Systematic Reviews & Meta-analysis
M-A | Risk of cardiovascular diseases associated with medications used in ADHD.
25 Nov, 2022 | 12:16h | UTCCommentaries:
Meta-Analysis Finds ADHD Drugs Not Linked To Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease – Reporter Health
SR | Surgical decompression for malignant cerebral edema after ischemic stroke.
24 Nov, 2022 | 13:25h | UTCSurgical decompression for malignant cerebral oedema after ischaemic stroke – Cochrane Library
Summary: Surgical decompression for people with severe brain swelling after stroke – Cochrane Library
SR | Pharmacological interventions for preventing venous thromboembolism in people undergoing bariatric surgery.
24 Nov, 2022 | 13:21h | UTC
SR | Prothrombin complex concentrate in cardiac surgery for the treatment of coagulopathic bleeding.
24 Nov, 2022 | 13:24h | UTC
M-A | Optimal timing of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in patients with anterior cruciate ligament tear.
23 Nov, 2022 | 13:43h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
This systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that early ACL repair has no overall superiority over elective delayed ACL repair, regardless of the follow-up duration. https://t.co/NEKwLzm6cl #OAResearch
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) November 17, 2022
SR | Follicular flushing during oocyte retrieval in assisted reproductive techniques.
23 Nov, 2022 | 13:46h | UTCFollicular flushing during oocyte retrieval in assisted reproductive techniques – Cochrane Library
Commentary on Twitter
Updated #review! We are uncertain of the effect of follicular flushing on live birth rate and miscarriage rate compared to aspiration alone @exgeorgiou @meloordep @CochraneLibraryhttps://t.co/VoORVrg8X4#infertility #IVF pic.twitter.com/qmZdHWAGDm
— Cochrane Gynaecology & Fertility (@CochraneCGF) November 21, 2022
SR | Blood pressure targets for the treatment of people with hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
22 Nov, 2022 | 13:39h | UTCSummary: Blood pressure targets in people with cardiovascular disease – Cochrane Library
Commentary on Twitter
Blood pressure targets in people with cardiovascular disease
Updated @CochraneHTN review looks at the evidence from 7 studies with 9595 people.
? #plainlanguage summary & #systematicreview available on the @CochraneLibrary https://t.co/dKYyoY773f— Cochrane UK (@CochraneUK) November 19, 2022
M-A | Balloon catheters vs. vaginal prostaglandins for labor induction.
22 Nov, 2022 | 13:35h | UTCBalloon catheters versus vaginal prostaglandins for labour induction (CPI Collaborative): an individual participant data meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Balloon labor induction safer for babies, researchers find – Monash University
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
Globally, tens of millions of #pregnant women undergo labour induction each year.
A new study compares the effectiveness & safety of two common labour induction methods: balloon catheters & vaginal prostaglandins. ? pic.twitter.com/2c3WmC8Gvg
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) November 15, 2022
M-A | Bioresorbable scaffolds vs. drug-eluting stents for patients with myocardial infarction.
22 Nov, 2022 | 13:29h | UTC
M-A | Indocyanine green fluorescence in patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery.
22 Nov, 2022 | 13:25h | UTC
SR | Early vitrectomy for exogenous endophthalmitis following surgery.
22 Nov, 2022 | 13:20h | UTCEarly vitrectomy for exogenous endophthalmitis following surgery – Cochrane Library
M-A | Cardiac and kidney adverse effects of HIF Prolyl-Hydroxylase inhibitors for anemia in patients with CKD not receiving dialysis.
22 Nov, 2022 | 13:22h | UTC
M-A | Effects of Tai Chi and Qigong on the mobility of stroke survivors.
22 Nov, 2022 | 13:10h | UTC
M-A | Burden of respiratory syncytial virus infection in older and high-risk adults in developed countries.
22 Nov, 2022 | 13:05h | UTC
SR | Exercise for acutely hospitalized older medical patients.
21 Nov, 2022 | 14:28h | UTCExercise for acutely hospitalised older medical patients – Cochrane Library
Summary: Exercise for older patients during unplanned hospital stays – Cochrane Library
Commentary on Twitter
https://twitter.com/CochraneUK/status/1593169319881756672
M-A | Exercise during pregnancy for preventing gestational diabetes mellitus and hypertensive disorders.
21 Nov, 2022 | 14:11h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
https://twitter.com/BJOGTweets/status/1578676322095742977
M-A | Cardiac and kidney adverse effects of HIF Prolyl-Hydroxylase inhibitors for anemia in patients with CKD not receiving dialysis.
21 Nov, 2022 | 14:03h | UTC
M-A | Prophylactic platelet transfusions vs. no prophylaxis in hospitalized patients with thrombocytopenia.
21 Nov, 2022 | 13:59h | UTC
M-A | Epidemiology of persistent postoperative opioid use after cardiac surgery.
21 Nov, 2022 | 13:36h | UTC
SR | There is insufficient evidence to recommend Ginkgo biloba for tinnitus.
18 Nov, 2022 | 13:19h | UTCGinkgo biloba for tinnitus – Cochrane Library
Summary: Ginkgo biloba herbal supplement for tinnitus – Cochrane Library
M-A | Effect of pharmacological treatment on outcomes of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.
18 Nov, 2022 | 13:14h | UTC
M-A | Long-term outcomes of turbinate surgery in patients with allergic rhinitis.
18 Nov, 2022 | 13:09h | UTCLong-term Outcomes of Turbinate Surgery in Patients With Allergic Rhinitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery (free for a limited period)
SR | Mosquito aquatic habitat modification and manipulation interventions to control malaria.
17 Nov, 2022 | 12:06h | UTC
M-A | A short course of antibiotics is noninferior to long-course therapy in children with nonsevere pneumonia.
16 Nov, 2022 | 13:43h | UTCShort-Course vs Long-Course Antibiotic Therapy for Children With Nonsevere Community-Acquired Pneumonia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Review: Shorter antibiotic course sufficient for kids with pneumonia – CIDRAP
Related:
ACP Guidance: Appropriate Use of Short-Course Antibiotics in Common Infections
RCT: 7 days of antibiotic therapy as good as 14 days for afebrile men with urinary tract infection.
Meta-Analysis: Efficacy of Short-Course Antibiotic Treatments for Community-Acquired Pneumonia
SR | Immunostimulants vs. placebo for preventing exacerbations in adults with chronic bronchitis or COPD.
16 Nov, 2022 | 13:34h | UTC