2025
Outpatient or Inpatient Setting for Cervical Ripening Before Induction of Labour: An Individual Participant Data Meta‐Analysis
Patabendige M, Chan F, Wise M, Thompson J, Beckmann M, Saad A, Saade G, Subramaniam A, Tita A, Policiano C, Clode N, Henry A, Haavisto H, Rinne K, Chen V, Sheehan P, Kohari K, Hosier H, Pierce‐Williams R, Berghella V, Rolnik D, Mol B, Li W. Outpatient or Inpatient Setting for Cervical Ripening Before Induction of Labour: An Individual Participant Data Meta‐Analysis. BJOG An International Journal Of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2025 PMID: 40497299, DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.18253.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCervical ripeningIPD meta-analysisInduction of laborRandomised controlled trialsData Meta-AnalysisBalloon catheterComposite perinatal outcomeVaginal birthVaginal dinoprostoneCINAHL PlusVaginal prostaglandinsMaternal safetyEpidural analgesiaPerinatal deathWomen's experiencesOutpatient groupPerinatal outcomesPregnant individualsControlled TrialsSingleton gestationsInpatient groupCochrane LibraryLanguage restrictionsNo trialsMeta-analysisRisk of Early Childhood Dental Caries Associated With Prolonged Breastfeeding: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Lustosa K, Rodrigues L, Rocha R, Prudente T, Mezaiko E, Silva F, Silva B. Risk of Early Childhood Dental Caries Associated With Prolonged Breastfeeding: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis. International Journal Of Paediatric Dentistry 2025 PMID: 40254914, DOI: 10.1111/ipd.13313.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEarly childhood cariesRisk of early childhood cariesProlonged breastfeedingProspective Register of Systematic ReviewsIncreased riskRisk of dental cariesEarly childhood caries prevalenceEarly childhood caries riskSystematic reviewInternational Prospective Register of Systematic ReviewsMeta-analysesRandom-effects modelChildhood cariesRisk of biasDental cariesInternational Prospective RegisterLanguage restrictionsProlonged durationObservational studyBreastfeedingEligibility criteriaMeta-analysisJBI Critical Appraisal ChecklistCritical Appraisal ChecklistMonths
2024
Treatment Outcomes With Licensed and Unlicensed Stimulant Doses for Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Farhat L, Flores J, Avila-Quintero V, Polanczyk G, Cipriani A, Furukawa T, Bloch M, Cortese S. Treatment Outcomes With Licensed and Unlicensed Stimulant Doses for Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. JAMA Psychiatry 2024, 81: 157-166. PMID: 37878348, PMCID: PMC10600727, DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2023.3985.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderLicensed dosesDose-response curveStimulant dosesClinical trialsTreatment outcomesRisk benefitHyperactivity disorderReduction of symptomsDrug Administration recommendationsAdverse eventsDose escalationLanguage restrictionsAdministration recommendationsUS FoodSymptomsDosesAdditional riskData extractionAdditional reductionADHD symptomsAdultsGreater reductionStimulantsRisk
2021
Prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus, impaired fasting glucose, general obesity, and abdominal obesity in patients with bipolar disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Liu YK, Ling S, Lui LMW, Ceban F, Vinberg M, Kessing LV, Ho RC, Rhee TG, Gill H, Cao B, Mansur RB, Lee Y, Rosenblat J, Teopiz KM, McIntyre RS. Prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus, impaired fasting glucose, general obesity, and abdominal obesity in patients with bipolar disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal Of Affective Disorders 2021, 300: 449-461. PMID: 34965395, DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2021.12.110.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 2 diabetes mellitusAbdominal obesityGeneral obesityNewcastle-Ottawa ScaleGender-matched controlsDiabetes mellitusBipolar disorderGender-matched healthy controlsPrevalence of T2DMRisk of obesityCase-control studyTimes greater riskPooled prevalenceLanguage restrictionsPlasma glucoseHealthy controlsHigh prevalenceSources of heterogeneityInclusion criteriaMethodological qualityObesityPatientsT2DMSystematic reviewGreater riskLong COVID, a comprehensive systematic scoping review
Akbarialiabad H, Taghrir M, Abdollahi A, Ghahramani N, Kumar M, Paydar S, Razani B, Mwangi J, Asadi-Pooya A, Malekmakan L, Bastani B. Long COVID, a comprehensive systematic scoping review. Infection 2021, 49: 1163-1186. PMID: 34319569, PMCID: PMC8317481, DOI: 10.1007/s15010-021-01666-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPRISMA-ScR checklistCross-sectional studyNon-English language articlesNarrative synthesisPRISMA-ScRMental healthElectronic databasesRandomized clinical trialsSleep difficultiesPreliminary searchLanguage articlesLanguage restrictionsRisk of long-term sequelaeLong-term sequelaeLong COVIDProper recognitionChest painRenal involvementPredominant symptomClinical trialsAcute phaseImaging studiesSymptomsHealthChecklistGene polymorphism association studies in cluster headache: A field synopsis and systematic meta‐analyses
Cargnin S, Sances G, Shin J, Tassorelli C, Terrazzino S. Gene polymorphism association studies in cluster headache: A field synopsis and systematic meta‐analyses. Headache The Journal Of Head And Face Pain 2021, 61: 1060-1076. PMID: 34309832, DOI: 10.1111/head.14168.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBayesian false discovery probabilityGenome-wide association studiesOdds ratioMeta-analysesGene polymorphism association studiesAssociation studiesStandardized data extraction formPooled resultsData extraction formGenetic determinants of disease susceptibilityPooled odds ratioDisease susceptibilitySystematic meta-analysesField synopsisWeb of KnowledgePolymorphism association studiesDeterminants of disease susceptibilityExtraction formTreatment response of patientsSystematic reviewRisk of CHSystematic searchCluster headacheLanguage restrictionsCochrane Library
2020
Prevalence of HIV, HCV and HBV in Central Asia and the Caucasus: A systematic review
Davlidova S, Haley-Johnson Z, Nyhan K, Farooq A, Vermund SH, Ali S. Prevalence of HIV, HCV and HBV in Central Asia and the Caucasus: A systematic review. International Journal Of Infectious Diseases 2020, 104: 510-525. PMID: 33385583, PMCID: PMC11094609, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2020.12.068.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusHepatitis B virusHepatitis C virusPrevalence of HIVHigh prevalenceSystematic reviewSubstantial public health threatHigh-risk groupHigh-risk populationNational surveillance reportsPublic health threatHBV prevalenceHCV prevalenceHIV prevalenceImmunodeficiency virusC virusLanguage restrictionsB virusPrevalenceSurveillance reportsHealth threatVirusPublication datePWIDEMBASEHousehold food insecurity and early childhood development: Systematic review and meta‐analysis
de Oliveira K, de Almeida G, Gubert MB, Moura AS, Spaniol AM, Hernandez DC, Pérez‐Escamilla R, Buccini G. Household food insecurity and early childhood development: Systematic review and meta‐analysis. Maternal And Child Nutrition 2020, 16: e12967. PMID: 32052571, PMCID: PMC7296813, DOI: 10.1111/mcn.12967.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-middle income countriesHigh-income countriesHousehold food insecuritySystematic reviewEarly childhood developmentPoor early childhood developmentDevelopmental riskECD domainsAssociation of HFIIncome countriesProspective studyLanguage restrictionsChildhood developmentNineteen studiesElectronic databasesMeta-analysisMotor developmentFood insecurityOnly studyGrey literaturePowerful stressor
2019
Disparities in cancer screening in people with mental illness across the world versus the general population: prevalence and comparative meta-analysis including 4 717 839 people
Solmi M, Firth J, Miola A, Fornaro M, Frison E, Fusar-Poli P, Dragioti E, Shin J, Carvalho A, Stubbs B, Koyanagi A, Kisely S, Correll C. Disparities in cancer screening in people with mental illness across the world versus the general population: prevalence and comparative meta-analysis including 4 717 839 people. The Lancet Psychiatry 2019, 7: 52-63. PMID: 31787585, DOI: 10.1016/s2215-0366(19)30414-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCancer screeningMental illnessGeneral populationPrevalence of cancer screeningOdds ratioColorectal cancerMeta-analysisBreast cancerNewcastle-Ottawa ScaleCervical cancerStudy qualityDatabase inceptionHand searchNewcastle-OttawaStudy heterogeneitySystematic reviewMedian qualityPrimary outcomeLanguage restrictionsObservational studyIllnessAssist peopleComparative Meta-AnalysisIncreased MortalityProstate cancer
2018
Comparison of Early Intervention Services vs Treatment as Usual for Early-Phase Psychosis: A Systematic Review, Meta-analysis, and Meta-regression
