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Each row is one question a systematic review asked: who, what, compared with what, and which outcome, with the effect it found and how certain that is. Every word you type has to appear somewhere in the question, and the closest matches are ranked first.

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15,213 questions in 2,394 reviews

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Ungraded means an effect was reported without a GRADE rating; it is not a gap. No studies means the review found nothing to answer the question. The six categories are a display order, not a score.

QuestionEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Lifestyle vs control ‐ Neonatal and later outcomes
Diabetes (type 2) (child) ‐ not measured · Women with gestational diabetes
Lifestyle interventions for the treatment of women with gestational diabetes (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Lifestyle vs control ‐ Neonatal and later outcomes
Diabetes (type 2) (adult) ‐ not measured · Women with gestational diabetes
Lifestyle interventions for the treatment of women with gestational diabetes (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Lifestyle vs control ‐ Neonatal and later outcomes
Neurosensory disability (child) ‐ not measured · Women with gestational diabetes
Lifestyle interventions for the treatment of women with gestational diabetes (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Lifestyle vs control ‐ Neonatal and later outcomes
Neurosensory disability (adult) ‐ not measured · Women with gestational diabetes
Lifestyle interventions for the treatment of women with gestational diabetes (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
TENS vs sham TENS
Health related quality of life · adults with neuropathic pain
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
TENS vs sham TENS
Participant global impression of change · adults with neuropathic pain
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
TENS vs sham TENS
Analgesic medication use · adults with neuropathic pain
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
TENS vs sham TENS
Incidence/nature of adverse events · adults with neuropathic pain
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Phototherapy vs placebo/no phototherapy
Wound healing ‐ time to complete wound healing (weeks) · Diabetes with foot ulcers
Phototherapy for treating foot ulcers in people with diabetes (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Phototherapy vs placebo/no phototherapy
Adverse events · Diabetes with foot ulcers
Phototherapy for treating foot ulcers in people with diabetes (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Dietary modifications (counselling or dietary change) vs control
Major cardiovascular event · people with CKD
Dietary interventions for adults with chronic kidney disease (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Dexamethasone vs placebo
Number of vomiting episodes · participants with advanced cancer who have nausea and vomiting not related to chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery
Corticosteroids for adult patients with advanced cancer who have nausea and vomiting (not related to… (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Dexamethasone vs placebo
Adverse events · participants with advanced cancer who have nausea and vomiting not related to chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery
Corticosteroids for adult patients with advanced cancer who have nausea and vomiting (not related to… (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Dexamethasone vs placebo
Quality of life · participants with advanced cancer who have nausea and vomiting not related to chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery
Corticosteroids for adult patients with advanced cancer who have nausea and vomiting (not related to… (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Dexamethasone vs placebo
Patient satisfaction · participants with advanced cancer who have nausea and vomiting not related to chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery
Corticosteroids for adult patients with advanced cancer who have nausea and vomiting (not related to… (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intervention NR
Adverse events · patients with incurable cancer receiving cancer treatment with palliative intent
Psychosocial interventions for fatigue during cancer treatment with palliative intent (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intervention NR
Psychosocial effects of bed rest (depression, anxiety, stress) · women with multiple pregnancy
Bed rest with and without hospitalisation in multiple pregnancy for improving perinatal outcomes (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intervention NR
Psychosocial effects of bed rest (depression, anxiety, stress) · women with multiple pregnancy
Bed rest with and without hospitalisation in multiple pregnancy for improving perinatal outcomes (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intervention NR
Low birthweight (less than 2500 g) ‐ assuming independence between twins/triplets · women with multiple pregnancy
Bed rest with and without hospitalisation in multiple pregnancy for improving perinatal outcomes (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intervention NR
Number of treatment cycles with at least one bleeding episode ‐ not measured · patients with solid tumours with thrombocytopenia during chemotherapy
Thrombopoietin receptor agonists for prevention and treatment of chemotherapy‐induced thrombocytopenia in… (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intervention NR
Number of days on which bleeding occurred ‐ not measured · patients with solid tumours with thrombocytopenia during chemotherapy
Thrombopoietin receptor agonists for prevention and treatment of chemotherapy‐induced thrombocytopenia in… (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intervention NR
The amount of bleeding ‐ not measured · patients with solid tumours with thrombocytopenia during chemotherapy
Thrombopoietin receptor agonists for prevention and treatment of chemotherapy‐induced thrombocytopenia in… (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intervention NR
