Most Influential BMJ Papers (2021-08)

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The BMJ is a weekly peer-reviewed medical trade journal, published by the trade union the British Medical Association (BMA). The BMJ has editorial freedom from the BMA. It is one of the world’s oldest general medical journals. Paper Digest Team analyze all papers published on BMJ in the past years, and presents the 10 most influential papers for each year (based on when the paper became available online). This ranking list is automatically constructed based upon citations from both research papers and granted patents, and will be frequently updated to reflect the most recent changes. To find the most influential papers from other conferences/journals, visit Best Paper Digest page. Note: the most influential papers may or may not include the papers that won the best paper awards. (Last updated on: 2021-09-01)

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TABLE 1: Most Influential BMJ Papers (2021-08)

Year	Rank	Paper	Author(s)
2020	1	Clinical Characteristics Of 113 Deceased Patients With Coronavirus Disease 2019: Retrospective Study IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To delineate the clinical characteristics of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19) who died. Retrospective case series. Tongji Hospital in Wuhan, China. Among a cohort …	TAO CHEN et. al.
2020	2	Clinical Findings in A Group of Patients Infected with The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (SARS-Cov-2) Outside of Wuhan, China: Retrospective Case Series IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To study the clinical characteristics of patients in Zhejiang province, China, infected with the 2019 severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov-2) responsible for …	XIAO-WEI XU et. al.
2020	3	Factors Associated with Hospital Admission and Critical Illness Among 5279 People with Coronavirus Disease 2019 in New York City: Prospective Cohort Study IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To describe outcomes of people admitted to hospital with coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19) in the United States, and the clinical and laboratory characteristics associated with …	CHRISTOPHER M PETRILLI et. al.
2020	4	Viral Load Dynamics And Disease Severity In Patients Infected With SARS-CoV-2 In Zhejiang Province, China, January-March 2020: Retrospective Cohort Study IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To evaluate viral loads at different stages of disease progression in patients infected with the 2019 severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) during the first …	SHUFA ZHENG et. al.
2020	5	Covid-19: Risk Factors For Severe Disease And Death IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	Rachel E Jordan; Peymane Adab; K K Cheng;
2020	6	Managing Mental Health Challenges Faced By Healthcare Workers During Covid-19 Pandemic IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	Neil Greenberg; Mary Docherty; Sam Gnanapragasam; Simon Wessely;
2020	7	Hydroxychloroquine In Patients With Mainly Mild To Moderate Coronavirus Disease 2019: Open Label, Randomised Controlled Trial IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To assess the efficacy and safety of hydroxychloroquine plus standard of care compared with standard of care alone in adults with coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19). Multicentre, …	WEI TANG et. al.
2020	8	Prediction Models for Diagnosis and Prognosis of Covid-19: Systematic Review and Critical Appraisal IF:6 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To review and appraise the validity and usefulness of published and preprint reports of prediction models for diagnosing coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19) in patients with …	LAURE WYNANTS et. al.
2020	9	Kawasaki-like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome In Children During The Covid-19 Pandemic In Paris, France: Prospective Observational Study IF:6 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To describe the characteristics of children and adolescents affected by an outbreak of Kawasaki-like multisystem inflammatory syndrome and to evaluate a potential temporal …	JULIE TOUBIANA et. al.
2020	10	Coronavirus Covid-19 Has Killed More People Than SARS And MERS Combined, Despite Lower Case Fatality Rate IF:6 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	Elisabeth Mahase;
2019	1	RoB 2: A Revised Tool for Assessing Risk of Bias in Randomised Trials IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	JONATHAN A C STERNE et. al.
2019	2	The NHS Long Term Plan IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	Hugh Alderwick; Jennifer Dixon;
2019	3	Dose-response Associations Between Accelerometry Measured Physical Activity And Sedentary Time And All Cause Mortality: Systematic Review And Harmonised Meta-analysis IF:5 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To examine the dose-response associations between accelerometer assessed total physical activity, different intensities of physical activity, and sedentary time and all cause …	ULF EKELUND et. al.
