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504 questions in 57 reviews · Kidney and Transplant

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No studies 504 · 100%Ungraded 0 · 0%Very low 0 · 0%Low 0 · 0%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%

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
Higher blood flow vs standard blood flow
Vascular access complications · AKI patients receiving CKRT
Non‐pharmacological interventions for preventing clotting of extracorporeal circuits during continuous renal… (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Long (> 20 cm) vs short (≤ 20 cm) catheter
Recovery of kidney function · AKI patients receiving CKRT
Non‐pharmacological interventions for preventing clotting of extracorporeal circuits during continuous renal… (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Polyethylenimine‐treated membrane (AN69ST) vs other membranes
Death from any cause at day 28 of · AKI patients receiving CKRT
Non‐pharmacological interventions for preventing clotting of extracorporeal circuits during continuous renal… (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Polyethylenimine‐treated membrane (AN69ST) vs other membranes
Recovery of kidney function · AKI patients receiving CKRT
Non‐pharmacological interventions for preventing clotting of extracorporeal circuits during continuous renal… (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Polyethylenimine‐treated membrane (AN69ST) vs other membranes
Vascular access complications · AKI patients receiving CKRT
Non‐pharmacological interventions for preventing clotting of extracorporeal circuits during continuous renal… (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Flat plate vs hollow fibre filter of the same membrane type
Death from any cause at day 28 of · people with AKI receiving CKRT
Non‐pharmacological interventions for preventing clotting of extracorporeal circuits during continuous renal… (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Flat plate vs hollow fibre filter of the same membrane type
Recovery of kidney function · people with AKI receiving CKRT
Non‐pharmacological interventions for preventing clotting of extracorporeal circuits during continuous renal… (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Flat plate vs hollow fibre filter of the same membrane type
Vascular access complications · people with AKI receiving CKRT
Non‐pharmacological interventions for preventing clotting of extracorporeal circuits during continuous renal… (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
More and shorter vs standard hollow fibre filter of the same membrane type
Death from any cause at day 28 of · AKI patients receiving CKRT
Non‐pharmacological interventions for preventing clotting of extracorporeal circuits during continuous renal… (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
More and shorter vs standard hollow fibre filter of the same membrane type
Recovery of kidney function · AKI patients receiving CKRT
Non‐pharmacological interventions for preventing clotting of extracorporeal circuits during continuous renal… (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
More and shorter vs standard hollow fibre filter of the same membrane type
Vascular access complications · AKI patients receiving CKRT
Non‐pharmacological interventions for preventing clotting of extracorporeal circuits during continuous renal… (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
CVVHD vs CVVH or CVVHDF
Vascular access complications · AKI patients receiving CKRT
Non‐pharmacological interventions for preventing clotting of extracorporeal circuits during continuous renal… (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
CVVHDF vs CVVH
Vascular access complications · AKI patients receiving CKRT
Non‐pharmacological interventions for preventing clotting of extracorporeal circuits during continuous renal… (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Raloxifene vs placebo
Vertebral fracture by radiography · postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and CKD stages 5 and 5D
Pharmacological interventions versus placebo, no treatment or usual care for osteoporosis in people with… (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Raloxifene vs placebo
Mean change in BMD of the total hip · postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and CKD stages 5 and 5D
Pharmacological interventions versus placebo, no treatment or usual care for osteoporosis in people with… (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Raloxifene vs placebo
Mean change in BMD of the distal radius · postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and CKD stages 5 and 5D
Pharmacological interventions versus placebo, no treatment or usual care for osteoporosis in people with… (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Raloxifene vs placebo
QoL · postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and CKD stages 5 and 5D
Pharmacological interventions versus placebo, no treatment or usual care for osteoporosis in people with… (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Any anti‐osteoporotic drugs vs placebo
Mean change in BMD of the distal radius · postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and CKD stages 3‐4
Pharmacological interventions versus placebo, no treatment or usual care for osteoporosis in people with… (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Any anti‐osteoporotic drugs vs placebo
QoL · postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and CKD stages 3‐4
Pharmacological interventions versus placebo, no treatment or usual care for osteoporosis in people with… (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Mycophenolate mofetil vs levamisole
Relapse rate/patient/month · SSNS in children
Non‐corticosteroid immunosuppressive medications for steroid‐sensitive nephrotic syndrome in children (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Mycophenolate mofetil vs cyclosporin
Frequent relapses · SSNS in children
Non‐corticosteroid immunosuppressive medications for steroid‐sensitive nephrotic syndrome in children (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Levamisole vs steroids or placebo or both, or no treatment
