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
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
What Is the Required Certainty of Evidence for the Implementation of Novel Techniques for the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Obstruction?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2019.05.014
Abstract: CONTEXT A large number of minimally invasive techniques have been developed for the surgical management of male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) presumed to be secondary to benign prostatic obstruction (BPO) over the last 3… read more here.
Keywords: benign prostatic; treatment; evidence; prostatic obstruction ... See more keywords
Comparative effectiveness of multiple acupuncture therapies for primary insomnia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized trial.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2022.03.012
Abstract: BACKGROUND Acupuncture has been widely practiced for primary insomnia (PI). However, the relative benefit and harm among acupuncture therapies remain uncertain. OBJECTIVES To compare and evaluate the effect differences of multiple acupuncture therapies for patients… read more here.
Keywords: certainty evidence; multiple acupuncture; acupuncture; acupuncture therapies ... See more keywords
No Sufficient Evidence for an Immediate Hypoalgesic Effect of Spinal Manual Therapy on Pressure Pain Thresholds in Asymptomatic and Chronic Pain Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzad003
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Spinal manual therapy (SMT) is often used to treat patients with spinal disorders; however, the underlying mechanisms of SMT are not fully understood. This systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the effect of SMT compared… read more here.
Keywords: effect; certainty evidence; therapy; evidence ... See more keywords
What did we learn in 35 years of research on nutrition and supplements for age‐related macular degeneration: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1111/aos.15191
Abstract: The aim of this paper is to summarize all available evidence from systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and comparative nonrandomized studies (NRS) on the association between nutrition and antioxidant, vitamin, and mineral supplements and… read more here.
Keywords: age related; certainty evidence; progression; vitamin ... See more keywords