scholarly journals Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Endometrial Cancer and Adenomyosis

Cancers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 4918
Author(s):  
Paolo Casadio ◽  
Antonio Raffone ◽  
Manuela Maletta ◽  
Antonio Travaglino ◽  
Diego Raimondo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Endometrial Cancer ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Included Study ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
P Value ◽  
Clinical Profiles

A better endometrial cancer (EC) prognosis in patients with coexistent adenomyosis has been reported. Unfortunately, it is still unclear if this better prognosis is related to a more favorable clinical profile of adenomyosis patients. We aimed to evaluate differences in the clinical profiles of EC patients with and without adenomyosis. A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed by searching seven electronics databases for all studies that allowed extraction of data about clinical characteristics in EC patients with and without adenomyosis. Clinical characteristics assessed were: age, Body Mass Index (BMI), premenopausal status, and nulliparity. Mean difference in mean ± standard deviation (SD) or odds ratio (OR) for clinical characteristics between EC patients with and without adenomyosis were calculated for each included study and as a pooled estimate, and graphically reported on forest plots with a 95% confidence interval (CI). The Z test was used for assessing the overall effect by considering a p value < 0.05 as significant. Overall, eight studies with 5681 patients were included in the qualitative analysis, and seven studies with 4366 patients in the quantitative analysis. Pooled mean difference in mean ± SD between EC women with and without adenomyosis was −1.19 (95% CI: −3.18 to 0.80; p = 0.24) for age, and 0.23 (95% CI: −0.62 to 1.07; p = 0.60) for BMI. When compared to EC women without adenomyosis, EC women with adenomyosis showed a pooled OR of 1.53 (95% CI: 0.92 to 2.54; p = 0.10) for premenopausal status, and of 0.60 (95% CI: 0.41 to 0.87; p = 0.007) for nulliparity. In conclusion, there are not significant differences in clinical characteristics between EC patients with and without adenomyosis, with the exception for nulliparity. Clinical features seem to not underlie the better EC prognosis of patients with adenomyosis compared to patients without adenomyosis.

scholarly journals Association between smoking and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 205031211774522 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arash Akhavan Rezayat ◽  
Malihe Dadgar Moghadam ◽  
Mohammad Ghasemi Nour ◽  
Matin Shirazinia ◽  
Hamidreza Ghodsi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Liver Disease ◽  
Fatty Liver ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Fatty Liver Disease ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Background/aims: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is one of the most common chronic liver diseases. Some risk factors are known to influence the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, but the effect of tobacco smoking on the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is controversial. The main goal of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to investigate the association between smoking and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Method: Electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, and ISI Web of Science) were searched to find published articles on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and smoking until December 2016. All relevant studies were screened by inclusion and exclusion criteria and compatible studies were chosen. The Newcastle–Ottawa Scale was used to assess the methodological quality of eligible articles. Subsequently, information was gathered based on the following: author, publication year, keywords, country, inclusion and exclusion criteria, main results, study design, conclusion, and confounder variables (age, body mass index, gender, ethnicity, and diabetes). Finally, analyses were performed using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis Software. Results: Data were extracted from 20 observational studies (9 cross-sectional, 6 case-control, 4 cohort studies, and 1 retrospective cohort study). A significant association was observed between smoking and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with a pooled odds ratio of 1.110 (95% confidence interval, 1.028–1.199), p-value = 0.008. The statistical heterogeneity was medium with an I2 of 40.012%, p-heterogeneity = 0.074. Also there was a significant relation between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and passive smoking with a pooled odds ratio of 1.380 (95% confidence interval, 1.199–1.588; p-value = 0.001; I2 = 59.41; p-heterogeneity = 0.117). Conclusion: Our meta-analysis demonstrated that smoking is significantly associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Further prospective studies exploring the underlying mechanisms of this association should be pursued. Also passive smoking increases the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease about 1.38-fold. The effects of smoking cigarettes on active smokers (current smoker, former smoker, and total smoker) are less than passive smokers. Further studies are needed to compare the of effects of passive and active smoking on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

scholarly journals Maternal smoking during pregnancy and offspring body mass index and overweight: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elma Izze da Silva Magalhães ◽  
Bruno Andrade de Sousa ◽  
Natália Peixoto Lima ◽  
Bernardo Lessa Horta
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Maternal Smoking ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Pooled Analysis ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Smoking During Pregnancy ◽  
Smoking In Pregnancy ◽  
Maternal Smoking During Pregnancy

