Systematic Reviews & Meta-analysis
M-A | Effect of goal-directed fluid therapy on renal function in critically ill patients.
12 Aug, 2022 | 14:19h | UTC
Systematic Review | Inhaled antibiotics for pulmonary exacerbations in cystic fibrosis.
11 Aug, 2022 | 11:59h | UTCInhaled antibiotics for pulmonary exacerbations in cystic fibrosis – Cochrane Library
M-A | Use of folic acid supplementation to halt and even reverse the progression of gastric precancerous conditions.
11 Aug, 2022 | 11:51h | UTCCommentary: Can Folic Acid Halt or Reverse Progression of Gastric Precancerous Conditions? – Medscape (free registration required)
M-A | Association of dual antiplatelet therapy with ticagrelor with vein graft failure after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
10 Aug, 2022 | 15:32h | UTCAssociation of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy With Ticagrelor With Vein Graft Failure After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Balancing the Risks and Benefits of Antiplatelet Therapy After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Author Interview: Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery in 2022 – JAMA
News Release: Two-medication strategy offers both benefit and risk after coronary artery bypass surgery – Weill Cornell Medicine
Systematic Review | Catheter‐directed therapies for the treatment of high risk (massive) and intermediate risk (submassive) acute pulmonary embolism.
10 Aug, 2022 | 12:32h | UTC
Cohort Study | Association of younger vs. older ages with changes in incidence of stroke and other vascular events, 2002-2018.
10 Aug, 2022 | 15:30h | UTCAssociation of Younger vs Older Ages With Changes in Incidence of Stroke and Other Vascular Events, 2002-2018 – JAMA (free for a limited period)
See also: Diverging Temporal Trends in Stroke Incidence in Younger vs Older People: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Neurology (free for a limited period)
Commentaries on Twitter
Data from Oxford area in @JAMA_current show worrisome incr. in stroke rate in adults <55 yrs comparing two time periods. 67% incr seen in younger adults, 15% decr in older adults. Need further study of why young stroke rates are on the rise#MYStrokeCenterhttps://t.co/MG4MgUGAA4
— Seemant Chaturvedi (@ChaturvediNeuro) August 9, 2022
The consistently divergent temporal trend in stroke incidence at younger vs older ages highlights the urgent need to better understand etiology and prevention of stroke at younger ages. https://t.co/phhRcpWwRw
— JAMA Neurology (@JAMANeuro) August 9, 2022
Systematic Review | Patch angioplasty versus primary closure for carotid endarterectomy.
10 Aug, 2022 | 12:30h | UTCPatch angioplasty versus primary closure for carotid endarterectomy – Cochrane Library
Summary: Patch angioplasty versus primary closure for carotid endarterectomy – Cochrane Library
Systematic Review | Laser trabeculoplasty for open‐angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
10 Aug, 2022 | 12:28h | UTCLaser trabeculoplasty for open‐angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension – Cochrane Library
Summary: Laser trabeculoplasty for open-angle glaucoma – Cochrane Library
Related Study: Randomized Trial: Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty vs. Eye Drops for First-line Treatment of Ocular Hypertension and Glaucoma
Systematic Review | Different corticosteroids and regimens for accelerating fetal lung maturation for babies at risk of preterm birth.
10 Aug, 2022 | 12:26h | UTC
M-A | Global prevalence and incidence of tinnitus.
9 Aug, 2022 | 12:57h | UTCGlobal Prevalence and Incidence of Tinnitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Neurology (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Review: Global Pooled Prevalence of Tinnitus 14.4 Percent – HealthDay
Commentary on Twitter
The global burden of #tinnitus is large, similar to #migraine and pain, and the lack of effective treatment options justifies a major investment in research in this area. https://t.co/9uVJmnYh9c
— JAMA Neurology (@JAMANeuro) August 8, 2022
Systematic Review | Smoking cessation for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
9 Aug, 2022 | 12:42h | UTCSmoking cessation for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease – Cochrane Library
M-A | Management of neovascular glaucoma.
9 Aug, 2022 | 12:37h | UTC
Cochrane Collection | Achieving sustainable healthcare through deprescribing of unnecessary medications: making sense of the evidence.
8 Aug, 2022 | 11:50h | UTC
Systematic Review | Impact of low‐dose computed tomography screening on lung cancer‐related mortality.
8 Aug, 2022 | 11:52h | UTCSummary: Impact of computed tomography (CT) on lung cancer screening – Cochrane Library
Related:
Screening for Lung Cancer: CHEST Guideline and Expert Panel Report.
M-A | Effectiveness and safety of new oral and injectable agents for in-hospital management of type 2 diabetes in general wards.
8 Aug, 2022 | 11:37h | UTC
M-A | The efficacy and safety of paravertebral block for postoperative analgesia in renal surgery.
8 Aug, 2022 | 11:32h | UTC
Systematic Review | Hydrogel dressings for venous leg ulcers.
8 Aug, 2022 | 11:27h | UTCHydrogel dressings for venous leg ulcers – Cochrane Library
Summary: Hydrogel dressings for venous leg ulcers – Cochrane Library
Systematic Review | Action observation for upper limb rehabilitation after stroke.
8 Aug, 2022 | 11:26h | UTCAction observation for upper limb rehabilitation after stroke – Cochrane Library
M-A | Role of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination on HPV infection and recurrence of HPV related disease after local surgical treatment.
5 Aug, 2022 | 14:43h | UTCNews Release: HPV vaccination alongside surgery for cervical lesions may reduce risk of further disease – BMJ Newsroom
M-A | Risk factors for primary pelvic organ prolapse and prolapse recurrence.
5 Aug, 2022 | 14:42h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
AJOG Systematic Review: Risk factors for primary pelvic organ prolapse and prolapse recurrence: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis https://t.co/9fDAzCZnj2 pic.twitter.com/GyfWE4L7EZ
— AJOG (@AJOG_thegray) August 1, 2022
Heavy periods: evidence to help you weigh up treatment options.
5 Aug, 2022 | 14:40h | UTCHeavy periods: evidence to help you weigh up treatment options – Evidently Cochrane
Original Article: Interventions for heavy menstrual bleeding; overview of Cochrane reviews and network meta‐analysis – Cochrane Library
M-A | Efficacy of Doxycycline for mild-to-moderate community-acquired pneumonia in adults.
4 Aug, 2022 | 14:17h | UTCEfficacy of Doxycycline for Mild-to-moderate Community-acquired Pneumonia in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials – Clinical Infectious Diseases (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
🆕⚡⚡Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials @CIDJournal
Efficacy of Doxycycline for Mild-to-moderate CAP in Adults
The efficacy of doxycycline was comparable to macrolides or fluoroquinolones in mild-moderate CAP #IDTwitter https://t.co/L7UBBUc4Dm— Antibiotic Steward Bassam Ghanem 🅱️C🆔🅿️🌟 (@ABsteward) July 29, 2022
Systematic Review | Implementation research on noncommunicable disease prevention and control interventions in low- and middle-income countries.
4 Aug, 2022 | 14:01h | UTC
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