scholarly journals Early Higher Achieved Mean Arterial Pressure Is Not Associated with Clinical Outcomes after Cardiac Arrest: A systematic Review and Meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Jie Wang ◽  
Shun Yi Feng ◽  
Su Li Zhang ◽  
Yong Li

Abstract Purpose: This study investigated the effect of early higher achieved mean arterial pressure (MAP) on clinical outcomes after cardiac arrest (CA).Methods: PubMed, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wanfang databases were searched for relevant articles until May 2020. The meta-analysis produced pooled effect size represented by odds ratios (ORs) and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs).Results: Nine studies that enrolled 1337 participants were considered eligible for this meta-analysis. Early higher achieved MAP was associated with similar mortality (OR 0.54, 95% CI 0.26 – 1.12; p = 0.10), neurologic outcome (OR 1.30, 95% CI 0.65 – 2.58; p = 0.46), length of ICU stay (OR -0.06, 95% CI -0.31 – 0.19; p = 0.46), mechanical ventilation time (OR -0.14, 95% CI -0.90 – 0.62; p = 0.72), and bleeding (OR 0.57, 95% CI 0.23 – 1.40; p = 0.22) compared with low MAP. Sensitivity analysis demonstrated that the result was solid. No publication bias across the studies was observed using Begg's and Egger’ funnel plot plot. Conclusion: Based on current evidence, this meta-analysis confirmed that early higher achieved MAP does not improve the clinical outcomes after CA.REGISTRATION: (PROSPERO: CRD42020189875)

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying-jie Guo ◽  
Zi-bin Tian ◽  
Na Jiang ◽  
Xue-li Ding ◽  
Tao Mao ◽  
...  

Background. Energetic effects of late evening snack (LES) on cirrhotic patients were reported recently, but there was no quantitative analysis. In this meta-analysis, we reviewed and quantified the effects of LES on energy metabolism and substrate oxidation in the patients with cirrhosis, which will be of benefit for liver cirrhosis nutritional therapy. Methods. A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Elsevier, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wanfang Database for relevant trials published until July 2017. These studies statistically were combined and analyzed by RevMan 5.3. Results. Fourteen trials comprising 478 cases were eligible for analysis. The results showed that the respiratory quotient value (MD = 11.09) and carbohydrate oxidation value (MD = 0.05) significantly elevated with one week or with up to three weeks of LES treatment in cirrhotic patients (P<0.05). Meanwhile, the levels of serum albumin (MD = 2.98) and cholinesterase (SMD = 1.09) were increased with LES administration for three weeks or that lasting twelve weeks (P<0.05). However, there was no significant improvement for the levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (P=0.53), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (P=0.96), and total bilirubin (TB) (P=0.32). Conclusions. LES could improve the energy malnutrition state of cirrhotic patients. However, it may have little effect on reducing liver parenchymal injury indexes such as serum aminotransferase.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Quanyao Chen ◽  
Wanlong Lin ◽  
Jianhui Yang ◽  
Min Lin ◽  
Xiuxian Lin ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Although taxane-containing chemotherapy is widely used to treat solid tumors, genetic polymorphisms can influence the chemotherapeutic response. This meta-analysis was conducted to determine the correlation between two polymorphisms in ABCB1 , rs1045642 and rs1128503, and survival of patients administered taxane-containing chemotherapy. Methods: PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Wanfang database, VIP database, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure database were used to obtain articles published up to August 2019 describing the association between the ABCB1 rs1045642 and rs1128503 polymorphisms and survival. A meta-analysis was conducted using R 3.6.1 software to determine the pooled hazard ratio (HR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). Furthermore, publication bias was assessed, and sensitivity analysis was performed to validate the analysis. Results: Fifteen studies involving 3320 patients were included in the meta-analysis. The summary results showed that the effect of the C1236T polymorphism on progression-free survival remained significant in the heterozygote model (HR 0.81; 95% CI: 0.67–0.98) and homozygote model (HR 0.71; 95% CI: 0.58–0.88). Compared to the C1236 TT phenotype, the CC genotype was associated with a poor overall survival (HR 0.72; 95% CI: 0.53–0.97). Finally, subgroup analysis suggested that different areas, tumor types, and treatment regimens influence patient survival. Conclusions: Patients who are ABCB1 rs1045642 and rs1128503 T gene carriers show a survival benefit with taxane-containing chemotherapy.


