Systematic Reviews & Meta-analysis
Digital contact tracing technologies in epidemics: a rapid review
19 Aug, 2020 | 09:36h | UTCDigital contact tracing technologies in epidemics: a rapid review – Cochrane Library
Commentary: Featured Review: Digital contact tracing technologies in epidemics: a rapid review – Cochrane Library
A systematic review of chest CT in COVID‐19 diagnosis and its potential application in a surgical setting
19 Aug, 2020 | 09:33h | UTC
Meta-analysis: Prevalence and mortality of COVID-19 patients with gastrointestinal symptoms
19 Aug, 2020 | 09:31h | UTC
Meta-analysis of randomized trials: Effectiveness of exercise on fatigue and sleep quality in fibromyalgia
19 Aug, 2020 | 09:20h | UTC
Meta-analysis: Diagnostic accuracy of symptoms, physical signs, and laboratory tests for giant cell arteritis
18 Aug, 2020 | 07:19h | UTCCommentary: Study Identifies Factors That Could Help Diagnose Giant Cell Arteritis – NEJM Journal Watch
[Abstract Only] Meta-analysis: Accuracy of HBeAg to identify pregnant women at risk of transmitting hepatitis B virus to their neonates
18 Aug, 2020 | 07:17h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Meta-analysis: Efficacy and safety of antiviral prophylaxis during pregnancy to prevent mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus
18 Aug, 2020 | 07:18h | UTC
Systematic review: The use of erythropoietin plus iron to correct anemia before surgery to reduce the risk of blood transfusion
14 Aug, 2020 | 01:04h | UTC
[Preprint] Systematic review: SARS-CoV-2 and the role of orofecal transmission
11 Aug, 2020 | 10:22h | UTCSARS-CoV-2 and the Role of Orofecal Transmission: Systematic Review – medRxiv
Meta-analysis: Efficacy of corticosteroids in patients with SARS, MERS and COVID-19
10 Aug, 2020 | 01:57h | UTC
Interventions for escalation of therapy for acute exacerbations of asthma in children: An overview of Cochrane Reviews
10 Aug, 2020 | 01:52h | UTC
[Preprint] Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections: A living systematic review and meta-analysis
7 Aug, 2020 | 03:33h | UTCAsymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections: a living systematic review and meta-analysis – medRxiv
Drug treatments for Covid-19: Living systematic review and network meta-analysis
3 Aug, 2020 | 01:10h | UTCDrug treatments for covid-19: living systematic review and network meta-analysis – The BMJ
[Abstract Only] A Systematic review of the effect of delayed appropriate antibiotic treatment on the outcomes of patients with severe bacterial infections
3 Aug, 2020 | 00:20h | UTCA Systematic Review of the Effect of Delayed Appropriate Antibiotic Treatment on the Outcomes of Patients With Severe Bacterial Infections – CHEST (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Does Delayed Antibiotic for Severe Infection Impact Mortality? – Journal Feed
[Abstract Only] Meta-analysis: Radial artery graft vs. saphenous vein graft in long-term cardiovascular outcomes among patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting
29 Jul, 2020 | 09:28h | UTCCommentary: CABG: LONG-term outcomes using radial artery vs saphenous vein – MedicalResearch.com
Epidemiology of and risk factors for coronavirus infection in health care workers
24 Jul, 2020 | 09:27h | UTC
Meta-analysis: Bacterial co-infection and secondary infection in patients with COVID-19
24 Jul, 2020 | 09:26h | UTC
Meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies: Dietary intake of total, animal, and plant proteins and risk of all cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality
24 Jul, 2020 | 09:15h | UTC
Meta-analysis: No clinically meaningful difference in postoperative pain with perioperative gabapentinoids
24 Jul, 2020 | 09:16h | UTC
Systematic review: induction of labor at or beyond 37 weeks’ gestation
22 Jul, 2020 | 02:16h | UTCInduction of labour at or beyond 37 weeks’ gestation – Cochrane Library
Summary: Induction of labour in women with normal pregnancies at or beyond 37 weeks – Cochrane Library
Systematic review: International guidelines and recommendations for surgery during Covid-19 pandemic
17 Jul, 2020 | 08:34h | UTC
Meta-analysis: Association between prediabetes and risk of all cause mortality and cardiovascular disease
17 Jul, 2020 | 08:26h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Meta-analysis: multivessel versus culprit-only revascularization in STEMI and multivessel coronary artery disease
15 Jul, 2020 | 08:05h | UTCCommentary: Multivessel vs. Culprit Vessel–Only PCI in STEMI – American College of Cardiology
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A meta-analysis of RCTs shows multivessel #PCI is associated with lower risk of reinfarction compared with culprit vessel–only PCI in patients with #STEMI and multivessel #cvCAD. Learn more in #JACCINT: https://t.co/IATnhpyFsd @VarunsiriA @pooh_velagapudi pic.twitter.com/S4MBy7d2MR
— JACC Journals (@JACCJournals) July 14, 2020
Meta: analysis: Interferon-γ release assays vs. tuberculin skin test for detection and management of latent tuberculosis infection
14 Jul, 2020 | 08:14h | UTC
Updated Systematic Review: Convalescent Plasma or Hyperimmune Immunoglobulin for COVID‐19
13 Jul, 2020 | 00:13h | UTCCommentary: Convalescent plasma to treat people with COVID-19: the evidence so far – Evidently Cochrane
Related Commentary on Twitter
What do we know about convalescent plasma as a possible treatment for #COVID19? https://t.co/VZgPyW5HJy The @CochraneHaem living systematic review has now been updated, but uncertainty remains about the possible benefits & harms of #plasma. @CochraneUK's @SarahChapman30 explains. pic.twitter.com/9RQi6sDFV9
— Cochrane UK (@CochraneUK) July 10, 2020