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View article: Tool for Implementing TArget Trial emulatioN (TITAN): an open-access design assistant
Tool for Implementing TArget Trial emulatioN (TITAN): an open-access design assistant Open
Background: Target trial emulation offers a structured framework to reduce bias in observational studies by emulating the design of a hypothetical target randomised controlled trial (RCT). Despite a growing interest for this framework, the…
View article: Factors influencing the trustworthiness of non-randomized studies of interventions: a survey of international experts
Factors influencing the trustworthiness of non-randomized studies of interventions: a survey of international experts Open
Background Perceived trustworthiness of research may be influenced by factors beyond the risk of bias, including study-related characteristics, research context, and external circumstances. Identifying these factors is essential for gaugin…
View article: Methods and reporting of studies assessing the impact of adherence to clinical practice guidelines: a scoping review
Methods and reporting of studies assessing the impact of adherence to clinical practice guidelines: a scoping review Open
View article: Minimal important differences of measurement instruments used in rheumatoid arthritis: a scoping review
Minimal important differences of measurement instruments used in rheumatoid arthritis: a scoping review Open
We identified the MID estimates for a substantive number of measurement instruments used in rheumatoid arthritis. There was considerable variability in the findings for the same instrument within and across studies.
View article: Methods to Estimate When to Stop a Treatment and to Compare Treatment Durations Using Observational Data: A Methodological Review
Methods to Estimate When to Stop a Treatment and to Compare Treatment Durations Using Observational Data: A Methodological Review Open
View article: Building hope: early rehabilitation response of the international committee of the red cross post beirut port blast
Building hope: early rehabilitation response of the international committee of the red cross post beirut port blast Open
View article: Assessing the Impact of Shredded Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Post-Consumer Plastic as a Partial Replacement for Coarse Aggregates in Unreinforced Concrete
Assessing the Impact of Shredded Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Post-Consumer Plastic as a Partial Replacement for Coarse Aggregates in Unreinforced Concrete Open
This study investigates the feasibility of incorporating shredded polyethylene terephthalate (PET) post-consumer plastic waste as a partial replacement for coarse aggregates in unreinforced concrete such as masonry blocks. Standard concret…
View article: Characteristics of non-randomised studies of drug treatments: cross sectional study
Characteristics of non-randomised studies of drug treatments: cross sectional study Open
Objective To examine the characteristics of comparative non-randomised studies that assess the effectiveness or safety, or both, of drug treatments. Design Cross sectional study. Data sources Medline (Ovid), for reports published from 1 Ju…
View article: Health systems resilience in fragile and conflict-affected settings: a systematic scoping review
Health systems resilience in fragile and conflict-affected settings: a systematic scoping review Open
Background Health systems resilience (HSR) research is a rapidly expanding field, in which key concepts are discussed and theoretical frameworks are emerging with vibrant debate. Fragile and conflict-affected settings (FCAS) are contexts e…
View article: Sensitivity, specificity and avoidable workload of using a large language models for title and abstract screening in systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Sensitivity, specificity and avoidable workload of using a large language models for title and abstract screening in systematic reviews and meta-analyses Open
Importance Systematic reviews are time-consuming and are still performed predominately manually by researchers despite the exponential growth of scientific literature. Objective To investigate the sensitivity, specificity and estimate the …
View article: Methodology for the adolopment of recommendations for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Methodology for the adolopment of recommendations for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Open
View article: Healthcare workers’ experiences of workplace violence: a qualitative study in Lebanon
Healthcare workers’ experiences of workplace violence: a qualitative study in Lebanon Open
View article: Exploring the concordance of recommendations across guidelines on chest imaging for the diagnosis and management of COVID-19: A proposed methodological approach based on a case study
Exploring the concordance of recommendations across guidelines on chest imaging for the diagnosis and management of COVID-19: A proposed methodological approach based on a case study Open
Objective To describe a methodological approach to explore the concordance of recommendations across guidelines and its application to the case of the WHO recommendations on chest imaging for the diagnosis and management of COVID-19. Study…
View article: Has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the utilization and provision of essential health care services from 2019 to 2020 in the primary health care network in Lebanon? Results from a nationwide representative cross-sectional survey
Has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the utilization and provision of essential health care services from 2019 to 2020 in the primary health care network in Lebanon? Results from a nationwide representative cross-sectional survey Open
There is limited research soliciting the patient and staff perspectives on the overall effects of COVID-19 on the utilization and provision of primary care in Lebanon. The present study was part of a larger study on the overall effect of C…
View article: Recommendations for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in Saudi Arabia: adolopment of the 2021 American College of Rheumatology guidelines
Recommendations for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in Saudi Arabia: adolopment of the 2021 American College of Rheumatology guidelines Open
View article: Access to primary and secondary health care services for people living with diabetes and lower-limb amputation during the COVID-19 pandemic in Lebanon: a qualitative study
