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Genetic association between microRNA gene polymorphisms and polycystic ovary syndrome susceptibility: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age, associated with genetic and environmental factors, including microRNA (miRNA) gene polymorphisms. Objective To evaluate the association between miRNA gene polymorphisms and PCOS. Search Strategy PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus
Amaxsell Thiago Barros de Souza   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Adjunctive aripiprazole versus placebo for antipsychotic-induced hyperprolactinemia: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2013
ObjectiveTo compare the safety and efficacy of adjunctive aripiprazole versus placebo for antipsychotic-induced hyperprolactinemia.MethodsPopulationadult patients presenting with antipsychotic-induced hyperprolactinemia diagnosed by prolactin level with ...
Xianbin Li, Yilang Tang, Chuanyue Wang
doaj   +1 more source

Regular treatment with formoterol for chronic asthma: serious adverse events [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Epidemiological evidence has suggested a link between beta(2)-agonists and increases in asthma mortality. There has been much debate about possible causal links for this association, and whether regular (daily) long-acting beta2-agonists are safe ...
Altman   +17 more
core   +1 more source

Efficacy and Safety of Surgical Treatment Among Older Adult Patients (80 Years) With Pancreatic Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

open access: yesJournal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Sciences, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background With rapid population aging, the number of older adult patients presenting with pancreatic cancer is increasing. This meta‐analysis aimed to clarify the efficacy and safety of surgical interventions for pancreatic cancer among older adult patients. Methods Literature published in PubMed, Cochrane Library, and ICHUSHI databases until
Naoki Ikenaga   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Investigating the Impact of Missing Data Handling Methods on the Detection of Differential Item Functioning

open access: yesInternational Journal of Assessment Tools in Education, 2017
In this study, it is aimed to investigate the impact of different missing data handling methods on the detection of Differential Item Functioning methods (Mantel Haenszel and Standardization methods based on Classical Test Theory and Likelihood Ratio ...
Hüseyin Selvi, Devrim Ozdemir Alıcı
doaj  

Prevalence of somatic diseases in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in Japan is highest in people aged ≥40 years with mental disorders: a cross-sectional study of a Japanese health insurance claims database

open access: yesFrontiers in Psychiatry
IntroductionStudies have reported an association between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and somatic diseases; however, the correlation of mental disorders with the association between ADHD and somatic diseases remains uninvestigated ...
Yoshikazu Takaesu   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

R0 Resection Rates in Minimally Invasive Versus Open Pelvic Exenteration for Colorectal Malignancies: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

open access: yesJournal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Objectives Pelvic exenteration is a curative option for select patients with locally invasive or recurrent colorectal cancer. Achieving clear margins (R0 resection) is critical for optimal oncological outcomes and quality of life.
Ernest Cheng   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical Effectiveness of Interventions to Increase Self‐Surveillance in People at High Risk of Melanoma: A Systematic Review

open access: yesJEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background People at high risk of cutaneous melanoma are recommended to undertake regular skin self‐examination (SSE), but the effectiveness of this is uncertain. Objectives To find, assess, and synthesise all randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of interventions to improve SSE in people at high risk of melanoma.
Kieran Gooley   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Higher isokinetic quadriceps peak force is associated with a patient‐acceptable symptom‐state 1 and 3 years after ACL reconstruction

open access: yesKnee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose The main purpose was to determine cut‐off values for absolute (QNm/kg) and relative (QLSI) isokinetic knee extensor (KE) strength for achieving a patient‐acceptable symptom state (PASS) in the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) subscales and for different age groups to determine the association between QNm/kg and QLSI ...
Farshad Ashnai   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Beta-binomial model for meta-analysis of odds ratios [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
In meta-analysis of odds ratios (${\OR}s$), heterogeneity between the studies is usually modelled via the additive random effects model (REM). An alternative, multiplicative random effects model for ${\OR}s$ uses overdispersion. The multiplicative factor
Alanko   +52 more
core   +1 more source

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