Postgraduate medicine
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Postgraduate medicine · Nov 2022
Review Meta AnalysisPostoperative complications, length of stay, and mortality following colectomies in rural hospitals: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Studies regarding patients who have underwent colectomy reported contradictory post-surgical complications based on their living areas. Due to the conflicting data surrounding whether rural or urban hospitals have lower postoperative complication rates, we have performed a systematic review and meta-analysis with the aim of understanding and assessing the evidence that has already been found. ⋯ Rural hospitals overall have equivalent postoperative complication rates to urban hospitals and can provide sufficient postoperative patient care.
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Postgraduate medicine · Nov 2022
Meta AnalysisComparative risk-benefit profiles of weak opioids in the treatment of osteoarthritis: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Despite their poor tolerance, weak opioids are still the most commonly-prescribed medicine for osteoarthritis (OA)-related pain. The objective of this network meta-analysis was to comparatively examine the efficacy and safety of weak opioids in OA treatment. ⋯ The results of the present study confirmed that tramadol and codeine were effective drugs for the treatment of OA, but involved considerable safety issues. Dextropropoxyphene and dihydrocodeine exhibited a relatively good safety profile but their efficacy still warrant further investigation.