After several years as a primary care physician and a subsequent Masters in Public Health in Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Dr. Ethan Balk has pursued a carreer in systematic review, meta-analysis, and clinical guideline development. For 14 years he was Associate Director of the Tufts Evidence-based Practice Center (at Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA) and then Director of the Tufts Center for Clinical Evidence Synthesis. He was also Co-Director of the National Kidney Foundation Center for Guideline Development and Implementation at Tufts-New England Medical Center which provided methodological and educational expertise to the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes guideline-development foundation. For 6 years, he has also consulted as a methodological expert for the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Systematic Review Group. Dr. Balk has over 125 publications on systematic reviews of a broad range of medical, surgical, health, and nutrition topics. He has led the Evidence Review Teams for numerous guidelines for management of kidney disease, gynecological surgery, orthopedic surgery, and triaging in resource-poor countries.
| Raman, Gowri, Balk, Ethan M, Lai, Lana, Shi, Jennifer, Chan, Jeffrey, Lutz, Jennifer S, Dubois, Robert W, Kravitz, Richard L, Kent, David M. "Evaluation of person-level heterogeneity of treatment effects in published multiperson N-of-1 studies: systematic review and reanalysis." BMJ Open, vol. 8, no. 5, 2018, pp. e017641. |
| Meriwether KV, Antosh DD, Olivera CK, Kim-Fine S, Balk EM, Murphy M, Grimes CL, Sleemi A, Singh R, Dieter AA, Crisp CC, Rahn DD. "Uterine preservation vs hysterectomy in pelvic organ prolapse surgery: a systematic review with meta-analysis and clinical practice guidelines." American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 219, no. 2, 2018, pp. 129-146.e2. |
| Butler M, Epstein RA, Totten A, Whitlock EP, Ansari MT, Damschroder LJ, Balk E, Bass EB, Berkman ND, Hempel S, Iyer S, Schoelles K, Guise JM. "AHRQ series on complex intervention systematic reviews-paper 3: adapting frameworks to develop protocols." American Journal of Kidney Diseases, vol. 90, 2017, pp. 19-27. |
| Jeppson PC, Balgobin S, Rahn DD, Matteson KA, Dieter AA, Ellington DR, Aschkenazi SO, Grimes C, Mamik MM, Balk EM, Murphy M, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Systematic Review Group. "Comparison of Vaginal Hysterectomy Techniques and Interventions for Benign Indications: A Systematic Review." Obstetrics and gynecology, vol. 129, no. 5, 2017, pp. 877-886. |
| Steele DW, Adam GP, Di M, Halladay CH, Balk EM, Trikalinos TA. "Effectiveness of Tympanostomy Tubes for Otitis Media: A Meta-analysis." Pediatrics, vol. 139, no. 6, 2017, pp. e20170125. |
| Evans E, Murphy M, Balk E. "In Reply." Obstetrics and gynecology, vol. 129, no. 1, 2017, pp. 203. |
| Balk EM, Lichtenstein AH. "Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease: Summary of the 2016 Agency of Healthcare Research and Quality Evidence Review." Nutrients, vol. 9, no. 8, 2017. |
| Steele DW, Adam GP, Di M, Halladay CW, Balk EM, Trikalinos TA. "Prevention and Treatment of Tympanostomy Tube Otorrhea: A Meta-analysis." Pediatrics, vol. 139, no. 6, 2017, pp. e20170667. |
| Paul S, Dickstein A, Saxena A, Terrin N, Viveiros K, Balk EM, Wong JB. "Role of Surface Antibody in Hepatitis B Reactivation in Patients with Resolved Infection and Hematologic Malignancy: A Meta-Analysis." Hepatology, 2017. |
| Raman G, Adam GP, Halladay CW, Langberg VN, Azodo IA, Balk EM. "Comparative Effectiveness of Management Strategies for Renal Artery Stenosis: An Updated Systematic Review." Annals of Internal Medicine, vol. 165, no. 9, 2016, pp. 635-649. |
| Remington PL, Pittas AG, Balk EM. "Diet and Physical Activity Promotion Programs to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes. In response." Annals of Internal Medicine, vol. 164, no. 8, 2016, pp. 572. |
| Schimpf MO, Abed H, Sanses T, White AB, Lowenstein L, Ward RM, Sung VW, Balk EM, Murphy M, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Systematic Review Group. "Graft and Mesh Use in Transvaginal Prolapse Repair." Obstetrics & Gynecology, vol. 128, no. 1, 2016, pp. 81-91. |
| Paul S, Saxena A, Terrin N, Viveiros K, Balk EM, Wong JB. "Hepatitis B Virus Reactivation and Prophylaxis During Solid Tumor Chemotherapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis." Annals of Internal Medicine, vol. 164, no. 1, 2016, pp. 30-40. |
| Balk EM, Raman G. "Long-Term Health Outcomes in Women With Silicone Gel Breast Implants." Annals of Internal Medicine, vol. 165, no. 7, 2016, pp. 527-528. |
| Balk EM, Earley A, Avendano EA, Raman G. "Long-Term Health Outcomes in Women With Silicone Gel Breast Implants: A Systematic Review." Annals of Internal Medicine, vol. 164, no. 3, 2016, pp. 164-75. |
| Olivera CK, Meriwether K, El-Nashar S, Grimes CL, Chen CC, Orejuela F, Antosh D, Gleason J, Kim-Fine S, Wheeler T, McFadden B, Balk EM, Murphy M, Systematic Review Group for the Society of Gynecological Surgeons. "Nonantimuscarinic treatment for overactive bladder: a systematic review." American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 215, no. 1, 2016, pp. 34-57. |
| Huang GC, McSparron JI, Balk EM, Richards JB, Smith CC, Whelan JS, Newman LR, Smetana GW. "Procedural instruction in invasive bedside procedures: a systematic review and meta-analysis of effective teaching approaches." BMJ quality & safety, vol. 25, no. 4, 2016, pp. 281-94. |
| Dahabreh IJ, Trikalinos TA, Balk EM, Wong JB. "Recommendations for the Conduct and Reporting of Modeling and Simulation Studies in Health Technology Assessment." Annals of Internal Medicine, vol. 165, no. 8, 2016, pp. 575-581. |
| Al-Khatib SM, Arshad A, Balk EM, Das SR, Hsu JC, Joglar JA, Page RL. "Risk Stratification for Arrhythmic Events in Patients With Asymptomatic Pre-Excitation: A Systematic Review for the 2015 ACC/AHA/HRS Guideline for the Management of Adult Patients With Supraventricular Tachycardia: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines and the Heart Rhythm Society." Journal of the American College of Cardiology, vol. 67, no. 13, 2016, pp. 1624-38. |
| Al-Khatib SM, Arshad A, Balk EM, Das SR, Hsu JC, Joglar JA, Page RL. "Risk stratification for arrhythmic events in patients with asymptomatic pre-excitation: A systematic review for the 2015 ACC/AHA/HRS guideline for the management of adult patients with supraventricular tachycardia: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines and the Heart Rhythm Society." Heart rhythm : the official journal of the Heart Rhythm Society, vol. 13, no. 4, 2016, pp. e222-37. |
| Al-Khatib SM, Arshad A, Balk EM, Das SR, Hsu JC, Joglar JA, Page RL. "Risk Stratification for Arrhythmic Events in Patients With Asymptomatic Pre-Excitation: A Systematic Review for the 2015 ACC/AHA/HRS Guideline for the Management of Adult Patients With Supraventricular Tachycardia: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines and the Heart Rhythm Society." Circulation, vol. 133, no. 14, 2016, pp. e575-86. |
| Evans EC, Matteson KA, Orejuela FJ, Alperin M, Balk EM, El-Nashar S, Gleason JL, Grimes C, Jeppson P, Mathews C, Wheeler TL, Murphy M, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Systematic Review Group. "Salpingo-oophorectomy at the Time of Benign Hysterectomy: A Systematic Review." Obstetrics and gynecology, vol. 128, no. 3, 2016, pp. 476-85. |
| Paul, Sonali, Saxena, Akriti P., Terrin, Norma, Viveiros, Kathleen, Balk, Ethan, Wong, John B. "730 Hepatitis B Virus Reactivation During Chemotherapy for Solid Malignancies: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." Gastroenterology, vol. 148, no. 4, 2015, pp. S-993. |
| Balk, Ethan M., Earley, Amy, Raman, Gowri, Avendano, Esther A., Pittas, Anastassios G., Remington, Patrick L. "Combined Diet and Physical Activity Promotion Programs to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Among Persons at Increased Risk: A Systematic Review for the Community Preventive Services Task Force." Annals of Internal Medicine, vol. 163, no. 6, 2015, pp. 437. |
| Balk EM, Earley A, Raman G, Avendano EA, Pittas AG, Remington PL. "Combined Diet and Physical Activity Promotion Programs to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Among Persons at Increased Risk: A Systematic Review for the Community Preventive Services Task Force." Annals of Internal Medicine, vol. 163, no. 6, 2015, pp. 437-51. |
| Pittas, Anastassios G, Westcott, Gregory P, Balk, Ethan M. "Efficacy, safety, and patient acceptability of Technosphere inhaled insulin for people with diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis." The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, vol. 3, no. 11, 2015, pp. 886-94. |
| Berkman ND, Lohr KN, Ansari MT, Balk EM, Kane R, McDonagh M, Morton SC, Viswanathan M, Bass EB, Butler M, Gartlehner G, Hartling L, McPheeters M, Morgan LC, Reston J, Sista P, Whitlock E, Chang S. "Grading the strength of a body of evidence when assessing health care interventions: an EPC update." American Journal of Kidney Diseases, vol. 68, no. 11, 2015, pp. 1312-24. |
| Dahabreh, I., Balk, E., Wong, J.B., Trikalinos, T.A. "Guidance For The Conduct And Reporting Of Modeling And Simulation In The Context Of Health Technology Assessment." Value in Health, vol. 18, no. 3, 2015, pp. A7. |
| Miligkos M, Bannuru RR, Alkofide H, Kher SR, Schmid CH, Balk EM. "Leukotriene-receptor antagonists versus placebo in the treatment of asthma in adults and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis." Annals of Internal Medicine, vol. 163, no. 10, 2015, pp. 756-67. |
| Balk, Ethan M., Earley, Amy, Avendano, Esther A., Raman, Gowri. "Long-Term Health Outcomes in Women With Silicone Gel Breast Implants." Annals of Internal Medicine, vol. 164, no. 3, 2015, pp. 164. |
| Siddiqui NY, Grimes CL, Casiano ER, Abed HT, Jeppson PC, Olivera CK, Sanses TV, Steinberg AC, South MM, Balk EM, Sung VW, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Systematic Review Group. "Mesh sacrocolpopexy compared with native tissue vaginal repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis." Obstetrics and gynecology, vol. 125, no. 1, 2015, pp. 44-55. |
| Wagner M, Earley AK, Webster AC, Schmid CH, Balk EM, Uhlig K. "Mycophenolic acid versus azathioprine as primary immunosuppression for kidney transplant recipients." The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, no. 12, 2015, pp. CD007746. |
| O'Donnell, Thomas F., Balk, Ethan M., Dermody, Meghan, Tangney, Erica, Iafrati, Mark D. "Recurrence of varicose veins after endovenous ablation of the great saphenous vein in randomized trials." Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders, 2015. |
| Rahn, David D., Carberry, Cassandra, Sanses, Tatiana V., Mamik, Mamta M., Ward, Renée M., Meriwether, Kate V., Olivera, Cedric K., Abed, Husam, Balk, Ethan M., Murphy, Miles. "Vaginal Estrogen for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause." Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey, vol. 70, no. 3, 2015, pp. 172-174. |
| Rahn DD, Ward RM, Sanses TV, Carberry C, Mamik MM, Meriwether KV, Olivera CK, Abed H, Balk EM, Murphy M, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Systematic Review Group. "Vaginal estrogen use in postmenopausal women with pelvic floor disorders: systematic review and practice guidelines." International Urogynecology Journal, vol. 26, no. 1, 2015, pp. 3-13. |
| Persson R, Earley A, Garlitski AC, Balk EM, Uhlig K. "Adverse events following implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation: a systematic review." Journal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology : an international journal of arrhythmias and pacing, vol. 40, no. 2, 2014, pp. 191-205. |
