Systematic Reviews & Meta-analysis
Meta-Analysis: Induction Immunosuppression in Adults Undergoing Liver Transplantation
26 Jan, 2020 | 22:38h | UTCSummary: Medical interventions to prevent early graft rejection after liver transplantation – Cochrane Library (free)
Systematic Review: Topical and Device‐based Treatments for Fungal Infections of the Toenails
26 Jan, 2020 | 22:39h | UTCTopical and device‐based treatments for fungal infections of the toenails – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Are topical and device-based treatments effective in people with fungal infections of the toenails? – Cochrane Library (free)
Meta-Analysis: Antibiotic Prophylaxis to Prevent Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis in People with Liver Cirrhosis
26 Jan, 2020 | 22:37h | UTCAntibiotic prophylaxis to prevent spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in people with liver cirrhosis: a network meta-analysis – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Use of antibiotics to prevent spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in people with advanced liver disease – Cochrane Library (free)
Meta-Analysis: Treatment for Ascites in Adults with Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis
26 Jan, 2020 | 22:36h | UTCTreatment for ascites in adults with decompensated liver cirrhosis: a network meta‐analysis – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Treatments for ascites in people with advanced liver disease – Cochrane Library (free)
Effects of Lean Healthcare on Patient Flow: A Systematic Review
24 Jan, 2020 | 08:04h | UTCEffects of Lean Healthcare on Patient Flow: A Systematic Review – Value in Health (free)
Related: ‘Lean’ Adoption at Public Hospitals has Improved Finances and Efficiency, Reports Survey (link to abstract and commentary)
Systematic Review: Tonsillectomy for Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis and Cervical Adenitis Syndrome
23 Jan, 2020 | 01:57h | UTCTonsillectomy for periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis and cervical adenitis syndrome (PFAPA) – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Tonsillectomy for PFAPA syndrome (a rare cause of recurrent fever, mouth ulcers, sore throat and swollen neck glands) – Cochrane Library (free)
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Endovascular vs. Open Repair for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
23 Jan, 2020 | 01:55h | UTCEndovascular vs. Open Repair for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Updated Peri-operative and Long Term Data of Randomised Controlled Trials – European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Treatment of Uncomplicated Acute Diverticulitis Without Antibiotics May be Safe
22 Jan, 2020 | 09:31h | UTCTreatment of Uncomplicated Acute Diverticulitis Without Antibiotics: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Diseases of the Colon & Rectum (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related: Randomized Trial: Antibiotic Avoidance Associated with Similar Long-term Outcomes in Uncomplicated Diverticulitis (randomized trials on the subject)
Meta-Analysis of Direct Oral Anticoagulants Randomized Trials: Double vs. Triple Antithrombotic Therapy in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
22 Jan, 2020 | 09:28h | UTCRelated: Meta-analysis: Double Anti-thrombotic Therapy Safer than Triple Therapy in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Coronary Artery Disease (studies on the subject)
[Abstract Only] Systematic Review: No Benefit from Flexible Titration Above Minimum Licensed Dose in Prescribing Antidepressants for Major Depression
22 Jan, 2020 | 09:27h | UTCNo benefit from flexible titration above minimum licensed dose in prescribing antidepressants for major depression: systematic review – Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related Meta-analysis: Optimal Dose of Antidepressants in Major Depression – The Lancet Psychiatry (free study and commentaries)
Systematic Review: Treatments for Preventing Recurrence of Infection with Pseudomonas Aeruginosa in People with Cystic Fibrosis
22 Jan, 2020 | 09:22h | UTCTreatments for preventing recurrence of infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa in people with cystic fibrosis – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Treatments for preventing recurrence of infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa in people with cystic fibrosis – Cochrane Library (free)
Systematic Review: Interventions for Chronic Palmoplantar Pustulosis
22 Jan, 2020 | 09:21h | UTCInterventions for chronic palmoplantar pustulosis – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Treating long-term palmoplantar pustulosis (pustules on the hands and feet) – Cochrane Library (free)
Systematic Review: Metformin for Ovulation Induction in Women with a Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Subfertility
21 Jan, 2020 | 01:21h | UTCMetformin for ovulation induction (excluding gonadotrophins) in women with polycystic ovary syndrome – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Metformin for ovulation induction in women with a diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome and subfertility – Cochrane Library (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Just published! In #women with #PCOS, #metformin may increase live birth rates but probably increases gastrointestinal side effects compared to #placebo. We are uncertain if metformin plus CC improves live birth compared to CC alone#Cochrane #blogshot https://t.co/4PRR4YHOvM pic.twitter.com/pj2ZqCinxi
— CochraneCGF (@CochraneCGF) December 17, 2019
Systematic Review: Impact of Health Outcomes from Food Fortification with Multiple Micronutrients
21 Jan, 2020 | 01:19h | UTCFood fortification with multiple micronutrients: impact on health outcomes in general population – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Impact of food fortification with multiple micronutrients on health – Cochrane Library (free)
Meta-analysis: Stage-Specific Sensitivity of Fecal Immunochemical Tests for Detecting Colorectal Cancer
21 Jan, 2020 | 01:13h | UTCSource: EvidenceAlerts
Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials: Effects of Metformin on Blood Lipid Profiles in Nondiabetic Adults
21 Jan, 2020 | 01:09h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Prophylactic Intra-Abdominal Drainage Following Colorectal Anastomoses
21 Jan, 2020 | 01:02h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: The Socioeconomic Impact of Orthopedic Trauma
19 Jan, 2020 | 20:51h | UTCThe socioeconomic impact of orthopaedic trauma: A systematic review and meta-analysis – PLOS One (free)
Systematic Review: Economic Burden of Maternal Morbidity
19 Jan, 2020 | 20:49h | UTCEconomic burden of maternal morbidity – A systematic review of cost-of-illness studies – PLOS One (free)
[Abstract Only] Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials: Laparoscopic vs. Open Pancreaticoduodenectomy
19 Jan, 2020 | 20:30h | UTCLaparoscopic Versus Open Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials – Annals of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Systematic Review: Pharmacological Interventions for Treatment‐resistant Depression in Adults
19 Jan, 2020 | 20:29h | UTCPharmacological interventions for treatment‐resistant depression in adults – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Are there effective medications for treating depression that does not improve with the first medication used? – Cochrane Library (free)
Systematic Review: Omega‐3 and Omega‐6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids for Dry Eye Disease
19 Jan, 2020 | 20:26h | UTCOmega‐3 and omega‐6 polyunsaturated fatty acids for dry eye disease – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplements for dry eye disease – Cochrane Library (free)
Meta-analysis: The Effectiveness of Influenza Vaccination in Pregnancy in Relation to Child Health Outcomes
17 Jan, 2020 | 09:33h | UTC
A Network Meta‐analysis of the Effects of Psychotherapies, Pharmacotherapies and their Combination in the Treatment of Adult Depression
16 Jan, 2020 | 04:04h | UTC
Systematic Review: Toric Intraocular Lenses vs. Limbal Relaxing Incisions for Astigmatism in Cataract Surgery
16 Jan, 2020 | 02:47h | UTCToric intraocular lens versus limbal relaxing incisions for corneal astigmatism after phacoemulsification – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Toric intraocular lenses versus limbal relaxing incisions for astigmatism in cataract surgery – Cochrane Library (free)