Does haste make waste? Prevalence and types of errors reported after publication of studies of COVID-19 therapeutics
ConclusionsDespite accelerated publication times, we found among studies of COVID-19 treatments the majority of errata (17/18) reported minor errors that did not lead to misinterpretation of the study results. Retractions, an indicator of scientific misdirection even more concerning than errata, were beyond the scope of this review. (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - November 16, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Mode of HIV exposure and excess burden of neurocognitive impairment in people living with HIV: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled studies
DiscussionThis systematic review will contribute towards a greater appreciation of the unique psychosocial conditions of PLWH that are missing from the current case definition of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder. The findings will additionally highlight possible disparities in the distribution of the excess burden of NCI by MoHE groups, thereby guiding the prioritization of mitigation efforts.Systematic review registrationPROSPERO CRD42021271358 (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - November 16, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Efficacy of nano encapsulated herbal extracts in the treatment of induced wounds in animal models: a systematic review protocol
AbstractBackgroundWounds inflict pain and affect human health causing high expenditure on treatment and management. Herbal crude extracts are used in traditional medicine as a treatment for wounds and other illnesses. However, the progress in the use of plants has been deterred due to their poor solubility and poor bioavailability requiring administration at high doses. It has been established that nanoencapsulation of herbal products in nanocarriers (size 1 nm to 100 nm) such as nanofibers, nanoparticles, nanospheres, and nanoliposomes greatly improves their efficacy. Due to their small and large surface area, nanocarrier...
Source: Systematic Reviews - November 16, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Correction: Gestational diabetes mellitus, follow-up of future maternal risk of cardiovascular disease and the use of eHealth technologies – a scoping review
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Source: Systematic Reviews - November 16, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Global prevalence of COVID-19-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome: systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionThe pooled prevalence of COVID-19-induced ARDS was found to be high. The virus remains a global burden because its genetic causes are constantly changing or it mutated throughout the pandemic to emerge a new strain of infection. Therefore, interventions such as massive vaccination, early case detection, screening, isolation, and treatment of the cases need to be implemented to tackle its severity. (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - November 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Title-plus-abstract versus title-only first-level screening approach: a case study using a systematic review of dietary patterns and sarcopenia risk to compare screening performance
ConclusionsIn the current case study comparing two screening approaches, the Ti + Ab screening approach captured more relevant studies compared to the Ti/O approach by including a higher number of accurately eligible citations. Ti/O screening may increase the likelihood of missing evidence leading to evidence selection bias.Systematic review registrationPROSPERO Protocol Number: CRD42020172655. (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - November 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Preoperative education in patients undergoing foot and ankle surgery: a scoping review
ConclusionThis scoping review demonstrates that evidence on preoperative education in foot and ankle surgery is scarce. The available evidence supports the implementation of preoperative education in patients undergoing foot and ankle surgery for now. The best method of education and the real impact of this education remain to be determined. (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - November 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Estimating and visualising the trade-off between benefits and harms on multiple clinical outcomes in network meta-analysis
Conclusions\(SAWIS\) should not be interpreted as a ranking metric but it is a simple approach that could help identify which treatment is preferable when multiple outcomes are of interest and trading-off between benefits and harms is important. (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - November 11, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Photoactivated chromophore-corneal cross-linking accelerates corneal healing in fungal keratitis: an updated meta-analysis
ConclusionAdjuvant PACK-CXL accelerates fungal keratitis healing as compared to SAT alone. But more rigorous RCTs are required to determine the clinical effectiveness and safety. (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - November 11, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Beyond the bedside: protocol for a scoping review exploring the experiences of non-practicing healthcare professionals within health professions education
DiscussionThis scoping review aims to explore the role and experiences of non-practicing healthcare professionals working within health professions education. The review will follow established scoping review guidelines and will include studies from various regions and languages, provided an English translation is available. The study remit will be broad, including both quantitative and qualitative studies, as well as reviews and opinion papers. Limitations may include the exclusion of non-English articles and potential difficulty of identifying papers which discuss the experiences of non-practicing clinicians. However, th...
Source: Systematic Reviews - November 9, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Correction: What can the citations of systematic reviews of ethical literature tell us about their use? —an explorative empirical analysis of 31 reviews
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Source: Systematic Reviews - November 8, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Efficacy of pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapy on pain intensity and disability of older people with chronic nonspecific low back pain: a protocol for a network meta-analysis
DiscussionThis NMA compares efficacy of interventions for nonspecific chronic low back pain in older people. It will provide reliable evidence for patients, clinicians, stakeholders, and researchers in this field where competing therapies, many of extraordinarily little value, are commonly used in clinical practice.Systematic review registrationPROSPERO CRD42022312565 (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - November 7, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
The influence of assistive technology and home modifications on falls in community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review protocol
The objective of this systematic review is to detail the contribution of assistive technology and home modification on falls, fall frequency, fall severity, and fall location within the homes of community-dwelling older adults.MethodsWe will source articles from 3 databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science Core Collection) and will assess them using a set of pre-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Reporting will be in accordance with PRISMA 2020. Two independent reviewers will screen each study at the title and abstract and full-text level. We are managing citations within the Covidence software. Data extraction and ...
Source: Systematic Reviews - November 7, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Trauma-informed prevention programmes for depression, anxiety, and substance use among young people: protocol for a mixed-methods systematic review
DiscussionTrauma-informed approaches to prevention demonstrate significant promise, yet to date, no study has systematically summarised and synthesised the available literature. To fill this gap, the present review will systematically identify and summarise the effectiveness, feasibility, acceptability, and design principles underpinning existing trauma-informed mental health and/or substance use prevention programmes for young people aged 12 –24. This review will inform the development, adaptation, evaluation, and implementation of future trauma-informed mental ill-health and substance use prevention programmes for youn...
Source: Systematic Reviews - October 31, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Multivariable prediction models of caries increment: a systematic review and critical appraisal
ConclusionsThe review calls attention to several methodological deficiencies and the significant heterogeneity observed across the studies ruled out meta-analyses. Flawed or distorted study estimates lead to uncertainty about the prediction, which limits the models ’ usefulness in clinical decision-making. The modest performance of most models implies that alternative predictors should be considered, such as bacteria with acid tolerant properties.Trial registrationPROSPERO CRD#152,467 April 28, 2020 (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - October 30, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