| Balk EM, Earley A, Hadar N, Shah N, Trikalinos TA. Benefits and Harms of Routine Preoperative Testing: Comparative Effectiveness Benefits and Harms of Routine Preoperative Testing: Comparative Effectiveness. 2014. |
| Earley, Amy, Persson, Rebecca, Garlitski, Ann C., Balk, Ethan M., Uhlig, Katrin. "Effectiveness of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators for Primary Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death in Subgroups." Annals of Internal Medicine, vol. 160, no. 2, 2014, pp. 111-121. |
| Earley A, Persson R, Garlitski AC, Balk EM, Uhlig K. "Effectiveness of implantable cardioverter defibrillators for primary prevention of sudden cardiac death in subgroups a systematic review." Annals of Internal Medicine, vol. 160, no. 2, 2014, pp. 111-21. |
| Al-Qadheeb NS, Balk EM, Fraser GL, Skrobik Y, Riker RR, Kress JP, Whitehead S, Devlin JW. "Randomized ICU trials do not demonstrate an association between interventions that reduce delirium duration and short-term mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis." Critical care medicine, vol. 42, no. 6, 2014, pp. 1442-54. |
| Schimpf MO, Rahn DD, Wheeler TL, Patel M, White AB, Orejuela FJ, El-Nashar SA, Margulies RU, Gleason JL, Aschkenazi SO, Mamik MM, Ward RM, Balk EM, Sung VW, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Systematic Review Group. "Sling surgery for stress urinary incontinence in women: a systematic review and metaanalysis." American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 211, no. 1, 2014, pp. 71.e1-71.e27. |
| Gala RB, Margulies R, Steinberg A, Murphy M, Lukban J, Jeppson P, Aschkenazi S, Olivera C, South M, Lowenstein L, Schaffer J, Balk EM, Sung V, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Systematic Review Group. "Systematic review of robotic surgery in gynecology: robotic techniques compared with laparoscopy and laparotomy." Journal of minimally invasive gynecology, vol. 21, no. 3, 2014, pp. 353-61. |
| Rahn DD, Carberry C, Sanses TV, Mamik MM, Ward RM, Meriwether KV, Olivera CK, Abed H, Balk EM, Murphy M, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Systematic Review Group. "Vaginal estrogen for genitourinary syndrome of menopause: a systematic review." Obstetrics and gynecology, vol. 124, no. 6, 2014, pp. 1147-56. |
| Morrill MY, Schimpf MO, Abed H, Carberry C, Margulies RU, White AB, Lowenstein L, Ward RM, Balk EM, Uhlig K, Sung VW, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Systematic Review Group. "Antibiotic prophylaxis for selected gynecologic surgeries." International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, vol. 120, no. 1, 2013, pp. 10-5. |
| Balk EM, Chung M, Chen ML, Trikalinos TA, Kong Win Chang L. Assessing the Accuracy of Google Translate to Allow Data Extraction From Trials Published in Non-English Languages Assessing the Accuracy of Google Translate to Allow Data Extraction From Trials Published in Non-English Languages. 2013. |
| Dermody, Meghan, O'Donnell, Thomas F., Balk, Ethan M. "Complications of endovenous ablation in randomized controlled trials." Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders, vol. 1, no. 4, 2013, pp. 427-436.e1. |
| Balk EM, Chung M, Chen ML, Chang LK, Trikalinos TA. "Data extraction from machine-translated versus original language randomized trial reports: a comparative study." Systematic reviews, vol. 2, 2013, pp. 97. |
| Koulouridis I, Alfayez M, Trikalinos TA, Balk EM, Jaber BL. "Dose of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents and adverse outcomes in CKD: a metaregression analysis." American Journal of Kidney Diseases, vol. 61, no. 1, 2013, pp. 44-56. |
| Susantitaphong P, Sewaralthahab K, Balk EM, Eiam-ong S, Madias NE, Jaber BL. "Efficacy and safety of combined vs. single renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system blockade in chronic kidney disease: a meta-analysis." American Journal of Hypertension, vol. 26, no. 3, 2013, pp. 424-41. |
| Patel K, Moorthy D, Chan JA, Concannon TW, Ratichek SJ, Chung M, Balk EM. "High priority future research needs for obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment." Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, vol. 9, no. 4, 2013, pp. 395-402. |
| Matteson KA, Rahn DD, Wheeler TL 2nd, Casiano E, Siddiqui NY, Harvie HS, Mamik MM, Balk EM, Sung VW, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Systematic Review Group. "Nonsurgical management of heavy menstrual bleeding: a systematic review." Obstetrics and gynecology, vol. 121, no. 3, 2013, pp. 632-43. |
| paulus JK, Dahabreh IJ, Balk EM, Avendano EE, Lau J, Ip S. "Opportunities and challenges in using studies without a control group in comparative effectiveness reviews." Research Synthesis Methods, vol. 5, no. 2, 2013, pp. 152-161. |
| Murphy, Miles, Olivera, Cedric, Wheeler, Thomas, Casiano, Elizabeth, Siddiqui, Nazema, Gala, Rajiv, Gamble, Tondalaya, Balk, Ethan M., Sung, Vivian W. "Postoperative management and restrictions for female pelvic surgery: a systematic review." International Urogynecology Journal, vol. 24, no. 2, 2013, pp. 185-93. |
| Ip S, Paulus JK, Balk EM, Dahabreh IJ, Avendano EE, Lau J. Role of Single Group Studies in Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Comparative Effectiveness Reviews Role of Single Group Studies in Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Comparative Effectiveness Reviews. 2013. |
| Uhlig K, Patel K, Ip S, Kitsios GD, Balk EM. "Self-measured blood pressure monitoring in the management of hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis." Annals of Internal Medicine, vol. 159, no. 3, 2013, pp. 185-94. |
| Matteson KA, Abed H, Wheeler TL 2nd, Sung VW, Rahn DD, Schaffer JI, Balk EM, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Systematic Review Group. "A systematic review comparing hysterectomy with less-invasive treatments for abnormal uterine bleeding." Journal of minimally invasive gynecology, vol. 19, no. 1, 2012, pp. 13-28. |
