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	1. 5961 Accesses	Protocol Tackling inequalities in obesity: a protocol for a systematic review of the effectiveness of public health interventions at reducing socioeconomic inequalities in obesity amongst children Clare L Bambra, Frances C Hillier, Helen J Moore, Carolyn D Summerbell Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:16 (23 February 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	2. 5580 Accesses	Methodology Evidence summaries: the evolution of a rapid review approach Sara Khangura, Kristin Konnyu, Rob Cushman, Jeremy Grimshaw, David Moher Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:10 (10 February 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	3. 5391 Accesses	Research Guidelines for randomized clinical trial protocol content: a systematic review Jennifer M Tetzlaff, An-Wen Chan, Jessica Kitchen, Margaret Sampson, Andrea C Tricco, David Moher Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:43 (24 September 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	4. 5361 Accesses	Commentary Clarifying differences between review designs and methods David Gough, James Thomas, Sandy Oliver Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:28 (9 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	5. 4698 Accesses	Protocol Protocol for a systematic review of prognosis after mild traumatic brain injury: an update of the WHO Collaborating Centre Task Force findings Carol Cancelliere, J David Cassidy, Pierre Côté, Cesar A Hincapié, Jan Hartvigsen, Linda J Carroll, Connie Marras, Eleanor Boyle, Vicki Kristman, Ryan Hung, Britt-Marie Stålnacke, Peter Rumney, Victor Coronado, Lena W Holm, Jörgen Borg, Catharina Nygren-de Boussard, Jean-Luc af Geijerstam, Michelle Keightley Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:17 (23 February 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	6. 4285 Accesses	Methodology Routine development of objectively derived search strategies Elke Hausner, Siw Waffenschmidt, Thomas Kaiser, Michael Simon Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:19 (29 February 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	7. 4109 Accesses	Research Treatment of hyperprolactinemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis Amy T Wang, Rebecca J Mullan, Melanie A Lane, Ahmad Hazem, Chaithra Prasad, Nicola W Gathaiya, M Fernández-Balsells, Amy Bagatto, Fernando Coto-Yglesias, Jantey Carey, Tarig A Elraiyah, Patricia J Erwin, Gunjan Y Gandhi, Victor M Montori, Mohammad Murad Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:33 (24 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	8. 3823 Accesses	Protocol Efficacy of cognitive enhancers for Alzheimer’s disease: protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis Andrea C Tricco, Sondra vanderVaart, Charlene Soobiah, Erin Lillie, Laure Perrier, Maggie H Chen, Brenda Hemmelgarn, Sumit R Majumdar, Sharon E Straus Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:31 (28 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	9. 3823 Accesses	Methodology A framework for production of systematic review based briefings to support evidence-informed decision-making Duncan Chambers, Paul Wilson Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:32 (9 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	10. 3699 Accesses	Protocol Immigrant women’s experiences of maternity-care services in Canada: a protocol for systematic review using a narrative synthesis Gina M A Higginbottom, Myfanwy Morgan, Jayantha Dassanayake, Helgi Eyford, Mirande Alexandre, Yvonne Chiu, Joan Forgeron, Deb Kocay Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:27 (31 May 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	11. 3659 Accesses	Research Interactions of commonly used dietary supplements with cardiovascular drugs: a systematic review Salmaan Kanji, Dugald Seely, Fatemeh Yazdi, Jennifer Tetzlaff, Kavita Singh, Alexander Tsertsvadze, Andrea C Tricco, Margaret E Sears, Teik C Ooi, Michele A Turek, Becky Skidmore, Mohammed T Ansari Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:26 (31 May 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	12. 