and the least frequent was social life and relationship. CONCLUSION Adding practical issues systematically to evidence summaries is feasible and can inform guidelines and tools for shared decision-making. How this inclusion can improve patient-centered care remains to be determined.
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Siemieniuk RA, Bartoszko JJ, Zeraatkar D, Kum E, Qasim A, Martinez JPD, Izcovich A, Lamontagne F, Han MA, Agarwal A, Agoritsas T, Azab M, Bravo G, Chu DK, Couban R, Devji T, Escamilla Z, Foroutan F, Gao Y, Ge L, Ghadimi M, Heels-Ansdell D, Honarmand K, Hou L, Ibrahim Q, Khamis A, Lam B, Mansilla C, Loeb M, Miroshnychenko A, Marcucci M, McLeod SL, Motaghi S, Murthy S, Mustafa RA, Pardo-Hernandez H, Rada G, Rizwan Y, Saadat P, Switzer C, Thabane L, Tomlinson G, Vandvik PO, Vernooij RW, Viteri-García A, Wang Y, Yao L, Zhao Y, Guyatt GH, Brignardello-Petersen R. Drug treatments for covid-19: living systematic review and network meta-analysis. BMJ 2020; 370:m2980. [PMID: 32732190 PMCID: PMC7390912 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.m2980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 495] [Impact Index Per Article: 123.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the effects of treatments for coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19). DESIGN Living systematic review and network meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES WHO covid-19 database, a comprehensive multilingual source of global covid-19 literature, up to 3 December 2021 and six additional Chinese databases up to 20 February 2021. Studies identified as of 1 December 2021 were included in the analysis. STUDY SELECTION Randomised clinical trials in which people with suspected, probable, or confirmed covid-19 were randomised to drug treatment or to standard care or placebo. Pairs of reviewers independently screened potentially eligible articles. METHODS After duplicate data abstraction, a bayesian network meta-analysis was conducted. Risk of bias of the included studies was assessed using a modification of the Cochrane risk of bias 2.0 tool, and the certainty of the evidence using the grading of recommendations assessment, development, and evaluation (GRADE) approach. For each outcome, interventions were classified in groups from the most to the least beneficial or harmful following GRADE guidance. RESULTS 463 trials enrolling 166 581 patients were included; 267 (57.7%) trials and 89 814 (53.9%) patients are new from the previous iteration; 265 (57.2%) trials evaluating treatments with at least 100 patients or 20 events met the threshold for inclusion in the analyses. Compared with standard care, three drugs reduced mortality in patients with mostly severe disease with at least moderate certainty: systemic corticosteroids (risk difference 23 fewer per 1000 patients, 95% credible interval 40 fewer to 7 fewer, moderate certainty), interleukin-6 receptor antagonists when given with corticosteroids (23 fewer per 1000, 36 fewer to 7 fewer, moderate certainty), and Janus kinase inhibitors (44 fewer per 1000, 64 fewer to 20 fewer, high certainty). Compared with standard care, two drugs probably reduce hospital admission in patients with non-severe disease: nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (36 fewer per 1000, 41 fewer to 26 fewer, moderate certainty) and molnupiravir (19 fewer per 1000, 29 fewer to 5 fewer, moderate certainty). Remdesivir may reduce hospital admission (29 fewer per 1000, 40 fewer to 6 fewer, low certainty). Only molnupiravir had at least moderate quality evidence of a reduction in time to symptom resolution (3.3 days fewer, 4.8 fewer to 1.6 fewer, moderate certainty); several others showed a possible benefit. Several drugs may increase the risk of adverse effects leading to drug discontinuation; hydroxychloroquine probably increases the risk of mechanical ventilation (moderate certainty). CONCLUSION Corticosteroids, interleukin-6 receptor antagonists, and Janus kinase inhibitors probably reduce mortality and confer other important benefits in patients with severe covid-19. Molnupiravir and nirmatrelvir/ritonavir probably reduce admission to hospital in patients with non-severe covid-19. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION This review was not registered. The protocol is publicly available in the supplementary material. READERS' NOTE This article is a living systematic review that will be updated to reflect emerging evidence. Updates may occur for up to two years from the date of original publication. This is the fifth version of the original article published on 30 July 2020 (BMJ 2020;370:m2980), and previous versions can be found as data supplements. When citing this paper please consider adding the version number and date of access for clarity.
