PRINT PUBLICATIONS
2010
Burton MJ, Roland PS, Rosenfeld RM. Extracts from The Cochrane Library: Scopolamine (hyoscine) for preventing and treating motion sickness. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2009: 142 (4): 498-71
2009
Burton MJ, Deschler DG, Rosenfeld RM.Extracts from The Cochrane Library: Erythropoietin as an adjuvant treatment with (chemo) radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2009; 141 (4): 438-41
Burton MJ, Couch ME, Rosenfeld RM. Extracts from The Cochrane Library: Homeopathic medicines for adverse effects of cancer treatments. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2009; 141 (2): 162-5
Burton MJ. Response to: "Better research for better healthcare" promoting high quality clinical research, not biased personal enthusiasm. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2009; 140 (5): 772-3
Burton MJ, Derkay CS, Rosenfeld RM. Extracts from The Cochrane Library: intranasal corticosteroids for moderate to severe adenoidal hypertrophy. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2009; 140 (4): 451-4
Burton MJ, Glasziou PP. Tonsillectomy or adeno-tonsillectomy versus non-surgical treatment for chronic/recurrent acute tonsillitis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2009, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD001802. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD001802.pub2.
Burton MJ, Isaacson G, Rosenfeld RM. Extracts from The Cochrane Library: Tonsillectomy for chronic/recurrent acute tonsillitis. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2009;140 (1): 15-18
2008
Burton MJ, Manning SC, Rosenfeld RM. Extracts from The Cochrane Library: Coblation versus other surgical techniques for tonsillectomy (review). Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2008 Jan;138(1):4-7.
Burton MJ. Commentary: Tonsillectomy - then and now. International Journal of Epidemiology. 2008 Feb;37(1):23-5.
Burton MJ, Perera R. Tonsillectomy trial outcome analysis. Clinical Otolaryngology. 2008 Feb;33(1):68-9; author reply 70-1.
Burton MJ, Monsell EM, Rosenfeld RM. Extracts from The Cochrane Library: Vestibular rehabilitation for unilateral peripheral vestibular dysfunction (review). Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2008 Apr;138(4):415-7.
Burton MJ, Archer SM, Rosenfeld RM. Extracts from The Cochrane Library: Antibiotics to reduce post-tonsillectomy morbidity (review). Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. 2008 July;139(1):7-9.
Uscategui T, Doree C, Chamberlain IJ, Burton MJ. Corticosteroids as adjuvant to antiviral treatment in Ramsay Hunt syndrome (herpes zoster oticus with facial palsy) in adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 3:CD006852.
Burton MJ, Kuppersmith RB, Rosenfeld RM. Extracts from The Cochrane Library: Antibiotics for acute maxillary sinusitis (review). Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. 2008 October;139(4):486-9.
Uscategui T, Doree C, Chamberlain IJ, Burton MJ. Antiviral therapy for Ramsay Hunt syndrome (herpes zoster oticus with facial palsy) in adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 4:CD006851.
Bellorini J, Chamberlain IJ, Burton MJ. Acupressure for motion sickness (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD007165. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007165.
Bellorini J, Chamberlain IJ, Burton MJ. Antihistamines for motion sickness (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD007164. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007164
2007
Rosenfeld RM (editor). Evidence-Based Medicine and Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery [supplement]. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2007 Oct;137(4 Suppl):S47-79 containing:
- Burton MJ. Evidence-based medicine and otolaryngology- HNS: Passing fashion or permanent solution.
- Clarke M. The Cochrane Collaboration and The Cochrane Library.
- Bellorini J, Dorée C, Chamberlain I, Burton MJ. The Cochrane Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders Group.
- Sharp S, Harvey RJ, Burton MJ. The epistemology of otolaryngology - head and neck surgery: A scientific evaluation of the knowledge base.
- Harvey RJ. Systematic review as a primer rather than endpoint for clinical research: The training perspective.
- Chalmers I. Better information systems are needed to help patients and clinicians integrate clinical research within everyday clinical practice.
- Haggard M. The relationship between evidence and guidelines.
- Muir Gray JA. Knowledge-based commissioning.
