Systematic Reviews & Meta-analysis
Cochrane publishes three rapid reviews of the evidence on different public health measures to slow the spread of COVID-19
18 Sep, 2020 | 09:33h | UTCSee update reviews: How effective is screening for COVID-19? AND Can travel-related control measures contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic? AND Does quarantine control coronavirus (COVID-2019) either alone or in combination with other public health measures?
Commentary on Twitter
? 3 rapid reviews of the evidence on different #publichealth measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 https://t.co/QShfHABEpL Quarantine, travel-related control measures, and Universal screening. – Open-access in @CochraneLibrary – #COVID #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/HqyQtYErfK
— The Cochrane Library (@CochraneLibrary) September 17, 2020
Updated Cochrane Rapid Review assesses the effectiveness of quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic
17 Sep, 2020 | 09:32h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Recently published: https://t.co/lLM4ehhyro Updated @cochranecollab Rapid Review assesses the effectiveness of #quarantine during the #COVID-19 pandemic. It includes 51 relevant studies – 22 more than in the first version. @CochraneAus pic.twitter.com/ME5CiuTzUa
— The Cochrane Library (@CochraneLibrary) September 16, 2020
When to replicate systematic reviews of interventions: Consensus checklist
17 Sep, 2020 | 09:23h | UTCWhen to replicate systematic reviews of interventions: consensus checklist – The BMJ
Commentary on Twitter
Delighted this is out today! Thanks to @CIHR_IRSC funding and great team: When to replicate systematic reviews of interventions: consensus checklist https://t.co/1WDc9a6VBq
— Vivian A Welch (@vawelch) September 15, 2020
Universal screening for SARS‐CoV‐2 infection: A rapid review
16 Sep, 2020 | 09:01h | UTCUniversal screening for SARS‐CoV‐2 infection: a rapid review – Cochrane Library
Commentary: Cochrane Rapid Review investigates the effectiveness of screening for COVID-19 – Cochrane Library
Systematic review: Interventions for American cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis
16 Sep, 2020 | 08:47h | UTCInterventions for American cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis – Cochrane Library
Commentary on Twitter
Interventions for American cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis https://t.co/3DFXrAUOEc Updated systematic review includes 75 studies with 6533 randomised participants. #ACML is a disfiguring disease caused by parasites, transmitted to humans by sandflies. @CochraneMoss
— The Cochrane Library (@CochraneLibrary) September 15, 2020
Systematic review: Prediction of poor neurological outcome in comatose survivors of cardiac arrest
15 Sep, 2020 | 08:40h | UTCEditorial: ERC‑ESICM guidelines for prognostication after cardiac arrest: time for an update
Commentary on Twitter
Poor neuro-outcome in comatose survivors of CA ->
clinical exam, biomarkers, EEG, neuroimaging reliable predictors within 1st week from ROSC; low/0% FPR but most low sensitivity & risk of bias/confounders: no certainty, multimodal approach prudent #FOAMres https://t.co/GjQNoT1L49 pic.twitter.com/WUZofIslZx— Intens Care Med (@yourICM) September 11, 2020
Cochrane evidence on COVID-19: a round-up
11 Sep, 2020 | 01:47h | UTCCochrane evidence on COVID-19: a round-up – Evidently Cochrane
Systematic review: Reduction in saturated fat intake for cardiovascular disease
8 Sep, 2020 | 01:07h | UTCReduction in saturated fat intake for cardiovascular disease – Cochrane Library
Summary: Effect of cutting down on the saturated fat we eat on our risk of heart disease – Cochrane Library
Post-COVID syndrome severely damages children’s hearts; ‘immense inflammation’ causing cardiac blood vessel dilation
6 Sep, 2020 | 22:03h | UTCOriginal Study: Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children: A systematic review – EClinicalMedicine
Commentary on Twitter
#COVID19 Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children: A systematic review
An abnormal echocardiograph was observed in 314 of 581 patients (54·0%) with depressed ejection fraction (45·1%, n = 262 of 581) comprising the most common aberrancy.https://t.co/JqgETbH3DL pic.twitter.com/GqYtvGy0oP
