Comparison of the efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. [PDF]
Li C, Kan M, Chen H.
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Preoperative CT based on lymph node size shows moderate accuracy for detecting nodal metastasis in colon cancer. In this meta‐analysis of 29 studies (5,634 patients), pooled sensitivity and specificity were 0.69 and 0.66. Size‐based CT alone has limited value for clinical decision‐making.
Yuji Takayama +4 more
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Relapse in Tolosa-Hunt syndrome: pooled recurrence rates and associated factors from a meta-analysis of 456 cases. [PDF]
da Luz BLP, Silva GD.
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Robotic‐assisted rectal resection in Japan increased markedly after national insurance reimbursement in 2018, with a concurrent decline in open surgery. Using NDB Open Data, we found substantial inter‐prefectural heterogeneity in surgical volume and robotic utilization that persisted after age and sex standardization (SCR). Urban–rural differences were
Ryo Ohta +9 more
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Retraction: Meta-analysis of the synergistic effect of traditional Chinese medicine compounds combined with conventional Western medicine in the treatment of osteoporosis. [PDF]
Frontiers Editorial Office.
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ABSTRACT Aims To explore the therapeutic impact of D3 lymph node dissection for non‐metastatic colon cancers, evaluating the therapeutic value index for each lymph node station according to surgical stages. Methods Consecutive patients with surgical Stage I–III colon and rectosigmoid cancer who underwent curative resection between January 2003 and ...
Akira Ouchi +9 more
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Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound for pediatric adnexal torsion: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]
Alsabri M +4 more
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According to multivariable analysis conducted using a hierarchical logistic regression model, using VHH as the reference group, the odds ratios for mortality by hospital volume category were as follows: VLH, 2.70 (p < 0.0001); LH, 1.72 (p = 0.052); MH, 1.70 (p = 0.034); and HH, 1.43 (p = 0.173).
Soji Ozawa +8 more
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Causal links between gut microbiota, plasma metabolites, and insomnia: Insights from Mendelian randomization. [PDF]
Zheng X +5 more
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This meta‐analysis of 208 cases shows that salvage esophagectomy for cT4 esophageal squamous cell carcinoma achieves a 72% R0 resection rate, offering a curative pathway for selected patients. However, it remains a high‐risk procedure with an 18% anastomotic leak rate and 30% major complications (Clavien–Dindo ≥ III).
Makoto Sakai +4 more
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