Systematic Reviews & Meta-analysis
Efficacy, safety, and tolerability of antidepressants for pain in adults: overview of systematic reviews
2 Feb, 2023 | 15:05h | UTCEditorial: Rethinking use of medicines for chronic pain – The BMJ
News Release: Antidepressants use for chronic pain on the rise, but are they effective? – University of Sidney
Commentary from the author on Twitter (thread – click for more)
Out today in @bmj_latest
We reviewed the evidence on the efficacy of antidepressants for pain in adults
We showed that antidepressants are effective for some pain conditions, but for most they are either ineffective or evidence is inconclusivehttps://t.co/E2XVQ9oGUQ
🧵 pic.twitter.com/kBo7eAyeCP— Giovanni Ferreira (@giovanni_ef) February 1, 2023
M-A | Comparative effectiveness of prophylactic strategies for preeclampsia
2 Feb, 2023 | 14:42h | UTCComparative effectiveness of prophylactic strategies for preeclampsia: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials – American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Meta‐analysis reveals effective prophylactic strategies for preeclampsia – MDEdge
SR | Bioengineered nerve conduits and wraps for peripheral nerve repair of the upper limb
2 Feb, 2023 | 14:41h | UTCSummary: Use of nerve repair devices in the arm, forearm, and hand – Cochrane Library
M-A | Risk of non-hormonal cancer after bariatric surgery
2 Feb, 2023 | 14:37h | UTCRisk of non-hormonal cancer after bariatric surgery: meta-analysis of retrospective observational studies – British Journal of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Bariatric Surgery May Reduce the Risk of Some Common Cancers – National Cancer Institute
M-A | Comparative efficacy of exercise therapy and oral NSAIDs and paracetamol for knee or hip osteoarthritis
1 Feb, 2023 | 13:28h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Network meta-analysis of 152 RCTs (17431 pts) comparing efficacy of exercise therapy, NSAIDs, Tylenol for knee or hip osteoarthritis: Found all 3 equivalent at 4 wk, 8 wk and 24 wks. https://t.co/rKck2AacL4 pic.twitter.com/YEAMh9UxTs
— Dr. John Cush (@RheumNow) January 10, 2023
SR | Interventions to improve health and the determinants of health among sex workers in high-income countries
1 Feb, 2023 | 13:25h | UTCEditorial: Sex workers health: time to act
Commentary from the author on Twitter (thread – click for more)
New Paper! Our SR in @TheLancetPH summarises evidence for health & social interventions in sex worker populations in HICs https://t.co/TSe9qv4oKP Great team inc @DrLucypotter @MollyBradbury14 @GraceyOutreach @Kitdempsey @rob_aldridge @BintyRock @SerenaLuchenski🧵below…1/4 pic.twitter.com/P6Bx3rFfHw
— Luke Johnson, MD, MSc, FFPH (@luke_a_johnson) November 3, 2022
M-A | Blood pressure, hypertension and the risk of atrial fibrillation
1 Feb, 2023 | 13:22h | UTC
M-A | Association between autism spectrum disorders and cardiometabolic diseases
1 Feb, 2023 | 13:11h | UTCAssociation Between Autism Spectrum Disorders and Cardiometabolic Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Autism, Physical Health Conditions, and a Need for Reform – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
Study results suggest that having autism may be associated with a higher risk of developing diabetes, dyslipidemia, and heart disease. https://t.co/T19VAQxdjf
— JAMA Pediatrics (@JAMAPediatrics) January 30, 2023
M-A | Effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists on cardiovascular outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes and CKD
1 Feb, 2023 | 13:06h | UTC
M-A | Effects of opioids administered via intravenous or epidural patient-controlled analgesia after cesarean section
1 Feb, 2023 | 12:55h | UTC
M-A | Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy is not better than sham treatment in patients with degenerative meniscus tears
31 Jan, 2023 | 14:05h | UTCRelated:
M-A | Transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement in lower-risk and higher-risk patients
31 Jan, 2023 | 13:59h | UTCTranscatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement in lower-risk and higher-risk patients: a meta-analysis of randomized trials – European Heart Journal (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
Transcatheter versus surgical aortic valve replacement in lower-risk and higher-risk patients: a meta-analysis of randomized trials https://t.co/qiXE9VWx7K @escardio #EHJ #ESCYoung #cardiotwitter @ehj_ed @rladeiraslopes pic.twitter.com/IWeYHM0o6e
— European Society of Cardiology Journals (@ESC_Journals) January 30, 2023
M-A | Mucolytics for acute exacerbations of COPD
31 Jan, 2023 | 13:56h | UTC
M-A | Immunotherapy or targeted therapy as the first-line strategies for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma
31 Jan, 2023 | 13:42h | UTC
M-A | Tourniquet application in primary total knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis
31 Jan, 2023 | 13:41h | UTC
SR | There is insufficient evidence to recommend corticosteroids for the management of cancer‐related fatigue
30 Jan, 2023 | 00:47h | UTC
SR | Prognosis of adults and children following a first unprovoked seizure
30 Jan, 2023 | 00:45h | UTCPrognosis of adults and children following a first unprovoked seizure – Cochrane Library
Summary: Predicting a second seizure after a single unprovoked seizure – Cochrane Library
M-A | The optimal timing and intervention to reduce mortality for necrotizing pancreatitis
30 Jan, 2023 | 00:44h | UTCRelated:
Research: Endoscopic or Surgical Step-up Approach for Infected Necrotising Pancreatitis
Evidence-Based Approach to the Surgical Management of Acute Pancreatitis – The Surgery Journal
Aggressive or Moderate Fluid Resuscitation in Acute Pancreatitis – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Acute Pancreatitis: Diagnosis and Treatment – Drugs
Evidence-Based Disposition of Acute Pancreatitis – emDocs
Pancreatitis – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
M-A | Permanent compared with absorbable suture in apical prolapse surgery
30 Jan, 2023 | 00:29h | UTCPermanent Compared With Absorbable Suture in Apical Prolapse Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Obstetrics & Gynecology (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
Should you use permanent or absorbable suture for apical prolapse? https://t.co/G8nkMQgUQV pic.twitter.com/LwBwyS1WV8
— The Green Journal (@greenjrnl) January 27, 2023
M-A | Revisiting the evidence base for modern-day practice of the treatment of toxoplasmic encephalitis
27 Jan, 2023 | 12:14h | UTC
M-A | Sensitivity and complications of thoracentesis and thoracoscopy for the diagnosis of malignant pleural effusions
27 Jan, 2023 | 12:11h | UTC
SR | Barriers and facilitators to deprescribing of cardiovascular medications
27 Jan, 2023 | 12:09h | UTCRelated:
M-A | Dose–response effects of exercise and caloric restriction on visceral adiposity in overweight and obese adults
26 Jan, 2023 | 12:52h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
#NEW: effects of exercise and caloric restriction in visceral adiposity in overweight and obese adults 🏃♀️
🧐 Is there a dose-response relationship?
READ HERE ➡️ https://t.co/bJl2ywH5ro pic.twitter.com/dcwvMTZVIH
— British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) (@BJSM_BMJ) January 21, 2023
SR | Protective effectiveness of previous SARS-CoV-2 infection and hybrid immunity against the omicron variant and severe disease
26 Jan, 2023 | 12:47h | UTCNews Release: University of Calgary and WHO researchers find hybrid immunity is the best protection against COVID-19
Commentaries:
Review finds hybrid immunity provides best protection against Omicron – CIDRAP
SR | Oral nutritional interventions in frail older people who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition
26 Jan, 2023 | 12:25h | UTC