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16/12/2022 | Perioperative fluid management and outcomes in adult deceased donor liver transplantation - A systematic review of the literature and expert panel recommendations. | Fluid management practices during and after liver transplantation vary widely among centers despite better understanding of the pathophysiology of end-stage liver disease and of the effects of commonly used fluids. This reflects a lack of high quality trials in this setting, but also provides a rationale for both syste... | ['Systematic Review', 'Journal Article', "Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't"] | ['Adult', 'Humans', 'Liver Transplantation', 'Living Donors', 'Fluid Therapy', 'Critical Care', 'Acute Kidney Injury', 'Observational Studies as Topic'] | 35,304,919 | 1 | Perioperative fluid management and outcomes in adult deceased donor liver transplantation - A systematic review of the literature and expert panel recommendations. Fluid management practices during and after liver transplantation vary widely among centers despite better understanding of the pathophysiology of end-stage... |
11/10/2022 | The association between maternal perinatal mental health and perfectionism: A systematic review and meta-analysis. | Perfectionism is an important feature of adult psychopathology. In the absence of a prior review of the role of perfectionism in perinatal psychopathology, we aimed to ascertain whether perfectionism was associated with symptoms of maternal perinatal depression and anxiety. We followed PRISMA guidance (PROSPERO: 420191... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Adult', 'Anxiety', 'Female', 'Humans', 'Mental Health', 'Parturition', 'Perfectionism', 'Pregnancy'] | 35,762,187 | 0 | The association between maternal perinatal mental health and perfectionism: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Perfectionism is an important feature of adult psychopathology. In the absence of a prior review of the role of perfectionism in perinatal psychopathology, we aimed to ascertain whether perfectionism was a... |
12/01/2023 | Clinical pharmacokinetics of terbutaline in humans: a systematic review. | Terbutaline is used for the management of bronchospasm associated with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A systematic review would be beneficial to assess the impact of routes of administration, stereoisomerism, disease states, smoking, age, exercise, and chronobiology on pharmac... | ['Systematic Review', 'Journal Article', 'Review'] | ['Pregnancy', 'Humans', 'Female', 'Terbutaline', 'Asthma', 'Theophylline', 'Kinetics', 'Administration, Intravenous'] | 36,227,333 | 1 | Clinical pharmacokinetics of terbutaline in humans: a systematic review. Terbutaline is used for the management of bronchospasm associated with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A systematic review would be beneficial to assess the impact of routes of administration, stereoisomer... |
29/08/2023 | A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Sex-Based Disparities in Patients with Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia Undergoing Revascularization. | This systematic review and meta-analysis sought to describe the prognostic implications of sex on the clinical outcomes of patients undergoing interventions for chronic limb threatening ischemia (CLTI). Studies were systematically searched across 7 databases from inception to August 25, 2021 and rerun on October 11, 20... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', 'Journal Article'] | ['Humans', 'Male', 'Female', 'Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia', 'Endovascular Procedures', 'Limb Salvage', 'Risk Factors', 'Chronic Disease', 'Peripheral Arterial Disease', 'Treatment Outcome', 'Ischemia', 'Retrospective Studies'] | 37,075,836 | 0 | A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Sex-Based Disparities in Patients with Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia Undergoing Revascularization. This systematic review and meta-analysis sought to describe the prognostic implications of sex on the clinical outcomes of patients undergoing interventions for chronic limb th... |
26/01/2022 | Why antibiotics should not be used to treat Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli infections. | There has been much debate about treating Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) infections with antibiotics. No data convincingly demonstrate that antibiotics are better than no antibiotic treatment at all, and many studies suggest antibiotics increase the risk of developing the hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Review'] | ['Anti-Bacterial Agents', 'Diarrhea', 'Escherichia coli Infections', 'Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome', 'Humans', 'Shiga-Toxigenic Escherichia coli'] | 34,871,193 | 1 | Why antibiotics should not be used to treat Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli infections. There has been much debate about treating Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) infections with antibiotics. No data convincingly demonstrate that antibiotics are better than no antibiotic treatment at all, and many s... |
06/02/2020 | Influence of the ferrule effect on the failure of fiber-reinforced composite post-and-core restorations: A systematic review and meta-analysis. | The survival and/or success of post-retained restorations is influenced by the amount of residual coronal structure, known as the "ferrule effect." The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate whether the presence or absence of the ferrule effect influences the failure rate of fiber-reinforce... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Composite Resins', 'Dental Restoration Failure', 'Humans', 'Post and Core Technique', 'Prospective Studies', 'Tooth, Nonvital'] | 31,227,236 | 0 | Influence of the ferrule effect on the failure of fiber-reinforced composite post-and-core restorations: A systematic review and meta-analysis. The survival and/or success of post-retained restorations is influenced by the amount of residual coronal structure, known as the "ferrule effect." The purpose of this systemat... |
02/02/2022 | Management of Toddler's Fracture: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis. | In studies that included children diagnosed with toddler's fractures (TFs), we determined the fracture-related adverse outcomes in those treated with immobilization versus no immobilization. Furthermore, we compared health services utilization between these 2 immobilization strategies. A search was done on Ovid MEDLINE... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Humans', 'Retrospective Studies', 'Tibial Fractures'] | 34,393,216 | 0 | Management of Toddler's Fracture: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis. In studies that included children diagnosed with toddler's fractures (TFs), we determined the fracture-related adverse outcomes in those treated with immobilization versus no immobilization. Furthermore, we compared health services utilization be... |
08/02/2022 | Survival rate and peri-implant evaluation of immediately loaded dental implants in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis. | To evaluate the survival rate, success rate, and peri-implant biological changes of immediately loaded dental implants (ILs) placed in type 2 diabetic patients (DM2). The present study was registered on PROSPERO and followed the PRISMA checklist. The search was performed by the first reviewer in January 2021. The elect... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Dental Implantation, Endosseous', 'Dental Implants', 'Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported', 'Dental Restoration Failure', 'Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2', 'Humans', 'Immediate Dental Implant Loading', 'Survival Rate'] | 34,586,502 | 0 | Survival rate and peri-implant evaluation of immediately loaded dental implants in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis. To evaluate the survival rate, success rate, and peri-implant biological changes of immediately loaded dental implants (ILs) placed in type 2 diabetic pati... |
05/06/2023 | Meta-analysis of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with task-oriented training on upper limb function in stroke patients with hemiplegia. | To evaluate the effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) combined with task-oriented training (TOT) on upper limb function in stroke patients with hemiplegia. A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed using PRISMA guidelines. Computer searches of PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of s... | ['Systematic Review', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Journal Article'] | ['Humans', 'Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation', 'Hemiplegia', 'Stroke', 'Upper Extremity', 'Stroke Rehabilitation'] | 37,266,626 | 0 | Meta-analysis of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with task-oriented training on upper limb function in stroke patients with hemiplegia. To evaluate the effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) combined with task-oriented training (TOT) on upper limb function in stroke patients... |
05/02/2024 | Determinants of diabetic nephropathy among diabetic patients in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis. | Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a long-term kidney disease among diabetic patients. It is the leading cause of end-stage renal failure. In Ethiopia, DN affects the majority of diabetic populations, but there were inconsistent findings about the determinant factors across the studies. We have accessed studies using PubMed,... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', 'Journal Article'] | ['Humans', 'Diabetic Nephropathies', 'Ethiopia', 'Risk Factors', 'Hyperglycemia', 'Hypertension', 'Prevalence', 'Diabetes Mellitus'] | 38,306,369 | 1 | Determinants of diabetic nephropathy among diabetic patients in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a long-term kidney disease among diabetic patients. It is the leading cause of end-stage renal failure. In Ethiopia, DN affects the majority of diabetic populations, but there were... |
23/11/2022 | Connectomic neuromodulation for Alzheimer's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of invasive and non-invasive techniques. | Deep brain stimulation (DBS) and non-invasive neuromodulation are currently being investigated for treating network dysfunction in Alzheimer's Disease (AD). However, due to heterogeneity in techniques and targets, the cognitive outcome and brain network connectivity remain unknown. We performed a systematic review, met... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Humans', 'Aged', 'Connectome', 'Alzheimer Disease', 'Brain', 'Deep Brain Stimulation', 'Dementia'] | 36,411,282 | 0 | Connectomic neuromodulation for Alzheimer's disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of invasive and non-invasive techniques. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) and non-invasive neuromodulation are currently being investigated for treating network dysfunction in Alzheimer's Disease (AD). However, due to heterogeneity i... |
30/11/2023 | Accuracy of Resting Metabolic Rate Prediction Equations in Athletes: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis. | Resting metabolic rate (RMR) prediction equations are often used to calculate RMR in athletes; however, their accuracy and precision can vary greatly. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine which RMR prediction equations are (i) most accurate (average predicted values closest to measured v... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Adult', 'Humans', 'Basal Metabolism', 'Cross-Sectional Studies', 'Athletes', 'Sports', 'Body Composition', 'Body Mass Index'] | 37,632,665 | 0 | Accuracy of Resting Metabolic Rate Prediction Equations in Athletes: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis. Resting metabolic rate (RMR) prediction equations are often used to calculate RMR in athletes; however, their accuracy and precision can vary greatly. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to d... |
23/10/2023 | Experience of postpartum depression among Chinese women: A meta-synthesis of qualitative research. | Postpartum depression (PPD) is associated with various adverse health outcomes among mothers and babies. Meta-synthesis can improve our understanding of postpartum women's experiences. However, the meta-analysis of PPD among Chinese women is limited. Therefore, a meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the prevalence o... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Female', 'Humans', 'Depression, Postpartum', 'East Asian People', 'Mothers', 'Qualitative Research', 'Systematic Reviews as Topic'] | 37,659,150 | 0 | Experience of postpartum depression among Chinese women: A meta-synthesis of qualitative research. Postpartum depression (PPD) is associated with various adverse health outcomes among mothers and babies. Meta-synthesis can improve our understanding of postpartum women's experiences. However, the meta-analysis of PPD am... |
