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trial (RCT) design. The exclusion criteria were as follows: (1) the experimental group was treated with anti-NGF MAB in combination with other active treatments; (2) the control group received only placebo and no other active treatments and (3) studies
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standard treatment, while the control group may receive a placebo or standard care regimen; (iii) the design of included studies should be randomized controlled trials (RCTs), cohort studies (prospective or retrospective); (iv) patients were with
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, particularly on radial BMD, have yet to be thoroughly explored. Although some studies have highlighted teriparatide’s potential in enhancing bone density and reducing fracture risks, the concrete evidence, especially from the limited two RCTs focusing on these
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. 6 Inclusion of studies In a primary search all original randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing peri-operative administration of a single dose of glucocorticosteroids intravenously to non-glucocorticosteroids or placebo in adult
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by consensus. Where consensus could not be reached, a third, more senior author (SE) was consulted. Quality assessment The quality of included studies was assessed based on the type of study. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were assessed
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the evidence included in this section is either level 1 (systematic review of randomized controlled trials [RCTs] or individual RCT) or level 2 (systematic review of cohort studies and RCTs). The Coleman Modified Scores given are the average of the
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, implants or other treatment factors is randomized clinical trials (RCTs). Unfortunately, well-designed and -powered RCTs are often costly in both time and money. In addition, often RCTs are too small and include healthy and younger patients, which decrease
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aims to develop knowledge about the role of nutrition in osteoporosis prevention; first, by reviewing randomised controlled trials (RCTs) related to key food groups, and second, by evaluating authorised health claims related to bone health
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article and a systematic review are the explicit steps necessary to demonstrate the elimination of bias. A systematic review must be carried out with the same scientific rigour that is associated with a randomized controlled trial (RCT). There is a need