Med Clin Barcelona
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Review Meta Analysis
[Tamsulosin efficacy and safety for conservative management of renal colic: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials].
The aim is to evaluate tamsulosin efficacy and safety on the expulsion of distal ureteral stones compared to a standard therapy. ⋯ Tamsulosin treatment seems to bring on the expulsion of distal ureteral stones, although at the expense of an appreciable risk of side effects.
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Meta Analysis
[Non invasive ventilation for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a meta-analysis].
The purpose of this study was: 1) To determine the effect of non invasive ventilation (NIV) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients with acute respiratory failure, and 2) To find out whether there are differences in the results according to the site where ventilation in applied. ⋯ NIV decreases mortality and the need for intubation in COPD patients with acute respiratory failure both in ICU and ward. In ICU non-invasive ventilation decreases the length of stay too.