scholarly journals Comparison of clinical efficacy and safety between dexmedetomidine and propofol among patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy: a meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (7) ◽  
pp. 030006052110327
Author(s):  
Weihua Liu ◽  
Wenli Yu ◽  
Hongli Yu ◽  
Mingwei Sheng
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Efficacy ◽  
Lower Risk ◽  
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽  
Weighted Mean Difference ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Similar Efficacy ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Weighted Mean

Objective To compare the clinical efficacy and safety of dexmedetomidine and propofol in patients who underwent gastrointestinal endoscopy. Methods Relevant studies comparing dexmedetomidine and propofol among patients who underwent gastrointestinal endoscopy were retrieved from databases such as PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library. Results Seven relevant studies (dexmedetomidine group, n = 238; propofol group, n = 239) met the inclusion criteria. There were no significant differences in the induction time (weighted mean difference [WMD] = 3.46, 95% confidence interval [CI] = −0.95–7.88, I2 = 99%) and recovery time (WMD = 2.74, 95% CI = −2.72–8.19, I2 = 98%). Subgroup analysis revealed no significant differences in the risks of hypotension (risk ratio [RR] = 0.56, 95% CI = 0.25–1.22) and nausea and vomiting (RR = 1.00, 95% CI = 0.46–2.22) between the drugs, whereas dexmedetomidine carried a lower risk of hypoxia (RR = 0.26, 95% CI = 0.11–0.63) and higher risk of bradycardia (RR = 3.01, 95% CI = 1.38–6.54). Conclusions Dexmedetomidine had similar efficacy and safety profiles as propofol in patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy.

scholarly journals Effect of Earthworm on Wound Healing: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong Wang ◽  
Zhen Ruan ◽  
Rongchao Zhang ◽  
Xuejing Wang ◽  
Ruihui Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Wound Healing ◽  
Healing Rate ◽  
Weighted Mean Difference ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Healing Process ◽  
Risk Of Bias ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Weighted Mean

Background: Earthworm, also called dilong (Chinese language), has been used as a traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Recently, some scientists believe that earthworm extracts (EE) can promote wound healing. However, its effectiveness remains controversial. We conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the effect of EE on wound healing based on the healing rate.Methods: We comprehensively reviewed literature that mentioned EE for wound healing in the PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), VIP database for Chinese Technical Periodicals, and WanFang database that have been published until January 2021. We computed weighted mean difference (WMD) for analysis with RevMan 5.3 software in animal and human models groups. Two researchers independently selected studies and evaluated the risk of bias with the Cochrane Collaboration tool. The quality of the evidence was assessed with the Cochrane risk of bias tool. This study is registered on PROSPERO (CRD42020168400).Results: From 2,486 articles, we selected 16 studies for analysis. EE treatment was associated with improvements in wound healing performance based on wound healing rate (mouse model: weighted mean difference (WMD) = 3.55, 95% confidence interval (CI): 2.34–4.77, p < 0.00001; rat model: WMD = 17.29, 95% CI: 5.75–28.82, p = 0.003; rabbit model: WMD = 19.29, 95% CI: 9.95–28.64, p < 0.0001). Clinical studies also confirmed that EE could reduce healing time in hospital (WMD = −8.94, 95% CI: −17.75 to −0.14, p = 0.05).Conclusion: The results of this meta-analysis demonstrated the efficacy of EE on wound healing process. As a corollary, EE can be a useful natural product for wound healing drug development.Systematic Review Registration:https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?RecordID=168400, identifier CRD42020168400.

scholarly journals EFFICACY OF TACROLIMUS FOR INDUCTION OF REMISSION IN PATIENTS WITH MODERATE-TO-SEVERE ULCERATIVE COLITIS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS

2017 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan LASA ◽  
Pablo OLIVERA
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Ulcerative Colitis ◽  
Clinical Response ◽  
Clinical Efficacy ◽  
Lower Risk ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Calcineurin Inhibitors ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Severe Ulcerative Colitis ◽  
Risk Of Failure

