A quality assessment tool for diagnostic accuracy studies The original QUADAS tool was developed through a collaborative project between the Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD), University of York, and the Academic Medical Centre at the University of Amsterdam. It was funded through the HTA programme and was published in 2003. Since its development QUADAS … Continue reading QUADAS-2
The evangelist and EBM
An evangelist, I confessed, when Alan Cassels made a remark framed with a question mark in an interview in Madrid 19th Cochrane Colloquium. It is obvious that I support the principles of evidence-based medicine (EBM). I am, therefore, not satisfied to see EBM in captivity due to the challenge of teaching its skills and the challenge … Continue reading The evangelist and EBM
Methods of Clinical Trials
Workshop Title: Clinical Trials. Workshop Code: HERU-WS01. Venue: Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital - Third Floor. Future Events Single day workshop The Concept Development Process (Session 1) The Experimental Design Process (Session 2) The Statistical Inference Process (Session 3) The workshop announced by The Cochrane Collaboration Past Events Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 9.30 am – 2.00 pm. (Single day … Continue reading Methods of Clinical Trials
Risk of Bias workshop
Venue: Egyptian Medical Syndicate (Dar El-Hekma), Downtown, Cairo Date and Time: Friday January 27, 2012. At 2:00 pm Tutor: A F Nabhan Overview A bias is a systematic error, or deviation from the truth, in results or inferences. Biases can operate in either direction: different biases can lead to underestimation or overestimation of the true … Continue reading Risk of Bias workshop
New Comers’ Session
Interns and Fresh Graduates are advised to attend the New comers' session that will be held on Sunday 22 Jan 2012 at 12:45 pm. Venue: HERU - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Third Floor This orientation session will offer a brief and informal introduction to HERU. A brief introduction by HERU Coordinator (Five minutes) … Continue reading New Comers’ Session
Quiz: Allocation concealment
A randomized controlled trial investigated whether an exercise program increased activity levels in women. Intervention consisted of brief physical activity with regular support that was led by nurses. Control participants received usual care. The order in which participants were allocated to treatment was contained in sequentially numbered opaque envelopes. A researcher not involved in recruitment … Continue reading Quiz: Allocation concealment
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Guidelines are designed to support the decision-making processes in patient care . The content of a guideline is based on a systematic review of clinical evidence - the main source for evidence-based care. Purposes of guidelines To describe appropriate care based on the best available scientific evidence and broad consensus; To reduce inappropriate variation in practice; … Continue reading Clinical Practice Guidelines
GuiDe
GuiDe (Guideline Development) is our HERU new project. To achieve a balanced view when formulating recommendations a multidisciplinary panel with broad representation including clinicians, pharmacists, patient representatives and experienced guideline developers will be assembled and proper group processes for reaching consensus on recommendations will be followed.
Basics of Meta-Anaylsis
This is a HERU SRG Workshop. Systematic reviews and Meta-analysis. Workshop Code: HERU-WS02. Prerequisite: HERU-WS01. Venue: HERU – Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Third Floor. Future Events: Date: Friday [March 16, 2012] at 9.30 am - 5.00 pm Venue: General Medical Council - Dar Al-Hekma - Main Conference Hall Event Page on Facebook: Click here Past Events Date: Day 1: … Continue reading Basics of Meta-Anaylsis
PSWG progress meeting
The progress meeting of HERU Priority Setting Working Group will convene on Thursday 10 November 2011 at 11 am in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