Frequent relapses · SSNS in children
Non‐corticosteroid immunosuppressive medications for steroid‐sensitive nephrotic syndrome in children (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Levamisole vs cyclophosphamide
Frequent relapses · SSNS in children
Non‐corticosteroid immunosuppressive medications for steroid‐sensitive nephrotic syndrome in children (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Levamisole vs cyclophosphamide
Mean relapse rate/patient/month · SSNS in children
Non‐corticosteroid immunosuppressive medications for steroid‐sensitive nephrotic syndrome in children (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Rituximab vs placebo or control
Frequent relapses · SSNS in children
Non‐corticosteroid immunosuppressive medications for steroid‐sensitive nephrotic syndrome in children (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Cyclosporin plus prednisolone vs prednisolone alone
Frequent relapses · SSNS in children
Non‐corticosteroid immunosuppressive medications for steroid‐sensitive nephrotic syndrome in children (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Cyclosporin plus prednisolone vs prednisolone alone
Mean relapse rate/patient/month · SSNS in children
Non‐corticosteroid immunosuppressive medications for steroid‐sensitive nephrotic syndrome in children (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Alkylating agents vs cyclosporin
Frequent relapses · SSNS in children
Non‐corticosteroid immunosuppressive medications for steroid‐sensitive nephrotic syndrome in children (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Alkylating agents vs cyclosporin
Mean relapse rate/patient/month · SSNS in children
Non‐corticosteroid immunosuppressive medications for steroid‐sensitive nephrotic syndrome in children (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Rituximab vs placebo or control
Relapse rate/patient/month · SSNS in children
Non‐corticosteroid immunosuppressive medications for steroid‐sensitive nephrotic syndrome in children (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Alkylating agents vs steroids, placebo or both
Frequent relapses · SSNS in children
Non‐corticosteroid immunosuppressive medications for steroid‐sensitive nephrotic syndrome in children (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Alkylating agents vs steroids, placebo or both
Mean relapse rate/patient/month · SSNS in children
Non‐corticosteroid immunosuppressive medications for steroid‐sensitive nephrotic syndrome in children (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intravenous vs oral cyclophosphamide
Mean relapse rate/patient/month · SSNS in children
Non‐corticosteroid immunosuppressive medications for steroid‐sensitive nephrotic syndrome in children (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Cyclophosphamide vs chlorambucil
Frequent relapses · SSNS in children
Non‐corticosteroid immunosuppressive medications for steroid‐sensitive nephrotic syndrome in children (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Cyclophosphamide vs chlorambucil
Mean relapse rate/patient/month · SSNS in children
Non‐corticosteroid immunosuppressive medications for steroid‐sensitive nephrotic syndrome in children (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Rituximab vs cyclophosphamide
Kidney function · adults with renal vasculitis
Interventions for renal vasculitis in adults (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Rituximab vs cyclophosphamide
Dialysis · adults with renal vasculitis
Interventions for renal vasculitis in adults (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Mycophenolate mofetil vs cyclophosphamide
Kidney function · adults with renal vasculitis
Interventions for renal vasculitis in adults (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intravenous immunoglobulin vs placebo
Kidney function · adults with renal vasculitis
Interventions for renal vasculitis in adults (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intravenous immunoglobulin vs placebo
Dialysis · adults with renal vasculitis
Interventions for renal vasculitis in adults (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intravenous immunoglobulin vs placebo
Serious infection · adults with renal vasculitis
Interventions for renal vasculitis in adults (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Azathioprine vs cyclophosphamide
Kidney function · adults with renal vasculitis for maintenance therapy
Interventions for renal vasculitis in adults (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Azathioprine vs methotrexate
Kidney function · adults with renal vasculitis for maintenance therapy
Interventions for renal vasculitis in adults (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Azathioprine vs methotrexate
Dialysis · adults with renal vasculitis for maintenance therapy
Interventions for renal vasculitis in adults (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intervention NR
Relapse · adults with renal vasculitis
Interventions for renal vasculitis in adults (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Antibiotics vs placebo
Kidney function · adults with renal vasculitis for maintenance therapy
Interventions for renal vasculitis in adults (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Antibiotics vs placebo
Dialysis · adults with renal vasculitis for maintenance therapy
Interventions for renal vasculitis in adults (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Antibiotics vs placebo
Relapse · adults with renal vasculitis for maintenance therapy
Interventions for renal vasculitis in adults (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Leflunomide vs methotrexate
Death · adults with renal vasculitis for maintenance therapy
Interventions for renal vasculitis in adults (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Leflunomide vs methotrexate
Kidney function · adults with renal vasculitis for maintenance therapy
Interventions for renal vasculitis in adults (2020) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies