The present systematic review critically examines the available scientific literature on risk
factors for malnutrition in the older population (aged≥ 65 y). A systematic search was …

We present a systematic review of prospective cohort studies. Our aim was to assess
prognostic factors associated with functional recovery of patients with whiplash injuries. The …

Background: Estimates on the epidemiology of chronic non-cancer pain vary widely
throughout Europe. It is unclear whether this variation reflects true population differences or …

Study Design. Cohort study. Objectives. To estimate the Minimal Clinically Important Change
(MCIC) of the pain intensity numerical rating scale (PI-NRS), the Quebec Back Pain …

Clinical question What are the benefits and harms of thyroid hormones for adults with
subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH)? This guideline was triggered by a recent systematic …

Many guidelines for the management of low back pain in primary care have been published
during recent years, but guidelines for physiotherapy do not yet exist. Therefore …

Objective We systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed literature examining associations
of vitamin D (dietary intake, circulating 25-hydroxy-vitamin-D (25 (OH) D), and 1, 25 …

Epidemiologic investigations often report dose-response associations, which may be
combined in meta-analyses. The authors examined how often the log odds, risk, or hazard …

Introduction. Estimates on the epidemiology of chronic pain vary widely throughout Europe.
It is unclear whether this variation reflects true differences between populations or …

Abstract Background and Purpose. An active strategy was developed for the implementation
of the clinical guidelines on physical therapy for patients with low back pain. The effect of this …