Quality of life score ‐ not measured · patients with solid tumours with thrombocytopenia during chemotherapy
Thrombopoietin receptor agonists for prevention and treatment of chemotherapy‐induced thrombocytopenia in… (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intervention NR
Number of treatment cycles with at least one bleeding episode ‐ not measured · patients with solid tumours without thrombocytopenia before chemotherapy
Thrombopoietin receptor agonists for prevention and treatment of chemotherapy‐induced thrombocytopenia in… (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intervention NR
Number of days on which bleeding occurred ‐ not measured · patients with solid tumours without thrombocytopenia before chemotherapy
Thrombopoietin receptor agonists for prevention and treatment of chemotherapy‐induced thrombocytopenia in… (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intervention NR
The amount of bleeding ‐ not measured · patients with solid tumours without thrombocytopenia before chemotherapy
Thrombopoietin receptor agonists for prevention and treatment of chemotherapy‐induced thrombocytopenia in… (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intervention NR
Quality of life score ‐ not measured · patients with solid tumours without thrombocytopenia before chemotherapy
Thrombopoietin receptor agonists for prevention and treatment of chemotherapy‐induced thrombocytopenia in… (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intervention NR
Overall survival ‐ not measured · patients with solid tumours with thrombocytopenia during chemotherapy
Thrombopoietin receptor agonists for prevention and treatment of chemotherapy‐induced thrombocytopenia in… (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Insulin vs anti‐diabetic agent
Childhood/adulthood diabetes (type 1, type 2) ‐ not reported · Infants of women with gestational diabetes.
Insulin for the treatment of women with gestational diabetes (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Insulin vs anti‐diabetic agent
Perineal trauma/tearing ‐ not measured · the treatment of women (maternal outcomes) with gestational diabetes
Insulin for the treatment of women with gestational diabetes (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Insulin vs anti‐diabetic agent
Postnatal depression ‐ not reported · the treatment of women (maternal outcomes) with gestational diabetes
Insulin for the treatment of women with gestational diabetes (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Partial nephrectomy vs radical nephrectomy
Permanent haemodialysis ‐ not measured
Partial nephrectomy versus radical nephrectomy for clinical localised renal masses (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Partial nephrectomy vs radical nephrectomy
Quality of Life ‐ not measured
Partial nephrectomy versus radical nephrectomy for clinical localised renal masses (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
CBT with biofeedback ± physical exercise vs waiting list control
Adverse effects, including dropout and attrition · adult torture survivors with chronic pain
Interventions for treating persistent pain in survivors of torture (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
CBT with biofeedback ± physical exercise vs waiting list control
Reduced use of analgesics · adult torture survivors with chronic pain
Interventions for treating persistent pain in survivors of torture (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
CBT with biofeedback ± physical exercise vs waiting list control
Quality of life · adult torture survivors with chronic pain
Interventions for treating persistent pain in survivors of torture (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
CBT with biofeedback ± physical exercise vs waiting list control
Global improvement, satisfaction · adult torture survivors with chronic pain
Interventions for treating persistent pain in survivors of torture (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
YOGA vs NON‐STANDARD CARE
Global state: relapse · people with schizophrenia
Yoga versus non‐standard care for schizophrenia (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
YOGA vs NON‐STANDARD CARE
Costs: direct and indirect costs of care · people with schizophrenia
Yoga versus non‐standard care for schizophrenia (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Acupuncture vs other active therapy
Participant‐reported pain relief · adults with neuropathic pain
Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Acupuncture vs other active therapy
Participants experiencing any serious adverse event · adults with neuropathic pain
Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Acupuncture vs other active therapy
Quality of life · adults with neuropathic pain
Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Acupuncture combined with other active therapy vs other active therapy
Participant‐reported pain relief substantial (at least 50% pain relief over baseline) · adults with neuropathic pain
Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Acupuncture combined with other active therapy vs other active therapy
Participants experiencing any serious adverse event · adults with neuropathic pain
Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Acupuncture vs sham acupuncture
Participant‐reported pain relief substantial (at least 50% pain relief over baseline) · adults with neuropathic pain
Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Acupuncture vs sham acupuncture
Participants experiencing any serious adverse event · adults with neuropathic pain
Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Acupuncture vs treatment
Participant‐reported pain intensity · adults with neuropathic pain
Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Acupuncture vs treatment
Participant‐reported pain relief · adults with neuropathic pain
Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Acupuncture vs treatment
Participants experiencing any serious adverse event · adults with neuropathic pain
Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Acupuncture vs treatment
Quality of life · adults with neuropathic pain
Acupuncture for neuropathic pain in adults (2017) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies