Systematic Reviews & Meta-analysis
M-A | Effects of physical exercise on physical function in older adults in residential care
7 Jun, 2023 | 13:39h | UTCInvited commentary: Is there enough evidence to prescribe exercise to older adults living in residential care? – The Lancet Health Longevity
M-A | Robot-assisted radical cystectomy versus open radical cystectomy
6 Jun, 2023 | 14:11h | UTC
Commentary from the author on Twitter (thread – click for more)
Our meta-analysis of 8 RCTS comparing open (ORC) and robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RARC) is now online on @EUplatinum 1/6https://t.co/b9TYe2yd9Y@JimCatto @Jkurol @drtanws @DrTanWP @SWilliams_MD @SBoorjian @roboturoloog @dipenjparekh @nikhilvasdevuro @ProfShamimKhan1 pic.twitter.com/M4u0iXTuwN
— Pramit Khetrapal (@p_khetrapal) May 10, 2023
Systematic Review | Impact of physical therapies on pain, function, and life quality in myofascial pain syndrome
6 Jun, 2023 | 14:07h | UTC
M-A | Role of chemotherapy in patients with nasopharynx carcinoma treated with radiotherapy
5 Jun, 2023 | 13:29h | UTCRole of chemotherapy in patients with nasopharynx carcinoma treated with radiotherapy (MAC-NPC): an updated individual patient data network meta-analysis – The Lancet Oncology (free for a limited period)
Commentary from the author on Twitter
Our latest meta-analysis on #chemoradiation in nasopharyngeal cancer out in @TheLancetOncol
Huge collaborative work.
✅ 28 trials, 8.000+ pts, 7.6y FU
✅ more chemo (ind+conc or conc+adj) ➡️superior (OS/PFS) to CRT alone but more toxFree 50day link: https://t.co/BtRJDZERRZ pic.twitter.com/v2v5MsinnV
— Pierre Blanchard, MD (@PBlanchardMD) June 1, 2023
M-A | Comparison of intercostal block and epidural analgesia for post-thoracotomy
5 Jun, 2023 | 13:04h | UTC
M-A | Hypoxia-inducible factor stabilizers’ effects on lab parameters and outcomes in CKD patients with renal anemia
5 Jun, 2023 | 13:00h | UTC
M-A | Coronary revascularization in HF and CAD: a small but significant effect on mortality
2 Jun, 2023 | 12:31h | UTC
Systematic Review | Bupropion and nortriptyline: an assessment of their effectiveness in smoking cessation
2 Jun, 2023 | 12:28h | UTCAntidepressants for smoking cessation – Cochrane Library
M-A | Residual respiratory disability after successful treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis
2 Jun, 2023 | 12:20h | UTC
Systematic review | Analgesic use in sports
2 Jun, 2023 | 12:17h | UTC
SR | Individual‐level interventions for reducing occupational stress in healthcare workers
1 Jun, 2023 | 12:18h | UTCNews Release: Stress-management interventions may help individual healthcare workers for at least a year – Cochrane Library
SR | Systematic review finds 16.4-36.18 severe bleedings, 7.62-8.5 perforations per 10,000 colonoscopies
1 Jun, 2023 | 12:15h | UTC
SR | Biomarkers for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome
1 Jun, 2023 | 12:06h | UTC
Effects of ketogenic diet on health outcomes: an umbrella review of meta-analyses of randomized clinical trials
1 Jun, 2023 | 11:56h | UTC
SR | Prevalence of clinical signs, symptoms and comorbidities at diagnosis of acromegaly
1 Jun, 2023 | 11:52h | UTC
M-A | Labor induction at 39 weeks: improved outcomes but increased shoulder dystocia for nulliparous women
31 May, 2023 | 14:10h | UTC
M-A | Variation in central venous oxygen saturation to evaluate fluid responsiveness
31 May, 2023 | 14:01h | UTC
SR | Efficacy of negative pressure wound therapy in treating pressure ulcers remains uncertain
31 May, 2023 | 13:53h | UTCNegative pressure wound therapy for treating pressure ulcers – Cochrane Library
Summary: Negative pressure wound therapy for treating pressure ulcers – Cochrane Library
SR | Unclear evidence on the efficacy of case management in integrated care for frail elderly
31 May, 2023 | 13:50h | UTCSummary: Case management programmes for older people living with frailty in the community – Cochrane Library
M-A | Shorter vs. longer-term antibiotic treatments for community-acquired pneumonia in children
31 May, 2023 | 13:42h | UTCShorter Versus Longer-term Antibiotic Treatments for Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Children: A Meta-analysis – Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Meta-analysis supports shorter antibiotic courses for kids’ pneumonia – CIDRAP
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M-A | Examining shorter antibiotic treatment durations for community acquired pneumonia in adults
M-A | Plant-based diets reduce key atherogenic lipoproteins
30 May, 2023 | 11:48h | UTCEditorial: Plant-based dietary patterns and atherogenic lipoproteins – European Heart Journal
M-A | Hydrocortisone shows no significant impact on 90-day mortality in septic shock patients
29 May, 2023 | 11:06h | UTCPatient-Level Meta-Analysis of Low-Dose Hydrocortisone in Adults with Septic Shock – NEJM Evidence
M-A | Effect of more vs. less intensive BP control on cardiovascular, renal and mortality outcomes in people with type 2 diabetes
29 May, 2023 | 10:37h | UTC
SR | Balanced crystalloid solutions versus 0.9% saline for treating acute diarrhea and severe dehydration in children
25 May, 2023 | 11:15h | UTC
M-A | Optimizing enteral nutrition delivery by implementing volume-based feeding protocol for critically ill patients
24 May, 2023 | 13:13h | UTC