PeerJ ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. e1724 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenbo Zhu ◽  
Jun Zhao ◽  
Jieyu He ◽  
Daxun Qi ◽  
Lina Wang ◽  
...  

The effects of the microRNA (miRNA) processing genes Gemin3 and Gemin4 on cellular signaling pathways could have a major impact on the risk of cancer. Several studies concerning the association between the Gemin3 rs197412, Gemin4 rs7813 and Gemin4 rs2740348 polymorphisms with cancer susceptibility have been published. The present meta-analysis summarized this evidence and evaluated the precision of these relationships. Relevant studies (published prior to December 16th, 2015) without language restriction were identified using the PubMed, Web of Science and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) on-line databases. The data were extracted from the eligible studies and were processed using Stata 12.0 software. Seven studies (2,588 cases and 2,549 controls) indicated that the rs7813 polymorphism was significantly associated with increased cancer risk (TT vs TC + CC, OR = 1.18 95% CI [1.05–1.32]). Six studies (1,314 cases and 1,244 controls) indicated that rs2740348 was associated with an increased cancer risk (GG vs. GC + CC, OR = 1.41 95% CI [1.00–1.83]). However the rs197412 polymorphism was not associated with an increased cancer risk (OR = 0.97 95% CI [0.80–1.19]). Our results suggest that the Gemin4 rs7813 T > C and rs2740348 G > C polymorphisms are associated with cancer susceptibility.


2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 345-353
Author(s):  
Li Da ◽  
Zhao Jiahui ◽  
Li Xiaoqiang

Objective Previous several studies have shown that factor VII-activating protease (FSAP) gene 1601G>A polymorphism is related to the occurrence of venous thromboembolism, but the results are inconsistent and controversial. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to explore the association between FSAP 1601G>A polymorphism and venous thromboembolism susceptibility. Methods We managed a systematic literature search through Pubmed, Embase, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and WanFang databases to collect research data related to FSAP gene 1601G>A polymorphism and susceptibility to venous thromboembolism published before May 2019. Data analysis was performed through Revman 5.3 and Stata 12.0 software, the pooled odd ratios and 95% confidence intervals were calculated. Additionally, the sensitivity analysis and publication bias assessment were also performed. Results A total of seven case–control studies were included and evaluated, including 2411 venous thromboembolism cases and 2850 controls. The meta-analysis results revealed that the FSAP 1601G>A mutation is associated with venous thromboembolism risk, and statistically significance was observed under three genetic comparison models (A: G, odds ratio: 1.33, 95% confidence interval: 1.07–1.66; GA: GG, odds ratio: 1.34, 95% confidence interval: 1.06–1.68; and GA + AA: GG, odds ratio: 1.33, 95% confidence interval: 1.06–1.66). Conclusion This study demonstrated that the FSAP 1601G>A polymorphism may be associated with venous thromboembolism susceptibility.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuqing Wang ◽  
Fanqiang Meng ◽  
Jing Wu ◽  
Huizhong Long ◽  
Jiatian Li ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Adipokines gene polymorphisms are speculated to have associations with the risk of osteoarthritis (OA), but evidences remain conflicting. This study therefore aimed to examine the potential associations between adipokines gene polymorphisms and OA.Methods: A systematic search was performed on PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and Wanfang up to March 31, 2020. Meta-analysis was carried out by focusing on associations between adipokines gene polymorphisms and OA with allele model, dominant model, recessive model, homozygote model, and heterozygote model.Results: The present meta-analysis included 13 studies containing 3,661 OA patients and 4,864 controls for analysis. Significant associations were observed between ADIPOQ rs2241766 and OA in Asians (dominant: OR = 1.35, 95% CI 1.03-1.78; heterozygote: OR = 1.43, 95% CI 1.07-1.19), between LEPR rs1137101 and OA in the overall population (recessive: OR = 0.40, 95% CI 0.21-0.79; homozygote: OR = 0.38, 95% CI 0.18-0.79), between VISFATIN rs4730153 and OA in Asians (allele: OR = 0.58, 95% CI 0.41-0.83; dominant: OR = 0.57, 95% CI 0.39-0.83; heterozygote: OR = 0.59, 95% CI 0.40-0.86), and between VISFATIN rs16872158 and OA in Asians (allele: OR = 1.84, 95% CI 1.26-2.68; dominant: OR = 1.94, 95% CI 1.31-2.89; heterozygote: OR = 1.97, 95% CI 1.31-2.95).Conclusions: Adipokines gene polymorphisms may be associated with OA. In particular, associations were observed in ADIPOQ rs2241766, LEPR rs1137101, VISFATIN rs4730153, and VISFATIN rs16872158 in the present study. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42020187664.


