International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Mar 2021
Meta AnalysisHigh flow nasal cannula versus conventional oxygen therapy in postoperative patients at high risk for pulmonary complications: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The effects of high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) on postoperative patients at high risk for pulmonary complications(PC) are controversial. We aimed to further determine the effectiveness of HFNC in postoperative patients at high risk for PC by comparison to conventional oxygen therapy (COT). ⋯ The available randomised controlled trials (RCTs) suggest that, among the postoperative patients at high risk for PC, HFNC therapy compared with the COT significantly reduces rate of incubation or NIV for RF and rate of hypercapnia, meanwhile is safely administered. Further large-scale, multicenter, randomised and controlled studies are needed to confirm our results.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Mar 2021
Meta AnalysisEffects of resveratrol supplementation on liver enzymes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
The available evidence regarding the possible effects of resveratrol on liver function is inconsistent. Therefore, the present meta-analysis was performed to investigate the overall effects of resveratrol supplementation on liver enzymes in adults. ⋯ Overall, in our study, resveratrol does not affect liver enzyme levels significantly, but subgroup analysis indicates that these results may be influenced by resveratrol dose, duration of the study and population status, so future high-quality studies are necessary to get definitive results.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Mar 2021
Review Meta AnalysisImpact of Ramadan-focused diabetes education on hypoglycemia risk and metabolic control for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review.
Ramadan fasting is regarded as a form of worship amongst Muslims. However, patients with a high risk of diabetic complications are advised to avoid fasting, as the practice is associated with significant impacts on several health factors for type 2 diabetic patients, including glycaemic control. Thus, a lack of focused education before Ramadan may result in negative health outcomes. ⋯ Ramadan-focused diabetes education had a significant impact on hypoglycemia and glycaemic control, with no significant effect on body weight, blood lipids or blood pressure.