Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of TCu380AIUD comparing with other common IUDs. Methods CBMDISC (1979 to 2005), Wanfang (1994 to 2005), CNKI (1974 to 2005), CMCC (1979 to 2005), CMAC (1994 to 2005), EMbase (1974 to 2004), MEDLINE (1974 to 2005), WHO/RHL (2004 to 2005), The Cochrane Library (Issue 4, 2004), SCI (1985 to 2005), POPLINE (1966 to 2003) and 9 relevant journals were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing TCu380AIUD with other common IUDs. The quality of included trials was critically appraised. RevMan4.2.7 software was used for statistical analysis. Results Fifteen published studies involving 20 417 participants were included. The results of meta-analyses were expressed with OR (cumulative expulsion rate, cumulative pregnancy rate, cumulative rate of removing for medical reasons) and 95% CI. Compared with TCu380A, TCu220C resulted in lower cumulative expulsion rate at 0.5 and 1 year of follow-up [OR 0.36 (0.18 to 0.70); 0.44 (0.31 to 0.62), respectively], higher cumulative pregnancy rate at ten years of follow-up [1.22 (1.04 to 1.43)], lower cumulative rate of removing for medical reasons at 0.5 year of follow-up [0.59 (0.36 to 0.97)]; MLCu375 resulted in higher cumulative expulsion rate at 1 year of follow-up [2.17 (1.29 to 3.67)], higher cumulative pregnancy rate at 1 and 2 years of follow-up [1.72 (1.18 to 2.50); 1.28 (1.02 to 1.60)]; UCD300 resulted in lower cumulative expulsion rate at five years of follow-up [0.38 (0.27 to 0.56)]; Medicated Gamma 380IUD resulted in lower cumulative rate of removing for medical reasons at 1 year of follow-up [0.31 (0.14 to 0.70)]. Conclusions Compared with TCu380A which is considered as a standard of IUDs, the performance of TCu220C is inferior in contraception, but TCu220C is also a good IUD in performance; The overall clinical performance of MLCu375IUD was as good as that of TCu380A; UCD300 is of the characteristic of lower cumulative expulsion rate; Medicated Gamma 380IUD can decrease side effects effectively. However, larger multi-center randomized comparative trials with longer follow-up periods are needed to confirm the conclusion
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of misoprostol versus gemeprost for the first and second-trimester induction of abortion. Methods We searched randomized controlled trials（RCTs） and quasi-randomized controlled trials of misoprostol versus gemeprost for the first and second-trimester induction of abortion operation. MEDLINE （1974 - 2003 ）, EMBASE （1974 - 2003 ）, The Cochrane Library （Issue 3, 2003 ）, CBM （1979 - 2003 ）, CNKI （1989 - 2003 ）, CMCC （1994 - 2003 ）, VIP （1989 - 2003 ） were searched. Twelve journals and reference lists of eligible studies were handsearched. Two reviewers independently screened the studies for eligibility, evaluated the quality, and extracted data from eligible studies with confirmation by cross checking. Any disputes were decided by a third person. Meta-analysis was conducted using RevMan 4.2 software. Results Seven RCTs were included, three for the first-trimester and four for the second- trimester. Statictical differences were tested between the misoprostol and gemeprost groups with OR 4. 79,95% CI 1.35 to 16.94 in laxation and dilation rate,with WMD -1.50,95% CI -3.00 to 0.00 in operation time for the first-trimester abortion. However, there was no statistical difference in the amount of bleeding during operation with WMD - 14. 40, 95% CI 30.30 to 1.30. For the second-trimester abortion, compared with gemeprost, no consistent results of gravid excluding time were obtained. Compared with gemeprost, the rate of complete abortion was higher and digest system morbidity was lower in misoprostol alone group. But there was no statistical difference between the two groups when they were both combined with mifestone.Conclusions Some evidence indicates that compared with gemeprost, misoprostol may increase laxation and dilation rate of the cervix, shorten gravid exclusion time, improve the rate of complete abortion and make the laxation and dilation range of the cerix larger than gemeprost before the first and second-trimester abortive surgery. Due to the hmited evidence indentified, we can not draw a b conclusion. More radomiased controlled trails of high quahty are required.
