Scot Med J
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Review Meta Analysis Retracted Publication
The impact of sarcopenia on prognosis of patients with pancreatic cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
To summarize recent findings on the association of low skeletal muscle mass and muscle quality with overall survival and recurrence-free survival in patients with pancreatic cancer. ⋯ Both low skeletal muscle mass and poor muscle quality are associated with poor long-term survival. Low skeletal muscle index, but not low skeletal muscle attenuation, are associated with poor recurrence-free survival.
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Review Meta Analysis Retracted Publication
Admission on weekends does not increase mortality after hip fracture: a meta-analysis of 1.4 million patients.
The "weekend" effect resulting in increased complication rates in patients admitted on weekends has been noted in many diseases. ⋯ This meta-analysis has shown no apparent weekend effect in cases of hip fractures. Patients admitted on weekends had similar mortality rates as compared to those admitted on weekdays. Current data has high heterogeneity and is mostly from developed countries.
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Review Retracted Publication
Erector spinae plane block for pain control after hip surgeries: A systematic review and meta-analysis.