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View article: Spin in the Titles and Abstracts of Allergy and Immunology Randomized Controlled Trials With Nonsignificant Outcomes
Spin in the Titles and Abstracts of Allergy and Immunology Randomized Controlled Trials With Nonsignificant Outcomes Open
In scientific reporting, 'spin' refers to presenting neutral or negative outcomes in a manner that infers favorable results. Spin can be especially problematic in the abstracts of randomized control trials, leading to an incorrect interpre…
View article: Prevalence of disclosed and undisclosed financial conflicts of interest among systematic review authors regarding the management of proximal humerus fractures
Prevalence of disclosed and undisclosed financial conflicts of interest among systematic review authors regarding the management of proximal humerus fractures Open
Background: A systematic review is an important evidence synthesis technique used to collate results from individual studies, such as treatments for proximal humerus fractures. Therefore it is necessary to minimize bias in systematic revie…
View article: Association between author conflicts of interest and industry‐sponsorship with the favorability of outcomes of systematic reviews focusing on treatments of erectile dysfunction
Association between author conflicts of interest and industry‐sponsorship with the favorability of outcomes of systematic reviews focusing on treatments of erectile dysfunction Open
Background Authors’ conflicts of interest and industry sponsorship have been shown to influence study outcomes. Objective We aimed to determine whether author conflicts of interest and industry sponsorship influenced the nature of results …
View article: Conflicts of Interest Among Authors of Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses Investigating Interventions for Melanoma: Cross-sectional Literature Study
Conflicts of Interest Among Authors of Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses Investigating Interventions for Melanoma: Cross-sectional Literature Study Open
Background Previous studies have highlighted the potential influence that industry relationships may have on the outcomes of medical research. Objective We aimed to determine the prevalence of author conflicts of interest (COIs) in systema…
View article: Financial Conflicts of Interest Among Systematic Review Authors Investigating Interventions for Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Financial Conflicts of Interest Among Systematic Review Authors Investigating Interventions for Achilles Tendon Ruptures Open
Background: The primary aim of our study was to evaluate the effects of undisclosed financial conflicts of interest in Achilles tendon rupture repair–focused systematic reviews. Methods: Following a cross-sectional study design, we searche…
View article: The influence of industry sponsorship and conflict of interest on results and conclusions of systematic reviews regarding treatment of knee osteoarthritis
The influence of industry sponsorship and conflict of interest on results and conclusions of systematic reviews regarding treatment of knee osteoarthritis Open
We found no association between the favorability of systematic review results and conclusions with either the presence of author's conflicts of interest or industry-sponsorship.
View article: Do Author Conflicts of Interest and Industry Sponsorship Influence Outcomes of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Regarding Glaucoma Interventions? A Cross-sectional Analysis
Do Author Conflicts of Interest and Industry Sponsorship Influence Outcomes of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Regarding Glaucoma Interventions? A Cross-sectional Analysis Open
Précis: In our sample of systematic reviews focusing on treatments for glaucoma, reviews conducted by authors with a conflict of interest were more likely to reach favorable conclusions compared with reviews without conflicted authors. Pur…
View article: Conflicts of Interest Among Authors of Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses Investigating Interventions for Melanoma: Cross-sectional Literature Study (Preprint)
Conflicts of Interest Among Authors of Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses Investigating Interventions for Melanoma: Cross-sectional Literature Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Previous studies have highlighted the potential influence that industry relationships may have on the outcomes of medical research. OBJECTIVE We aimed to determine the prevalence of author conflicts of interest (COIs) in syst…
View article: Presence of ‘spin’ in the abstracts and titles of anaesthesiology randomised controlled trials
Presence of ‘spin’ in the abstracts and titles of anaesthesiology randomised controlled trials Open
View article: 1045 Effects of Policy Prohibiting Extended Shifts on Patient and Resident Physician Safety
1045 Effects of Policy Prohibiting Extended Shifts on Patient and Resident Physician Safety Open
In 2011, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education instituted a 16-hour limit on the number of consecutive hours that first-year resident physicians (PGY1 physicians) may be scheduled to work. We sought to examine the effect…