Burton MJ, Eisenberg LD, Rosenfeld RM. Extracts from The Cochrane Library: Nasal saline irrigations for the symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2007;137(4):532-4.
Burton MJ, Bhattacharyya N, Rosenfeld RM. Extracts from The Cochrane Library: Chemotherapy as an adjunct to radiotherapy in locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2007; 137(1): 1-4
Burton MJ, Krouse JH, Rosenfeld RM. Extracts from The Cochrane Library: Allergen injection immunotherapy for seasonal allergic rhinitis (review). Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2007;136(4):511-4
Burton MJ, Rosenfeld RM. Extracts from The Cochrane Library: antihistamines and/or decongestants for otitis media with effusion (OME) in children. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2007;136(1):11-3
Burton MJ. Systematic reviews, Cochrane and evidence-based medicine - why I prize prudent scepticism above indefensible certainty. Clinical Otolaryngology 2007;32(1):60-3
Burton M, Doree C. Coblation versus other surgical techniques for tonsillectomy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2007, Issue 3:CD004619.
2006
Burton MJ, Rosenfeld RM. Grommets (ventilation tubes) for hearing loss associated with otitis media with effusion in children. Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2006;135(4):507-10
Burton M, Clarke M. Systematic reviews of surgical interventions. The Surgical Clinics of North America. 2006 Feb;86(1):101-14, ix.
2005
Lous J, Burton MJ, Felding JU, Ovesen T, Rovers MM, Williamson I. Grommets (ventilation tubes) for hearing loss associated with otitis media with effusion in children. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2005, Issue 1:CD001801.
Burton MJ, Swan IRC, Yung MM. Evidence-Based Otolaryngology - What, How, and Why? Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 2005;133( 2 Suppl 1):112
2004
Burton MJ, Doree CJ. Interventions for recurrent idiopathic epistaxis (nosebleeds) in children.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2004, Issue 1:CD004461.
2003
Burton MJ. 'Tonsillectomy: in or out of fashion?' Archives of Disease in Childhood February 2003, 88:2, 95-6
Burton M. Evidence-based medicine. In: Rosenfeld RM, ed. Evidence-based otitis media. 2nd ed. Hamilton: BC Decker Inc 2003:1-8.
Burton MJ, Doree CJ. Ear drops for the removal of ear wax. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2003, Issue 3:CD004400.
2001
James AL, Burton MJ. Betahistine for Ménière’s disease or syndrome. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2001, Issue 1:CD001873.
2000
James AL, Burton MJ. Betahistine for Menière's disease. A systematic review. Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Menière's Disease, France, April 11-14, 1999. Kugler Publications, The Hague, Netherlands, 2000
Burton MJ, Walton RT. Recurrent idiopathic epistaxis (nosebleeds). In: Clinical Evidence 2000(4); 236-238
Burton MJ, Mogg E. Wax in ear. In: Clinical Evidence 2000(4); 289-294
Burton MJ. Recurrent Tonsillitis. In: Clinical Evidence 2000(4); 286-288
Burton MJ, Browning GG. Quality issues in otorhinolaryngology: Part II. Journal of Laryngology & Otology 2000; 114: 910-914
Browning GG, Burton MJ. Quality issues in otorhinolaryngology: Part I. Journal of Laryngology & Otology 2000; 114: 817-820
Hollis LJ, Burton MJ, Millar JM. Perioperative local anaesthesia for reducing pain following tonsillectomy. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2000, Issue 2:CD001874.
1999
Altman DG, Burton MJ. The Cochrane Collaboration. Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery 1999; 384 (5): 432-6
Hollis LJ. The Cochrane Collaboration and systematic reviews. ENT News 1999; 8(1):33.
Burton MJ. Recurrent Tonsillitis. In: Clinical Evidence, Issue 1. London: BMJ Publishing Group, June 1999: 91-3.
Burton MJ, Towler B, Glasziou P. Tonsillectomy versus non-surgical treatment for chronic / recurrent acute tonsillitis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 1999, Issue 3:CD001802.
1998
Burton MJ. Evidence-based otolaryngology - head and neck surgery. Part II: Critical appraisal skills. CME Bulletin 1998; 2(2): 70.
