Evaluation of Ivermectin vs Permethrin for Treating Scabies-Summary of a Cochrane Review.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2019.0279
Abstract: Clinical Question Is the use of ivermectin in patients infested with scabies associated with improved clinical and safety outcomes compared with permethrin? Bottom Line Both ivermectin and permethrin treatment were associated with high clearance rates.… read more here.
Keywords: low certainty; ivermectin permethrin; evaluation ivermectin; certainty evidence ... See more keywords
Vitamin D, calcium or a combination of vitamin D and calcium for the treatment of nutritional rickets in children
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DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd012581
Abstract: Background Nutritional rickets is a disease which affects children, especially in low- and middle-income countries. It causes problems such as skeletal deformities and impaired growth. The most common cause of nutritional rickets is vitamin D… read more here.
Keywords: calcium; vitamin calcium; nutritional rickets; certainty evidence ... See more keywords
Setting and techniques for monitoring blood pressure during pregnancy
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DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd012739
Abstract: Background Regular blood pressure (BP) measurement is crucial for the diagnosis and management of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, such as pre-eclampsia. BP can be measured in various settings, such as conventional clinics or self-measurement at… read more here.
Keywords: low certainty; 154 women; evidence; certainty evidence ... See more keywords
Targeted therapy for metastatic renal cell carcinoma
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DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd012796
Abstract: Background Several comparative randomised controlled trials (RCTs) have been performed including combinations of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) and immune checkpoint inhibitors since the publication of a Cochrane Review on targeted therapy for metastatic renal cell… read more here.
Keywords: risk; per 1000; based control; certainty evidence ... See more keywords
Sequencing of anthracyclines and taxanes in neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapy for early breast cancer
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DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd012873
Abstract: Background Anthracyclines and taxanes are chemotherapeutic agents widely used in a sequential regimen in the adjuvant and neoadjuvant treatment of early breast cancer to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence. Standard practice is to administer… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; breast cancer; evidence; certainty evidence ... See more keywords
Prophylactic corticosteroids for paediatric heart surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass.
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DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013101
Abstract: Background Corticosteroids are routinely given to children undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in an attempt to ameliorate the inflammatory response. Their use is still controversial and the decision to administer the intervention can… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; surgery; cpb; evidence ... See more keywords
Effectiveness and safety of combining SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists in individuals with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies
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DOI: 10.1007/s00125-025-06565-6
Abstract: Sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) reduce cardiorenal risk in type 2 diabetes. However, the effect of combining these drugs remains uncertain. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the… read more here.
Keywords: risk; type diabetes; mortality; individuals type ... See more keywords
Dietary glycemic index, glycemic load and cancer risk: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies
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DOI: 10.1007/s00394-022-02797-z
Abstract: Purpose There is considerable inconsistency in results regarding the association of dietary glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) with cancer risk. We therefore conducted this systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies to evaluate… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; risk; cancer risk; low certainty ... See more keywords
Benefits and risks of using laparoscopic ultrasonography versus intraoperative cholangiography during laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallstone disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00464-024-10979-5
Abstract: Intraoperative laparoscopic ultrasonography (LUS) or intraoperative cholangiography (IOC) can be used for visualisation of the biliary tract during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The aim of this systematic review was to compare use of LUS with IOC. PubMed,… read more here.
Keywords: certainty evidence; versus; laparoscopic; cholecystectomy ... See more keywords
Management of Amphetamine and Methamphetamine Use Disorders: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis of Randomized Trials
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DOI: 10.1007/s11469-024-01379-w
Abstract: The current evidence regarding effective management of methamphetamine and amphetamine (MA/A) use disorders is inconclusive. Therefore, we assessed the comparative benefits and tolerability of pharmacological, psychosocial, and harm reduction interventions for management of MA/A use… read more here.
Keywords: certainty; certainty evidence; use disorders; low certainty ... See more keywords
Measurement Properties of the EQ-5D Instruments in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.1007/s40258-025-00953-0
Abstract: The EQ-5D instruments have been widely used to measure health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in child and adolescent populations, especially the EQ-5D-Y-3L and EQ-5D-Y-5L (beta version). Although not specifically designed for younger users, the adult… read more here.
Keywords: certainty evidence; children adolescents; measurement properties; evidence ... See more keywords