06/01/2022 | Danggui Sini Decoction (herbal medicine) for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhoea: a systematic review and meta-analysis. | Danggui Sini Decoction (DSD), a traditional herbal prescription, has been commonly used in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhoea (PD). We investigated the current evidence of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and performed a systematic review to evaluate the efficacy of DSD in the treatment of PD. We registered the ... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Adolescent', 'Adult', 'Drugs, Chinese Herbal', 'Dysmenorrhea', 'Female', 'Humans', 'Phytotherapy', 'Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic', 'Treatment Outcome', 'Young Adult'] | 33,228,406 | 0 | Danggui Sini Decoction (herbal medicine) for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhoea: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Danggui Sini Decoction (DSD), a traditional herbal prescription, has been commonly used in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhoea (PD). We investigated the current evidence of randomised controlle... |
06/04/2022 | Cognitive function in diabetic persons with peripheral neuropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. | The aim of this study is to improve our knowledge of cognitive function in individuals with type 1 (T1DM) or type 2 (T2DM) diabetes mellitus and with peripheral diabetic neuropathy (DPN). A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed of publications included in PubMed, Scopus, PsycInfo and Web of Science database... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Cognition', 'Cognitive Dysfunction', 'Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2', 'Diabetic Neuropathies', 'Humans'] | 35,232,335 | 0 | Cognitive function in diabetic persons with peripheral neuropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The aim of this study is to improve our knowledge of cognitive function in individuals with type 1 (T1DM) or type 2 (T2DM) diabetes mellitus and with peripheral diabetic neuropathy (DPN). A systematic review and me... |
21/03/2022 | Efficacy and Safety of Chinese Medicine for COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. | This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine for COVID-19 treatment with a focus on the benefits of symptomatic relief and time-related indexes. Seven electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Ch... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['China', 'Drugs, Chinese Herbal', 'Humans', 'Medicine, Chinese Traditional', 'Treatment Outcome', 'COVID-19 Drug Treatment'] | 35,114,908 | 0 | Efficacy and Safety of Chinese Medicine for COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine for COVID-19 treatment with a focus on the benefits of symptomatic relief and time-related indexes. Seven electr... |
01/11/2022 | Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Physician Modified Endografts for Treatment of Thoraco-Abdominal and Complex Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. | To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of the outcomes of physician modified endografts (PMEG) for the treatment of thoraco-abdominal (TAAA) and complex abdominal aortic aneurysms (C-AAA). MEDLINE, CENTRAL, Web of Science Core Collection, Scielo, and Open Grey. The databases were searched from inception to Ju... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', 'Journal Article', 'Review'] | ['Humans', 'Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal', 'Blood Vessel Prosthesis', 'Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic', 'Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation', 'Endovascular Procedures', 'Prosthesis Design', 'Treatment Outcome', 'Retrospective Studies', 'Postoperative Complications', 'Risk Factors', 'Time Factors', 'Physicians'] | 35,483,575 | 1 | Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Physician Modified Endografts for Treatment of Thoraco-Abdominal and Complex Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of the outcomes of physician modified endografts (PMEG) for the treatment of thoraco-abdominal (TAAA) and complex abdominal aor... |
18/09/2023 | Using mindfulness-based stress reduction to relieve loneliness, anxiety, and depression in cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. | Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has been suggested as an effective mind-body approach for relieving stress in patients with chronic diseases. As of yet, there is no conclusive research on MBSR's role in reducing affective disorders among cancer patients. A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to ... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', 'Journal Article'] | ['Humans', 'Female', 'Loneliness', 'Depression', 'Mindfulness', 'Anxiety', 'Breast Neoplasms'] | 37,713,902 | 0 | Using mindfulness-based stress reduction to relieve loneliness, anxiety, and depression in cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has been suggested as an effective mind-body approach for relieving stress in patients with chronic diseases. As of yet, there is n... |
19/07/2021 | Effectiveness of theophylline administration in neonates with perinatal asphyxia: a meta-analysis. | To evaluate the effects of prophylactic theophylline in renal function and survival rates of asphyxiated newborns. Medline, Scopus, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Clinicaltrials.gov and Google Scholar databases were systematically searched. All randomized controlled trials evaluating the efficacy of th... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis'] | ['Acute Kidney Injury', 'Asphyxia', 'Asphyxia Neonatorum', 'Glomerular Filtration Rate', 'Humans', 'Infant, Newborn', 'Theophylline'] | 31,558,088 | 1 | Effectiveness of theophylline administration in neonates with perinatal asphyxia: a meta-analysis. To evaluate the effects of prophylactic theophylline in renal function and survival rates of asphyxiated newborns. Medline, Scopus, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Clinicaltrials.gov and Google Scholar dat... |
22/12/2021 | Comparison of the Safety and Efficacy of Direct Oral Anticoagulants and Warfarin in Atrial Fibrillation or Venous Thromboembolism in Patients with Renal Impairment: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis and Network Meta-Analysis. | Due to the high risk of ischemic and arterial or venous bleeding events in atrial fibrillation (AF) or venous thromboembolism (VTE) patients with renal impairment (RI), selection of appropriate anticoagulant regimen is important. Therefore, we systematically reviewed and compared the safety and effects of oral anticoag... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Administration, Oral', 'Anticoagulants', 'Atrial Fibrillation', 'Humans', 'Network Meta-Analysis', 'Renal Insufficiency', 'Rivaroxaban', 'Venous Thromboembolism', 'Warfarin'] | 33,817,758 | 1 | Comparison of the Safety and Efficacy of Direct Oral Anticoagulants and Warfarin in Atrial Fibrillation or Venous Thromboembolism in Patients with Renal Impairment: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis and Network Meta-Analysis. Due to the high risk of ischemic and arterial or venous bleeding events in atrial fibrillation ... |
28/06/2021 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with a higher level of serum uric acid. A systematic review and meta-analysis. | Recent studies have suggested that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may have a higher level of serum uric acid compared with individuals without COPD, although the data are still limited. The current systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to summarize all available data. A systemati... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Biomarkers', 'Disease Progression', 'Dyspnea', 'Health Status', 'Humans', 'Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive', 'Risk Factors', 'Uric Acid'] | 32,706,105 | 0 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with a higher level of serum uric acid. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Recent studies have suggested that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may have a higher level of serum uric acid compared with individuals without COPD, altho... |
19/05/2023 | Root canal filling materials for endodontic treatment of necrotic primary teeth: a network meta-analysis. | To investigate the effect of different root canal filling materials on the change of failure of the endodontic treatment of necrotic primary teeth. A literature search was carried out in PubMed/MEDLINE, CENTRAL, Scopus databases, and grey literature up to July 2022 selecting randomised clinical trials related to resear... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Humans', 'Root Canal Filling Materials', 'Network Meta-Analysis', 'Calcium Hydroxide', 'Necrosis', 'Tooth, Deciduous'] | 36,422,832 | 0 | Root canal filling materials for endodontic treatment of necrotic primary teeth: a network meta-analysis. To investigate the effect of different root canal filling materials on the change of failure of the endodontic treatment of necrotic primary teeth. A literature search was carried out in PubMed/MEDLINE, CENTRAL, Sc... |
14/09/2023 | Treatment options for digital nerve injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis. | Surgical treatment of finger nerve injury is common for hand trauma. However, there are various surgical options with different functional outcomes. The aims of this study are to compare the outcomes of various finger nerve surgeries and to identify factors associated with the postsurgical outcomes via a systematic rev... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Humans', 'Neurosurgical Procedures', 'Plastic Surgery Procedures', 'Postoperative Complications', 'Autografts', 'Databases, Factual', 'Peripheral Nerve Injuries'] | 37,700,356 | 0 | Treatment options for digital nerve injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Surgical treatment of finger nerve injury is common for hand trauma. However, there are various surgical options with different functional outcomes. The aims of this study are to compare the outcomes of various finger nerve surgeries and... |
22/10/2021 | Sex Differences in Clinical Outcomes Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention of Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. | Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has emerged as a reasonable alternative to coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery in well-selected patients with unprotected left main coronary disease (LMCD). We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis with the aim of assessing the impact of sex on outcomes of PCI ... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Coronary Artery Bypass', 'Coronary Artery Disease', 'Coronary Vessels', 'Female', 'Humans', 'Male', 'Percutaneous Coronary Intervention', 'Risk Factors', 'Sex Characteristics', 'Treatment Outcome'] | 32,873,519 | 0 | Sex Differences in Clinical Outcomes Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention of Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has emerged as a reasonable alternative to coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery in well-selected patients wit... |
03/07/2023 | Minimum acceptable dietary intake among children aged 6-23 months in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. | In the absence of minimum acceptable diet, children aged 6-23 months are vulnerable to malnutrition. Not feeding at least the minimum acceptable diet is a major global problem, particularly in developing countries. Even though many studies have been conducted in Ethiopia there are inconsistencies. Therefore, this revie... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', 'Journal Article'] | ['Humans', 'Child', 'Ethiopia', 'Cross-Sectional Studies', 'Databases, Factual', 'Government', 'Eating'] | 37,384,754 | 0 | Minimum acceptable dietary intake among children aged 6-23 months in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. In the absence of minimum acceptable diet, children aged 6-23 months are vulnerable to malnutrition. Not feeding at least the minimum acceptable diet is a major global problem, particularly in developin... |
