Systematic Reviews
Meta-Analysis: Diagnostic Accuracy of Serological Tests for Covid-19
2 Jul, 2020 | 08:54h | UTCDiagnostic accuracy of serological tests for covid-19: systematic review and meta-analysis – The BMJ
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New: A systematic review and meta-analysis assessment of #SARSCov2 antibody testing: "does not support the continued use of existing point-of-care serological tests"@BMJ_latest https://t.co/HVzpsygUOV pic.twitter.com/Q1MLWZNlg8
— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) July 1, 2020
Meta-Analysis: The Prevalence of Symptoms in 24,410 Adults Infected by the Novel Coronavirus
2 Jul, 2020 | 08:51h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Electronically Delivered vs. Face to Face Cognitive Behavioral Therapies in Depressive Disorders
2 Jul, 2020 | 08:35h | UTC
Systematic Review: Systemic Defenses to Prevent Intravenous Medication Errors in Hospitals
2 Jul, 2020 | 08:32h | UTCCommentary: Systemic defenses to prevent intravenous medication errors in hospitals: a systematic review – PSNet
Meta-Analysis: Outcomes from Intensive Care in Patients with COVID‐19
1 Jul, 2020 | 07:46h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: No Survival Benefit with Routine Revascularization in Stable Ischemic Heart Disease
1 Jul, 2020 | 07:38h | UTCCommentary: No Survival Benefit With Revascularization in Stable CAD, Meta-analysis Confirms – TCTMD
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Meta-analysis of 14 RCTs of revasc vs. med tx in SIHD- no difference in death, no net difference MI, reduced USA/angina with revasc https://t.co/1TdRbVFn3m @SripalBangalore @AHAScience #PCReCourse #AHAJournals pic.twitter.com/I9yt4DHc8e
— Circulation (@CircAHA) June 26, 2020
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: The Prognostic Value of Syncope on Mortality in Patients with Pulmonary Embolism
1 Jul, 2020 | 07:31h | UTCCommentary: Does Syncope in PE Mean Increased Mortality? – Journal Feed
[Abstract Only] Meta-analysis: Comparative Effectiveness of Glucose-Lowering Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes
1 Jul, 2020 | 07:28h | UTCComparative Effectiveness of Glucose-Lowering Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Meta-Analysis Aims to Compare Antidiabetic Medications in T2D Population – AJMC AND Metformin-based therapy should be first-line treatment for patients with type 2 diabetes at low cardiovascular risk – American College of Physicians
Systematic Review: COVID-19 in 7780 Pediatric Patients
29 Jun, 2020 | 09:12h | UTCCOVID-19 in 7780 pediatric patients: A systematic review – EClinicalMedicine
Systematic Review: Ketogenic Diets for Drug‐resistant Epilepsy
29 Jun, 2020 | 08:57h | UTCKetogenic diets for drug‐resistant epilepsy – Cochrane Library
Summary: Ketogenic diets for drug-resistant epilepsy – Cochrane Library
Systematic Review: Antibody Tests for Identification of Current and Past Infection with SARS‐CoV‐2
26 Jun, 2020 | 09:19h | UTCAntibody tests for identification of current and past infection with SARS‐CoV‐2 – Cochrane Library
News Release: New Cochrane review assesses how accurate antibody tests are for detecting COVID-19 – Cochrane Library
Commentaries: New Cochrane review assesses how accurate antibody tests are for detecting COVID-19 – Wiley AND Expert reaction to Cochrane Review of antibody tests for SARS-CoV-2 – Science Media Centre AND Covid-19: Timing is critical for antibody tests, finds Cochrane review – The BMJ
Review: Masks for Prevention of Respiratory Virus Infections, Including SARS-CoV-2, in Health Care and Community Settings
25 Jun, 2020 | 08:30h | UTC
What is the Evidence to Support the 2-meter Social Distancing Rule to Reduce COVID-19 Transmission?
23 Jun, 2020 | 08:37h | UTC
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Increased physical distance assoc with reduced Covid-19 risk. Relaxing 2m rule, esp indoors, might increase infection. NEW report I've led, collab with @CEBM @UniofOxford @trishgreenhalgh Lydia Bourouiba, Nicholas Jones + othershttps://t.co/ev1aW11qrY
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— Zeshan Qureshi (@DrZeshanQureshi) June 22, 2020
Evidence Review: Extended Use or Re-use of Single-use Surgical Masks and Filtering Facepiece Respirators
8 Jun, 2020 | 04:33h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Smell and Taste Dysfunction in Patients With COVID-19
8 Jun, 2020 | 04:27h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Efficacy and Safety of Antiviral Treatment for COVID-19 from Evidence in Studies of SARSCoV-2 and Other Acute Viral Infections
8 Jun, 2020 | 04:56h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Noninvasive Oxygenation Strategies Reduces All-Cause Mortality in Adults with Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure
5 Jun, 2020 | 04:37h | UTCAssociation of Noninvasive Oxygenation Strategies with All-Cause Mortality in Adults With Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Alternatives to Invasive Ventilation in the COVID-19 Pandemic (free for a limited period)
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Noninvasive oxygenation strategies compared with standard oxygen therapy were significantly associated with lower risk of death in adults with acute hypoxemic #respiratoryfailure https://t.co/mvFIIAlm0J
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) June 4, 2020
Meta-Analysis: Effect of Low‐dose Aspirin on Health Outcomes
5 Jun, 2020 | 04:35h | UTCCommentary: Healthy people shouldn’t take daily aspirin to prevent heart disease, review finds – CNN
Systematic Review: Radical Prostatectomy vs. Deferred Treatment for Localized Prostate Cancer
5 Jun, 2020 | 04:34h | UTCRadical prostatectomy versus deferred treatment for localised prostate cancer – Cochrane Library
Meta-Analysis: Electroconvulsive Therapy for Depression
4 Jun, 2020 | 04:48h | UTCCommentaries: No evidence that ECT works for depression – new research – The Conversation AND ECT depression therapy should be suspended, study suggests – BBC
Systematic Review: Effects of Total Fat Intake on Body Fatness in Adults
3 Jun, 2020 | 03:36h | UTCEffects of total fat intake on body fatness in adults – Cochrane Library
Summary: Effect of cutting down the fat we eat on body weight – Cochrane Library
CT in Covid-19: A Systematic Review of Chest CT Findings
2 Jun, 2020 | 04:56h | UTC
Systematic Review: The Effects from Screening for Type 2 Diabetes are Uncertain
1 Jun, 2020 | 03:47h | UTCScreening for type 2 diabetes mellitus – Cochrane Library
Summary: Screening for type 2 diabetes mellitus – Cochrane Library
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Reappraisal of the Treatment Duration of Antibiotic Regimens for Acute Uncomplicated Cystitis in Adult Women
1 Jun, 2020 | 03:31h | UTCReappraisal of the treatment duration of antibiotic regimens for acute uncomplicated cystitis in adult women: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of 61 randomised clinical trials – The Lancet Infectious Diseases (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
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New research Article: Reappraisal of the treatment duration of antibiotic regimens for acute uncomplicated cystitis in adult women: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of 61 randomised clinical trials #UTI https://t.co/klr2k9JFI1 pic.twitter.com/K1nPd5QCxc
— The Lancet Infectious Diseases (@TheLancetInfDis) May 21, 2020
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Postoperative Continuation of Antibiotic Prophylaxis Does Not Reduce the Incidence of Surgical Site Infections
29 May, 2020 | 03:09h | UTC