3571 Accesses	Protocol Exercise therapy for chronic low back pain: protocol for an individual participant data meta-analysis Jill A Hayden, Jennifer L Cartwright, Richard D Riley, Maurits W vanTulder, the Chronic Low Back Pain IPD Meta-Analysis Group Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:64 (21 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	13. 3138 Accesses	Protocol Pharmacologic interventions for painful diabetic neuropathy: an umbrella systematic review and comparative effectiveness network meta-analysis (Protocol) Marcio L Griebeler, Apostolos Tsapas, Juan P Brito, Zhen Wang, Olivia J Phung, Victor M Montori, M Murad Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:61 (2 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	14. 3112 Accesses	Protocol Functional assessments used by occupational therapists with older adults at risk of activity and participation limitations: a systematic review and evaluation of measurement properties Kylie Wales, Lindy Clemson, Natasha A Lannin, Ian D Cameron Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:45 (15 October 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	15. 3062 Accesses	Protocol Use of cognitive enhancers for mild cognitive impairment: protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis Andrea C Tricco, Charlene Soobiah, Erin Lillie, Laure Perrier, Maggie H Chen, Brenda Hemmelgarn, Sumit R Majumdar, Sharon E Straus Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:25 (30 May 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	16. 2990 Accesses	Protocol Physical therapies as an adjunct to Botulinum toxin-A injection of the upper or lower limb in adults following neurological impairment Bianca Z Kinnear Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:29 (26 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	17. 2989 Accesses	Protocol Repeat prenatal corticosteroid prior to preterm birth: a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis for the PRECISE study group (prenatal repeat corticosteroid international IPD study group: assessing the effects using the best level of evidence) - study protocol Caroline A Crowther, Fariba Aghajafari, Lisa M Askie, Elizabeth V Asztalos, Peter Brocklehurst, Tanya K Bubner, Lex W Doyle, Sourabh Dutta, Thomas J Garite, Debra A Guinn, Mikko Hallman, Mary E Hannah, Pollyanna Hardy, Kimberly Maurel, Premasish Mazumder, Cindy McEvoy, Philippa F Middleton, Kellie E Murphy, Outi M Peltoniemi, Dawn Peters, Lisa Sullivan, Elizabeth A Thom, Merryn Voysey, Ronald J Wapner, Lisa Yelland, Sasha Zhang Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:12 (12 February 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	18. 2959 Accesses	Commentary A Web-based archive of systematic review data Stanley Ip, Nira Hadar, Sarah Keefe, Christopher Parkin, Ramon Iovin, Ethan M Balk, Joseph Lau Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:15 (21 February 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| 1 comment
	19. 2953 Accesses	Systematic review update Overview of systematic reviews of the effectiveness of reminders in improving healthcare professional behavior Amy Cheung, Michelle Weir, Alain Mayhew, Nicole Kozloff, Kaitlyn Brown, Jeremy Grimshaw Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:36 (16 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	20. 2790 Accesses	Protocol Predicting infectious complications in neutropenic children and young people with cancer (IPD protocol) Robert S Phillips, Alex J Sutton, Richard D Riley, Julia C Chisholm, Susan V Picton, Lesley A Stewart, the PICNICC Collaboration Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:8 (9 February 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary A systematic review protocol for assessing Febrile Neutroprenia outcomes in paediatric cancer patients using Individual Participant Data.
