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  1. How to make sense of a Cochrane systematic review

    Article • Breathe, June 2014, European Respiratory Society (ERS)

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  2. Maintenance treatment for adults with chronic asthma

    Article • BMJ, May 2014, BMJ

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  3. Long-acting inhaled therapy (beta-agonists, anticholinergics and steroids) for COPD: a network meta-analysis

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, March 2014, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  4. Safety of regular formoterol or salmeterol in adults with asthma: an overview of Cochrane reviews

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, February 2014, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  5. Holding chambers (spacers) versus nebulisers for beta‐agonist treatment of acute asthma

    Article • Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine, November 2013, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  6. Holding chambers (spacers) versus nebulisers for beta-agonist treatment of acute asthma

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, September 2013, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  7. Illustrating risk vs benefit with the tiotropium Respimat inhaler

    Article • Prescriber, July 2013, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  8. Regular treatment with formoterol and inhaled steroids for chronic asthma: serious adverse events

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, June 2013, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  9. Combination inhaled steroid and long-acting beta2-agonist versus tiotropium for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, May 2013, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  10. Combination formoterol and budesonide as maintenance and reliever therapy versus current best practice (including inhaled steroid maintenance), for chronic asthma in adults and children

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, April 2013, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  11. Regular treatment with salmeterol and inhaled steroids for chronic asthma: serious adverse events

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, March 2013, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  12. Vaccines for preventing influenza in people with asthma

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, February 2013, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  13. Safety of regular formoterol or salmeterol in adults with asthma: an overview of Cochrane reviews

    Article • January 2013, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  14. Inhaled corticosteroids in COPD: quantifying risks and benefits

    Article • Thorax, December 2012, BMJ

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  15. Explaining the benefits of statins

    Article • Prescriber, November 2012, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  16. The Cochrane Library and safety of regular long‐acting beta2‐ agonists in children with asthma: an overview of reviews

    Article • Evidence-Based Child Health A Cochrane Review Journal, November 2012, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  17. Safety of regular formoterol or salmeterol in children with asthma: an overview of Cochrane reviews

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, October 2012, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  18. Ionisers for chronic asthma

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, September 2012, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  19. Alexander technique for chronic asthma

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, September 2012, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  20. Mucolytic agents for chronic bronchitis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    Article • August 2012, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  21. Overview of the safety of regular formoterol or salmeterol in children with asthma

    Article • July 2012, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  22. Hospital at home in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Is it a viable option?

    Article • May 2012, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  23. Regular treatment with formoterol for chronic asthma: serious adverse events

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, April 2012, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  24. Anticholinergic therapy for acute asthma in children

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, April 2012, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  25. Long-acting beta2-agonist in addition to tiotropium versus either tiotropium or long-acting beta2-agonist alone for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    Article • April 2012, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  26. Regular treatment with formoterol versus regular treatment with salmeterol for chronic asthma: serious adverse events

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, March 2012, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  27. Inhaled corticosteroids versus long-acting beta2-agonists for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    Article • December 2011, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  28. Inhaled corticosteroids versus long-acting beta2-agonists for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    Article • October 2011, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  29. The effect of adding inhaled corticosteroids to tiotropium and long-acting beta2 -agonists for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, September 2011, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  30. Safety of tiotropium

    Article • BMJ, June 2011, BMJ

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  31. Addition to inhaled corticosteroids of long-acting beta2-agonists versus anti-leukotrienes for chronic asthma

    Article • May 2011, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  32. Bronchodilator treatment and asthma death: A new analysis of a British case-control study

    Article • Respiratory Medicine, April 2011, Elsevier

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  33. Combination formoterol and inhaled steroid as maintenance and reliever therapy versus higher dose combination inhaler maintenance for chronic asthma in adults and children

    Article • March 2011, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  34. Combination inhaled steroid and long-acting beta2-agonist in addition to tiotropium versus tiotropium or combination alone for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    Article • March 2011, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  35. The added effect of inhaled corticosteroids to tiotropium and long-acting beta2-agonists for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    Article • March 2011, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  36. Long-acting beta2-agonist in addition to tiotropium versus either tiotropium or long-acting beta2-agonist alone for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    Article • February 2011, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  37. Nebulisers versus hand-held inhalers to deliver beta2-agonist bronchodilator drugs in non-acute asthma

