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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Correlation of quality measures with estimates of treatment effect in meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials.

Balk EM, Bonis PA, Moskowitz H, Schmid CH, Ioannidis JP, Wang C, Lau J.

JAMA. 2002 Jun 12;287(22):2973-82.PMID: 12052127 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Strategies for diagnosing and treating suspected acute bacterial sinusitis: a cost-effectiveness analysis.

Balk EM, Zucker DR, Engels EA, Wong JB, Williams JW Jr, Lau J.

J Gen Intern Med. 2001 Oct;16(10):701-11.PMID: 11679039 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articlesFree article

Accuracy of biomarkers to diagnose acute cardiac ischemia in the emergency department: a meta-analysis.

Balk EM, Ioannidis JP, Salem D, Chew PW, Lau J.

Ann Emerg Med. 2001 May;37(5):478-94. Review.PMID: 11326184 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles

Diagnosing acute cardiac ischemia in the emergency department: a systematic review of the accuracy and clinical effect of current technologies.

Lau J, Ioannidis JP, Balk EM, Milch C, Terrin N, Chew PW, Salem D.

Ann Emerg Med. 2001 May;37(5):453-60. Review.PMID: 11326181 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]Related articles