BMC Medical Research Methodology

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Systematic reviews of adverse effects: framework for a structured approach

Yoon K Loke1, Deirdre Price2, Andrew Herxheimer3* and the Cochrane Adverse Effects Methods Group

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1 School of Medicine, Health Policy and Practice, University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ, UK

2 Department of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Oxford, Radcliffe Infirmary, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HE, UK

3 The UK Cochrane Centre, NHS R&D Programme, Summertown Pavilion, Middle Way, Oxford, OX2 7LG, UK

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BMC Medical Research Methodology 2007, 7:32 doi:10.1186/1471-2288-7-32

Published: 5 July 2007

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Systematic Review Adverse Effects Appendices. Appendix A. Definitions. Table 4. Definitions of terms related to adverse outcomes. A list of terms used to describe harmful effects of healthcare interventions. Appendix B. Additional sources of information. A list of additional resources for review authors who are planning an exhaustive search.

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