Objective To detect the difference of the light sensitivity in the central visual field between normal people and type Ⅱ diabetic patients without diabetic retinopathy, and evaluate the effect of perimetric examination in early diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy. Methods The light sensitivity at the 80 locations in the central field was measured by Dicon field analyzer (model TKS-4000) in 76 normal eyes of 44 normal volunteers aged from 45 to 72 years and 75 eyes of 40 type Ⅱ diabetic patients without retinopathy aged from 46 to 71 years. Results For the diabetic patients without diabetic retinopathy, the light sensitivity of locations decreased by 4-8 dB,and there were some decreased light sensitivity areas. The mean light sensitivity of three zones of the central field had significant reduction in the diabetic patients as compared with the control group(Plt;0.001). Conclusion The retinal neurosensory function of diabetic patients is damaged in some degrees before diabetic retinopathy occured, and no relationship is found between the decrease of retinal light sensitivity and localized blood-retinal barrier leakage. It is suggested that examination of central field with computerized perimetry has certain clinical significance in early diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy. (Chin J Ocul Fundus Dis, 2002, 18: 218-220)
Objective To assess the effect of a new educational model for evidence-based medicine (EBM), which is called "2+N" model with the main characteristic of classroom teaching plus volunteer practice. Methods Questionnaire survey was conducted to collect data. Results There were averagely 39 volunteers participated in this activity per year, with an increasing trend. Most of them were sophomore and junior undergraduates from different specialties in medical filed. All participates acquired a better understanding of EBM knowledge; more than 60% of them could handle data searching, collecting and assessing by themselves in the end of the activity. Conclusion Our five years’ experience of EBM education practice for medical students suggested that the new educational model has a promising future.
Objectives About 12.9-50% patients of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome), require brief mechanical ventilation (MV) to save life. All the reported principles and guidelines for therapy SARS were based on experiences from clinical treatments and facts of inadequacy. Neither prospective randomized controlled trials (RCT) nor other high quality evidences were in dealing with SARS. Our objective is to seek safe and rational non-drugs interventions for patients with severe SARS by retrospectively reviewing clinical studies about MV all over the world, which include clinical guidelines, systematic reviews (SR), Meta-analysis, economic researches and adverse events. Methods To search MEDLINE and Cochrane Library with computer. According to the standards of inclucion or exclusion, the quality of the article which as assessed, and relevant data which were extracted double checked. The Meta-analysis was conducted if the studies had no heterogeneity. Results 14 papers were eligible. Due to the significant heterogeneity between these studies, further Meta-analysis could not be conducted, and the authors’ conclusions were described only. Conclusions The outcome of PPV is better than that of VPV. Patients who underwent PPV had a significantly lower mortality than that of VPV. Of course, the volutrauma should be watched. With low tidal volume and proper PEEP, or decreased FiO2, even permissive hypercapnia, the mortality and length of stay were cut down. Non-invasive mechanical ventilation (NIMV) was effective in treating haemodynamical stable patients, minimizing complications and reducing medical staff infection. Patients with serious dyspnea with PaO2/FiO2lt;200, no profit of NIMV, or couldn’t tolerance hypoxaemia were unlikely to benefit from this technique and needed ventilation with endotracheal intubation. Prone position could improve PaO2/FiO2, NO maybe increased pulmonary perfusion, improved V/Q, and raised oxygenation. Furthermore, Inhaled NO sequentially (SQA) was better than Inhaled NO continuouly (CTA). Some studies implied that practice of protocol-directed weaning from mechanical ventilation implemented by nurses excelled that of traditional physician-directed weaning.
