Effect of early surgery after hip fracture on mortality and complications: systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Guidelines exist for the surgical treatment of hip fracture, but the effect of early
surgery on mortality and other outcomes that are important for patients remains unclear. We …
surgery on mortality and other outcomes that are important for patients remains unclear. We …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of early treatment with fluvoxamine on risk of emergency care and hospitalisation among patients with COVID-19: the TOGETHER randomised, platform …
Background Recent evidence indicates a potential therapeutic role of fluvoxamine for
COVID-19. In the TOGETHER trial for acutely symptomatic patients with COVID-19, we aimed to …
COVID-19. In the TOGETHER trial for acutely symptomatic patients with COVID-19, we aimed to …
Internal fixation compared with arthroplasty for displaced fractures of the femoral neck: a meta-analysis
…, W Obremskey, KJ Koval, S Nork, S Sprague… - JBJS, 2003 - journals.lww.com
Background: The optimal choice for the stabilization of displaced femoral neck fractures remains
controversial, with alternatives including arthroplasty and internal fixation. Our objective …
controversial, with alternatives including arthroplasty and internal fixation. Our objective …
[HTML][HTML] Intravenous vitamin C in adults with sepsis in the intensive care unit
…, MH Masse, J Menard, S Sprague… - … England Journal of …, 2022 - Mass Medical Soc
Background Studies that have evaluated the use of intravenous vitamin C in adults with
sepsis who were receiving vasopressor therapy in the intensive care unit (ICU) have shown …
sepsis who were receiving vasopressor therapy in the intensive care unit (ICU) have shown …
Association between industry funding and statistically significant pro-industry findings in medical and surgical randomized trials
…, D Jackowski, VM Montori, H Schünemann, S Sprague… - Cmaj, 2004 - Can Med Assoc
Background: Conflicting reports exist in the medical literature regarding the association
between industry funding and published research findings. In this study, we examine the …
between industry funding and published research findings. In this study, we examine the …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of early treatment with ivermectin among patients with Covid-19
Background The efficacy of ivermectin in preventing hospitalization or extended observation
in an emergency setting among outpatients with acutely symptomatic coronavirus disease …
in an emergency setting among outpatients with acutely symptomatic coronavirus disease …
[HTML][HTML] Internet versus mailed questionnaires: a controlled comparison (2)
P Leece, M Bhandari, S Sprague… - Journal of medical …, 2004 - jmir.org
Background: Low response rates among surgeons can threaten the validity of surveys.
Internet technologies may reduce the time, effort, and financial resources needed to conduct …
Internet technologies may reduce the time, effort, and financial resources needed to conduct …
Treatment of acute Achilles tendon ruptures a systematic overview and metaanalysis
…, J Busse, RK Leighton, S Sprague… - Clinical Orthopaedics …, 2002 - journals.lww.com
A quantitative systematic review of randomized and quasirandomized trials was conducted
to determine the effect of surgical versus conservative treatment of acute Achilles tendon …
to determine the effect of surgical versus conservative treatment of acute Achilles tendon …
A lack of consensus in the assessment of fracture healing among orthopaedic surgeons
…, P Tornetta Iii, S Sprague… - … of orthopaedic trauma, 2002 - journals.lww.com
Background The assessment of fracture healing is both a clinically relevant and frequently
used outcome measure following lower extremity trauma. However, it remains uncertain …
used outcome measure following lower extremity trauma. However, it remains uncertain …
Barriers to screening for intimate partner violence
Background: Health care providers play a vital role in the detection of intimate partner violence
among their patients. Despite the recommendations for routine intimate partner violence …
among their patients. Despite the recommendations for routine intimate partner violence …