The Medical journal of Australia
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Review Meta Analysis
Faecal calprotectin testing for identifying patients with organic gastrointestinal disease: systematic review and meta-analysis.
To assess the clinical effectiveness of faecal calprotectin (FC) testing for distinguishing between organic gastrointestinal diseases (organic GID), such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and functional gastrointestinal disorders (functional GIDs). ⋯ CRD4201810507.
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Review Meta Analysis
Residual risk of infection with blood-borne viruses in potential organ donors at increased risk of infection: systematic review and meta-analysis.
To estimate the prevalence and incidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and hepatitis B virus (HBV) among people at increased risk of infection in Australia; to estimate the residual risk of infection among potential solid organ donors in these groups when their antibody and nucleic acid test results are negative. ⋯ International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO), CRD42017069820.
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Meta Analysis
Intravenous or oral iron for treating iron deficiency anaemia during pregnancy: systematic review and meta-analysis.
To compare the effects on perinatal maternal and neonatal outcomes of intravenous and oral iron therapy as first-line treatment of iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) in pregnant women. ⋯ International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO), CRD42019120652.