Abstract: The present study aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the evidence on the association of maternal smoking during pregnancy with offspring body composition in childhood, adolescence and adulthood. MEDLINE, Web of Science and LILACS databases were searched. Reference lists were also screened. We included original studies, conducted in humans, that assessed the association of maternal smoking during pregnancy with offspring body mass index (BMI) and overweight in childhood, adolescence and adulthood, published through May 1st, 2018. A meta-analysis was used to estimate pooled effect sizes. The systematic review included 64 studies, of which 37 evaluated the association of maternal smoking during pregnancy with overweight, 13 with BMI, and 14 evaluated both outcomes. Of these 64 studies, 95 measures of effect were extracted and included in the meta-analysis. We verified that the quality of evidence across studies regarding maternal smoking in pregnancy and overweight and BMI of offspring to be moderate and low, respectively. Most studies (44 studies) were classified as moderate risk bias. Heterogeneity among studies included was high and, in the random-effects pooled analysis, maternal smoking during pregnancy increased the odds of offspring overweight (OR: 1.43, 95%CI: 1.35; 1.52) and mean difference of BMI (β: 0.31, 95%CI: 0.23; 0.39). In conclusion, offspring of mothers who smoked during pregnancy have higher odds of overweight and mean difference of BMI, and these associations persisted into adulthood.

scholarly journals Body mass index and mortality in endometrial cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 140 (1) ◽  
pp. 184-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angeles Alvarez Secord ◽  
Vic Hasselblad ◽  
Vivian E. Von Gruenigen ◽  
Paola A. Gehrig ◽  
Susan C. Modesitt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Endometrial Cancer ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Meta Analysis

scholarly journals Prevalence of adenomyosis in endometrial cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Raffone ◽  
Renato Seracchioli ◽  
Diego Raimondo ◽  
Manuela Maletta ◽  
Antonio Travaglino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Endometrial Cancer ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Cohort Studies ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Retrospective Cohort ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Included Study ◽  
Pooled Prevalence ◽  
Retrospective Cohort Studies

Abstract Introduction Several studies have assessed the histological co-existence of endometrial carcinoma (EC) and adenomyosis. However, the significance of this association is still unclear. Objective To assess the prevalence of adenomyosis in women with EC for a better understanding of the association between the two diseases. Materials and methods A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed by searching electronics databases from their inception to March 2020, for all studies that allowed extraction of data about prevalence of adenomyosis in EC patients. Adenomyosis prevalence was calculated for each included study and as pooled estimate, with 95% confidence interval (CI). Results Eight retrospective cohort studies assessing 5573 EC patients were included in our analysis. Of total, 1322 were patients with adenomyosis, and 4251 were patients without adenomyosis. Pooled prevalence of adenomyosis in EC patients was 22.6% (95% CI 12.7–37.1%). Conclusion Adenomyosis prevalence in EC patients was not different from that reported for other gynecological conditions. The supposed association between the two diseases appears unsupported.

Multiple effects of probiotics on different types of diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized, placebo-controlled trials

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 611-622 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xia Wang ◽  
Qi-Fang Juan ◽  
Yu-Wei He ◽  
Li Zhuang ◽  
Yuan-Yuan Fang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Random Effect ◽  
Random Effect Model ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Included Study ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Standardized Mean Difference

