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There are a number of guidelines available for authors submitting papers of different study types. If appropriate please follow the guidelines listed below or the statements can be found under www.equator-network.org:

• For randomised controlled trials please follow the CONSORT guidelines (www.consort-statement.org)
• For systematic reviews please follow the QUOROM guidelines
• For studies of diagnostic accuracy please follow the STARD guidelines
  (http://www.equator-network.org/reporting-guidelines/stard/)