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Efficacy and Safety of Alprostadil in Microcirculatory Disturbances During Emergency PCI: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
ObjectiveThe clinical advantage of alprostadil [prostaglandin E1 (PGE1)] in the treatment of microcirculatory disturbances (defined as no-reflow or...
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Effects of Melissa officinalis (lemon balm) consumption on serum lipid profile: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
BackgroundAccording to traditional medicine, Melissa officinalis L., (lemon balm) has been known to remove harmful substances from the blood and is...
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Taurine reduces the risk for metabolic syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
BackgroundMetabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of interconnected risk factors that significantly increase the likelihood of cardiovascular disease...
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Efficacy and safety of moxibustion on cancer-related fatigue: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
ObjectiveThe goal of this research was to review the literature from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the impacts of moxibustion on...
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Acetazolamide therapy in patients with acute heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Acute heart failure (AHF) often leads to unfavorable outcomes due to fluid overload. While diuretics are the cornerstone treatment, acetazolamide may...
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Different modalities of patellar management in primary total knee arthroplasty: a Bayesian network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
BackgroundThe primary management modalities for the patella in TKA include patellar resurfacing, patellar non-resurfacing, patellar resurfacing with...
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Efficacy and safety of neuroendoscopy surgery versus craniotomy for supratentorial intracerebral hemorrhage: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Neuroendoscopy (NE) surgery emerged as a promising technique for the treatment of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). A previous...
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Effect of soy isoflavone supplementation on blood pressure: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
BackgroundPrevious experimental studies have suggested that the consumption of soy isoflavones may have a potential impact on lowering blood...
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The Impact of Platysma Closure on Post-Thyroidectomy Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
AimThis systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) compare the impact of platysma muscle layer closure technique...
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Mechanical thrombectomy in acute basilar artery stroke: a systematic review and Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
BackgroundThe evidence for mechanical thrombectomy in acute basilar artery occlusion has until now remained inconclusive with basilar artery strokes...
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Chlorogenic acid in green bean coffee on body weight: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
BackgroundSupplemental green bean coffee extract (GBCE) with caffeine has been shown to prevent weight gain. There are different dosages of GBCE that...
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Prevention of Re-attempt Suicide Through Brief Contact Interventions: A Systematic Review, Meta-analysis, and Meta-regression of Randomized Controlled Trials
Brief contact intervention (BCI) is a low-cost intervention to prevent re-attempt suicide. This meta-analysis and meta-regression study aimed to...
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B vitamins and bone health: a meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis of randomized controlled trials
SummaryOur study showed that B vitamins did not have significant effect on fracture incidence, bone mineral density, and bone turnover markers....
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Efficacy of radiofrequency in lumbar facet joint pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of placebo-controlled randomized controlled trials
BackgroundLumbar facet joint pain (LFJP) is one of the main causes of chronic low back pain (LBP) and can be treated using radiofrequency (RF)...
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Intraoperative imaging in hip arthroplasty: a meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized controlled trials and observational studies
BackgroundIntraoperative fluoroscopy (IFC) is gaining popularity in total hip arthroplasty (THA), with the aim to achieve better component...
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Comparison of scrotal and inguinal orchiopexy for palpable undescended testis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
IntroductionScrotal and inguinal orchiopexy are two commonly used surgical approaches for palpable undescended testis (UDT), each with distinct...
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Comparison of fish oil supplements and corn oil effects on serum lipid profile: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
BackgroundThe present study aimed to investigate the effects of fish oil supplements compared to corn oil on serum lipid profiles by performing a...
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Safety of masitinib in patients with neurodegenerative diseases: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
ObjectivesThis meta-analysis aimed to examine the safety of masitinib in patients with neurodegenerative diseases.
MethodsWe considered randomized...
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Comparative effectiveness of seven interventions for chronic hepatitis D: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
ObjectiveTo compare the effectiveness of seven major interventions [Bulevirtide (BLV), Interferon (IFN), Nucleoside analogs (NAs), BLV + IFN,...
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Comparative analysis of surgical interventions for osteonecrosis of the femoral head: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
BackgroundDespite several surgical options, there remains no consensus regarding the optimal approach for osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH), a...
