ReviewCardiovascular and interventional radiology2026
Meta-Analysis: The Holy Grail?
Review in Cardiovascular and interventional radiology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
What it found
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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.
The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.
Who cites it
1 citing paper in PubMed.
- Beyond Imaging Response: Have We Chosen the Right Endpoint After Transarterial Chemoembolization?Cardiovascular and interventional radiology · 2026Article
Corrections and comments
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Authors and funding
3 authors.
Funding
No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
introductionMeta-analysis is often regarded as a cornerstone of evidence synthesis, yet its application in interventional oncology (IO) is challenged by heterogeneous study designs, rapidly evolving technologies, and limited availability of randomized controlled trials. This review evaluates the current state of evidence in IO, emphasizing the role of systematic reviews and meta-analyses in guiding clinical decision-making.
methodsTo evaluate the level of evidence of the published studies within IO, a PubMed search was conducted with the aim to identify the various article types that have been published over the past decades.
resultsOver the past decades, the number of original articles has remained relatively stable. A notable observation is the significant increase in the number of systematic reviews and meta-analyses, particularly when compared to the relatively unchanged volume of original articles. DISCUSSION: This trend suggests a growing emphasis on evaluating existing research rather than generating new prospective studies. The grading of recommendations assessment, development and evaluation (GRADE) approach to assess evidence quality, the importance of adhering to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, and common challenges like risk of bias and publication bias will be discussed within this context.
conclusionUltimately, meta-analysis should not be viewed as a definitive benchmark in IO, but as a methodological tool of which conclusions depend heavily on the quality, consistency, and relevance of the underlying studies.
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