Medicine
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Review Meta Analysis
The meta-analysis of sister chromatid exchange as a biomarker in healthcare workers with occupational exposure to antineoplastic drugs.
Sister chromatid exchange (SCE) can be used to identify early occupational health status in health care workers. Our aim is to comprehensively assess the relationship between long-term exposure to antineoplastic drugs (ADs) and SCE in health care workers via meta-analysis. ⋯ The findings suggested a significant correlation between occupational exposure to ADs in health care workers and SCE, requiring the attention of health care workers in general.
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To systematically evaluate the efficacy of motor imagery (MI) on lower limb function in patients with stroke based on the existing clinical studies. ⋯ Current evidence shows that MI could effectively improve lower limb motor function and activities of daily living in stroke patients. Due to the limitations of the number and quality of the included studies, the above conclusions need to be verified by more high-quality studies.
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Analysis of clinicopathologic characteristics and prognosis of gastric cancer in patients <40 years.
An increase trend and a bad prognosis toward gastric cancer (GC) in individuals <40 years have been observed over the past few decades. GC in Young adult needs further evaluation to identify clear risk factors for early screening and better prognosis. A total of 126 young adult patients with gastric cancer (individuals <40 years) (YG) were collected in Liaocheng hospital in China from Jan 2003 to Dec 2019. ⋯ GC in young adult patients have unique clinicopathological features. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy should regularly perform for young adult especially those symptomatic patients. Early diagnosis and then proceed to a successful curative resection are vital for a better prognosis.
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Meta Analysis
Meta-analysis of Shugan Jieyu Capsule for depression in patients with coronary heart disease.
Shugan Jieyu Capsule (SGJYC) has been prescribed to treat primary and secondary depression; however, whether it can benefit depression of patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) remains controversial. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of SGJYC in treating depression in patients with CHD. ⋯ SGJYC has a poor effect on depressive symptoms, and the effect of combination with AHD is better than AHD but its efficacy and cardiac safety are inferior to antidepressants.
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Meta Analysis
Clinical efficacy of low-dose aspirin combined with calcium in preventing preeclampsia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of low-dose aspirin combined with calcium supplements for the prevention of preeclampsia. ⋯ Compared with aspirin alone, low-dose aspirin combined with calcium supplementation was more effective in preventing preeclampsia, reduced the risk of preterm birth and postpartum hemorrhage, and promoted fetal growth. This intervention has clinical value and should be considered for high-risk pregnant women.