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND There is evidence that shows that calcineurin inhibitors may be useful for the treatment of severe ulcerative colitis. However, evidence regarding the efficacy of tacrolimus for remission induction in this setting is scarce. OBJECTIVE To develop a systematic review on the existing evidence regarding the clinical efficacy of tacrolimus for the induction of remission in patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis. METHODS A literature search was undertaken from 1966 to August 2016 using MEDLINE, Embase, LILACS and the Cochrane Library. The following MeSH terms were used: “Inflammatory Bowel Diseases” or “Ulcerative Colitis” and “Calcineurin Inhibitors” or “Tacrolimus” or “FK506”. Studies performed in adult ulcerative colitis patients that evaluated the clinical efficacy of tacrolimus for the induction of remission were considered for revision. A meta-analysis was performed with those included studies that were also placebo-controlled and randomized. Clinical response as well as clinical remission and mucosal healing were evaluated. RESULTS Overall, 755 references were identified, from which 22 studies were finally included. Only two of them were randomized, placebo-controlled trials. A total of 172 patients were evaluated. A significantly lower risk of failure in clinical response was found for tacrolimus versus placebo [RR 0.58 (0.45-0.73)]; moreover, a lower risk of failure in the induction of remission was also found versus placebo [RR 0.91 (0.82-1)]. CONCLUSION Tacrolimus seems to be a valid therapeutic alternative for the induction of remission in patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis.

scholarly journals The clinical efficacy of continuous renal replacement in the treatment of acute pancreatitis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
sijia Ma ◽  
mingming Zhao ◽  
zhiyu Pan ◽  
jiao Fan ◽  
xuexue Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Pancreatitis ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Clinical Efficacy ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Review Author ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Abstract：Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of continuous renal replacement therapy(CRRT) on patients with acute pancreatitis(AP). Methods: A comprehensive search of seven databases without language restrictions includes PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI) and Wan fang database. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for the treatment of acute pancreatitis with CRRT were searched. All the included literatures were published before December 2020. Two review authors independently selected the study and extracted the data according to the inclusion criteria. A third review author will and discuss with the first two review authors and resolve the differences. Weighted mean difference(WMD), risk ratio (RR), and 95% confidence interval (CI) were used for estimating the clinical efficacy of AP in CRRT and control treatment. Results: Fifty-three RCTs met the inclusion criteria and were used in the meta-analysis, with a total of 3,382 effective samples. A comprehensive review of the system shows that the mortality rate of the CRRT group was significantly lower than that of the control group, and the difference was statistically significant(RR=0.44,95%CI0.34 to 0.57,P< 0.000001), the patients using CRRT had lower APACHE Ⅱ scores level(WMD=-3.78, 95%CI-4.66 to -2.90,P<0.00001),higher CRP, PCT,TNF-αand IL-6 clearance effect. According to liver function, the patients using CRRT had lower ALT and AST levels. In the same way, according to renal function, the patients using CRRT had lower SCr (WMD=-94.28, 95%CI-125.47 to -63.10, P<0.00001). The patients using CRRT also had higher ALB levels(WMD=2.32, 95%CI-1.05 to 3.59 ,P=0.0003). Moreover, Results shown no statistical difference in Serum potassium level (WMD=-0.00, 95%CI-0.31 to 0.31,P=1.00)between the two groups. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that treatment with CRRT for acute pancreatitis may be more beneficial than conventional treatment. However, high-quality studies with a larger sample size are still needed to confirm our results.

scholarly journals Robotic-Assisted vs. Open Simple Prostatectomy for Large Prostates: A Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhongyou Xia ◽  
Jinze Li ◽  
Xiaoying Yang ◽  
Hao Jing ◽  
Chao Niu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Similar Efficacy ◽  
Prostatic Hyperplasia ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Robotic Assisted ◽  
Simple Prostatectomy ◽  
The Cochrane Library ◽  
Large Prostate ◽  
Review Manager

