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Efficacy and safety of the novel oral anticoagulants in atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature

by emottawa | Mar 17, 2014 | Journal Club

Journal Club Summary Methodology Score: 4.5/5              Usefulness Score: 3/5   Dentali F, Riva N, Crowther M, Turpie AG, Lip GY, Ageno W. Circulation. 2012 Nov 13;126(20):2381-91. Article Link   This was a systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 phase II/III...

A new and rapid method for epistaxis treatment using injectable form of tranexamic acid topically: a randomized controlled trial

by emottawa | Mar 10, 2014 | Journal Club

Journal Club Summary Methodology Score: 2/5                  Usefulness Score: 3.5/5 Zahed R, Moharamzadeh P, Alizadeharasi S, Ghasemi A, Saeedi M.Am J Emerg Med.2013 Sep;31(9):1389-92 Abstract Link This single centre, ED based, parallel group randomized control trial...

The benefits of steroids versus steroids plus antivirals for treatment of Bell’s palsy: a meta-analysis

by emottawa | Mar 3, 2014 | Journal Club

Journal Club Summary Methodology Score: 3.5/5               Usefulness Score: 3.5/5 Quant EC, Jeste SS, Muni RH, Cape AV, Bhussar MK, Peleg AY. BMJ. 2009 Sep 7;339:b3354. doi: 10.1136/bmj.b3354. Article Link This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing...

A 2-Hour Diagnostic Protocol for Possible Cardiac Chest Pain in the Emergency Department

by emottawa | Jan 27, 2014 | Journal Club

Journal Club Summary Methodology Score: 3.5/5                          Usefulness Score: 3/5   Than M, Aldous S, Lord SJ, Goodacre S, Frampton CM, Troughton R, George P, Florkowski CM, Ardagh M, Smyth D, Jardine DL, Peacock WF, Young J, Hamilton G, Deely JM, Cullen L,...

Clinical Decision Rules to Rule Out Subarachnoid Hemorrhage for Acute Headache

by emottawa | Jan 20, 2014 | Journal Club

Journal Club Summary Methodology Score: 4.5/5                          Usefulness Score: 4/5 Perry JJ, Stiell IG, Sivilotti ML, Bullard MJ, Hohl CM, Sutherland J, Émond M, Worster A, Lee JS, Mackey D, Pauls M, Lesiuk H, Symington C, Wells GA. JAMA....
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