Objective To assess the effectiveness and safety of nine lipid-lowing agents in the national essential drug list (2000) and provide evidence for the adjustment and selection of essential drugs. Methods Based on principles of health technology assessment (HTA) and evidence-based medicine, we searched for all published clinical studies about these drugs from the following databases: MEDLINE (1966-2002.8), The Cochrane Library, EMBASE (1974-2002), CBMdisk (1979-2002.8) and VIP (1989-2002.8), the database of National Center for Adverse Drug Reaction(ADR) Monitoring of China and the database of WHO Uppsala drug monitoring center. Included studies were appraised, analyzed and compared for the reduction of triglyceride (TC) or low density lipoprotein (LDL-C), the prevention for the coronary events and the incidence of ADR. Results The results from comparative trials for lipid-lowing agents showed that the equivalent dose of statins for 25% reduction of LDL-C was atorvastatin 10 mg/d, simvastatin 20 mg/d, pravastatin 40mg/d, lovastatin 40 mg/d, cerivastatin 0.3 mg/d and fluvastatin 80 mg/d. It was difficult to compare fenofibrate with gemfibrozil, acipimox with statins or fibrates based on available data. The study on the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular events showed that pravastatin and lovastatin were effective in primary prevention, and long-term use could reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease.Gemfibrozil could reduce the mortality from coronary heart disease (CHD) but the overall mortality was not changed. Pravastatin, simvastatin, atorvastatin, fluvastatin, gemfibrozil and fenofibrate had a confirmed effect in secondary prevention. Data from large-scale clinical trials and the reports from ADR monitoring center of England, America, Canada and Australia suggested that the statins which had rare ADR were safe and tolerated. Rhabdomyolysis was rare but had a serious adverse reaction associated with statins. The rate of fatal rhabdomyolysis related to cerivastatin was the highest among 6 statins. The safety of simvastatin, lovastatin and atorvastatin was lower than cerivastatin but higher than simvastatin and atorvastatin. The number of ADR reports of fenofibrate was fewer than that of gemfibrozil. Conclusions At present, the best evidence focused on pravastatin, simvastatin and lovastatin are widely used and have a confirmed safety and efficacy. Atorvastatin, fluvastatin and fenofibrate still need more data to confirm their effects on coronary heart disease prevention. The drugs which were shown to be inferior or insufficient evidence are cerivastatin, gemfibrozil and acipimox.
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of mifepristone concomitant with misoprostol for medical abortion. Methods We searched the related original studies worldwide, and controlled prospective studies and systematic reviews based on randomized controlled trials （RCTs）. Nine electronic databases were searched. Ten journals and reference lists of eligible studies were handsearched. Two reviewers independently screened the studies for eligibility, evaluated the quality, and extracted the data from eligible studies, with confirmation by cross checking. Any disputes were decided by a third person. Meta-analysis was conducted using statistical software RevMan 4.2. After heterogeneity test was done （α=0.05 ） , data without heterogeneity were pooled using a fixed effect model, and those with heterogeneity could be solved by sensitivity＂ analysis, subgroup analysis or random effect model. Results We found eight original trials （n = 3 348 ） that compared medical abortion with surgical abortion, nine trials （n =6 116） that investigating the effect of gestational ages on medical abortion, five trials （n = 1 934） on the use of mifepristone and two trials （n =2381 ） on intervals of administration of mifepristone and misoprostol were located. Quality of foreign studies was better than that of Chinese studies. Therate of complete abortion was higher in surgical abortion group than that in medical abortion group with odds ratio （OR） 0. 18 and 95% confidence interval （CI） 0. 11 to 0.27. The rate of incomplete abortion and abortion failure was higher in medical abortion group with OR 3.32, and 95% CI 1.79 to 6.17, OR 7.36, 95% CI 4. 17 to 12.98, respectively. The rate of complete abortion in the group with gestational age over 49 days was lower than that with gestational age under 49 days with OR 0.51 and 95% CI 0.43 to 0.61. The rate of incomplete abortion and abortion failure was higher in the group with gestational age over 49 days with OR 1.66, 95% CI 1.32 to 2.09 and OR 3.37, 95% CI 2.30 to 4. 94.There were no significant differences observed in the rates of complete abortion, incomplete abortion, abortion failed, time of expelling pregnant sac and time of menses recovery between the single and multi-dosage of mifepristone. Except for the rate of complete abortion, which was higher in 〈48h group, there was a comparable effectiveness for different intervals of mifepristone and ntisoprostol. Conclusions This review showes that it is important to improve the quality of Chinese original studies. Although the effectiveness is better in the surgical abortion group, the rate of complete abortion of medical abortion achieved is 91.6% （1 648/1 800）. This is acceptable for clinicians and women who do not want to be pregnance. The rate of complete abortion is lower in the gestation over 49 days, which had a statistically difference, but little clinical significance. It is necessary to consider increasing the gestational age of medical abortion, especially for those women who have contradictions of surgical abortion or are afraid of operation. Effectiveness of single dosage of mifeprostone is similar to that ofmulti-dosage, but single dosage might be more convenient. This review suggests that shortening the interval ofmifepristone and misoprostol administration should be considered and the best and shortest interval time need to be identified with better evidence.