Search Results - "Sharma, Pawana"
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Effects of weight loss interventions for adults who are obese on mortality, cardiovascular disease, and cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis
Published in BMJ (Online) (14-11-2017)“…Objective To assess whether weight loss interventions for adults with obesity affect all cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality, cardiovascular disease,…”
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Rapid, point-of-care antigen tests for diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection
Published in Cochrane database of systematic reviews (22-07-2022)“…Accurate rapid diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2 infection would be a useful tool to help manage the COVID-19 pandemic. Testing strategies that use rapid antigen…”
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Comparative effectiveness of mRNA-1273 and BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccines in immunocompromised individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis using the GRADE framework
Published in Frontiers in immunology (12-09-2023)“…Despite representing only 3% of the US population, immunocompromised (IC) individuals account for nearly half of the COVID-19 breakthrough hospitalizations. IC…”
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Measuring the population burden of chronic kidney disease: a systematic literature review of the estimated prevalence of impaired kidney function
Published in Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation (01-05-2012)“…Internationally, there have been substantial efforts to improve the early identification of chronic kidney disease (CKD), with a view to improving survival,…”
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The clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of point-of-care tests (CoaguChek system, INRatio2 PT/INR monitor and ProTime Microcoagulation system) for the self-monitoring of the coagulation status of people receiving long-term vitamin K antagonist therapy, compared with standard UK practice: systematic review and economic evaluation
Published in Health technology assessment (Winchester, England) (01-06-2015)“…Self-monitoring (self-testing and self-management) could be a valid option for oral anticoagulation therapy monitoring in the NHS, but current evidence on its…”
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Contrast-enhanced ultrasound and/or colour duplex ultrasound for surveillance after endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: a systematic review and economic evaluation
Published in Health technology assessment (Winchester, England) (01-12-2018)“…Endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is less invasive than open surgery, but may be associated with…”
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Diagnostic Models Combining Clinical Information, Ultrasound and Biochemical Markers for Ovarian Cancer: Cochrane Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Published in Cancers (26-07-2022)“…Background: Ovarian cancer (OC) is a diagnostic challenge, with the majority diagnosed at late stages. Existing systematic reviews of diagnostic models either…”
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Comparative Effectiveness of mRNA-1273 and BNT162b2 COVID-19 Vaccines Among Older Adults: Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis Using the GRADE Framework
Published in Infectious diseases and therapy (01-04-2024)“…Introduction The mRNA vaccines mRNA-1273 and BNT162b2 demonstrated high efficacy against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection…”
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Immunogenicity of mRNA-1273 and BNT162b2 in Immunocompromised Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Using GRADE
Published in Infectious diseases and therapy (01-07-2024)“…Introduction Immunocompromised (IC) patients mount poor immune responses to vaccination. Higher-dose coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines may offer…”
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The clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of open mesh repairs in adults presenting with a clinically diagnosed primary unilateral inguinal hernia who are operated in an elective setting: systematic review and economic evaluation
Published in Health technology assessment (Winchester, England) (01-11-2015)“…Current open mesh techniques for inguinal hernia repair have shown similar recurrence rates. However, chronic pain has been associated with Lichtenstein mesh…”
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Glucagon-like peptide analogues for type 2 diabetes mellitus: systematic review and meta-analysis
Published in BMC endocrine disorders (09-12-2010)“…Glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) analogues are a new class of drugs used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. They are given by injection, and regulate glucose…”
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Glucagon-like peptide analogues for type 2 diabetes mellitus
Published in Cochrane database of systematic reviews (05-10-2011)“…Glucagon-like peptide analogues are a new class of drugs used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes that mimic the endogenous hormone glucagon-like peptide 1…”
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Models of care for chronic kidney disease: A systematic review
Published in Nephrology (Carlton, Vic.) (01-05-2018)“…ABSTRACT Aim Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common and presents an increasing burden to patients and health services. However, the optimal model of care for…”
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Relative effectiveness of robot‐assisted and standard laparoscopic prostatectomy as alternatives to open radical prostatectomy for treatment of localised prostate cancer: a systematic review and mixed treatment comparison meta‐analysis
Published in BJU international (01-10-2013)“…Objective To compare the effectiveness of robot‐assisted and standard laparoscopic prostatectomy. Methods A care pathway was described. We performed a…”
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Screening for major diseases in community pharmacies: a systematic review
Published in The International journal of pharmacy practice (01-12-2013)“…Objectives The aim of this systematic review was to assess the published evidence about the feasibility and acceptability of community pharmacy‐based screening…”
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A systematic review and meta‐analysis of interventions to preserve insulin‐secreting β‐cell function in people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes: Results from intervention studies aimed at improving glucose control
Published in Diabetic medicine (01-01-2022)“…Aims Type 1 diabetes is characterised by the destruction of pancreatic β‐cells. Significant levels of β‐cells remain at diagnosis. Preserving these cells…”
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Denosumab for treatment of bone metastases secondary to solid tumours: Systematic review and network meta-analysis
Published in European journal of cancer (1990) (01-01-2013)“…Abstract Aim To evaluate the evidence for denosumab for the treatment of bone metastases secondary to solid tumours and, using a network meta-analysis,…”
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Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers for adults with early (stage 1 to 3) non-diabetic chronic kidney disease
Published in Cochrane database of systematic reviews (05-10-2011)“…Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long term condition that occurs as a result of damage to the kidneys. Early recognition of CKD is becoming increasingly…”
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Menopausal status, ultrasound and biomarker tests in combination for the diagnosis of ovarian cancer in symptomatic women
Published in Cochrane database of systematic reviews (26-07-2022)“…Ovarian cancer (OC) has the highest case fatality rate of all gynaecological cancers. Diagnostic delays are caused by non-specific symptoms. Existing…”
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