— EPIDATUM (@epidatum) September 5, 2020
Systematic review: Association between D-Dimer levels and mortality in patients with COVID-19
6 Sep, 2020 | 21:37h | UTC
Meta-analysis (randomized trials + cohort studies) suggests improved outcomes with early norepinephrine for septic shock
6 Sep, 2020 | 21:27h | UTCEarly Norepinephrine for Septic Shock – JournalFeed
Original Study: Timing of norepinephrine initiation in patients with septic shock: a systematic review and meta-analysis – Critical Care
“Further randomized clinical studies should be conducted in order to confirm the results.” (from Critical Care)
[Abstract Only] Meta-analysis: Effect of alternate-day fasting on obesity and cardiometabolic risk
6 Sep, 2020 | 21:24h | UTCSource: EvidenceAlerts
Malignant pleural effusions: New evidence on management
4 Sep, 2020 | 02:03h | UTCMalignant pleural effusions (MPE): new evidence on management – Evidently Cochrane
Original Review: Interventions for the management of malignant pleural effusions: a network meta‐analysis – Cochrane Library
Systematic review: Endovascular therapy versus medical treatment for symptomatic intracranial artery stenosis
2 Sep, 2020 | 09:30h | UTC
#ESCCongress – [Abstract Only] SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: A meta-analysis of the EMPEROR-Reduced and DAPA-HF trials
31 Aug, 2020 | 01:36h | UTC
Meta-analysis: Association of cardiovascular disease and 10 other pre-existing comorbidities with COVID-19 mortality
28 Aug, 2020 | 08:45h | UTC
Individuals with obesity and COVID‐19: A global perspective on the epidemiology and biological relationships
27 Aug, 2020 | 09:57h | UTCCommentaries: Obesity increases risk of complications from Covid-19, damages vaccine efficacy, study finds – CNN AND Obesity increases risk of Covid-19 death by 48%, study finds – The Guardian AND Obesity linked with higher risk for COVID-19 complications – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Systematic Review: Rapid, point‐of‐care antigen and molecular‐based tests for diagnosis of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection
27 Aug, 2020 | 09:55h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter (Thread – Click for more)
We have published our next Cochrane review of Covid-19 tests:
Rapid, point‐of‐care antigen and molecular‐based tests for diagnosis of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection – Dinnes, J – 2020 | Cochrane Library https://t.co/EhD0onSgH0
— Jon Deeks (@deeksj) August 26, 2020
Systematic review: Effect of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors in patients with COVID-19
26 Aug, 2020 | 04:05h | UTCCommentaries: Expert reaction to study looking at blood pressure medicines and COVID-19 – Science Media Centre AND Coronavirus Treatment: Blood Pressure Medicines May Reduce COVID-19 Severity, Deaths: Study – International Business Times
Meta-analysis: Efficacy and safety of gastrointestinal bleeding prophylaxis in critically ill patients
25 Aug, 2020 | 03:40h | UTC
Diagnostic and prognostic value of hematological and immunological markers in COVID-19 infection: A meta-analysis of 6320 patients
25 Aug, 2020 | 03:45h | UTC
Systematic review: Automated and partly automated contact tracing to control COVID-19
21 Aug, 2020 | 02:32h | UTCCommentary: Contact tracing apps unlikely to contain COVID-19 spread – University College London
Systematic review: Multiple vs. fewer antiplatelet agents for preventing early recurrence after ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack
21 Aug, 2020 | 02:25h | UTC
Meta-analysis: Effectiveness of honey for symptomatic relief in upper respiratory tract infections
20 Aug, 2020 | 09:15h | UTCCommentaries: Honey may be better at treating coughs and colds than over-the-counter medicines – CNN AND Honey found to be a better treatment for upper respiratory tract infections than traditional remedies – MedicalXpress AND Honey better treatment for coughs and colds than antibiotics, study claims – The Guardian
Meta-analysis: Use of inhibitors of the renin‐angiotensin system in hypertensive patients and COVID‐19 severity
19 Aug, 2020 | 09:35h | UTC