In evidence-based medicine (EBM), systematic reviews and meta-analyses have been widely applied in biological and medical research. Moreover, the most popular application of meta-analyses in this ...

Network meta-analysis (NMA) is a method that pools evidence from randomised controlled trials that compare two or more interventions, but where each trial may compare different interventions. NMA ...

This course aims to introduce participants to the methodology of systematic reviews and meta-analysis. It is taught by a team of systematic reviewers, research synthesis methodologists, information ...

Objective To perform a large-scale pairwise and network meta-analysis on the effects of all relevant exercise training modes on resting blood pressure to establish optimal antihypertensive exercise ...

Objective To determine how distinct combinations of resistance training prescription (RTx) variables (load, sets and frequency) affect muscle strength and hypertrophy. Data sources MEDLINE, Embase, ...

A meta-analysis of 15 studies involving nearly 50,000 people from four continents offers new insights into identifying the amount of daily walking steps that will optimally improve adults' health and ...

The safety and efficacy of strategies for dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) de-escalation following PCI may vary depending on patient sex, especially when switching to a single antiplatelet agent, ...