Systematic Reviews & Meta-analysis
Meta-Analysis: Incidence of Maternal Peripartum Infection
4 Mar, 2020 | 08:22h | UTCIncidence of maternal peripartum infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis – PLOS Medicine (free)
Meta-Analysis: Melatonin Shows Potential for Reducing Delirium Among Older People after Surgery
4 Mar, 2020 | 08:20h | UTCMelatonin shows potential for reducing delirium among older people after surgery – NIHR Signal (free)
Original Study: Melatonin for the prevention of postoperative delirium in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis – BMC Geriatrics (free)
Study: People Leave Hospital After Surgery Sooner if Hospitals Follow ‘Enhanced Recovery Protocols’
3 Mar, 2020 | 07:55h | UTCPeople leave hospital after surgery sooner if hospitals follow ‘enhanced recovery protocols’ – NIHR Signal (free)
Original Study: Multicomponent hospital-led interventions to reduce hospital stay for older adults following elective surgery: a systematic review – Health Services and Delivery Research (free)
Systematic Review: Computerized Cognitive Training May Have Small Benefits of Uncertain Clinical Importance for Maintaining Cognitive Function in Cognitively Healthy People in Late Life
3 Mar, 2020 | 07:46h | UTCComputerised cognitive training for 12 or more weeks for maintaining cognitive function in cognitively healthy people in late life – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Computerised cognitive training for maintaining cognitive function in cognitively healthy people in late life – Cochrane Library (free)
Systematic Review: Membrane Sweeping for Induction of Labor
3 Mar, 2020 | 07:51h | UTCMembrane sweeping for induction of labour – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Membrane sweeping for induction of labour – Cochrane Library (free)
Systematic Review: Home Fortification of Foods with Multiple Micronutrient Powders for Health and Nutrition in Children Under Two Years of Age
1 Mar, 2020 | 19:09h | UTCHome fortification of foods with multiple micronutrient powders for health and nutrition in children under two years of age – Cochrane Library (free)
Meta-Analysis: Insufficient Evidence that Herbal Medicines are Effective for Weight Loss
19 Feb, 2020 | 10:16h | UTCCommentary: Insufficient evidence backing herbal medicines for weight loss – University of Sidney (free)
Meta-Analysis: Subglottic Secretion Drainage for Preventing Ventilator-associated Pneumonia
18 Feb, 2020 | 08:01h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Determining the Optimal Time for Liberation from Renal Replacement Therapy in Critically Ill Patients
16 Feb, 2020 | 21:19h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Dietary Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder
16 Feb, 2020 | 20:54h | UTCDietary Interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Meta-analysis – Pediatrics (free PDF)
Commentary: Dietary interventions have small effect on autism symptoms – 2 Minute Medicine (free)
Systematic Review: Strategies to Improve the Implementation of Healthy Eating, Physical Activity and Obesity Prevention Policies, Practices or Programs Within Childcare Services
16 Feb, 2020 | 20:39h | UTCStrategies to improve the implementation of healthy eating, physical activity and obesity prevention policies, practices or programmes within childcare services – Cochrane Library (free)
Meta-Analysis: Little Evidence that Prophylactic Pharmacologic Treatments are Effective for Pediatric Migraine
14 Feb, 2020 | 02:04h | UTCEfficacy, Safety, and Acceptability of Pharmacologic Treatments for Pediatric Migraine Prophylaxis: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Can We Really Stop Pediatric Migraine? Using Network Meta-analysis to Remove the Guess Work (free)
Commentary: Network Meta-Analysis: Scant Evidence That Migraine-Prevention Meds Work in Kids – NEJM Journal Watch (free)
Meta-analysis: Mortality Comparisons of Peritoneal vs. In-center Hemodialysis
11 Feb, 2020 | 02:18h | UTCCommentaries: Dialysis Modalities Found to Offer Similar Survival – Renal & Urology News (free) AND UL study reveals ‘identical’ survival for kidney dialysis patients using different treatments – University of Limerick (free)
Systematic Review: Schistosomiasis-associated Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
11 Feb, 2020 | 01:59h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Increased Fluid Intake to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections
11 Feb, 2020 | 01:48h | UTCIncreased fluid intake to prevent urinary tract infections: systematic review and meta-analysis – British Journal of General Practice (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related Randomized Trial: Drinking More Water Prevents Recurrent Cystitis (free study and commentaries)
Meta-Analysis: Assessment of C-Reactive Protein Diagnostic Test Accuracy for Late-Onset Infection in Newborn Infants
4 Feb, 2020 | 07:52h | UTCAssessment of C-Reactive Protein Diagnostic Test Accuracy for Late-Onset Infection in Newborn Infants: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)
Meta-Analysis: Aspirin for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis After Total Hip and Knee Replacement
4 Feb, 2020 | 07:55h | UTC
A Systematic Scoping Review of Clinical Indications for Induction of Labor
2 Feb, 2020 | 19:56h | UTCA systematic scoping review of clinical indications for induction of labour – PLOS One (free)
Systematic Review: No Safe Amount of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
2 Feb, 2020 | 19:54h | UTCCommentary: New evidence supports advice not to drink alcohol in pregnancy – NHS Choices (free) AND Study backs up advice not to drink alcohol at all in pregnancy – OnMedica (free) AND Drinking alcohol during pregnancy: #Drymester the safest approach – University of Bristol (free)
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Cannabinoids Not Effective for Cancer-Related Pain
31 Jan, 2020 | 01:26h | UTCCannabinoids for adult cancer-related pain: systematic review and meta-analysis – BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Cannabinoids No Help for Cancer Pain, Concludes Meta-Analysis – Medscape (free registration required)
Related: NICE Guideline: Cannabis-Based Medicinal Products (free guideline and resources on the subject)
Systematic Review: Paracetamol for Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm or Low Birth Weight Infants
31 Jan, 2020 | 00:50h | UTCParacetamol (acetaminophen) for patent ductus arteriosus in preterm or low birth weight infants – Cochrane Library (free)
Systematic Review: Ibuprofen for the Prevention of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm and/or Low Birth Weight Infants
31 Jan, 2020 | 00:51h | UTCIbuprofen for the prevention of patent ductus arteriosus in preterm and/or low birth weight infants – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Ibuprofen for prevention of patent ductus arteriosus in preterm and/or low birth weight infants – Cochrane Library (free)
Systematic Review: Surgical Treatment of Fibroids for Subfertility
31 Jan, 2020 | 00:53h | UTCSurgical treatment of fibroids for subfertility – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Does surgical removal of fibroids improve fertility outcomes? – Cochrane Library (free)
A Network Meta-analysis of Maintenance Therapy in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
31 Jan, 2020 | 00:54h | UTCA network meta-analysis of maintenance therapy in chronic lymphocytic leukemia – PLOS One (free)
Systematic Review: Oral Janus Kinase Inhibitors for Maintenance of Remission in Ulcerative Colitis
31 Jan, 2020 | 00:44h | UTCOral Janus kinase inhibitors for maintenance of remission in ulcerative colitis – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Oral Janus kinase inhibitors (tofacitinib) for maintenance of remission in ulcerative colitis – Cochrane Library (free)