Concerns regarding publication bias

The Lancet Global Health 2026 Open access

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Authors: Yoshihide Inayama, Toshi A. Furukawa, Yoshitsugu Chigusa, Masaki Mandai
DOI: 10.1016/j.langlo.2026.103954
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Abstract

In their systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis on postpartum haemorrhage prophylaxis in caesarean deliveries (August, 2025), Amaral and colleagues1 reported risk ratios (95% credible intervals) of 0·44 (0·33–0·58) for oxytocin plus tranexamic acid versus oxytocin alone and 0·54 (0·37–0·74) for carbetocin versus oxytocin alone. Although informative, the systematic review raises several methodological concerns.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Meta-analysis and systematic reviews Pharmaceutical industry and healthcare Academic Writing and Publishing

Publication details

Journal / source
The Lancet Global Health
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
14
Issue
6
Pages
103954–103954
Publication date
1 June 2026
Language
EN