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https://read.qxmd.com/read/38537180/perfluorobutane-sonazoid-contrast-enhanced-ultrasound-to-diagnose-hepatocellular-carcinoma-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis
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Yujia Chen, Wenjun Zhu, Yunyun Yi, Huali Cao, Fan Chen, Qinling Zhu
AIM: This meta-analysis aimed to assess the precision of Sonazoid contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) to distinguish hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) from focal liver lesions (FLLs). MATERIAL AND METHODS: The Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, and Web of Science databases were systematically searched and checked for studies using Sonazoid CEUS to characterize HCC. A comprehensive meta-analysis was conducted, involving data pooling, subgroup analyses, meta-regression, and investigation of publication bias...
February 25, 2024: Medical Ultrasonography
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38537073/the-role-of-robotic-assisted-surgery-in-the-management-of-rectal-cancer-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Chenxion Zhang, Hao Tan, Han Xu, Jiaming Ding
BACKGROUND: Rectal cancer poses a significant global health burden. There is a lack of concrete evidence concerning the benefits of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) for rectal cancer surgery as compared to laparoscopic and open techniques. To address this gap, we conducted a meta-analysis to assess the intraoperative, postoperative, and safety outcomes of robotic surgery in this context. METHODS: MEDLINE, Scopus, and the Cochrane library were searched till May 2023 for randomized and non-randomized studies comparing robotic surgery with either laparoscopic or open approach for rectal cancers...
April 3, 2024: International Journal of Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38537060/prognostic-factors-for-resected-cases-with-gallbladder-carcinoma-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Tian-Run Lv, Jun-Ke Wang, Fu-Yu Li, Hai-Jie Hu
OBJECTIVE: Current meta-analysis was performed to systematically evaluate the potential prognostic factors for overall survival (OS) among resected cases with gallbladder carcinoma (GBC). METHODS: PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library were systematically retrieved and hazard ratio (HR) and its 95% confidence interval (CI) were directly extracted from the original study or roughly estimated via Tierney's method. Standard Parmar modifications were used to determine pooled HRs...
April 3, 2024: International Journal of Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38537056/perioperative-outcomes-and-long-term-survival-of-cryosurgery-on-unresectable-pancreatic-cancer-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis
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Kang Xue, Xiaofeng Liu, Xiaolin Xu, Li Wang, Bole Tian
BACKGROUND: Pancreatic cancer (PC) continues to rank as one of the deadliest forms of cancer, with the majority of patients being diagnosed with unresectable disease. The implementation of cryoablation-based comprehensive treatment is expected to lead to a reduction in tumor size and potentially achieve complete resection. However, the availability of systematic and evidence-based treatment guidelines for cryoablation in pancreatic cancer is currently limited. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A computerized search was conducted in the Medline, Embase, Cochrane Library databases, and Clinicaltrials to retrieve studies published from August 1987 to June 2023...
April 3, 2024: International Journal of Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536804/prevalence-of-physical-violence-against-people-in-insecure-migration-status-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Alexandria Innes, Sophie Carlisle, Hannah Manzur, Elizabeth Cook, Jessica Corsi, Natalia V Lewis
OBJECTIVES: This study summarised evidence on the prevalence of interpersonal, community and state physical violence against people in insecure migration status. METHODS: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of primary studies that estimated prevalence of physical violence against a population in insecure migration status. We searched Embase, Social Policy and Practice, Political Science Complete, SocINDEX and Web of Science Social Sciences Citation Index for reports published from January 2000 until 31 May 2023...
2024: PloS One
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536792/progress-and-challenges-in-achieving-tuberculosis-elimination-in-india-by-2025-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis
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Abhishek Padhi, Ashwini Agarwal, Mayuri Bhise, Anil Chaudhary, Krupal Joshi, C D S Katoch
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) continues to pose a significant public health challenge in India, which is home to one of the highest TB burdens worldwide. This systematic review and meta-analysis will aim to synthesize the anticipated progress and potential challenges in achieving TB elimination in India by 2025. METHODS: A comprehensive search will be conducted across multiple databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, to identify relevant studies...
2024: PloS One
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536776/electroacupuncture-stimulation-enhances-the-permeability-of-the-blood-brain-barrier-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-preclinical-evidence-and-possible-mechanisms
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Nuo Xu, Peng Gong, Shiting Xu, Yangyun Chen, Mengyuan Dai, Zhaoxing Jia, Xianming Lin
An important cellular barrier to maintain the stability of the brain's internal and external environment is the blood-brain barrier (BBB). It also prevents harmful substances from entering brain tissue through blood circulation while providing protection for the central nervous system. It should be noted, however, that the intact BBB can be a barrier to the transport of most drugs into the brain via the conventional route of administration, which can prevent them from reaching effective concentrations for the treatment of disorders affecting the central nervous system...
