Postgraduate medicine
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Postgraduate medicine · Mar 2024
Review Meta AnalysisVitamin D levels in idiopathic inflammatory myopathy patients: a meta-analysis.
This meta-analysis aimed to explore correlations between vitamin D and idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM). ⋯ This meta-analysis showed correlations between vitamin D level and IIM. The results indicated, VDD may be a risk factor for IIM, a determinant of immune dysregulation in IIM, or a consequence of IIM. Also, it implied further research to determine whether vitamin D supplementation is beneficial for patients with IIM.
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Postgraduate medicine · Aug 2023
Meta AnalysisEfficacy and effectiveness of the herbal medicinal product BNO 1016 in the management of acute rhinosinusitis in the context of antibiotic stewardship.
To substantiate the clinical efficacy and investigate the real-world effectiveness of the herbal medicinal product BNO 1016 in acute rhinosinusitis (ARS) in the context of antibiotic stewardship. ⋯ BNO 1016 is a safe and effective treatment for ARS that can help reduce the overuse of antibiotics.
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Postgraduate medicine · Mar 2023
Review Meta AnalysisLow serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels are associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
There is controversy about the association between vitamin D and cardiovascular disease (CVD). This article aims to explore the association of serum 25-hydroxyvitaminD (25 OHD) with the risk of CVD. ⋯ The underlying mechanism still needs to be explored further, and well-designed RCTs are needed to confirm the role of vitamin D in the occurrence and development of CVD.
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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.