A systematic review and statistical analysis of nutrient recovery from municipal wastewater by electrodialysis

Abstract Introduction Diverticular disease is a common health problem with a wide clinical spectrum. About 75% of the patients would have uncomplicated diverticulitis. Cornerstones of treatment are antibiotics, analgesia, and dietary advice. Recent evidence has shown that its treatment is controversial, questioning the use of antibiotics. Aim is to assess the role of antibiotics in the treatment of acute uncomplicated diverticulitis. Method This is a systematic review and Meta-analysis. Literature review of the available studies was conducted using search engines like Pubmed, Medline, Embase, Google Scholar, and Cochrane databases. Statistical analysis was conducted using RevMan5.4. Results Out of 1754 records 1324 were duplicates, 430 studies were screened. 395 were further excluded.35 full text articles were assessed and in the final review 10 studies were included. PRISMA guidelines were used. Pooled OR for recurrence = 0.92 (95% CI = 0.74 to 1.13). Pooled OR for Hospital stay= -0.66 (95% CI= -1.12 to -0.21). Pooled OR for complications = 1.06 (95% CI = 0.69 to 1.64). Pooled OR for treatment failure= 1.24 (95% CI = 0.90-1.69). Conclusions We conclude that from the available evidence antibiotics have no role in reducing recurrence, complications, treatment failure, and duration of hospital stay in acute uncomplicated diverticulitis.

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Advancement in Ion Exchange Processes for Municipal Wastewater Nutrient Recovery

Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation ◽

10.2175/193864713813716660 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 (7) ◽

pp. 6474-6485 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Allen T. Williams ◽

Brooke K. Mayer

Keyword(s):

Ion Exchange ◽

Municipal Wastewater ◽

Nutrient Recovery ◽

Exchange Processes

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Synovial Sarcoma of the Nerve—Clinical and Pathological Features: Case Series and Systematic Review

Neurosurgery ◽

10.1093/neuros/nyz321 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 85 (6) ◽

pp. E975-E991 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Stephen Shelby Burks ◽

Ross C Puffer ◽

Iahn Cajigas ◽

David Valdivia ◽

Andrew E Rosenberg ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Statistical Analysis ◽

Synovial Sarcoma ◽

Tumor Size ◽

Clinical Course ◽

Case Reports ◽

Case Series ◽

Pathological Features ◽

Eligibility Criteria

Abstract BACKGROUND Synovial sarcoma of the nerve is a rare entity with several cases and case series reported in the literature. Despite an improved understanding of the biology, the clinical course is difficult to predict. OBJECTIVE To compile a series of patients with synovial sarcoma of the peripheral nerve (SSPN) and assess clinical and pathological factors and their contribution to survival and recurrence. METHODS Cases from 2 institutions collected in patients undergoing surgical intervention for SSPN. Systematic review including PubMed and Scopus databases were searched for related articles published from 1970 to December 2018. Eligibility criteria: (1) case reports or case series reporting on SSPN, (2) clinical course and/or pathological features of the tumor reported, and (3) articles published in English. RESULTS From patients treated at our institutions (13) the average follow-up period was 3.2 yr. Tumor recurrence was seen in 4 cases and death in 3. Systematic review of the literature yielded 44 additional cases with an average follow-up period of 3.6 yr. From pooled data, there were 10 recurrences and 7 deaths (20% and 14%, respectively). Adjuvant treatment used in 62.5% of cases. Immunohistochemical markers used in diagnosis varied widely; the most common are the following: Epithelial membrane antigen (EMA), cytokeratin, vimentin, cluster of differentiation (CD34), and transducin-like enhancer of split 1 (TLE1). Statistical analysis illustrated tumor size and use of chemotherapy to be negative predictors of survival. No other factors, clinically or from pathologist review, were correlated with recurrence or survival. CONCLUSION By combining cases from our institution with historical data and performing statistical analysis we show correlation between tumor size and death.

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Treated Municipal Wastewater Reuse: A Holistic Approach Using Hybrid Ion Exchange (HIX) with Concurrent Nutrient Recovery and CO2 Sequestration

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering ◽

10.1021/acssuschemeng.9b01357 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (10) ◽

pp. 9671-9679 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Chelsey S. Shepsko ◽

Hang Dong ◽

Arup K. SenGupta

Keyword(s):

Ion Exchange ◽

Co2 Sequestration ◽

Municipal Wastewater ◽

Wastewater Reuse ◽

Holistic Approach ◽

Nutrient Recovery ◽

Treated Municipal Wastewater ◽

Municipal Wastewater Reuse

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Is bipolar over diagnosed in adolescents?

