Systematic Reviews & Meta-analysis
Systematic Review | Chest physiotherapy for pneumonia in adults.
8 Sep, 2022 | 14:36h | UTCChest physiotherapy for pneumonia in adults – Cochrane Library
Summary: Chest physiotherapy for pneumonia in adults – Cochrane Library
Systematic Review | Hypoxia‐inducible factor stabilizers for the anemia of chronic kidney disease.
8 Sep, 2022 | 14:35h | UTCHypoxia‐inducible factor stabilisers for the anaemia of chronic kidney disease – Cochrane Library
M-A | Effect of high-flow nasal oxygen on hypoxemia during procedural sedation.
8 Sep, 2022 | 14:26h | UTC
M-A | Hypocalcemia following thyroidectomy among patients who have previously undergone bariatric surgery.
8 Sep, 2022 | 14:25h | UTCHypocalcaemia following thyroidectomy among patients who have previously undergone bariatric surgery: systematic review and meta-analysis – British Journal of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Systematic Review | Probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory tract infections.
6 Sep, 2022 | 14:40h | UTCProbiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory tract infections – Cochrane Library
Commentary on Twitter
#probiotics for preventing colds? @CochraneARI looked at 24 studies w 6,950 people.
👍 may be beneficial in preventing at least 1 occurrence of acute upper respiratory tract infection #URTI & likely beneficial in preventing 3 occurrences of URTIs.https://t.co/A6XxrjKKcI pic.twitter.com/mDR3NYLLzQ— The Cochrane Library (@CochraneLibrary) August 24, 2022
M-A | Primary surgery vs. primary rehabilitation for treating anterior cruciate ligament injuries.
6 Sep, 2022 | 14:35h | UTCNews Release: Anterior cruciate ligament tear: Is an operation always necessary? – Judith Merkelt-Jedamzik, Hochschule für Gesundheit
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Commentary on Twitter
#NEW research: Surgery vs rehab for ACL injury ⚡️
What is the effectiveness of primary rehabilitation with optional surgical reconstruction compared to early surgical reconstruction for ACL rupture?
The findings are IN 💥
READ HERE ➡️ https://t.co/EWkeMnHP3s pic.twitter.com/Y9qf07mT4l
— British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) (@BJSM_BMJ) August 30, 2022
Systematic Review | Opioid agonist treatment for people who are dependent on pharmaceutical opioids.
6 Sep, 2022 | 14:31h | UTCOpioid agonist treatment for people who are dependent on pharmaceutical opioids – Cochrane Library
M-A | Safety and efficacy of abacavir for treating infants, children, and adolescents living with HIV.
6 Sep, 2022 | 14:27h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
*New meta-analysis* supports the use of #abacavir as a preferred first-line regimen for infants & children living with #HIV
By @jujesson & colleagueshttps://t.co/WSvp5ZOUf1 pic.twitter.com/qFBo5O3zJC
— The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health (@LancetChildAdol) September 5, 2022
Systematic Review | Antifungal therapies for allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis in people with cystic fibrosis.
5 Sep, 2022 | 14:15h | UTC
Systematic Review | Hydroxyurea for sickle cell disease.
5 Sep, 2022 | 14:14h | UTCHydroxyurea (hydroxycarbamide) for sickle cell disease – Cochrane Library
Summary: Hydroxyurea (also known as hydroxycarbamide) for people with sickle cell disease – Cochrane Library
Systematic Review | Contrast‐enhanced ultrasound for the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma in adults with chronic liver disease.
5 Sep, 2022 | 14:13h | UTC
Systematic Review | Luteal phase support for women trying to conceive by intrauterine insemination or sexual intercourse.
2 Sep, 2022 | 13:08h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
❓ What is the effectiveness and safety of luteal support for those trying to conceive by intrauterine insemination #IUI or by sexual intercourse?
New @CochraneCGF systematic review looks at the evidence from 25 RCTs involving 5,111 participants. https://t.co/jjsetCMo3E pic.twitter.com/tWNtGx8rdC— The Cochrane Library (@CochraneLibrary) September 2, 2022
M-A | Which surgeries are the best choice for chronic pancreatitis.
