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KDIGO clinical practice guideline for the care of kidney transplant recipients: a summary.

Kasiske BL, Zeier MG, Chapman JR, Craig JC, Ekberg H, Garvey CA, Green MD, Jha V, Josephson MA, Kiberd BA, Kreis HA, McDonald RA, Newmann JM, Obrador GT, Vincenti FG, Cheung M, Earley A, Raman G, Abariga S, Wagner M, Balk EM.

Kidney Int. 2009 Oct 21. [Epub ahead of print]PMID: 19847156 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]Related articles

Subgroup analyses in randomized controlled trials: the need for risk stratification in kidney transplantation.

Wagner M, Balk EM, Kent DM, Kasiske BL, Ekberg H.

Am J Transplant. 2009 Oct;9(10):2217-22.PMID: 19764948 [PubMed - in process]Related articles

The chronology of distress, anxiety, and depression in older prostate cancer patients.

Nelson CJ, Weinberger MI, Balk E, Holland J, Breitbart W, Roth AJ.

Oncologist. 2009 Sep;14(9):891-9. Epub 2009 Sep 8.PMID: 19738000 [PubMed - in process]Related articles

Systematic review: comparative effectiveness of radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation.

Terasawa T, Balk EM, Chung M, Garlitski AC, Alsheikh-Ali AA, Lau J, Ip S.

Ann Intern Med. 2009 Aug 4;151(3):191-202. Epub 2009 Jul 6. Review.PMID: 19581635 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

[Pest in small ruminants: a new animal disease in Europe]

Balk E.

Tijdschr Diergeneeskd. 2009 May 15;134(10):456-7. Dutch. No abstract available. PMID: 19522354 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Systematic review: association of low-density lipoprotein subfractions with cardiovascular outcomes.

Ip S, Lichtenstein AH, Chung M, Lau J, Balk EM.

Ann Intern Med. 2009 Apr 7;150(7):474-84. Review.PMID: 19349632 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Reporting of systematic reviews of micronutrients and health: a critical appraisal.

Chung M, Balk EM, Ip S, Raman G, Yu WW, Trikalinos TA, Lichtenstein AH, Yetley EA, Lau J.

Am J Clin Nutr. 2009 Apr;89(4):1099-113. Epub 2009 Feb 25.PMID: 19244363 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Systematic review: reliability of compendia methods for off-label oncology indications.

Abernethy AP, Raman G, Balk EM, Hammond JM, Orlando LA, Wheeler JL, Lau J, McCrory DC.

Ann Intern Med. 2009 Mar 3;150(5):336-43. Epub 2009 Feb 16. Review. Erratum in: Ann Intern Med. 2009 Apr 21;150(8):571. PMID: 19221366 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Impact of axillary lymph node dissection on breast cancer outcome in clinically node negative patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Sanghani M, Balk EM, Cady B.

Cancer. 2009 Apr 15;115(8):1613-20. Review.PMID: 19199349 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

The association between DSM-IV nicotine dependence and stressful life events in the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions.

Balk E, Lynskey MT, Agrawal A.

Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse. 2009;35(2):85-90.PMID: 19199167 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Opportunities and challenges in conducting systematic reviews to support the development of nutrient reference values: vitamin A as an example.

Russell R, Chung M, Balk EM, Atkinson S, Giovannucci EL, Ip S, Lichtenstein AH, Mayne ST, Raman G, Ross AC, Trikalinos TA, West KP Jr, Lau J.

Am J Clin Nutr. 2009 Mar;89(3):728-33. Epub 2009 Jan 28.PMID: 19176732 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Comparability of methods for LDL subfraction determination: A systematic review.

Chung M, Lichtenstein AH, Ip S, Lau J, Balk EM.

Atherosclerosis. 2009 Aug;205(2):342-8. Epub 2008 Dec 14.PMID: 19162266 [PubMed - in process]Related articles

Graft use in transvaginal pelvic organ prolapse repair: a systematic review.

Sung VW, Rogers RG, Schaffer JI, Balk EM, Uhlig K, Lau J, Abed H, Wheeler TL 2nd, Morrill MY, Clemons JL, Rahn DD, Lukban JC, Lowenstein L, Kenton K, Young SB; Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Systematic Review Group.

Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Nov;112(5):1131-42. Review.PMID: 18978116 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

KDOQI US commentary on the KDIGO clinical practice guideline for the prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of hepatitis C in CKD.

Gordon CE, Balk EM, Becker BN, Crooks PA, Jaber BL, Johnson CA, Michael MA, Pereira BJ, Uhlig K, Levin A.

Am J Kidney Dis. 2008 Nov;52(5):811-25.PMID: 18971009 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

[CVI and the Dutch Veterinary Faculty develop vaccines against Rift Valley fever]

Balk E.

Tijdschr Diergeneeskd. 2008 Jul 15-Aug 1;133(14-15):624. Dutch. No abstract available. PMID: 18767306 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Grading evidence-based guidelines--what are the issues?

Uhlig K, Balk EM, Lau J.