| Ip S, Hadar N, Keefe S, Parkin C, Iovin R, Balk EM, Lau J. "A Web-based archive of systematic review data." Systematic reviews, vol. 1, 2012, pp. 15. |
| Balk EM, Chung M, Hadar N, Patel K, Yu WW, Trikalinos TA, Chang LKW. Accuracy of Data Extraction of Non-English Language Trials with Google Translate Accuracy of Data Extraction of Non-English Language Trials with Google Translate. 2012. |
| Dahabreh IJ, Chung M, Balk EM, Yu WW, Mathew P, Lau J, Ip S. "Active surveillance in men with localized prostate cancer: a systematic review." Annals of Internal Medicine, vol. 156, no. 8, 2012, pp. 582-90. |
| Ip S, D'Ambrosio C, Patel K, Obadan N, Kitsios GD, Chung M, Balk EM. "Auto-titrating versus fixed continuous positive airway pressure for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review with meta-analyses." Systematic reviews, vol. 1, 2012, pp. 20. |
| Corapi KM, Chen JL, Balk EM, Gordon CE. "Bleeding complications of native kidney biopsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis." American Journal of Kidney Diseases, vol. 60, no. 1, 2012, pp. 62-73. |
| Cohen JB, Gordon CE, Balk EM, Francis JM. "Cinacalcet for the treatment of hyperparathyroidism in kidney transplant recipients: a systematic review and meta-analysis." Transplantation, vol. 94, no. 10, 2012, pp. 1041-8. |
| Kawasaki A, Wu JM, Amundsen CL, Weidner AC, Judd JP, Balk EM, Siddiqui NY. "Do urodynamic parameters predict persistent postoperative stress incontinence after midurethral sling? A systematic review." International Urogynecology Journal, vol. 23, no. 7, 2012, pp. 813-22. |
| Susantitaphong P, Koulouridis I, Balk EM, Madias NE, Jaber BL. "Effect of frequent or extended hemodialysis on cardiovascular parameters: a meta-analysis." American Journal of Kidney Diseases, vol. 59, no. 5, 2012, pp. 689-99. |
| Balk EM, Earley A, Patel K, Trikalinos TA, Dahabreh IJ. Empirical Assessment of Within-Arm Correlation Imputation in Trials of Continuous Outcomes Empirical Assessment of Within-Arm Correlation Imputation in Trials of Continuous Outcomes. 2012. |
| Balk EM, Chung M, Moorthy D, Chan JA, Patel K, Concannon TW, Ratichek SJ, Chang LKW. Future Research Needs for Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Identification of Future Research Needs From Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 32 Future Research Needs for Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Identification of Future Research Needs From Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 32. 2012. |
| Balk EM, Chung M, Chan JA, Moorthy D, Patel K, Concannon TW, Ratichek SJ, Chang LKW. Future Research Needs for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Identification of Future Research Needs From Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 32 Future Research Needs for Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Identification of Future Research Needs From Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 32. 2012. |
| Susantitaphong P, Altamimi S, Ashkar M, Balk EM, Stel VS, Wright S, Jaber BL. "GFR at initiation of dialysis and mortality in CKD: a meta-analysis." American Journal of Kidney Diseases, vol. 59, no. 6, 2012, pp. 829-40. |
| Savović J, Jones H, Altman D, Harris R, Jűni P, Pildal J, Als-Nielsen B, Balk E, Gluud C, Gluud L, Ioannidis J, Schulz K, Beynon R, Welton N, Wood L, Moher D, Deeks J, Sterne J. "Influence of reported study design characteristics on intervention effect estimates from randomised controlled trials: combined analysis of meta-epidemiological studies." Health technology assessment (Winchester, England), vol. 16, no. 35, 2012, pp. 1-82. |
| Savović J, Jones HE, Altman DG, Harris RJ, Jüni P, Pildal J, Als-Nielsen B, Balk EM, Gluud C, Gluud LL, Ioannidis JP, Schulz KF, Beynon R, Welton NJ, Wood L, Moher D, Deeks JJ, Sterne JA. "Influence of reported study design characteristics on intervention effect estimates from randomized, controlled trials." Annals of Internal Medicine, vol. 157, no. 6, 2012, pp. 429-38. |
| Upadhyay A, Earley A, Lamont JL, Haynes S, Wanner C, Balk EM. "Lipid-lowering therapy in persons with chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis." Annals of Internal Medicine, vol. 157, no. 4, 2012, pp. 251-62. |
| Vaid A, Chweich H, Balk EM, Jaber BL. "Molecular adsorbent recirculating system as artificial support therapy for liver failure: a meta-analysis." ASAIO Journal, vol. 58, no. 1, 2012, pp. 51-9. |
| Lau J, Hadar N, Iovin R, Ip S, Balk EM. Proposed Governance and Data Management Policy for the Systematic Review Data Repository Proposed Governance and Data Management Policy for the Systematic Review Data Repository. 2012. |
| Uhlig K, Balk EM, Patel K, Ip S, Kitsios GD, Obadan NO, Haynes SM, Stefan M, Rao M, Kong Win Chang L, Gaylor J, Iovin RC. Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring: Comparative Effectiveness Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring: Comparative Effectiveness. 2012. |
| Uhlig K, Patel K, Concannon TW, Balk EM, Ratichek SJ, Chang LKW, Iovin R. Self-Measured Blood Pressure: Future Research Needs: Identification of Future Research Needs From Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 45 Self-Measured Blood Pressure: Future Research Needs: Identification of Future Research Needs From Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 45. 2012. |
| Susantitaphong, Paweena, Sewaralthahab, Kamal, Balk, Ethan M., Jaber, Bertrand L., Madias, Nicolaos E. "Short- and Long-Term Effects of Alkali Therapy in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review." American Journal of Nephrology, vol. 35, no. 6, 2012, pp. 540-547. |