2019	4	Accuracy Of Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) For Screening To Detect Major Depression: Individual Participant Data Meta-analysis IF:5 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To determine the accuracy of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) for screening to detect major depression. Individual participant data meta-analysis. Medline, Medline …	Brooke Levis; Andrea Benedetti; Brett D Thombs; BD;
2019	5	Global, Regional, And National Burden Of Suicide Mortality 1990 To 2016: Systematic Analysis For The Global Burden Of Disease Study 2016 IF:4 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To use the estimates from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016 to describe patterns of suicide mortality globally, regionally, and for 195 countries and territories by age, …	Mohsen Naghavi; M;
2019	6	Ultra-processed Food Intake And Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease: Prospective Cohort Study (NutriNet-Santé) IF:4 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To assess the prospective associations between consumption of ultra-processed foods and risk of cardiovascular diseases. Population based cohort study. NutriNet-Santé cohort, …	BERNARD SROUR et. al.
2019	7	Pre-eclampsia: Pathophysiology And Clinical Implications IF:4 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: Pre-eclampsia is a common disorder that particularly affects first pregnancies. The clinical presentation is highly variable but hypertension and proteinuria are usually seen. …	Graham J Burton; Christopher W Redman; James M Roberts; Ashley Moffett;
2019	8	Association Between Consumption Of Ultra-processed Foods And All Cause Mortality: SUN Prospective Cohort Study IF:4 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To evaluate the association between consumption of ultra-processed foods and all cause mortality. Prospective cohort study. Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra (SUN) cohort of …	ANAÏS RICO-CAMPÀ et. al.
2019	9	Prevalence Of Vaping And Smoking Among Adolescents In Canada, England, And The United States: Repeat National Cross Sectional Surveys IF:4 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To examine differences in vaping and smoking prevalence among adolescents in Canada, England, and the United States. Repeat cross sectional surveys. Online surveys in Canada, …	DAVID HAMMOND et. al.
2019	10	What Are The Respiratory Effects of E-cigarettes? IF:4 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are alternative, non-combustible tobacco products that generate an inhalable aerosol containing nicotine, flavors, propylene glycol, and …	Jeffrey E Gotts; Sven-Eric Jordt; Rob McConnell; Robert Tarran;
2018	1	New Uses for Old Drugs IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	Pan Pantziarka; Munir Pirmohamed; Nasir Mirza;
2018	2	Reading Mendelian Randomisation Studies: A Guide, Glossary, and Checklist for Clinicians IF:6 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	Neil M Davies; Michael V Holmes; George Davey Smith;
2018	3	Electronic Cigarettes for Smoking Cessation IF:5 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	Jamie Hartmann-Boyce; Rachna Begh; Paul Aveyard;
2018	4	Consumption Of Ultra-processed Foods And Cancer Risk: Results From NutriNet-Santé Prospective Cohort IF:5 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To assess the prospective associations between consumption of ultra-processed food and risk of cancer. Population based cohort study. 104 980 participants aged at least 18 years …	THIBAULT FIOLET et. al.
2018	5	Postsurgical Prescriptions For Opioid Naive Patients And Association With Overdose And Misuse: Retrospective Cohort Study IF:5 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To quantify the effects of varying opioid prescribing patterns after surgery on dependence, overdose, or abuse in an opioid naive population. Retrospective cohort study. Surgical …	GABRIEL A BRAT et. al.
2018	6	Mortality Due To Cirrhosis And Liver Cancer In The United States, 1999-2016: Observational Study IF:5 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To describe liver disease related mortality in the United States during 1999-2016 by age group, sex, race, cause of liver disease, and geographic region. Observational cohort …	Elliot B Tapper; Neehar D Parikh;
2018	7	Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Pathogenesis And Clinical Management IF:5 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: Pulmonary hypertension is defined as a resting mean pulmonary artery pressure of 25 mm Hg or above. This review deals with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a type of …	Thenappan Thenappan; Mark L Ormiston; John J Ryan; Stephen L Archer;
2018	8	Anticholinergic Drugs And Risk Of Dementia: Case-control Study IF:4 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To estimate the association between the duration and level of exposure to different classes of anticholinergic drugs and subsequent incident dementia. Case-control study. General …	KATHRYN RICHARDSON et. al.
2018	9	Immune-related Adverse Events For Anti-PD-1 And Anti-PD-L1 Drugs: Systematic Review And Meta-analysis IF:4 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To evaluate rates of serious organ specific immune-related adverse events, general adverse events related to immune activation, and adverse events consistent with musculoskeletal …	SHRUJAL BAXI et. al.