Correll CU, Galling B, Pawar A, Krivko A, Bonetto C, Ruggeri M, Craig TJ, Nordentoft M, Srihari VH, Guloksuz S, Hui CLM, Chen EYH, Valencia M, Juarez F, Robinson DG, Schooler NR, Brunette MF, Mueser KT, Rosenheck RA, Marcy P, Addington J, Estroff SE, Robinson J, Penn D, Severe JB, Kane JM. Comparison of Early Intervention Services vs Treatment as Usual for Early-Phase Psychosis: A Systematic Review, Meta-analysis, and Meta-regression. JAMA Psychiatry 2018, 75: 555-565. PMID: 29800949, PMCID: PMC6137532, DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2018.0623.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEarly phase psychosisEarly intervention servicesCause treatment discontinuationSchizophrenia spectrum disordersSymptom severityTreatment discontinuationPsychiatric hospitalizationSystematic reviewIntervention servicesMonths of treatmentEnd of treatmentFirst-episode psychosisTotal symptom severitySystematic literature searchMeta-regression analysisPositive symptom severityCoprimary outcomesPrespecified subgroupsLanguage restrictionsNegative symptom severityClinical trialsTreatment periodMAIN OUTCOMESpectrum disorderPRISMA guidelines
2016
Prevalence of Depression, Depressive Symptoms, and Suicidal Ideation Among Medical Students: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Rotenstein L, Ramos M, Torre M, Segal J, Peluso M, Guille C, Sen S, Mata D. Prevalence of Depression, Depressive Symptoms, and Suicidal Ideation Among Medical Students: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JAMA 2016, 316: 2214-2236. PMID: 27923088, PMCID: PMC5613659, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2016.17324.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrevalence of depressionSummary prevalence estimatesCross-sectional studyDepressive symptomsSuicidal ideationPrevalence estimatesCrude prevalencePrevalence dataSystematic reviewDepressive symptom prevalenceSelf-report instrumentStudy-level characteristicsAssessment modalitiesLongitudinal studyMedian absolute increaseMedical studentsPeriod prevalenceSymptom prevalenceLanguage restrictionsSTUDY SELECTIONMAIN OUTCOMEHigh riskPsychiatric treatmentSummary estimatesMeta-analysis
2015
Serum Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 in Patients with De Novo, Drug Naïve Parkinson’s Disease: A Meta-Analysis
Li D, He Y, Quinn T, Liu J. Serum Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 in Patients with De Novo, Drug Naïve Parkinson’s Disease: A Meta-Analysis. PLOS ONE 2015, 10: e0144755. PMID: 26657015, PMCID: PMC4684362, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0144755.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSerum IGF-1 levelsIGF-1 levelsAssociation of serum IGF-1 levelsInsulin-like growth factor-1Drug-naive PD patientsGrowth factor-1Healthy controlsPD patientsMeta-analysisSubgroup analysisDrug-naive Parkinson diseaseSerum insulin-like growth factor-1De novoFactor 1Cochrane Library databasesParkinson's diseaseRandom-effects modelEarly therapyLibrary databasesSources of heterogeneityLanguage restrictionsPatientsTotal groupSerumMedical Subject HeadingsOutcome of delirium in critically ill patients: systematic review and meta-analysis
Salluh J, Wang H, Schneider E, Nagaraja N, Yenokyan G, Damluji A, Serafim R, Stevens R. Outcome of delirium in critically ill patients: systematic review and meta-analysis. The BMJ 2015, 350: h2538. PMID: 26041151, PMCID: PMC4454920, DOI: 10.1136/bmj.h2538.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntensive care unitIll patientsCare unitCognitive impairmentSystematic reviewOutcome of deliriumProspective observational cohortThird of patientsLength of stayIdentification of deliriumRandom-effects modelMeta-regression analysisSedation managementDelirium screeningControl patientsObservational cohortCardiac surgeryMechanical ventilationIntensive careCochrane LibraryLanguage restrictionsClinical endpointsSubstance withdrawalClinical trialsOrgan/tissue transplantation
2013
Childhood body mass index and subsequent physician-diagnosed asthma: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies
Egan KB, Ettinger AS, Bracken MB. Childhood body mass index and subsequent physician-diagnosed asthma: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. BMC Pediatrics 2013, 13: 121. PMID: 23941287, PMCID: PMC3751452, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2431-13-121.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBody mass indexCombined risk ratioProspective cohort studyRisk ratioYears of ageCohort studyMass indexChildhood body mass indexDescription of cohortPhysician-diagnosed asthmaNormal-weight childrenOverweight/obesityPotential effect modificationPotential effect modifiersIncident asthmaObesity definitionObserved sex effectsAsthma definitionsBMI assessmentObese childrenWeight childrenLanguage restrictionsSubgroup analysisObesity prevalenceEffect modification