| Susantitaphong P, Sewaralthahab K, Balk EM, Jaber BL, Madias NE. "Short- and long-term effects of alkali therapy in chronic kidney disease: a systematic review." American Journal of Nephrology, vol. 35, no. 6, 2012, pp. 540-7. |
| Susantitaphong P, Alfayez M, Cohen-Bucay A, Balk EM, Jaber BL. "Therapeutic hypothermia and prevention of acute kidney injury: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials." Resuscitation, vol. 83, no. 2, 2012, pp. 159-67. |
| Chung M, Newberry SJ, Ansari MT, Yu WW, Wu H, Lee J, Suttorp M, Gaylor JM, Motala A, Moher D, Balk EM, Shekelle PG. "Two methods provide similar signals for the need to update systematic reviews." American Journal of Kidney Diseases, vol. 65, no. 6, 2012, pp. 660-8. |
| Ip S, Dahabreh IJ, Chung M, Yu WW, Balk EM, Iovin RC, Mathew P, Luongo T, Dvorak T, Lau J. "An evidence review of active surveillance in men with localized prostate cancer." Evidence report/technology assessment, no. 204, 2011, pp. 1-341. |
| Savović J, Harris RJ, Wood L, Beynon R, Altman D, Als-Nielsen B, Balk EM, Deeks J, Gluud LL, Gluud C, Loannidis JP, Jűni P, Moher D, Pildal J, Schulz KF, Sterne JA. "Development of a combined database for meta-epidemiological research." Research Synthesis Methods, vol. 2, no. 1, 2011, pp. 78. |
| Balk EM, Moorthy D, Obadan NO, Patel K, Ip S, Chung M, Bannuru RR, Kitsios GD, Sen S, Iovin RC, Gaylor JM, D’Ambrosio C, Lau J. Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults. 2011. |
| Shekelle PG, Newberry SJ, Wu H, Suttorp M, Motala A, Lim YW, Balk EM, Chung M, Yu WW, Lee J, Gaylor JM, Moher D, Ansari MT, Skidmore R, Garritty C. Identifying Signals for Updating Systematic Reviews: A Comparison of Two Methods Identifying Signals for Updating Systematic Reviews: A Comparison of Two Methods. 2011. |
| Abed H, Rahn DD, Lowenstein L, Balk EM, Clemons JL, Rogers RG, Systematic Review Group of the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons. "Incidence and management of graft erosion, wound granulation, and dyspareunia following vaginal prolapse repair with graft materials: a systematic review." International Urogynecology Journal, vol. 22, no. 7, 2011, pp. 789-98. |
| Jaber BL, Almarzouqi L, Borgi L, Seabra VF, Balk EM, Madias NE. "Short-term efficacy and safety of vasopressin receptor antagonists for treatment of hyponatremia." The American Journal of Medicine, vol. 124, no. 10, 2011, pp. 977.e1-9. |
| Rahn DD, Abed H, Sung VW, Matteson KA, Rogers RG, Morrill MY, Barber MD, Schaffer JI, Wheeler TL 2nd, Balk EM, Uhlig K, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons-Systematic Review Group. "Systematic review highlights difficulty interpreting diverse clinical outcomes in abnormal uterine bleeding trials." American Journal of Kidney Diseases, vol. 64, no. 3, 2011, pp. 293-300. |
| O'Donnell TF Jr, Balk EM. "The need for an Intersociety Consensus Guideline for venous ulcer." Journal of vascular surgery, vol. 54, no. 6 Suppl, 2011, pp. 83S-90S. |
| Rahn DD, Mamik MM, Sanses TV, Matteson KA, Aschkenazi SO, Washington BB, Steinberg AC, Harvie HS, Lukban JC, Uhlig K, Balk EM, Sung VW, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Systematic Review Group. "Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in gynecologic surgery: a systematic review." Obstetrics and gynecology, vol. 118, no. 5, 2011, pp. 1111-25. |
| Savović J, Harris RJ, Wood L, Beynon R, Altman D, Als-Nielsen B, Balk EM, Deeks J, Gluud LL, Gluud C, Ioannidis JP, Jűni P, Moher D, Pildal J, Schulz KF, Sterne JA. "Development of a combined database for meta-epidemiological research." Research Synthesis Methods, vol. 1, no. 3-4, 2010, pp. 212-25. |
| "Editor's Correspondence." Arch Intern Med, vol. 170, no. 13, 2010, pp. 1169. |
| Kasiske BL, Zeier MG, Chapman JR, Craig JC, Ekberg H, Garvey CA, Green MD, Jha V, Josephson MA, Kiberd BA, Kreis HA, McDonald RA, Newmann JM, Obrador GT, Vincenti FG, Cheung M, Earley A, Raman G, Abariga S, Wagner M, Balk EM, Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes. "KDIGO clinical practice guideline for the care of kidney transplant recipients: a summary." Kidney International, vol. 77, no. 4, 2010, pp. 299-311. |
| Seabra VF, Alobaidi S, Balk EM, Poon AH, Jaber BL. "Off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery and acute kidney injury: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials." Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN, vol. 5, no. 10, 2010, pp. 1734-44. |
| Gordon CE, Feller-Kopman D, Balk EM, Smetana GW. "Pneumothorax following thoracentesis: a systematic review and meta-analysis." Arch Intern Med, vol. 170, no. 4, 2010, pp. 332-9. |
| Balk EM, Garlitski AC, Alsheikh-Ali AA, Terasawa T, Chung M, Ip S. "Predictors of atrial fibrillation recurrence after radiofrequency catheter ablation: a systematic review." Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology, vol. 21, no. 11, 2010, pp. 1208-16. |
| Chung M, Balk EM, Ip S, Lee J, Terasawa T, Raman G, Trikalinos T, Lichtenstein AH, Lau J. "Systematic review to support the development of nutrient reference intake values: challenges and solutions." The American journal of clinical nutrition, vol. 92, no. 2, 2010, pp. 273-6. |
| Pittas AG, Chung M, Trikalinos T, Mitri J, Brendel M, Patel K, Lichtenstein AH, Lau J, Balk EM. "Systematic review: Vitamin D and cardiometabolic outcomes." Annals of Internal Medicine, vol. 152, no. 5, 2010, pp. 307-14. |
| Alsheikh-Ali AA, Kitsios GD, Balk EM, Lau J, Ip S. "The vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque: scope of the literature." Annals of Internal Medicine, vol. 153, no. 6, 2010, pp. 387-95. |
| Alsheikh-Ali AA, Kitsios GD, Balk EM, Mahoney AM, Lau J, Ip S. Vulnerable Atherosclerotic Plaque Vulnerable Atherosclerotic Plaque. 2010. |
| Chung M, Lichtenstein AH, Ip S, Lau J, Balk EM. "Comparability of methods for LDL subfraction determination: A systematic review." Atherosclerosis, vol. 205, no. 2, 2009, pp. 342-8. |
