Baseline characteristics of studies included in the meta-analysis
The comprehensive literature search identified 1698 articles, of which 907 unique article remained after removing duplicates (Fig. 1). Following title and abstract screening, 841…
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Genetic testing trifecta predicts risk of sudden cardiac death and arrhythmia: For Journalists
- Novel study used whole genome sequencing to combine monogenetic and polygenetic testing, which are often siloed in research and practice
- More physicians should order genetic testing but much…
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Exploring disparities: a regional analysis of harm reduction supply distribution and opioid-related deaths across Ontario’s Public Health Units | Harm Reduction Journal
Over a three-year period, the distribution rates of harm reduction supplies increased dramatically across Ontario, in parallel with growing rates of opioid-related deaths. We observed substantial variation across PHUs in rates of opioid-related…
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High prevalence and multifactorial risks of sarcopenia in knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Chen TX, Zhang ZL, Zhu YQ, et al. Bibliometric analysis of the relationship between osteoarthritis and osteoporosis: a global perspective on current research trends and hotspots. Asian J Surg. 2024;47(11):4973–4.
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Mosquitoes and the city: effects of urbanization on Aedes albopictus and Culex pipiens captures in southern Spain | Parasites & Vectors
Lowe S, Browne M, Boudjelas S, De Poorter M. 100 of the world’s worst invasive alien species. A selection from the global invasive species database. The invasive species specialist group (ISSG), 12 p; 2000.
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Prevalence and risk factors of adverse drug events with dolutegravir-based regimens among Thai people living with HIV: a retrospective cohort study | AIDS Research and Therapy
This retrospective cohort study provides important real-world insights into the safety of DTG-based antiretroviral regimens among Thai PLHIV. Over half of the cohort (53.86%) experienced at least one ADE within the first year of DTG therapy. This…
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SGLT2is Lower CKD Risk Regardless of eGFR, Albuminuria
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) lowered the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression regardless of patients’ estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) or albuminuria, according to authors of a study published in…
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Physical activity effects mortality risk in epilepsy
Exercise has traditionally been associated with better health outcomes. According to the World Health Organization, there are various physical and mental health benefits to engaging in regular physical…
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Marc Machaalani, MD, on soluble MAdCAM-1 in metastatic renal cell carcinoma
In total, the study included 1051 patients. Data for the training cohort were obtained from the phase 3 JAVELIN Renal 101 trial (NCT02684006), and data for the validation cohorts were collected from the phase 2 SURF (NCT02689167) and NIVOREN…
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