Mayo Clinic proceedings
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Mayo Clinic proceedings · Oct 2022
Meta AnalysisEffect of the Renin-Angiotensin System Inhibitors on Inflammatory Markers: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
To synthesize more conclusive evidence on the anti-inflammatory effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). ⋯ Based on this meta-analysis, ACEIs showed a beneficial lowering effect on CRP, IL-6, and TNF-α, whereas ARBs were effective as a class in reduction of IL-6 only.
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Mayo Clinic proceedings · Oct 2022
Meta AnalysisIndirect Comparison of Glucocorticoid-Sparing Agents for Remission Maintenance in Giant Cell Arteritis: A Network Meta-analysis.
To compare and rank the effect of glucocorticoid-sparing agents in giant cell arteritis (GCA), for which several drugs have been evaluated but with a benefit-risk balance that remains uncertain. ⋯ The protocol of the meta-analysis is registered in the international prospective register of systematic reviews PROSPERO (https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/; registration CRD42020112387).