Systematic reviews and meta-analyses on treatment of asthma: critical evaluation
BMJ 2000; 320 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.320.7234.537 (Published 26 February 2000) Cite this as: BMJ 2000;320:537Data supplement
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Fifty articles evaluated in study of systematic reviews and meta-analyses of asthma treatment
Published in peer reviewed journals (no association with industry reported)
Abramson MJ, Puy RM, Weiner JM. Is allergen immunotherapy effective in asthma? A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Am J Resp Crit Care Med 1995;151:969-74.
Amirav I, Newhouse MT. Metered-dose inhaler accessory devices in acute asthma: efficacy and comparison with nebulizers: a literature review. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 1997;151:876-82.
Barnes CL, McKenzie CA, Webster KD, Poinsett-Holmes K. Cetirizine: a new, non-sedating antihistamine. Ann Pharmacotherapy 1993;27:464-70.
Barnes N. Relative safety and efficacy of inhaled corticosteroids. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1998;101:S460-4.
Bernard, Bonnin AC, Stachenko S, Bonin D, Charette C, Rousseau E. Self-management teaching programs and morbidity of pediatric asthma: a meta-analysis. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1995;95:34-41.
Calpin C, Macarthur C, Stephens D, Feldman W, Parkin PC. Effectiveness of prophylactic inhaled steroids in childhood asthma: a systematic review of the literature. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1997;100:452-7.
Devine EC. Meta-analysis of the effects of psychoeducational care in adults with asthma. Res Nursing Health 1996;19:367-76.
Droogan J, Bannigan K. Organisation of asthma care: what difference does it make? Nursing Times 1997;93:45-6.
Goodman DC, Littenberg B, O'Connor GT, Brooks JG. Theophylline in acute childhood asthma: a meta-analysis of its efficacy. Pediatric Pulmonology 1996;21:211-8.
Gosselink HAAM, Wagenaar RC. Efficacy of breathing exercises in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma. A meta-analysis of the literature. J Rehab Sci 1993;6:66-79.
Grunfeld AF, Fitzgerald JM. Discharge considerations for adult asthmatic patients treated in emergency departments. Can Resp J 1996;3:322-7.
Kelloway JS. Zafirlukast: the first leukotriene-receptor antagonist approved for the treatment of asthma. Ann Pharmacotherapy 1997;31:1012-21.
Kelly HW, Perez A, Rudis M. Comparison of inhaled corticosteroids. Ann Pharmacotherapy 1998;32:220-32.
Larsen JS. Acosta EP. Leukotriene-receptor antagonists and 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors in asthma. Ann Pharmacotherapy 1993;27:898-903.
Littenberg B. Aminophylline treatment in severe, acute asthma. A meta-analysis. JAMA 1988;259:1678-84.
Marin MG. Low-dose methotrexate spares steroid usage in steroid-dependent asthmatic patients: a meta-analysis. Chest 1997;112:29-33.
Meyer JM, Wenzel CL, Kradjan WA. Salmeterol: a novel, long-acting beta 2-agonist. Ann Pharmacotherapy 1993;27:1478-87.
Moore RH, Khan A, Dickey BF. Long-acting inhaled beta2-agonists in asthma therapy. Chest 1998;113:1095-108.
Mullen M, Mullen B, Carey M. The association between beta -agonist use and death from asthma: a meta- analytic integration of case-control studies. JAMA 1993;270:1842-5.
Negro JM, Miralles JC, Ortiz JL, Funes E, Garcia A. Biosynthesis inhibitors for leukotrienes in bronchial asthma. Allergologia et Immunopathologia 1997;25:209-16.
O'Byrne PM, Israel E, Drazen JM. Antileukotrienes in the treatment of asthma. Ann Intern Med 1997;127:472-80.
Osmond MH. Klassen TP. Efficacy of ipratropium bromide in acute childhood asthma: a meta-analysis. Acad Emerg Med 1995;2:651-6.
Parish RC, Miller LJ. Nedocromil sodium. Ann Pharmacotherapy 1993;27:599-606.
Petticrew M. Theophylline in acute childhood asthma. Nursing Times 1997;93:53-4.
Rowe BH, Keller JL, Oxman AD. Effectiveness of steroid therapy in acute exacerbations of asthma: a meta- analysis. Am J Emerg Med 1992;10:301-10.
