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Systematic reviews of Interventions, May 2015

Posted on April 22, 2015July 11, 2015 by A Nabhan

This Professional Development training day takes a step-by-step approach to the tasks of conducting a systematic review on 14-May-2015.

Systematic Reviews of Interventions, February 2014

Posted on January 7, 2014August 11, 2015 by A Nabhan

This course takes a step-by-step approach to the tasks and methods involved in conducting a Cochrane review to answer a question about the effects of a health-related intervention. The course will be of most benefit to someone planning to do a Cochrane review in the near future; but should also be useful to anyone who … Continue reading Systematic Reviews of Interventions, February 2014

Cochrane Standard Author Training, 2013

Posted on September 29, 2013January 16, 2014 by A Nabhan

This course (workshop) aims at capacity building. It provides authors with the basic skills to conduct a Cochrane Review. Topics include protocols, setting your question, literature searching, study selection, assessing bias, data and analysis, formulating conclusions, and a session with the Review Manager software. http://www.cochrane.org/news/tags/authors/cochrane-standard-author-training-cairo-egypt Venue: Training & Education Enhancement Center, Ain Shams University Hospitals Date: 4-5 December 2013 Mentor … Continue reading Cochrane Standard Author Training, 2013

Cochrane Profile: Ashraf Nabhan

Posted on May 2, 2013January 16, 2014 by A Nabhan

The ninth in the Cochrane20 Video Series introduces the third Cochrane Profile, focusing on the experiences of individual Cochrane contributors. This video presents Ashraf Nabhan, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Cochrane author from Cairo, Egypt, discussing what motivates him to use evidence in his medical practice and teaching, and his experience of being part … Continue reading Cochrane Profile: Ashraf Nabhan

Synthesis of Evidence

Posted on August 15, 2012July 28, 2013 by A Nabhan

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses are critical for evidence-based clinical practice. The widespread and growing use of meta-analysis to synthesize evidence on key clinical questions makes it imperative for health professionals to be able to understand it. We T.E.A.C.H. (Teaching Evidence Assimilation for Collaborative Healthcare) to Save Lives

The Forest Plot

Posted on March 25, 2012June 23, 2016 by A Nabhan

A graphical representation of the individual results of each study included in a meta-analysis together with the combined meta-analysis result. The plot also allows readers to see the heterogeneity among the results of the studies. The results of individual studies are shown as squares centred on each study’s point estimate. A horizontal line runs through … Continue reading The Forest Plot

Basics of Meta-Anaylsis

Posted on December 12, 2011May 15, 2018 by A Nabhan

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