Search Results - "Best, Lawrence Mj"
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Non-invasive diagnostic tests for Helicobacter pylori infection
Published in Cochrane database of systematic reviews (15-03-2018)“…Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) infection has been implicated in a number of malignancies and non-malignant conditions including peptic ulcers, non-ulcer…”
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Laparoscopic versus open gastrectomy for gastric cancer
Published in Cochrane database of systematic reviews (31-03-2016)“…Gastric cancer is the third most common cause of cancer-related mortality in the world. Currently there are two surgical options for potentially curable…”
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Closed-system drug-transfer devices plus safe handling of hazardous drugs versus safe handling alone for reducing exposure to infusional hazardous drugs in healthcare staff
Published in Cochrane database of systematic reviews (27-03-2018)“…Occupational exposure to hazardous drugs can decrease fertility and result in miscarriages, stillbirths, and cancers in healthcare staff. Several recommended…”
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Treatment for hepatorenal syndrome in people with decompensated liver cirrhosis: a network meta-analysis
Published in Cochrane database of systematic reviews (12-09-2019)“…Hepatorenal syndrome is defined as renal failure in people with cirrhosis in the absence of other causes. In addition to supportive treatment such as albumin…”
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Lifestyle modifications for nonalcohol-related fatty liver disease: a network meta-analysis
Published in Cochrane database of systematic reviews (11-06-2021)“…The prevalence of nonalcohol-related fatty liver disease (NAFLD) varies between 19% and 33% in different populations. NAFLD decreases life expectancy and…”
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Imaging modalities for characterising focal pancreatic lesions
Published in Cochrane database of systematic reviews (17-04-2017)“…Increasing numbers of incidental pancreatic lesions are being detected each year. Accurate characterisation of pancreatic lesions into benign, precancerous,…”
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Non-surgical versus surgical treatment for oesophageal cancer
Published in Cochrane database of systematic reviews (29-03-2016)“…Oesophageal cancer is the sixth most common cause of cancer-related mortality in the world. Currently surgery is the recommended treatment modality when…”
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Nutritional supplementation for nonalcohol-related fatty liver disease: a network meta-analysis
Published in Cochrane database of systematic reviews (19-07-2021)“…The prevalence of non-alcohol-related fatty liver disease (NAFLD) varies between 19% and 33% in different populations. NAFLD decreases life expectancy and…”
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Induction immunosuppression in adults undergoing liver transplantation: a network meta-analysis
Published in Cochrane database of systematic reviews (16-01-2020)“…Liver transplantation is considered the definitive treatment for people with liver failure. As part of post-liver transplantation management, immunosuppression…”
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Treatment for bleeding oesophageal varices in people with decompensated liver cirrhosis: a network meta-analysis
Published in Cochrane database of systematic reviews (10-04-2021)“…Approximately 40% to 95% of people with liver cirrhosis have oesophageal varices. About 15% to 20% of oesophageal varices bleed within about one to three years…”
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Secondary prevention of variceal bleeding in adults with previous oesophageal variceal bleeding due to decompensated liver cirrhosis: a network meta-analysis
Published in Cochrane database of systematic reviews (30-03-2021)“…Approximately 40% to 95% of people with cirrhosis have oesophageal varices. About 15% to 20% of oesophageal varices bleed in about one to three years of…”
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Primary prevention of variceal bleeding in people with oesophageal varices due to liver cirrhosis: a network meta-analysis
Published in Cochrane database of systematic reviews (06-04-2021)“…Approximately 40% to 95% of people with cirrhosis have oesophageal varices. About 15% to 20% of oesophageal varices bleed in about one to three years. There…”
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