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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. Words match anywhere in the field.

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1,590 questions in 129 reviews · Gynaecological, Neuro-oncology and Orphan Cancer

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No studies 281 · 17.7%Ungraded 74 · 4.7%Very low 410 · 25.8%Low 420 · 26.4%Moderate 280 · 17.6%High 125 · 7.9%

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
Pazopanib vs lapatinib
Overall survival · women with persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) targeting therapy for persistent, recurrent, or metastatic… (2021) · Cochrane
HR 0.96 [0.67, 1.38]1 study · 152 participantsLow
Bevacizumab plus chemotherapy vs chemotherapy
Specific adverse events: serious haemorrhage · women with persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) targeting therapy for persistent, recurrent, or metastatic… (2021) · Cochrane
RR 5 [1.11, 22.56]1 study · 440 participantsLow
Pazopanib vs lapatinib
Specific adverse events: gastrointestinal perforations or fistulae · women with persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) targeting therapy for persistent, recurrent, or metastatic… (2021) · Cochrane
RR 1.03 [0.07, 16.12]1 study · 150 participantsVery low
Pazopanib vs lapatinib
Specific adverse events: haemorrhage · women with persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) targeting therapy for persistent, recurrent, or metastatic… (2021) · Cochrane
RR 1.03 [0.31, 3.4]1 study · 150 participantsVery low
Pazopanib vs lapatinib
Specific adverse events: thromboembolic events · women with persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) targeting therapy for persistent, recurrent, or metastatic… (2021) · Cochrane
RR 3.08 [0.13, 74.42]1 study · 150 participantsVery low
Pazopanib vs lapatinib
Specific adverse events: hypertension · women with persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) targeting therapy for persistent, recurrent, or metastatic… (2021) · Cochrane
RR 11.81 [2.89, 48.33]1 study · 150 participantsModerate
Pazopanib vs lapatinib
Serious adverse events · women with persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) targeting therapy for persistent, recurrent, or metastatic… (2021) · Cochrane
RR 1.31 [0.83, 2.07]1 study · 150 participantsLow
Pazopanib vs lapatinib
Economic evaluation ‐ not measured · women with persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) targeting therapy for persistent, recurrent, or metastatic… (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Bevacizumab plus chemotherapy vs chemotherapy
Specific adverse events: serious thromboembolic events · women with persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) targeting therapy for persistent, recurrent, or metastatic… (2021) · Cochrane
RR 4.5 [1.55, 13.08]1 study · 440 participantsModerate
Bevacizumab plus chemotherapy vs chemotherapy
Specific adverse events: hypertension · women with persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) targeting therapy for persistent, recurrent, or metastatic… (2021) · Cochrane
RR 13.75 [5.07, 37.29]1 study · 440 participantsModerate
Bevacizumab plus chemotherapy vs chemotherapy
Serious adverse events · women with persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) targeting therapy for persistent, recurrent, or metastatic… (2021) · Cochrane
RR 1.44 [1.16, 1.79]1 study · 439 participantsModerate
Bevacizumab plus chemotherapy vs chemotherapy
Economic evaluation · women with persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) targeting therapy for persistent, recurrent, or metastatic… (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extracted1 study · 452 participantsLow
Cediranib plus chemotherapy vs placebo plus chemotherapy
Overall survival · women with persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) targeting therapy for persistent, recurrent, or metastatic… (2021) · Cochrane
HR 0.94 [0.53, 1.65]1 study · 69 participantsLow
Cediranib plus chemotherapy vs placebo plus chemotherapy
Specific adverse events: gastrointestinal perforations or fistulae · women with persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) targeting therapy for persistent, recurrent, or metastatic… (2021) · Cochrane
RR 3.27 [0.14, 77.57]1 study · 67 participantsVery low
Intervention NR
All intervention options · people with first recurrence of glioblastoma Interventions: bevacizumab (BEV), BEV + lomustine (LOM), regorafenib…
Treatment options for progression or recurrence of glioblastoma: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intervention NR
BEV+IRI (1 RCT, 79 participants) · people with any recurrence of glioblastoma Interventions: bevacizumab (BEV) Comparison: bevacizumab 9BEV),…