    Article • October 2010, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  38. Formoterol versus short-acting beta-agonists as relief medication for adults and children with asthma

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, September 2010, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  39. Cochrane review: Regular treatment with formoterol and inhaled steroids for chronic asthma: serious adverse events

    Article • Evidence-Based Child Health A Cochrane Review Journal, September 2010, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  40. Combination inhaled steroid and long-acting beta-agonist in addition to tiotropium versus tiotropium alone for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    Article • June 2010, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  41. Quality-improvement strategies for the management of hypertension in chronic kidney disease in primary care: a systematic review

    Article • British Journal of General Practice, June 2010, Royal College of General Practitioners

    Professor Simon de Lusignan, Dr Christopher J Cates

  42. Combination inhaled steroid and long-acting beta2-agonist versus tiotropium for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    Article • May 2010, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  43. Home-based educational interventions for children with asthma

    Article • April 2010, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  44. Formoterol versus short-acting beta-agonists as relief medication for chronic asthma

    Article • March 2010, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  45. Regular treatment with formoterol and an inhaled corticosteroid versus regular treatment with salmeterol and an inhaled corticosteroid for chronic asthma: serious adverse events

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, January 2010, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  46. Caffeine for asthma

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, January 2010, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  47. Regular treatment with formoterol versus regular treatment with salmeterol for chronic asthma: serious adverse events

    Article • October 2009, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  48. Tailored interventions based on exhaled nitric oxide versus clinical symptoms for asthma in children and adults

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, October 2009, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  49. Regular treatment with salmeterol and inhaled steroids for chronic asthma: serious adverse events

    Article • July 2009, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  50. Combination inhaled steroid and long-acting beta-agonist versus tiotropium for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    Article • July 2009, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  51. Regular treatment with formoterol versus regular treatment with salmeterol for chronic asthma: serious adverse events

    Article • April 2009, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  52. Regular fixed-dose treatment with formoterol and inhaled corticosteroids versus regular treatment with salmeterol and inhaled corticosteroids for chronic asthma: serious adverse events

    Article • April 2009, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  53. Regular treatment with formoterol and inhaled steroids for chronic asthma: serious adverse events

    Article • April 2009, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  54. Culture-specific programs for children and adults from minority groups who have asthma

    Article • April 2009, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  55. Combination formoterol and inhaled steroid versus beta2-agonist as relief medication for chronic asthma in adults and children

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, January 2009, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  56. Culture-specific programs for children and adults from minority groups who have asthma

    Article • January 2009, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  57. Regular treatment with formoterol for chronic asthma: serious adverse events

    Article • October 2008, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  58. Fluticasone at different doses for chronic asthma in adults and children

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, October 2008, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  59. Fluticasone versus placebo for chronic asthma in adults and children

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, October 2008, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  60. The use of combined inhalers in asthma

    Article • Practice Nursing, October 2008, Mark Allen Group

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  61. Regular treatment with salmeterol for chronic asthma: serious adverse events

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, July 2008, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  62. Combination formoterol and inhaled steroid as maintenance and reliever therapy versus inhaled steroid maintenance for chronic asthma in adults and children

    Article • July 2008, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  63. Vaccines for preventing influenza in people with asthma

    Article • April 2008, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  64. Combination inhaled steroid and long-acting beta-agonist versus fast-acting beta agonist as relief medication for chronic asthma in adults and children

    Article • April 2008, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  65. Tailored interventions based on exhaled nitric oxide versus clinical symptoms for asthma in children and adults

    Article • April 2008, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  66. Regular treatment with formoterol for chronic asthma: serious adverse events

    Article • January 2008, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  67. Regular treatment with formoterol and inhaled steroids for chronic asthma: serious adverse events

    Article • January 2008, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  68. Regular treatment with salmeterol and inhaled steroids for chronic asthma: serious adverse events

    Article • January 2008, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  69. Combination fluticasone and salmeterol versus fixed dose combination budesonide and formoterol for chronic asthma in adults and children

