What affects the efficacy of alendronate for prevention of glucocorticoid-induced (GI) fractures remains unclear. We aimed to explore the factors affecting alendronate’s efficacy, and further identify subgroup effects of alendronate in preventing GI fractures.

We searched 3 databases. Random-effects meta-analysis was conducted to…[Read more]

Effective risk communication is challenging. Ensuring potential trial participants’ understand ‘risk’ information presented to them is a key aspect of the informed consent process within clinical trials, yet minimal research has looked specifically at how to communicate probabilities to support decisions about trial participation. This study…[Read more]