	21. 2776 Accesses	Research Auto-titrating versus fixed continuous positive airway pressure for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review with meta-analyses Stanley Ip, Carolyn D'Ambrosio, Kamal Patel, Ndidiamaka Obadan, Georgios D Kitsios, Mei Chung, Ethan M Balk Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:20 (8 March 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	22. 2538 Accesses	Research The effectiveness of acupuncture research across components of the trauma spectrum response (tsr): a systematic review of reviews Courtney Lee, Cindy Crawford, Dawn Wallerstedt, Alexandra York, Alaine Duncan, Jennifer Smith, Meredith Sprengel, Richard Welton, Wayne Jonas Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:46 (15 October 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	23. 2345 Accesses	Research Does use of the CONSORT Statement impact the completeness of reporting of randomised controlled trials published in medical journals? A Cochrane review^a Lucy Turner, Larissa Shamseer, Douglas G Altman, Kenneth F Schulz, David Moher Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:60 (29 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	24. 2261 Accesses	Protocol Assessment of causal link between psychological factors and symptom exacerbation in inflammatory bowel disease: a protocol for systematic review of prospective cohort studies Mariyana Schoultz, Iain Atherton, Gill Hubbard, Angus JM Watson Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:8 (23 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	25. 2237 Accesses	Protocol Implementing health promotion in schools: protocol for a realist systematic review of research and experience in the United Kingdom (UK) Mark Pearson, Roy Chilton, Helen B Woods, Katrina Wyatt, Tamsin Ford, Charles Abraham, Rob Anderson Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:48 (20 October 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	26. 2231 Accesses	Commentary Prospective systematic review registration: perspective from the Guidelines International Network (G-I-N) Philip Van der Wees, Amir Qaseem, Minna Kaila, Guenter Ollenschlaeger, Richard Rosenfeld, the Board of Trustees of the Guidelines International Network (G-I-N) Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:3 (9 February 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	27. 2223 Accesses	Protocol Systematic review and network meta-analysis of interventions for fibromyalgia: a protocol Jason W Busse, Shanil Ebrahim, Gaelan Connell, Eric A Coomes, Paul Bruno, Keshena Malik, David Torrance, Trung Ngo, Karin Kirmayr, Daniel Avrahami, John J Riva, Peter Struijs, David Brunarski, Stephen J Burnie, Frances LeBlanc, Ivan A Steenstra, Quenby Mahood, Kristian Thorlund, Victor M Montori, Vishalini Sivarajah, Paul Alexander, Milosz Jankowski, Wiktoria Lesniak, Markus Faulhaber, Małgorzata M Bała, Stefan Schandelmaier, Gordon H Guyatt Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:18 (13 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	28. 2164 Accesses	Protocol Male participation in prevention programmes of mother to child transmission of HIV: a protocol for a systematic review to identify barriers, facilitators and reported interventions Frederick LI Morfaw, Lehana Thabane, Lawrence CE Mbuagbaw, Philip N Nana Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:13 (16 February 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	29. 2139 Accesses	Protocol Enhanced recovery after vascular surgery: protocol for a systematic review Lesley Gotlib Conn, Ori D Rotstein, Elisa Greco, Andrea C Tricco, Laure Perrier, Charlene Soobiah, Tony Moloney Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:52 (2 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	30. 2073 Accesses	Methodology The nuts and bolts of PROSPERO: an international prospective register of systematic reviews Alison Booth, Mike Clarke, Gordon Dooley, Davina Ghersi, David Moher, Mark Petticrew, Lesley Stewart Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:2 (9 February 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	31. 2054 Accesses	Research The quality of research synthesis in surgery: the case of laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer Guillaume Martel, Suleena Duhaime, Jeffrey S Barkun, Robin P Boushey, Craig R Ramsay, Dean A Fergusson Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:14 (17 February 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	32. 2052 Accesses	Methodology Sample size and power considerations in network meta-analysis Kristian Thorlund, Edward J Mills Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:41 (19 September 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	33. 2031 Accesses	Protocol Effectiveness of brief interventions as part of the screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT) model for reducing the non-medical use of psychoactive substances: a systematic review protocol Matthew M Young, Adrienne Stevens, Amy Porath-Waller, Tyler Pirie, Chantelle Garritty, Becky Skidmore, Lucy Turner, Cheryl Arratoon, Nancy Haley, Karen Leslie, Rhoda Reardon, Beth Sproule, Jeremy Grimshaw, David Moher Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:22 (7 May 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	34. 2015 Accesses	Protocol A protocol for a systematic review for perioperative pregabalin use Naveen Eipe, John Penning, Mohammed Ansari, Fatemeh Yazdi, Nadera Ahmadzai Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:40 (13 September 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	35. 