THERAPEUTICS
McAlister F, Ezekowitz J, Wiebe N, et al. Cardiac resynchronization therapy for congestive heart failure. Evid Rep Technol Assess (Summ) 2004;106:1–8.
IM/Ambulatory care ★★★★★★★ Cardiology ★★★★★★☆
Kotowska M, Albrecht P, Szajewska H. Saccharomyces boulardii in the prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea in children: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2005;21:583–90.
GP/FP/Primary care ★★★★★★☆ Gastroenterology ★★★★★☆☆ Infectious disease ★★★★★☆☆ Paediatrics ★★★★★★★
Borstad GC, Bryant LR, Abel MP, et al. Colchicine for prophylaxis of acute flares when initiating allopurinol for chronic gouty arthritis. J Rheumatol 2004;31:2429–32.
GP/FP/Primary care ★★★★★★☆ IM/Ambulatory care ★★★★★★☆ Rheumatology ★★★★★☆☆
Rojas MP, Telaro E, Russo A, et al. Follow-up strategies for women treated for early breast cancer. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2005;(1):CD001768.
GP/FP/Primary care ★★★★★★☆ Oncology ★★★★★☆☆
Shaukat A, Scouras N, Schunemann HJ. Role of supplemental calcium in the recurrence of colorectal adenomas: a metaanalysis of randomized controlled trials. Am J Gastroenterol 2005;100:390–4.
GP/FP/Primary care ★★★★★★☆ IM/Ambulatory care ★★★★★☆☆ Gastroenterology ★★★★★☆☆ Oncology ★★★★★☆☆
Dorffler-Melly J, Koopman MM, Prins MH, et al. Antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs for prevention of restenosis/reocclusion following peripheral endovascular treatment. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2005;(1):CD002071.
GP/FP/Primary care ★★★★★★☆ Internal medicine ★★★★★★☆ Haematology ★★★★★☆☆ Surgery ★★★★★☆☆
Streppel MT, Arends LR, van ’t Veer P, et al. Dietary fiber and blood pressure: a meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials. Arch Intern Med 2005;165:150–6.
GP/FP/Primary care ★★★★★★☆
van de Laar FA, Lucassen PL, Akkermans RP, et al. Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors for patients with type 2 diabetes: results from a Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabetes Care 2005;28:154–63.
GP/FP/Primary care ★★★★★★☆ IM/Ambulatory care ★★★★★☆☆ Endocrine ★★★★★☆☆
Andersen NH, Poulsen PL, Knudsen ST, et al. Long-term dual blockade with candesartan and lisinopril in hypertensive patients with diabetes: the CALM II study. Diabetes Care 2005;28:273–7.
GP/FP/Primary care ★★★★★★☆ IM/Ambulatory care ★★★★★☆☆ Endocrine ★★★★★★☆
Kar BR, Handa S, Dogra S, et al. Placebo-controlled oral pulse prednisolone therapy in alopecia areata. J Am Acad Dermatol 2005;52:287–90.
GP/FP/Primary care ★★★★★★☆ Dermatology ★★★★★☆☆
Fergusson D, Doucette S, Glass KC,et al. Association between suicide attempts and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors: systematic review of randomised controlled trials. 2005;330:396.
GP/FP/Primary care ★★★★★★☆ IM/Ambulatory care ★★★★★☆☆ Mental health ★★★★★★☆ Psychiatry ★★★★★★☆
Mendelow AD, Gregson BA, Fernandes HM, et al. Early surgery versus initial conservative treatment in patients with spontaneous supratentorial intracerebral haematomas in the International Surgical Trial in Intracerebral Haemorrhage (STICH): a randomised trial. Lancet 2005;365:387–97.
Internal medicine ★★★★★★☆ Neurology ★★★★★☆☆ Surgery ★★★★★☆☆
Wong CA, Scavone BM, Peaceman AM, et al. The risk of cesarean delivery with neuraxial analgesia given early versus late in labor. N Engl J Med 2005;352:655–65.
GP/FP/Anaesthesia ★★★★★★☆ GP/FP/Obstetrics ★★★★★★☆ Obstetrics ★★★★★★☆
Flather MD, Shibata MC, Coats AJ, et al. Randomized trial to determine the effect of nebivolol on mortality and cardiovascular hospital admission in elderly patients with heart failure (SENIORS). Eur Heart J 2005;26:215–25.
Cardiology ★★★★★★☆
Tharyan P, Adams CE. Electroconvulsive therapy for schizophrenia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2005;(2):CD000076.
Endocrine ★★★★★★☆
Beck JI, Boothroyd C, Proctor M, et al. Oral anti-oestrogens and medical adjuncts for subfertility associated with anovulation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2005;(1):CD002249.