2018	10	Associations of Grip Strength with Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Cancer Outcomes and All Cause Mortality: Prospective Cohort Study of Half A Million UK Biobank Participants IF:4 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To investigate the association of grip strength with disease specific incidence and mortality and whether grip strength enhances the prediction ability of an established office …	CARLOS A CELIS-MORALES et. al.
2017	1	AMSTAR 2: A Critical Appraisal Tool For Systematic Reviews That Include Randomised Or Non-randomised Studies Of Healthcare Interventions, Or Both IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	BEVERLEY J SHEA et. al.
2017	2	Vitamin D Supplementation To Prevent Acute Respiratory Tract Infections: Systematic Review And Meta-analysis Of Individual Participant Data IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To assess the overall effect of vitamin D supplementation on risk of acute respiratory tract infection, and to identify factors modifying this effect. Systematic review and …	ADRIAN R MARTINEAU et. al.
2017	3	Mortality Risk During And After Opioid Substitution Treatment: Systematic Review And Meta-analysis Of Cohort Studies IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To compare the risk for all cause and overdose mortality in people with opioid dependence during and after substitution treatment with methadone or buprenorphine and to …	LUIS SORDO et. al.
2017	4	Neuroblastoma IF:6 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	Jason Shohet; Jennifer Foster;
2017	5	Development And Validation Of QRISK3 Risk Prediction Algorithms To Estimate Future Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease: Prospective Cohort Study IF:6 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To develop and validate updated QRISK3 prediction algorithms to estimate the 10 year risk of cardiovascular disease in women and men accounting for potential new risk factors. …	Julia Hippisley-Cox; Carol Coupland; Peter Brindle;
2017	6	GRIPP2 Reporting Checklists: Tools To Improve Reporting Of Patient And Public Involvement In Research IF:6 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: While the patient and public involvement (PPI) evidence base has expanded over the past decade, the quality of reporting within papers is often inconsistent, limiting our …	S STANISZEWSKA et. al.
2017	7	Obesity And Pregnancy: Mechanisms Of Short Term And Long Term Adverse Consequences For Mother And Child IF:6 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: Obesity is the most common medical condition in women of reproductive age. Obesity during pregnancy has short term and long term adverse consequences for both mother and child. …	Patrick M Catalano; Kartik Shankar;
2017	8	Adiposity And Cancer At Major Anatomical Sites: Umbrella Review Of The Literature IF:6 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To evaluate the strength and validity of the evidence for the association between adiposity and risk of developing or dying from cancer. Umbrella review of systematic reviews …	MARIA KYRGIOU et. al.
2017	9	Availability of Evidence of Benefits on Overall Survival and Quality of Life of Cancer Drugs Approved By European Medicines Agency: Retrospective Cohort Study of Drug Approvals 2009-13 IF:5 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To determine the availability of data on overall survival and quality of life benefits of cancer drugs approved in Europe. Retrospective cohort study. Publicly accessible …	COURTNEY DAVIS et. al.
2017	10	Standards for Reporting Implementation Studies (StaRI) Statement IF:5 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: Implementation studies are often poorly reported and indexed, reducing their potential to inform initiatives to improve healthcare services. The Standards for Reporting …	HILARY PINNOCK et. al.
2016	1	ROBINS-I: A Tool for Assessing Risk of Bias in Non-randomised Studies of Interventions IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	JONATHAN AC STERNE et. al.
2016	2	CONSORT 2010 Statement: Extension to Randomised Pilot and Feasibility Trials IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	SANDRA M ELDRIDGE et. al.
2016	3	Beverage Purchases From Stores In Mexico Under The Excise Tax On Sugar Sweetened Beverages: Observational Study IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: What has been the effect on purchases of beverages from stores in Mexico one year after implementation of the excise tax on sugar sweetened beverages? In this observational study …	M Arantxa Colchero; Barry M Popkin; Juan A Rivera; Shu Wen Ng;
2016	4	Influenza IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	Sam Ghebrehewet; Peter MacPherson; Antonia Ho;
2016	5	Physical Activity And Risk Of Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Diabetes, Ischemic Heart Disease, And Ischemic Stroke Events: Systematic Review And Dose-response Meta-analysis For The Global Burden Of Disease Study 2013 IF:6 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To quantify the dose-response associations between total physical activity and risk of breast cancer, colon cancer, diabetes, ischemic heart disease, and ischemic stroke events. …	HMWE H KYU et. al.
