Medicine
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Meta Analysis
Ventilator for the treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.
Ventilator has been reported to treat acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). However, its efficacy is still inconclusive. This systematic review and meta-analysis study aims to evaluate its efficacy and safety for the treatment of patients with ARDS. ⋯ PROSPERO CRD42018 115409.
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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is commonly used to combine with pharmacotherapy for stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in China and other Asian countries such as South Korea and Japan. The objective of this systematic review is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of tonifying kidney therapy (Bushen, TK) for stable COPD. ⋯ PROSPERO CRD 42018090328.
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The co-existence of allergic rhinitis (AR) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common phenomenon in clinical practice. AR has long been considered a risk factor for OSA. However, the relationship is not completely clear. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the prevalence of AR in sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) /OSA and their relationship. ⋯ The prevalence of AR in OSA/SDB is considerably high and children with SDB suffering from a higher incidence of AR than non-SDB. OSA adults accompanied with AR do not have any influences on sleep parameters.
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Review Case Reports
Cisplatin-induced cardiotoxicity with midrange ejection fraction: A case report and review of the literature.
Cisplatin monotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity is rare, and the prevalence remains unknown. It's extremely important to stop cisplatin when cardiotoxicity is considered. ⋯ According to this case and literature review, cisplatin-induced cardiotoxicity should be considered for the patient. When necessary, we should discontinue the suspected drug to confirm diagnosis. Cardioprotective therapies would minimize the drug-induced cardiovascular adverse events and improve patients' outcome.
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Meta Analysis
Is use of vitamin K antagonists associated with the risk of prostate cancer?: A meta-analysis.
Vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) may have potential antitumor effects in prostate cancer. However, the findings of observational studies are inconsistent. The purpose of the present study was to estimate the quantitative association between VKAs use and prostate cancer risk by combining the results of all eligible observational studies. ⋯ This meta-analysis indicates that VKAs use may be associated with a decreased risk of prostate cancer, especially in long-term users.