2012
Role of Intensive Glucose Control in Development of Renal End Points in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Coca SG, Ismail-Beigi F, Haq N, Krumholz HM, Parikh CR. Role of Intensive Glucose Control in Development of Renal End Points in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Internal Medicine 2012, 172: 761-769. PMID: 22636820, PMCID: PMC3688081, DOI: 10.1001/archinternmed.2011.2230.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedBlood GlucoseDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Diabetic NephropathiesDisease ProgressionFemaleGlycated HemoglobinHumansHypoglycemic AgentsKidney Failure, ChronicKidney Function TestsMaleMiddle AgedMonitoring, PhysiologicPrognosisRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicRenal DialysisRisk AssessmentSeverity of Illness IndexConceptsIntensive glucose controlRenal end pointsSerum creatinine levelsConventional glucose controlGlucose controlType 2 diabetesRenal diseaseCreatinine levelsEnd pointGlycemic controlSystematic reviewType 2 diabetes mellitusAggressive glycemic controlClinical renal outcomesKidney-related outcomesIntensive glycemic controlRenal outcomesCumulative incidenceDiabetes mellitusRandomized trialsConventional therapyLanguage restrictionsMacroalbuminuriaMicroalbuminuriaType 2The association between metabolic syndrome and primary liver cancer: A meta-analysis.
Jinjuvadia R, Njei B, Ditah I. The association between metabolic syndrome and primary liver cancer: A meta-analysis. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2012, 30: 175-175. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2012.30.4_suppl.175.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMetabolic syndromeEgger's testPrimary liver cancerIncreased risk of PLCRisk of primary liver cancerPublication biasVisual inspection of funnel plotsRisk of liver cancerInspection of funnel plotsComprehensive Meta-Analysis version 2 softwareFunnel plot inspectionCase-control studyOverall risk ratioRandom-effects modelNo language restrictionsLiver cancerBetter-designed studiesDevelopment of cancerNCEP/ATP IIIFunnel plotIdentified articlesCochrane Library databasesRisk ratioLanguage restrictionsInsulin resistance syndrome
2011
Framing of health information messages
Akl EA, Oxman AD, Herrin J, Vist GE, Terrenato I, Sperati F, Costiniuk C, Blank D, Schünemann H. Framing of health information messages. Cochrane Database Of Systematic Reviews 2011, cd006777. PMID: 22161408, DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd006777.pub2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStandardized mean differenceHealth professionalsPre-planned subgroup analysisScreening testCochrane Central RegisterModerate-quality evidenceRelated systematic reviewsCross-over studyQuality of evidenceHealth information messagesChance of mortalityCentral RegisterGRADE approachControlled TrialsPrimary outcomeReview authorsData collectionAdverse outcomesLanguage restrictionsQuality evidenceSubgroup analysisReference listsSystematic reviewChances of survivalMean difference
2010
Meta-analysis: effects of percutaneous coronary intervention versus medical therapy on angina relief.
Wijeysundera HC, Nallamothu BK, Krumholz HM, Tu JV, Ko DT. Meta-analysis: effects of percutaneous coronary intervention versus medical therapy on angina relief. Annals Of Internal Medicine 2010, 152: 370-9. PMID: 20231568, DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-152-6-201003160-00007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPercutaneous coronary interventionStable coronary artery diseaseEvidence-based medicationsCoronary artery diseaseMedical therapyAngina reliefCoronary interventionArtery diseaseIndependent reviewersTrials of PCIIncremental benefitRecent myocardial infarctionInclusion of patientsEvidence-based therapiesStudy-level dataDrug-eluting stentsRandom-effects modelMeta-regression analysisLong-term usePatient characteristicsCochrane LibraryContemporary trialsLanguage restrictionsMyocardial infarctionRecent trials
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