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- Reed Ac Siemieniuk
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Joint first authors
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Joint first authors
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Joint first authors
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Servicio de Clinica Médica del Hospital Alemán, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Medicine and Centre de recherche du CHU de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Division of General Internal Medicine & Division of Clinical Epidemiology, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Ted Rogers Center for Heart Research, Toronto General Hospital, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Evidence Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
- Joint first authors
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Evidence Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, Hull, UK
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute, Sinai Health, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Department of Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, MO, USA
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- Iberoamerican Cochrane Centre, Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute (IIB Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain
- CIBER de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Barcelona, Spain
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- Epistemonikos Foundation, Santiago, Chile
- UC Evidence Center, Cochrane Chile Associated Center, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Epistemonikos Foundation, Santiago, Chile
- Centro de Investigación de Salud Pública y Epidemiología Clínica (CISPEC), Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud Eugenio Espejo, Universidad UTE, Quito, Ecuador
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, 1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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Rochwerg B, Agarwal A, Zeng L, Leo YS, Appiah JA, Agoritsas T, Bartoszko J, Brignardello-Petersen R, Ergan B, Ge L, Geduld H, Gershengorn HB, Manai H, Huang M, Lamontagne F, Kanda S, Kawano-Dourado L, Kurian L, Kwizera A, Murthy S, Qadir N, Siemieniuk R, Silvestre MA, Vandvik PO, Ye Z, Zeraatkar D, Guyatt G. Remdesivir for severe covid-19: a clinical practice guideline. BMJ 2020; 370:m2924. [PMID: 32732352 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.m2924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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CLINICAL QUESTION What is the role of remdesivir in the treatment of severe covid-19? This guideline was triggered by the ACTT-1 trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine on 22 May 2020. CURRENT PRACTICE Remdesivir has received worldwide attention as a potentially effective treatment for severe covid-19. After rapid market approval in the US, remdesivir is already being used in clinical practice. RECOMMENDATIONS The guideline panel makes a weak recommendation for the use of remdesivir in severe covid-19 while recommending continuation of active enrolment of patients into ongoing randomised controlled trials examining remdesivir. HOW THIS GUIDELINE WAS CREATED An international panel of patients, clinicians, and methodologists produced these recommendations in adherence with standards for trustworthy guidelines using the GRADE approach. The recommendations are based on a linked systematic review and network meta-analysis. The panel considered an individual patient perspective and allowed contextual factors (such as resources) to be taken into account for countries and healthcare systems. THE EVIDENCE The linked systematic review (published 31 Jul 2020) identified two randomised trials with 1300 participants, showing low certainty evidence that remdesivir may be effective in reducing time to clinical improvement and may decrease mortality in patients with severe covid-19. Remdesivir probably has no important effect on need for invasive mechanical ventilation. Remdesivir may have little or no effect on hospital length of stay. UNDERSTANDING THE RECOMMENDATION Most patients with severe covid-19 would likely choose treatment with remdesivir given the potential reduction in time to clinical improvement. However, given the low certainty evidence for critical outcomes and the fact that different perspectives, values, and preferences may alter decisions regarding remdesivir, the panel issued a weak recommendation with strong support for continued recruitment in randomised trials.
