Systematic Reviews
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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[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Postoperative Continuation of Antibiotic Prophylaxis Does Not Reduce the Incidence of Surgical Site Infections
29 May, 2020 | 03:09h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Direct Oral Anticoagulants vs. Low‐molecular‐weight Heparin for the Treatment of Cancer‐associated Thrombosis
29 May, 2020 | 03:03h | UTC“In patients with cancer‐associated VTE, DOACs are more effective in preventing recurrent VTE compared to LMWH. However, risk of bleeding is increased with DOACs, especially in patients with GI cancer.”
Systematic Review Shows Evidence is Inconclusive on the Use of Non‐nutritive Sweeteners for Diabetes Mellitus
26 May, 2020 | 09:27h | UTCNon‐nutritive sweeteners for diabetes mellitus – Cochrane Library
Summary: Non-nutritive sweeteners for diabetes mellitus – Cochrane Library
Meta-Analysis: Corticosteroids May Reduce Mortality for Patients with COVID-19 and ARDS
25 May, 2020 | 01:45h | UTC
Systematic Review: Ventilation Techniques and Risk for Transmission of Coronavirus Disease, Including COVID-19
25 May, 2020 | 01:40h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Complete vs. Culprit-Lesion-Only Revascularization for ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
22 May, 2020 | 04:36h | UTCComplete vs Culprit-Lesion-Only Revascularization for ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Cardiology (free for a limited period)
Systematic Review: Early Warning Scores for Detecting Deterioration in Adult Hospital Patients
22 May, 2020 | 04:34h | UTC
Systematic Review: Safety and Adverse Effects of 80 Antidepressants, Antipsychotics, Anti‐attention‐deficit/hyperactivity Medications and Mood Stabilizers in Children and Adolescents
21 May, 2020 | 09:10h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: ACEI/ARB Use and Risk of Infection or Severity or Mortality of COVID-19
20 May, 2020 | 09:50h | UTCRelated Study (Preprint): Association of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers with the Risk of Hospitalization and Death in Hypertensive Patients with Coronavirus Disease-19 – medRxiv
Meta-Analysis: Accuracy of Chest CT for detecting COVID-19
20 May, 2020 | 09:49h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Psychiatric and Neuropsychiatric Presentations Associated with Severe Coronavirus Infections
19 May, 2020 | 04:39h | UTC
Systematic Review: Plasma from People who Have Recovered from COVID-19 to Treat Individuals with COVID-19
15 May, 2020 | 03:48h | UTC
ACP Systematic Review: Chloroquine or Hydroxychloroquine Alone or in Combination with Azithromycin for the Prophylaxis or Treatment of COVID-19
15 May, 2020 | 03:32h | UTC
Systematic Review: Interventions for Preventing Venous Thromboembolism in Adults Undergoing Knee Arthroscopy
15 May, 2020 | 03:19h | UTC
Systematic Review: Treatment Regimens for Administration of Anti‐vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Agents for Neovascular Age‐related Macular Degeneration
15 May, 2020 | 03:18h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Manifestations and Prognosis of Gastrointestinal and Liver Involvement in COVID-19
14 May, 2020 | 10:16h | UTCRelated: Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary, and Pancreatic Manifestations of COVID-19 (review and guideline) AND Abdominal Imaging Findings in COVID-19: Preliminary Observations – Radiology
Systematic Review: SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and Children
14 May, 2020 | 02:33h | UTCRelated Systematic Review: SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Children and Adolescents (study and commentaries)
Meta-Analysis: Progression to Type 2 Diabetes in Women with Previous Gestational Diabetes
14 May, 2020 | 02:11h | UTCCommentary: Gestational diabetes—missed opportunities in post-partum follow-up – The BMJ Opinion
Systematic Review: Pelvic Floor Muscle Training for Preventing and Treating Urinary and Fecal Incontinence in Antenatal and Postnatal Women
11 May, 2020 | 00:02h | UTC
Systematic Review: Pharmacological treatment for Buerger’s disease
10 May, 2020 | 23:58h | UTCPharmacological treatment for Buerger’s disease – Cochrane Library
Summary: Pharmacological treatment (drugs) for Buerger’s disease
Meta-Analysis: Psychological Effects of Emerging Virus Outbreaks on Healthcare Workers
6 May, 2020 | 03:47h | UTCEditorial: Covid-19: adverse mental health outcomes for healthcare workers
Systematic Review: Tonsillectomy vs. Tonsillotomy for Obstructive Sleep-disordered Breathing in Children
6 May, 2020 | 03:33h | UTCSummary: Tonsillectomy versus tonsillotomy for obstructive sleep-disordered breathing in children