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The most recent articles from: BMJ Open October 2015

BMJ open · Oct 2015

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Comparative safety and effectiveness of long-acting inhaled agents for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

To compare the safety and effectiveness of long-acting β-antagonists (LABA), long-acting antimuscarinic agents (LAMA) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) for managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ⋯ PROSPERO # CRD42013006725.

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BMJ open · Oct 2015

Review Meta Analysis

Diagnostic accuracy of screening tests for COPD: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is widely underdiagnosed. A number of studies have evaluated the accuracy of screening tests for COPD, but their findings have not been formally summarised. We therefore sought to determine and compare the diagnostic accuracy of such screening tests in primary care. ⋯ CRD42012002074.

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