AbstractBackground:A systematic review and meta-analysis was designed to evaluate the effect of probiotics on diabetes and its associated risk factors.Methods:We systematically searched the Cochrane Library, PubMed, EMBASE and Web of Science to June 2016. We also hand-searched the citation lists of included studies and previously identified systematic reviews to identify further relevant trials. Our primary outcome variables included glucose, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and insulin. The pooled standardized mean difference was used to compare the effect between the probiotics and controlled groups, and the pooled standardized mean difference effect size with a 95% confidence interval (CI) was estimated using a random-effect model. Heterogeneity was assessed with Cochran’s Q and HigginsI2tests. Two reviewers assessed trial quality and extracted data independently. The analysis and bias for each included study was performed and assessed using Review Manager 5.2.Results:Eighteen randomized, placebo-controlled studies (n=1056 participants, 527 consuming probiotics, 529 not consuming probiotics) were included for analysis. Comparing the probiotics groups with the control groups, there were statistically significant pooled standardized mean differences on the reduction of glucose (−0.61, 95% CI −0.98, −0.24; p=0.001), insulin (−0.49, 95% CI −0.93, −0.04; p=0.03) and HbA1c(−0.39, 95% CI −0.60, −0.19%; p=0.0001). Subgroup analysis also indicated statistical significance on the reduction of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in non-type 2 diabetes (non-T2DM) mellitus patients with diabetes, for the pooled standardized mean difference was −0.29 (95% CI −0.54, −0.04; p=0.02).Conclusions:Probiotics may have beneficial effects on the reduction of glucose, insulin and HbA1cfor diabetes, especially for T2DM mellitus patients.

scholarly journals Foot characteristics and mechanics in individuals with knee osteoarthritis: systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rania N. Almeheyawi ◽  
Alessio Bricca ◽  
Jody L. Riskowski ◽  
Ruth Barn ◽  
Martijn Steultjens
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Measurement Techniques ◽  
Reporting Quality ◽  
Included Study ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Foot Posture ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Rearfoot Eversion

Abstract Background Foot characteristics and mechanics are hypothesized to affect aetiology of several lower extremity musculoskeletal conditions, including knee osteoarthritis (KOA). The purpose of this systematic review was to identify the foot characteristics and mechanics of individuals with KOA. Methods Five databases were searched to identify relevant studies on foot characteristics and mechanics in people with KOA. Meta-analyses were performed where common measures were found across included studies. Included studies were evaluated for data reporting quality using the STROBE (STrengthening the Reporting of OBservational studies in Epidemiology) checklist. Results Thirty-nine studies were included in this systematic review. Two studies reported participants with KOA had statistically significantly (P < 0.05) more pronated foot postures than those without. Meta-analyses for foot progression angle (FPA) and peak rearfoot eversion angle found no difference between those with and without KOA (FPA mean difference:-1.50 [95% confidence interval − 4.20-1.21]; peak rearfoot eversion mean difference: 0.71 [1.55–2.97]). Conclusion A more pronated foot posture was noticed in those with KOA. However, it was not possible to establish a relationship between other foot characteristics or mechanics in people with KOA due to heterogeneity between the included study and limited number of studies with similar measurements. There is need for identifying common measurement techniques and reporting metrics when studying the foot in those with KOA.

scholarly journals The Association of HScore Parameters with Severe COVID-19: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elham Roshandel ◽  
Mohammad Hossein Kazemi ◽  
Bentolhoda Kuhestani Dehaghi ◽  
Hossein Bonakchi ◽  
Sayeh Parkhideh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Aspartate Transaminase ◽  
Haemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Common Features ◽  
Mean Differences

Abstract Several reports associated the severe Coronavirus disease-2019 (sCOVID-19) with secondary-haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH) and proposed the HScore table for sCOVID-19 patients. We conducted a meta-analysis to found the possible association of HScore parameters with severity in COVID-19 patients. Systematic search was performed in Medline (PubMed), EMBASE, and Cochrane databases using all HScore and COVID-19 keywords. The records were screened based on inclusion/exclusion criteria. Random/fixed-effect models were employed. The pooled mean differences were estimated for continuous parameters. The pooled odds-ratio was estimated for fever. Eighteen studies met the criteria and included in the meta-analysis (2459 patients). Significant higher levels of leukocyte, neutrophil, aspartate-transaminase (AST), ferritin, and fibrinogen, as well as lower level of lymphocyte, platelet, and hemoglobin were found in sCOVID-19 patients compared to non-severe ones. Fever was nearly associated with 2 times increased odds of sCOVID-19 (p-value = 0.051). Lymphopenia, thrombocytopenia, hypohemoglobinemia, hyperferritinemia, high levels of AST, and fever are common features of both sCOVID-19 and HLH. However, leukocytosis, neutrophilia, and hyperfibrinogenemia found in sCOVID-19 contrast with HScore. Conclusively, HScore parameters could be risk factors for the severity of COVID-19. However, some parameters’ roles are contradictory, suggesting further investigation and a new way of HScore interpretation for sCOVID-19 patients.