Treatment options for progression or recurrence of glioblastoma: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
RR 2.22 [1.19, 4.18]1 study · 79 participantsHigh
Intervention NR
BEV+VB111 (1 RCT, 128 participants) · people with any recurrence of glioblastoma Interventions: bevacizumab (BEV) Comparison: bevacizumab 9BEV),…
Treatment options for progression or recurrence of glioblastoma: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
RR 3.77 [2.25, 6.33]1 study · 111 participantsHigh
Intervention NR
BEV+TRC 105 (1 RCT, 49 participants) · people with any recurrence of glioblastoma Interventions: bevacizumab (BEV) Comparison: bevacizumab 9BEV),…
Treatment options for progression or recurrence of glioblastoma: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
RR 6.86 [2.55, 18.41]1 study · 105 participantsHigh
Intervention NR
All intervention options · people with first recurrence of glioblastoma Interventions: bevacizumab (BEV), BEV + lomustine (LOM), regorafenib…
Treatment options for progression or recurrence of glioblastoma: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intervention NR
Outcomes (5 RCTs, 1024 participants) · people with any recurrence of glioblastoma Interventions: bevacizumab (BEV) Comparison: bevacizumab 9BEV),…
Treatment options for progression or recurrence of glioblastoma: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extracted5 studies · 1024 participantsUngraded
Intervention NR
BEV(8 RCTs; 498 participants) · people with any recurrence of glioblastoma Interventions: bevacizumab (BEV) Comparison: bevacizumab 9BEV),…
Treatment options for progression or recurrence of glioblastoma: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extracted8 studies · 498 participantsUngraded
Intervention NR
FOM (1 RCT, 32 participants) · people with any recurrence of glioblastoma Interventions: bevacizumab (BEV) Comparison: bevacizumab 9BEV),…
Treatment options for progression or recurrence of glioblastoma: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
RR 0.44 [0.11, 1.72]1 study · 32 participantsUngraded
Intervention NR
BEV+HSPPC96 1 RCTs; 53 participants) · people with any recurrence of glioblastoma Interventions: bevacizumab (BEV) Comparison: bevacizumab 9BEV),…
Treatment options for progression or recurrence of glioblastoma: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
RR 1.01 [0.33, 3.1]1 study · 96 participantsLow
Intervention NR
BEV+ONA(1 RCT; 64 participants) · people with any recurrence of glioblastoma Interventions: bevacizumab (BEV) Comparison: bevacizumab 9BEV),…
Treatment options for progression or recurrence of glioblastoma: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
RR 1.17 [0.57, 2.39]1 study · 64 participantsLow
Intervention NR
BEV+CAB (1 RCT; 58 participants) · people with any recurrence of glioblastoma Interventions: bevacizumab (BEV) Comparison: bevacizumab 9BEV),…
Treatment options for progression or recurrence of glioblastoma: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
RR 1.27 [0.61, 2.66]1 study · 58 participantsLow
Intervention NR
BEV+DAS (2 RCTs, 83 participants) · people with any recurrence of glioblastoma Interventions: bevacizumab (BEV) Comparison: bevacizumab 9BEV),…
Treatment options for progression or recurrence of glioblastoma: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
RR 0.52 [0.69, 3.34]2 studies · 83 participantsHigh
iMRI image‐guided surgery vs standard surgery
Adverse events · high‐grade glioma
Intraoperative imaging technology to maximise extent of resection for glioma: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Neuronavigation image‐guided surgery vs standard surgery
Overall survival · high‐grade glioma
Intraoperative imaging technology to maximise extent of resection for glioma: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Neuronavigation image‐guided surgery vs standard surgery
Progression‐free survival · high‐grade glioma
Intraoperative imaging technology to maximise extent of resection for glioma: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Neuronavigation image‐guided surgery vs standard surgery
Quality of life · high‐grade glioma
Intraoperative imaging technology to maximise extent of resection for glioma: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
iMRI image‐guided surgery vs standard surgery
Overall survival · high‐grade glioma
Intraoperative imaging technology to maximise extent of resection for glioma: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
iMRI image‐guided surgery vs standard surgery
Progression‐free survival · high‐grade glioma
Intraoperative imaging technology to maximise extent of resection for glioma: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