2016	6	Pelvic Organ Prolapse IF:6 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	Matthew D Barber;
2016	7	Sparse Data Bias: A Problem Hiding In Plain Sight IF:6 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	Sander Greenland; Mohammad Ali Mansournia; Douglas G Altman;
2016	8	Whole Grain Consumption And Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer, And All Cause And Cause Specific Mortality: Systematic Review And Dose-response Meta-analysis Of Prospective Studies IF:6 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To quantify the dose-response relation between consumption of whole grain and specific types of grains and the risk of cardiovascular disease, total cancer, and all cause and …	DAGFINN AUNE et. al.
2016	9	BMI And All Cause Mortality: Systematic Review And Non-linear Dose-response Meta-analysis Of 230 Cohort Studies With 3.74 Million Deaths Among 30.3 Million Participants IF:6 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies of body mass index (BMI) and the risk of all cause mortality, and to clarify the shape and the nadir of the …	DAGFINN AUNE et. al.
2016	10	Association Between Prediabetes And Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease And All Cause Mortality: Systematic Review And Meta-analysis IF:6 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To evaluate associations between different definitions of prediabetes and the risk of cardiovascular disease and all cause mortality. Meta-analysis of prospective cohort …	Yuli Huang; Xiaoyan Cai; Weiyi Mai; Meijun Li; Yunzhao Hu;
2015	1	Preferred Reporting Items For Systematic Review And Meta-analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) 2015: Elaboration And Explanation IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: Protocols of systematic reviews and meta-analyses allow for planning and documentation of review methods, act as a guard against arbitrary decision making during review conduct, …	LARISSA SHAMSEER et. al.
2015	2	Process Evaluation of Complex Interventions: Medical Research Council Guidance IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	GRAHAM F MOORE et. al.
2015	3	STARD 2015: An Updated List Of Essential Items For Reporting Diagnostic Accuracy Studies IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	PATRICK M BOSSUYT et. al.
2015	4	Intake Of Saturated And Trans Unsaturated Fatty Acids And Risk Of All Cause Mortality, Cardiovascular Disease, And Type 2 Diabetes: Systematic Review And Meta-analysis Of Observational Studies IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To systematically review associations between intake of saturated fat and trans unsaturated fat and all cause mortality, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and associated mortality, …	RUSSELL J DE SOUZA et. al.
2015	5	Transparent Reporting Of A Multivariable Prediction Model For Individual Prognosis Or Diagnosis (TRIPOD): The TRIPOD Statement IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: Prediction models are developed to aid health care providers in estimating the probability or risk that a specific disease or condition is present (diagnostic models) or that a …	Gary S Collins; Johannes B Reitsma; Douglas G Altman; Karel G M Moons;
2015	6	The Stepped Wedge Cluster Randomised Trial: Rationale, Design, Analysis, And Reporting IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	K Hemming; T P Haines; P J Chilton; A J Girling; R J Lilford;
2015	7	Consumption Of Sugar Sweetened Beverages, Artificially Sweetened Beverages, And Fruit Juice And Incidence Of Type 2 Diabetes: Systematic Review, Meta-analysis, And Estimation Of Population Attributable Fraction IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To examine the prospective associations between consumption of sugar sweetened beverages, artificially sweetened beverages, and fruit juice with type 2 diabetes before and after …	FUMIAKI IMAMURA et. al.
2015	8	Assessment And Management Of Behavioral And Psychological Symptoms Of Dementia IF:6 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia include agitation, depression, apathy, repetitive questioning, psychosis, aggression, sleep problems, wandering, and a variety of …	Helen C Kales; Laura N Gitlin; Constantine G Lyketsos;
2015	9	Multidisciplinary Biopsychosocial Rehabilitation For Chronic Low Back Pain: Cochrane Systematic Review And Meta-analysis IF:6 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To assess the long term effects of multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation for patients with chronic low back pain. Systematic review and random effects meta-analysis of …	STEVEN J KAMPER et. al.
2015	10	The PRECIS-2 Tool: Designing Trials That Are Fit for Purpose IF:6 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	KIRSTY LOUDON et. al.
2014	1	Better Reporting Of Interventions: Template For Intervention Description And Replication (TIDieR) Checklist And Guide IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: Without a complete published description of interventions, clinicians and patients cannot reliably implement interventions that are shown to be useful, and other researchers …	TAMMY C HOFFMANN et. al.
2014	2	Erectile Dysfunction IF:9 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	Asif Muneer; Jas Kalsi; Irwin Nazareth; Manit Arya;
2014	3	Endometriosis IF:9 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	Martha Hickey; Karen Ballard; Cindy Farquhar;
2014	4	Evidence Based Medicine: A Movement In Crisis? IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	Trisha Greenhalgh; Jeremy Howick; Neal Maskrey; N;
2014	5	Fruit And Vegetable Consumption And Mortality From All Causes, Cardiovascular Disease, And Cancer: Systematic Review And Dose-response Meta-analysis Of Prospective Cohort Studies IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To examine and quantify the potential dose-response relation between fruit and vegetable consumption and risk of all cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality. Medline, Embase, …	XIA WANG et. al.
2014	6	Neuraminidase Inhibitors For Influenza IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	Harlan M Krumholz;
2014	7	Acute Pancreatitis IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	C D Johnson; M G Besselink; R Carter;
2014	8	Statins For The Primary Prevention Of Cardiovascular Disease IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	Shah Ebrahim; Fiona C Taylor; Peter Brindle;
2014	9	Vitamin D And Multiple Health Outcomes: Umbrella Review Of Systematic Reviews And Meta-analyses Of Observational Studies And Randomised Trials IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To evaluate the breadth, validity, and presence of biases of the associations of vitamin D with diverse outcomes. Umbrella review of the evidence across systematic reviews and …	Evropi Theodoratou; Ioanna Tzoulaki; Lina Zgaga; John P A Ioannidis;
2014	10	Twenty Five Year Follow-up For Breast Cancer Incidence And Mortality Of The Canadian National Breast Screening Study: Randomised Screening Trial IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To compare breast cancer incidence and mortality up to 25 years in women aged 40-59 who did or did not undergo mammography screening. Follow-up of randomised screening trial by …	ANTHONY B MILLER et. al.
2013	1	SPIRIT 2013 Explanation And Elaboration: Guidance For Protocols Of Clinical Trials IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: High quality protocols facilitate proper conduct, reporting, and external review of clinical trials. However, the completeness of trial protocols is often inadequate. To help …	AN-WEN CHAN et. al.
2013	2	Consolidated Health Economic Evaluation Reporting Standards (CHEERS) Statement IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: Economic evaluations of health interventions pose a particular challenge for reporting. There is also a need to consolidate and update existing guidelines and promote their use in …	DON HUSEREAU et. al.
2013	3	Patient Reported Outcome Measures Could Help Transform Healthcare IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: Routine use of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) has the potential to help transform healthcare, SAYS NICK BLACK: . Not only can PROMs help patients and clinicians make …	Nick Black;
2013	4	Effect Of Lower Sodium Intake On Health: Systematic Review And Meta-analyses IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To assess the effect of decreased sodium intake on blood pressure, related cardiovascular diseases, and potential adverse effects such as changes in blood lipids, catecholamine …	NANCY J ABURTO et. al.
2013	5	Effect Of Longer Term Modest Salt Reduction On Blood Pressure: Cochrane Systematic Review And Meta-analysis Of Randomised Trials IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To determine the effects of longer term modest salt reduction on blood pressure, hormones, and lipids. Systematic review and meta-analysis. Medline, Embase, Cochrane Hypertension …	Feng J He; Jiafu Li; Graham A Macgregor;
2013	6	Bariatric Surgery Versus Non-surgical Treatment For Obesity: A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis Of Randomised Controlled Trials IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To quantify the overall effects of bariatric surgery compared with non-surgical treatment for obesity. Systematic review and meta-analysis based on a random effects model. …	VIKTORIA L GLOY et. al.
2013	7	Gout IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	Edward Roddy; Christian D Mallen; Michael Doherty;
2013	8	Opioid Overdose Rates And Implementation Of Overdose Education And Nasal Naloxone Distribution In Massachusetts: Interrupted Time Series Analysis IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To evaluate the impact of state supported overdose education and nasal naloxone distribution (OEND) programs on rates of opioid related death from overdose and acute care …	ALEXANDER Y WALLEY et. al.
