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4.6.3  Characteristics of excluded studies

Certain studies that may appear to meet the eligibility criteria, but which were excluded, should be listed and the reason for exclusion should be given (for example, inappropriate comparator intervention). This should be kept brief, and a single reason for exclusion is usually sufficient.

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