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- Bram Rochwerg
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Pharmacy Department-Evidence-Based Pharmacy Center, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- National Center for Infectious Diseases, Singapore
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Division of General Internal Medicine & Division of Clinical Epidemiology, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Not panel member, systematic review team and resource for guideline panel
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Not panel member, systematic review team and resource for guideline panel
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Dokuz Eylul University, School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Evidence Based Social Science Research Centre, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
- Department of Social Medicine and Health Management, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
- Not panel member, systematic review team and resource for guideline panel
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- Division of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA
- Division of Critical Care Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, USA
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- Emergency Medical Services, Faculty of Medicine, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Guangdong Kuaiwen Information Technology Co. LTD, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Medicine, Centre de recherche du CHU de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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- Pulmonary Division, Heart Institute (InCor)- HCFMUSP, Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Research Institute, Hospital do Coração (HCor), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, New York, USA
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Not panel member, resource for methodology and content support
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Kalusugan ng Mag-Ina (Health of Mother and Child), Inc., Quezon City, Philippines
- Asia-Pacific Center for Evidence-Based Healthcare, Manila, Philippines
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- Department of Health Economics and Health Management, Institute for Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Not panel member, systematic review team and resource for guideline panel
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA
- Not panel member, resource for methodology and content support
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Marx N, Rydén L, Brosius F, Ceriello A, Cheung M, Cosentino F, Green J, Kellerer M, Koob S, Kosiborod M, Nedungadi P, Rodbard HW, Vandvik PO, Standl E, Schnell O. Proceedings of the Guideline Workshop 2019: Strategies for the Optimization of Guideline Processes in Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Kidney Diseases. Diabetes Technol Ther 2020; 22:546-552. [PMID: 32903066 DOI: 10.1089/dia.2020.0086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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The Guideline Workshop 2019, held in October 2019 in Munich, Germany, had the purpose of facilitating discussion on strategies for optimization of guideline processes in diabetes among a group of representatives of renown national and international societies in the field of diabetes, cardiology, and nephrology. Results of this panel's discussions are presented in this article and comprise a variety of suggestions for improving the quality and usability of guidelines, as well as to accelerate the development and responsiveness of guidelines to newly published, relevant data from clinical trials such as cardiovascular outcome trials in diabetes mellitus. These include, but are not limited to, recommendations to optimize presentation of content in guidelines, use of the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach to rating the quality of evidence to harmonize guidelines, and utilization of digital health technologies to accelerate, streamline, and optimize communication on relevant data and development of clinical guidelines and necessary updates, while reducing costs. Recognizing that achieving alignment in guideline development among various medical organizations will be a long-term process, representatives from cross-sectional medical organizations relevant to cardio/renal metabolic disease and experts in guideline methodology will work together in the future. Among other activities, it is planned to continue the activity and organize a Guideline Workshop in 2020.
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- Nikolaus Marx
- Department of Internal Medicine I, University Hospital Aachen, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Medicine K2, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes, Brussels, Belgium
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- Duke University Medical Center, Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- PCNA National Office, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute and University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
- The George Institute for Global Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Vandvik PO, Brandt L. Future of Evidence Ecosystem Series: Evidence ecosystems and learning health systems: why bother? J Clin Epidemiol 2020; 123:166-170. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2020.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2020] [Revised: 02/20/2020] [Accepted: 02/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Although the amount of information generated during this most recent coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic is enormous, much is of uncertain trustworthiness. This review summaries the many potential sources of information that clinicians turn to during pandemic illness, the challenges associated with performing methodologically sound research in this setting and potential approaching to conducting well done research during a health crisis.