2024: PloS One
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536666/non-cancerous-complications-in-htlv-1-carriers
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Akihiro Ohmoto, Shigeo Fuji
INTRODUCTION: Human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) carriers may develop adult T-cell leukemia (ATL), or HTLV-1-associated myelopathy (HAM)/tropical spastic paraparesis (TSP). The evidence is limited regarding other diseases potentially associated with HTLV-1, such as HTLV-1-associated autoimmune diseases. AREA COVERED: We summarized the available information on complications associated with HTLV-1 infection. EXPERT OPINION: Previous studies showed that HTLV-1 carriers have an increased incidence of collagen diseases including Sjögren's syndrome, as well as dysthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, and atherosclerosis...
March 27, 2024: Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536662/natural-killer-group%C3%A2-2d-major-histocompatibility-complex-class%C3%A2-i-polypeptide-related-sequence%C3%A2-a-activation-enhances-natural-killer-cell-mediated-immunity-against-hepatocellular-carcinoma-a-review
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Jun Arai, Akinori Okumura, Naoya Kato, Kiyoaki Ito
The recent clinical introduction of immune checkpoint inhibitors has improved therapeutic outcomes in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. However, these therapies targeting CD8+ T lymphocytes have a response rate of approximately 30%. In addition to CD8+ T lymphocytes, natural killer (NK) cells represent promising therapeutic targets for hepatocellular carcinoma, because they comprise 30%-50% of all lymphocytes in the liver and contribute to antitumor immunity. A recent meta-analysis revealed that the percentage of infiltrating NK cells in hepatocellular carcinoma correlates with a better patient outcome...
March 27, 2024: Hepatology Research: the Official Journal of the Japan Society of Hepatology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536647/differences-in-injury-profiles-between-female-and-male-athletes-across-the-participant-classification-framework-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis
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Natalie J Hardaker, Patria A Hume, Stacy T Sims
BACKGROUND: Female sex is a significant determinant of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. It is not understood if sex is a key determinant of other sports-related injuries. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this systematic review was to identify where differences in injury profiles are most apparent between the sexes in all sports across the six-tiered participant classification framework. METHODS: This systematic review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement and the 'implementing PRISMA in Exercise, Rehabilitation, Sport medicine and SporTs science'(PERSiST) guidance...
March 27, 2024: Sports Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536625/risk-of-esophageal-adenocarcinoma-after-bariatric-surgery-a-meta-analysis-of-retrospective-studies
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Chenglou Zhu, Wenhan Liu, Dongping Hu, Lingzhi Peng
PURPOSE: This study aims to systematically review and meta-analyze the evidence on the risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) following metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS). MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic literature search was conducted on the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Web of Science, The Cochrane Library, and PubMed databases. Meta-analysis utilized odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) to analyze the correlation between MBS and the risk of EAC...
March 27, 2024: Obesity Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536581/diagnostic-performance-of-ultrasound-in-the-assessment-of-gastric-contents-a-meta-analysis-and-systematic-review
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Xuanyuan Pan, Jun Chai, Xin Gao, Si Li, Jie Liu, Linxing Li, Yanjing Li, Zhichao Li
OBJECTIVE: To systematically analyze the accuracy of ultrasonic techniques in assessing the nature of gastric contents and their volume. METHODS: English-language articles that used ultrasonic techniques to assess the nature of gastric contents and their volume in patients were selected. In eligible studies, data were recalculated and analyzed for forest plots and subject summary curves of operating characteristics (SROC). Study quality was assessed using the diagnostic accuracy study quality assessment tool QUADAS-2...
March 27, 2024: Insights Into Imaging
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536462/fine-needle-aspiration-cytology-for-neck-lesions-in-patients-with-antithrombotic-anticoagulant-medications-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis
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Dongbin Ahn, Ji Hye Kwak, Gill Joon Lee, Jin Ho Sohn
OBJECTIVES: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the true risk of bleeding and nondiagnostic (ND) specimens associated with fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) for neck lesions in patients taking antithrombotic/anticoagulation (AT/AC) medications. METHODS: Using the Population Intervention Comparison and Outcome modeling, we searched PubMed and Google Scholar databases to identify studies published between January 2000 and March 2023 reporting the safety and sample adequacy of FNAC for neck lesions in patients taking AT/AC medications...
March 27, 2024: European Radiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536447/effectiveness-of-fracture-liaison-service-in-reducing-the-risk-of-secondary-fragility-fractures-in-adults-aged-50-and-older-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis
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Musa Sani Danazumi, Nicol Lightbody, Gordana Dermody
To determine and appraise the certainty of fracture liaison service (FLS) in reducing the risk of secondary fragility fractures in older adults aged ≥ 50 years and to examine the nature of the FLS and the roles of various disciplines involved in the delivery of the FLS. Medline, EMBASE, PubMed, CINAHL, SCOPUS, and The Cochrane Library were searched from January 1st, 2010, to May 31st, 2022. Two reviewers independently extracted data. The risk of bias was evaluated using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale for cohort studies and the PEDro scale for randomized trials, while the GRADE approach established the certainty of the evidence...
