Search
Search Results
-
Longitudinal association between CRP levels and risk of psychosis: a meta-analysis of population-based cohort studies
Meta-analyses of cross-sectional studies suggest that patients with psychosis have higher circulating levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) compared...
-
Sarcopenia predicts adverse outcomes in an elderly population with coronary artery disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundThe development of sarcopenia is attributed to normal aging and factors like type 2 diabetes, obesity, inactivity, reduced testosterone...
-
Morphology of the sulcus of the caudate process (Rouviere’s sulcus) in a Greek population and a systematic review with meta-analysis
The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and to investigate the morphology of the sulcus of the caudate process in a Greek...
-
Lack of association between TNF polymorphism and ankylosing spondylitis susceptibility in HLA-B27-positive population: a meta-analysis
ObjectiveHuman leukocyte antigen (HLA)-B27 plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of AS. TNF polymorphisms have been reported to be associated with...
-
The effect of exercise training on serum Omentin-1 levels, glycemic control and body composition in adults population: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
BackgroundOmentin-1 has been acknowledged as an anti-inflammatory and insulin-sensitizing marker, which is mainly expressed in adipose tissue....
-
Prognostic and clinicopathological values of LINC00665 in cancers: a systematic review and China population-based meta-analysis
BackgroundRecent studies have uncovered that the aberrant expression of LINC00665 contributes to the malignant pathological process of various...
-
Cerebrospinal fluid leakage after cranial surgery in the pediatric population—a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundCerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage is a common complication after neurosurgical intervention. It is associated with substantial morbidity...
-
Efficacy and safety of short-term chemotherapy for patients with spinal tuberculosis undergoing surgery in Chinese population: a meta-analysis
ObjectiveThe aim of this meta-analysis was to systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of short-course chemotherapy (≤ 6 months)...
-
Impact of Patient Navigation on Population-Based Breast Screening: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
BackgroundUnsatisfactory cancer screening results are often associated with poor prognosis. This study synthesized the literatures addressing the...
-
The association between leukocyte telomere length and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is partially mediated by inflammation: a meta-analysis and population-based mediation study
BackgroundChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the major health issues worldwide. Pathophysiological changes in COPD are mainly...
-
Risk and clinical outcomes of COVID-19 in patients with rheumatic diseases compared with the general population: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Patients with rheumatic diseases are often more susceptible to different bacteria and viruses because of immune impairment, but it is not clear...
-
What is the impact of perioperative cerebral oxygen desaturation on postoperative delirium in old population: a systemic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundPerioperative cerebral oxygen saturation (ScO 2 ) has been reported to associate with postoperative delirium (POD) which is a common...
-
The effects of olive leaf extract on cardiovascular risk factors in the general adult population: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
BackgroundThe aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the effect of olive leaf extract (OLE) supplementation on...
-
Validation of the STOP-Bang questionnaire for screening of obstructive sleep apnea in the general population and commercial drivers: a systematic review and meta-analysis
PurposeObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a critical occupational health concern, but is often undiagnosed in the general population and commercial...
-
Should asymptomatic contralateral inguinal hernia be laparoscopically repaired in the adult population as benefits greatly outweigh risks? A systematic review and meta-analysis
PurposeWhen laparoscopically repairing a symptomatic inguinal hernia, surgeons will discover a contralateral asymptomatic hernia in 22% of patients....
-
Comparative efficacy of pharmacological agents on reducing the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in the hypertriglyceridemia population: a network meta-analysis
BackgroundHypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is considered an independent risk factor for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).
Methods ...
-
Quality of life and mortality in the general population: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundQuality of life (QoL) is multi-dimensional concept of an individual’ general well-being status in relation to their value, environment,...
-
Variation in Mycobacterium tuberculosis population structure in Iran: a systemic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundAcquiring comprehensive insight into the dynamics of Mycobacterium tuberculosis ( Mtb ) population structure is an essential step to adopt...
-
Physical activity and risk of atrial fibrillation in the general population: meta-analysis of 23 cohort studies involving about 2 million participants
Regular physical activity is well established to be associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease outcomes. Whether physical activity is...