09/10/2020 | Prevalence of co-occurring psychiatric disorders in adults and adolescents with intellectual disability: A systematic review and meta-analysis. | Subjects with intellectual disability (ID) are vulnerable to experience psychiatric disorders. The present authors performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the prevalence of co-occurring psychiatric disorders, excluding co-occurring autism spectrum disorders, in subjects with intellectual disability.... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Adolescent', 'Adult', 'Comorbidity', 'Humans', 'Intellectual Disability', 'Mental Disorders', 'Prevalence'] | 31,430,018 | 0 | Prevalence of co-occurring psychiatric disorders in adults and adolescents with intellectual disability: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Subjects with intellectual disability (ID) are vulnerable to experience psychiatric disorders. The present authors performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate t... |
25/11/2022 | Association of COVID-19 with diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. | Emerging evidence suggests that coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) may lead to a wide range of post-acute sequelae outcomes, including new onset of diabetes. The aim of this meta-analysis was to estimate the incidence of newly diagnosed diabetes in survivors of COVID-19. We searched MEDLINE, Scopus, Cochrane Central R... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', 'Journal Article'] | ['Humans', 'Female', 'Adult', 'Male', 'COVID-19', 'SARS-CoV-2', 'Diabetes Mellitus', 'Incidence', 'MEDLINE'] | 36,418,912 | 0 | Association of COVID-19 with diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Emerging evidence suggests that coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) may lead to a wide range of post-acute sequelae outcomes, including new onset of diabetes. The aim of this meta-analysis was to estimate the incidence of newly diagnosed diab... |
15/03/2024 | Vibriosis in South Asia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. | South Asia remains home to foodborne diseases caused by the Vibrio species. We aimed to compile and update information on the epidemiology of vibriosis in South Asia. For this systematic review and meta-analysis, we searched PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, and Google Scholar for studies related to vibriosis in South As... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', 'Journal Article'] | ['Humans', 'Vibrio cholerae', 'Vibrio Infections', 'Foodborne Diseases', 'Diarrhea', 'Asia, Southern'] | 38,311,027 | 0 | Vibriosis in South Asia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. South Asia remains home to foodborne diseases caused by the Vibrio species. We aimed to compile and update information on the epidemiology of vibriosis in South Asia. For this systematic review and meta-analysis, we searched PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE,... |
16/02/2024 | Self-Measured Blood Pressure-Guided Pharmacotherapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of United States-Based Telemedicine Trials. | The optimal approach to implementing telemedicine hypertension management in the United States is unknown. We examined telemedicine hypertension management versus the effect of usual clinic-based care on blood pressure (BP) and patient/clinician-related heterogeneity in a systematic review/meta-analysis. We searched Un... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', 'Journal Article'] | ['Humans', 'United States', 'Blood Pressure', 'Hypertension', 'Telemedicine', 'Diabetes Mellitus', 'Pharmacists'] | 38,189,139 | 0 | Self-Measured Blood Pressure-Guided Pharmacotherapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of United States-Based Telemedicine Trials. The optimal approach to implementing telemedicine hypertension management in the United States is unknown. We examined telemedicine hypertension management versus the effect of usual cl... |
09/11/2020 | Protective effect and possible mechanisms of ligustrazine isolated from Ligusticum wallichii on nephropathy in rats with diabetes: A preclinical systematic review and meta-analysis. | Ligusticum wallichii has been used to treat renal diseases for thousands of years in China. Ligustrazine (Lig) is the active ingredient of Ligusticum wallichii that possesses a variety of biological activities against kidney disease. The purpose of this review is to further evaluate whether the supplementation with Lig... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Animals', 'Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental', 'Diabetic Nephropathies', 'Ligusticum', 'Protective Agents', 'Pyrazines', 'Rats'] | 31,978,520 | 1 | Protective effect and possible mechanisms of ligustrazine isolated from Ligusticum wallichii on nephropathy in rats with diabetes: A preclinical systematic review and meta-analysis. Ligusticum wallichii has been used to treat renal diseases for thousands of years in China. Ligustrazine (Lig) is the active ingredient of... |
13/01/2021 | Demographic and Psychosocial Factors Associated With Child Sexual Exploitation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. | Although research has examined factors associated with child sexual exploitation (CSE), consensus is lacking in regard to which factors should be prioritized, thereby hindering policy reform, prevention efforts, and development of early detection and intervention. To provide a meta-analytic synthesis of studies examini... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Adolescent', 'Child', 'Child Abuse, Sexual', 'Demography', 'Female', 'Humans', 'Male', 'Sex Work', 'Sexual Behavior', 'Social Problems'] | 32,960,280 | 0 | Demographic and Psychosocial Factors Associated With Child Sexual Exploitation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Although research has examined factors associated with child sexual exploitation (CSE), consensus is lacking in regard to which factors should be prioritized, thereby hindering policy reform, preventio... |
16/12/2023 | Arteriovenous fistula in predialysis chronic kidney disease patients and rate of decline of glomerular filtration rate. | To quantify the evidence for the role of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) in predialysis CKD patients for the rate of decline of glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Pre-emptive placement of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) in late-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients is being advocated by all the major guidelines. Recent st... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Journal Article'] | ['Humans', 'Renal Dialysis', 'Glomerular Filtration Rate', 'Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical', 'Renal Insufficiency, Chronic', 'Arteriovenous Fistula'] | 35,389,283 | 1 | Arteriovenous fistula in predialysis chronic kidney disease patients and rate of decline of glomerular filtration rate. To quantify the evidence for the role of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) in predialysis CKD patients for the rate of decline of glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Pre-emptive placement of arteriovenous fis... |
25/08/2022 | Associations between statins and adverse events in secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease: Pairwise, network, and dose-response meta-analyses of 47 randomized controlled trials. | To explore the associations between different types and doses of statins and adverse events in secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. We searched PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases for randomized controlled trials that compared statins with non-statin controls or different types or doses of statins. The pr... | ['Systematic Review'] | [] | 36,093,163 | 1 | Associations between statins and adverse events in secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease: Pairwise, network, and dose-response meta-analyses of 47 randomized controlled trials. To explore the associations between different types and doses of statins and adverse events in secondary prevention of cardiovascular ... |
25/12/2020 | Prevalence of respiratory viruses using polymerase chain reaction in children with wheezing, a systematic review and meta-analysis. | Wheezing is a major problem in children, and respiratory viruses are often believed to be the causative agent. While molecular detection tools enable identification of respiratory viruses in wheezing children, it remains unclear if and how these viruses are associated with wheezing. The objective of this systematic rev... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Bocavirus', 'Child', 'Child, Preschool', 'Coronavirus', 'Humans', 'Orthomyxoviridae', 'Parainfluenza Virus 1, Human', 'Polymerase Chain Reaction', 'Respiratory Sounds', 'Respiratory System', 'Respiratory Tract Infections'] | 33,315,873 | 0 | Prevalence of respiratory viruses using polymerase chain reaction in children with wheezing, a systematic review and meta-analysis. Wheezing is a major problem in children, and respiratory viruses are often believed to be the causative agent. While molecular detection tools enable identification of respiratory viruses ... |
29/03/2021 | Diagnostic performance of whole-body SPECT/CT in bone metastasis detection using <sup>99m</sup>Tc-labelled diphosphate: a systematic review and meta-analysis. | To evaluate the diagnostic performance of whole-body (WB) integrated single photon emission tomography (SPECT)/computed tomography (CT) in detecting bone metastasis (BM) and to investigate whether WB-SPECT/CT offered any additional benefit value compared to planar bone scintigraphy (PBS) with <sup>99m</sup>Tc-hydroxy-m... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Bone Neoplasms', 'Humans', 'Multimodal Imaging', 'Radiopharmaceuticals', 'Technetium Tc 99m Medronate', 'Tomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon', 'Tomography, X-Ray Computed', 'Whole Body Imaging'] | 32,868,091 | 0 | Diagnostic performance of whole-body SPECT/CT in bone metastasis detection using <sup>99m</sup>Tc-labelled diphosphate: a systematic review and meta-analysis. To evaluate the diagnostic performance of whole-body (WB) integrated single photon emission tomography (SPECT)/computed tomography (CT) in detecting bone metasta... |
04/03/2020 | Mortality of leptospirosis associated acute kidney injury (LAKI) & predictors for its development in adults: A systematic review. | Leptospirosis is the most widely spread zoonosis and Leptospirosis Associated Acute Kidney Injury (LAKI) is common and fatal if not properly and swiftly treated. The aim of this review is to evaluate the mortality of LAKI and to identify the risk factors for its development. An electronic search was performed to identi... | ['Journal Article', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Acute Kidney Injury', 'Adolescent', 'Adult', 'Aged', 'Child', 'Female', 'Humans', 'Leptospirosis', 'Male', 'Middle Aged', 'Risk Factors', 'Survival Analysis', 'Young Adult'] | 31,281,106 | 1 | Mortality of leptospirosis associated acute kidney injury (LAKI) & predictors for its development in adults: A systematic review. Leptospirosis is the most widely spread zoonosis and Leptospirosis Associated Acute Kidney Injury (LAKI) is common and fatal if not properly and swiftly treated. The aim of this review is to... |
29/05/2024 | Management of symptomatic, asymptomatic, and recurrent hiatal hernia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. | The surgical management of hiatal hernia remains controversial. We aimed to compare outcomes of mesh versus no mesh and fundoplication versus no fundoplication in symptomatic patients; surgery versus observation in asymptomatic patients; and redo hernia repair versus conversion to Roux-en-Y reconstruction in recurrent ... | ['Systematic Review', 'Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis'] | ['Hernia, Hiatal', 'Humans', 'Recurrence', 'Fundoplication', 'Herniorrhaphy', 'Surgical Mesh', 'Asymptomatic Diseases', 'Reoperation'] | 38,630,179 | 0 | Management of symptomatic, asymptomatic, and recurrent hiatal hernia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The surgical management of hiatal hernia remains controversial. We aimed to compare outcomes of mesh versus no mesh and fundoplication versus no fundoplication in symptomatic patients; surgery versus observation... |