Access to primary and secondary health care services for people living with diabetes and lower-limb amputation during the COVID-19 pandemic in Lebanon: a qualitative study Open
Background People living with chronic conditions and physical disabilities face many challenges accessing healthcare services. In Lebanon, in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic and concomitant economic crisis further exacerbated the living condit…
View article: Antibiotic resistance among bacteria isolated from war-wounded patients at the Weapon Traumatology Training Center of the International Committee of the Red Cross from 2016 to 2019: a secondary analysis of WHONET surveillance data
Antibiotic resistance among bacteria isolated from war-wounded patients at the Weapon Traumatology Training Center of the International Committee of the Red Cross from 2016 to 2019: a secondary analysis of WHONET surveillance data Open
Background A substantial body of evidence has recently emphasized the risks associated with antibiotic resistance (ABR) in conflicts in the Middle East. War-related, and more specifically weapon-related wounds can be an important breeding …
View article: Antibiotic misuse in respiratory tract infections
Antibiotic misuse in respiratory tract infections Open
Title: Antibiotic Misuse in Respiratory Tract Infections (RTIs)Background: Antibiotic resistance is a global threat mainly driven by antibiotic misuse, commonly seen in RTIs.Objectives: To assess the antibiotic misuse in RTIs through asses…
View article: COVID-19 transmission during swimming-related activities: a rapid systematic review
COVID-19 transmission during swimming-related activities: a rapid systematic review Open
View article: Trend of antibiotic consumption and its association with influenza-like illnesses in France between 2004 and 2018
Trend of antibiotic consumption and its association with influenza-like illnesses in France between 2004 and 2018 Open
Background Antibiotic consumption has been reported to be driven by the treatment of respiratory tract infections. Our objectives were to describe the trend of antibiotic consumption in France compared with that of other European countries…
View article: Using Parallel Streams of Evidence to Inform Guideline Development: The Case of the 2021 American College of Rheumatology Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis Guideline
Using Parallel Streams of Evidence to Inform Guideline Development: The Case of the 2021 American College of Rheumatology Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis Guideline Open
Objective We aim to describe an evidence synthesis approach using parallel streams of evidence that informed the development of the 2021 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) guideline for the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Meth…
View article: 2021 American College of Rheumatology Guideline for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
2021 American College of Rheumatology Guideline for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis Open
Objective To develop updated guidelines for the pharmacologic management of rheumatoid arthritis. Methods We developed clinically relevant population, intervention, comparator, and outcomes (PICO) questions. After conducting a systematic l…
View article: Physical Distancing, Face Masks, and Eye Protection to Prevent Person-to-Person Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Physical Distancing, Face Masks, and Eye Protection to Prevent Person-to-Person Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
View article: Use of Chest Imaging in the Diagnosis and Management of COVID-19: A WHO Rapid Advice Guide
Use of Chest Imaging in the Diagnosis and Management of COVID-19: A WHO Rapid Advice Guide Open
The World Health Organization (WHO) undertook the development of a rapid guide on the use of chest imaging in the diagnosis and management of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The rapid guide was developed over 2 months by using standar…
View article: Physical distancing, face masks, and eye protection to prevent person-to-person transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Physical distancing, face masks, and eye protection to prevent person-to-person transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
World Health Organization.
View article: Ventilation Techniques and Risk for Transmission of Coronavirus Disease, Including COVID-19
Ventilation Techniques and Risk for Transmission of Coronavirus Disease, Including COVID-19 Open
World Health Organization. (PROSPERO: CRD42020178187).
View article: Safe management of bodies of deceased persons with suspected or confirmed COVID-19: a rapid systematic review
Safe management of bodies of deceased persons with suspected or confirmed COVID-19: a rapid systematic review Open
Introduction Proper strategies to minimise the risk of infection in individuals handling the bodies of deceased persons infected with 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) are urgently needed. The objective of this study was to systematically…
View article: Physical Distancing, Face Masks, and Eye Protection to Prevent Person-Person COVID-19 Transmission: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Physical Distancing, Face Masks, and Eye Protection to Prevent Person-Person COVID-19 Transmission: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
View article: Antibiotic prescribing for acute uncomplicated cystitis in Lebanese community pharmacies using a simulated patient
Antibiotic prescribing for acute uncomplicated cystitis in Lebanese community pharmacies using a simulated patient Open
The high antibiotic prescribing rate in Lebanese community pharmacies is alarming and calls for action. This should be tackled by legislative bodies, which should enforce laws that restrict such practices.
View article: Antibiotic Prescribing Rate in Lebanese Community Pharmacies: A Nationwide Patient-Simulated Study of Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis
Antibiotic Prescribing Rate in Lebanese Community Pharmacies: A Nationwide Patient-Simulated Study of Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis Open
This study aims to evaluate the antibiotic prescribing rate for acute bacterial rhinosinusitis in community pharmacies and to study the corresponding attitude and behavior of participants. A cross-sectional, nationwide study was conducted …