Search Results - "Than, Christian A"

Safety and efficacy of LA-ERCP procedure following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Saad, Baraa, Nasser, Maya, Matar, Reem H., Nakanishi, Hayato, Tosovic, Danijel, Than, Christian A., Taha-Mehlitz, Stephanie, Taha, Anas

“…Introduction Rapid weight loss following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery (RYGB) translates to an increased need for endoscopic retrograde…”
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A systematic review and meta analysis on burnout in physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic: A hidden healthcare crisis by Macaron, Marie Michele, Segun-Omosehin, Omotayo Ayomide, Matar, Reem H, Beran, Azizullah, Nakanishi, Hayato, Than, Christian A, Abulseoud, Osama A

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to explore overall prevalence of burnout among physicians during early and late COVID-19 pandemic and…”
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Pregnancy Outcomes in Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Sim, Bernice L., Daniel, Rohan Suresh, Hong, Sam S., Matar, Reem H., Ganiel, Imri, Nakanishi, Hayato, Mansour, Rania, Than, Christian A., Alrahmani, Layan

“…Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease affecting multiple joints and can also be a systemic widespread, affecting major organs…”
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Twin pregnancy and postpartum haemorrhage: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Abdulsalam, Fatma A M, Bourdakos, Natalie E, Burns, James W F, Zervides, Zoe Y, Yap, Nathanael Q E, Adra, Maamoun, Nakanishi, Hayato, Than, Christian A, Chervenak, Francis A, Arulkumaran, Sir Sabaratnam

“…Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) continues to stand as the primary cause of maternal morbidity and mortality post-delivery, with twin pregnancies carrying a…”
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Two- versus one-bag fluid delivery in pediatric and adolescent diabetic ketoacidosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Nasser, Maya L, Nasr, Joseph, Zalloum, Reem B, Yap, Nathanael Q E, Bourdakos, Natalie E, Miangul, Shahid, Betts, Tara A, Nakanishi, Hayato, Than, Christian A, Jabbour, Serge

“…Two rehydration protocols currently exist to treat diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in pediatric patients aged <21 years: the traditional "one-bag" system and the…”
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Misgav‐Ladach or modified Misgav‐Ladach versus Pfannenstiel‐Kerr methods for cesarean deliveries: A systematic review and meta‐analysis by Bourdakos, Natalie E., Abdulsalam, Fatma A. M., Macaron, Marie Michele, Nasser, Maya L., Yap, Nathanael, Matar, Reem H., Adra, Maamoun, Nakanishi, Hayato, Than, Christian A., Arulkumaran, Sir Sabaratnam

“…Background Caesarean sections (CSs) constitute a large proportion of fetal deliveries, yet no consensus exists on optimal surgical method. Objectives To…”
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Open versus laparoscopic surgery in the management of patients with gallbladder cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Nakanishi, Hayato, Miangul, Shahid, Oluwaremi, Timothy T., Sim, Bernice L., Hong, Sam S., Than, Christian A.

“…The aim of this meta-analysis was to assess the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic surgery when compared to open surgery in the management of gallbladder…”
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Attempting to Separate Placebo Effects from Exercise in Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Miller, Clint T., Owen, Patrick J., Than, Christian A., Ball, Jake, Sadler, Kate, Piedimonte, Alessandro, Benedetti, Fabrizio, Belavy, Daniel L.

“…Background Pain is the most disabling characteristic of musculoskeletal disorders, and while exercise is promoted as an important treatment modality for…”
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Safety and efficacy of catheter-directed thrombectomy without thrombolysis in acute pulmonary embolism: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Segun-Omosehin, Omotayo, Nasser, Maya L., Nasr, Joseph, Shi, Ao, Bourdakos, Natalie E., Seneviratne, Suresh, Than, Christian A., Tapson, Victor F.