Burton MJ. Evidence-based otolaryngology - head and neck surgery. Part I: Systematic reviews. CME Bulletin 1998; 2(1): 32.
Burton MJ, Towler B. Tonsillectomy vs non-surgical treatment for tonsillitis: a systematic review. Abstracts of the 7th International Congress of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology; 1998 7-10 June; Helsinki (Finland): 187.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
2009
Suleman M, Clark M, Goldacre M, Burton MJ. 'Exploring the variation in paediatric tonsillectomy rates in England'. British Academic Conference in Otolaryngology, Liverpool 2009
2006
Bellorini J, Doree C. 'A method of prioritising review topics: map the distribution of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in the Cochrane Review Group Trials Register' Abstract P051, 14th Cochrane Colloquium, Dublin, Ireland, October 2006
2004
Dorée CJ, Healy G, Burton MJ. 'High quality evidence in ENT: where are the RCTs?' 12th Cochrane Colloquium, Ottawa, Canada, October 2004
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
2009
Burton MJ. Evidence for systematic treatment of Menière's disease. Section of Otology Meeting, Royal Society of Medicine, London, 6th February 2009
Burton MJ. EBM in OME. Annual Meeting - British Society of Otology, London, 5th February 2009
2008
Burton MJ. Methods to prioritize systematic reviews. Case Studies. Priority Setting for Systematic Reviews. US Cochrane Center Baltimore, USA, 10th July 2008
2007
Burton MJ. Evidence-based medicine for otologists. 6th European Congress on Oto-Rhino-Laryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Vienna, 1st July 2007
Burton MJ. Evidence-Based Medicine and the Cochrane Collaboration. British Academy of Audiology Conference Telford, 21st November 2007
2006
Burton MJ. Evidence-based management of tinnitus. Ear-UK Annual Meeting, London, 15th December 2006
Burton MJ. An introduction to evidence-based medicine for otologists. EAONO-Workshop, Cologne, 22nd September 2006
Burton MJ. How to do a Cochrane Review. ENT.UK Annual Audit & EBM Meeting, Royal College of Surgeons, London, 8th September 2006
Burton MJ. Ventilation Tubes: Assessing the Evidence. 12th British Academic Conference on Otolaryngology, Birmingham, 6th July 2006
2005
Burton MJ. Treatment of rhinorrhoea in children: the evidence base. Section of Laryngology & Rhinology, Royal Society of Medicine, London, 2nd December 2005
Burton MJ. The Cochrane ENT Disorders Group and the Cochrane Library. XVIII International Federation of Otolaryngological Societies World Congress, Rome, June 2005
Burton MJ. Evidence Based Medicine. XVIII International Federation of Otolaryngological Societies World Congress, Rome, June 2005
Burton MJ. What works? Integration of evidence in clinical practice. 5th Extraordinary Symposium on Recent Advances in Otitis Media, Amsterdam, April 2005
Burton, MJ. Cochrane, EBM and the National electronic Library for Health. South West Laryngological Association, Spring Meeting 2005, Swindon, 21st-22nd April 2005
2004
Burton MJ, Dorée CJ. Best evidence for clinical practice - where are the RCTs? Joint RSM Sections of Otology and Laryngology & Rhinology ? BAO-HNS Summer Meeting, Liverpool, July 2004
Burton MJ, Lous J. Paediatric rhinology & laryngology - is it evidence based? 6th International Conference on Padiatric ORL, Athens, May 2004
Burton MJ. 'Acute otitis media - finding the evidence' 6th International Conference on Padiatric ORL, Athens, May 2004
2003
Burton MJ. 'Evidence on the level' British Association of Otorhinolaryngologists - Head & Neck Surgeons Comparative Audit Group and the Royal College of Surgeons Clinical Effectiveness Unit Annual Audit Meeting, London, September 2003
Burton MJ. 'Searching for Medical Information on the Internet'. 10th ASEAN ORL Head & Neck Surgery Congress, Brunei Darussalam, January 2003
Burton MJ. 'Evidence-based medicine in ENT'. 10th ASEAN ORL Head & Neck Surgery Congress, Brunei Darussalam, January 2003
Burton MJ. 'Introduction to the temporal bone'. 10th ASEAN ORL Head & Neck Surgery Congress, Brunei Darussalam, January 2003
