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Registration and outcome reporting bias in randomised controlled trials of distal radius fracture treatment: a systematic review (2018)
Journal Article
Lee, S., Khan, T., Grindlay, D., & Karantana, A. (2018). Registration and outcome reporting bias in randomised controlled trials of distal radius fracture treatment: a systematic review. JBJS Open Access, 24(3), Article e0065. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.OA.17.00065

Background: The aim was to systematically evaluate the completeness of trial registration and the extent of outcome-reporting bias in modern randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of distal radius fracture treatment. This is the first study to investiga... Read More about Registration and outcome reporting bias in randomised controlled trials of distal radius fracture treatment: a systematic review.

Alpha-defensin and the Synovasure lateral flow device for the diagnosis of prosthetic joint infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2018)
Journal Article
Marson, B. A., Deshmukh, S. R., Grindlay, D. J. C., & Scammell, B. E. (2018). Alpha-defensin and the Synovasure lateral flow device for the diagnosis of prosthetic joint infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Bone and Joint Journal, 100-B(6), 703-711. https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620x.100b6.bjj-2017-1563.r1

Aims The aim of this review is to evaluate the available literature and to calculate a pooled diagnostic sensitivity and specificity for the different alpha-defensin test systems to diagnose peri-prosthetic infection. Materials and Methods Studi... Read More about Alpha-defensin and the Synovasure lateral flow device for the diagnosis of prosthetic joint infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

What’s new in psoriasis treatment? An analysis of systematic reviews published in 2015 (2018)
Journal Article
Foulkes, A., Ferguson, F., Grindlay, D. J., Williams, H. C., Griffiths, C., & Warren, R. (2018). What’s new in psoriasis treatment? An analysis of systematic reviews published in 2015. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 43(7), 759-765. https://doi.org/10.1111/ced.13601

This review provides a summary of key findings from 27 systematic reviews of 51 articles first published or indexed during 2015, focusing on the treatment of psoriasis as well as precision medicine in psoriasis. Evidence supports weight loss interven... Read More about What’s new in psoriasis treatment? An analysis of systematic reviews published in 2015.

What's new in atopic eczema? An analysis of systematic reviews published in 2015. Part 2: prevention and treatment (2018)
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Lloyd-Lavery, A., Rogers, N. K., Davies, E., Grindlay, D. J. C., & Thomas, K. S. (2018). What's new in atopic eczema? An analysis of systematic reviews published in 2015. Part 2: prevention and treatment. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 43(6), 653-658. https://doi.org/10.1111/ced.13554

This review forms part of a series of annual updates that summarize the evidence base for atopic eczema (AE), providing a succinct guide for clinicians and patients. It provides a summary of key findings from 26 systematic reviews that were published... Read More about What's new in atopic eczema? An analysis of systematic reviews published in 2015. Part 2: prevention and treatment.

Risk of skin cancer in people with vitiligo: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2018)
Journal Article
Ban, L., Labbouz, S., Grindlay, D. J., Batchelor, J. M., & Ratib, S. (2018). Risk of skin cancer in people with vitiligo: a systematic review and meta-analysis. British Journal of Dermatology, 179(4), 971-972. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjd.16703

Vitiligo is a chronic disorder causing skin depigmentation with around 1% global prevalence, affecting people of all ages, skin types and genders.1 Due to the absence of melanin in lesional skin there is a theoretical concern that there might be a hi... Read More about Risk of skin cancer in people with vitiligo: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Quantitative outcomes of a One Health approach to study global health challenges (2018)
Journal Article
Falzon, L. C., Lechner, I., Chantziaras, I., Collineau, L., Courcoul, A., Filippitzi, M., …Brennan, M. L. (2018). Quantitative outcomes of a One Health approach to study global health challenges. EcoHealth, 15(1), 209-227. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10393-017-1310-5

Having gained momentum in the last decade, the One Health initiative promotes a holistic approach to address complex global health issues. Before recommending its adoption to stakeholders, however, it is paramount to first compile quantitative eviden... Read More about Quantitative outcomes of a One Health approach to study global health challenges.

What's new in atopic eczema? An analysis of systematic reviews published in 2015. Part 1: epidemiology and methodology (2018)
Journal Article
Davies, E., Rogers, N. K., Lloyd-Lavery, A., Grindlay, D. J. C., & Thomas, K. S. (2018). What's new in atopic eczema? An analysis of systematic reviews published in 2015. Part 1: epidemiology and methodology. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 43(4), 375-379. doi:10.1111/ced.13377

This review forms part of a series of annual updates that summarize the evidence base for atopic eczema (AE), providing a succinct guide for clinicians and patients. It provides a summary of key findings from 15 systematic reviews that were published... Read More about What's new in atopic eczema? An analysis of systematic reviews published in 2015. Part 1: epidemiology and methodology.