Self TH, Rumbak MJ, Kelso TM, Nicholas RA. Reassessment of the role of theophylline in the current therapy for nocturnal asthma. J Am Board Fam Pract 1992;5:281-8.
Smith LJ. Leukotrienes in asthma. The potential therapeutic role of antileukotriene agents. Arch Intern Med 1996;156:2181-9.
Turner MO, Patel A, Ginsburg S, FitzGerald JM. Bronchodilator delivery in acute airflow obstruction. A meta-analysis. Arch Intern Med 1997;157:1736-44.
Van der Palen, Klein JJ, Zielhuis GA, van Herwaarden CL. The role of self-treatment guidelines in self-management education for adult asthmatics. Resp Med 1998;92:668-75.
Van Ganse E, Kaufman L, Derde MP, Yernault JC, Delaunois L, Vincken. Effects of antihistamines in adult asthma: a meta-analysis of clinical trials. Eur Resp J 1997;10:2216-24.
Van-DerKuy PHM, Meulendijk AJM, Kraaijenga JJ, De Boer A. Are asthma-patients entitled to use betablocking agents? A meta-analysis to the effect of celiprolol on focal expiratory volume. Pharmaceutisch Weekblad 1993;128:1293-7.
Vickers AJ, Smith C. Analysis of the evidence profile of the effectiveness of complementary therapies in asthma: a qualitative survey and systematic review. Complementary Therapies in Medicine 1997;5:202-9.
Articles published in peer-reviewed journals (association with industry reported)
Allen DB, Mullen ML, Mullen B. A meta-analysis of the effect of oral and inhaled corticosteroids on growth. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1994;93:967-76.
Barnes NC, Hallett C, Harris TA. Clinical experience with fluticasone propionate in asthma: a meta-analysis of efficacy and systemic activity compared with budesonide and beclomethasone dipropionate at half the microgram dose or less. Resp Med 1998;92:95-104.
Bielory L, Gandhi R. Asthma and vitamin C. Ann Allergy 1994;73:89-96.
Davies B, Brooks G, Devoy M. The efficacy and safety of salmeterol compared to theophylline: meta-analysis of nine controlled studies. Resp Med 1998;92:256-63.
Hatoum HT, Schumock GT, Kendzierski DL. Meta-analysis of controlled trials of drug therapy in mild chronic asthma: the role of inhaled corticosteroids. Ann Pharmacotherapy 1994;28:1285-9.
Verberne AAP, Fuller R. An overview of nine clinical trials of salmeterol in an asthmatic population. Resp Med 1998;92:777-82.
Cochrane reviews (all published in Cochrane Library. Issue 3. Oxford: Update Software, 1998)
Abramson MJ, Puy RM, Weiner JM. Allergen specific immunotherapy for asthma.
Cates CJ. Comparison of holding chambers and nebulisers for β -agonists in acute asthma.
Davies H, Olson L, Gibson P. Methotrexate as a steroid sparing agent in adult asthma.
Gibson PG, Coughlan J, Abramson M, Bauman A, Hensley MJ, Walters EH, et al. The effects of self-management education and regular practitioner review in adults with asthma.
Gibson PG, Coughlan J, Wilson AJ, Hensley MJ, Abramson M, Bauman A, et al. The effects of limited (information only) patient education programs on the health outcomes of adults with asthma.
Hammarquist C, Burr ML, Gotzsche PC. House dust mite control measures in the management of asthma.
Linde K, Jobst K, Panton J. Acupuncture for the treatment of asthma bronchiale.
Linde K, Jobst KA. Homeopathy for chronic asthma.
Panton J, White EA. Family therapy in the treatment of childhood asthma.
Plotnick LH, Ducharme FM. Efficacy and safety of combined inhaled anticholinergics and beta-2-agonists in the initial management of acute paediatric asthma.
Rowe BH, Spooner CH, Ducharme FM, Bretzlaff JA, Bota GW. The effectiveness of corticosteroids in the treatment of acute exacerbations of asthma: a meta-analysis of their effect on relapse following acute assessment.
Spooner CH, Saunders LD, Rowe BH. Nedocromil sodium as single dose prophylactic treatment of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction.
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