2013	9	The Gap In Life Expectancy From Preventable Physical Illness In Psychiatric Patients In Western Australia: Retrospective Analysis Of Population Based Registers IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To examine the mortality experience of psychiatric patients in Western Australia compared with the general population. Population based study. Western Australia, 1985-2005. …	David Lawrence; Kirsten J Hancock; Stephen Kisely;
2013	10	Pre-eclampsia Rates In The United States, 1980-2010: Age-period-cohort Analysis IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To estimate the contributions of biological aging, historical trends, and birth cohort effects on trends in pre-eclampsia in the United States. Population based retrospective …	Cande V Ananth; Katherine M Keyes; Ronald J Wapner;
2012	1	Consort 2010 Statement: Extension to Cluster Randomised Trials IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	Marion K Campbell; Gilda Piaggio; Diana R Elbourne; Douglas G Altman; DG;
2012	2	Patient Safety, Satisfaction, And Quality Of Hospital Care: Cross Sectional Surveys Of Nurses And Patients In 12 Countries In Europe And The United States IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To determine whether hospitals with a good organisation of care (such as improved nurse staffing and work environments) can affect patient care and nurse workforce stability in …	LINDA H AIKEN et. al.
2012	3	Dietary Sugars And Body Weight: Systematic Review And Meta-analyses Of Randomised Controlled Trials And Cohort Studies IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To summarise evidence on the association between intake of dietary sugars and body weight in adults and children. Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled …	Lisa Te Morenga; Simonette Mallard; Jim Mann;
2012	4	Only Women With Symptoms Need To Have Their Breast Implants Removed, Says Government IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	Adrian O’Dowd;
2012	5	Effects of Interventions in Pregnancy on Maternal Weight and Obstetric Outcomes: Meta-analysis of Randomised Evidence IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To evaluate the effects of dietary and lifestyle interventions in pregnancy on maternal and fetal weight and to quantify the effects of these interventions on obstetric outcomes. …	S THANGARATINAM et. al.
2012	6	Effects Of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists On Weight Loss: Systematic Review And Meta-analyses Of Randomised Controlled Trials IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To determine whether treatment with agonists of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) result in weight loss in overweight or obese patients with or without type 2 diabetes …	Tina Vilsbøll; Mikkel Christensen; Anders E Junker; Filip K Knop; Lise Lotte Gluud;
2012	7	Effect Of Tranexamic Acid On Surgical Bleeding: Systematic Review And Cumulative Meta-analysis IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To assess the effect of tranexamic acid on blood transfusion, thromboembolic events, and mortality in surgical patients. Systematic review and meta-analysis. Cochrane central …	Katharine Ker; Phil Edwards; Pablo Perel; Haleema Shakur; Ian Roberts;
2012	8	Short Term Outcomes After Extreme Preterm Birth In England: Comparison Of Two Birth Cohorts In 1995 And 2006 (the EPICure Studies) IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To determine survival and neonatal morbidity for babies born between 22 and 26 weeks’ gestation in England during 2006, and to evaluate changes in outcome since 1995 for babies …	KATE L COSTELOE et. al.
2012	9	Shared Decision Making: Really Putting Patients At The Centre Of Healthcare IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: Although many clinicians feel they already use shared decision making, research shows a perception-reality gap. A M Stiggelbout and colleagues discuss why it is important and …	A M STIGGELBOUT et. al.
2012	10	Physical Activity For Cancer Survivors: Meta-analysis Of Randomised Controlled Trials IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To systematically evaluate the effects of physical activity in adult patients after completion of main treatment related to cancer. Meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials …	DANIEL Y T FONG et. al.
2011	1	Communities Of Practice IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	Trisha Greenhalgh;
2011	2	Recommendations For Examining And Interpreting Funnel Plot Asymmetry In Meta-analyses Of Randomised Controlled Trials IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	JONATHAN A C STERNE et. al.
2011	3	How Should We Define Health? IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	MACHTELD HUBER et. al.
