Articles: disease.
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Meta Analysis
The role of emergency laparoscopic surgery for complicated diverticular disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Laparoscopic surgery develops rapidly in both elective and emergency settings. The study aimed to determine the role of different laparoscopic methods for the emergency treatment of complicated diverticulitis. ⋯ The safety of laparoscopic surgery for the emergency treatment of complicated diverticulitis is related to different surgical methods. LCR is suggested to be a better choice according to the postoperative outcomes. More definite conclusions can be drawn in future randomized controlled trials.
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Observational Study
Increased serum nesfatin-1 levels in patients with acromegaly.
Nesfatin-1 was identified as a satiety factor involved in the regulation of metabolism. Altered levels of circulating nesfatin-1 had been observed in a variety of diseases characterized by energy imbalance. However, there was no published data about nesfatin-1 levels in acromegaly. ⋯ There was no relationship between serum nesfatin-1 levels and tumor's size, Ki-67 index, mutant p53, or MGMT proteins. However, increased serum GH levels were positively correlated with tumors' size (P = .023) and mutant p53 proteins expression (P = .028). Circulating nesfatin-1 was increased in acromegaly, which was involved in metabolism regulation.
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Gestational hyperinsulinism is a metabolic disease which is widely concerned at home and abroad. It is a clinical consensus that the embryo implantation ability of patients with hyperinsulinemia is decreased and the abortion rate after implantation is high. The treatment of gestational hyperinsulinism with Multiple dietary fiber diets has been proven. However, due to the lack of evidence, there is no specific method or recommendation, it is necessary to carry out a systematic evaluation of Multiple dietary fiber diet, to provide effective evidence for further research. ⋯ August 19, 2020. osf.io/tbc7z. (https://osf.io/tbc7z).
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Meta Analysis
Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for trigeminal neuralgia: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.
Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a disease accompanied by severe facial pain, which seriously affects the daily life of patients. Acupuncture is widely used by Traditional Chinese Medicine doctors to treat various painful diseases. Acupuncture combined with the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia can increase the analgesic effect and reduce side effects. However, there is still a lack of more quality multi-center clinical controlled trials and comprehensive meta-analysis, and a lack of more comprehensive and stronger evidence-based medical evidence. ⋯ The research has been registered and approved on the PROSPERO website. The registration number is CRD42019119606.
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Ulcerative Colitis is a chronic nonspecific inflammatory disease of the colon and rectum, which is of global concern. It has the characteristics of a long course of disease and repeated attacks, which seriously affects the quality of life and economic and social development of the affected population. The treatment of UC by herb Huanglian and compound prescription contain Huanglian have been proved. However, due to the lack of evidence, there is no specific method or suggestion, it is necessary to systematically evaluate coptidis so as to provide effective evidence for further research. ⋯ August 27, 2020. osf.io/7nh3k (https://osf.io/7nh3k).