Am J Kidney Dis. 2008 Aug;52(2):211-5. No abstract available. PMID: 18640485 [PubMed]Related articles

Timing of renal replacement therapy initiation in acute renal failure: a meta-analysis.

Seabra VF, Balk EM, Liangos O, Sosa MA, Cendoroglo M, Jaber BL.

Am J Kidney Dis. 2008 Aug;52(2):272-84. Epub 2008 Jun 18. Review.PMID: 18562058 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Effect of intensive insulin therapy and pentastarch resuscitation on acute kidney injury in severe sepsis.

Thomas G, Balk EM, Jaber BL.

Am J Kidney Dis. 2008 Jul;52(1):13-7. Epub 2008 Jun 2. No abstract available. PMID: 18514991 [PubMed]Related articles

Predicting the risk of local recurrence in patients with breast cancer: an approach to a new computer-based predictive tool.

Sanghani M, Balk E, Cady B, Wazer D.

Am J Clin Oncol. 2007 Oct;30(5):473-80.PMID: 17921706 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Usual care in the management of chronic wounds: a review of the recent literature.

Tatsioni A, Balk E, O'Donnell T, Lau J.

J Am Coll Surg. 2007 Oct;205(4):617-624e57. Review. No abstract available. PMID: 17903739 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Omega-3 fatty acids and cardiac arrhythmias: prior studies and recommendations for future research: a report from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and Office Of Dietary Supplements Omega-3 Fatty Acids and their Role in Cardiac Arrhythmogenesis Workshop.

London B, Albert C, Anderson ME, Giles WR, Van Wagoner DR, Balk E, Billman GE, Chung M, Lands W, Leaf A, McAnulty J, Martens JR, Costello RB, Lathrop DA.

Circulation. 2007 Sep 4;116(10):e320-35. Review. No abstract available. PMID: 17768297 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

B vitamins and berries and age-related neurodegenerative disorders.

Balk E, Chung M, Raman G, Tatsioni A, Chew P, Ip S, DeVine D, Lau J.

Evid Rep Technol Assess (Full Rep). 2006 Apr;(134):1-161. Review.PMID: 17628125 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Meta-analysis: the effect of dietary counseling for weight loss.

Dansinger ML, Tatsioni A, Wong JB, Chung M, Balk EM.

Ann Intern Med. 2007 Jul 3;147(1):41-50. Review.PMID: 17606960 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Insulin therapy and acute kidney injury in critically ill patients a systematic review.

Thomas G, Rojas MC, Epstein SK, Balk EM, Liangos O, Jaber BL.

Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2007 Oct;22(10):2849-55. Epub 2007 Jun 29. Review.PMID: 17604310 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Heterogeneity and lack of good quality studies limit association between folate, vitamins B-6 and B-12, and cognitive function.

Raman G, Tatsioni A, Chung M, Rosenberg IH, Lau J, Lichtenstein AH, Balk EM.

J Nutr. 2007 Jul;137(7):1789-94. Review.PMID: 17585032 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

A collaborative effort to apply the evidence-based review process to the field of nutrition: challenges, benefits, and lessons learned.

Balk EM, Horsley TA, Newberry SJ, Lichtenstein AH, Yetley EA, Schachter HM, Moher D, MacLean CH, Lau J.

Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Jun;85(6):1448-56. Review.PMID: 17556679 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Effect of chromium supplementation on glucose metabolism and lipids: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

Balk EM, Tatsioni A, Lichtenstein AH, Lau J, Pittas AG.

Diabetes Care. 2007 Aug;30(8):2154-63. Epub 2007 May 22. Review.PMID: 17519436 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Vitamin B6, B12, and folic acid supplementation and cognitive function: a systematic review of randomized trials.

Balk EM, Raman G, Tatsioni A, Chung M, Lau J, Rosenberg IH.

Arch Intern Med. 2007 Jan 8;167(1):21-30. Review.PMID: 17210874 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Effectiveness of management strategies for renal artery stenosis: a systematic review.

Balk E, Raman G, Chung M, Ip S, Tatsioni A, Alonso A, Chew P, Gilbert SJ, Lau J.

Ann Intern Med. 2006 Dec 19;145(12):901-12. Epub 2006 Oct 24. Review.PMID: 17062633 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

A systematic review of the effect of the Excebrane dialyser on biomarkers of lipid peroxidation.

Sosa MA, Balk EM, Lau J, Liangos O, Balakrishnan VS, Madias NE, Pereira BJ, Jaber BL.

Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2006 Oct;21(10):2825-33. Epub 2006 Jul 22. Review.PMID: 16861726 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

n-3 Fatty acids from fish or fish-oil supplements, but not alpha-linolenic acid, benefit cardiovascular disease outcomes in primary- and secondary-prevention studies: a systematic review.

Wang C, Harris WS, Chung M, Lichtenstein AH, Balk EM, Kupelnick B, Jordan HS, Lau J.

Am J Clin Nutr. 2006 Jul;84(1):5-17. Review.PMID: 16825676 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Gender differences in plasma lipid response to dietary fat.

