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Efficacy and safety of apixaban versus rivaroxaban in acute venous thromboembolism: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Eur J Clin PharmacolNov 10, 2026Open access

This systematic review and random-effects meta-analysis compared apixaban with rivaroxaban for acute venous thromboembolism in adults.

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Comparative anticoagulant evidence can inform assessment of efficacy and bleeding trade-offs in acute VTE. This analysis suggests similar overall protection against recurrent VTE, with bleeding outcomes that may favour…

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Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Discontinuation of renin-angiotensin system inhibitors before non-cardiac surgery: a meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis of five randomized controlled trials compared discontinuation with continuation of renin-angiotensin system inhibitors before non-cardiac, non-vascular surgery.

Eur Heart JNov 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Evaluating the accuracy of brief cognitive assessments for the early detection of cognitive impairment in adults across primary and specialty care settings: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed brief, freely available cognitive tests for detecting cognitive impairment, including mild cognitive impairment and dementia, in adults aged 55 years and older in…

Alzheimers DementNov 1, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Impact of artificial intelligence-assisted health management on blood pressure and self-management efficacy in older adults with hypertension.

This randomized controlled trial compared AI-assisted health management with routine care in older adults with hypertension. The intervention included intelligent monitoring, early warning and proactive intervention.

Blood PressNov 9, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Oral Potassium Supplementation Lowers Clinic Blood Pressure in Untreated Primary Hypertension-Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed oral potassium supplementation versus placebo, sodium chloride, or no treatment in adults with untreated primary hypertension.

J Am Heart AssocOct 30, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchInfectious Diseases

Risk factors for Post-COVID-19 Syndrome in patients hospitalized for severe acute respiratory syndrome: systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined factors associated with post-COVID-19 syndrome among patients discharged after hospitalization for severe acute respiratory syndrome.

Cien Saude ColetOct 30, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchFamily MedicineOpen access

Effects on Sleep Quality and Bioelectrical Parameters of Cellular Health After Administration of a Plant Protein Supplement Combined with Ashwagandha and Rhodiola: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial tested 30 days of plant protein combined with ashwagandha and rhodiola in adults aged 35–70 years. Of 100 participants assigned, 61 completed sleep assessments.

Plant Foods Hum NutrNov 11, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics

Effects of Integrated Multicomponent Care on Older Adults With Frailty or Pre-Frailty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed integrated multicomponent care (IMC) for older adults with frailty or pre-frailty, including evidence from 20 randomised and quasi-experimental studies.

Int J Older People NursNov 1, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Effectiveness of nurse-led hypertension interventions on retention, adherence, and blood pressure control among adults in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review.

This systematic review assessed nurse-led hypertension interventions in primary care among adults in low- and middle-income countries, examining retention, medication adherence, and blood pressure.

PLoS OneNov 5, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchInternal Medicine (General)

The experience of family caregivers when their loved one is home hospitalized: a mixed methods analysis of a randomized controlled trial.

This mixed-methods analysis examined family caregivers of patients in a multicentre randomised controlled trial of rural home hospital care in the USA and Canada.

Age AgeingOct 31, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchPulmonology

Systemic corticosteroids in critical illness: an evidence-based framework for clinical decision-making.

This systematic review qualitatively synthesized randomized trials, reviews, and meta-analyses to develop a decision framework for systemic corticosteroids in severe community-acquired pneumonia (sCAP), acute…

Eur J Clin PharmacolNov 4, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Drug-drug interactions between statins and antibiotics: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed observational evidence on muscle toxicity when statins are used with interacting antibiotics, compared with statin therapy alone.

Indian J PharmacolNov 2, 2026Read summary

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