06/03/2023 | Ultrasound versus fluoroscopy as imaging guidance for percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. | To determine whether the outcomes of ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy (UG-PCNL), an alternative to traditional fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy (FG-PCNL), are comparable. A systematic search of PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library was carried out to discover investigations comparing UG-... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', 'Journal Article'] | ['Humans', 'Nephrolithotomy, Percutaneous', 'Ultrasonography', 'Fluoroscopy', 'Gene Library', 'Hospitalization'] | 36,862,676 | 1 | Ultrasound versus fluoroscopy as imaging guidance for percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. To determine whether the outcomes of ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy (UG-PCNL), an alternative to traditional fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy (FG-PCNL), are comparabl... |
26/08/2021 | Characteristics and outcomes of gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices: A systematic review. | Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) is a common adverse event after continuous-flow left ventricular assist device (CF-LVAD) implantation. We sought to evaluate patterns of GIB development and related outcomes in CF-LVAD recipients. An electronic search was performed to identify all articles related to GIB in the setting o... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage', 'Heart-Assist Devices', 'Humans', 'Intensive Care Units', 'Length of Stay', 'Survival Analysis'] | 32,416,628 | 0 | Characteristics and outcomes of gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices: A systematic review. Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) is a common adverse event after continuous-flow left ventricular assist device (CF-LVAD) implantation. We sought to evaluate patterns of GIB de... |
11/11/2021 | Effects of Physical Therapist Intervention on Pulmonary Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. | The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of physical therapy on pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength in children with cerebral palsy (CP). A search of 10 databases was conducted for this systematic review. Initially, there were no language, study design, or time frame restrictions. All studie... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Adolescent', 'Cerebral Palsy', 'Child', 'Child, Preschool', 'Humans', 'Physical Therapy Modalities', 'Respiratory Function Tests', 'Respiratory Muscles', 'Respiratory Therapy'] | 33,989,407 | 0 | Effects of Physical Therapist Intervention on Pulmonary Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of physical therapy on pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength in children with cerebral palsy (CP). A search of 10 da... |
04/04/2022 | Effectiveness of the Endoscopic Prelacrimal Recess Approach for Maxillary Sinus Inverted Papilloma Removal: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. | Conventional minimally invasive surgery has a high recurrence rate, and nasal morbidity can occur if the scope of surgery is expanded to complete removal of maxillary sinus inverted papilloma. To analyze the efficacy of the endoscopic prelacrimal recess approach (EPLRA) for maxillary sinus inverted papilloma removal. E... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Endoscopy', 'Humans', 'Lacrimal Apparatus', 'Maxillary Sinus', 'Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms', 'Neoplasm Recurrence, Local', 'Papilloma, Inverted', 'Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms', 'Retrospective Studies'] | 34,779,678 | 0 | Effectiveness of the Endoscopic Prelacrimal Recess Approach for Maxillary Sinus Inverted Papilloma Removal: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Conventional minimally invasive surgery has a high recurrence rate, and nasal morbidity can occur if the scope of surgery is expanded to complete removal of maxillary sinus ... |
01/11/2022 | Association between rheumatoid arthritis and thyroid dysfunction: A meta-analysis and systematic review. | Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder. Multiple studies have investigated the risk of thyroid dysfunction in patients with RA but have reached conflicting conclusions. This systematic review aimed to determine whether patients with RA are at higher risk of thyroid dysfunction. We comprehensively reviewed ... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', "Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't"] | ['Humans', 'Thyroid Diseases', 'Hypothyroidism', 'Arthritis, Rheumatoid', 'Prospective Studies'] | 36,313,752 | 0 | Association between rheumatoid arthritis and thyroid dysfunction: A meta-analysis and systematic review. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder. Multiple studies have investigated the risk of thyroid dysfunction in patients with RA but have reached conflicting conclusions. This systematic review aimed to d... |
28/03/2023 | Effect of intake of iron-fortified milk on levels of ferritin and hemoglobin in preschoolers: A systematic review and meta-analysis. | Food fortification is often the simplest way to increase iron intake on a broad and sustainable basis. It is one of the most cost-effective global development efforts. To systematize data from randomized and nonrandomized controlled trials investigating the effect of consumption of iron-fortified milk (IFM) on serum ir... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', 'Journal Article'] | ['Child', 'Humans', 'Animals', 'Iron', 'Ferritins', 'Milk', 'Food, Fortified', 'Hemoglobins'] | 36,963,849 | 0 | Effect of intake of iron-fortified milk on levels of ferritin and hemoglobin in preschoolers: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Food fortification is often the simplest way to increase iron intake on a broad and sustainable basis. It is one of the most cost-effective global development efforts. To systematize data... |
17/10/2019 | Vinflunine in the treatment of relapsed metastatic urothelial cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of real-world series. | Vinflunine (VFL) is approved in Europe as second-line treatment of metastatic urothelial cancer after failure of platinum-containing therapy. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of real-world data (RWD) to assess utilization, efficacy and safety of VFL. We performed a MEDLINE search for the period of 1/1... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Aged', 'Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols', 'Constipation', 'Europe', 'Fatigue', 'Female', 'Humans', 'Male', 'Middle Aged', 'Nausea', 'Neoplasm Metastasis', 'Platinum Compounds', 'Recurrence', 'Treatment Outcome', 'Urologic Neoplasms', 'Vinblastine', 'Vomiting'] | 31,133,463 | 0 | Vinflunine in the treatment of relapsed metastatic urothelial cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of real-world series. Vinflunine (VFL) is approved in Europe as second-line treatment of metastatic urothelial cancer after failure of platinum-containing therapy. We performed a systematic review and meta-analys... |
03/05/2024 | Mortality and its predictors among human immunodeficiency virus-infected children younger than 15 years receiving antiretroviral therapy in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. | Despite antiretroviral treatment (ART), the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continues to pose a considerable health burden in resource-poor countries. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the pooled incidence density of mortality and identify potential predictors among HIV-infected children re... | ['Journal Article', 'Systematic Review', 'Meta-Analysis'] | ['Humans', 'Ethiopia', 'HIV Infections', 'Child', 'Child, Preschool', 'Adolescent', 'Infant', 'Anti-HIV Agents', 'Female', 'Male', 'Incidence', 'Anti-Retroviral Agents', 'Risk Factors'] | 38,702,591 | 0 | Mortality and its predictors among human immunodeficiency virus-infected children younger than 15 years receiving antiretroviral therapy in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Despite antiretroviral treatment (ART), the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continues to pose a considerable health burden in re... |
07/11/2023 | Association of Kallikrein Related Peptidase 3 (KLK3) gene with dermatophytosis in the UK biobank cohort. | In a previous genome wide association study (GWAS) of UK Biobank (UKB) data, we identified one susceptibility locus, tubulointerstitial nephritis antigen (TINAG), with genome wide significance for dermatophytosis. We used genotype calls from file UKB22418. These data are derived directly from Affymetrix DNA microarrays... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Journal Article'] | ['Humans', 'Male', 'Biological Specimen Banks', 'Genome-Wide Association Study', 'Kallikreins', 'Prostate-Specific Antigen', 'Tinea', 'United Kingdom'] | 37,592,324 | 1 | Association of Kallikrein Related Peptidase 3 (KLK3) gene with dermatophytosis in the UK biobank cohort. In a previous genome wide association study (GWAS) of UK Biobank (UKB) data, we identified one susceptibility locus, tubulointerstitial nephritis antigen (TINAG), with genome wide significance for dermatophytosis. W... |
30/10/2023 | The potential of cardiac biomarkers, NT-ProBNP and troponin T, in predicting the progression of nephropathy in diabetic patients: A meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. | A meta-analysis was done to investigate the association of two cardiac biomarkers of N-terminal prohormone of B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and circulating troponin T (TnT) with the progression of diabetic nephropathy (DN). A thorough search of the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases was done until Ju... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Journal Article', 'Review'] | ['Humans', 'Troponin T', 'Natriuretic Peptide, Brain', 'Prospective Studies', 'Risk Factors', 'Risk Assessment', 'Biomarkers', 'Peptide Fragments', 'Diabetic Nephropathies', 'Prognosis', 'Diabetes Mellitus'] | 37,678,725 | 1 | The potential of cardiac biomarkers, NT-ProBNP and troponin T, in predicting the progression of nephropathy in diabetic patients: A meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. A meta-analysis was done to investigate the association of two cardiac biomarkers of N-terminal prohormone of B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-pr... |
04/04/2023 | Hepatitis C virus screening reactive among blood donors in mainland China: A systematic review and meta-analysis. | Hepatitis C virus (HCV) can be transmitted by blood transfusion. The aim of this meta-analysis is to estimate the anti-HCV reactive rate and to define the demographic characteristics of blood donors who have potential threats to blood safety in mainland China for nearly 30 years, in order to provide a safe reference fo... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', 'Journal Article'] | ['Humans', 'Hepacivirus', 'Blood Donors', 'Hepatitis C', 'Risk Factors', 'China', 'Antibodies'] | 36,349,871 | 0 | Hepatitis C virus screening reactive among blood donors in mainland China: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) can be transmitted by blood transfusion. The aim of this meta-analysis is to estimate the anti-HCV reactive rate and to define the demographic characteristics of blood donors who hav... |
04/02/2021 | The association between chronic kidney disease, falls, and fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis. | Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are more likely to experience falls and fractures due to renal osteodystrophy and the high prevalence of risk factors for falls. However, it is not well established how great the risk is for falls and fractures for the different stages of CKD compared to the general population... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Accidental Falls', 'Adult', 'Aged', 'Case-Control Studies', 'Cohort Studies', 'Cross-Sectional Studies', 'Female', 'Fractures, Bone', 'Humans', 'Male', 'Medicare', 'Nutrition Surveys', 'Prospective Studies', 'Renal Insufficiency, Chronic', 'Retrospective Studies', 'United States'] | 31,720,721 | 1 | The association between chronic kidney disease, falls, and fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are more likely to experience falls and fractures due to renal osteodystrophy and the high prevalence of risk factors for falls. However, it is not well established how... |
10/01/2023 | What Is the Risk of Postoperative Neurologic Symptoms After Regional Anesthesia in Upper Extremity Surgery? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Trials. | The risk of neurologic symptoms after regional anesthesia in orthopaedic surgery is estimated to approach 3%, with long-term deficits affecting 2 to 4 per 10,000 patients. However, current estimates are derived from large retrospective or observational studies that are subject to important systemic biases. Therefore, t... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', 'Journal Article'] | ['Humans', 'Anesthesia, Conduction', 'Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic', 'Upper Extremity', 'Postoperative Complications', 'Postoperative Cognitive Complications'] | 36,083,846 | 0 | What Is the Risk of Postoperative Neurologic Symptoms After Regional Anesthesia in Upper Extremity Surgery? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Trials. The risk of neurologic symptoms after regional anesthesia in orthopaedic surgery is estimated to approach 3%, with long-term deficits affecting 2 to 4 p... |
