Systematic Reviews & Meta-analysis
Study Commentary: Telemental health is promising as an effective and engaging alternative for in-person therapy.
11 Mar, 2022 | 09:26h | UTCOriginal Study: Implementation of Telemental Health Services Before COVID-19: Rapid Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews – Journal of Medical Internet Research
RCT: In patients with low-risk thyroid cancer, thyroidectomy without ablation radioiodine was noninferior to thyroidectomy with ablation radioiodine at 3 years.
10 Mar, 2022 | 10:59h | UTCThyroidectomy without Radioiodine in Patients with Low-Risk Thyroid Cancer – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: New research casts doubt on a cornerstone of thyroid cancer treatment – STAT
Commentary on Twitter
In RCT involving patients with low-risk differentiated thyroid cancer undergoing thyroidectomy, a follow-up strategy that did not involve the use of radioiodine was noninferior to the use of radioiodine in the response to treatment at 3 years. https://t.co/RaJL3tdE4T pic.twitter.com/8nIPw50nkg
— NEJM (@NEJM) March 9, 2022
Meta-analysis of randomized trials: benefits and harms of direct oral anticoagulation and low molecular weight heparin for thromboprophylaxis in patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery.
10 Mar, 2022 | 10:48h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Led by Maura Marcucci, network meta-analysis of of 68 surgery #RCT's (45,445 patients; mainly #ortho) found that #DOAC's & #LMWH reduce #VTE but probably increase major bleeding to a similar extent. DOACs probably prevent symptomatic VTE more than #LMWH. https://t.co/7vrgVpfD3s pic.twitter.com/H5Fuq7p1hi
— Kari Tikkinen (@KariTikkinen) March 9, 2022
M-A: Comparative efficacy and tolerability of 32 oral and long-acting injectable antipsychotics for the maintenance treatment of adults with schizophrenia.
10 Mar, 2022 | 10:54h | UTCComparative efficacy and tolerability of 32 oral and long-acting injectable antipsychotics for the maintenance treatment of adults with schizophrenia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Systematic Review: Pharmacotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder.
10 Mar, 2022 | 10:30h | UTCPharmacotherapy for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) – Cochrane Library
M-A: Association between maternal thyroid function and risk of gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia.
9 Mar, 2022 | 08:38h | UTCAssociation between maternal thyroid function and risk of gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia: a systematic review and individual-participant data meta-analysis – The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
New—Association between #maternal #thyroid function and risk of #gestational #hypertension and #pre-eclampsia: a systematic review and individual-participant data meta-analysis https://t.co/tlsDzX5C77 #thyroid #hypothyroidism #levothyroxine pic.twitter.com/aLu2ZgmWKl
— The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology (@TheLancetEndo) March 4, 2022
Degree of myopia and glaucoma risk: a dose-response meta-analysis.
8 Mar, 2022 | 08:32h | UTC
M-A: Site-specific therapy in cancers of unknown primary site.
8 Mar, 2022 | 08:23h | UTC
Systematic Review: Diagnostic test accuracy and cost‐effectiveness of tests for codeletion of chromosomal arms 1p and 19q in people with glioma.
8 Mar, 2022 | 08:24h | UTC
Systematic Review: Anticoagulants for people hospitalized with COVID‐19.
7 Mar, 2022 | 00:48h | UTCAnticoagulants for people hospitalised with COVID‐19 – Cochrane Library
Related: Anticoagulation in Patients With COVID-19: JACC Review Topic of the Week.
M-A: Clinical characteristics, surveillance, treatment allocation, and outcomes of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease-related hepatocellular carcinoma.
7 Mar, 2022 | 00:07h | UTC
Commentary from the author on Twitter (thread – click for more)
In this global study of NAFLD-related HCC, we determine:
1.Prevalence
2.Clinical characteristics
3.% cirrhosis
4.Surveillance
5.Treatment allocation
6.Outcomes#LiverCancerSIG #LivertwitterFree to read @TheLancetOncol https://t.co/vwAeicpWxq
1/n pic.twitter.com/gM1BHVSwXl
— Daniel Huang (@DrHuangDQ) March 4, 2022
Systematic Review: Proton pump inhibitor treatment initiated prior to endoscopic diagnosis in upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
6 Mar, 2022 | 23:41h | UTC
Systematic Review: Routine vaginal examinations compared to other methods for assessing progress of labor to improve outcomes for women and babies at term.
6 Mar, 2022 | 23:44h | UTCSummary: Routine vaginal examinations in labour – Cochrane Library
Systematic Review: Topical pharmacologic interventions versus placebo for epidemic keratoconjunctivitis.
4 Mar, 2022 | 08:46h | UTC
Systematic Review: Interventions for minimal change disease in adults with nephrotic syndrome.
4 Mar, 2022 | 08:47h | UTCInterventions for minimal change disease in adults with nephrotic syndrome – Cochrane Library
Commentary: Interventions for minimal change disease in adults with nephrotic syndrome – Cochrane Library
Daily steps and all-cause mortality: a meta-analysis of 15 international cohorts.
4 Mar, 2022 | 08:45h | UTCCommentaries:
Living a long life is a multi-step process – The Lancet Public Health
M-A: Use of tocilizumab and sarilumab alone or in combination with corticosteroids for covid-19.
3 Mar, 2022 | 08:49h | UTCEditorial: Treatment of severe covid-19 with interleukin 6 receptor inhibition – BMJ Medicine
Related study (just published): Mortality Rates Among Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19 Infection Treated With Tocilizumab and Corticosteroids: A Bayesian Reanalysis of a Previous Meta-analysis – JAMA Network Open
The effects of foods on LDL cholesterol levels: A systematic review of the accumulated evidence from systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials.
3 Mar, 2022 | 08:22h | UTC
Meta-analysis showed a 2.4-fold increased risk of cancer in patients with pediatric-onset inflammatory bowel disease.
3 Mar, 2022 | 08:06h | UTCCommentary: Kids With IBD Need Close Monitoring as They Grow Up — Meta-analysis confirms: substantially increased cancer risk in adulthood – MedPage Today (free registration required)
M-A: Association of tranexamic acid administration with mortality and thromboembolic events in patients with traumatic injury.
3 Mar, 2022 | 07:57h | UTCRelated:
Meta-analysis: Efficacy and safety of tranexamic acid in acute traumatic brain injury
Editorial: Is Tranexamic Acid Going to CRASH the Management of Traumatic Brain Injury?
M-A: Evaluation of budesonide-formoterol for maintenance and reliever therapy among patients with poorly controlled asthma.
3 Mar, 2022 | 07:59h | UTC
Systematic Review: Postcholecystectomy diarrhea rate and predictive factors.
2 Mar, 2022 | 08:48h | UTC
M-A: Survival for waitlisted kidney failure patients receiving transplantation vs. remaining on waiting list.
2 Mar, 2022 | 08:46h | UTC
Guideline: Plasma exchange and glucocorticoid dosing for patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis.
27 Feb, 2022 | 22:40h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
New rapid recommendation makes a weak recommendation against plasma exchange in patients with low risk of end stage kidney disease, and a weak recommendation in favour of plasma exchange in patients with moderate-high risk of ESKD https://t.co/PeEjSuRIxI #BMJInfographic pic.twitter.com/YR55t6XYhS
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) February 25, 2022
Meta-analysis of randomized trials: Effectiveness of physical activity interventions delivered or prompted by health professionals in primary care settings.
25 Feb, 2022 | 11:27h | UTCEditorial: Lack of physical activity is a global problem
News Release: Primary care exercise interventions help boost physical activity levels and reduce weight in adults – BMJ