Gynaecology ★★★★★★☆ Obstetrics ★★★★★★☆
Bradley R, Greene J, Russ E, et al. A multidimensional meta-analysis of psychotherapy for PTSD. Am J Psychiatry 2005;162:214–27.
Mental health ★★★★★★☆ Psychiatry ★★★★★☆☆
Argyriou AA, Chroni E, Koutras A, et al. Vitamin E for prophylaxis against chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: a randomized controlled trial. Neurology 2005;64:26–31.
Neurology ★★★★★★☆ Oncology ★★★★★★☆
Costa J, Espirito-Santo C, Borges A, et al. Botulinum toxin type A versus anticholinergics for cervical dystonia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2005;(1):CD004312.
Neurology ★★★★★★☆
Glazener CM, Evans JH, Peto RE. Alarm interventions for nocturnal enuresis in children. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2005;(2):CD002911.
Paediatrics ★★★★★★☆
Bellamy N, Campbell J, Robinson V, et al. Intraarticular corticosteroid for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2005;(2):CD005328.
Physical medicine & rehabilitation ★★★★★★☆ Rheumatology ★★★★★★☆
Quinn MA, Conaghan PG, ÒConnor PJ, et al. Very early treatment with infliximab in addition to methotrexate in early, poor-prognosis rheumatoid arthritis reduces magnetic resonance imaging evidence of synovitis and damage, with sustained benefit after infliximab withdrawal: results from a twelve-month randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Arthritis Rheum 2005;52:27–35.
Rheumatology ★★★★★★☆
Hirschl M, Katzenschlager R, Francesconi C, et al. Low level laser therapy in primary Raynaud’s phenomenon—results of a placebo controlled, double blind intervention study. J Rheumatol 2004;31:2408–12.
Rheumatology ★★★★★★☆
Bucher P, Mermillod B, Gervaz P, et al. Mechanical bowel preparation for elective colorectal surgery: a meta-analysis. Arch Surg 2004;139:1359–64.
Surgery–colorectal ★★★★★★☆
Altunaiji S, Kukuruzovic R, Curtis N, et al. Antibiotics for whooping cough (pertussis). Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2005;(1):CD004404.
Tropical & travel medicine ★★★★★★☆ Respirology ★★★★★☆☆ Paediatrics ★★★★★★☆
Eisenhut M, Omari AA. Intrarectal quinine for treating Plasmodium falciparum malaria. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2005;(1):CD004009.
Tropical & travel medicine ★★★★★★☆
Cirillo DJ, Wallace RB, Rodabough RJ, et al. Effect of estrogen therapy on gallbladder disease. JAMA 2005;293:330–9.
GP/FP/Primary care ★★★★★☆☆ IM/Ambulatory care ★★★★★☆☆ Gastroenterology ★★★★★★☆
Rubak S, Sandbaek A, Lauritzen T, et al. Motivational interviewing: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Gen Pract 200555:305–12.
GP/FP/Primary care ★★★★★☆☆
Milo G, Katchman EA, Paul M, et al. Duration of antibacterial treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infection in women. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2005;(2):CD004682.
GP/FP/Primary care ★★★★★☆☆ Infectious disease ★★★★★★☆ Gynaecology ★★★★★★☆
Stiasny-Kolster K, Benes H, Peglau I, et al. Effective cabergoline treatment in idiopathic restless legs syndrome. Neurology 2004;63:2272–9.
GP/FP/Primary care ★★★★★☆☆ IM/Ambulatory care ★★★★★☆☆ Neurology ★★★★★☆☆
Sowers JR, White WB, Pitt B, et al. The effects of cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory therapy on 24-hour blood pressure in patients with hypertension, osteoarthritis, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Arch Intern Med 2005;165:161–8.
GP/FP/Primary care ★★★★★☆☆ Endocrine ★★★★★☆☆ Rheumatology ★★★★★☆☆
Simoens S, Matheson C, Bond C, et al. The effectiveness of community maintenance with methadone or buprenorphine for treating opiate dependence. Br J Gen Pract 2005;55:139–46.
GP/FP/Primary care ★★★★★☆☆ Mental health ★★★★★☆☆
Confalonieri M, Urbino R, Potena A, et al. Hydrocortisone infusion for severe community-acquired pneumonia: a preliminary randomized study. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2005;171:242–8.
Internal medicine ★★★★★☆☆ Infectious disease ★★★★★★☆ Respirology ★★★★★★☆
Costa J, Espirito-Santo C, Borges A, et al. Botulinum toxin type A therapy for cervical dystonia.Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2005;(1):CD003633.
Neurology ★★★★★☆☆
Arrich J, Piribauer F, Map P, et al. Intra-articular hyaluronic acid for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee: systematic review and meta-analysis. CMAJ 2005;172:1039–43.
Rheumatology ★★★★★☆☆ Orthopaedics ★★★★★★★
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