Browsing by Subject "systematic review"
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A Critical Review of the Current Evidence for Measuring Drug Concentrations of First-Line Agents Used to Treat Tuberculosis in Children
( Springer International Publishing , 2016 , Article Review)Tuberculosis is a leading cause of infectious disease-related morbidity and mortality worldwide. Additionally, treatment is complex with most patients requiring combination therapy of first-line agents for multiple months. ... -
A systematic review on the impact of pharmacist-provided services on patients' health outcomes in Arab countries
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2022 , Article Review)What is known and objective: The pharmacist's role has evolved dramatically over the last few decades and shows considerable impact globally. The aim of this systematic review was to describe the nature and extent of studies ... -
Accuracy of procalcitonin for diagnosing sepsis in adult patients admitted to the emergency department: a systematic review and meta-analysis
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article Review)Background Differentiating sepsis from non-infectious systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is challenging. Biomarkers like procalcitonin (PCT) aid early risk assessment and guide antibiotic use. This study aims ... -
Additive Manufacturing Technology for Spare Parts Application: A Systematic Review on Supply Chain Management
( MDPI , 2022 , Article Review)Additive manufacturing (AM) is gaining interest among researchers and practitioners in the field of manufacturing. One major potential area of AM application is the manufacturing of spare parts, which affects the availability ... -
Allergen immunotherapy for atopic dermatitis: Systematic review and meta-analysis of benefits and harms
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)BackgroundAtopic dermatitis (AD, eczema) is driven by a combination of skin barrier defects, immune dysregulation, and extrinsic stimuli such as allergens, irritants, and microbes. The role of environmental allergens ... -
Assessing left ventricular systolic function by emergency physician using point of care echocardiography compared to expert: systematic review and meta-analysis.
( Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins , 2021 , Article Review)Assessing left ventricular systolic function (LVSF) by echocardiography assists in the diagnosis and management of a diverse range of patients presenting to the emergency department (ED). We evaluated the agreement between ... -
The Association between Early Opioids Prescribing and the Length of Disability in Acute Lower Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis
( MDPI , 2022 , Article Review)Background: There is conflicting evidence with respect to whether early opioid prescribing (EOP) within the first two weeks of acute Low Back Pain (LBP) onset is associated with the length of disability (LOD). The aim of ... -
Associations of the MIND Diet with Cardiometabolic Diseases and Their Risk Factors: A Systematic Review
( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2023 , Article)Purpose: Recent studies have expanded the scope of research on the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet beyond its impact on cognitive performance. These investigations have specifically ... -
Clinical Implications of COVID-19 Presence in CSF: Systematic Review of Case Reports
( MDPI , 2022 , Article Review)This systematic review focused on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) patients that had detected SARS-CoV-2 virus in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). A systematic literature search was carried out in ... -
Core outcomes in gestational diabetes for treatment trials: The Gestational Metabolic Group treatment set
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2021 , Article)Aims With the rising number of outcomes being reported following gestational diabetes (GDM), the outcomes in existing studies vary widely making it challenging to compare and contrast the effectiveness of different ... -
Cost-effectiveness Evaluations Among the Direct Oral Anticoagulants for the Prevention and Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism: Systematic Review
( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2019 , Article)Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is associated with high recurrence, mortality, and cost burden. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are currently used for VTE treatment, and they offer more benefits over warfarin, despite being ... -
Effects of calcium hydroxide intracanal medicament on push-out bond strength of endodontic sealers: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( Wiley , 2022 , Article Review)Objective: To investigate the effect of calcium hydroxide intracanal medicament on the push-out bond strength of resin-based and calcium silicate-based endodontic sealers. Methods: A comprehensive search of was conducted ... -
Efficacy of a 3-day pre-travel schedule of Tafenoquine for malaria chemoprophylaxis: A network meta-analysis.
( Oxford University Press , 2021 , Article)Chemoprophylaxis with weekly doses of tafenoquine (200 mg/day for 3 days before departure [loading dose], 200 mg/week during travel and one-week post-travel [maintenance doses]) is effective in preventing malaria. Effectiveness ... -
Efficacy of Laser therapy for alveolar osteitis: A systematic review of the available evidence
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Objective: Alveolar osteitis (commonly known as dry socket) is a very common painful complication of dental extraction with no definitive cure. This systematic review assessed the efficacy of laser therapy in the management ... -
Enablers and obstacles in teaching and learning of mathematics: A systematic review in LUMAT journal
( University of Helsinki, Finland and LUMA Centre Finland , 2022 , Article)This paper presents results of a systematic review of papers published at the LUMAT journal on the current issues positively and negatively affecting teaching and learning in mathematics, in concurrence with the Preferred ... -
Epidemiology of gonorrhoea: systematic review, meta-analyses, and meta-regressions, World Health Organization European Region, 1949 to 2021
( European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) , 2024 , Article Review)Background: Epidemiology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) infection remains inadequately understood. Aim: We aimed to characterise NG epidemiology in Europe. Methods: We used Cochrane and PRISMA guidelines to systematically ... -
Estimates of the prevalence of male circumcision in sub-Saharan Africa from 2010-2023 -A systematic review and meta-analysis
( Public Library of Science , 2024 , Article)Background Male circumcision (MC) is a key part of the package of interventions to prevent HIV, the biggest health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa. Objective To estimate the male circumcision prevalence and to evaluate the ... -
Evaluations of Morphine and Fentanyl for Mechanically Ventilated Patients With Respiratory Disorders in Intensive Care: A Systematic Review of Methodological Trends and Reporting Quality
( Elsevier Inc. , 2019 , Article)Background: Mechanically ventilated patients with respiratory disorders may require sedatives, such as opioids. Objectives: To define methodological trends, gaps, and the reporting quality of the comparative clinical and ... -
External fixation versus open reduction and internal fixation of pilon fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Musculoskelet Surg Res 2018;2:41-50.
( Wolters Kluwer - Medknow , 2018 , Article)Objectives: Pilon fractures are challenging to treat and associated with complications such as skin necrosis and superficial and deep infections that can potentially lead to amputation. This meta‑analysis aimed to compare ... -
Flight Versus Ground Out-of-hospital Rapid Sequence Intubation Success: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
( Taylor and Francis Ltd , 2018 , Article)Introduction: Endotracheal intubation (ETI) is a critical procedure performed by both air medical and ground based emergency medical services (EMS). Previous work has suggested that ETI success rates are greater for air ...