2012 Accesses	Protocol Effect of influenza vaccines against mismatched strains: a systematic review protocol Andrea C Tricco, Ayman Chit, David Hallett, Charlene Soobiah, Genevieve Meier, Maggie Chen, Mariam Tashkandi, Chris Bauch, Mark Loeb Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:35 (30 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	36. 2002 Accesses	Research Mental health outcomes in HIV and childhood maltreatment: a systematic review Georgina Spies, Tracie O Afifi, Sarah L Archibald, Christine Fennema-Notestine, Jitender Sareen, Soraya Seedat Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:30 (28 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	37. 1997 Accesses	Research Male involvement in prevention programs of mother to child transmission of HIV: a systematic review to identify barriers and facilitators Frederick Morfaw, Lawrence Mbuagbaw, Lehana Thabane, Clarissa Rodrigues, Ana-Paula Wunderlich, Philip Nana, John Kunda Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:5 (16 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	38. 1984 Accesses	Research Effectiveness of rifaximin and fluoroquinolones in preventing travelers’ diarrhea (TD): a systematic review and meta-analysis Sanjin Alajbegovic, John W Sanders, Deborah E Atherly, Mark S Riddle Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:39 (28 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	39. 1949 Accesses	Research PROSPERO at one year: an evaluation of its utility Alison Booth, Mike Clarke, Gordon Dooley, Davina Ghersi, David Moher, Mark Petticrew, Lesley Stewart Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:4 (15 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	40. 1934 Accesses	Protocol Depression screening and mental health outcomes in children and adolescents: a systematic review protocol Brett D Thombs, Michelle Roseman, Lorie A Kloda Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:58 (24 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	41. 1894 Accesses	Protocol Military veterans with mental health problems: a protocol for a systematic review to identify whether they have an additional risk of contact with criminal justice systems compared with other veterans groups James Taylor, Tessa Parkes, Sally Haw, Ruth Jepson Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:53 (6 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	42. 1868 Accesses	Research A systematic review of the role of school-based healthcare in adolescent sexual, reproductive, and mental health Amanda J Mason-Jones, Carolyn Crisp, Mariette Momberg, Joy Koech, Petra De Koker, Cathy Mathews Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:49 (26 October 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	43. 1849 Accesses	Editorial Why prospective registration of systematic reviews makes sense Lesley Stewart, David Moher, Paul Shekelle Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:7 (9 February 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	44. 1812 Accesses	Editorial Establishing a new journal for systematic review products David Moher, Lesley Stewart, Paul Shekelle Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:1 (9 February 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary To mark the launch of Systematic Reviews Editors in Chief David Moher, Paul Shakelle and Lesley Stewart outline the journal?s aims and values and discuss the value of Systematic Review studies
	45. 1811 Accesses	Research Automated dose dispensing service for primary healthcare patients: a systematic review Juha Sinnemäki, Sinikka Sihvo, Jaana Isojärvi, Marja Blom, Marja Airaksinen, Antti Mäntylä Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:1 (8 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	46. 1745 Accesses	Research Psychosocial interventions to reduce alcohol consumption in concurrent problem alcohol and illicit drug users: Cochrane Review^a Jan Klimas, Catherine-Anne Field, Walter Cullen, Clodagh SM O’Gorman, Liam G Glynn, Eamon Keenan, Jean Saunders, Gerard Bury, Colum Dunne Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:3 (12 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	47. 1717 Accesses	Research Evaluation of patient involvement in a systematic review and meta-analysis of individual patient data in cervical cancer treatment Claire L Vale, Jayne F Tierney, Nicolette Spera, Andrea Whelan, Alison Nightingale, Bec Hanley Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:23 (7 May 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	48. 1693 Accesses	Systematic review update Body mass index and dental caries in children and adolescents: a systematic review of literature published 2004 to 2011 Merrilyn Hooley, Helen Skouteris, Cecile Boganin, Julie Satur, Nicky Kilpatrick Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:57 (21 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	49. 1690 Accesses	Protocol A systematic review and meta-analysis of diabetes and risk of physical disability and functional impairment - protocol Evelyn Wong, Kathryn Backholer, Jessica Harding, Emma Gearon, Christopher Stevenson, Rosanne Freak-Poli, Anna Peeters Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:47 (17 October 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	50. 1657 Accesses	Research How explicable are differences between reviews that appear to address a similar research question? A review of reviews of physical activity interventions Jenny Woodman, James Thomas, Kelly Dickson Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:37 (17 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed