Πλοήγηση ανά Θέμα "systematic review"
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25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and continuous positive airway pressure treatment: A brief review
(2020)The aim of the present study is to summarize the information available, to time, regarding the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and vitamin-D (vD) levels. Moreover, the association between vD deficiency ... -
Addressing the post-irradiation hypothalamic-pituitary endocrine abnormalities of brain tumors in pediatric patients
(2017)Purpose: Hypothalamic-pituitary axis is susceptible to radiotherapy, causing endocrine disorders to childhood cancer survivors. We conducted a systematic review in order to assess the radiation-induced toxicity that leads ... -
Adrenocorticotropic hormone: an effective “natural” biologic therapy for acute gout?
(2020)Treatment of acute gout consists of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), colchicine and steroids. However, the typical patient with gout has multiple comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, ... -
Aerobic exercise for adult patients with major depressive disorder in mental health services: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2019)Although exercise is associated with depression relief, the effects of aerobic exercise (AE) interventions on clinically depressed adult patients have not been clearly supported. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to ... -
Analytical studies assessing the association between extreme precipitation or temperature and drinking water-related waterborne infections: A review
(2015)Determining the role of weather in waterborne infections is a priority public health research issue as climate change is predicted to increase the frequency of extreme precipitation and temperature events. To document the ... -
Anterior and Posterior Cruciate Ligaments Mechanoreceptors: A Review of Basic Science
(2022)Proprioception is a specialized sensory modality encompassing the movement of the joint and its position in space, and it involves the conversion of mechanical deformation of tissues into neural signals. Mechanoreceptors ... -
Antibody tests in detecting SARS-CoV-2 infection: A meta-analysis
(2020)The emergence of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by SARS-CoV-2 made imperative the need for diagnostic tests that can identify the infection. Although Nucleic Acid Test (NAT) is considered to be the gold standard, ... -
Antipsychotic polypharmacy reduction versus polypharmacy continuation for people with schizophrenia
(2022)Background: In clinical practice, different antipsychotics can be combined in the treatment of people with schizophrenia (polypharmacy). This strategy can aim at increasing efficacy, but might also increase the adverse ... -
Aquaticity: A discussion of the term and of how it applies to humans
(2016)The relationship between humans and water and the effects on aspects related to human performance has never been studied scientifically. The aim of the current systematic review is to attempt to define the term "aquaticity", ... -
Arteriovenous Malformations: Congenital or Acquired Lesions?
(2020)Objective: Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) were believed to be congenital. However, an increasing number of de novo AVM cases have questioned this doctrine. Methods: A consensus meeting of international experts attempted ... -
Assessing the physiological effects of traditional regional diets targeting the prevention of cardiovascular disease: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials implementing mediterranean, New Nordic, Japanese, Atlantic, Persian and Mexican dietary interventions
(2021)Traditional regional diets are considered as sustainable dietary patterns, while many have been examined with regard to their health benefits. The aim of the present systematic review was to aggerate all evidence on the ... -
Assessing the reporting quality of systematic reviews of observational studies in preeclampsia
(2019)Purpose: The majority of epidemiological studies in preeclampsia are observational and the overview of these studies is expressed by systematic reviews (SRs). The aim of this study was to evaluate the reporting quality of ... -
Assessment of reporting quality of meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials in neovascular age-related macular degeneration published from April 2014 to May 2018 using prisma statement
(2020)Purpose: To evaluate the reporting quality of meta-analysis on neovascular age-related macular degeneration treatment and safety profile based on PRISMA statement. Methods: Electronic search performed in August 2018 to ... -
Assessment of the association of copd and asthma with in-hospital mortality in patients with covid-19. A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression analysis
(2021)Together, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma account for the most common non-infectious respiratory pathologies. Conflicting preliminary studies have shown varied effect for COPD and asthma as prognostic ... -
Assessment of the reporting quality of double-blind RCTs for ischemic stroke based on the CONSORT statement
(2020)Background-Purpose: It is critical that Randomized Controlled Trials(RCTs) present complete and transparent reporting. The present study aims to determine the reporting quality of double-blind RCTs for medicinal interventions ... -
Assessment of the reporting quality of RCTs for novel oral anticoagulants in venous thromboembolic disease based on the CONSORT statement
(2019)Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are the cornerstone of evidence based medicine. Ιt is crucial that RCTs have transparent reporting to facilitate their interpretation. The purpose of the present study is the evaluation ... -
Association of ITPA gene polymorphisms with adverse effects of AZA/6-MP administration: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(2022)Azathioprine (AZA) and its metabolite, mercaptopurine (6-MP), are widely used immunosuppressant drugs. Polymorphisms in genes implicated in AZA/6-MP metabolism, reportedly, could account in part for their potential toxicity. ... -
Atrial fibrillation and cognitive function in patients with heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(2017)Cognitive impairment and dementia are established complications of heart failure (HF) in adult patients and impair medication adherence and self-care. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is suggested to play an independent role in ... -
Atrial Fibrillation Is Associated with Cognitive Impairment, All-Cause Dementia, Vascular Dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(2021)Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia in patients with stroke history. However, the association between AF and cognitive impairment in broader populations is less clear. ... -
Atrial high-rate episode duration thresholds and thromboembolic risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2021)BACKGROUND: Available evidence supports an association between atrial high-rate episode (AHRE) burden and thromboembolic risk, but the necessary extent and duration of AHREs to increase the thromboembolic risk remain to ...