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Cross-sectional study showing the proportion of reports of randomized trials that placed the trial’s findings in the context of a systematic review in the Discussion section, in May 1997
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Reports of randomised control trials (RCTs) should begin and conclude with up-to-date systematic reviews of other relevant trials: a 25-year audit of the quality of trial reports
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Exposing the dangers to patients of medical reviews and textbooks that ignore scientific principles.