The aims of this study were to assess and compare the methodological quality of Cochrane and non-Cochrane systematic reviews (SRs) published in leading orthodontic journals and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR) using AMSTAR and to compare the prevalence of meta-analysis in both review types. A literature search was undertaken to identify SRs that consisted of hand-searching fiv...

BACKGROUND People with serious mental illness have rates of Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) infection higher than expected in the general population for the same demographic area. Despite this elevated prevalence, UK national strategies around sexual health and HIV prevention do not state that people with serious mental illness are a high risk group. However, a significant proportion in thi...

The source for this systematic review abstract is: Farion, K; Osmond MH; Hartling, L Tissue Adhesives for traumatic lacerations in children and adults. [Systematic Review] Cochrane Wounds Group Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Volume 3, 2006 MeSH Words: Adhesive, Suture, Laceration, Review

www.neurosciencesjournal.org Neurosciences 2016; Vol. 21 (4) The Cochrane Library. The single most reliable source of evidence in healthcare The Cochrane Reviews highlighted below are available from the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (www.thecochranelibrary.com) Cochrane Reviews are regularly updated as new evidence emerges and in response to feedback, and the Cochrane Database of Syst...