Annals of internal medicine
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Screening for Occult Cancer in Patients With Unprovoked Venous Thromboembolism: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Individual Patient Data.
Screening for cancer in patients with unprovoked venous thromboembolism (VTE) often is considered, but clinicians need precise data on cancer prevalence, risk factors, and the effect of different types of screening strategies. ⋯ None. (PROSPERO: CRD42016033371).
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Bone Health and Bone-Targeted Therapies for Nonmetastatic Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Bone health is a significant concern in men with prostate cancer. ⋯ Program in Evidence-Based Care.
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Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection: An Updated Network Meta-analysis.
Treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is an important component of tuberculosis (TB) control, and this study updates a previous network meta-analysis of the best LTBI treatment options to inform public health action and programmatic management of LTBI. ⋯ U.K. National Institute for Health Research. (PROSPERO: CRD42016037871).
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Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators for Primary Prevention in Patients With Ischemic or Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) have a role in preventing cardiac arrest in patients at risk for life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias. ⋯ None.
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Treating Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is frequently used to treat pain-related conditions, but its effects on low back pain are uncertain. ⋯ None.