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The Effect of Magnesium Intake on Stroke Incidence: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis With Trial Sequential Analysis

Frontiers in Neurology, 2019
Background: The effect of magnesium on stroke has been consistently discussed less, and the results of previous studies have been contradictory. We reviewed the latest literature and quantified robust evidence of the association between magnesium intake ...
Binghao Zhao, Binghao Zhao, Lei Hu, Yifei Dong, Jingsong Xu, Yiping Wei, Dongliang Yu, Jianjun Xu, Wenxiong Zhang   +8 more
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No association of GABRA1 rs2279020 and GABRA6 rs3219151 polymorphisms with risk of epilepsy and antiepileptic drug responsiveness in Asian and Arabic populations: Evidence from a meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis

Frontiers in Neurology, 2022
The γ-aminobutyric acid type A receptors (GABAAR) have been reported to contribute to the pathogenesis of epilepsy and the recurrence of chronic seizures.
Tiejun Zhang, Yi Yang, Xiutian Sima
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Eating the elephant whole or in slices: views of participants in a smoking cessation intervention trial on multiple behaviour changes as sequential or concurrent tasks [PDF]

, 2012
Background: This paper explores smoking cessation participants’ perceptions of attempting weight management alongside smoking cessation within the context of a health improvement intervention implemented in Glasgow, Scotland.
Hankey, C., Koshy, P., Lean, M., Leslie, W., Mackenzie, M.   +4 more
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Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Patients With Osteosarcoma: Local Control Outcomes With Dosimetric Analysis

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background/Objectives Osteosarcoma is a radioresistant tumor that may benefit from stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for locoregional control in metastatic/recurrent disease. We report institutional practice patterns, outcomes, toxicity, and failures in osteosarcoma patients treated with SBRT.
Jenna Kocsis, Shauna R. Campbell, Jonathan Jang, Eashwar Somasundaram, Chandana A. Reddy, Jacob G. Scott, Lilyana Angelov, Peter M. Anderson, Matteo Trucco, Zachary Burke, Lukas Nystrom, Nathan Mesko, Anthony Magnelli, Erin S. Murphy   +13 more
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The conclusiveness of trial sequential analysis varies with estimation of between-study variance: a case study

BMC Medical Research Methodology
Background Trial sequential methods have been introduced to address issues related to increased likelihood of incorrectly rejecting the null hypothesis in meta-analyses due to repeated significance testing. Between-study variance (τ2) and its estimate ( $
Enoch Kang, James S. Hodges, Yu-Chieh Chuang, Jin-Hua Chen, Chiehfeng Chen, Cochrane Taiwan   +5 more
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Relationship Between the ApaI (rs7975232), BsmI (rs1544410), FokI (rs2228570), and TaqI (rs731236) Variants in the Vitamin D Receptor Gene and Urolithiasis Susceptibility: An Updated Meta-Analysis and Trial Sequential Analysis

Frontiers in Genetics, 2020
The relationship between urolithiasis and vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene variants is still under debate according to the available published literature. To assess correlations between VDR gene variants ApaI (rs7975232), BsmI (rs1544410), FokI (rs2228570),
Guangyuan Chen, Cong Hu, Yuxuan Song, Mengxi Xiu, Wanfeng Liang, Ningjing Ou, Xiaoqiang Liu, Peng Huang, Peng Huang   +8 more
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Risk of infection in roxadustat treatment for anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease: A systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2022
Background: Many studies demonstrated that roxadustat (FG-4592) could increase hemoglobin (Hb) levels effectively in anemia patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, its safety remains controversial.
Shan Chong, Shan Chong, Qiufen Xie, Tiantian Ma, Qian Xiang, Ying Zhou, Yimin Cui   +6 more
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Changes in Body Composition in Children and Young People Undergoing Treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Ongoing evidence indicates increased risk of sarcopenic obesity among children and young people (CYP) with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), often beginning early in treatment, persisting into survivorship. This review evaluates current literature on body composition in CYP with ALL during and after treatment.
Lina A. Zahed, Raquel Revuelta Iniesta, Mary Fewtrell, Julie Lanigan, Breeana Gardiner, Graeme O'Connor   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Minimum Decision Cost for Quantum Ensembles [PDF]

, 1995
For a given ensemble of $N$ independent and identically prepared particles, we calculate the binary decision costs of different strategies for measurement of polarised spin 1/2 particles.
A. Peres, A. S. Holevo, Bernhard Meister, C. W. Helstrom, C. W. Helstrom, D. V. Lindley, Dorje Brody, E. B. Davies, H. P. Yuen, J. D. Malley, J. O. Berger, K. R. W. Jones, M. H. DeGroot, S. Massar   +13 more
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Radiotherapy Delivery in Deep Inspiration for Pediatric Patients—Final Results of the Phase II Feasibility Study TEDDI

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction The TEDDI trial tested the feasibility and reproducibility of deep‐inspiration breath‐hold (DIBH) in pediatric patients referred for radiotherapy. This report presents final results, including patient‐reported outcomes (PRO) and dosimetric comparison of DIBH and free‐breathing (FB).
Daniella Elisabet Østergaard, Anni Young Lundgaard, Laura Ann Rechner, Danijela Dejanovic, Hanne Krogh Rose, Jolanta Hansen, Leila Vaalavirta, Miia Mokka, Marianne Aznar, Peder Skov Wehner, Lisa Lyngsie Hjalgrim, Maja Vestmø Maraldo   +11 more
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