iMRI image‐guided surgery vs standard surgery
Quality of life · high‐grade glioma
Intraoperative imaging technology to maximise extent of resection for glioma: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
5‐ALA image‐guided surgery vs standard surgery
Adverse events · high‐grade glioma
Intraoperative imaging technology to maximise extent of resection for glioma: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
5‐ALA image‐guided surgery vs standard surgery
Overall survival · high‐grade glioma
Intraoperative imaging technology to maximise extent of resection for glioma: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
5‐ALA image‐guided surgery vs standard surgery
Progression‐free survival · high‐grade glioma
Intraoperative imaging technology to maximise extent of resection for glioma: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
5‐ALA image‐guided surgery vs standard surgery
Quality of life · high‐grade glioma
Intraoperative imaging technology to maximise extent of resection for glioma: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Neuronavigation image‐guided surgery vs standard surgery
Adverse events · high‐grade glioma
Intraoperative imaging technology to maximise extent of resection for glioma: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Estimates of effects, ranking, and certainty of evidence for different treatment options vs placebo
Total studies: 9 Total participants: 1757
Treatment for gastrointestinal and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extracted9 participantsUngraded
Estimates of effects, ranking, and certainty of evidence for different treatment options vs placebo
Dactolisib (1 RCT; 62 participants)
Treatment for gastrointestinal and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
OR 0.56 [0.13, 2.37]1 study · 62 participantsVery low
Estimates of effects, ranking, and certainty of evidence for different treatment options vs placebo
Total studies: 10 Total participants: 2113
Treatment for gastrointestinal and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
no estimate extracted10 participantsUngraded
Estimates of effects, ranking, and certainty of evidence for different treatment options vs placebo
Everolimus (3 RCT; 632 participants)
Treatment for gastrointestinal and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
HR 0.36 [0.28, 0.46]3 studies · 632 participantsModerate
Estimates of effects, ranking, and certainty of evidence for different treatment options vs placebo
Interferon + SSA (2 RCTs; 468 participants)
Treatment for gastrointestinal and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
HR 0.34 [0.14, 0.8]2 studies · 468 participantsVery low
Estimates of effects, ranking, and certainty of evidence for different treatment options vs placebo
Everolimus + SSA (3 RCTs; 739 participants)
Treatment for gastrointestinal and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
HR 0.38 [0.26, 0.57]3 studies · 739 participantsLow
Estimates of effects, ranking, and certainty of evidence for different treatment options vs placebo
Bevacizumab + SSA (1 RCT; 402 participants)
Treatment for gastrointestinal and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
HR 0.36 [0.15, 0.89]1 study · 402 participantsVery low
Estimates of effects, ranking, and certainty of evidence for different treatment options vs placebo
Interferon (1 RCT; 66 participants)
Treatment for gastrointestinal and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
HR 0.41 [0.18, 0.94]1 study · 66 participantsVery low
Estimates of effects, ranking, and certainty of evidence for different treatment options vs placebo
Sunitinib (1 RCT; 171 participants)
Treatment for gastrointestinal and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
HR 0.42 [0.26, 0.67]1 study · 171 participantsModerate
Estimates of effects, ranking, and certainty of evidence for different treatment options vs placebo
Everolimus + bevacizumab + SSA (1 RCT; 150 participants)
Treatment for gastrointestinal and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
HR 0.48 [0.28, 0.83]1 study · 150 participantsVery low
Estimates of effects, ranking, and certainty of evidence for different treatment options vs placebo
Surufatinib (1 RCT; 172 participants)
Treatment for gastrointestinal and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
HR 0.49 [0.32, 0.76]1 study · 172 participantsHigh
Estimates of effects, ranking, and certainty of evidence for different treatment options vs placebo
Everolimus (3 RCTs; 632 participants)
Treatment for gastrointestinal and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours: a network meta‐analysis (2021) · Cochrane
OR 3.29 [2.21, 4.9]3 studies · 632 participantsModerate