2011	4	Interpretation Of Random Effects Meta-analyses IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	Richard D Riley; Julian P T Higgins; Jonathan J Deeks;
2011	5	Association Of Alcohol Consumption With Selected Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes: A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To conduct a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of studies assessing the effect of alcohol consumption on multiple cardiovascular outcomes. Systematic review and …	Paul E Ronksley; Susan E Brien; Barbara J Turner; Kenneth J Mukamal; William A Ghali;
2011	6	Validation Of Risk Stratification Schemes For Predicting Stroke And Thromboembolism In Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: Nationwide Cohort Study IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To evaluate the individual risk factors composing the CHADS(2) (Congestive heart failure, Hypertension, Age ≥ 75 years, Diabetes, previous Stroke) score and the CHA(2)DS(2)-VASc …	JONAS BJERRING OLESEN et. al.
2011	7	Depression In Older Adults IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	Joanne Rodda; Zuzana Walker; Janet Carter;
2011	8	Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment For Older Adults Admitted To Hospital: Meta-analysis Of Randomised Controlled Trials IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To evaluate the effectiveness of comprehensive geriatric assessment in hospital for older adults admitted as an emergency. We searched the EPOC Register, Cochrane’s Controlled …	Graham Ellis; Martin A Whitehead; David Robinson; Desmond O’Neill; Peter Langhorne;
2011	9	Dietary Fibre, Whole Grains, And Risk Of Colorectal Cancer: Systematic Review And Dose-response Meta-analysis Of Prospective Studies IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To investigate the association between intake of dietary fibre and whole grains and risk of colorectal cancer. Systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective observational …	DAGFINN AUNE et. al.
2011	10	Effect Of Intensive Glucose Lowering Treatment On All Cause Mortality, Cardiovascular Death, And Microvascular Events In Type 2 Diabetes: Meta-analysis Of Randomised Controlled Trials IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To determine all cause mortality and deaths from cardiovascular events related to intensive glucose lowering treatment in people with type 2 diabetes. Meta-analysis of randomised …	RÉMY BOUSSAGEON et. al.
2010	1	CONSORT 2010 Statement: Updated Guidelines For Reporting Parallel Group Randomised Trials IF:9 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	Kenneth F Schulz; Douglas G Altman; David Moher; D;
2010	2	CONSORT 2010 Explanation And Elaboration: Updated Guidelines For Reporting Parallel Group Randomised Trials IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	DAVID MOHER et. al.
2010	3	Motivational Interviewing IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	Stephen Rollnick; Christopher C Butler; Paul Kinnersley; John Gregory; Bob Mash;
2010	4	The Impact Of Advance Care Planning On End Of Life Care In Elderly Patients: Randomised Controlled Trial IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To investigate the impact of advance care planning on end of life care in elderly patients. Prospective randomised controlled trial. Single centre study in a university hospital …	Karen M Detering; Andrew D Hancock; Michael C Reade; William Silvester;
2010	5	The Clinical Importance Of White Matter Hyperintensities On Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Systematic Review And Meta-analysis IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To review the evidence for an association of white matter hyperintensities with risk of stroke, cognitive decline, dementia, and death. Systematic review and meta-analysis. PubMed …	Stéphanie Debette; H S Markus;
2010	6	Effect Of Antibiotic Prescribing In Primary Care On Antimicrobial Resistance In Individual Patients: Systematic Review And Meta-analysis IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To systematically review the literature and, where appropriate, meta-analyse studies investigating subsequent antibiotic resistance in individuals prescribed antibiotics in …	Céire Costelloe; Chris Metcalfe; Andrew Lovering; David Mant; Alastair D Hay;
2010	7	Meta-analysis Of Individual Participant Data: Rationale, Conduct, And Reporting IF:8 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	Richard D Riley; Paul C Lambert; Ghada Abo-Zaid;
2010	8	The Association Between Symptomatic, Severe Hypoglycaemia And Mortality In Type 2 Diabetes: Retrospective Epidemiological Analysis Of The ACCORD Study IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To determine whether there is a link between hypoglycaemia and mortality among participants in the Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes (ACCORD) trial. Retrospective …	DENISE E BONDS et. al.
2010	9	Three Techniques For Integrating Data In Mixed Methods Studies IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details	Alicia O’Cathain; Elizabeth Murphy; Jon Nicholl;
2010	10	Effect Of Calcium Supplements On Risk Of Myocardial Infarction And Cardiovascular Events: Meta-analysis IF:7 Related Papers Related Patents Related Grants Related Orgs Related Experts Details Abstract: To investigate whether calcium supplements increase the risk of cardiovascular events. Patient level and trial level meta-analyses. Medline, Embase, and Cochrane Central Register …	MARK J BOLLAND et. al.