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Ye Z, Reintam Blaser A, Lytvyn L, Wang Y, Guyatt GH, Mikita JS, Roberts J, Agoritsas T, Bertschy S, Boroli F, Camsooksai J, Du B, Heen AF, Lu J, Mella JM, Vandvik PO, Wise R, Zheng Y, Liu L, Siemieniuk RAC. Gastrointestinal bleeding prophylaxis for critically ill patients: a clinical practice guideline. BMJ 2020; 368:l6722. [PMID: 31907223 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.l6722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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CLINICAL QUESTION What is the role of gastrointestinal bleeding prophylaxis (stress ulcer prophylaxis) in critically ill patients? This guideline was prompted by the publication of a new large randomised controlled trial. CURRENT PRACTICE Gastric acid suppression with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs) is commonly done to prevent gastrointestinal bleeding in critically ill patients. Existing guidelines vary in their recommendations of which population to treat and which agent to use. RECOMMENDATIONS This guideline panel makes a weak recommendation for using gastrointestinal bleeding prophylaxis in critically ill patients at high risk (>4%) of clinically important gastrointestinal bleeding, and a weak recommendation for not using prophylaxis in patients at lower risk of clinically important bleeding (≤4%). The panel identified risk categories based on evidence, with variable certainty regarding risk factors. The panel suggests using a PPI rather than a H2RA (weak recommendation) and recommends against using sucralfate (strong recommendation). HOW THIS GUIDELINE WAS CREATED A guideline panel including patients, clinicians, and methodologists produced these recommendations using standards for trustworthy guidelines and the GRADE approach. The recommendations are based on a linked systematic review and network meta-analysis. A weak recommendation means that both options are reasonable. THE EVIDENCE The linked systematic review and network meta-analysis estimated the benefit and harm of these medications in 12 660 critically ill patients in 72 trials. Both PPIs and H2RAs reduce the risk of clinically important bleeding. The effect is larger in patients at higher bleeding risk (those with a coagulopathy, chronic liver disease, or receiving mechanical ventilation but not enteral nutrition or two or more of mechanical ventilation with enteral nutrition, acute kidney injury, sepsis, and shock) (moderate certainty). PPIs and H2RAs might increase the risk of pneumonia (low certainty). They probably do not have an effect on mortality (moderate certainty), length of hospital stay, or any other important outcomes. PPIs probably reduce the risk of bleeding more than H2RAs (moderate certainty). UNDERSTANDING THE RECOMMENDATION In most critically ill patients, the reduction in clinically important gastrointestinal bleeding from gastric acid suppressants is closely balanced with the possibility of pneumonia. Clinicians should consider individual patient values, risk of bleeding, and other factors such as medication availability when deciding whether to use gastrointestinal bleeding prophylaxis. Visual overviews provide the relative and absolute benefits and harms of the options in multilayered evidence summaries and decision aids available on MAGICapp.
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- Zhikang Ye
- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Lucerne, Switzerland
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Division of General Internal Medicine & Division of Clinical Epidemiology, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Adult intensive care unit, Department of Acute Medicine, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Medical intensive care unit, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Medicine, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Gjøvik, Norway
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- Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, Hospital Alemán, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Discipline of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, School of Clinical Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
- Adult Intensive Care, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
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- Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Wang Y, Ye Z, Ge L, Siemieniuk RAC, Wang X, Wang Y, Hou L, Ma Z, Agoritsas T, Vandvik PO, Perner A, Møller MH, Guyatt GH, Liu L. Efficacy and safety of gastrointestinal bleeding prophylaxis in critically ill patients: systematic review and network meta-analysis. BMJ 2020; 368:l6744. [PMID: 31907166 PMCID: PMC7190057 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.l6744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine, in critically ill patients, the relative impact of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs), sucralfate, or no gastrointestinal bleeding prophylaxis (or stress ulcer prophylaxis) on outcomes important to patients. DESIGN Systematic review and network meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES Medline, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, trial registers, and grey literature up to March 2019. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR SELECTING STUDIES AND METHODS We included randomised controlled trials that compared gastrointestinal bleeding prophylaxis with PPIs, H2RAs, or sucralfate versus one another or placebo or no prophylaxis in adult critically ill patients. Two reviewers independently screened studies for eligibility, extracted data, and assessed risk of bias. A parallel guideline committee (BMJ Rapid Recommendation) provided critical oversight of the systematic review, including identifying outcomes important to patients. We performed random-effects pairwise and network meta-analyses and used GRADE to assess certainty of evidence for each outcome. When results differed between low risk and high risk of bias studies, we used the former as best estimates. RESULTS Seventy two trials including 12 660 patients proved eligible. For patients at highest risk (>8%) or high risk (4-8%) of bleeding, both PPIs and H2RAs probably reduce clinically important gastrointestinal bleeding compared with placebo or no prophylaxis (odds ratio for PPIs 0.61 (95% confidence interval 0.42 to 0.89), 3.3% fewer for highest risk and 2.3% fewer for high risk patients, moderate certainty; odds ratio for H2RAs 0.46 (0.27 to 0.79), 4.6% fewer for highest risk and 3.1% fewer for high risk patients, moderate certainty). Both may increase the risk of pneumonia compared with no prophylaxis (odds ratio for PPIs 1.39 (0.98 to 2.10), 5.0% more, low certainty; odds ratio for H2RAs 1.26 (0.89 to 1.85), 3.4% more, low certainty). It is likely that neither affect mortality (PPIs 1.06 (0.90 to 1.28), 1.3% more, moderate certainty; H2RAs 0.96 (0.79 to 1.19), 0.9% fewer, moderate certainty). Otherwise, results provided no support for any affect on mortality, Clostridium difficile infection, length of intensive care stay, length of hospital stay, or duration of mechanical ventilation (varying certainty of evidence). CONCLUSIONS For higher risk critically ill patients, PPIs and H2RAs likely result in important reductions in gastrointestinal bleeding compared with no prophylaxis; for patients at low risk, the reduction in bleeding may be unimportant. Both PPIs and H2RAs may result in important increases in pneumonia. Variable quality evidence suggested no important effects of interventions on mortality or other in-hospital morbidity outcomes. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42019126656.
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- Ying Wang
- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Evidence Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Evidence Based Social Science Research Center, School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
- Division of General Internal Medicine and Division of Clinical Epidemiology, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Intensive Care, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Intensive Care, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Moynihan R, Bero L, Hill S, Johansson M, Lexchin J, Macdonald H, Mintzes B, Pearson C, Rodwin MA, Stavdal A, Stegenga J, Thombs BD, Thornton H, Vandvik PO, Wieseler B, Godlee F. Pathways to independence: towards producing and using trustworthy evidence. BMJ 2019; 367:l6576. [PMID: 31796508 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.l6576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Ray Moynihan
- Institute for Evidence Based Healthcare, Bond University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy and Charles Perkins Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, Australia
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- Science Division, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- School of Health Policy and Management, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Pharmacy and Charles Perkins Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, Australia
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- Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Lady Davis Institute of the Jewish General Hospital and McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Medicine, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Gjøvik, Norway
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- Drug Assessment, Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG), Cologne, Germany
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Wang Y, McGuire TM, Hollingworth SA, Dong Y, Van Driel ML. Antifungal agents for invasive candidiasis in non-neutropenic critically ill adults: What do the guidelines recommend? Int J Infect Dis 2019; 89:137-145. [PMID: 31639522 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2019.10.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2019] [Revised: 10/07/2019] [Accepted: 10/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Recommendations in clinical practice guidelines (CPG) may differ and cause confusion. Our objective was to appraise CPGs for antifungal treatment of invasive candidiasis (IC) in non-neutropenic critically ill adult patients. METHODS We systematically searched the literature for CPGs published between 2008 and 2018. We assessed the quality of each guideline using six domains of the AGREE II instrument. We extracted and compared recommendations for different treatment strategies and assessed content quality. RESULTS Of 19 guidelines, the mean overall AGREE II score was 58%. The domain 'clarity of presentation' received the highest scores (88%) and 'applicability' the lowest (18%). CPGs provided detailed recommendations on antifungal prophylaxis (n = 10), with fluconazole recommended as initial prophylaxis in all seven CPGs citing a specific drug. Echinocandin was recommended as the initial drug in all 16 CPGs supporting empirical/pre-emptive treatment; and in 18 of 19 for targeted invasive candidiasis treatment. However, it remains unclear when to initiate prophylaxis, empirical or pre-emptive therapy or when to step down. CONCLUSIONS The methodological quality of CPGs for antifungal treatment of IC in non-neutropenic critically ill patients is suboptimal. Some treatment recommendations were inconsistent across indications and require local guidance to help clinicians make better informed decisions.
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- Yan Wang
- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China; Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China; School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia.
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia; Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine, Bond University, Robina, Queensland, Australia; Mater Pharmacy, Mater Health, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
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- Primary Care Clinical Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia.
