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Forest plot of the meta-analysis of randomized and quasi-randomized clinical trials on the question of corticosteroids vs. placebo (modified from [30]; with the kind permission of Wiley). The clinical endpoint is incomplete resolution of weakness 6 months or more after randomization. CI, confidence interval; RR, relative risk; heterogeneity 18%; a fixed-effects model was used in the analysis.
