scholarly journals The Never-Ending Battle between Proximal Row Carpectomy and Four Corner Arthrodesis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis for the Final Verdict

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali R. Ahmadi ◽  
Liron S. Duraku ◽  
Mark J.W. van der Oest ◽  
Caroline A. Hundepool ◽  
Ruud W. Selles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Proximal Row Carpectomy ◽  
Final Verdict

Model validity of randomised placebo-controlled trials of individualised homeopathic treatment

Homeopathy ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 104 (03) ◽  
pp. 164-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert T Mathie ◽  
Michel Van Wassenhoven ◽  
Jennifer Jacobs ◽  
Menachem Oberbaum ◽  
Helmut Roniger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trials ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Focus Of Attention ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Homeopathic Treatment ◽  
Model Validity ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Final Verdict ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Background: Though potentially an important limitation in the literature of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of homeopathy, the model validity of homeopathic treatment (MVHT) has not previously been systematically investigated. Objective: As an integral part of a programme of systematic reviews, to assess MVHT of eligible RCTs of individualised homeopathic treatment. Methods: From 46 previously identified papers in the category, 31 papers (reporting a total of 32 RCTs) were eligible for systematic review and were thus the subject of the study. For each of six domains of assessment per trial, MVHT was judged independently by three randomly allocated assessors from our group, who reached a final verdict by consensus discussion as necessary. Results: Nineteen trials were judged overall as ‘acceptable’ MVHT, nine as ‘uncertain’ MVHT, and four as ‘inadequate’ MVHT. Conclusions: These results do not support concern that deficient MVHT has frequently undermined the published findings of RCTs of individualised homeopathy. However, the 13 trials with ‘uncertain’ or ‘inadequate’ MVHT will be a focus of attention in supplementary meta-analysis. New RCTs of individualised homeopathy must aim to maximise MVHT and to enable its assessment through clear reporting.

The effects of low-ratio n-6/n-3 PUFA on biomarkers of inflammation: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yali Wei ◽  
Yan Meng ◽  
Na Li ◽  
Qian Wang ◽  
Liyong Chen
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid ◽  
Inflammation Markers ◽  
Pufa Supplementation ◽  
Long Chain

The purpose of the systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine if low-ratio n-6/n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) supplementation affects serum inflammation markers based on current studies.

The association between dietary inflammatory index and risk of central obesity in adults: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 90 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 535-552 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahdieh Abbasalizad Farhangi ◽  
Mahdi Vajdi
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Observational Studies ◽  
Central Obesity ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Weighted Mean Difference ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Dietary Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Inflammatory Status ◽  
Obesity Indices

Abstract. Backgrounds: Central obesity, as a pivotal component of metabolic syndrome is associated with numerous co-morbidities. Dietary factors influence central obesity by increased inflammatory status. However, recent studies didn’t evaluate the association between central obesity and dietary inflammation index (DII®) that give score to dietary factors according to their inflammatory potential. In the current systematic review and meta-analysis, we summarized the studies that investigated the association between DII® with central obesity indices in the general populations. Methods: In a systematic search from PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Sciences and Cochrane electronic databases, we collected relevant studies written in English and published until 30 October 2019. The population of included studies were apparently healthy subjects or individuals with obesity or obesity-related diseases. Observational studies that evaluated the association between DII® and indices of central obesity including WC or WHR were included. Results: Totally thirty-two studies were included; thirty studies were cross-sectional and two were cohort studies with 103071 participants. Meta-analysis of observational studies showed that higher DII® scores were associated with 1.81 cm increase in WC (Pooled weighted mean difference (WMD) = 1.813; CI: 0.785–2.841; p = 0.001). Also, a non-significant increase in the odds of having higher WC (OR = 1.162; CI: 0.95–1.43; p = 0.154) in the highest DII category was also observed. In subgroup analysis, the continent, dietary assessment tool and gender were the heterogeneity sources. Conclusion: The findings proposed that adherence to diets with high DII® scores was associated with increased WC. Further studies with interventional designs are necessary to elucidate the causality inference between DII® and central obesity indices.

Fear of pain and pain intensity: Meta-analysis and systematic review.

2020 ◽  
Vol 146 (5) ◽  
pp. 411-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tobias Markfelder ◽  
Paul Pauli
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Fear Of Pain

What have we learned from offender profiling? A systematic review and meta-analysis of 40 years of research.

2018 ◽  
Vol 144 (12) ◽  
pp. 1247-1274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bryanna Fox ◽  
David P. Farrington
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Offender Profiling
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