An appraisal of healthcare accreditation agencies and programs: similarities, differences, challenges and opportunities.

Background: The study, following similar reviews in 2000 and 2010, presents an update of knowledge about external evaluation agencies and accreditation programs.

Objective: The study aim was to investigate the current profile of external evaluation agencies identifying their program features, and significant changes and challenges.

Association between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and the risk of asthma, eczema and allergies in offspring: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: Conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis examining the association between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and risk of asthma, eczema, food allergies and allergic rhinitis in the offspring.

Design: A systematic review and random-effects meta-analyses were used to synthesize the published literature. PRISMA guidelines were followed throughout.