18/03/2022 | Association of cannabinoid receptor modulation with normal and abnormal skeletal remodelling: A systematic review and meta-analysis of in vitro, in vivo and human studies. | To address the inconsistent findings from studies that used different models to explore the role of classical cannabinoid type 1 (CB1) and 2 (CB2) receptors in skeletal remodelling, we searched Medline, Web of Science and Embase for relevant studies from inception to June 23, 2020. We identified 38 in vitro, 34 in vivo... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Animals', 'Bone Development', 'Bone Remodeling', 'Bone and Bones', 'Cannabinoid Receptor Modulators', 'Humans'] | 34,800,625 | 0 | Association of cannabinoid receptor modulation with normal and abnormal skeletal remodelling: A systematic review and meta-analysis of in vitro, in vivo and human studies. To address the inconsistent findings from studies that used different models to explore the role of classical cannabinoid type 1 (CB1) and 2 (CB2) r... |
08/06/2020 | The effects of Vitex agnus-castus on menstrual bleeding: A systematic review and meta-analysis. | Introduction Vitex agnus-castus, also called Vitex, is a plant with many medicinal properties. This systematic study examined the evidence of the effectiveness and safety of Vitex on menstrual bleeding (primary outcome) and its side effects (secondary outcomes). Materials and methods This systematic review study examin... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Female', 'Humans', 'Menstruation', 'Plant Preparations', 'Plants, Medicinal', 'Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic', 'Vitex'] | 31,369,395 | 0 | The effects of Vitex agnus-castus on menstrual bleeding: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Introduction Vitex agnus-castus, also called Vitex, is a plant with many medicinal properties. This systematic study examined the evidence of the effectiveness and safety of Vitex on menstrual bleeding (primary outcome) and ... |
25/02/2020 | Risk of venous and arterial thrombosis in non-surgical patients receiving systemic tranexamic acid: A systematic review and meta-analysis. | Antifibrinolytic agents such as tranexamic acid (TXA) are commonly used as adjunctive therapies to prevent and treat excessive bleeding. In non-surgical settings, TXA is known to reduce bleeding related mortality. However, impact of TXA use on thrombosis is uncertain. We systematically searched the MEDLINE, EMBASE, and... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Humans', 'Thrombosis', 'Tranexamic Acid'] | 31,100,632 | 0 | Risk of venous and arterial thrombosis in non-surgical patients receiving systemic tranexamic acid: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Antifibrinolytic agents such as tranexamic acid (TXA) are commonly used as adjunctive therapies to prevent and treat excessive bleeding. In non-surgical settings, TXA is known to re... |
02/04/2024 | MicroRNA expression as a prognostic biomarker of tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC): a systematic review and meta-analysis. | Recent studies have indicated that microRNA (miRNA) expression in tumour tissues has prognostic significance in Tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC) patients. This study explored the possible prognostic value of miRNAs for TSCC based on published research. A comprehensive literature search of multiple databases was co... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', 'Journal Article'] | ['Humans', 'Carcinoma, Squamous Cell', 'Prognosis', 'Tongue Neoplasms', 'Biomarkers, Tumor', 'MicroRNAs', 'Tongue'] | 38,556,858 | 0 | MicroRNA expression as a prognostic biomarker of tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC): a systematic review and meta-analysis. Recent studies have indicated that microRNA (miRNA) expression in tumour tissues has prognostic significance in Tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC) patients. This study explored the possible ... |
11/08/2021 | Pre-eclampsia is associated with later kidney chronic disease and end-stage renal disease: Systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. | To assess whether there is a risk of kidney disease during the postpartum period of women who had preeclampsia (PE). Observational trials were searched in the PubMed, Science Direct, Clinical trials, Cochrane, LILACS and Web of Science databases. The data extracted from the studies were systematized, and the risk of bi... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Adult', 'Causality', 'Female', 'Humans', 'Kidney Failure, Chronic', 'Observational Studies as Topic', 'Postpartum Period', 'Pre-Eclampsia', 'Pregnancy', 'Risk Assessment'] | 32,755,806 | 1 | Pre-eclampsia is associated with later kidney chronic disease and end-stage renal disease: Systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. To assess whether there is a risk of kidney disease during the postpartum period of women who had preeclampsia (PE). Observational trials were searched in the PubMed, ... |
05/02/2024 | The Efficacy of Nitrite Therapy for the Treatment of Heart Failure: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. | The efficacy of nitrite therapy for the treatment of heart failure remains controversial. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the impact of nitrite therapy on heart failure. We searched the PubMed, EMbase, Web of Science, EBSCO, and Cochrane Library databases through November 2019 for randomiz... | ['Systematic Review', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Journal Article'] | ['Humans', 'Blood Pressure', 'Heart Failure', 'Nitrites', 'Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic'] | 36,317,919 | 0 | The Efficacy of Nitrite Therapy for the Treatment of Heart Failure: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. The efficacy of nitrite therapy for the treatment of heart failure remains controversial. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the impact of nitrite therapy on heart failure. We ... |
10/11/2023 | Diabetes mellitus and latent tuberculosis infection: an updated meta-analysis and systematic review. | Previous studies have demonstrated an association between diabetes mellitus (DM) and latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). This study was conducted to update the current understanding of the association between DM and LTBI. By conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis using adjusted odds ratios (aOR) or risk rat... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', 'Journal Article'] | ['Humans', 'Latent Tuberculosis', 'Cross-Sectional Studies', 'Diabetes Mellitus', 'Tuberculin Test', 'Cohort Studies', 'Risk Factors', 'Observational Studies as Topic'] | 37,940,866 | 0 | Diabetes mellitus and latent tuberculosis infection: an updated meta-analysis and systematic review. Previous studies have demonstrated an association between diabetes mellitus (DM) and latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). This study was conducted to update the current understanding of the association between DM and L... |
04/08/2022 | Kidney Injury in Critically Ill Patients Treated with Vancomycin and Zosyn or an Alternative: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. | <b><i>Background:</i></b> Zosyn<sup>®</sup> (piperacillin-tazobactam; Pfizer Medical, New York, NY), a valuable antibiotic against gram-negative bacteria, combined with vancomycin (Z+V) is known for its high incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI), particularly in the intensive care unit (ICU), leading to the frequent u... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Acute Kidney Injury', 'Adult', 'Anti-Bacterial Agents', 'Child', 'Critical Illness', 'Humans', 'Kidney', 'Piperacillin', 'Piperacillin, Tazobactam Drug Combination', 'Retrospective Studies', 'Vancomycin'] | 35,736,797 | 1 | Kidney Injury in Critically Ill Patients Treated with Vancomycin and Zosyn or an Alternative: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. <b><i>Background:</i></b> Zosyn<sup>®</sup> (piperacillin-tazobactam; Pfizer Medical, New York, NY), a valuable antibiotic against gram-negative bacteria, combined with vancomycin (Z+V) i... |
10/01/2022 | Medicinal properties of <i>Morus alba</i> for the control of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review. | <b>Background:</b> The objective of this review was to evaluate the medicinal potential of <i>Morus alba</i> leaves on the control of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2). The research question was: what is the therapeutic potential of <i>Morus alba</i> leaves for the control of DM2? <b>Methods:</b> This systematic review wa... | ["Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't", 'Systematic Review'] | ['Animals', 'Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2', 'Hypoglycemic Agents', 'Morus', 'Plant Extracts', 'Proteomics', 'Rats'] | 34,912,543 | 1 | Medicinal properties of <i>Morus alba</i> for the control of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review. <b>Background:</b> The objective of this review was to evaluate the medicinal potential of <i>Morus alba</i> leaves on the control of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2). The research question was: what is the therape... |
04/03/2024 | The relationship between emotional intelligence, spiritual intelligence, and student achievement: a systematic review and meta-analysis. | Emotional and spiritual intelligence are crucial factors in enhancing individuals' knowledge and academic achievement. This study aims to examine the correlation between spiritual intelligence, emotional intelligence, and student achievement through a systematic review and meta-analysis. A search was conducted in the P... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', 'Journal Article'] | ['Humans', 'Academic Success', 'Emotional Intelligence', 'Educational Status', 'Students', 'Schools'] | 38,429,717 | 0 | The relationship between emotional intelligence, spiritual intelligence, and student achievement: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Emotional and spiritual intelligence are crucial factors in enhancing individuals' knowledge and academic achievement. This study aims to examine the correlation between spiritual int... |
14/03/2023 | Natural Language Processing in Electronic Health Records in relation to healthcare decision-making: A systematic review. | Natural Language Processing (NLP) is widely used to extract clinical insights from Electronic Health Records (EHRs). However, the lack of annotated data, automated tools, and other challenges hinder the full utilisation of NLP for EHRs. Various Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL) and NLP techniques are studied an... | ['Systematic Review', 'Journal Article', 'Review'] | ['Humans', 'Natural Language Processing', 'Electronic Health Records', 'Machine Learning', 'Information Storage and Retrieval', 'Delivery of Health Care'] | 36,805,219 | 1 | Natural Language Processing in Electronic Health Records in relation to healthcare decision-making: A systematic review. Natural Language Processing (NLP) is widely used to extract clinical insights from Electronic Health Records (EHRs). However, the lack of annotated data, automated tools, and other challenges hinder ... |
10/01/2024 | The Severity and Neural Correlates of Premonitory Urge in Tourette Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. | Premonitory urge (PU) is an aversive bodily sensation that signals the onset of tic disorder.To our knowledge, PU typically precedes the appearance of tic symptoms, and both age and tic severity are correlated with PU. However, inconsistent findings have also been reported. Hence, we conducted a meta-analysis to examin... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Humans', 'Gyrus Cinguli', 'Neuroimaging', 'Tic Disorders', 'Tics', 'Tourette Syndrome'] | 38,176,915 | 0 | The Severity and Neural Correlates of Premonitory Urge in Tourette Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Premonitory urge (PU) is an aversive bodily sensation that signals the onset of tic disorder.To our knowledge, PU typically precedes the appearance of tic symptoms, and both age and tic severity are corre... |
