Wiener klinische Wochenschrift
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Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · Mar 2021
Meta AnalysisEfficacy of conservative treatments for hand osteoarthritis : An umbrella review of interventional studies.
Hand osteoarthritis (OA) is common, but the efficacy/safety of treatment interventions aimed to improve health outcomes in this population are not well understood. Therefore, the aim of this study was to map and grade the effect of interventions for health outcomes in hand OA. ⋯ Only some non-pharmacological interventions are effective in improving health outcomes in hand OA and this evidence is supported by a moderate/low certainty, indicating the necessity of further interventional research.
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Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · Mar 2021
Review Meta AnalysisPrevalence of neuropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes in Iran : A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Diabetic neuropathy is one of the most common complications of diabetes, which leads to amputation and significant disability in patients. Studies conducted in this field show different prevalences and inconsistencies in the country. This study attempts to determine the overall prevalence of neuropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes in Iran with a meta-analysis. ⋯ Considering the high prevalence of neuropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes in the country, it is essential that health policy makers take effective measures to reduce this disease in diabetes patients.