Systematic Reviews & Meta-analysis
M-A | Toxicity profiles of systemic therapies for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma.
26 Jul, 2022 | 12:34h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
This meta-analysis of 30 high-quality RCTs in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma found that immune checkpoint inhibitors were associated with similar liver toxicity but lower serious adverse events compared to tyrosine kinase inhibitors. https://t.co/i0gJg0bqdX
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) July 18, 2022
Mesh-fixation technique for inguinal hernia repair: umbrella review.
26 Jul, 2022 | 12:30h | UTCMesh-fixation technique for inguinal hernia repair: umbrella review – BJS Open
Commentary on Twitter
What is the evidence for mesh fixation in #inguinalhernia? Overview of 30 #systematicreview
⚡️chronic pain worse w/tackers vs glue
⚖️ no diff in recurrence btw glue/suture & tacker fixation+ more data in comprehensive review#some4surgery @eurohernias https://t.co/kL3cJL5Y5l pic.twitter.com/b1sQDG1mKL
— BJS Open (@BjsOpen) July 18, 2022
M-A | Mortality and clinical predictors after percutaneous mitral valve repair for secondary mitral regurgitation.
26 Jul, 2022 | 11:49h | UTC
Systematic Review | Intratympanic corticosteroids for sudden sensorineural hearing loss.
26 Jul, 2022 | 11:42h | UTCIntratympanic corticosteroids for sudden sensorineural hearing loss – Cochrane Library
Summary: Treatment of sudden hearing loss with corticosteroids applied into the middle ear – Cochrane Library
M-A | TSH and FT4 reference intervals in pregnancy.
25 Jul, 2022 | 12:56h | UTC
M-A | Antihistamines are better than benzodiazepines for symptomatic control in patients with acute vertigo.
25 Jul, 2022 | 12:52h | UTCEfficacy of Benzodiazepines or Antihistamines for Patients With Acute Vertigo: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Neurology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
Study found #benzodiazepines were inferior to #antihistamines for immediate relief of acute #vertigo. Benzodiazepine use is not supported by randomized controlled data for improvement in any outcomes related to acute vertigo. https://t.co/e9NQ1hFMIK
— JAMA Neurology (@JAMANeuro) July 18, 2022
Systematic Review | Cognitive behavioral therapy (group) for schizophrenia.
25 Jul, 2022 | 12:48h | UTCCognitive behavioural therapy (group) for schizophrenia – Cochrane Library
Summary: Group cognitive behavioural therapy for schizophrenia – Cochrane Library
Systematic Review | Taxane monotherapy regimens for treating recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer.
25 Jul, 2022 | 12:47h | UTC
M-A | Evidence on indications and techniques to increase the future liver remnant in children undergoing extended hepatectomy.
22 Jul, 2022 | 11:33h | UTC
Systematic Review | Extended‐release methylphenidate for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults.
22 Jul, 2022 | 11:24h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
New review published on 'Extended-release methylphenidate for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults'! Read it on @CochraneLibrary at https://t.co/aaFmEAP8c2 pic.twitter.com/scnKmlcHh1
— CochraneDPLP (@CochraneDPLP) February 28, 2022
M-A | Family interventions for relapse prevention in schizophrenia.
22 Jul, 2022 | 11:22h | UTCFamily interventions for relapse prevention in schizophrenia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis – The Lancet Psychiatry (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Almost All Family Interventions Can Prevent Relapse in Schizophrenia – HealthDay
Commentary on Twitter
"We suggest that policy makers integrate family interventions into standard clinical practice. If resources are limited, simple family psychoeducation should be offered."
New Researchhttps://t.co/9vXvvjwd5Z
— The Lancet Psychiatry (@TheLancetPsych) January 28, 2022
Development and validation of a decision support tool for the diagnosis of acute heart failure: systematic review, meta-analysis, and modelling study.
22 Jul, 2022 | 11:18h | UTC
Commentary from the author on Twitter
In an international collaborative analysis, we developed a decision-support tool (CoDE-HF) that rules-in and rules-out acute heart failure more accurately than any approach using NT-proBNP thresholds alone- published today @bmj_latest https://t.co/JtPBEzcGqu pic.twitter.com/bCo9Xlzt5b
— Ken Lee (@KuanKenLee) June 13, 2022
Under a http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ license
M-A | Oral pharmacological treatments for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
22 Jul, 2022 | 11:12h | UTC
M-A | Anesthetic exposure during childhood and neurodevelopmental outcomes.
22 Jul, 2022 | 11:10h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
This meta-analysis of 31 studies found childhood exposure to general anesthesia was associated with neurodevelopmental deficits across several domains, including behavioral problems, non-verbal reasoning, and executive & motor function. https://t.co/iqgE85ZaeV
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) June 16, 2022
Systematic Review | Type of anesthesia for acute ischemic stroke endovascular treatment.
21 Jul, 2022 | 13:06h | UTCType of anaesthesia for acute ischaemic stroke endovascular treatment – Cochrane Library
Evidence Review | Exercise training for adults having maintenance dialysis.
21 Jul, 2022 | 13:04h | UTCExercise training for adults having maintenance dialysis – Evidently Cochrane
Original Study: Exercise training for adults undergoing maintenance dialysis – Cochrane Library
M-A | Loop diuretics in adult intensive care patients with fluid overload.
21 Jul, 2022 | 12:56h | UTC
Psychological violence in dating relationships among adolescents | A systematic review and meta-analysis of prevention programs.
21 Jul, 2022 | 12:47h | UTC
M-A | Effects of transcranial direct current stimulation on poststroke dysphagia.
21 Jul, 2022 | 12:49h | UTC
Systematic Review | Patient-level interventions to reduce alcohol-related harms in low- and middle-income countries.
21 Jul, 2022 | 12:43h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
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A very productive course on systematic reviews at @DukeGHI resulted in a study that summarized findings on the effectiveness of interventions to reduce alcohol-related harms in LMICs. Check it out!
➡️https://t.co/LtQhCx6Kh3 pic.twitter.com/WksDicEqpy— GEMINI Research Center (@GEMINI_Research) April 12, 2022
M-A | Effectiveness of interventions to improve medication adherence in adults with depressive disorders.
21 Jul, 2022 | 12:33h | UTC
M-A | Colchicine does not improve outcomes in patients with COVID-19.
20 Jul, 2022 | 12:20h | UTC
M-A | Associations of multidomain interventions with improvements in cognition in mild cognitive impairment.
20 Jul, 2022 | 11:57h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
In this meta-analysis of 28 studies, multidomain interventions such as combined cognitive + physical training improved cognitive outcomes in older adults with mild cognitive impairment vs cognitive or physical training alone. https://t.co/7cI9gbyTrj
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) May 3, 2022
M-A | Efficacy and tolerability of cranial electrotherapy stimulation in the treatment of anxiety.
20 Jul, 2022 | 11:42h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
MA: cranial electrotherapy stimulation, a portable device, reduced anxiety symptoms vs. control group [g= −0.625; −0.952 to −0.298]. CES reduced both primary and secondary anxiety (g= −1.218 and −0.334, respectively). No severe AEs were reported https://t.co/Z9f9vnvmVD pic.twitter.com/wyN91oz7Mi
— PfOL (@psychopharmacol) June 15, 2022
Evidence for Nursing: new evidence and resources.
19 Jul, 2022 | 13:46h | UTCEvidence for Nursing: new evidence and resources – July 2022 – Evidently Cochrane