02/06/2022 | Simultaneous pancreas and kidney transplantation for end-stage kidney disease patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis. | The indications for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) combined with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) undertaking simultaneous pancreas and kidney transplantation (SPK) remain an unresolved issue. This study aimed to systematically review the survival outcomes of SPK among T2DM-ESKD patients. Online databases... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2', 'Graft Survival', 'Humans', 'Kidney Failure, Chronic', 'Kidney Transplantation', 'Pancreas', 'Pancreas Transplantation'] | 34,279,713 | 1 | Simultaneous pancreas and kidney transplantation for end-stage kidney disease patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The indications for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) combined with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) undertaking simultaneous pancreas and kidney transp... |
11/10/2022 | Association of D-dimer with short-term risk of venous thromboembolism in acutely ill medical patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. | D-dimer, a marker of ongoing procoagulant activity, has been widely used for the diagnosis of venous thromboembolism (VTE). The prognostic significance of D-dimer in stratifying VTE risk for acutely ill medical patients has not been well-established. A literature search was performed to collect studies that compared th... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products', 'Humans', 'Incidence', 'Pulmonary Embolism', 'Venous Thromboembolism'] | 35,913,041 | 0 | Association of D-dimer with short-term risk of venous thromboembolism in acutely ill medical patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. D-dimer, a marker of ongoing procoagulant activity, has been widely used for the diagnosis of venous thromboembolism (VTE). The prognostic significance of D-dimer in stratifying ... |
23/11/2021 | Endothelial Dysfunction during Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by high cardiovascular risk, which is further amplified during acute COPD exacerbations (AECOPD). Endothelial dysfunction has been previously suggested as one of the potential pathogenetic mechanisms. In order to study the effects of AECOPD on endothelial fu... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Acute Disease', 'Adult', 'Disease Progression', 'Humans', 'Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive'] | 33,779,450 | 0 | Endothelial Dysfunction during Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by high cardiovascular risk, which is further amplified during acute COPD exacerbations (AECOPD). Endothelial dysfunction has ... |
28/10/2021 | [Mortality in sepsis and septic shock in Germany. Results of a systematic review and meta-analysis]. | The reported mortality for sepsis and septic shock varies between 15% and 59% in international comparison. For Germany, the number of studies is limited. Previous estimations of mortality in Germany are outdated or based on claims data analyses. Various authors discuss whether lacking quality initiatives and treatment ... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Adult', 'Germany', 'Humans', 'Observational Studies as Topic', 'Sepsis', 'Shock, Septic'] | 33,559,687 | 0 | [Mortality in sepsis and septic shock in Germany. Results of a systematic review and meta-analysis]. The reported mortality for sepsis and septic shock varies between 15% and 59% in international comparison. For Germany, the number of studies is limited. Previous estimations of mortality in Germany are outdated or base... |
06/01/2023 | Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Biological Agents in the Treatment of Lupus Nephritis: A Network Meta-Analysis. | To date, no studies have described randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the effectiveness and safety of various biological agents used in induction therapy for lupus nephritis. We designed this study to assess the relative efficacy and safety of some of these biological agents in patients with lupus nephritis... | ['Meta-Analysis'] | ['Humans', 'Immunosuppressive Agents', 'Lupus Nephritis', 'Rituximab', 'Abatacept', 'Interleukin-2', 'Biological Factors', 'Network Meta-Analysis', 'Treatment Outcome'] | 36,327,917 | 1 | Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Biological Agents in the Treatment of Lupus Nephritis: A Network Meta-Analysis. To date, no studies have described randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating the effectiveness and safety of various biological agents used in induction therapy for lupus nephritis. We designed this s... |
09/01/2023 | Hepatic and cardiac iron overload quantified by magnetic resonance imaging in patients on hemodialysis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. | Few studies have reported hepatic and cardiac iron overload in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and the current evidence regarding the prevalence is still scarce. This review aims to estimate the prevalence of hepatic and/or cardiac iron overload quantified by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in patients w... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', 'Journal Article', 'Review'] | ['Humans', 'Renal Dialysis', 'Iron Overload', 'Iron', 'Magnetic Resonance Imaging', 'Kidney Failure, Chronic'] | 36,397,717 | 1 | Hepatic and cardiac iron overload quantified by magnetic resonance imaging in patients on hemodialysis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Few studies have reported hepatic and cardiac iron overload in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and the current evidence regarding the prevalence is still scarce. T... |
31/05/2021 | Comparison of EUS-guided endoscopic transpapillary and percutaneous gallbladder drainage for acute cholecystitis: a systematic review with network meta-analysis. | The optimal method of gallbladder drainage (GBD) for acute cholecystitis in nonsurgical candidates is uncertain. The aim of the current study was to conduct a network meta-analysis comparing the 3 methods of GBD (percutaneous [PT], endoscopic transpapillary [ETP], and EUS-guided). A comprehensive literature search for ... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Cholecystitis, Acute', 'Drainage', 'Endosonography', 'Gallbladder', 'Humans', 'Network Meta-Analysis'] | 32,987,004 | 0 | Comparison of EUS-guided endoscopic transpapillary and percutaneous gallbladder drainage for acute cholecystitis: a systematic review with network meta-analysis. The optimal method of gallbladder drainage (GBD) for acute cholecystitis in nonsurgical candidates is uncertain. The aim of the current study was to conduct a... |
08/09/2022 | Safety and efficacy of insulin detemir versus NPH in the treatment of diabetes during pregnancy: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | To compare the safety and efficacy of insulin detemir versus neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH) in pregnant women with diabetes. MEDLINE, CENTRAL, Google Scholar databases, and ClinicalTrials.gov registry were searched from inception to December 2021 to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) concerning adult women ... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Adult', 'Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1', 'Female', 'Humans', 'Hypoglycemic Agents', 'Insulin', 'Insulin Detemir', 'Insulin, Isophane', 'Insulin, Long-Acting', 'Pregnancy', 'Protamines', 'Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic'] | 35,878,788 | 0 | Safety and efficacy of insulin detemir versus NPH in the treatment of diabetes during pregnancy: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. To compare the safety and efficacy of insulin detemir versus neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH) in pregnant women with diabetes. MEDLINE, CENTRAL, Google Sc... |
31/08/2020 | Photobiomodulation in Temporomandibular Disorders. | <b><i>Objective:</i></b> This systematic review aimed to comprehensively review all available documents regarding photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) application in temporomandibular disorder (TMD) patients and to suggest an evidence-based protocol for therapeutic PBM administration for these patients. <b><i>Background d... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Humans', 'Low-Level Light Therapy', 'Temporomandibular Joint Disorders'] | 31,770,071 | 0 | Photobiomodulation in Temporomandibular Disorders. <b><i>Objective:</i></b> This systematic review aimed to comprehensively review all available documents regarding photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) application in temporomandibular disorder (TMD) patients and to suggest an evidence-based protocol for therapeutic PBM ad... |
24/02/2022 | A systematic review of trials investigating the efficacy of exercise training for functional capacity and quality of life in chronic kidney disease patients. | To investigate the efficacy of exercise training on functional capacity and quality of life in chronic kidney disease. SCOPUS, CINAHL, Science Direct, Web of Science, MEDLINE, ProQuest, Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDRO), and Google Scholar databases were searched between 2010 and December 2020. Randomized control... | ['Journal Article', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Exercise', 'Exercise Therapy', 'Humans', 'Quality of Life', 'Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic', 'Renal Insufficiency, Chronic', 'Treatment Outcome'] | 34,146,218 | 1 | A systematic review of trials investigating the efficacy of exercise training for functional capacity and quality of life in chronic kidney disease patients. To investigate the efficacy of exercise training on functional capacity and quality of life in chronic kidney disease. SCOPUS, CINAHL, Science Direct, Web of Scie... |
23/10/2023 | Autologous followed by allogeneic versus tandem-autologous transplantation in high-risk, newly diagnosed multiple myeloma: a systematic review and meta-analysis. | High-risk multiple myeloma (HRMM) is associated with poor survival, despite many advances in antimyeloma strategies. Autologous followed by allogeneic stem cell transplantation (auto-allo-SCT) has yielded controversial results compared to tandem autologous stem cell transplantation (auto-SCT) in patients with HRMM. We ... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', 'Journal Article'] | ['Humans', 'Transplantation, Autologous', 'Multiple Myeloma', 'Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation', 'Transplantation, Homologous', 'Retrospective Studies', 'Prospective Studies', 'Neoplasm Recurrence, Local'] | 37,850,613 | 0 | Autologous followed by allogeneic versus tandem-autologous transplantation in high-risk, newly diagnosed multiple myeloma: a systematic review and meta-analysis. High-risk multiple myeloma (HRMM) is associated with poor survival, despite many advances in antimyeloma strategies. Autologous followed by allogeneic stem ce... |
23/12/2022 | Role of Alternative Medical Systems in Adult Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: A Systematic Review of Literature. | There is a growing interest in the use of alternative medical systems (AMS), such as traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), ayurveda, homeopathy, and naturopathy, among chronic kidney disease patients. This review summarizes the efficacy and safety of AMS interventions in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. A systemati... | ['Journal Article', 'Review'] | [] | 36,694,496 | 1 | Role of Alternative Medical Systems in Adult Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: A Systematic Review of Literature. There is a growing interest in the use of alternative medical systems (AMS), such as traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), ayurveda, homeopathy, and naturopathy, among chronic kidney disease patients. This rev... |
06/12/2023 | Clinical observation of Gofried positive buttress reduction in the treatment of young femoral neck fracture: A systematic review and meta-analysis. | Femoral neck fractures in young adults(<65 years), have always been a difficult problem, characterized by high rates of nonunion and avascular necrosis (AVN). The clinical efficacy of anatomical reduction and non-anatomical reduction methods needs to be supported by clinical data. Therefore, we conduct a meta-analysis ... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', 'Journal Article'] | ['Young Adult', 'Humans', 'Fracture Fixation, Internal', 'Treatment Outcome', 'Osteonecrosis', 'Femoral Neck Fractures', 'Risk Factors', 'Retrospective Studies'] | 38,050,256 | 0 | Clinical observation of Gofried positive buttress reduction in the treatment of young femoral neck fracture: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Femoral neck fractures in young adults(<65 years), have always been a difficult problem, characterized by high rates of nonunion and avascular necrosis (AVN). The clinical ... |
