Systematic Reviews & Meta-analysis
M-A | The outcome of post-cardiotomy extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in neonates and pediatric patients.
4 Aug, 2022 | 13:48h | UTC
M-A | Repeat hepatic resection vs. percutaneous ablation for the treatment of recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma.
4 Aug, 2022 | 13:27h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Recurrent #HCC after resection: re-resect or ablate?
?#systematicreviewRedo-Resection has:
– ⏫Morbidity 17% vs 3%
– ⏫ recurrence free survival (HR 0.79)
– ⚖️ overall survival (HR 0.93 (0.83-1.04))https://t.co/WWwsHNkNQ9#SoMe4Surgery #some4hpb@SEIQuirurgica @asgbi pic.twitter.com/h4apdpY7eh— BJS Open (@BjsOpen) May 6, 2022
M-A | Response to acute monotherapy for major depressive disorder in randomized, placebo controlled trials.
3 Aug, 2022 | 14:31h | UTC
M-A | GLP1 receptor agonists are associated with increased risk of progression of retinopathy in patients with type 2 diabetes.
2 Aug, 2022 | 12:32h | UTCProgression of retinopathy with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists with cardiovascular benefits in type 2 diabetes – A systematic review and meta-analysis – Journal of Diabetes and its Complications (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: GLP1 RA use tied to increased risk of rapidly worsening retinopathy in type 2 diabetes – Medical Dialogues
M-A | Perioperative care bundles for the prevention of surgical-site infections.
2 Aug, 2022 | 12:30h | UTC
Systematic Review | Physical activity for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome.
2 Aug, 2022 | 12:12h | UTCPhysical activity for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome – Cochrane Library
M-A | The prevalence and incidence of NAFLD worldwide.
2 Aug, 2022 | 11:34h | UTCThe prevalence and incidence of NAFLD worldwide: a systematic review and meta-analysis – The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: NAFLD Incidence, Prevalence Increasing Worldwide – HCPLive
Commentary on Twitter
New research – Riazi et al – The prevalence and incidence of NAFLD worldwide: a systematic review and meta-analysishttps://t.co/hiVx22z9vQ#NAFLD #fattyliver @gilkaplan #livertwitter pic.twitter.com/Qh2D1F7hXN
— The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology (@LancetGastroHep) July 5, 2022
M-A | Probiotics in critical illness.
1 Aug, 2022 | 12:28h | UTCProbiotics in Critical Illness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials – Critical Care Medicine (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
#OpenAccess #VisualAbstract @SameerSharifMD et al: Sys Review & MA of #Probiotics in #CritCareMed
67 RCTs 8483 pts
⬇️VAP HAP #ICULOS, #mechvent
No effect on mortality
Low certainty evidenceLink: https://t.co/kN7FliTpbr@SCCM #CritCareMed @Bram_Rochwerg @leashgreer pic.twitter.com/pROjhq9T2J
— Critical Care Medicine (@CritCareMed) July 22, 2022
M-A | Respiratory support strategy in adults with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure.
1 Aug, 2022 | 12:18h | UTC
M-A | Prevalence of suicidal ideation and self-harm behaviors in children aged 12 years and younger.
1 Aug, 2022 | 12:01h | UTCPrevalence of suicidal ideation and self-harm behaviours in children aged 12 years and younger: a systematic review and meta-analysis – The Lancet Psychiatry (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
*New* systematic review & meta-analysis estimates a prevalence of 7·5% for suicidal ideation, 2·2% for suicide planning, 1·4% for self-harm, 1·3% for suicide attempts, & 21·9% for non-suicidal self-injury in children aged ≤12 years
In @TheLancetPsych #childhoodsuicide https://t.co/wFbv6eKpNs
— The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health (@LancetChildAdol) July 28, 2022
M-A | Cardiovascular and venous thromboembolic risk with Janus Kinase inhibitors in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases.
1 Aug, 2022 | 11:52h | UTC
M-A | Endoscopic resection versus surgery in the treatment of early gastric cancer.