| Ip S, Terasawa T, Balk EM, Chung M, Alsheikh-Ali AA, Garlitski AC, Lau J. Comparative Effectiveness of Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation Comparative Effectiveness of Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation. 2009. |
| Sanghani M, Balk EM, Cady B. "Impact of axillary lymph node dissection on breast cancer outcome in clinically node negative patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis." Cancer, vol. 115, no. 8, 2009, pp. 1613-20. |
| Russell R, Chung M, Balk EM, Atkinson S, Giovannucci EL, Ip S, Taylor Mayne S, Raman G, Ross AC, Trikalinos T, West KP, Lau J. Issues and Challenges in Conducting Systematic Reviews to Support Development of Nutrient Reference Values: Workshop Summary: Nutrition Research Series, Vol. 2 Issues and Challenges in Conducting Systematic Reviews to Support Development of Nutrient Reference Values: Workshop Summary: Nutrition Research Series, Vol. 2. 2009. |
| Russell R, Chung M, Balk EM, Atkinson SA, Giovannucci EL, Ip S, Lichtenstein AH, Taylor Mayne S, Raman G, Ross AC, Trikalinos T, West KP Jr, Lau J. "Opportunities and challenges in conducting systematic reviews to support development of nutrient reference values: Vitamin A as an example." Am J Clin Nutr, vol. 89, no. 3, 2009, pp. 728-33. |
| Chung M, Balk EM, Ip S, Raman G, Yu WW, Trikalinos TA, Lichtenstein AH, Yetley EA, Lau J. "Reporting of systematic reviews of micronutrients and health: a critical appraisal." The American journal of clinical nutrition, vol. 89, no. 4, 2009, pp. 1099-113. |
| Chung M, Balk EM, Ip S, Raman G, Yu WW, Trikalinos TA, Lichtenstein AH, Yetley EA, Lau J. Reporting of Systematic Reviews of Micronutrients and Health: A Critical Appraisal: Nutrition Research Series, Vol. 3 Reporting of Systematic Reviews of Micronutrients and Health: A Critical Appraisal: Nutrition Research Series, Vol. 3. 2009. |
| Wagner M, Balk EM, Kent DM, Kasiske BL, Ekberg H. "Subgroup analyses in randomized controlled trials: the need for risk stratification in kidney transplantation." American Journal of Transplantation, vol. 9, no. 10, 2009, pp. 2217-22. |
| Ip S, Lichtenstein AH, Chung M, Lau J, Balk EM. "Systematic review: association of low-density lipoprotein subfractions with cardiovascular outcomes." Annals of Internal Medicine, vol. 150, no. 7, 2009, pp. 474-84. |
| Terasawa T, Balk EM, Chung M, Garlitski AC, Alsheikh-Ali AA, Lau J, Ip S. "Systematic review: comparative effectiveness of radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation." Annals of Internal Medicine, vol. 151, no. 3, 2009, pp. 191-202. |
| Abernethy AP, Raman G, Balk EM, Hammond JM, Orlando LA, Wheeler JL, Lau J, McCrory DC. "Systematic review: reliability of compendia methods for off-label oncology indications." Annals of Internal Medicine, vol. 150, no. 5, 2009, pp. 336-43. |
| Chung M, Balk EM, Brendel M, Ip S, Lau J, Lee J, Lichtenstein A, Patel K, Raman G, Tatsioni A, Terasawa T, Trikalinos TA. "Vitamin D and calcium: a systematic review of health outcomes." Evidence report/technology assessment, no. 183, 2009, pp. 1-420. |
| Murphy M, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Systematic Review Group. "Clinical practice guidelines on vaginal graft use from the society of gynecologic surgeons." Obstetrics and gynecology, vol. 112, no. 5, 2008, pp. 1123-30. |
| Thomas, George, Balk, Ethan M., Jaber, Bertrand L. "Effect of intensive insulin therapy and pentastarch resuscitation on acute kidney injury in severe sepsis." American Journal of Kidney Diseases, vol. 52, no. 1, 2008, pp. 13-7. |
| Uhlig K, Balk EM, Lau J. "Grading evidence-based guidelines--what are the issues?." American Journal of Kidney Diseases, vol. 52, no. 2, 2008, pp. 211-5. |
| Berkman ND, Lohr KN, Ansari M, McDonagh M, Balk E, Whitlock E, Reston J, Bass E, Butler M, Gartlehner G, Hartling L, Kane R, McPheeters M, Morgan L, Morton SC, Viswanathan M, Sista P, Chang S. "Grading the Strength of a Body of Evidence When Assessing Health Care Interventions for the Effective Health Care Program of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: An Update." Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness Reviews, 2008. |
| Sung VW, Rogers RG, Schaffer JI, Balk EM, Uhlig K, Lau J, Abed H, Wheeler TL 2nd, Morrill MY, Clemons JL, Rahn DD, Lukban JC, Lowenstein L, Kenton K, Young SB, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Systematic Review Group. "Graft use in transvaginal pelvic organ prolapse repair: a systematic review." Obstetrics and gynecology, vol. 112, no. 5, 2008, pp. 1131-42. |
| Gordon CE, Balk EM, Becker BN, Crooks PA, Jaber BL, Johnson CA, Michael MA, Pereira BJ, Uhlig K, Levin A. "KDOQI US commentary on the KDIGO clinical practice guideline for the prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of hepatitis C in CKD." American Journal of Kidney Diseases, vol. 52, no. 5, 2008, pp. 811-25. |
| Seabra VF, Balk EM, Liangos O, Sosa MA, Cendoroglo M, Jaber BL. "Timing of renal replacement therapy initiation in acute renal failure: a meta-analysis." American Journal of Kidney Diseases, vol. 52, no. 2, 2008, pp. 272-84. |
| Balk EM, Horsley TA, Newberry SJ, Lichtenstein AH, Yetley EA, Schachter HM, Moher D, MacLean CH, Lau J. "A collaborative effort to apply the evidence-based review process to the field of nutrition: challenges, benefits, and lessons learned." The American journal of clinical nutrition, vol. 85, no. 6, 2007, pp. 1448-56. |
| Balk E, Raman G. Comparative Effectiveness of Management Strategies for Renal Artery Stenosis: 2007 Update Comparative Effectiveness of Management Strategies for Renal Artery Stenosis: 2007 Update. 2007. |
| Balk EM, Tatsioni A, Lichtenstein AH, Lau J, Pittas AG. "Effect of chromium supplementation on glucose metabolism and lipids: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials." Diabetes Care, vol. 30, no. 8, 2007, pp. 2154-63. |
