Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category?
Yes
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Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data?
No
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Is this a new and original contribution?
Yes
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Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic?
Yes
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Are structure and length satisfactory?
Yes
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Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience?
Yes
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Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts?
No
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Is the quality of the diction satisfactory?
Yes
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Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable?
Yes
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Are the references adequate and are they all necessary?
Yes
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Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative?
Yes
Other Comments: 2. This is a very interesting work, but the study population is way too small for any meaningful conclusions to be drawn.
6. A larger cohort (say a minimum of 10 patients) would increase the value of this paper in terms of validity of the findings.
Competing interests: None
Invited by the author to review this article? : No
Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?: No
References:
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Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:
Practicing urologist in a university teaching hospital setting
How to cite: Essiet A .Review of Omalizumab and interstitial cystitis/Bladder pain paper[Review of the article 'Results of Omalizumab in Bladder Pain Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis (BPS/IC) ' by Rovereto B].WebmedCentral 2011;2(11):WMCRW001114
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Practicing urologist in a university teaching hospital setting