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Helsingen LM, Vandvik PO, Jodal HC, Agoritsas T, Lytvyn L, Anderson JC, Auer R, Murphy SB, Almadi MA, Corley DA, Quinlan C, Fuchs JM, McKinnon A, Qaseem A, Heen AF, Siemieniuk RAC, Kalager M, Usher-Smith JA, Lansdorp-Vogelaar I, Bretthauer M, Guyatt G. Colorectal cancer screening with faecal immunochemical testing, sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy: a clinical practice guideline. BMJ 2019; 367:l5515. [PMID: 31578196 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.l5515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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CLINICAL QUESTION Recent 15-year updates of sigmoidoscopy screening trials provide new evidence on the effectiveness of colorectal cancer screening. Prompted by the new evidence, we asked: "Does colorectal cancer screening make an important difference to health outcomes in individuals initiating screening at age 50 to 79? And which screening option is best?" CURRENT PRACTICE Numerous guidelines recommend screening, but vary on recommended test, age and screening frequency. This guideline looks at the evidence and makes recommendations on screening for four screening options: faecal immunochemical test (FIT) every year, FIT every two years, a single sigmoidoscopy, or a single colonoscopy. RECOMMENDATIONS These recommendations apply to adults aged 50-79 years with no prior screening, no symptoms of colorectal cancer, and a life expectancy of at least 15 years. For individuals with an estimated 15-year colorectal cancer risk below 3%, we suggest no screening (weak recommendation). For individuals with an estimated 15-year risk above 3%, we suggest screening with one of the four screening options: FIT every year, FIT every two years, a single sigmoidoscopy, or a single colonoscopy (weak recommendation). With our guidance we publish the linked research, a graphic of the absolute harms and benefits, a clear description of how we reached our value judgments, and linked decision aids. HOW THIS GUIDELINE WAS CREATED A guideline panel including patients, clinicians, content experts and methodologists produced these recommendations using GRADE and in adherence with standards for trustworthy guidelines. A linked systematic review of colorectal cancer screening trials and microsimulation modelling were performed to inform the panel of 15-year screening benefits and harms. The panel also reviewed each screening option's practical issues and burdens. Based on their own experience, the panel estimated the magnitude of benefit typical members of the population would value to opt for screening and used the benefit thresholds to inform their recommendations. THE EVIDENCE Overall there was substantial uncertainty (low certainty evidence) regarding the 15-year benefits, burdens and harms of screening. Best estimates suggested that all four screening options resulted in similar colorectal cancer mortality reductions. FIT every two years may have little or no effect on cancer incidence over 15 years, while FIT every year, sigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy may reduce cancer incidence, although for FIT the incidence reduction is small compared with sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy. Screening related serious gastrointestinal and cardiovascular adverse events are rare. The magnitude of the benefits is dependent on the individual risk, while harms and burdens are less strongly associated with cancer risk. UNDERSTANDING THE RECOMMENDATION Based on benefits, harms, and burdens of screening, the panel inferred that most informed individuals with a 15-year risk of colorectal cancer of 3% or higher are likely to choose screening, and most individuals with a risk of below 3% are likely to decline screening. Given varying values and preferences, optimal care will require shared decision making.
