Articles: outcome.
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Review Meta Analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis of the association between appearance of lesions on diffusion-weighted imaging and poor outcomes among patients with intracerebral hemorrhage.
Some patients with intracerebral hemorrhage show lesions on diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging, and such lesions have been associated with a greater risk of worse prognosis. Here we meta-analyzed the available evidence for such an association. ⋯ Lesions on DWI after intracerebral hemorrhage were associated with a higher risk of poor outcome, but large longitudinal studies are needed to verify this association.
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A systematic review and meta-analysis. ⋯ Level III.
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Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Extra-articular proximal tibia fracture fixation with locked plating versus intramedullary nailing: A meta-analysis.
This study compared outcomes of locked plating (LP) versus intramedullary nailing (IMN) techniques for treatment of extra-articular proximal-third tibia fractures. ⋯ Therapeutic Level III.
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Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Laminoplasty Versus Laminectomy and Posterior Fusion for Cervical Myelopathy: A Meta-analysis of Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes.
Meta-analysis. ⋯ 4.
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Critical care medicine · Sep 2024
Meta AnalysisLow Versus High Blood Pressure Targets in Critically Ill and Surgical Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Hypotension is associated with adverse outcomes in critically ill and perioperative patients. However, these assumptions are supported by observational studies. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials aims to compare the impact of lower versus higher blood pressure targets on mortality. ⋯ Based on pooled randomized trial evidence, a lower compared with a higher blood pressure target results in a reduction of mortality, atrial fibrillation, and transfusion requirements. Lower blood pressure targets may be beneficial but there is ongoing uncertainty. However, the present meta-analysis does not confirm previous findings and recommendations. These results might inform future guidelines and promote the study of the concept of protective hemodynamics.