March 27, 2024: Osteoporosis International
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536416/transcatheter-arterial-tendinopathy-embolization-as-a-treatment-for-painful-and-refractory-tendinopathy-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Yan Epelboym, Colette Glaser, Zhou Lan, Jacob C Mandell, Ezra Burch, Timothy Killoran, Ali Guermazi
OBJECTIVE: Transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) is a novel minimally invasive therapy for painful tendinopathy in patients with pain refractory to conservative management. The purpose of this study was to evaluate evidence on the efficacy of TAE for tendinopathy related pain. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Using Embase, PubMed, and Web of Science, a systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to identify studies evaluating TAE for painful tendinopathy. The primary outcome measure was change in pain scale score at 6 months...
March 27, 2024: Skeletal Radiology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536167/risk-assessment-and-prevention-of-falls-in-older-community-dwelling-adults-a-review
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Cathleen S Colón-Emeric, Cara L McDermott, Deborah S Lee, Sarah D Berry
IMPORTANCE: Falls are reported by more than 14 million US adults aged 65 years or older annually and can result in substantial morbidity, mortality, and health care expenditures. OBSERVATIONS: Falls result from age-related physiologic changes compounded by multiple intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors. Major modifiable risk factors among community-dwelling older adults include gait and balance disorders, orthostatic hypotension, sensory impairment, medications, and environmental hazards...
March 27, 2024: JAMA
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535942/ambient-air-pollution-and-vision-disorder-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis
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REVIEW
Zhuo Han, Chao Zhao, Yuhua Li, Meng Xiao, Yuewei Yang, Yizhuo Zhao, Chunyu Liu, Juan Liu, Penghui Li
The effects of air pollution on physical health are well recognized, with many studies revealing air pollution's effects on vision disorder, yet no relationship has been established. Therefore, a meta-analysis was carried out in this study to investigate the connection between vision disorder and ambient particles (diameter ≤ 2.5 µm (PM2.5 ), diameter ≤ 10 µm (PM10 )) and gaseous pollutants (nitrogen dioxide (NO2 ), sulfur dioxide (SO2 ), carbon monoxide (CO), Ozone (O3 )). Twelve relevant studies published by 26 February 2024 were identified in three databases...
March 10, 2024: Toxics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535745/the-effect-of-oral-adenosine-triphosphate-atp-supplementation-on-anaerobic-exercise-in-healthy-resistance-trained-individuals-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis
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Roberto González-Marenco, Ivonne Azeret Estrada-Sánchez, Martha Medina-Escobedo, Rodolfo Chim-Aké, Roberto Lugo
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is an energy and signaling molecule. It is synthesized endogenously and can be taken as an oral supplement. This review aimed to identify the effects of oral ATP supplementation on anaerobic exercise in healthy resistance-trained adults. A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed based on the Preferred Reporting Items of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) criteria. The inclusion criteria were articles published from 2000 to 2022, with anaerobic variables (maximal strength, maximum repetitions, and maximum anaerobic power) measurable in healthy adults with experience in resistance training, only randomized placebo-controlled clinical trials (RCTs), and with the acute (a single dose 30 min to 24 h before the tests) and/or chronic (>1 day) oral supplementation of ATP...
March 14, 2024: Sports
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535712/breastfeeding-practices-for-covid-19-infected-mothers-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis
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Maria Eleni Boukoura, Maria Dagla, Kleanthi Gourounti, Alexandra Stavroula Nieri, Chrysoula Taskou, Eleni Tsoukala, Antigoni Sarantaki
(1) Background: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increasing number of women giving birth while also grappling with SARS-CoV-2. The objective of this review is to examine the possibility of transmission of the virus from mother to infant through breastfeeding, skin-to-skin contact, and rooming-in and to explore methods for managing COVID-19-positive mother-infant dyads. (2) Methods: A comprehensive search strategy was employed that covered pertinent studies from the Cochrane Library, PubMed Central, and Scopus databases...
February 27, 2024: Nursing Reports
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535317/integrative-multiomics-approach-to-skin-the-sinergy-between-individualised-medicine-and-futuristic-precision-skin-care
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REVIEW
Angelica Dessì, Roberta Pintus, Vassilios Fanos, Alice Bosco
The skin is a complex ecosystem colonized by millions of microorganisms, the skin microbiota, which are crucial in regulating not only the physiological functions of the skin but also the metabolic changes underlying the onset of skin diseases. The high microbial colonization together with a low diversity at the phylum level and a high diversity at the species level of the skin is very similar to that of the gastrointestinal tract. Moreover, there is an important communication pathway along the gut-brain-skin axis, especially associated with the modulation of neurotransmitters by the microbiota...
March 7, 2024: Metabolites
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