    Article • January 2008, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates, Dr Giovanni Ferrara

  70. Fluticasone versus beclomethasone or budesonide for chronic asthma in adults and children

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, October 2007, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  71. Combined corticosteroid and long-acting beta-agonist in one inhaler versus placebo for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    Article • October 2007, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  72. Combined corticosteroid and long-acting beta-agonist in one inhaler versus inhaled steroids for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    Article • October 2007, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  73. Combined corticosteroid and long-acting beta-agonist in one inhaler versus long-acting beta-agonists for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    Article • October 2007, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  74. Reply

    Article • Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, September 2007, Elsevier

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  75. Misuse of confidence intervals threatens conclusions

    Article • BMJ, May 2007, BMJ

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  76. Tailored interventions based on sputum eosinophils versus clinical symptoms for asthma in children and adults

    Article • April 2007, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  77. Regular treatment with salmeterol for chronic asthma: serious adverse events

    Article • January 2007, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  78. Long-acting beta2-agonists versus anti-leukotrienes as add-on therapy to inhaled corticosteroids for chronic asthma

    Article • October 2006, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  79. Injectable vaccines for preventing pneumococcal infection in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    Article • October 2006, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  80. Long-acting beta2-agonists for poorly reversible chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, July 2006, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  81. Holding chambers (spacers) versus nebulisers for beta-agonist treatment of acute asthma

    Article • April 2006, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  82. Fluticasone versus 'extrafine' HFA-beclomethasone dipropionate for chronic asthma in adults and children

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, April 2006, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  83. Holding chambers versus nebulisers for inhaled steroids in chronic asthma

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, January 2006, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  84. Influenza vaccine for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, January 2006, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  85. Dummies and SIDS: Low response rates generate considerable uncertainty

    Article • BMJ, January 2006, BMJ

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  86. Vaccines for preventing influenza in people with asthma

    Article • October 2003, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  87. Spacers and nebulisers for the delivery of beta-agonists in non-life-threatening acute asthma

    Article • Respiratory Medicine, July 2003, Elsevier

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  88. Holding chambers versus nebulisers for beta-agonist treatment of acute asthma

    Article • April 2003, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  89. Ionisers for chronic asthma

    Article • April 2003, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  90. Educational interventions for asthma in children

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, October 2002, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  91. Triptan medications to treat acute migraine

    Article • The Lancet, March 2002, Elsevier

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  92. The lowering of blood pressure after stroke

    Article • The Lancet, December 2001, Elsevier

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  93. Authors should make their data available

    Article • BMJ, November 2001, BMJ

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  94. Extracts from "Clinical Evidence": Chronic asthma

    Article • BMJ, October 2001, BMJ

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  95. Travel and risk of venous thrombosis

    Article • The Lancet, February 2001, Elsevier

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  96. Holding chambers versus nebulisers for inhaled steroids in chronic asthma

    Article • January 2001, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  97. A paper that changed our practice: Which postcoital contraceptive?

    Article • BMJ, September 2000, BMJ

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  98. Care is required with cost effectiveness approach

    Article • BMJ, August 2000, BMJ

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  99. Alexander technique for chronic asthma

    Article • April 2000, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  100. Screening mammography re-evaluated

    Article • The Lancet, February 2000, Elsevier

    Professor Stephen J Senn, Dr Christopher J Cates

  101. Overlooking of Cochrane reviews in asthma research

    Article • The Lancet, January 2000, Elsevier

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  102. Nebulisers versus hand-held inhalers to deliver beta2-agonist bronchodilator drugs in non-acute asthma

    Article • October 1999, Wiley

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  103. Reducing antibiotic use in children with acute otitis media

    Article • BMJ, July 1999, BMJ

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  104. Confidence intervals for the number needed to treat

    Article • BMJ, June 1999, BMJ

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  105. Teaching patients with bipolar disorder to identify early symptoms of relapse

    Article • BMJ, June 1999, BMJ

    Dr Christopher J Cates

  106. Personal stereos and hearing loss

    Article • The Lancet, February 1999, Elsevier

    Dr Christopher J Cates