From incomplete reporting to potential errors in data extraction and analysis, a 2020 report had problems reproducing the results of most meta-analyses of diagnostic test accuracy in their sample. buff.ly/3cnjeMO #FlashbackFebruary @EvidenceFound @JClinEpi

#FlashbackFriday Greatest Hits No. 3: When a pooled estimate from a #metaanalysis is not present, how should one make a final determination of the certainty of evidence using #GRADE? buff.ly/3t7UL3U @EvidenceFound @SultanShazi @BMJ_EBM

Applying the ROBINS-I tool took over 48 minutes on average, finds a recent study evaluating the reliability and evaluator burden of RoB assessments for non-randomized studies. buff.ly/2YmTA2v #FlashbackFebruary @EvidenceFound @JClinEpi

Would a rapid review by any other name still be as fast? A recent scoping review identifies key themes but no one unified definition of a rapid #systematicreview. buff.ly/3r1oQAA #FlashbackFebruary @EvidenceFound @JClinEpi

Applications for scholarships to the May 26-28 #GRADE workshop close 2/28! We recently checked in with fall 2019 scholar @CKershawPhD for an update on her work: buff.ly/3psmr1b Application details for spring 2021 here: buff.ly/2M4PMAI @EvidenceFound

A recent #systematicreview finds that undesirable outcomes like over-treatment are often not included or treated with the same rigor as potential screening benefits. buff.ly/3qXKqG4 #FlashbackFebruary @EvidenceFound @JClinEpi

A blog post as good as motherhood and pie! Our #FlashbackFriday No. 2 greatest hit from the blog is on Stating the Obvious: A Primer on Good Practice Statements in #GRADE guidelines. buff.ly/3t0n30x @EvidenceFound

From preparation to meeting to follow-up, a new Guideline Participation Tool aims to take the guesswork out of effectively participating in a #guidelinedevelopment group. buff.ly/36kv4DH #FlashbackFebruary @EvidenceFound @JClinEpi

"...during stimulating lectures by experts that had set the tone in the field. It was an intense experience far beyond acquiring knowledge, which I highly suggest to every methodologist." Thank you! @GeorgeSchor GRADEconf.org

"Attending the GRADE Guideline Workshop organized by the US GRADE Network gave me exactly what I was looking for: a unique chance to essentially deepen my knowledge on major methodological aspects...

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Challenges in including resource utilization in EtD; difficult but should be considered GRADE takes pragmatic approach @GRADE_WG #GRADE #EtD

Reem Mustafa at virtual GRADE Workshop on major success story of @AmerGastroAssn effort in rapid guidance development and dissemination for Covid-19 led by @SultanShazi @UMN_GI #Covid #rapidguidance @GRADE_WG

Yngve Falck-Ytter and @SultanShazi on challenges and opportunities in GI when developing rapid guidance with @AmerGastroAssn and @IDSAInfo #rapidguidance #Covid19 @UMN_GI

Wrapping up the first virtual @USGN workshop witk key part - feedback session to help us make next workshop (even) better. Preliminary feedback: virtual format worked well but people missed in-person networking opportunities @GRADE_WG

Reem Mustafa on Covid as a marathon not sprint; challenge of rapid guidelines @GRADE_WG @IntGuidelines @EBCPMcMaster

All ready for day #2 of @USGRADEnet virtual workshop. Your facilitators including @RMorganPhD @EBMUrology @SultanShazi look forward to another productive experience @CochraneUrology @GRADE_WG @EBCPMcMaster @EAST_TRAUMA @GuidelinesNA @Cochrane_US

Of 806 individual financial #conflictsofinterest analyzed in a #systematicsurvey of RCTs, just 17% explained the funder/trial relationship, and the majority (85%) came from private, for-profit entities. 👀 our latest research short. buff.ly/3iJiWjV @JClinEpi #COI

An inspiring way to end the first full day of the 2020 Fall #guidelinedevelopment #GRADE virtual workshop is with presentations from four @evidencefound scholars! Can't wait to learn about their methods projects and discuss. Learn more for future workshops buff.ly/3jFWho2

Kicking off our 13th #Guideline Development Workshop using #GRADE with a focus on Rapid Recommendations.