Systematic Reviews & Meta-analysis
Systematic review: macrolide antibiotics for bronchiectasis
3 Apr, 2018 | 17:32h | UTCMacrolide antibiotics for bronchiectasis – Cochrane Library (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Summary: Macrolide antibiotics for bronchiectasis – Cochrane Library (free)
“Long-term macrolide therapy may reduce the frequency of exacerbations and improve quality of life, although supporting evidence is derived mainly from studies of azithromycin, rather than other macrolides, and predominantly among adults rather than children. However, macrolides should be used with caution, as limited data indicate an associated increase in microbial resistance”.
Systematic review: non-invasive diagnostic tests for Helicobacter pylori infection
3 Apr, 2018 | 16:05h | UTCNon-invasive diagnostic tests for Helicobacter pylori infection – Cochrane Library (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Meta-Analysis: Efficacy of foot orthoses for the treatment of plantar heel pain
30 Mar, 2018 | 04:31h | UTCEfficacy of foot orthoses for the treatment of plantar heel pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis – British Journal of Sports Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Pricey orthotic insoles aren’t worth the cost – UPI (free) AND Custom-Made Foot Orthotics No Benefit for Plantar Heel Pain – Physician’s Briefing (free) AND Custom-made foot orthoses appear to be no better than over-the-counter insoles or other treatments – MedicalXpress (free) AND Foot orthotics may not be superior to conservative treatment for relieving plantar heel pain – ACP Internist (free)
Systematic Review: Accuracy of different non-invasive methods for identifying Helicobacter pylori
30 Mar, 2018 | 03:31h | UTCAccuracy of different non-invasive methods for identifying Helicobacter pylori – Cochrane Library (free)
Systematic Review: Opioid Rotation in Cancer Pain Treatment
30 Mar, 2018 | 03:04h | UTCOpioid Rotation in Cancer Pain Treatment: A systematic review – Deutsches Ärzteblatt international (free)
A Systematic Review of the High-flow Nasal Cannula for Adult Patients
30 Mar, 2018 | 03:03h | UTCA Systematic Review of the High-flow Nasal Cannula for Adult Patients – Critical Care (free)
Systematic Review: Cognitive-behavioural therapy for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults
30 Mar, 2018 | 02:47h | UTCOriginal Article: Cognitive-behavioural interventions for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults – Cochrane Library (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Systematic Review: Mefloquine for preventing malaria in pregnant women
30 Mar, 2018 | 02:46h | UTCMefloquine for preventing malaria in pregnant women – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Mefloquine for preventing malaria in pregnant women (free)
Systematic Review: Chemotherapy and radiotherapy for advanced pancreatic cancer
30 Mar, 2018 | 02:43h | UTCChemotherapy and radiotherapy for advanced pancreatic cancer – Cochrane Library (free)
Systematic Review: Pulse oximetry for diagnosis of critical congenital heart defects
23 Mar, 2018 | 01:55h | UTCPulse oximetry for diagnosis of critical congenital heart defects – Cochrane Library (free)
Original article: Pulse oximetry screening for critical congenital heart defects – Cochrane Library (free)
Related study: Association of US State Implementation of Newborn Screening Policies for Critical Congenital Heart Disease With Early Infant Cardiac Deaths – JAMA (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related guidelines: Pulse oximetry screening for critical congenital heart defects: a European consensus statement – The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health (free) AND Canadian Cardiovascular Society/Canadian Pediatric Cardiology Association Position Statement on Pulse OximetryScreening in Newborns to Enhance Detection of Critical Congenital Heart Disease (free) AND Role of Pulse Oximetry in Examining Newborns for Congenital Heart Disease: A Scientific Statement from the AHA and AAP (free)
Meta-analysis: The efficacy and safety of pre-hospital cooling after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
22 Mar, 2018 | 23:55h | UTC
Meta-analysis: Immune-related adverse events for anti-PD-1 and anti-PD-L1 drugs
22 Mar, 2018 | 23:51h | UTC
Stimulating the brain without surgery in the management of chronic pain in adults
22 Mar, 2018 | 23:49h | UTCStimulating the brain without surgery in the management of chronic pain in adults – Cochrane Library (free)
Systematic Review: Treatment, Therapy and Management of Metabolic Epilepsy
22 Mar, 2018 | 23:32h | UTC
Review: Pulmonary arterial hypertension
16 Mar, 2018 | 02:38h | UTCState of The Art Review: Pulmonary arterial hypertension: pathogenesis and clinical management – The BMJ (free for a limited period)
Related Guidelines: Pharmacologic Therapy for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Adults – CHEST Guideline and Expert Panel Report (free) AND 2015 ESC/ERS Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension (free)
Review: Nutrition in the Very Old
16 Mar, 2018 | 01:44h | UTCNutrition in the Very Old – Nutrients (free)
Review: Advances in the diagnosis and treatment of Clostridium difficile infections
16 Mar, 2018 | 01:42h | UTCAdvances in the diagnosis and treatment of Clostridium difficile infections – Emerging Microbes and Infections (free)
Systematic Review: Beta-blockers for prevention and treatment of retinopathy of prematurity
16 Mar, 2018 | 01:18h | UTCBeta-blockers for prevention and treatment of retinopathy of prematurity – Cochrane Library (free)
Original article: Beta-blockers for prevention and treatment of retinopathy of prematurity in preterm infants – Cochrane Library (free)
Review: Management of patients with high-risk pulmonary embolism
16 Mar, 2018 | 01:05h | UTCSource: Critical Care Reviews Newsletter
Vasoplegia treatments: the past, the present, and the future
16 Mar, 2018 | 01:07h | UTCVasoplegia treatments: the past, the present, and the future – Critical Care (free)
Source: Critical Care Reviews Newsletter
Review: Transfusion Practices in Traumatic Brain Injury
16 Mar, 2018 | 00:59h | UTCTransfusion practices in traumatic brain injury – Current Opinion in Anesthesiology (free)
Source: Critical Care Reviews Newsletter
Predicting acute kidney injury: current status and future challenges
16 Mar, 2018 | 01:04h | UTCPredicting acute kidney injury: current status and future challenges – Journal of Nephrology (free)
Source: Critical Care Reviews Newsletter
A Practical Review of the Emerging Direct Anticoagulants, Laboratory Monitoring, and Reversal Agents
16 Mar, 2018 | 01:01h | UTCSource: Critical Care Reviews Newsletter
Management of Civilian Abdominal Vascular Trauma
16 Mar, 2018 | 00:58h | UTCSource: Critical Care Reviews Newsletter
Meta-Analysis: Mortality after coronary artery bypass grafting versus percutaneous coronary intervention with stenting for coronary artery disease
2 Mar, 2018 | 01:49h | UTCThis meta-analysis of randomized trials showed CABG had a mortality benefit over PCI in patients with multivessel disease, particularly those with diabetes and higher coronary complexity. There was no mortality benefit in patients with left main disease.