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.477 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 41 (S1) ◽

pp. S451-S451

Author(s):

S. Paulino ◽

N. Santos ◽

A.C. Almeida ◽

J. Gonçalves

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Bipolar Disorder ◽

Statistical Analysis ◽

Mood Stabilizers ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Mood Instability ◽

Adolescent Population ◽

Life Threatening ◽

Competing Interest

IntroductionSince the mid-1990s, the diagnosis of bipolar disorder has increased significantly: two-fold among adults, four-fold among adolescents and 40-fold among children. Mood instability is a hallmark symptom of many psychiatric disorders but does not imply necessarily a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Misdiagnosis is not just an academic issue: mood stabilizers have significant adverse effects and expose patients to side effects that range from mild to potentially life-threatening.ObjectivesDiscuss the potential overestimation of bipolar diagnosis in the adolescent population through a statistical analysis of a sample from the adolescence's consultation of Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte.MethodsAnalysis of 106 patients taking into account the initial diagnosis and the diagnostic stability over 6 months. Non-systematic review of the literature.ResultsFrom this sample, 39.2% of the adolescents have a diagnose of unipolar affective disorder, 0.02% of bipolar disorder and 0.1% of disruptive mood disorder. These diagnoses did not change over the follow-up period.ConclusionIt is important to try to understand the reasons of this potential discrepancy (influence of pharmaceutical company marketing, of parents’ desire, of doctors’ fear) to reduce controversy and confusion and to adjust treatment.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

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SUSTAINABILE INTENSIFICATION OF AGRICULTURE – THE OPERATIONALIZATION DIRECTIONS

Annals of the Polish Association of Agricultural and Agribusiness Economists ◽

10.5604/01.3001.0010.1194 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol XIX (2) ◽

pp. 220-225

Author(s):

Jakub Staniszewski

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Economic Policy ◽

Statistical Analysis ◽

Sustainable Agriculture ◽

Sustainable Intensification ◽

Literature Research ◽

Synthetic Indicators ◽

Agriculture Intensification ◽

The Impact

In the paper a systematic review of the works concentrated on the operationalization of the concept of sustainable agriculture intensification has been carried out. In the analyzed source literature, research was conducted mostly at the microeconomic level and concerned agriculture in Europe. Four main methods of operationalization have been identified as – synthetic indicators, modeling, eco-efficiency indices and statistical analysis. These methods were mainly used to assess whether agriculture is developing in line with sustainable intensification concept, to determine the impact of economic policy on this development, to determine the possibilities for implementing sustainable intensification in specific cases and the impact of other factors on the effectiveness of these processes.

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Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials of Acupressure Therapy for Primary Dysmenorrhea

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine ◽

10.1155/2013/169692 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-9 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Hui-ru Jiang ◽

Shuang Ni ◽

Jin-long Li ◽

Miao-miao Liu ◽

Ji Li ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Clinical Trials ◽

Statistical Analysis ◽

Adverse Events ◽

Randomized Clinical Trials ◽

Controlled Trials ◽

Cochrane Central Register ◽

Primary Dysmenorrhea ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

Central Register

The evidence of acupressure is limited in the management of dysmenorrhea. To evaluate the efficacy of acupressure in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea based on randomized controlled trials (RCTs), we searched MEDLINE, the Chinese Biomedical Database (CBM), and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) databases from inception until March 2012. Two reviewers independently selected articles and extracted data. Statistical analysis was performed with RevMan 5.1 software. Eight RCTs were identified from the retrieved 224 relevant records. Acupressure improved pain measured with VAS (−1.41 cm 95% CI [−1.61, −1.21]), SF-MPQ at the 3-month followup (WMD −2.33, 95% CI [−4.11, −0.54]) and 6-month followup (WMD −4.67, 95% CI [−7.30, −2.04]), and MDQ at the 3-month followup (WMD −2.31, 95% CI [−3.74, −0.87]) and 6-month followup (WMD −4.67, 95% CI [−7.30, −2.04]). All trials did not report adverse events. These results were limited by the methodological flaws of trials.

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