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Review Meta Analysis
Sarcoidosis and cancer risk: systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.
An increased cancer risk in patients with sarcoidosis has been suggested, although results are conflicting in a number of case-control and cohort studies. We conducted a systematic review of all available data and performed a meta-analysis to better define and quantify the association between sarcoidosis and cancer. ⋯ The present meta-analysis suggests a significant, though moderate, association between sarcoidosis and malignancy.
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Review Meta Analysis
Is Quadriceps Endurance Reduced in COPD?: A Systematic Review.
Although the aerobic profile of the quadriceps muscle is reduced in COPD, there is conflicting evidence regarding whether this leads to reduced quadriceps muscle endurance. We, therefore, performed a systematic review of studies comparing quadriceps endurance in individuals with COPD with that in healthy control subjects. ⋯ Quadriceps endurance is reduced in individuals with COPD compared with healthy control subjects, independent of the type of task performed.
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Review Meta Analysis
SELF-MANAGEMENT FOLLOWING AN ACUTE EXACERBATION OF COPD: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW.
Self-management (SM) reduces hospital admissions in patients with stable COPD. However, its role immediately post-acute exacerbation (AE) is unclear. The objectives of this review were to describe SM interventions delivered immediately following an AE of COPD (AECOPD) and to conduct a systematic review with meta-analysis of its impact on health-care utilization and health outcomes. ⋯ SM interventions delivered immediately post-AE vary widely and outcome measures are inconsistent, making it difficult to draw strong recommendations regarding its effectiveness. The evaluation of SM interventions, delivered by trained health-care professionals to selected patients and which offer structured follow-up, appears necessary.