Medicine
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Meta Analysis
Acupuncture therapy on postoperative nausea and vomiting in abdominal operation: A Bayesian network meta analysis.
Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common complication after surgery. However, drugs cannot prevent it completely, and acupuncture therapy shows the potential in preventing PONV, yet the best choice hasn't been demonstrated. ⋯ Both pairwise and network meta analysis showed acupuncture therapy was superior to placebo and usual care. Different acupuncture therapy regimens may have advantages in different aspects. And compared with POV, PON seems easier to control. Research results may provide guidance for the prevention of PONV.Systematic review registration: PROSPERO CRD42019147556.
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This study will appraise the effect and safety of advanced nursing care (ANC) on psychological condition (PC) in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). ⋯ INPLASY202040077.
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The accurate differentiation of glioma recurrence from pseudoprogression (PSP) after therapy remains a considerable clinical challenge. Several studies have shown that diffusion magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has potential value in distinguishing these 2 outcomes. The current meta-analysis examined the diagnostic accuracy of diffusion MRI with the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) in the differentiation of glioma recurrence from PSP. ⋯ Our meta-analysis indicated that diffusion MRI with quantitative ADC is an effective approach for differentiation of glioma recurrence from PSP, and can be used as an auxiliary tool to diagnose glioma progression.
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Although previous studies have reported the effectiveness of acupuncture combined mecobalamin (AM) in the treatment of elderly diabetic peripheral neuropathy (EDPN), no systematic study has assessed its effectiveness and safety. Thus, this study will evaluate the effectiveness and safety of AM for the treatment of patients with EDPN. ⋯ This study will provide helpful reference for the efficacy and safety of AM for the treatment of patients with EDPN to the clinicians and further studies.Study registration number: INPLASY202040094.
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Review Case Reports
First-line albumin-bound paclitaxel/carboplatin plus apatinib in advanced pulmonary sarcomatoid carcinoma: A case series and review of the literature.
Pulmonary sarcomatoid carcinoma (PSC) is an uncommon type of non-small cell lung cancer, exhibiting aggressive behavior and resistance to the conventional chemoradiotherapy. To date, the optimal treatment for PSC has not been elucidated. ⋯ Nab-paclitaxel/carboplatin plus apatinib showed limited short-term efficacy in advanced, unresectable PSC. The rapid resistance of PSC to the current therapeutic regimen necessitates further researches, as more effective agents are urgently needed.