Systematic Reviews & Meta-analysis
Meta-Analysis: Psychiatric Morbidity and Suicidal Behavior in Low- and Middle-income Countries
25 Oct, 2019 | 08:34h | UTCCommentary: Suicide and mental illness in low- and middle-income countries – The Mental Elf (free)
Systematic Review: Pharmacological Interventions for Treating Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
25 Oct, 2019 | 08:15h | UTCPharmacological interventions for treating chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Intervention for treating chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain in men – Cochrane Library (free)
Systematic Review: Mobile Phone Text Messaging and App‐based Interventions for Smoking Cessation
24 Oct, 2019 | 08:36h | UTCMobile phone text messaging and app‐based interventions for smoking cessation – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Can programmes delivered by mobile phones help people to stop smoking? – Cochrane Library (free)
Meta-Analysis: Calcium and Vitamin D Not Helpful to Reduce the Risk of Fractures
23 Oct, 2019 | 08:18h | UTCCommentary: Network meta-analysis nixes bone benefit from vitamin D, calcium – Univadis (free registration required)
Related Meta-Analysis: Calcium or Vitamin D Supplementation and Fracture Incidence in Older Adults – JAMA (free study and commentaries)
Systematic Review: Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Therapies in Adult Patients with Exacerbation of COPD
20 Oct, 2019 | 23:11h | UTCSee also: Full Report (free PDF)
Related: NICE Guideline: Acute Exacerbation of COPD (free)
Meta-Analysis: Mental Health Outcomes Associated with the Use of Amphetamines
20 Oct, 2019 | 22:42h | UTC
Systematic Review: Continuous Local Anesthetic Wound Infusion for Postoperative Pain After Midline Laparotomy for Colorectal Resection in Adults
20 Oct, 2019 | 22:31h | UTCContinuous local anaesthetic wound infusion for postoperative pain after midline laparotomy for colorectal resection in adults – Cochrane Library (free)
Systematic Review: Fluoxetine for Adults who are Overweight or Obese
16 Oct, 2019 | 10:30h | UTCFluoxetine for adults who are overweight or obese – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Fluoxetine for overweight or obese adults – Cochrane Library (free)
Systematic Review: Evaluation of E-learning for Medical Education in Low- and Middle-income Countries
15 Oct, 2019 | 10:13h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Effect of Combined Diclofenac and B Vitamins (Thiamine, Pyridoxine, and Cyanocobalamin) for Low Back Pain Management
14 Oct, 2019 | 08:30h | UTCSource: EvidenceAlerts
Systematic Review of Guidelines: Non-pharmacological Interventions for Osteoporosis Treatment
14 Oct, 2019 | 08:32h | UTC
Systematic Review: Valproate for Acute Mania
14 Oct, 2019 | 08:11h | UTCValproate for acute mania – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Valproate for acute mania – Cochrane Library (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Valproate for acute mania https://t.co/TkYwwe64Gs Updated review from @Cochrane_CCMD Valproate is an effective antimanic treatment. Valproate may be inferior to olanzapine in adults. Valproate may be inferior to risperidone in acute mania in paediatric and adolescent populations. pic.twitter.com/eHN9dTcIzo
— Cochrane UK (@CochraneUK) October 12, 2019
Systematic Review: Interventions for Preventing Falls in People After Stroke
14 Oct, 2019 | 08:09h | UTCInterventions for preventing falls in people after stroke – Cochrane Library (free)
Meta-Analysis: Comparison of Treatments for Advanced EGFR Mutated Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
14 Oct, 2019 | 08:03h | UTC
Systematic Review: Exercise Programs for Ankylosing Spondylitis
14 Oct, 2019 | 08:08h | UTCExercise programmes for ankylosing spondylitis – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Benefits and harms of exercise programmes for people with ankylosing spondylitis – Cochrane Library (free)
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Lead Toxicity from Retained Bullet Fragments
14 Oct, 2019 | 07:58h | UTCLead toxicity from retained bullet fragments: A systematic review and meta-analysis – Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Are Bullet Fragments Causing Lead Poisoning? – Journal Feed (free)
Meta-Analysis: Antithrombotic Treatment after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
11 Oct, 2019 | 09:43h | UTCCommentary: DAPT After CABG Better Than Aspirin Alone for Preventing Saphenous Graft Failure – NEJM Journal Watch (free)
Meta-Analysis: Benefits and Harms of Lower Blood Pressure Treatment Targets
9 Oct, 2019 | 10:43h | UTCCommentary: BP lowering in 130-140 mmHg range offers no benefits, some risk – Univadis (free registration required)
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Global Prevalence of Hypertension in Children
9 Oct, 2019 | 10:36h | UTCGlobal Prevalence of Hypertension in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: More Children Have High Blood Pressure – MedPage Today (free registration required) AND Global obesity crisis ‘fuelling high blood pressure in children’ – BT (free)
Related: Clinical Practice Guideline for Screening and Management of High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents – American Academy of Pediatrics (free)
Systematic Review: Serious Adverse Events from Inhaled Steroids with and Without Regular Formoterol for Asthma
7 Oct, 2019 | 01:01h | UTCInhaled steroids with and without regular formoterol for asthma: serious adverse events – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Regular treatment with formoterol and inhaled steroids for chronic asthma: serious adverse events – Cochrane Library (free)
Meta-Analysis: Predictors of Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Adult ICU Patients
7 Oct, 2019 | 05:47h | UTCSource: Grupo UTIclínica – HCFMUSP
Systematic Review: Cervical Assessment by Ultrasound for Preventing Preterm Delivery
7 Oct, 2019 | 01:02h | UTCCervical assessment by ultrasound for preventing preterm delivery – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Cervical assessment by ultrasound for preventing preterm delivery – Cochrane Library (free)
Systematic Review: Antibiotics for Trachoma
7 Oct, 2019 | 00:59h | UTCAntibiotics for trachoma – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Antibiotics for trachoma – Cochrane Library (free)
Systematic Review: Oral Non‐steroidal Anti‐inflammatories for Lung Disease in Cystic Fibrosis
4 Oct, 2019 | 07:27h | UTCOral non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drug therapy for lung disease in cystic fibrosis – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Treatment with oral drugs other than steroids to reduce lung inflammation and deterioration in lung function in people with cystic fibrosis – Cochrane Library (free)
Meta-Analysis: Parental Alcohol Consumption and the Risk of Congenital Heart Diseases in Offspring
4 Oct, 2019 | 07:35h | UTCParental alcohol consumption and the risk of congenital heart diseases in offspring: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis – European Journal of Preventive Cardiology (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: Fathers-to-be should avoid alcohol six months before conception – European Society of Cardiology (free) AND Dads-to-be should stop drinking 6 months before conception for baby’s heart health, study says – CNN (free)