Objectives To assess the efficacy and safety of dl-3-butylphthalide for patients with acute ischemic stroke. Methods We collected randomized controlled trials, which compared dl-3-butylphthalide agents with placebo or open control in patients with acute ischaemic stroke, by searching the electronic bibliographic databases, scanning references listed in articles and handsearching journals. Meta-analysis was conducted based on the methods recommended by the Cochrane Collaboration. Results Twenty-one trials involving 2 123 patients were included, of which 2 were placebo-controlled and 19 were open-label controlled. Meta-analysis of 10 trials (n=958), in which neurological deficits were assessed by CSS, suggested that there were significant differences favoring butylphthalide in the mean change of neurological deficits’ score during the treatment period [MD=2.30, 95%CI (1.57, 3.03)]. Meta-analysis of 6 trials (n=590), in which neurological deficits were assessed by NIHSS, also favored butylphthalide [MD=2.06, 95%CI (0.65, 3.46)]. Adverse events (AEs) were reported in 13 trials. Gastrointestinal discomfort (1.7%~8%) and abnormal liver function including abnormal ALT (1.4%~17.5%) and abnormal AST (1.9%~8.82%) were the two most common AEs. However, no severe adverse events (SAEs) were reported. Numbers of dead and dependent patients at the end of followup (at least three months) were not reported in the 21 included trials. Quality of life was not assessed in any of the trials. Conclusion Dl-3-butylphthalide can improve the neurological function after acute ischemic stroke and appears to be safe. However, further study is needed to confirm its effects for lowering rates of death and dependency.
ObjectiveTo systematically review the efficacy and safety of crizotinib in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).MethodWe electronically searched databases including the Cochrane Library (Issue 5, 2017), PubMed, Embase, China Biology Medicine Database, China National Knowledge Internet Database, VIP Database and Wangfang Data from the establishment to May 2017. The randomized controlled trials (RCTs), non-RCTs, case series and case reports on crizotinib for NSCLC were included. Two reviewers independently screened literature according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, extracted data, assessed the methodological quality of included studies, then make Meta-analysis and descriptive analysis.ResultA total of 15 studies were included, including 4 RCTs, 1 non-RCT, 4 case series and 6 case reports. The results indicated that the progression-free survival time of crizotinib group was 8 months, which was better than chemotherapy group (4.6 months). The results of Meta-analysis showed that the response rate in the crizotinib group was higher than that in the chemotherapy group [RR=2.35, 95%CI (1.59, 3.46), P<0.000 1]. The one year survival rate in the crizotinib group was 74.5%-78.6%. The incidences of adverse reactions including dysopsia, dysgeusia, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, transaminase lifts, upper respiratory tract infection, edema and dizziness in the crizotinib group were higher than those in the chemotherapy group (P<0.05), while the incidences of adverse reactions including leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, alopecia and fatigue in crizotinib group were lower than those in the chemotherapy group (P<0.05). Subgroup analysis under precision treatment showed the progression-free survival time of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive group was 8 months, and it was longer than ALK-negative group of 4 months.ConclusionsBased on current evidence, crizotinib is better than chemotherapy for NSCLC. Due to limited quality of the included studies, the above conclusion needs to be verifed by more high quality studies.
Objective To systematically review prediction models of small for gestational age (SGA) based on machine learning and provide references for the construction and optimization of such a prediction model. Methods The PubMed, EMbase, Web of Science, CBM, WanFang Data, VIP and CNKI databases were electronically searched to collect studies on SGA prediction models from database inception to August 10, 2022. Two researchers independently screened the literature, extracted data, evaluated the risk of bias of the included studies, and conducted a systematic review. Results A total of 14 studies, comprising 40 prediction models constructed using 19 methods, such as logical regression and random forest, were included. The results of the risk of bias assessment from 13 studies were high; the area under the curve of the prediction models ranged from 0.561 to 0.953. Conclusion The overall risk of bias in the prediction models for SGA was high, and the predictive performance was average. Models built using extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) demonstrated the best predictive performance across different studies. The stacking method can improve predictive performance by integrating different models. Finally, maternal blood pressure, fetal abdominal circumference, head circumference, and estimated fetal weight were important predictors of SGA.