“…This meta-analysis aims to investigate the safety and efficacy of catheter-directed thrombectomy (CDT) without using adjunct thrombolysis as reperfusion…”
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Dexamethasone versus prednisone/prednisolone in the management of pediatric patients with acute asthmatic exacerbations: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Dahan, Elise, El Ghazal, Nour, Nakanishi, Hayato, El Haddad, Joe, Matar, Reem H., Tosovic, Danijel, Beran, Azizullah, Than, Christian A., Stiasny, David

“…Acute asthmatic exacerbation is a common condition for pediatric emergency visits. Recently, dexamethasone has increasingly been used as an alternative to…”
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Open Versus Laparoscopic Surgery in the Management of Adrenocortical Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Nakanishi, Hayato, Miangul, Shahid, Wang, Rongzhi, El Haddad, Joe, El Ghazal, Nour, Abdulsalam, Fatma A., Matar, Reem H., Than, Christian A., Johnson, Benjamin E., Chen, Herbert

“…Background Laparoscopic surgery is considered a standard treatment for benign adrenal tumors; however, no consensus has been reached on the optimal resection…”
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Clinical outcomes of outpatient thyroidectomy: A systematic review and single-arm meta-analysis by Nakanishi, Hayato, Wang, Rongzhi, Miangul, Shahid, Kim, Grace E., Segun-Omosehin, Omotayo A., Bourdakos, Natalie E., Than, Christian A., Johnson, Benjamin E., Chen, Herbert, Gillis, Andrea

“…The aim of this meta-analysis is to investigate the safety of outpatient thyroidectomy based on 24-h and same-day discharge criteria. CENTRAL, Embase, PubMed,…”
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Platelet‐rich plasma versus corticosteroid injections in the management of patients with rotator cuff disease: A systematic review and meta‐analysis by Adra, Maamoun, El Ghazal, Nour, Nakanishi, Hayato, Smayra, Karen, Hong, Sam S., Miangul, Shahid, Matar, Reem H., Than, Christian A., Tennent, Duncan

“…Platelet‐rich plasma (PRP) is an alternative to corticosteroid (CS) injections in managing rotator cuff disease. This meta‐analysis investigated differences…”
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Technical Success, Sample Adequacy, and Complications of  Pediatric Transjugular Liver Biopsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Smayra, Karen, Miangul, Shahid, Yap, Nathanael, Shi, Ao, Abdulsalam, Fatma, Adra, Maamoun, Nakanishi, Hayato, Ball, Jake, Betts, Tara A., Than, Christian A., Parthipun, Aneeta

“…Background Transjugular liver biopsy (TJLB) procedurally samples liver tissue through the internal jugular vein. It is indicated in the presence of…”
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NSAIDs and Corticosteroids for the Postoperative Management of Age-Related Cataract Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Haddad, Joe El, Sabbakh, Nader Al, Macaron, Marie Michele, Shaaban, Hashim, Bourdakos, Natalie E., Shi, Ao, Saad, Baraa, Nakanishi, Hayato, Than, Christian A., Daoud, Yassine J.

“…To evaluate the safety and efficacy of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and corticosteroids in the postoperative management of cataract surgery…”
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ASO Visual Abstract: Open Versus Laparoscopic Surgery in the Management of Adrenocortical Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Nakanishi, Hayato, Miangul, Shahid, Wang, Rongzhi, El Haddad, Joe, El Ghazal, Nour, Abdulsalam, Fatma A., Matar, Reem H., Than, Christian A., Johnson, Benjamin E., Chen, Herbert

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The effect of exercise post vertebral augmentation in osteoporotic patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Than, Christian A, Adra, Maamoun, Curtis, Tom J, Shi, Ao, Kim, Grace E, Nakanishi, Hayato, Matar, Reem H, Brown, J Mark M, Dannawi, Zaher, Beck, Belinda R

“…This meta-analysis investigated the effects of exercise on Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores following vertebroplasty or…”
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Comparative Acceptability of Weightbearing Physical Activity in Sporting Footwear Versus Barefoot in Habitually Shod Individuals by Than, Christian A., Seidl, Laura A., Beck, Belinda R.

“…Background: Perceived acceptability of barefoot use has largely been ignored in the literature despite its importance to long-term implementation and behavior…”
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Response to Comment on: “Attempting to Separate Placebo Effects from Exercise in Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis” by Owen, Patrick J., Saueressig, Tobias, Belavy, Daniel L., Than, Christian A., Ball, Jake, Sadler, Kate, Piedimonte, Alessandro, Benedetti, Fabrizio, Miller, Clint T.

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Single vs Bilateral Lung Transplant in the Management of Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Mansour, Rania, Nakanishi, Hayato, Al Sabbakh, Nader, El Ghazal, Nour, Haddad, Joe, Adra, Maamoun, Matar, Reem H., Tosovic, Danijel, Than, Christian A., Song, Tae H.

“…BACKGROUNDLung transplantation is recommended for select patients with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, a consensus has not…”
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