Systematic Reviews & Meta-analysis
M-A | Erlotinib plus bevacizumab vs. erlotinib alone in patients with EGFR-positive advanced non-small-cell lung cancer.
22 Aug, 2022 | 12:04h | UTC
M-A | Minimally invasive versus open central pancreatectomy.
22 Aug, 2022 | 11:58h | UTCMinimally invasive versus open central pancreatectomy: Systematic review and meta-analysis – Surgery
Calcium for pre-eclampsia prevention | A systematic review and network meta-analysis to guide personalized antenatal care.
22 Aug, 2022 | 11:47h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Meta-analysis finds that low-dose calcium supplementation is as effective as high-dose calcium in halving the risk of pre-eclampsia when baseline calcium intake is low.https://t.co/ZejDiB4vNE
— BJOG (@BJOGTweets) June 8, 2022
M-A | Incidence of neonatal developmental dysplasia of the hip and late detection rates based on screening strategy.
19 Aug, 2022 | 16:07h | UTCCommentary: Universal Hip Screening in Babies Associated With Overtreatment — Late detection of hip dysplasia and need for surgery not helped by universal screening – MedPage Today (free registration required)
Commentary on Twitter
Universal ultrasound hip screening in neonates led to higher initial treatment rates without reducing the rates of late discovered cases of hip dysplasia. @ilarikuitunen @VPonkilainen https://t.co/OoXHoiTYtW
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) August 18, 2022
M-A | Efficacy of corticosteroids for hand osteoarthritis.
19 Aug, 2022 | 16:03h | UTC
M-A | Performance of confirmatory tests for diagnosing primary aldosteronism.
18 Aug, 2022 | 12:54h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
https://twitter.com/HyperAHA/status/1559624529869160448
M-A | Interventions for the prevention or treatment of epidural-related maternal fever.
18 Aug, 2022 | 12:45h | UTC
Treatments for vaginal thrush: a quick look at the evidence.
17 Aug, 2022 | 14:16h | UTCOriginal Reviews:
Treatment for recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (thrush) – Cochrane Library
Systematic Review | Menopausal status, ultrasound and biomarker tests in combination for the diagnosis of ovarian cancer in symptomatic women.
17 Aug, 2022 | 14:12h | UTC
Talking about dying: better conversations at the end of life.
17 Aug, 2022 | 14:14h | UTCTalking about dying: better conversations at the end of life – Evidently Cochrane
Original Reviews:
Commentary on Twitter
New @CochraneUK blog: @SarahChapman30 reflects on text conversations she had with her Mum’s carer when her Mum was dying during lockdown & explores recent evidence on good communication between health professionals, those who are dying & their families: https://t.co/WzA1Ff8jdF pic.twitter.com/fSlRyEOVym
— The Cochrane Library (@CochraneLibrary) August 16, 2022
Systematic Review | Accuracy of measures for antiretroviral adherence in people living with HIV.
17 Aug, 2022 | 14:11h | UTCAccuracy of measures for antiretroviral adherence in people living with HIV – Cochrane Library
M-A | Extent of tumor resection and survival in pediatric patients with high-grade gliomas.
17 Aug, 2022 | 14:00h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
In this systematic review and meta-analysis of pediatric high-grade gliomas, gross total resection was associated with better overall survival than subtotal resection and biopsy. https://t.co/QpKiDKpYYs
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) August 16, 2022
M-A | Association of anticancer immune checkpoint inhibitors with patient-reported outcomes assessed in randomized clinical trials.
17 Aug, 2022 | 14:02h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Immunotherapy was associated with improved the quality of life of patients with advanced cancer, according to results of this comprehensive meta-analysis and systematic review of 34 RCTs of immune checkpoint inhibitors. https://t.co/uSLFT3Nuww
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) August 16, 2022
M-A | The incidence and risk of venous thromboembolism associated with peripherally inserted central venous catheters in hospitalized patients.
17 Aug, 2022 | 13:49h | UTC
Network M-A | Comparison of doses and injection sites of botulinum toxin for chronic anal fissure.
17 Aug, 2022 | 13:48h | UTC
M-A | Dexmedetomidine versus clonidine as an adjuvant to local anesthetic in brachial plexus blocks.
17 Aug, 2022 | 13:44h | UTC
Network M-A | Efficacy and safety of 12 immunosuppressive agents for idiopathic membranous nephropathy in adults.
16 Aug, 2022 | 13:10h | UTCRelated:
M-A | How effective is indocyanine green in localization of malignant pulmonary nodules?
16 Aug, 2022 | 13:09h | UTC
M-A | Effect of regional anesthesia on postoperative delirium.
16 Aug, 2022 | 13:08h | UTC
M-A | Efficacy and safety of unilateral biportal endoscopy versus other spine surgery.
16 Aug, 2022 | 13:06h | UTC
M-A | Infant BCG vaccination and risk of pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis throughout the life course.
15 Aug, 2022 | 12:21h | UTCInvited Commentary: Infant BCG vaccination is beneficial, but not sufficient – The Lancet Global Health
News Release: BCG vaccine prevents tuberculosis in young children, but not adults – Boston University School of Public Health
Commentary from the author on Twitter (thread – click for more)
https://twitter.com/LeoMarti_EpiTB/status/1557138585119141889
Network M-A | Tocolytics for delaying preterm birth.
15 Aug, 2022 | 12:17h | UTCTocolytics for delaying preterm birth: a network meta‐analysis – Cochrane Library
News Release: Preterm birth delay drugs safe for global reduction in neonatal death – University of Birmingham
M-A of randomized trials | Prophylactic tranexamic acid to reduce blood loss and related morbidities during hysterectomy.
15 Aug, 2022 | 11:49h | UTC
Systematic Review | Psychological therapies for temporomandibular disorders.
15 Aug, 2022 | 11:39h | UTCPsychological therapies for temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) – Cochrane Library
M-A | Medications for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.
12 Aug, 2022 | 14:32h | UTC