Shahnaz Sultan

ORCID: 0000-0002-5867-8741
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Research Areas
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
  • Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
  • Clinical practice guidelines implementation
  • Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
  • Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
  • Gastrointestinal motility and disorders
  • Esophageal and GI Pathology
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment
  • Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
  • COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
  • Microscopic Colitis
  • Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
  • Healthcare cost, quality, practices
  • Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies
  • Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
  • Diverticular Disease and Complications
  • COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
  • Health Policy Implementation Science
  • Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
  • Liver Diseases and Immunity
  • Genetic factors in colorectal cancer
  • SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
  • Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions

Minneapolis VA Health Care System
2016-2025

University of Minnesota
2016-2025

University of Minnesota Medical Center
2017-2025

Lady Reading Hospital
2023-2025

Cleveland Foundation
2023-2025

Menoufia University Hospitals
2024

Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
2024

Aga Khan University
2024

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
2024

University of Minnesota System
2018-2023

Case reports and case series are uncontrolled study designs known for increased risk of bias but have profoundly influenced the medical literature continue to advance our knowledge. In this guide, we present a framework appraisal, synthesis application evidence derived from series. We propose tool evaluate methodological quality based on domains selection, ascertainment, causality reporting provide signalling questions aid evidence-based practitioners systematic reviewers in their...

10.1136/bmjebm-2017-110853 article EN cc-by-nc BMJ evidence-based medicine 2018-02-02

Abstract Background There are many pharmacologic therapies that being used or considered for treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). is a need frequently updated practice guidelines on their use, based critical evaluation rapidly emerging literature. The objective was to develop evidence-based rapid intended support patients, clinicians, and other healthcare professionals in decisions about management patients with COVID-19. Methods Infectious Diseases Society America (IDSA) formed...

10.1093/cid/ciaa478 article EN other-oa Clinical Infectious Diseases 2020-04-22

Clear communication of systematic review findings will help readers and decision makers. We built on previous work to develop an approach that improves the clarity statements convey draws Grading Recommendations Assessment, Development Evaluation (GRADE).We conducted workshops including 80 attendants a survey 110 producers users reviews. calculated acceptability revised wording those were unacceptable ≥40% participants.Most participants agreed should be based size effect certainty evidence....

10.1016/j.jclinepi.2019.10.014 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Journal of Clinical Epidemiology 2019-11-08

When studies measure or report outcomes differently, it may not be feasible to pool data across generate a single effect estimate (ie, perform meta-analysis). Instead, only narrative summary of the different might available. Regardless whether pooled is generated are summarised narratively, decision makers need know certainty in evidence order make informed decisions. In this guide, we illustrate how apply constructs GRADE (Grading Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation)...

10.1136/ebmed-2017-110668 article EN cc-by-nc Evidence-Based Medicine 2017-03-20

Abstract IDSA Disclaimer As of the time this publication, updates have been made to IDSA’s Guidelines on Diagnosis COVID-19. For most updated version these guidelines, please go https://www.idsociety.org/covid19guidelines. Background Accurate molecular diagnostic tests are necessary for confirming a diagnosis coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Direct detection severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2) nucleic acids in tract specimens informs patient, healthcare institution, and...

10.1093/cid/ciaa760 article EN other-oa Clinical Infectious Diseases 2020-06-13
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