The Critical Appraisal Tool for Anatomical Meta‐analysis ( CATAM ): A framework for critically appraising anatomical meta‐analyses

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony V. D'Antoni ◽  
R. Shane Tubbs ◽  
Alexandria C. Patti ◽  
Quinn M. Higgins ◽  
Hallie Tiburzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Critical Appraisal Tool ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Appraisal Tool

scholarly journals Evidence of Second Canal between Permanent Mandibular Central and Lateral Incisors in China; a Systematic Review on CBCT Studies

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Nyan M. Aung ◽  
Kyaw K. Myint
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Bilateral Symmetry ◽  
Forest Plot ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Prevalence Studies ◽  
Critical Appraisal Tool ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Appraisal Tool

Introduction. Evidence of second canal in permanent mandibular incisors is frequently questioned in dentistry. The difference in evidence between the two teeth is an interesting argument across different countries and ethnicities. So the aim of the systematic review was to investigate the evidence of second canal between permanent mandibular central and lateral incisors in China. Materials and Methods. The papers were selected from the electronic databases and hand searching according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. All qualified studies were judged by the reviewers. The selected studies were checked with Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal tool for prevalence studies. Finally, three studies were selected for the review and meta-analyses. The proportion of the second canal with its confidence interval and forest plot for the meta-analyses were calculated. Results. The evidences of second canal in permanent mandibular central and lateral incisors in China were 5.6% and 14.1%. Only one study reported bilateral symmetry of the second canal as 58.7% and 76.1% in the two types of teeth. Out of all canal anatomies, Vertucci’s type ΙΙΙ was dominant comprising 4.1% and 11.2% together with other second-canal types comprising 1.4% and 3% in permanent mandibular central and lateral incisors. When the proportions were meta-analyzed, mandibular central incisors had been less numerous OR = 0.35 [0.31, 0.40], 0.33[0.28, 0.39], and 0.42 [0.22, 0.79] in the evidence of second canal, of Type ΙΙΙ, and of other types except Type ΙΙΙ than mandibular lateral incisors in China. Out of all second-canal anatomies, Type ΙΙΙ presented 72.5% and 78.9% along with other second-canal types comprising 24.3% and 21.1% in the two teeth in China. Discussion. There was the evidence of second canal which deviated toward the permanent mandibular lateral incisor also in case of bilateral symmetry, the prevalence of Vertucci’s Type ΙΙΙ, and other second-canal types out of all canal anatomies.

scholarly journals Preventive Antibiotic Therapy in the Placement of Immediate Implants: A Systematic Review

Antibiotics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Angel-Orión Salgado-Peralvo ◽  
Juan-Francisco Peña-Cardelles ◽  
Naresh Kewalramani ◽  
María-Victoria Mateos-Moreno ◽  
Álvaro Jiménez-Guerra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Early Failure ◽  
Electronic Search ◽  
Preoperative Administration ◽  
Immediate Implants ◽  
Critical Appraisal Tool ◽  
Methodological Assessment ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Appraisal Tool

Immediate implants present a high risk of early failure. To avoid this, preventive antibiotics (PAs) are prescribed; however, their inappropriate administration leads to antimicrobial resistance. The present study aims to clarify whether the prescription of PAs reduces the rate of early failure of immediate implants and to establish guidelines to avoid the overprescription of these drugs. An electronic search of the MEDLINE database (via PubMed), Web of Science, Scopus, LILACS and OpenGrey was carried out. The criteria described in the PRISMA® statement were used. The search was temporarily restricted from 2010 to 2021. The risk of bias was analysed using the SIGN Methodological Assessment Checklist for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses and the JBI Prevalence Critical Appraisal Tool. After searching, eight studies were included that met the established criteria. With the limitations of this study, it can be stated that antibiotic prescription in immediate implants reduces the early failure rate. Preoperative administration of 2–3 g amoxicillin one hour before surgery followed by 500 mg/8 h for five to seven days is recommended. It is considered prudent to avoid the use of clindamycin in favour of azithromycin, clarithromycin or metronidazole in penicillin allergy patients until further studies are conducted.

scholarly journals Cryoglobulins, Cryofibrinogens, and Cold Agglutinins in Cold Urticaria: Literature Review, Retrospective Patient Analysis, and Observational Study in 49 Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharina Ginter ◽  
Dalia Melina Ahsan ◽  
Mojca Bizjak ◽  
Karoline Krause ◽  
Marcus Maurer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Cold Urticaria ◽  
Cold Agglutinins ◽  
Critical Appraisal Tool ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Appraisal Tool

