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Research Synthesis MethodsVolume 6, Issue 3 p. 268-271 Commentary Commentary for history special issue of Research Synthesis Methods Iain Chalmers, Corresponding Author Iain Chalmers James Lind Initiative, Oxford, OX2 7LG UK Correspondence to: Iain Chalmers, James Lind Initiative, Oxford, OX2 7LG, UK [email protected]Search for more papers by this author Iain Chalmers, Corresponding Author Iain Chalmers James Lind Initiative, Oxford, OX2 7LG UK Correspondence to: Iain Chalmers, James Lind Initiative, Oxford, OX2 7LG, UK [email protected]Search for more papers by this author First published: 10 June 2015 https://doi.org/10.1002/jrsm.1144Citations: 1Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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