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Digital contact tracing technologies in epidemics: a rapid review

19 Aug, 2020 | 09:36h | UTC

Digital 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

A systematic review of CT chest in COVID‐19 diagnosis and its potential application in a surgical setting – Colorectal Disease

 


Meta-analysis: Prevalence and mortality of COVID-19 patients with gastrointestinal symptoms

19 Aug, 2020 | 09:31h | UTC

Prevalence and Mortality of COVID-19 Patients With Gastrointestinal Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Mayo Clinic Proceedings

 


Meta-analysis of randomized trials: Effectiveness of exercise on fatigue and sleep quality in fibromyalgia

19 Aug, 2020 | 09:20h | UTC

Effectiveness of exercise on fatigue and sleep quality in fibromyalgia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials – Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

 


Meta-analysis: Diagnostic accuracy of symptoms, physical signs, and laboratory tests for giant cell arteritis

18 Aug, 2020 | 07:19h | UTC

Diagnostic Accuracy of Symptoms, Physical Signs, and Laboratory Tests for Giant Cell Arteritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Internal Medicine

Commentary: 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

Accuracy of HBeAg to identify pregnant women at risk of transmitting hepatitis B virus to their neonates: a systematic review and meta-analysis – The Lancet Infectious Diseases

 


[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

Efficacy and safety of antiviral prophylaxis during pregnancy to prevent mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus: a systematic review and meta-analysis – The Lancet Infectious Diseases

 


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

Erythropoietin plus iron versus control treatment including placebo or iron for preoperative anaemic adults undergoing non‐cardiac surgery – Cochrane Library

Summary: The use of erythropoietin plus iron to correct anaemia before surgery to reduce the risk of blood transfusion – Cochrane Library

 


[Preprint] Systematic review: SARS-CoV-2 and the role of orofecal transmission

11 Aug, 2020 | 10:22h | UTC

SARS-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

Efficacy of Corticosteroids in Patients with SARS, MERS and COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis – Journal of Clinical Medicine

 


Interventions for escalation of therapy for acute exacerbations of asthma in children: An overview of Cochrane Reviews

10 Aug, 2020 | 01:52h | UTC

Interventions for escalation of therapy for acute exacerbations of asthma in children: an overview of Cochrane Reviews – Cochrane Library

Summary: Interventions for acute severe asthma attacks in children: an overview of Cochrane Reviews – Cochrane Library

 


[Preprint] Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections: A living systematic review and meta-analysis

7 Aug, 2020 | 03:33h | UTC

Asymptomatic 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 | UTC

Drug 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 | UTC

A 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 | UTC

Association of Radial Artery Graft vs Saphenous Vein Graft With Long-term Cardiovascular Outcomes Among Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA

Commentary: 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

Epidemiology of and Risk Factors for Coronavirus Infection in Health Care Workers: A Living Rapid Review – Annals of Internal Medicine

 


Meta-analysis: Bacterial co-infection and secondary infection in patients with COVID-19

24 Jul, 2020 | 09:26h | UTC

Bacterial co-infection and secondary infection in patients with COVID-19: a living rapid review and meta-analysis – Clinical Microbiology and Infection

 


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

Dietary intake of total, animal, and plant proteins and risk of all cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality: systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies – The BMJ

 


Meta-analysis: No clinically meaningful difference in postoperative pain with perioperative gabapentinoids

24 Jul, 2020 | 09:16h | UTC

Perioperative Use of Gabapentinoids for the Management of Postoperative Acute Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Anesthesiology

 


Systematic review: induction of labor at or beyond 37 weeks’ gestation

22 Jul, 2020 | 02:16h | UTC

Induction 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

International guidelines and recommendations for surgery during Covid-19 pandemic: A Systematic Review – International Journal of Surgery

 


Meta-analysis: Association between prediabetes and risk of all cause mortality and cardiovascular disease

17 Jul, 2020 | 08:26h | UTC

Association between prediabetes and risk of all cause mortality and cardiovascular disease: updated meta-analysis – The BMJ

 


[Abstract Only] Meta-analysis: multivessel versus culprit-only revascularization in STEMI and multivessel coronary artery disease

15 Jul, 2020 | 08:05h | UTC

Multivessel Versus Culprit-Only Revascularization in STEMI and Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials – Journal of the American College of Cardiology

Commentary: Multivessel vs. Culprit Vessel–Only PCI in STEMI – American College of Cardiology

 

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Meta: analysis: Interferon-γ release assays vs. tuberculin skin test for detection and management of latent tuberculosis infection

14 Jul, 2020 | 08:14h | UTC

Interferon-γ release assays or tuberculin skin test for detection and management of latent tuberculosis infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis – The Lancet Infectious Diseases

 


Updated Systematic Review: Convalescent Plasma or Hyperimmune Immunoglobulin for COVID‐19

13 Jul, 2020 | 00:13h | UTC

Convalescent plasma or hyperimmune immunoglobulin for people with COVID‐19: a living systematic review – Cochrane Library

Commentary: Convalescent plasma to treat people with COVID-19: the evidence so far – Evidently Cochrane

 

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