2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuqiang Zhang ◽  
Sufen Cao ◽  
Chunyu Zhuang ◽  
Jiacheng Chen ◽  
Xiaojing Chen ◽  
...  

Abstract Objective To explore the relationship between ERCC1 rs11615 polymorphism and chemosensitivity to platinum drugs in ovarian cancer by the method of meta-analysis. Methods Pubmed, Web of Science, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and China Wanfang databases were comprehensively searched up to September 2020, to identify the relationship between ERCC1 rs11615 polymorphism and chemosensitivity of ovarian cancer. The data was analyzed by Stata 15.0 statistic software. Results A total of 10 published papers were included, including 1866 patients with ovarian cancer. The results showed that compared allele C at ERCC1 rs11615 locus with allele T, the pooled OR was 0.92 (95%CI:0.68 ~ 1.24, P > 0.05). There were no significant differences in recessive, dominant, homozygous, and heterozygous models. In accordance with a subgroup analysis of Ethnicity, all genotypes were statistically significant in the Asian population. In the allelic, dominant, recessive, homozygous and heterozygous models, the OR was 0.70 (95%CI:0.51 ~ 0.95), 0.20 (95%CI:0.07 ~ 0.56), 0.79 (95%CI:0.63 ~ 1.00), 0.21 (95%CI:0.07 ~ 0.59), 0.19 (95%CI:0.07 ~ 0.54), respectively, while in the Caucasian population, no statistically significant genotype was found. Conclusion The ERCC1 rs11615 polymorphism is associated with chemosensitivity in patients with ovarian cancer, especially in the Asian population, but not in the Caucasian population.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peipei Zhang ◽  
Chao Xue ◽  
Ying Chen ◽  
Xuening Su

Abstract Background: Until now, the exact pathophysiology of traumatic optic neuropathy(TON) is still unclear, its management has remained controversial. The effect of steroid in TON remains unclear. The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of steroid therapy with observation therapy in the treatment of traumatic optic neuropathy(TON). Methods: A systematic literature search was performed in data sources including CENTRAL, PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, Chinese databases including Wanfang and China National Knowledge Infrastructure for to find relevant studies. The statistical analysis was performed by RevMan 5.3 software.Results: Eight studies including 263 eyes were enrolled in this study. The rate of improvement of VA in the steroid group was not better than that of the observation group (OR=2.17, 95%, CI=1.23-3.83, P=0.007), with no heterogeneity (I2=0,P=0.43).Conclusions: Patients with TON receiving steroid treatment may not have a better visual recovery than observation therapy. Steroid therapy is not recommend in patients with TON. Further larger randomized clinical trials are needed to evaluate the effect of steroid therapy for TON in the future.


2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ze-Lin Sun ◽  
Qi-Ying Xie ◽  
Gong-Liang Guo ◽  
Ke Ma ◽  
Yuan-Yuan Huang

Background. Fetuin-A (FA) suppresses arterial calcification, promotes insulin resistance, and appears to be elevated in patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVD), but the data is still inconsistent. To clarify the correlation between serum FA levels and the presence and severity of CVDs, we performed this meta-analysis.Method. Potential relevant studies were identified covering the following databases: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, CISCOM, CINAHL, Google Scholar, China BioMedicine (CBM), and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) databases. Data from eligible studies were extracted and included in the meta-analysis using a random-effects model.Results. Ten case-control studies, including 1,281 patients with CVDs and 2,663 healthy controls, were included. The results showed significant differences in serum levels of FA between the CVDs patients and the healthy controls (SMD = 1.36, 95%CI: 0.37–2.36,P=0.007). Ethnicity-subgroup analysis implied that low serum FA levels are related to CVDs in Caucasians (SMD = 1.73, 95%CI: 0.20–3.26,P=0.026), but not in Asians (SMD = 1.04, 95%CI: −0.33–2.40,P=0.138).Conclusion. The data indicated that decreased serum FA level is correlated with the development of CVDs. FA might be clinically valuable for reflecting the progression of CVDs.


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