治疗经前期综合症妇女的临床证据显示:①溴隐停(只对乳房症状):RCT所提供的有限证据提示,溴隐停的副作用虽然较常见,但与安慰剂相比对乳房胀痛的缓解更有效.②认知行为治疗:RCT发现,认知行为治疗较对照组能显著缓解经前期症状,但有关疗效大小的证据不足.③达那唑:RCT发现,达那唑较安慰剂能显著缓解经前期症状,但长期持续使用可能导致男性化等严重的副作用.④利尿剂:RCT发现,螺内酯较安慰剂能显著缓解乳房胀痛、水肿等症状.2个RCT发现,甲苯喹唑酮或氯化铵与安慰剂相比,能降低经前期水肿和抑制体重增加.⑤体育锻炼:1个RCT发现,有氧运动较安慰剂更能显著改善经前期症状.另1个RCT发现,高强度的有氧运动比低强度的有氧运动能更有效地缓解症状.⑥促黄体生成素释放激素类似物:RCT发现,促黄体生成素释放激素类似物(过去称GnRH类似物)较安慰剂能显著缓解经前期症状.RCT发现,促黄体生成素释放激素类似物+孕激素+雌激素(反向添加治疗)缓解症状的评分低于单用促黄体生成素释放激素类似物,但其评分优于安慰剂组.1个小样本RCT发现,促黄体生成素释放激素类似物+7-甲异炔诺酮缓解症状评分与单用促黄体生成素释放激素类似物相当.因为持续使用促黄体生成素释放激素类似物超过6个月将带来骨质疏松的危险,所以其长期使用受限.⑦子宫切除术伴或不伴双卵巢切除术:缺乏相关RCT.但观察性研究发现,子宫切除术伴双卵巢切除术具有治愈效果.只行子宫切除术也可缓解症状,但由于缺乏对照,导致证据强度有限.该疗法的危险主要是由手术造成的.双卵巢切除术后的不育也是不可逆的.⑧非选择5-羟色胺重摄取抑制剂--抗抑郁药/抗焦虑药:RCT发现,非选择性5-羟色胺重摄取抑制剂,包括抗抑郁药和抗焦虑药,较安慰剂能显著改善经前期综合症的至少一个症状,但部分妇女因副作用而中断治疗.有关β-阻滞剂和锂剂效果的RCT样本量太小,证据不足.⑨非甾体类抗炎药:一些RCT发现,前列腺素抑制剂较安慰剂能显著改善部分经前期症状,但不能缓解经前期乳房胀痛.⑩雌激素:一些小样本RCT的有限证据提示,雌激素较安慰剂能有效地改善症状,但有效程度尚不明确.(11)口服避孕药:RCT发现,口服避孕药较安慰剂改善经前期症状的证据不足.(12)孕酮:1个系统评价发现,孕酮可以小幅度缓解经前期综合症的所有症状且不增加由于副作用导致的治疗中断,其缓解程度与安慰剂有明显差异,但缓解的程度还达不到理想的临床疗效.目前尚不清楚给药的时间和途径对孕酮的作用是否有影响.(13)孕激素(人工合成):1个小样本RCT比较了孕激素和安慰剂的疗效,但证据不足.(14)Vit B6:1个纳入低质量RCT的系统评价发现,证实Vit B6疗效的证据不足.在这篇系统评价中,一些质量不高的RCT提示Vit B6较安慰剂能有效缓解症状,但另一些方法学质量不高的RCT发现,证实Vit B6效果的证据互有矛盾.(15)选择性5-羟色胺重摄取抑制剂:1篇系统评价和其后的RCT发现,选择性5-羟色胺重摄取抑制剂较安慰剂能显著缓解经前期症状,但也更易出现副反应.(16)7-甲异炔诺酮(替勃龙):1个小样本RCT的有限证据提示,替勃龙较安慰剂(复合维生素)更能缓解经前期症状.(17)其他治疗,如按摩疗法、饮食补充、子宫内膜切除术、月见草油、腹腔镜下行双卵巢切除术、反射论、放松疗法等的疗效证据不足.
