2018
Effects of Weight-Loss Medications on Cardiometabolic Risk Profiles: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis
Khera R, Pandey A, Chandar AK, Murad MH, Prokop LJ, Neeland IJ, Berry JD, Camilleri M, Singh S. Effects of Weight-Loss Medications on Cardiometabolic Risk Profiles: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis. Gastroenterology 2018, 154: 1309-1319.e7. PMID: 29305933, PMCID: PMC5880739, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2017.12.024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeight loss medicationsCardiometabolic risk profileHigh-density lipoprotein cholesterolWaist circumferenceDrug AdministrationSystematic reviewRisk profileLipoprotein cholesterolHemoglobin A1cObese adultsCholesterol profileSystolic/diastolic BPCardiometabolic risk factorsNetwork Meta-AnalysisRandomized clinical trialsQuality of evidenceLow-density lipoproteinModest decreaseOutcomes of interestEffect of foodLong-term useMinimal effectLiraglutide useOrlistat useBlood pressure
2016
Comparative Effectiveness of Pharmacologic Interventions for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Jain S, Khera R, Girotra S, Badesch D, Wang Z, Murad MH, Blevins A, Schmidt GA, Singh S, Gerke AK. Comparative Effectiveness of Pharmacologic Interventions for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. CHEST Journal 2016, 151: 90-105. PMID: 27615023, PMCID: PMC5310124, DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2016.08.1461.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPulmonary arterial hypertensionEndothelin receptor antagonistsArterial hypertensionPharmacologic interventionsFunctional statusNew York Heart Association/World Health Organization functional classWorld Health Organization functional classSystematic reviewFuture comparative-effectiveness trialDiscontinuation of therapyA Systematic ReviewComparative effectiveness trialNetwork Meta-AnalysisPatient-centered approachClinical worseningCochrane RegisterSubcutaneous prostanoidsEfficacy outcomesPlacebo groupPlacebo ratesAdverse eventsReceptor antagonistPharmacologic agentsEffectiveness trialComparative efficacy