Browsing Academic by Subject "Meta-analysis"
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A global systematic review of the concentrations of Malathion in water matrices: Meta-analysis, and probabilistic risk assessment
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article)Pesticide applications and the proximity of land use to water matrices have resulted in discharges of pollutants including Malathion ?one of the most widely used organophosphorus pesticides? to water resources such as ... -
Accuracy of artificial intelligence-assisted detection of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) is an aggressive tumor with a poor prognosis. Accurate and timely diagnosis is therefore essential for reducing the burden of advanced disease and improving outcomes. In this meta-analysis, ... -
Angry scientists, angry analysts and angry novelists
( Springer Nature , 2023 , Other)To the Editor: Professor Bonora has written a critique looking back at his career in diabetes research since the 1970s and we reflect on his critique by also looking back at our careers in clinical endocrinology (Professor ... -
Artificial neural networks for predicting hydrogen production in catalytic dry reforming: A systematic review
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article Review)Dry reforming of hydrocarbons, alcohols, and biological compounds is one of the most promising and effective avenues to increase hydrogen (H2 ) production. Catalytic dry reforming is used to facilitate the reforming process. ... -
Assessing the risk of angiotensin receptor blockers on major cardiovascular events: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
( BMC , 2020 , Article)Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are commonly used as a treatment for many cardiovascular diseases, but their safety has been called into question. The VALUE trial found an increased risk of myocardial infarction in ... -
Association of corticosteroids use and outcomes in COVID-19 patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)BackgroundTo systematically review the literature about the association between systemic corticosteroid therapy (CST) and outcomes of COVID-19 patients. MethodsWe searched Medline, Embase, EBM Reviews, Scopus, Web of ... -
Comparative effectiveness of malaria prevention measures: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
( BMC , 2018 , Article Review)Malaria causes significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. There are several preventive measures that are currently employed, including insecticide-treated nets (ITNs, including long-lasting insecticidal nets and ... -
Comparison of bias adjustment methods in meta-analysis suggests that quality effects modeling may have less limitations than other approaches.
( Elsevier , 2019 , Article)The quality of primary research is commonly assessed before inclusion in meta-analyses. Findings are discussed in the context of the quality appraisal by categorizing studies according to risk of bias. The impact of appraised ... -
Consumer Acceptance and Use of Information Technology: A Meta-Analytic Evaluation of UTAUT2
( Springer Nature , 2020 , Article)Despite being regarded as the most comprehensive theory in understanding individual technology adoption – UTAUT2 theory with growing number of citations and impetus beyond IS domain face strong criticism on usage of the ... -
Does colchicine reduce mortality in patients with COVID-19 clinical syndrome? An umbrella review of published meta-analyses
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)BackgroundDespite significant improvements in both treatment and prevention strategies, as well as multiple commissioned reviews, there remains uncertainty regarding the survival benefit of repurposed drugs such as colchicine ... -
EEG background features that predict outcome in term neonates with hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy: A structured review
( Elsevier Ireland Ltd , 2016 , Article)Objectives Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in the term infant. Electroencephalography (EEG) is a useful tool in the assessment of newborns with HIE. This systematic review ... -
Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Serum Amyloid A Protein: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
( springer link , 2023 , Article)Background: Obesity is a chronic inflammatory condition and this meta-analysis evaluated the impact of bariatric surgery on SAA. Methods: Studies included all types of bariatric surgery where SAA was measured before and ... -
Effectiveness of family-based therapy for depressive symptoms in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2023 , Article Review)Early-onset depression contributes significantly to the global health burden and has long-term negative effects. This meta-analysis collates and examines the effectiveness of family-based interventions, where family members ... -
Efficacy and safety of tocilizumab in COVID-19 patients: a living systematic review and meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)ObjectivesCytokine release syndrome with elevated interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels is associated with multiorgan damage and death in severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Our objective was to perform a living systematic ... -
Efficacy and safety of tocilizumab in COVID-19 patients: a living systematic review and meta-analysis, first update
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)ObjectivesCytokine release syndrome with elevated interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels is associated with multiorgan damage and death in severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Our objective was to update the data in a living ... -
Evidence-based pharmacy practice research in low- and middle-income countries: Issues, challenges and synthesis
( Elsevier , 2019 , Book chapter)This chapter outlines the gaps in pharmacy practice research evidence in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) using selected systematic reviews in pharmacy practice. Very few reviews dedicated to LMICs have been ... -
Foam dressings for treating pressure injuries in patients of any age in any care setting: An abridged Cochrane systematic review
( Elsevier Ltd. , 2018 , Article)Pressure injuries are localised areas of injury to the skin and/or underlying tissues. To assess foam dressings compared to other dressings in healing pressure injuries. Systematic review and meta-analysis DATA SOURCES: ... -
Global incidence of Necrotizing Enterocolitis: a systematic review and Meta-analysis
( BMC , 2020 , Article)Background: Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), yet the global incidence of NEC has not been systematically evaluated. We conducted a ... -
Global prevalence and incidence of pressure injuries in hospitalised adult patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)BackgroundPressure injuries are frequently occurred adverse events in hospitals, affecting the well-being of patients and causing considerable financial burden to healthcare systems. However, the estimates of prevalence, ... -
Graphene-based nanomaterial for desalination of water: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)Due to its unique properties, graphene has emerged as a promising green nanomaterial for many applications. The porous structure and wetting characteristics of graphene make it an excellent and promising nanomaterial for ...