Objective To evaluate the effects of enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) on exercise capacity and quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure. Methods PubMed, The Cochrane Library, EMbase, CNKI, Wanfang Data, VIP and CBM databases from January 1, 2010 to October 1, 2022 were searched by computer for the randomized controlled trial (RCT) about the intervention of EECP in patients with heart failure. Two researchers independently screened literature and extracted data. The meta-analysis was performed by RevMan 5.3. Results Nineteen RCTs were included. After EECP treatment, 6-minute walk distance (MD=57.37, 95%CI 40.89 to 70.85, P<0.001) and left ventricular ejection fraction improved (SMD=0.85, 95%CI 0.55 to 1.14, P<0.001). B-type natriuretic peptide decreased significantly (SMD=−0.67, 95%CI −1.09 to −0.25, P=0.002). The left ventricular end diastolic diameter (MD=−7.77, 95%CI −11.49 to −4.04, P<0.001), and the left ventricular end systolic diameter were significantly reduced (MD=−8.53, 95%CI −13.47 to −3.60, P<0.001). The quality of life of patients was improved (MD=16.34, 95%CI 0.59 to 32.10, P=0.04). Conclusion EECP can improve the exercise ability and the quality of life in patients with heart failure. However, more and larger well-designed RCTs are still needed to verify this conclusion.
Objective To systematically review the impact of Beijing's comprehensive reform of medical consumption linkage on medical expenses, hospital services, and hospital income. Methods Databases including CNKI, WanFang Data, VIP, CBM, PubMed, and Web of Science were searched to collect empirical research on evaluating the impact of Beijing's comprehensive reform of medical consumption linkage on patient medical expenses and hospital operation (service volume and income structure) from June 15th, 2019 to August 15th, 2021. A descriptive analysis was performed after two reviewers independently screened the literature and extracted data. Results A total of 23 studies were included, and most of them found a relatively small change in the average outpatient and emergency medical expenses after the reform. However, the average inpatient expenses in some hospitals showed an increasing trend; the service volume of most hospitals increased slightly, and the income structure was optimized (e.g., surgery and other medical technology services revenue and its proportion increased). Conclusion The comprehensive reform of the medical consumption linkage in Beijing is the practice of deepening the reform of the medical service price mechanism. Based on the summary of the reform effect, it is recommended to further improve the price mechanism, improve service quality, and promote hierarchical diagnosis and treatment.
Objective To assess the efficacy and safety of sevoflurane versus ketamine in the anesthesia of child short period surgery. Methods Such databases as EMbase, PubMed, The Cochrane Library, CNKI, VIP, CBMdisc, Ongoing Controlled Trial and Conference Articles were searched from their establishment to April 2011 to collect randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and the quasi-RCTs. The quality of those studies meeting the inclusive criteria was assessed, the data were extracted and the meta-analysis was conducted by using RevMan 5.1.1 software. Results Ten studies involving 600 participants were included. Seven studies showed that the intraoperative heart rate of the sevoflurane group was lower than that of the ketamine group (MD= –11.85, 95%CI –16.47 to –7.23, Plt;0.000 01). Nine studies showed that the revival time of the sevoflurane group was shorter than that of the ketamine group (MD= –29.05, 95%CI –37.98 to –20.12, Plt;0.000 01). Three studies showed that the anesthesia induction time of the sevoflurane group was shorter than that of the ketamine group (MD= –208.45, 95%CI –359.22 to –57.68, P=0.007). Six studies showed that the influence on mean arterial pressure (MAP) had no significante difference (MD= –4.86, 95%CI –10.02 to 0.29, P=0.06). Meanwhile, seven studies showed that the adverse events of the sevoflurane group were fewer than those of the ketamine group (Peto OR=0.29, 95%CI 0.20 to 0.40, Plt;0.000 01). Conclusion The results of this system review show that sevoflurane is more effective than ketamine with fewer adverse reactions, and it provides a new choice for clinical anesthesia for child short period surgery. However, ketamine is still the main drug in clinical anesthesia for the child short period surgery at present, so high quality studies are needed for further clinical researches.