The American journal of emergency medicine
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Meta Analysis
Colchicine administration for percutaneous coronary intervention: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
The efficacy of colchicine administration in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) remains controversial. We conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the influence of colchicine administration versus placebo on treatment efficacy for PCI. ⋯ Colchicine treatment may be effective to reduce major adverse cardiovascular events in patients undergoing PCI.
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Meta Analysis
The efficacy of ginger for the treatment of migraine: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies.
The efficacy of ginger for migraine remains controversial. We conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the influence of ginger versus placebo on treatment in migraine patients. ⋯ Ginger is safe and effective in treating migraine patients with pain outcomes assessed at 2 h.
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High rate of cardiovascular disease (CVD) have been reported among patients with novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Meanwhile there were controversies among different studies about CVD burden in COVID-19 patients. Hence, we aimed to study CVD burden among COVID-19 patients, using a systematic review and meta-analysis. ⋯ Findings of this study revealed a high burden of CVDs among COVID-19 patients, which was significantly associated with mortality and ICU admission. Proper management of CVD patients with COVID-19 and monitoring COVID-19 patients for acute cardiac conditions is highly recommended to prevent mortality and critical situations.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Quick cuts: A comparative study of two tools for ring tourniquet removal.
Ring tourniquet occurs when a ring becomes entrapped due to swelling or trauma. As the finger expands the blood flow restriction causes additional swelling, which can lead to nerve damage and other complications. Ring tourniquet can be an emergency that requires rapid ring removal. Standard devices for ring removal have been described but rarely tested. We conducted a randomized study to compare removal time, user and participant satisfaction and complications between a motorized diamond disc ring cutter (MDDRC) and a ring cutter attached to trauma shears (TS). ⋯ This study is the first to compare efficacy, satisfaction and complications of two standard tools for removal of ring tourniquets. The TS took significantly less time than the GEM MDDRC and demonstrated significantly better satisfaction for both the ring wearer and ring remover.