Burton MJ. 'How to clinically appraise a paper'. EBM Workshop, 10th ASEAN ORL Head & Neck Surgery Congress, Brunei Darussalam, January 2003
Burton MJ. 'The science of systematic review, Chinese Cochrane Centre, Chengdu, January 2003
2002
Burton MJ. The Cochrane Collaboration and ENT, Regional ENT CME Meeting, Freeman Hospital, June 2002
Burton MJ. Tonsillectomy in the UK, Grand Park, Denmark, January 2002
2001
Burton MJ. 'The impact of middle ear disease in childhood: Does it matter?', A one day course for professionals in primary care - Current understanding of mechanisms of acute otitis media and middle ear effusion, Burwood Centre for Childhood Deafness, Newbury, November 2001
Burton MJ. 13th Course in Literature Evaluation and Research in ORL, Royal Society of Medicine, London, September 2001
Burton MJ. Dizziness Multidisciplinary Approach - 'Evidence-based Medicine - the use of labyrinthine function tests', The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, September 2001
Burton MJ. 'Evidence Based Surgery for Otitis Media with Effusion'. 4th Extraordinary International Symposium on Recent Advances in Otitis Media. Sendai, Japan, April 2001
Burton MJ. 'Introducing the Cochrane Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders Group'. 4th Extraordinary International Symposium on Recent Advances in Otitis Media. Sendai, Japan, April 2001
Burton MJ. 'Dizziness and Vertigo - Vestibular disorders: an overview', Royal Society of Medicine, London, March 2001
Burton MJ. 'Evidence-based Medicine in Surgery', Research Services - Clinical Epidemiology Unit and the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, De La Salle University Health Sciences Campus, Cavite, Philippines, 15 January 2001
Burton MJ. 'Evidence-based ENT', The Hong Kong College of Otorhinolaryngologists Scientific Meeting, Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Aberdeen, Hong Kong, 12 January 2001
Burton MJ. 'Evidence-based Medicine for ENT Surgeons' (5 day workshop), Faculty of Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong, 8-12 January 2001
2000
Burton MJ. 'Evidence-based Surgery - Are Surgeons Climbing on a Bandwagon?', Postgraduate Meeting, Horton General Hospital Postgraduate Centre, Banbury, UK 20 October 2000
Burton MJ. 'Tonsillectomy - the Evidence', University Hospital Utrecht, Netherlands 28 September 2000
Burton MJ. 'EBM: the role of labyrinthine function tests', Dizziness - A Multidisciplinary Approach, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, UK 27 September 2000
Burton MJ. 'Delivering evidence-based surgical practice', A Practical Guide to Evidence Based Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons, London, UK, 14 September 2000
Burton MJ. 'Systematic review and the Cochrane Collaboration', Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, UK, February 2000
1999
Burton MJ. 'A critical appraisal of tests of vestibular function'. Section of Otology Meeting, Royal Society of Medicine, London, UK, 3 December 1999
James A. 'Betahistine for Menière's disease: A systematic review'. 4th International Symposium on Menière's Disease, Paris, France, 11-14 April 1999
Burton MJ. 'Perioperative analgesia in tonsillectomy - a systematic review'. Short Papers Meeting, Section of Otology, Royal Society of Medicine, London, May 1999
Burton MJ. 'Tonsillitis - evidence for conservative treatment?' 6th Glasgow and Newcastle Course in Paediatric Otolaryngology, 13-14 May 1999
Burton MJ. 'Tonsillitis - the evidence'. British Association of Otolaryngologists Annual Meeting, September 1999
1998
Burton MJ. 'Evidence-based management of salivary gland tumours'. Conference on evidence-based management of salivary gland neoplasms. Newcastle, UK, 19 November 1998
Burton MJ. 'Evidence-based management of nasal polyps and rhinosinusitis'. Rhinology Symposium, Dublin, 8 May 1998
Burton MJ. 'Evidence-based ENT'. ENT Regional Study Day, St Thomas' Hospital, London, 5 June 1998
1997
Burton MJ. 'Systematic review'. Conference on evidence-based management of laryngeal cancer, Newcastle, 11 December 1997