Reporting bias in medical research

Source: Trials 2010, 11 (37)
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Date of publication: April 2010
In a nutshell: Trials recently published the following article about the reporting bias in medical research (why certain studies do not get published) and highlights several cases in which this non-reporting has been harmful to patient care. It is available freely via Biomed Central.
Length of publication: 15 pages

The impact of outcome reporting bias in randomised controlled trials on a cohort of systematic reviews

Source: BMJ 2010; 340:c365
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Date of publication: Feb 2010
In a nutshell: The authors of this study investigated the prevalence of outcome reporting bias and its impact on Cochrane reviews. Empirical research suggests that statistically significant outcomes are more likely to be fully reported than non-significant results in published reports of randomised controlled trials. The authors conclude that outcome reporting bias is a less recognised issue that affects the conclusions in a substantial proportion of Cochrane reviews.
Length of publication: 10 pages

The role of NHS libraries in supporting research

Source: Health Information & Libraries Journal
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Date of publication: 11th October 2009
In a nutshell: This article examines the role that NHS libraries can play in supporting research in the organisation, including supporting the research process and encouraging the transferring of research into practice.
Length of publication: 9 pages