IntroductionCryoproteins, such as cryoglobulins, cryofibrinogens and cold agglutinins, precipitate at low temperatures or agglutinate erythrocytes and dissolve again when warmed. Their pathogenetic and diagnostic importance in cold urticaria (ColdU) is unclear. In this study, we aimed to characterize the prevalence of cryoproteins in patients with ColdU.MethodsWe conducted 3 analyses: i) a systematic review and meta-analysis of published data using an adapted version of the Joanna Briggs Institute’s critical appraisal tool for case series, ii) a retrospective analysis of 293 ColdU patients treated at our Urticaria Center of Reference and Excellence (UCARE) from 2014 to 2019, and iii) a prospective observational study, from July 2019 to July 2020, with 49 ColdU patients as defined by the EAACI/GA2LEN/EDF/UNEV consensus recommendations.ResultsOur systematic review identified 14 relevant studies with a total of 1151 ColdU patients. The meta-analyses showed that 3.0% (19/628), 1.1% (4/357) and 0.7% (2/283) of patients had elevated levels of cryoglobulins, cryofibrinogens and cold agglutinins, respectively. Our retrospective analyses showed that cryoproteins were assessed in 4.1% (12/293) of ColdU patients. None of 9 ColdU patients had cryoglobulins, and one of 5 had cold agglutinins. In our prospective study, none of our patients had detectable cryoglobulins (0/48) or cryofibrinogens (0/48), but 4.3% (2/46) of patients had cold agglutinins (without any known underlying autoimmune or hematological disorder).ConclusionOur investigation suggests that only very few ColdU patients exhibit cryoproteins and that the pathogenesis of ColdU is driven by other mechanisms, which remain to be identified and characterized in detail.

scholarly journals The Prevalence of TET2 Gene Mutations in Patients with BCR-ABL-Negative Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Cancers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 3078
Author(s):  
Yuh Cai Chia ◽  
Md Asiful Islam ◽  
Phil Hider ◽  
Peng Yeong Woon ◽  
Muhammad Farid Johan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regional Differences ◽  
Myeloproliferative Neoplasms ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Gene Mutations ◽  
Screening Methods ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Pooled Prevalence ◽  
Critical Appraisal Tool ◽  
Appraisal Tool

Multiple recurrent somatic mutations have recently been identified in association with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN). This meta-analysis aims to assess the pooled prevalence of TET2 gene mutations among patients with MPN. Six databases (PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, Web of Science and Embase) were searched for relevant studies from inception till September 2020, without language restrictions. The eligibility criteria included BCR-ABL-negative MPN adults with TET2 gene mutations. A random-effects model was used to estimate the pooled prevalence with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Subgroup analyses explored results among different continents and countries, WHO diagnostic criteria, screening methods and types of MF. Quality assessment was undertaken using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tool. The study was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42020212223). Thirty-five studies were included (n = 5121, 47.1% female). Overall, the pooled prevalence of TET2 gene mutations in MPN patients was 15.5% (95% CI: 12.1–19.0%, I2 = 94%). Regional differences explained a substantial amount of heterogeneity. The prevalence of TET2 gene mutations among the three subtypes PV, ET and MF were 16.8%, 9.8% and 15.7%, respectively. The quality of the included studies was determined to be moderate–high among 83% of the included studies. Among patients with BCR-ABL-negative MPN, the overall prevalence of TET2 gene mutations was 15.5%.

Prevalence of Suicidal Ideation in Patients with Covid-19 in the World: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocol (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Razzaghi ◽  
Fatemeh Sadat Asgarian ◽  
Hossein Akbari
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Suicide Ideation ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Prevalence Data ◽  
Related Data ◽  
The World ◽  
Review Study ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Analysis Protocol

BACKGROUND The pandemic of Covid-19 started in China in late 2019 and has spread rapidly around the world. Psychological problems such as suicide ideation of Covid-19 is one of the main consequences of this pandemic, which needs more attention OBJECTIVE This study aims to determine a comprehensive estimate of the prevalence of suicidal ideation in patients with Covid-19 in the world. METHODS The review study will be based on the following databases: databases of Web of Sciences, Mediline/Pubmed, Proquest, Scopus, Science Direct. This study is limited to original studies published in peer-reviewed journals in English. RESULTS The quality assessment of studies will be done using the Joanna Briggs Institute’s (JBI) critical appraisal checklist for reporting the prevalence data. The overall synthetized measurement will be presented as Prevalence with 95% confidence intervals. CONCLUSIONS This review and meta-analyses will be the first study that explores the prevalence of suicide ideation related to Covid-19. Summarizing the related data can create an image of the dimensions of the problem across the world and provide plans to prevent that.

