Correction: Do reporting guidelines have an impact? Empirical assessment of changes in reporting before and after the PRISMA extension statement for network meta-analysis

Veroniki, Areti-Angeliki; Tsokani, Sofia; Zevgiti, Stella; Pagkalidou, Irene; Kontouli, Katerina-Maria; Ambarcioğlu, Pınar; Pandis, Nikos; Lunny, Carole; Nikolakopoulou, Adriani; Papakonstantinou, Theodoros; Chaimani, Anna; Straus, Sharon E.; Hutton, Brian; Tricco, Andrea C.; Mavridis, Dimitris; Salanti, Georgia

doi:10.1186/s13643-022-01988-3

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“…Egger's test and Begg's funnel plot analysis confirmed the absence of publication bias, but this may be the biggest potential confounder. We have tried our best to analyze the extent to which transparent reporting of the same funds could influence trial design, implementation, and outcomes 73,74 . Also, there are reports that symptom improvement was maintained even with long‐term use of more than 36 months, but there were limitations in performing meta‐analysis with single reports of 48 and 60 months, so only data up to 36 months were included in the analysis.…”

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Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Effects on Obstructive Sleep Apnea Over Time: A Systematic Review and Meta‐analysis

Kim,

Han

et al. 2023

Otolaryngol.--head neck surg.

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ObjectivesThis study aimed to determine the efficacy of hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGS) in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.Data SourcesPubMed, Cochrane database, Embase, Web of Science, SCOPUS, and Google Scholar.Review MethodsFive databases were reviewed to identify relevant studies that measured polysomnography parameters such as the apnea‐hypopnea index (AHI) and oxygen desaturation index, as well as quality of life and functional outcomes of sleep questionnaire scores, before and after HGS.ResultsIn total, 44 studies involving 8670 patients met the inclusion criteria. At 12 months after treatment, approximately 47%, 72%, and 82% of patients achieved AHI values of <5, < 10, and <15, respectively. The reported clinical success rates according to Sher criteria were 80% within 12 months and 73% between 12 and 36 months. While the favorable effects exhibited a gradual reduction up to 12 months postimplantation, they generally maintained a consistent level between the 12th and 36th months, as assessed by AHI < 5, <15, and success rate according to Sher criteria.ConclusionHGS can enhance quality of life scores and polysomnography outcomes in obstructive sleep apnea patients. Although the positive effects gradually decreased until 12 months after implantation, they generally remained consistent between 12 and 36 months.

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Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Effects on Obstructive Sleep Apnea Over Time: A Systematic Review and Meta‐analysis

Kim,

Han

et al. 2023

Otolaryngol.--head neck surg.

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“…We attempted to analyze the extent to which transparent reporting of the same funding source could affect trial design, implementation, and results. 29,30 For studies that have investigated RFD treatment for NVC, it is vital that research is independent and free from conflicts of interest and funding biases. Further independent research on RFD treatment will address the potential impact of these confounders.…”

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“…Although we ascertained that there was no publication bias ( P = .3175), this could be a significant potential confounding factor. We attempted to analyze the extent to which transparent reporting of the same funding source could affect trial design, implementation, and results 29,30 . For studies that have investigated RFD treatment for NVC, it is vital that research is independent and free from conflicts of interest and funding biases.…”

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Effectiveness of Radiofrequency Device Treatment for Nasal Valve Collapse in Patients With Nasal Obstruction

Kang,

Kim,

Stybayeva

et al. 2023

Otolaryngol.--head neck surg.

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ObjectiveInternal nasal valve dysfunction is a prevalent cause of nasal obstruction. This systematic review, along with a Meta‐analysis, evaluated the efficacy of temperature‐controlled radiofrequency device (RFD) treatment in alleviating nasal obstruction by rectifying nasal valve collapse.Data SourcesA comprehensive review of studies retrieved from PubMed, SCOPUS, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases (up to December 2022) was conducted.Review MethodsWe included studies that evaluated the quality of life and nasal obstruction scores before and after RFD treatment. In addition, sham‐controlled studies were analyzed.ResultsIn total, 451 patients across 8 studies were included in the analysis. Patients who underwent RFD treatment reported a significantly enhanced quality of life 24 months after treatment compared to pretreatment scores. The rates of clinically improved states and positive responses regarding quality of life after treatment were 82% and 91%, respectively. Moreover, the disease‐specific quality of life, as assessed by the Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation score, significantly improved.ConclusionRFD may help improve nasal obstruction symptoms. Further randomized clinical studies on larger cohorts are essential to substantiate its efficacy in enhancing nasal valve function.

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“…Не секрет, что многие метаанализы выполняются в интересах фармацевтических компаний, стремящихся продемонстрировать те или иные преимущества выпускаемого ими препарата, если они не были доказаны с помощью крупных РКИ. В метаанализе Veroniki A, et al было продемонстрировано, что спонсированные производителями лекарственных препаратов метаанализы значительно чаще выявляли благоприятный эффект препарата (в 100% случаев) в сравнении с независимыми метаанализами (выявляли благоприятный эффект препарата в 80% случаев) [29]. Вряд ли такие различия были случайными, скорее всего авторы спонсированных фармацевтическими фирмами метаанализов умело выбирали критерии включения и невключения исследований в метаанализ, стремясь добиться желаемого результата.…”

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Is meta-analysis the "top of the evidence pyramid" in cardiology?

Martsevich

2024

Cardiovasc Ther Prev

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The author comments on the significance and place of meta-analyses in modern evidence-based medicine, primarily in cardiology. The history of meta-analyses is briefly described. The main limitations of meta-analyses are reviewed. Examples are given where meta-analyses on the same problem had directly opposite results. The importance of meta-analyses in identifying side effects of drugs is discussed. The possibility of manipulating the results of meta-analyses is demonstrated. The significance of meta-analyses is currently being assessed through the example of the coronavirus pandemic, when different meta-analyses assessed the effectiveness and safety of the same drugs differently.The author concludes that meta-analyses should be excluded from level I evidence and given a more modest role in the hierarchy of evidence.

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Correction: Do reporting guidelines have an impact? Empirical assessment of changes in reporting before and after the PRISMA extension statement for network meta-analysis

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Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Effects on Obstructive Sleep Apnea Over Time: A Systematic Review and Meta‐analysis

Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Effects on Obstructive Sleep Apnea Over Time: A Systematic Review and Meta‐analysis

Effectiveness of Radiofrequency Device Treatment for Nasal Valve Collapse in Patients With Nasal Obstruction

Is meta-analysis the "top of the evidence pyramid" in cardiology?

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