2 Sep, 2022 | 13:05h | UTC
Systematic Review | Interventions to prevent or treat heavy menstrual bleeding or pain associated with intrauterine‐device use.
2 Sep, 2022 | 13:07h | UTC
Study Commentary | Zinc for the prevention or treatment of respiratory tract infections: a new systematic review.
1 Sep, 2022 | 11:46h | UTC
Meta-analysis of observational studies | Leisure activities and the risk of dementia.
1 Sep, 2022 | 11:44h | UTCLeisure Activities and the Risk of Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis – Neurology
News Release: Which Leisure Activities Are Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia? – American Academy of Neurology
Meta-analysis of randomized trials | Antibiotic therapy vs. appendicectomy for uncomplicated acute appendicitis.
1 Sep, 2022 | 11:40h | UTCRelated:
Review: Diagnosis of uncomplicated and complicated appendicitis in adults.
A Randomized trial comparing antibiotics with appendectomy for appendicitis
Commentary on Twitter
👼 The reborn of surgery for uncomplicated acute appendicitis ?!
🧐 RCT comparing antibiotic 🤜🤛 appendicectomy: meta analysis of > 3000 patients
💊 No benefit on complications and LOS
🏥 Antibiotics 6X increase in hospital readmission!
🆓 full text https://t.co/VhL9u0Weua pic.twitter.com/SdyK0rKS3f
— Giovanni Marchegiani (@Gio_Marchegiani) August 17, 2022
Systematic Review | The effect of heparin and its preparations on disseminated intravascular coagulation mortality and hospitalization.
1 Sep, 2022 | 11:34h | UTC
Systematic Review | Duplex ultrasound for diagnosing symptomatic carotid stenosis in the extracranial segments.
1 Sep, 2022 | 11:36h | UTC
Systematic Review | Predictors of burnout among healthcare providers.
31 Aug, 2022 | 11:50h | UTCPredictors of burnout among US healthcare providers: a systematic review – BMJ Open
Commentary on Twitter
Workload, work/life balance, job autonomy and perceived support from leadership, have strong associations with risk for burnout in US healthcare providers. https://t.co/GjseiefjM7 pic.twitter.com/uisEcTs7Lk
— BMJ_Open (@BMJ_Open) August 25, 2022
Study Commentary | Self-harm in autistic people: meta-analysis confirms higher risk compared to non-autistic people.
31 Aug, 2022 | 11:44h | UTCOriginal Article: Risk of Self-harm in Children and Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Network Open
Meta-analysis of randomized trials | Efficacy and safety of Plazomicin in the treatment of Enterobacterales infections.
31 Aug, 2022 | 11:39h | UTC
M-A | Efficacy of telemedicine for the management of cardiovascular disease.
31 Aug, 2022 | 11:35h | UTC
Network M-A | Comparison of analgesic effects of different regional blocks in video-assisted thoracic and breast surgeries.
31 Aug, 2022 | 11:34h | UTC
#ESCCongress – M-A | Radial access for coronary interventions confers lower mortality than femoral access.
30 Aug, 2022 | 12:17h | UTCNews Release: Radial access for coronary interventions confers lower mortality than femoral access – European Society of Cardiology
Original Study: Impact on Mortality and Major Bleeding of Radial Versus Femoral Artery Access for Coronary Angiography or Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: a Meta-analysis of Individual Patient Data from Seven Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trials – Circulation (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Less Death, Major Bleeding With Transradial Access: Meta-analysis – TCTMD
Commentary on Twitter
#OriginalResearch SimPub #ESCCongress: In a individual-level meta-analysis of 21,600 patients undergoing coronary angiography, radial approach was associated with ⬇️ all-cause mortality (1.5 vs 2.1%) and ⬇️… @GargiuloG83 @vlgmrc @DanieleGiacoppo @SVRaoMD https://t.co/aOJ7ZgaJmK pic.twitter.com/gbWzUNTQck
— Circulation (@CircAHA) August 29, 2022