Annals of Saudi medicine
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Annals of Saudi medicine · May 2024
Review Meta AnalysisMesenchymal stem cells and platelet rich plasma therapy for knee osteoarthritis: an umbrella review of systematic reviews with meta-analysis.
The effect of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy on knee osteoarthritis (KOA) has been contradictory in previous meta-analyses. This umbrella review on published meta-analyses aimed to investigate the effect of MSCs and PRP on KOA. We systematically searched Scopus, PubMed, and Cochrane databases to include related meta-analyses. ⋯ A total of 28 meta-analyses with 32 763 participants. MSCs and PRP therapies were significantly associated with an improvement in KOA scores. This umbrella meta-analysis supports the beneficial health effects of MSCs and PRP in KOA.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · May 2024
Meta AnalysisClinical outcomes of corticosteroid administration for acute respiratory distress syndrome in adults based on meta-analyses and trial sequential analysis.
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which results in lung injury as a consequence of sepsis and septic shock, is associated with severe systemic inflammation and is responsible for a high worldwide mortality rate. ⋯ Risk of bias due to the differences in patient characteristics.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · May 2024
Meta AnalysisAssociation of TLR4 gene rs4986790 and rs4986791 polymorphisms with asthma susceptibility: meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis.
The current understanding of the correlation between TLR4 gene (toll-like receptor 4) rs4986790 and rs4986791 polymorphisms and asthma susceptibility is inconclusive, with studies and populations yielding conflicting results. ⋯ Our study predominantly examined the rs4986790 and rs4986791 polymorphisms, overlooking the potential influence of other genetic variants within TLR4.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · May 2024
Do single-session Epley maneuvers treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common peripheral vestibular condition characterized by short-term vertigo attacks that significantly affect quality of life. ⋯ Lack of follow-up results of patients after 7-10 days.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · May 2024
Radiographic and functional results of Ilizarov fixation in the management of nonunion of tibia and femur fractures: a retrospective case series.
Femoral and tibial fractures may result in delayed union and nonunion, posing significant challenges in orthopedic practice. The Ilizarov technique has emerged as a promising solution for managing these complex cases. ⋯ Potential biases inherent in retrospective analyses and the need for further randomized controlled trials to comprehensively compare treatment modalities.