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- Lise M Helsingen
- Clinical Effectiveness Research Group, Department of Transplantation Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Clinical Effectiveness Research Group, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Frontier Science Foundation, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Medicine, Lovisenberg Diaconal Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Clinical Effectiveness Research Group, Department of Transplantation Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Clinical Effectiveness Research Group, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Frontier Science Foundation, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division General Internal Medicine & Division of Clinical Epidemiology, University Hospitals of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, White River Junction, Vermont, USA
- The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, New Hampshire, USA
- University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, USA
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- Institute of Primary Health Care, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- Center for Primary Care and Public Health, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Division of Gastroenterology, The McGill University Health Center, Montreal General Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, California, USA
- Department of Gastroenterology, San Francisco Medical Center, California, USA
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- Cochrane Consumers
- Society for Participatory Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Mighty Casey Media, LLC, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- American College of Physicians, Philadelphia, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Innlandet Hospital Trust-division, Gjøvik, Norway
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Clinical Effectiveness Research Group, Department of Transplantation Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Clinical Effectiveness Research Group, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Frontier Science Foundation, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- The Primary Care Unit, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Clinical Effectiveness Research Group, Department of Transplantation Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Clinical Effectiveness Research Group, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Frontier Science Foundation, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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Jodal HC, Helsingen LM, Anderson JC, Lytvyn L, Vandvik PO, Emilsson L. Colorectal cancer screening with faecal testing, sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e032773. [PMID: 31578199 PMCID: PMC6797379 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-032773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Evaluate effectiveness, harms and burdens of faecal blood testing, sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy screening for colorectal cancer over 15 years. DESIGN We performed an update of a Cochrane systematic review, and performed network meta-analysis comparing randomised trials evaluating colorectal cancer screening with guaiac faecal occult blood test (gFOBT) (annual, biennial), faecal immunochemical test (FIT) (annual, biennial), sigmoidoscopy (once-only) or colonoscopy (once-only) in a healthy population, aged 50-79 years. We conducted subgroup analysis on sex. Follow-up >5 years was required for analysis of colorectal cancer incidence and mortality. RESULTS 12 randomised trials proved eligible. Compared with no-screening, we found high certainty evidence for sigmoidoscopy screening slightly reducing colorectal cancer incidence (relative risk (RR) 0.76; 95% confidence interval (CI 0.70 to 0.83) and mortality (RR 0.74; 95% CI 0.69 to 0.80), while gFOBT screening had little or no difference on colorectal cancer incidence, but slightly reduced colorectal cancer mortality (annual: RR 0.69; 95% CI 0.56 to 0.86, biennial: RR 0.88; 95% CI 0.82 to 0.93). No screening test reduced mortality nor incidence by more than six per 1000 screened over 15 years. Sigmoidoscopy had a greater effect in men, for both colorectal cancer incidence (women: RR 0.86; 95% CI 0.81 to 0.92, men: RR 0.75, 95% CI 0.71 to 0.79), and mortality (women: RR 0.85; 95% CI 0.71 to 0.96, men: RR 0.67; 95% CI 0.61 to 0.75) (moderate certainty). CONCLUSIONS In a 15-year perspective, sigmoidoscopy reduces colorectal cancer incidence, while sigmoidoscopy, annual and biennial gFOBT all reduce colorectal cancer mortality. Sigmoidoscopy may reduce colorectal cancer incidence and mortality more in men than in women. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42018093401.
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- Henriette C Jodal
- Clinical Effectiveness Research Group, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Clinical Effectiveness Research Group, Department of Transplantation Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Frontier Science Foundation, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Clinical Effectiveness Research Group, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Clinical Effectiveness Research Group, Department of Transplantation Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Frontier Science Foundation, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, White River Junction, Vermont, USA
- The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, New Hampshire, USA
- University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Medicine, Lovisenberg Diaconal Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Clinical Effectiveness Research Group, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Vårdcentralen Värmlands Nysäter & Centre for Clinical Research, County Council of Värmland, Karlstad, Sweden
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Mahtani KR, Heneghan C, Aronson J. Single or dual antiplatelet therapy after a transient ischaemic attack or minor ischaemic stroke? BMJ Evid Based Med 2019; 24:196-197. [PMID: 31167935 DOI: 10.1136/bmjebm-2019-111160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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- Kamal R Mahtani
