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Peripheral venous catheter‐related phlebitis: A meta‐analysis of topical treatment

open access: yesNursing Open, 2022
AbstractAimTo systematically evaluate the efficacy of different topical treatments for PVC‐related phlebitis in hospital in‐patients.DesignA systematic review and meta‐analysis.MethodsA selection was made of experimental and quasi‐experimental studies published in English or Spanish.
Judith Garcia‐Expósito   +5 more
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Narrative reviews [PDF]

open access: yesEpidemiology and Health, 2014
Although qualitative researches (QR) are invaluable in understanding complex healthcare situations, the quantitative systematic reviews could not treat them.
Jong-Myon Bae
doaj   +1 more source

Dietary and circulating vitamin D and risk of renal cell carcinoma: a meta-analysis of observational studies

open access: yesInternational Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2021
Objective: This meta-analysis is the first to evaluate the associations of circulating and dietary intake of vitamin D with risk of risk of renal cell carcinoma (RCC).
Jing Wu, Nan Yang, Mingxin Yuan
doaj   +1 more source

Efficacy of Topical Intervention for Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis: A Network Meta-Analysis

open access: yesMedicina, 2022
Background and objectives: To compare the efficacy and safety of topical interventions used for recurrent aphthous stomatitis. Materials and Methods: This network meta-analysis was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA statement. We searched four electronic databases, PubMed, Web of Science (WOS), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and ...
Hao Liu   +4 more
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The efficacy of topical tranexamic acid in total hip arthroplasty: a meta-analysis [PDF]

open access: yesBMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2016
Topical tranexamic acid (TXA) has been shown to be effective in reducing blood loss and the need for transfusion after total knee arthroplasty. However, the effectiveness of topical TXA use in total hip arthroplasty (THA) still remains unclear. The purpose of this meta-analysis is to examine the safety and efficacy of topical use of TXA following THA ...
Gengbin Kong   +5 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Short Communication. Application of Meta-Analysis if Forestry Related Topics.

open access: yesForest Systems, 2013
Aim of study: Provision of the necessary knowledge to foresters in order carry out objective literature research, through meta-analysis.Area of study:MediterraneanMaterial and Methods: We describe in detail the methodology of meta-analysis. Then, we apply a meta-analysis in a set of independent studies of density of Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis Mill.),
Kitikidou, K.   +3 more
openaire   +6 more sources

Prevalence and risk factors of incidental prostate cancer in certain surgeries for benign prostatic hyperplasia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

open access: yesInternational Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2022
Background: This study aimed to explore the prevalence and clinical risk factors in patients diagnosed with incidental prostate cancer (IPC) during certain surgeries (transurethral resection of the prostate [TURP], open prostatectomy [OP], and holmium ...
Zhenlang Guo   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Topical NSAIDs for chronic musculoskeletal pain: systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

open access: yesBMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2004
AbstractA previous systematic review reported that topical NSAIDs were effective in relieving pain in chronic conditions like osteoarthritis and tendinitis. More trials, a better understanding of trial quality and bias, and a reclassification of certain drugs necessitate a new review. Methods Studies were
Sheena Derry   +4 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Prevalence of malocclusion among Iranian children: A systematic review and meta-analysis

open access: yesDental Research Journal, 2016
Background: The high prevalence of malocclusion is a public health problem in the world and the third priority in oral care. Numerous primary studies have presented reports on the prevalence of malocclusion among Iranian children.
Maryam Akbari   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Analgesic medicines for adults with low back pain: protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis

open access: yesSystematic Reviews, 2020
Background There is limited evidence for the comparative effectiveness of analgesic medicines for adults with low back pain. This systematic review and network meta-analysis aims to determine the analgesic effect, safety, acceptability, effect on ...
Michael A. Wewege   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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