Lapointe A, Balk EM, Lichtenstein AH.

Nutr Rev. 2006 May;64(5 Pt 1):234-49. Review.PMID: 16770944 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on serum markers of cardiovascular disease risk: a systematic review.

Balk EM, Lichtenstein AH, Chung M, Kupelnick B, Chew P, Lau J.

Atherosclerosis. 2006 Nov;189(1):19-30. Epub 2006 Mar 10. Review.PMID: 16530201 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Clinical practice guidelines in nephrology--for worse or for better.

Uhlig K, Balk EM, Lau J, Levey AS.

Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2006 May;21(5):1145-53. Epub 2006 Mar 6. No abstract available. PMID: 16520349 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Effects of soy on health outcomes.

Balk E, Chung M, Chew P, Ip S, Raman G, Kupelnick B, Tatsioni A, Sun Y, Devine D, Lau J.

Evid Rep Technol Assess (Summ). 2005 Aug;(126):1-8. Review. No abstract available. PMID: 16194125 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Reading and critically appraising systematic reviews and meta-analyses: a short primer with a focus on hepatology.

Balk EM, Lau J, Bonis PA.

J Hepatol. 2005 Oct;43(4):729-36. Review. No abstract available. PMID: 16120472 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on coronary restenosis, intima-media thickness, and exercise tolerance: a systematic review.

Balk EM, Lichtenstein AH, Chung M, Kupelnick B, Chew P, Lau J.

Atherosclerosis. 2006 Feb;184(2):237-46. Epub 2005 Aug 9. Review.PMID: 16084516 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament: meta-analysis of patellar tendon versus hamstring tendon autograft.

Goldblatt JP, Fitzsimmons SE, Balk E, Richmond JC.

Arthroscopy. 2005 Jul;21(7):791-803.PMID: 16012491 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Update on acute bacterial rhinosinusitis.

Ip S, Fu L, Balk E, Chew P, Devine D, Lau J.

Evid Rep Technol Assess (Summ). 2005 Jun;(124):1-3. Review. No abstract available. PMID: 15989375 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Setting up a store-and-forward telemedicine service for acute trauma in a hospital trust.

Jones SM, Balk EJ, Hill TJ, Reynolds S.

J Audiov Media Med. 2004 Sep;27(3):107-14.PMID: 15799587 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Imaging findings of intestinal tuberculosis.

Engin G, Balk E.

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2005 Jan-Feb;29(1):37-41.PMID: 15665681 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Effects of statins on vascular structure and function: a systematic review.

Balk EM, Karas RH, Jordan HS, Kupelnick B, Chew P, Lau J.

Am J Med. 2004 Nov 15;117(10):775-90. Review.PMID: 15541327 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Evidence report on the treatment of pain in cancer patients.

Carr DB, Goudas LC, Balk EM, Bloch R, Ioannidis JP, Lau J.

J Natl Cancer Inst Monogr. 2004;(32):23-31. Review.PMID: 15263038 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on cardiovascular disease.

Wang C, Chung M, Lichtenstein A, Balk E, Kupelnick B, DeVine D, Lawrence A, Lau J.

Evid Rep Technol Assess (Summ). 2004 Mar;(94):1-8. Review. No abstract available. PMID: 15133888 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on cardiovascular risk factors and intermediate markers of cardiovascular disease.

Balk E, Chung M, Lichtenstein A, Chew P, Kupelnick B, Lawrence A, DeVine D, Lau J.

Evid Rep Technol Assess (Summ). 2004 Mar;(93):1-6. Review. No abstract available. PMID: 15133887 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on arrhythmogenic mechanisms in animal and isolated organ/cell culture studies.

Jordan H, Matthan N, Chung M, Balk E, Chew P, Kupelnick B, DeVine D, Lawrence A, Lichtenstein A, Lau J.

Evid Rep Technol Assess (Summ). 2004 Mar;(92):1-8. Review. No abstract available. PMID: 15133886 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

The clinically inapparent adrenal mass: update in diagnosis and management.

Mansmann G, Lau J, Balk E, Rothberg M, Miyachi Y, Bornstein SR.

Endocr Rev. 2004 Apr;25(2):309-40. Review.PMID: 15082524 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Short stature and functional impairment: a systematic review.

Wheeler PG, Bresnahan K, Shephard BA, Lau J, Balk EM.

Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2004 Mar;158(3):236-43. Review.PMID: 14993082 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Effects of statins on nonlipid serum markers associated with cardiovascular disease: a systematic review.

Balk EM, Lau J, Goudas LC, Jordan HS, Kupelnick B, Kim LU, Karas RH.

Ann Intern Med. 2003 Oct 21;139(8):670-82. Review.PMID: 14568856 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Management of clinically inapparent adrenal mass.

Lau J, Balk E, Rothberg M, Ioannidis JP, DeVine D, Chew P, Kupelnick B, Miller K.

Evid Rep Technol Assess (Summ). 2002 Feb;(56):1-5. No abstract available. PMID: 12945556 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles