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View article: The effect of an exam-indicated cerclage before 24 weeks of gestation to prevent preterm birth: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The effect of an exam-indicated cerclage before 24 weeks of gestation to prevent preterm birth: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: The effect of active vitamin D supplementation on body weight and composition: A meta-analysis of individual participant data
The effect of active vitamin D supplementation on body weight and composition: A meta-analysis of individual participant data Open
In conclusion, this systematic review and IPD meta-analysis indicate that calcitriol does not affect body weight in normal-weight postmenopausal women and lean patients with type 1 diabetes nor in people suffering from obesity, type 2 diab…
View article: OP10.01: Cochrane systematic review and meta‐analysis of first‐ and second‐trimester ultrasound screening for fetal anomalies in low‐risk pregnancies
OP10.01: Cochrane systematic review and meta‐analysis of first‐ and second‐trimester ultrasound screening for fetal anomalies in low‐risk pregnancies Open
Conclusions: Face to face confirmation of ultrasound scans by expert sonologists yields a higher accuracy though of nonstatistically significant difference compared to teleultrasound.Teleultrasound is an acceptable alternative when there i…
View article: Do prenatal factors shape the risk for dementia?: A systematic review of the epidemiological evidence for the prenatal origins of dementia
Do prenatal factors shape the risk for dementia?: A systematic review of the epidemiological evidence for the prenatal origins of dementia Open
View article: Perinatal outcomes of infants born to mothers with hyperemesis gravidarum: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Perinatal outcomes of infants born to mothers with hyperemesis gravidarum: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Lentigo maligna (melanoma): A systematic review and meta‐analysis on surgical techniques and presurgical mapping by reflectance confocal microscopy
Lentigo maligna (melanoma): A systematic review and meta‐analysis on surgical techniques and presurgical mapping by reflectance confocal microscopy Open
Because of an increased risk of local recurrence following surgical treatment of lentigo maligna (melanoma) (LM/LMM), the optimal surgical technique is still a matter of debate. We aimed to evaluate the effect of different surgical techniq…
View article: Shaping the risk for late-life neurodegenerative disease: A systematic review on prenatal risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease-related volumetric brain biomarkers
Shaping the risk for late-life neurodegenerative disease: A systematic review on prenatal risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease-related volumetric brain biomarkers Open
Environmental exposures including toxins and nutrition may hamper the developing brain in utero, limiting the brain's reserve capacity and increasing the risk for Alzheimer's disease (AD). The purpose of this systematic review is to summar…
View article: Circulating adipose tissue proteins involved in atrial fibrillation: An explorative scoping review
Circulating adipose tissue proteins involved in atrial fibrillation: An explorative scoping review Open
Obesity increases the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), potentially through proteins secreted by adipose tissue (AT) that affect atrial electrical and structural remodeling. We aim to give a comprehensive overview of circulating AT protein…
View article: Maternal obesity in pregnancy and children’s cardiac function and structure: A systematic review and meta-analysis of evidence from human studies
Maternal obesity in pregnancy and children’s cardiac function and structure: A systematic review and meta-analysis of evidence from human studies Open
The prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide. Experimental animal studies demonstrate that maternal obesity during pregnancy directly affects cardiac structure and function in their offspring, which could contribute to their increased…
View article: Perioperative complications of a transvaginal cervical cerclage in singleton pregnancies: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Perioperative complications of a transvaginal cervical cerclage in singleton pregnancies: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
The highest risk of perioperative complications was observed in physical examination-indicated cerclage in comparison with ultrasound- and history-indicated cerclage. However, the occurrence of complications is poorly documented in the pub…
View article: Risk of preterm birth for placenta previa or low-lying placenta and possible preventive interventions: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Risk of preterm birth for placenta previa or low-lying placenta and possible preventive interventions: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Objective To investigate the risk of preterm birth in women with a placenta previa or a low-lying placenta for different cut-offs of gestational age and to evaluate preventive interventions. Search and methods MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL, Web…
View article: Preprocedural muscle strength and physical performance and the association with functional decline or mortality in frail older patients after transcatheter aortic valve implementation: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Preprocedural muscle strength and physical performance and the association with functional decline or mortality in frail older patients after transcatheter aortic valve implementation: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background A significant number of older patients planned for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) experience a decline in physical functioning and death, despite a successful procedure. Objective To systematically review the lit…
View article: Implications of fetal premature atrial contractions: systematic review
Implications of fetal premature atrial contractions: systematic review Open
Objective Fetal heart‐rate irregularities occur in 1–2% of pregnancies and are usually caused by premature atrial contractions (PAC). Although PAC are considered benign, they may be associated with cardiac defects and tachyarrhythmia. We a…
View article: Long-term health outcomes of children born to mothers with hyperemesis gravidarum: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Long-term health outcomes of children born to mothers with hyperemesis gravidarum: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Prognostic Value of Pulmonary Hypertension, Right Ventricular Function and Tricuspid Regurgitation on Mortality After Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Prognostic Value of Pulmonary Hypertension, Right Ventricular Function and Tricuspid Regurgitation on Mortality After Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
View article: Neonatal pulmonary hypertension after severe early-onset fetal growth restriction: post hoc reflections on the Dutch STRIDER study
Neonatal pulmonary hypertension after severe early-onset fetal growth restriction: post hoc reflections on the Dutch STRIDER study Open
View article: Short-term outcomes of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors for fetal growth restriction: a study protocol for a systematic review with individual participant data meta-analysis, aggregate meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis
Short-term outcomes of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors for fetal growth restriction: a study protocol for a systematic review with individual participant data meta-analysis, aggregate meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis Open
View article: Phototherapy for atopic eczema
Phototherapy for atopic eczema Open
Compared to placebo or no treatment, NB-UVB may improve physician-rated signs, patient-reported symptoms, and IGA after 12 weeks, without a difference in withdrawal due to adverse events. Evidence for UVA1 compared to NB-UVB or PUVA, and N…
View article: Beneficial Effects of Cardiomyopathy-Associated Genetic Variants on Physical Performance: A Hypothesis-Generating Scoping Review
Beneficial Effects of Cardiomyopathy-Associated Genetic Variants on Physical Performance: A Hypothesis-Generating Scoping Review Open
Background: Genetic variants associated with cardiomyopathies (CMPs) are prevalent in the general population. In young athletes, CMPs account for roughly a quarter of sudden cardiac death, with further unexplained clustering …
View article: Impact of systemic anticancer therapy in pediatric optic pathway glioma on visual function: A systematic review
Impact of systemic anticancer therapy in pediatric optic pathway glioma on visual function: A systematic review Open
Pediatric optic pathway glioma (OPG) can seriously decrease visual function in the case of progression. Systemic anticancer therapy (SAT) is considered the treatment of first choice for unresectable OPG. New SAT modalities for the treatmen…
View article: The effects of oestrogen on vaginal wound healing: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
The effects of oestrogen on vaginal wound healing: A systematic review and meta‐analysis Open
Aims To determine the effects of oestrogen or oestrogen deprivation on vaginal wound healing. Impaired wound healing following prolapse surgery may increase the risk of recurrent prolapse in the future. Vaginal oestrogen therapy may improv…
View article: Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound screening for fetal structural abnormalities during the first and second trimester of pregnancy in low-risk and unselected populations
Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound screening for fetal structural abnormalities during the first and second trimester of pregnancy in low-risk and unselected populations Open
Objectives: This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (diagnostic). The objectives are as follows:. The main objectives of this review are to assess the diagnostic accuracy of first- and second-trimester fetal anomaly screening in low-risk …
View article: Animal experimental research assessing urogynecologic surgical mesh implants: Outcome measures describing the host response, a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Animal experimental research assessing urogynecologic surgical mesh implants: Outcome measures describing the host response, a systematic review and meta‐analysis Open
Aim Before the introduction of new biomaterials for prolapse surgery, animal studies on the host response are required. Unfortunately, large variation in study design hampers obtaining an overview of the safety and efficacy, and translatio…
View article: Safety and efficacy of allylamines in the treatment of cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis: A systematic review
Safety and efficacy of allylamines in the treatment of cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis: A systematic review Open
Cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis affect a million people yearly, leading to skin lesions and potentially disfiguring mucosal disease. Current treatments can have severe side effects. Allylamine drugs, like terbinafine, are safe, i…
View article: Impact of systemic anticancer therapy in pediatric optic pathway glioma on visual function: a systematic review.
Impact of systemic anticancer therapy in pediatric optic pathway glioma on visual function: a systematic review. Open
Background: Systemic anticancer therapy (SAT) is the standard treatment for unresectable (progressive) pediatric optic pathway glioma (OPG), which can seriously affect visual function. New SAT modalities have been introduced the last decen…
View article: Tracheal anomalies associated with Down syndrome: A systematic review
Tracheal anomalies associated with Down syndrome: A systematic review Open
Introduction Airway anomalies are accountable for a substantial part of morbidity and mortality in children with Down syndrome (DS). Although tracheal anomalies occur more often in DS children, a structured overview on the topic is lacking…
View article: Supplementary Material for: Beneficial effects of cardiomyopathy-associated genetic variants on physical performance: a hypothesis-generating scoping review
Supplementary Material for: Beneficial effects of cardiomyopathy-associated genetic variants on physical performance: a hypothesis-generating scoping review Open
Background Genetic variants associated with cardiomyopathies (CMPs) are prevalent in the general population. In young athletes, CMPs account for roughly a quarter of sudden cardiac death, with further unexplained clustering in specific spo…
View article: Treatment Outcome Measurement Instruments for Port Wine Stains: A Systematic Review of Their Measurement Properties
Treatment Outcome Measurement Instruments for Port Wine Stains: A Systematic Review of Their Measurement Properties Open
Background: A plethora of outcome measurement instruments (OMIs) are being used in port wine stain (PWS) studies. It is currently unclear how valid, responsive, and reliable these are. Objectives: The aim of thi…
View article: AJOG MFM Table of Contents
AJOG MFM Table of Contents Open
View article: The long‐term effect of prenatal progesterone treatment on child development, behaviour and health: a systematic review
The long‐term effect of prenatal progesterone treatment on child development, behaviour and health: a systematic review Open
Background Progesterone is widely used in prenatal care. However, long‐term effects of prenatal progesterone treatment on child development are unclear. Objectives To evaluate long‐term outcomes in children after prenatal progesterone trea…