1 Aug, 2022 | 11:56h | UTC
Network M-A | Efficacy of biological therapies and small molecules in induction and maintenance of remission in luminal Crohn’s disease.
1 Aug, 2022 | 11:45h | UTCEfficacy of biological therapies and small molecules in induction and maintenance of remission in luminal Crohn’s disease: systematic review and network meta-analysis – Gut (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Systematic Review | Rapid, point‐of‐care antigen tests for diagnosis of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection.
29 Jul, 2022 | 12:39h | UTCRapid, point‐of‐care antigen tests for diagnosis of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection – Cochrane Library
Summary: How accurate are rapid antigen tests for diagnosing COVID-19? – Cochrane Library
Systematic Review | Antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants for hypertension.
29 Jul, 2022 | 12:29h | UTCAntiplatelet agents and anticoagulants for hypertension – Cochrane Library
Summary: Antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants for high blood pressure – Cochrane Library
Commentary on Twitter
Do #antiplatelet agents & #anticoagulants improve outcomes in people with #hypertension?
Our newly updated @CochraneLibrary review looks at the evidence of 6 RCTs involving more than 61,000 participants: https://t.co/zaXP4YLg4n#CochraneEvidence #blogshot pic.twitter.com/X1DK2NTCtb
— Cochrane Hypertension (@CochraneHTN) July 28, 2022
M-A | Lung cancer occurrence after an episode of tuberculosis.
29 Jul, 2022 | 12:28h | UTC
M-A | Socioeconomic indicators of treatment prognosis for adults with depression.
29 Jul, 2022 | 12:17h | UTCNews Release: People without jobs or secure housing have worse outcomes when treated for depression – University College London
Commentary on Twitter
Socioeconomic disadvantage in employment and housing is associated with considerably worse outcomes in #depression, regardless of treatment type and after adjusting for clinical prognostic factors. https://t.co/bVTQv5zx8C
— JAMA Psychiatry (@JAMAPsych) May 6, 2022
M-A | Nonoperative vs. operative management of uncomplicated acute appendicitis.
28 Jul, 2022 | 13:30h | UTCNonoperative vs Operative Management of Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
Related:
Review: Diagnosis of uncomplicated and complicated appendicitis in adults.
A Randomized trial comparing antibiotics with appendectomy for appendicitis
Commentary on Twitter
Nonoperative management with #antibiotics may be an alternative option to appendectomy in adult patients with uncomplicated acute #appendicitis, noting the possibility of longer hospital stays and potentially higher rates of recurrent appendicitis. https://t.co/4RbzU8SC8i
— JAMA Surgery (@JAMASurgery) July 27, 2022
M-A | Negative-pressure wound therapy for prevention of sternal wound infection after adult cardiac surgery.
28 Jul, 2022 | 13:03h | UTC
M-A | The efficacy of topical sucralfate in improving pain and wound healing after hemorrhoidectomy procedure.
28 Jul, 2022 | 13:02h | UTC
M-A | Treating eosinophilic esophagitis with budesonide.
27 Jul, 2022 | 12:06h | UTC
M-A | Comparison of the efficacy and safety of quetiapine and lithium for bipolar depression.
27 Jul, 2022 | 11:55h | UTC
M-A | Effectiveness of wearable activity trackers to increase physical activity and improve health.
26 Jul, 2022 | 13:27h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Effectiveness of wearable activity trackers to increase physical activity and improve health: a systematic review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses https://t.co/JecWHjcnpg pic.twitter.com/MPnQHU1VQQ
— Søren T. Skou (@STSkou) July 21, 2022
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Systematic Review | Antiplatelet agents for the treatment of deep venous thrombosis.
26 Jul, 2022 | 12:44h | UTCAntiplatelet agents for the treatment of deep venous thrombosis – Cochrane Library
Summary: Aspirin and similar drugs for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) – Cochrane Library
Central venous catheter (CVC) management: evidence round-up.
26 Jul, 2022 | 12:41h | UTCCentral venous catheter (CVC) management: evidence round-up – Cochrane Library