06/12/2019 | Mechanical chest compression with LUCAS device does not improve clinical outcome in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. | Cardiac arrest (CA) is a serious threat to human health. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an effective treatment for CA. Early and high-quality CPR is closely related to the survival rate of patients with CA. But manual chest compression has a lot of defects. To solve the defects and improve the quality of CPR, m... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation', 'Clinical Trials as Topic', 'Hospitalization', 'Humans', 'Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest', 'Survival Analysis'] | 31,689,757 | 0 | Mechanical chest compression with LUCAS device does not improve clinical outcome in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Cardiac arrest (CA) is a serious threat to human health. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an effective treatment for CA. Early and high-quality CPR is... |
19/10/2022 | Risk factors for mortality in COVID-19 patients in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis. | Mortality rates of coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) disease continue to increase worldwide and in Africa. In this study, we aimed to summarize the available results on the association between sociodemographic, clinical, biological, and comorbidity factors and the risk of mortality due to COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa. We f... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Africa South of the Sahara', 'Aged', 'COVID-19', 'Cough', 'Dyspnea', 'Humans', 'Hypertension', 'Male', 'Observational Studies as Topic', 'Renal Insufficiency, Chronic', 'Risk Factors', 'SARS-CoV-2'] | 36,251,715 | 1 | Risk factors for mortality in COVID-19 patients in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Mortality rates of coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) disease continue to increase worldwide and in Africa. In this study, we aimed to summarize the available results on the association between sociodemographic, clini... |
30/11/2020 | Stent-Assisted Coiling of Intracranial Aneurysms Using a Nitinol-Based Stent (Neuroform Atlas): A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. | The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to synthesize the latest evidence on the efficacy and safety of Neuroform Atlas-assisted coiling of intracranial aneurysms. We performed a comprehensive search for articles that assessed the efficacy and safety of Neuroform Atlas-assisted coiling of intracranial a... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Adult', 'Aged', 'Alloys', 'Embolization, Therapeutic', 'Female', 'Humans', 'Intracranial Aneurysm', 'Male', 'Middle Aged', 'Retrospective Studies', 'Stents', 'Treatment Outcome'] | 32,405,704 | 0 | Stent-Assisted Coiling of Intracranial Aneurysms Using a Nitinol-Based Stent (Neuroform Atlas): A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to synthesize the latest evidence on the efficacy and safety of Neuroform Atlas-assisted coiling of intracranial aneurysms. We pe... |
01/11/2023 | Homocysteine as a predictor and prognostic marker of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. | Hyperhomocysteinemia is a well-known marker that is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis due to its toxic effect on endothelial cells. This, in turn, leads to cardiovascular injury and increases morbidity. Different studies have shown alterations in the levels of homocysteine with respect to multiple di... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', 'Journal Article'] | ['Male', 'Child', 'Humans', 'Female', 'Aged', 'Cardiovascular Diseases', 'Carotid Intima-Media Thickness', 'Prognosis', 'Hyperhomocysteinemia', 'Homocysteine', 'Endothelial Cells', 'Atherosclerosis', 'Folic Acid', 'Vitamin B 12', 'Risk Factors'] | 37,782,175 | 1 | Homocysteine as a predictor and prognostic marker of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Hyperhomocysteinemia is a well-known marker that is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis due to its toxic effect on endothelial cells. This, in turn, leads to cardiovascula... |
03/11/2023 | Effect of the TERT mutation on the prognosis of patients with urothelial carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis. | Telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) mutation represents the most prevalent genetic mutation found in urothelial carcinoma (UC) and holds potential as a prognostic indicator for tumor outcomes. However, the association between TERT mutation and prognosis in UC patients remains poorly elucidated due to conflicting fi... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', 'Journal Article'] | ['Humans', 'Urinary Bladder Neoplasms', 'Carcinoma, Transitional Cell', 'Prospective Studies', 'Retrospective Studies', 'Prognosis', 'Mutation', 'Telomerase'] | 37,915,019 | 0 | Effect of the TERT mutation on the prognosis of patients with urothelial carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) mutation represents the most prevalent genetic mutation found in urothelial carcinoma (UC) and holds potential as a prognostic indicator for tumor outcomes. ... |
01/06/2023 | Long-term end-stage renal disease risks after living kidney donation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. | Recent studies have shown that donor nephrectomy can induce renal function impairment. However, few meta-analysis studies about this have proceeded. Therefore, the objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis including all data of recent research studies was to determine whether living donor nephrectomy (LDN) ... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', 'Journal Article', "Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't"] | ['Humans', 'Kidney Transplantation', 'Nephrectomy', 'Kidney', 'Kidney Failure, Chronic', 'Living Donors', 'Renal Insufficiency'] | 37,254,087 | 1 | Long-term end-stage renal disease risks after living kidney donation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Recent studies have shown that donor nephrectomy can induce renal function impairment. However, few meta-analysis studies about this have proceeded. Therefore, the objective of this systematic review and meta-an... |
25/05/2024 | A network meta-analysis of efficacy, acceptability, and tolerability of antipsychotics in treatment-resistant schizophrenia. | Clozapine is considered as the standard treatment for this subgroup, but the evidence is not unequivocal. There are several potential alternatives being used because of the possible adverse effects of clozapine. We aimed to examine the efficacy and adverse events of different antipsychotics in treatment-resistant schiz... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Humans', 'Antipsychotic Agents', 'Network Meta-Analysis', 'Schizophrenia, Treatment-Resistant', 'Outcome Assessment, Health Care', 'Clozapine', 'Schizophrenia'] | 37,526,675 | 0 | A network meta-analysis of efficacy, acceptability, and tolerability of antipsychotics in treatment-resistant schizophrenia. Clozapine is considered as the standard treatment for this subgroup, but the evidence is not unequivocal. There are several potential alternatives being used because of the possible adverse effec... |
07/11/2022 | Effectiveness of nursing interventions on the sexual quality of life of patients with breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. | Although many studies have reported the effectiveness of nursing interventions on the sexual quality of life of patients with breast cancer, the results have not been synthesized. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of nursing interventions on the sexual quality of life of patients with breast cancer. A compreh... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', 'Journal Article'] | ['Humans', 'Aged', 'Female', 'Quality of Life', 'Breast Neoplasms', 'Anxiety'] | 36,327,334 | 0 | Effectiveness of nursing interventions on the sexual quality of life of patients with breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Although many studies have reported the effectiveness of nursing interventions on the sexual quality of life of patients with breast cancer, the results have not been synthesized. ... |
21/05/2024 | Sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors with cardiac arrhythmias in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials. | Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with an increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias, which increases serious morbidity and mortality. Novel hypoglycemic drug sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor has shown sufficient cardiovascular benefits in cardiovascular outcome trials. This systematic review and... | ['Systematic Review', 'Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis'] | ['Humans', 'Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2', 'Sodium-Glucose Transporter 2 Inhibitors', 'Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic', 'Arrhythmias, Cardiac'] | 38,353,684 | 0 | Sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors with cardiac arrhythmias in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with an increased risk of cardiac arrhythmias, which increases serious morbidity and ... |
22/10/2021 | A systematic review and meta-analysis of non-adherence to anti-diabetic medication: Evidence from low- and middle-income countries. | Non-adherence to anti-diabetic medication is an important cause of uncontrolled blood glucose that leads to complications of diabetes. However, there is a lack of evidence on the burden of and factors associated with non-adherence to anti-diabetic medication among individuals living with diabetes in low-and middle-inco... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Cross-Sectional Studies', 'Developing Countries', 'Diabetes Mellitus', 'Humans', 'Medication Adherence', 'Poverty'] | 34,378,293 | 0 | A systematic review and meta-analysis of non-adherence to anti-diabetic medication: Evidence from low- and middle-income countries. Non-adherence to anti-diabetic medication is an important cause of uncontrolled blood glucose that leads to complications of diabetes. However, there is a lack of evidence on the burden of... |
13/06/2024 | Effects of Cerebellar Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in the Treatment of Post-Stroke Dysphagia: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. | This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of cerebellar repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in the rehabilitation of post-stroke dysphagia (PSD). Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, we systematically searched P... | ['Journal Article', 'Systematic Review', 'Meta-Analysis'] | ['Humans', 'Deglutition Disorders', 'Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation', 'Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic', 'Stroke', 'Cerebellum', 'Stroke Rehabilitation'] | 38,432,194 | 0 | Effects of Cerebellar Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in the Treatment of Post-Stroke Dysphagia: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of cerebellar repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in ... |
05/07/2023 | Is robotic assistance an added value in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery? A meta-analysis from propensity score-matched series. | There is still ongoing debate about the benefits of robotic assistance (R-MVS) in comparison with video assistance (V-MVS) in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery. This study aims to update the current evidence. Three propensity score-matched studies published from 2011 to 2021 were included with a total of 1193 pat... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Journal Article', 'Review'] | ['Humans', 'Mitral Valve', 'Robotic Surgical Procedures', 'Propensity Score', 'Cardiac Surgical Procedures', 'Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures', 'Treatment Outcome', 'Retrospective Studies'] | 36,987,688 | 1 | Is robotic assistance an added value in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery? A meta-analysis from propensity score-matched series. There is still ongoing debate about the benefits of robotic assistance (R-MVS) in comparison with video assistance (V-MVS) in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery. This study aims to... |