scholarly journals Variation in left ventricular cardiac magnetic resonance normal reference ranges: systematic review and meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Raisi-Estabragh ◽  
Asmaa A M Kenawy ◽  
Nay Aung ◽  
Jackie Cooper ◽  
Patricia B Munroe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
P Value ◽  
Reference Ranges ◽  
Normal Reference ◽  
Lv Mass

Abstract Aims To determine population-related and technical sources of variation in cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) reference ranges for left ventricular (LV) quantification through a formal systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods and results This study is registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (CRD42019147161). Relevant studies were identified through electronic searches and assessed by two independent reviewers based on predefined criteria. Fifteen studies comprising 2132 women and 1890 men aged 20–91 years are included in the analysis. Pooled LV reference ranges calculated using random effects meta-analysis with inverse variance weighting revealed significant differences by age, sex, and ethnicity. Men had larger LV volumes and higher LV mass than women [LV end-diastolic volume (mean difference = 6.1 mL/m2, P-value = 0.014), LV end-systolic volume (MD = 4 mL/m2, P-value = 0.033), LV mass (mean difference = 12 g/m2, P-value = 7.8 × 10−9)]. Younger individuals had larger LV end-diastolic volumes than older ages (20–40 years vs. ≥65 years: women MD = 14.0 mL/m2, men MD = 14.7 mL/m2). East Asians (Chinese, Korean, Singaporean-Chinese, n = 514) had lower LV mass than Caucasians (women: MD = 6.4 g/m2, P-value = 0.016; men: MD = 9.8 g/m2, P-value = 6.7 × 10−5). Between-study heterogeneity was high for all LV parameters despite stratification by population-related factors. Sensitivity analyses identified differences in contouring methodology, magnet strength, and post-processing software as potential sources of heterogeneity. Conclusion There is significant variation between CMR normal reference ranges due to multiple population-related and technical factors. Whilst there is need for population-stratified reference ranges, limited sample sizes and technical heterogeneity precludes derivation of meaningful unified ranges from existing reports. Wider representation of different populations and standardization of image analysis is urgently needed to establish such reference distributions.

scholarly journals Effectiveness and feasibility of telerehabilitation in patients with COVID-19: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMJ Open ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. e058932
Author(s):  
Abubeker Alebachew Seid ◽  
Setognal Birara Aychiluhm ◽  
Ahmed Adem Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Risk Of Bias ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
P Value ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Respiratory Rehabilitation

IntroductionRespiratory rehabilitation is the use of exercise, education, and behavioural interventions to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life. Recent studies highlight that respiratory rehabilitation is effective and safe for patients with COVID-19. We aim to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of respiratory telerehabilitation on patients infected with COVID-19 by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis.Methods and analysisPubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct, Physiotherapy Evidence Database, Google Scholar and Cochrane Library databases will be searched from inception to the end of November 2021. Randomised controlled trials investigating the effectiveness of telerehabilitation in the management of COVID-19 will be included. The primary outcomes will be functional capacity, cardiopulmonary exercise tests and quality of life. Secondary outcomes will include anxiety/depression level, sleep quality, mortality rate, completion rate, reason for withdrawal, adverse events, service satisfaction, cost-effectiveness and other potential factors. Two reviewers will independently screen and extract data and perform quality assessment of included studies. The Cochrane risk of bias tool will be used to assess risk of bias. Review Manager V.5.4 (Cochrane Collaboration) software will be used for statistical analysis. Heterogeneity will be analysed using I² statistics. Mean difference or standardised mean difference with 95% CI and p value will be used to calculate treatment effect for outcome variables.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval is not required because this systematic review and meta-analysis is based on previously published data. Final result will be published in peer-reviewed journal and presented at relevant conferences and events.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42021287975.

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