- Centre for Evidence Based Medicine, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Centre for Evidence Based Medicine, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Centre for Evidence Based Medicine, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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OBJECTIVE This systematic review and meta-analysis addresses the efficacy and safety of corticosteroids in critically ill patients with sepsis. DATA SOURCES We updated a comprehensive search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL, and LILACS, and unpublished sources for randomized controlled trials that compared any corticosteroid to placebo or no corticosteroid in critically ill children and adults with sepsis. STUDY SELECTION Reviewers conducted duplicate screening of citations, data abstraction, and, using a modified Cochrane risk of bias tool, individual study risk of bias assessment. DATA EXTRACTION A parallel guideline committee provided input on the design and interpretation of the systematic review, including the selection of outcomes important to patients. We assessed overall certainty in evidence using Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation methodology and performed all analyses using random-effect models. For subgroup analyses, we performed metaregression and considered p value less than 0.05 as significant. DATA SYNTHESIS Forty-two randomized controlled trials including 10,194 patients proved eligible. Based on low certainty, corticosteroids may achieve a small reduction or no reduction in the relative risk of dying in the short-term (28-31 d) (relative risk, 0.93; 95% CI, 0.84-1.03; 1.8% absolute risk reduction; 95% CI, 4.1% reduction to 0.8% increase), and possibly achieve a small effect on long-term mortality (60 d to 1 yr) based on moderate certainty (relative risk, 0.94; 95% CI, 0.89-1.00; 2.2% absolute risk reduction; 95% CI, 4.1% reduction to no effect). Corticosteroids probably result in small reductions in length of stay in ICU (mean difference, -0.73 d; 95% CI, -1.78 to 0.31) and hospital (mean difference, -0.73 d; 95% CI, -2.06 to 0.60) (moderate certainty). Corticosteroids result in higher rates of shock reversal at day 7 (relative risk, 1.26; 95% CI, 1.12-1.42) and lower Sequential Organ Failure Assessment scores at day 7 (mean difference, -1.39; 95% CI, -1.88 to -0.89) (high certainty). Corticosteroids likely increase the risk of hypernatremia (relative risk, 1.64; 95% CI, 1.32-2.03) and hyperglycemia (relative risk, 1.16; 95% CI, 1.08-1.24) (moderate certainty), may increase the risk of neuromuscular weakness (relative risk, 1.21; 95% CI, 1.01-1.52) (low certainty), and appear to have no other adverse effects (low or very low certainty). Subgroup analysis did not demonstrate a credible subgroup effect on any of the outcomes of interest (p > 0.05 for all). CONCLUSIONS In critically ill patients with sepsis, corticosteroids possibly result in a small reduction in mortality while also possibly increasing the risk of neuromuscular weakness.
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Vogel JP, Dowswell T, Lewin S, Bonet M, Hampson L, Kellie F, Portela A, Bucagu M, Norris SL, Neilson J, Gülmezoglu AM, Oladapo OT. Developing and applying a 'living guidelines' approach to WHO recommendations on maternal and perinatal health. BMJ Glob Health 2019; 4:e001683. [PMID: 31478014 PMCID: PMC6703290 DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2019-001683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2019] [Revised: 06/27/2019] [Accepted: 06/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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How should the WHO most efficiently keep its global recommendations up to date? In this article we describe how WHO developed and applied a 'living guidelines' approach to its maternal and perinatal health (MPH) recommendations, based on a systematic and continuous process of prioritisation and updating. Using this approach, 25 new or updated WHO MPH recommendations have been published in 2017-2018. The new approach helps WHO ensure its guidance is responsive to emerging evidence and remains up to date for end users.
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- Joshua P Vogel
- UNDP/UNFPA/UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction (HRP), Department of Reproductive Health and Research, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
- Maternal and Child Health Program, Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Division of Health Services and Centre for Informed Health Choices, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway
- Health Systems Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa
- Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway
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- UNDP/UNFPA/UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction (HRP), Department of Reproductive Health and Research, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Information, Evidence and Research, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- UNDP/UNFPA/UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction (HRP), Department of Reproductive Health and Research, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- UNDP/UNFPA/UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction (HRP), Department of Reproductive Health and Research, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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Dahm P, Sultan S, Murad MH. A Blast from the Past-Back to the 1970s. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2019; 197:1500-1501. [PMID: 29345971 DOI: 10.1164/rccm.201711-2186le] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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- Philipp Dahm
- 1 Minneapolis VA Medical Center Minneapolis, Minnesota.,2 University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota and
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- 1 Minneapolis VA Medical Center Minneapolis, Minnesota.,2 University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota and
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