| Balk, E. M., Lichtenstein, A. H., Pittas, A. G. "Effect of Chromium Supplementation on Glucose Metabolism and Lipids: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials: Response to Kleefstra, Houweling, and Bilo." Diabetes Care, vol. 30, no. 9, 2007, pp. e103-e103. |
| "Folic Acid and Cognitive Function: What Is the Final Verdict?." Arch Intern Med, vol. 167, no. 14, 2007, pp. 1555. |
| "Folic Acid and Cognitive Function: What Is the Final Verdict?—Reply." Arch Intern Med, vol. 167, no. 14, 2007, pp. 1555. |
| Raman G, Tatsioni A, Chung M, Rosenberg IH, Lau J, Lichtenstein AH, Balk EM. "Heterogeneity and lack of good quality studies limit association between folate, vitamins B-6 and B-12, and cognitive function." Journal of Nutrition, vol. 137, no. 7, 2007, pp. 1789-94. |
| Thomas G, Rojas MC, Epstein SK, Balk EM, Liangos O, Jaber BL. "Insulin therapy and acute kidney injury in critically ill patients a systematic review." Nephrol. Dial. Transplant., vol. 22, no. 10, 2007, pp. 2849-55. |
| Dansinger ML, Tatsioni A, Wong JB, Chung M, Balk EM. "Meta-analysis: the effect of dietary counseling for weight loss." Annals of Internal Medicine, vol. 147, no. 1, 2007, pp. 41-50. |
| London B, Albert C, Anderson ME, Giles WR, Van Wagoner DR, Balk E, Billman GE, Chung M, Lands W, Leaf A, McAnulty J, Martens JR, Costello RB, Lathrop DA. "Omega-3 fatty acids and cardiac arrhythmias: prior studies and recommendations for future research: a report from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and Office Of Dietary Supplements Omega-3 Fatty Acids and their Role in Cardiac Arrhythmogenesis Workshop." Circulation, vol. 116, no. 10, 2007, pp. e320-35. |
| Sanghani M, Balk E, Cady B, Wazer D. "Predicting the risk of local recurrence in patients with breast cancer: an approach to a new computer-based predictive tool." American Journal of Clinical Oncology, vol. 30, no. 5, 2007, pp. 473-80. |
| Tatsioni A, Balk E, O'Donnell T, Lau J. "Usual care in the management of chronic wounds: a review of the recent literature." Journal of the American College of Surgeons, vol. 205, no. 4, 2007, pp. 617-624e57. |
| Balk EM, Raman G, Tatsioni A, Chung M, Lau J, Rosenberg IH. "Vitamin B6, B12, and folic acid supplementation and cognitive function: a systematic review of randomized trials." Arch Intern Med, vol. 167, no. 1, 2007, pp. 21-30. |
| Sanghani, M., Balk, E., Cady, B., Wazer, D. "13." International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, vol. 66, no. 3, 2006, pp. S7-S8. |
| Sosa, M. A. "A systematic review of the effect of the Excebrane dialyser on biomarkers of lipid peroxidation." Nephrol. Dial. Transplant., vol. 21, no. 10, 2006, pp. 2825-33. |
| Balk E, Chung M, Raman G, Tatsioni A, Chew P, Ip S, DeVine D, Lau J. "B vitamins and berries and age-related neurodegenerative disorders." Evidence report/technology assessment, no. 134, 2006, pp. 1-161. |
| Uhlig K, Balk EM, Lau J, Levey AS. "Clinical practice guidelines in nephrology--for worse or for better." Nephrol. Dial. Transplant., vol. 21, no. 5, 2006, pp. 1145-53. |
| Balk E, Raman G, Chung M, Ip S, Tatsioni A, Alonso A, Kupelnick B, Chew P, DeVine D, Gilbert S, Lau J. Comparative Effectiveness of Management Strategies for Renal Artery Stenosis Comparative Effectiveness of Management Strategies for Renal Artery Stenosis. 2006. |
| Balk E, Raman G, Chung M, Ip S, Tatsioni A, Alonso A, Chew P, Gilbert SJ, Lau J. "Effectiveness of management strategies for renal artery stenosis: a systematic review." Annals of Internal Medicine, vol. 145, no. 12, 2006, pp. 901-12. |
| Balk EM, Lichtenstein AH, Chung M, Kupelnick B, Chew P, Lau J. "Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on coronary restenosis, intima-media thickness, and exercise tolerance: a systematic review." Atherosclerosis, vol. 184, no. 2, 2006, pp. 237-46. |
| Balk EM, Lichtenstein AH, Chung M, Kupelnick B, Chew P, Lau J. "Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on serum markers of cardiovascular disease risk: a systematic review." Atherosclerosis, vol. 189, no. 1, 2006, pp. 19-30. |
| Lapointe, Annie, Balk, Ethan M., Lichtenstein, Alice H. "Gender Differences in Plasma Lipid Response to Dietary Fat." Nutrition Reviews, vol. 64, no. 5, 2006, pp. 234-249. |
| Lapointe A, Balk EM, Lichtenstein AH. "Gender differences in plasma lipid response to dietary fat." Nutrition Reviews, vol. 64, no. 5 Pt 1, 2006, pp. 234-49. |
| Wang C, Harris WS, Chung M, Lichtenstein AH, Balk EM, Kupelnick B, Jordan HS, Lau J. "n-3 Fatty acids from fish or fish-oil supplements, but not alpha-linolenic acid, benefit cardiovascular disease outcomes in primary- and secondary-prevention studies: a systematic review." The American journal of clinical nutrition, vol. 84, no. 1, 2006, pp. 5-17. |
| Balk E, Chung M, Chew P, Ip S, Raman G, Kupelnick B, Tatsioni A, Sun Y, Wolk B, DeVine D, Lau J. "Effects of soy on health outcomes." Evidence report/technology assessment (Summary), no. 126, 2005, pp. 1-8. |
| Balk EM, Lau J, Bonis PA. "Reading and critically appraising systematic reviews and meta-analyses: a short primer with a focus on hepatology." Journal of Hepatology, vol. 43, no. 4, 2005, pp. 729-36. |
| Goldblatt JP, Fitzsimmons SE, Balk E, Richmond JC. "Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament: meta-analysis of patellar tendon versus hamstring tendon autograft." Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery, vol. 21, no. 7, 2005, pp. 791-803. |
| Ip S, Fu L, Balk E, Chew P, Devine D, Lau J. "Update on acute bacterial rhinosinusitis." Evidence report/technology assessment (Summary), no. 124, 2005, pp. 1-3. |
| Jordan H, Matthan N, Chung M, Balk E, Chew P, Kupelnick B, DeVine D, Lawrence A, Lichtenstein A, Lau J. "Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on arrhythmogenic mechanisms in animal and isolated organ/cell culture studies." Evidence report/technology assessment (Summary), no. 92, 2004, pp. 1-8. |