Purpose: To compare the efficacy and safety of robotic-assisted simple prostatectomy and open simple prostatectomy for large benign prostatic hyperplasia.Methods: We systematically searched the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, and Science databases for studies published through December 2020. Controlled trials on RASP and OSP for large prostates were included. The meta-analysis was conducted with the Review Manager 5.4 software.Results: A total of seven studies with 3,777 patients were included in the analysis. There were no significant differences in IPSS (WMD, 0.72; 95%CI: −0.31, 1.76; P = 0.17), QoL (WMD, 0.00; 95%CI: −0.39, 0.39; P &gt; 0.99), Qmax (WMD, 1.88; 95% CI: −1.15, 4.91; P = 0.22), or PVR (WMD, −10.48; 95%CI: −25.13, 4.17; P = 0.16) among patients undergoing RASP and OSP. However, compared with patients who underwent OSP, patients who underwent RASP had a shorter LOS (WMD, −2.83; 95%CI: −3.68, −1.98; P &lt; 0.001), less EBL (WMD, −304.68; 95% CI: −432.91, −176.44; P &lt; 0.001), a shorter CT (WMD, −2.61; 95%CI: −3.94, −1.29; P &lt; 0.001), and fewer overall complications (OR, 0.30; 95% CI: 0.16, 0.57; P &lt; 0.001). Nevertheless, RASP was associated with a longer OT (WMD, 59.69, 95% CI: 49.40, 69.98; P &lt; 0.001).Conclusion: The results of the current study demonstrated that RASP provided similar efficacy to those of OSP in the treatment of large prostate, while maintaining better security. Our findings indicate that RASP is a feasible and effective alternative to OSP.

scholarly journals Efficacy and safety of non-penetrating glaucoma surgery with phacoemulsification versus non-penetrating glaucoma surgery: a Meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 1970-1978
Author(s):  
Jun-Yan Xiao ◽  
◽  
Yue-Lin Wang ◽  
Gang-Wei Cheng ◽  
Mei-Fen Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weighted Mean Difference ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Glaucoma Surgery ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Weighted Mean ◽  
Surgical Success ◽  
Superior Efficacy ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Secondary Outcomes ◽  
Postoperative Procedures

AIM: To compare the clinical efficacy and safety of non-penetrating glaucoma surgery (NPGS) plus phacoemulsification (Phaco-NPGS) and NPGS-alone. METHODS: We systematically searched various databases and reviewed studies that had evaluated the effects of Phaco-NPGS or NPGS-alone for patients with glaucoma. Primary outcomes included postoperative intraocular pressure (IOP) and the number of postoperative antiglaucoma medications. Secondary outcomes were the prevalence of complications, incidence of needling or goniopuncture, and surgical success rate. RESULTS: In total, 380 and 424 eyes in NPGS-alone and Phaco-NPGS groups respectively were included. Both postoperative IOP and number of medications were significantly lowered in the Phaco-NPGS group than that in the NPDS-alone group [weighted mean difference (WMD)=-1.12, 95% confidence interval (CI): -2.11 to -0.12, P=0.03; WMD= -0.31, 95%CI: -0.53 to -0.09, P=0.006]. Moreover, Phaco-NPGS had a significantly lower prevalence of complications and postoperative procedures compared to NPGS-alone, while no significant difference existed for surgical success. CONCLUSION: Phaco-NPGS superior to NPGS-alone in the reduction of IOP and medications. Phaco-NPGS can be recommended for glaucoma patients with coexisting cataracts owing to its superior efficacy, fewer complications, and postoperative procedures.

scholarly journals Rifaximin versus Nonabsorbable Disaccharides for the Treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy: A Meta-Analysis

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong Wu ◽  
Shu-Mei Wu ◽  
Jie Lu ◽  
Ying-Qun Zhou ◽  
Ling Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatic Encephalopathy ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Weighted Mean Difference ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Weighted Mean ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Serum Ammonia ◽  
Better Than

Background. Many studies have found that the antibiotic rifaximin is effective for the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy. However, there is no uniform view on the efficacy and safety of rifaximin.Methods. We performed a meta-analysis through electronic searches to evaluate the efficacy and safety of rifaximin in comparison with nonabsorbable disaccharides.Results. A total of 8 randomized controlled trials including 407 patients were included. The efficacy of rifaximin was equivalent to nonabsorbable disaccharides according to the statistical data (risk ratio (RR): 1.06, 95% CI: 0.94–1.19;P=0.34). Analysis showed that patients treated with rifaximin had better results in serum ammonia levels (weighted mean difference (WMD): −10.63, 95% CI: −30.63–9.38;P=0.30), mental status (WMD: −0.32, 95% CI: −0.67–0.03;P=0.07), asterixis (WMD: −0.12, 95% CI: −0.31–0.08;P=0.23), electroencephalogram response (WMD: −0.21, 95% CI: −0.34–−0.09;P=0.0007), and grades of portosystemic encephalopathy (WMD: −2.30, 95% CI: −2.78–−1.82;P<0.00001), but only the last ones had statistical significance. The safety of rifaximin was better than nonabsorbable disaccharides (RR: 0.19, 95% CI: 0.10–0.34;P<0.00001).Conclusion. Rifaximin is at least as effective as nonabsorbable disaccharides, maybe better for the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy. And the safety of rifaximin is better.

