Medicine
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Carotid-ophthalmic aneurysms are relatively rare, and represent 1% of all intracranial aneurysms. Generally, endovascular coiling and surgical clipping are the 2 most commonly used methods to treat ruptured carotid-ophthalmic aneurysms, it provides the most favorable outcome for a patient. This study aims to assess the efficiency and safety of endovascular coiling vs surgical clipping for patients with a ruptured carotid-ophthalmic aneurysm. ⋯ The present study is a meta-analysis based on published evidence. As a result, ethics approval and patient consent are not needed.
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Meta Analysis
Prognostic value of the miR-200 family in bladder cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
We aimed to evaluate the prognostic significance of high expression of the miR-200 family of microRNAs in bladder cancer. ⋯ The high expression of the miR-200 family is strongly associated with better prognosis in bladder cancer patients, which will improve bladder cancer management in clinical practice.
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This study aims to explore the association between shear wave elastography parameters (SWEPs) and clinicopathological characteristics (CPCs) in breast cancer (BC). ⋯ This study will summarize the most recent evidence to improve our understanding of the association between SWEP and CPC in BC. OSF REGISTRATION NUMBER:: osf.io/vmkwu.
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The impact of glycosylated hemoglobin on mortality in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) remains uncertain. In this study, we aim to assess the effect of pre-hospital blood glucose regulation on patients with COVID-19 and pre-existing T2D. ⋯ There is no need for ethical approval, and the review will be reported in a peer-reviewed journal.
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This study aims to appraise the clinical efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for the management of patients with primary dysmenorrhea (PD) in the UK. ⋯ The findings of this study will determine whether or not TCM is effective and safe for the treatment of PD in UK. OSF REGISTRATION NUMBER:: osf.io/jyc95.