| Wang C, Chung M, Lichtenstein A, Balk E, Kupelnick B, DeVine D, Lawrence A, Lau J. "Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on cardiovascular disease." Evidence report/technology assessment (Summary), no. 94, 2004, pp. 1-8. |
| Balk E, Chung M, Lichtenstein A, Chew P, Kupelnick B, Lawrence A, DeVine D, Lau J. "Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on cardiovascular risk factors and intermediate markers of cardiovascular disease." Evidence report/technology assessment (Summary), no. 93, 2004, pp. 1-6. |
| Balk EM, Karas RH, Jordan HS, Kupelnick B, Chew P, Lau J. "Effects of statins on vascular structure and function: a systematic review." The American Journal of Medicine, vol. 117, no. 10, 2004, pp. 775-90. |
| Carr DB, Goudas LC, Balk EM, Bloch R, Ioannidis JP, Lau J. "Evidence report on the treatment of pain in cancer patients." Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Monographs, no. 32, 2004, pp. 23-31. |
| Wheeler PG, Bresnahan K, Shephard BA, Lau J, Balk EM. "Short stature and functional impairment: a systematic review." Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, vol. 158, no. 3, 2004, pp. 236-43. |
| Mansmann G, Lau J, Balk E, Rothberg M, Miyachi Y, Bornstein SR. "The clinically inapparent adrenal mass: update in diagnosis and management." Endocrine reviews, vol. 25, no. 2, 2004, pp. 309-40. |
| Wheeler P, Bresnahan K, Shephard B, Lau J, Balk E, DeVine D, Chung M, Miller K. "Criteria for determining disability in infants and children: short stature." Evidence report/technology assessment (Summary), no. 73, 2003, pp. 1-7. |
| Milch C, Balk EM, Salem D, Lau J. "Diagnosing Acute Cardiac Ischemia in the Emergency Department: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis." J Applied Res, vol. 3, no. 1, 2003. |
| Balk EM, Lau J, Goudas LC, Jordan HS, Kupelnick B, Kim LU, Karas RH. "Effects of statins on nonlipid serum markers associated with cardiovascular disease: a systematic review." Annals of Internal Medicine, vol. 139, no. 8, 2003, pp. 670-82. |
| Levey AS, Coresh J, Balk E, Kausz AT, Levin A, Steffes MW, Hogg RJ, Perrone RD, Lau J, Eknoyan G, National Kidney Foundation. "National Kidney Foundation practice guidelines for chronic kidney disease: evaluation, classification, and stratification." Annals of Internal Medicine, vol. 139, no. 2, 2003, pp. 137-47. |
| Hogg RJ, Furth S, Lemley KV, Portman R, Schwartz GJ, Coresh J, Balk E, Lau J, Levin A, Kausz AT, Eknoyan G, Levey AS, National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative. "National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative clinical practice guidelines for chronic kidney disease in children and adolescents: evaluation, classification, and stratification." Pediatrics, vol. 111, no. 6 Pt 1, 2003, pp. 1416-21. |
| Balk EM, Bonis PA, Moskowitz H, Schmid CH, Ioannidis JP, Wang C, Lau J. "Correlation of quality measures with estimates of treatment effect in meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials." JAMA, vol. 287, no. 22, 2002, pp. 2973-82. |
| Lau J, Balk E, Rothberg M, Ioannidis JP, DeVine D, Chew P, Kupelnick B, Miller K. "Management of clinically inapparent adrenal mass." Evidence report/technology assessment (Summary), no. 56, 2002, pp. 1-5. |
| Balk EM, Ioannidis JP, Salem D, Chew PW, Lau J. "Accuracy of biomarkers to diagnose acute cardiac ischemia in the emergency department: a meta-analysis." Annals of Emergency Medicine, vol. 37, no. 5, 2001, pp. 478-94. |
| Lau J, Ioannidis JP, Balk EM, Milch C, Terrin N, Chew PW, Salem D. "Diagnosing acute cardiac ischemia in the emergency department: a systematic review of the accuracy and clinical effect of current technologies." Annals of Emergency Medicine, vol. 37, no. 5, 2001, pp. 453-60. |
| Goudas L, Carr DB, Bloch R, Balk E, Ioannidis JP, Terrin N, Gialeli-Goudas M, Chew P, Lau J. "Management of cancer pain." Evidence report/technology assessment (Summary), no. 35, 2001, pp. 1-5. |
| Balk E, Lau J. "PET scans and technology assessment: déjà vu?." JAMA, vol. 285, no. 7, 2001, pp. 936-7. |
| Balk, Ethan M., Zucker, Deborah R., Engels, Eric A., Wong, John B., Williams, John W., Lau, Joseph. "Strategies for diagnosing and treating suspected acute bacterial sinusitis." J GEN INTERN MED, vol. 16, no. 10, 2001, pp. 701-711. |
| Balk EM, Zucker DR, Engels EA, Wong JB, Williams JW Jr, Lau J. "Strategies for diagnosing and treating suspected acute bacterial sinusitis: a cost-effectiveness analysis." J GEN INTERN MED, vol. 16, no. 10, 2001, pp. 701-11. |
| Lau J, Ioannidis JP, Balk E, Milch C, Chew P, Terrin N, Lang TA, Salem D, Wong JB. "Evaluation of technologies for identifying acute cardiac ischemia in emergency departments." Evidence report/technology assessment (Summary), no. 26, 2000, pp. 1-4. |
| Lau J, Zucker D, Engels EA, Balk E, Barza M, Terrin N, Devine D, Chew P, Lang T, Liu D. "Diagnosis and treatment of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis." Evidence report/technology assessment (Summary), no. 9, 1999, pp. 1-5. |
| Machac J, Levin H, Balk E, Horowitz SF. "Computer modeling of planar myocardial perfusion imaging: effect of heart rate and ejection fraction on wall thickness and chamber size." Journal of Nuclear Medicine, vol. 27, no. 5, 1986, pp. 653-9. |
| Year | Degree | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MPH | Tufts University |
| 1991 | MD | Tufts University |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Dahabreh, Issa | Adjunct Associate Professor of Epidemiology |
| Schmid, Christopher | Professor of Biostatistics |
| Trikalinos, Thomas | Professor of Health Services, Policy and Practice, Director of the Center for Evidence Synthesis in Health |
Center for Evidence Synthesis in Health
Division of Health Services, Policy and Practice
Brown University School of Public Health