scholarly journals Efficacy and safety of bempedoic acid alone or combining with other lipid-lowering therapies in hypercholesterolemic patients: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiang Zhao ◽  
Xubiao Ma ◽  
Xing Luo ◽  
Zhihua Shi ◽  
Ziwen Deng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Weighted Mean Difference ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Lipid Lowering ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Atp Citrate Lyase ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Abstract Background Bempedoic acid is a new drug that reduces cholesterol synthesis via inhibiting ATP citrate lyase. It remains unclear whether the combination of bempedoic acid and other lipid-lowering drugs is better than these drugs alone. This study systematically reviewed the efficacy and safety of bempedoic acid monotherapy or combination togethers in hypercholesterolemic patients. Methods Randomized controlled trials were searched across Medline, Embase, Cochrane library, web of science, etc. The net change scores [least squares mean (LSM) percentage change] in LDL-C level were meta-analyzed using weighted mean difference. The reductions in other lipids including total cholesterol (TC), non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C) and apolipoprotein (ApoB) and high sensitivity C reactive protein (hsCRP) were also assessed. Odds ratio (OR) of the incidence of adverse events (AEs) were calculated to evaluate the safety of bempedoic acid. Results A total of 13 trials (4858 participates) were included. Pooled data showed that the combination togethers resulted in greater reductions in LDL-C level than monotherapies (bempedoic acid + statin vs. statin: LSM difference (%), − 18.37, 95% CI, − 20.16 to − 16.57, I2 = 0; bempedoic acid + ezetimibe vs. ezetimibe: LSM difference (%), − 18.89, 95% CI, − 29.66 to − 8.13, I2 = 87%). But the difference in efficacy between bempedoic acid and ezetimibe was not obvious. Meta-regression analysis showed the treatment duration was a source of heterogeneity (adj R2 = 16.92, 95% CI, 0.04 to 0.72). Furthermore, the background therapy of statin before screening decreased the efficacy of bempedoic acid. In addition, bempedoic acid also resulted in a significant reduction in TC, non-HDL-C, ApoB and hsCRP level. The OR of muscle-related AEs by the combination of bempedoic acid and statin was 1.29 (95% CI, 1.00 to 1.67, I2 = 0) when compared with statin alone. Conclusion This study showed the efficacy of combination togethers were similar but stronger than these drugs alone. Of note, a trend of high risk of muscle-related AEs by the combination of bempedoic acid and statin was observed, though it is not statistically significant, such risk is needed to be confirmed by more trials, because it is important for us to determine which is the better combinative administration for statin-intolerant patients.

Association Between Plasma Homocysteine Levels and Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Adult Subjects: A Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (09) ◽  
pp. 625-638
Author(s):  
Shou-Fa Zhang ◽  
Li-Zhi Li ◽  
Wei Zhang ◽  
Jin-Rong Guo ◽  
Fang-Fang Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Subclinical Hypothyroidism ◽  
Observational Studies ◽  
Weighted Mean Difference ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Plasma Homocysteine ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Overt Hypothyroidism ◽  
Weighted Mean ◽  
Meta Regression Analysis

AbstractIncreased plasma homocysteine (Hcy) levels have been widely documented in patients with overt hypothyroidism; however, the significance of Hcy level changes in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) remains controversial. The aim of this meta-analysis was to determine the Hcy status in patients with SCH compared with euthyroid subjects. We searched PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases prior to December 2019 to identify eligible studies and assessed the quality of selected studies using the Newcastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale. Publication bias was evaluated by Begg’s test and Egger’s test. Meta-regression analysis was conducted to investigate the source of heterogeneity. A likely source of heterogeneity was the year of the study. All statistical analyses were performed with RevMan 5.3 and Stata 12.0 software. Our meta-analysis of twelve observational studies with 684 patients showed that those with SCH aged between 18 and 65 years old were associated with a slightly increased plasma Hcy level compared with euthyroid controls. The pooled result of the weighted mean difference (WMD) of increased tHcy levels was 1.16 μmol/l (95% CI: 0.51, 1.82; p=0.0005). The Hcy level in patients with SCH aged between 18 and 65 years old is significantly increased compared to euthyroid controls.