05/12/2023 | Clinical Outcomes, Union Rates, and Complications of Screw Versus Button Fixation in the Bristow-Latarjet Procedure for Anterior Shoulder Instability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. | The Latarjet procedure is a common procedure for treating critical glenoid bone loss in anterior shoulder instability. Implants such as the screw and cortical button are widely used. The aim of this study was to compare studies on screw versus button fixation techniques in the Bristow-Latarjet procedure for anterior sh... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', 'Journal Article'] | ['Humans', 'Joint Instability', 'Shoulder Joint', 'Shoulder', 'Arthroscopy', 'Shoulder Dislocation', 'Bone Screws', 'Recurrence'] | 38,045,573 | 0 | Clinical Outcomes, Union Rates, and Complications of Screw Versus Button Fixation in the Bristow-Latarjet Procedure for Anterior Shoulder Instability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. The Latarjet procedure is a common procedure for treating critical glenoid bone loss in anterior shoulder instability. Implants su... |
23/04/2021 | Efficacy and safety of Kanglaite injection combined with first-line platinum-based chemotherapy in patients with advanced NSCLC: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 32 RCTs. | As a Chinese medicine injections, Kanglaite injection (KLT) is a complementary or alternative therapy for first-line platinum-based chemotherapy. However, the effect that certain factors, including the dose of KLT, chemotherapy cycles, evaluation criteria, or supportive treatment, have on the efficacy of the objective ... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols', 'Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung', 'Drugs, Chinese Herbal', 'Humans', 'Lung Neoplasms', 'Platinum'] | 32,692,199 | 0 | Efficacy and safety of Kanglaite injection combined with first-line platinum-based chemotherapy in patients with advanced NSCLC: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 32 RCTs. As a Chinese medicine injections, Kanglaite injection (KLT) is a complementary or alternative therapy for first-line platinum-based chemother... |
09/02/2021 | Leukotriene receptor antagonist addition to intranasal steroid: systematic review and meta-analysis. | Intranasal corticosteroids (INCS) and leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA) have different mechanisms of action. The combination of INCS and LTRA (INCS+LTRA) are utilized to control the allergic rhinitis (AR) symptoms. The effects of this com- bination have not been made evident yet. Randomized controlled trials study... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Administration, Intranasal', 'Adrenal Cortex Hormones', 'Humans', 'Leukotriene Antagonists', 'Quality of Life', 'Rhinitis, Allergic', 'Steroids'] | 32,692,787 | 0 | Leukotriene receptor antagonist addition to intranasal steroid: systematic review and meta-analysis. Intranasal corticosteroids (INCS) and leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA) have different mechanisms of action. The combination of INCS and LTRA (INCS+LTRA) are utilized to control the allergic rhinitis (AR) symptoms.... |
04/04/2023 | Oncologic and Safety Outcomes for Retrograde and Antegrade Endoscopic Surgeries for Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. | The aim of this study was to identify and summarize available data on oncologic and safety outcomes for retrograde versus antegrade endoscopic surgery in patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC). We systematically searched studies reporting on endoscopic surgery in patients with UTUC. The primary outcome o... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', 'Journal Article', 'Review'] | ['Humans', 'Urinary Bladder Neoplasms', 'Carcinoma, Transitional Cell', 'Ureteroscopy', 'Ureteral Neoplasms', 'Kidney Neoplasms'] | 36,428,210 | 1 | Oncologic and Safety Outcomes for Retrograde and Antegrade Endoscopic Surgeries for Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. The aim of this study was to identify and summarize available data on oncologic and safety outcomes for retrograde versus antegrade endoscopic surgery in patients ... |
13/11/2023 | Oral Findings in Hemodialyzed Patients Diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus and/or Hypertension-A Systematic Review. | Chronic kidney disease is classified as a civilization disease and is being diagnosed in an increasing number of patients. Hypertension and diabetes mellitus often coexist in hemodialyzed patients. The aim of the present study was to identify publications on the oral cavity status of multimorbid hemodialyzed adult pati... | ['Journal Article', 'Review'] | [] | 38,002,685 | 1 | Oral Findings in Hemodialyzed Patients Diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus and/or Hypertension-A Systematic Review. Chronic kidney disease is classified as a civilization disease and is being diagnosed in an increasing number of patients. Hypertension and diabetes mellitus often coexist in hemodialyzed patients. The aim o... |
13/10/2023 | Psychotherapies for chronic kidney disease patients with hemodialysis: A systematic review of randomized control trials and quasi-experiments. | Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, especially those with hemodialysis, frequently struggle with mental health issues like anxiety and depression. Psychotherapy has been known to treat psychological problems, but its effectiveness in managing CKD patients is still rarely scientifically proven. The aim of this study ... | ['Journal Article'] | [] | 38,455,607 | 1 | Psychotherapies for chronic kidney disease patients with hemodialysis: A systematic review of randomized control trials and quasi-experiments. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, especially those with hemodialysis, frequently struggle with mental health issues like anxiety and depression. Psychotherapy has been know... |
15/11/2022 | Can child pneumonia in low-resource settings be treated without antibiotics? A systematic review & meta-analysis. | WHO guidelines recommend the use of antibiotics for all cases of pneumonia in children, despite the majority being caused by viruses. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine which children aged 2-59 months with WHO-defined fast breathing pneumonia, if any, can be safely treated without antibioti... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', 'Journal Article'] | ['Child', 'Infant', 'Humans', 'Anti-Bacterial Agents', 'Amoxicillin', 'Pneumonia'] | 36,370,376 | 0 | Can child pneumonia in low-resource settings be treated without antibiotics? A systematic review & meta-analysis. WHO guidelines recommend the use of antibiotics for all cases of pneumonia in children, despite the majority being caused by viruses. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine which ch... |
01/01/2024 | General anesthesia versus nongeneral anesthesia during endovascular therapy for acute ischemic stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis. | This study compares the safety and efficacy of general anesthesia (GA) and nongeneral anesthesia (non-GA) on functional outcomes in patients receiving endovascular therapy for ischemic stroke. All available studies on the anesthetic management of patients with acute ischemic stroke in PubMed, the Cochrane Central Regis... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', 'Journal Article'] | ['Humans', 'Stroke', 'Ischemic Stroke', 'Brain Ischemia', 'Treatment Outcome', 'Anesthesia, General', 'Endovascular Procedures'] | 38,130,029 | 0 | General anesthesia versus nongeneral anesthesia during endovascular therapy for acute ischemic stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis. This study compares the safety and efficacy of general anesthesia (GA) and nongeneral anesthesia (non-GA) on functional outcomes in patients receiving endovascular therapy for is... |
28/11/2022 | The Effectiveness of Physical Literacy Interventions: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. | The holistic concept of physical literacy assumes that individuals require adequate cognitive (knowledge and understanding), affective (motivation and confidence), and physical (physical competence) qualities to engage in lifelong physical activity behavior. In recent years, the research field has undergone rapid devel... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Humans', 'Literacy', 'Eating', 'Exercise'] | 35,994,237 | 0 | The Effectiveness of Physical Literacy Interventions: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. The holistic concept of physical literacy assumes that individuals require adequate cognitive (knowledge and understanding), affective (motivation and confidence), and physical (physical competence) qualities to engage in life... |
05/02/2024 | Clinical Implications of Adding SPECT/CT to Radioiodine Whole-Body Scan in Patients With Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. | This study aimed to determine the usefulness of adding SPECT/CT to radioiodine whole-body scans (WBSs) for the treatment of differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed following the PRISMA guidelines (PROSPERO registration: CRD42022341732) to compare the feasibility of conc... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', 'Journal Article'] | ['Humans', 'Thyroid Neoplasms', 'Iodine Radioisotopes', 'Whole Body Imaging', 'Retrospective Studies', 'Prospective Studies', 'Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography Computed Tomography', 'Tomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon', 'Adenocarcinoma'] | 38,048,517 | 0 | Clinical Implications of Adding SPECT/CT to Radioiodine Whole-Body Scan in Patients With Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. This study aimed to determine the usefulness of adding SPECT/CT to radioiodine whole-body scans (WBSs) for the treatment of differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). ... |
06/01/2021 | A Systematic Literature Review of the Middle Temporal Vein Anatomy: 'Venous Danger Zone' in Temporal Fossa for Filler Injections. | Treatment of a sunken appearance of the temporal region using injectable fillers is a popular procedure. The temporal fossa has very complex anatomy due to multiple vessels running in the different tissue layers. A severe complication in the form of non-thrombotic pulmonary embolism (NTPE) can occur as a result of an i... | ['Journal Article', 'Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review'] | ['Cadaver', 'Dermal Fillers', 'Esthetics', 'Humans', 'Injections', 'Temporal Muscle', 'Veins'] | 32,472,312 | 0 | A Systematic Literature Review of the Middle Temporal Vein Anatomy: 'Venous Danger Zone' in Temporal Fossa for Filler Injections. Treatment of a sunken appearance of the temporal region using injectable fillers is a popular procedure. The temporal fossa has very complex anatomy due to multiple vessels running in the di... |
31/03/2023 | Could Light-Based Technologies Improve Stem Cell Therapy for Skin Wounds? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Preclinical Studies<sup>†</sup>. | Several diseases or conditions cause dermatological disorders that hinder the process of skin repair. The search for novel technologies has inspired the combination of stem cell (SC) and light-based therapies to ameliorate skin wound repair. Herein, we systematically revised the impact of photobiomodulation therapy (PB... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', 'Journal Article'] | ['Animals', 'Wound Healing', 'Quality of Life', 'Skin', 'Cell- and Tissue-Based Therapy', 'Low-Level Light Therapy'] | 36,004,458 | 0 | Could Light-Based Technologies Improve Stem Cell Therapy for Skin Wounds? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Preclinical Studies<sup>†</sup>. Several diseases or conditions cause dermatological disorders that hinder the process of skin repair. The search for novel technologies has inspired the combination of stem... |
10/11/2023 | What Is the Optimal Bowel Preparation for Capsule Colonoscopy and Pan-intestinal Capsule Endoscopy? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. | The rate of adequate cleansing (ACR) and complete examinations (CR) are key quality indicators in capsule colonoscopy (CC) and pan-intestinal capsule endoscopy (PCE). To evaluate the efficacy of bowel preparation protocols regarding ACR and CR. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis, search terms regarding ... | ['Meta-Analysis', 'Systematic Review', 'Journal Article'] | ['Humans', 'Cathartics', 'Laxatives', 'Capsule Endoscopy', 'Colonoscopy', 'Polyethylene Glycols'] | 37,833,441 | 0 | What Is the Optimal Bowel Preparation for Capsule Colonoscopy and Pan-intestinal Capsule Endoscopy? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. The rate of adequate cleansing (ACR) and complete examinations (CR) are key quality indicators in capsule colonoscopy (CC) and pan-intestinal capsule endoscopy (PCE). To evaluate th... |
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