scholarly journals Prevalence of falls and associated factors in community-dwelling older Brazilians: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
José Elias Filho ◽  
Wyngrid Porfirio Borel ◽  
Juliano Bergamaschine Mata Diz ◽  
Alexandre Wesley Carvalho Barbosa ◽  
Raquel Rodrigues Britto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Oldest Old ◽  
Risk Of Bias ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Critical Appraisal Tool ◽  
Prevalence Ratios ◽  
Appraisal Tool

Falls determine huge epidemiological, clinical, and economic burden in the older population worldwide, presenting high odds of severe disability. The present study aimed to estimate the prevalence of falls and associated factors in older Brazilians using a systematic review with meta-analysis. Searches were performed in SciELO, PubMed, LILACS, Web of Science, Scopus and PsycINFO databases with no date or language restrictions. Studies on community-dwelling older persons aged ≥ 60 years from both sexes and with a sample size of ≥ 300 participants included. Exclusion criteria were studies conducted specifically for older adults diagnosed with chronic disabling diseases that predispose them to falls. Risk of bias of included studies was assessed using a critical appraisal tool focusing on prevalence designs. A random-effects meta-analysis was used to pool the prevalence of falls across studies. Exploratory analysis was conducted examining subgroup estimates, prevalence ratios and meta-regression. Thirty-seven studies involving 58,597 participants were included. Twelve-month prevalence of falls was 27% (95%CI: 24.3-30.0), with significantly higher estimates in female than male (PR = 1.57; 95%CI: 1.32-1.86), in age group ≥ 80 years than age group 60-69 years (PR = 1.46; 95%CI: 1.15-1.84), and in participants from the Central region than participants from the South region (PR = 1.36; 95%CI: 1.10-1.69) of Brazil. Risk of bias scores did not impact heterogeneity in the 12-month meta-analysis. These estimates strongly support evidence-based public interventions to prevent falls in older Brazilians, especially in women and the oldest-old population.

Probiotic supplementation in well children: A scoping review

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 386-401 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Irwin ◽  
Deborah Davis ◽  
Marian Currie
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Probiotic Supplementation ◽  
Perceived Efficacy ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Scoping Reviews ◽  
Critical Appraisal Tool ◽  
Appraisal Tool

Probiotic supplements have been suggested as therapy for a range of health problems in children. This article aims to map the literature around probiotic use in well children, with a focus on prevalence. Using a scoping review methodology, we searched MEDLINE, CINAHL, HealthSource and SAGE, as well as Google and MedNar for grey literature, in July 2018. We followed the PRISMA extension for scoping reviews and used the Crowe Critical Appraisal Tool to assess articles for quality. Seven studies including a total of 24,742 children were identified. The prevalence of probiotic use ranged from 4% to 51%. The most common predictors of use were parental probiotic use, and higher maternal education and income. Only one small study reported the strains of probiotics used. Neither the reasons for using probiotics, nor parental perceptions of efficacy were adequately explored. Most parents obtained their information about probiotics from the Internet or family members. Despite the number of children in the community reported to have used probiotics, there are few well-designed and/or well-reported studies of prevalence, and inadequate data concerning the strains of probiotics used, reasons for their use and their perceived efficacy.

scholarly journals Validity of ultrasonography to diagnosing pneumothorax: a critical appraisal of two meta-analyses

CJEM ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 199-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aftab Azad ◽  
Saad Al Juma ◽  
Junaid A. Bhatti ◽  
Jerrald Dankoff
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Chest Radiography ◽  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Clinical Question ◽  
Test Characteristics ◽  
Meta Analyses

Clinical questionCan ultrasonography be used in lieu of chest radiography to diagnose pneumothorax?Articles chosen1. Ding W, Shen Y, Yang J, et al. Diagnosis of pneumothorax by radiography and ultrasonography: a metaanalysis. Chest 2011;140:859-66. [Epub 2011 May 5]2. Alrajhi K, Woo MY, Vaillancourt C. Test characteristics of ultrasonography for the detection of pneumothorax: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Chest 2012; 141:703-8.

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