scholarly journals Effects of Acute Prolonged Sitting and Interrupting Prolonged Sitting on Heart Rate Variability and Heart Rate in Adults: A Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren C. Bates ◽  
Abdullah Alansare ◽  
Bethany Barone Gibbs ◽  
Erik D. Hanson ◽  
Lee Stoner
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Weighted Mean Difference ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Metabolic Demand ◽  
Weighted Mean ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Physiological Mechanisms ◽  
Prolonged Sitting

Prolonged sitting increases cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, however the physiological mechanisms contributing to CVD from acute sitting exposure are not well-understood. Therefore, this study investigated the heart rate (HR) and variability (HRV) responses to prolonged sitting and after interrupting prolonged sitting (e.g., walking). Electronic databases were searched (inception-August 2020) for studies which exposed adults to prolonged (≥1 h) sitting with and/or without interruptions. Twenty-one articles (27 trials, n = 537) met inclusion criteria. Prolonged sitting non-significantly increased HR (weighted mean difference (WMD) = 0 bpm, 95% CI: −2, 3) and HRV (standardized mean difference (SMD) = 0.12, 95% CI: −0.08, 0.33) compared to pre-sitting baseline. Interrupting prolonged sitting yielded a non-significant small increase in HR (WMD = 4 bpm, 95% CI: 0, 7) compared to pre-sitting baseline. Sub-group analyses investigating interrupting prolonged sitting revealed small-to-moderate increases in HR in healthy populations (WMD = 6 bpm, 95% CI: 1, 10) and following walking interruptions (WMD = 7 bpm, 95% CI: 3, 11). In conclusion, prolonged sitting does not significantly affect HR or HRV. However, interrupting prolonged sitting yielded a small non-significant increase in HR, potentially indicative of increased metabolic demand. Further research is needed to investigate poor CVD outcomes via autonomic disruption from prolonged sitting.

scholarly journals Acupuncture Treatment for Cough-Variant Asthma: A Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Jian Xiong ◽  
WenChuan Qi ◽  
Han Yang ◽  
SiTing Zou ◽  
Jing Kong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Clinical Efficacy ◽  
Acupuncture Treatment ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Cough Variant Asthma ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Background. In recent years, there have been many clinical reports on acupuncture treatment of cough-variant asthma, but no researcher has objectively analysed and evaluated the efficacy and safety of acupuncture treatment of cough-variant asthma from the perspective of evidence-based medicine. Objective. To systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of acupuncture in treating cough-variant asthma and to provide reference values for clinical decision-making. Methods. The comprehensive computer retrieval Chinese journal full-text database (CNKI), Chinese science and technology periodical database (VIP), ten thousand data knowledge service platform (WanFang Data), PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library were used to collect literature for relevant randomized controlled trials (RCT) of acupuncture treatment of cough-variant asthma, as well as to retrieve papers and add reference retrieval after literature review, in accordance with the standard of literature filtering, data extraction, and quality evaluation. The data were meta-analysed using ReviewManager5.3 software recommended by Cochrane. Results. A total of 11 randomized controlled clinical studies were screened and included, comprising 929 patients. The results of the meta-analysis showed that, compared with the control group, acupuncture intervention on CVA could enhance the total clinical effectiveness rate, reduce the relapse rate of drug withdrawal, relieve symptoms of cough, phlegm, and diaphragmatic congestion, and improve lung function-related indicators and immune inflammation indicators. There were statistically significant differences in all efficacy evaluation criteria. Conclusion. The clinical curative effect of acupuncture treatment for cough-variant asthma is precise and has certain advantages in relieving symptoms and reducing the recurrence rate. However, the low quality of the evaluation in the RCT research literature is a problem, and more high-quality clinical randomized controlled trials are needed to further verify the comprehensive clinical efficacy and safety of this treatment. Registration number: PROSPERO (no. CRD42020155244) (https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/).

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