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BMC Gastroenterology Jun 2024The primary objective of this study is to comparatively assess the safety of nasogastric (NG) feeding versus nasojejunal (NJ) feeding in patients with acute pancreatitis... (Meta-Analysis)
Meta-Analysis Comparative Study
Comparative safety assessment of nasogastric versus nasojejunal feeding initiated within 48 hours post-admission versus unrestricted timing in moderate or severe acute pancreatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
BACKGROUND
The primary objective of this study is to comparatively assess the safety of nasogastric (NG) feeding versus nasojejunal (NJ) feeding in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP), with a special focus on the initiation of these feeding methods within the first 48 h of hospital admission.
METHODS
Studies were identified through a systematic search in PubMed, EMbase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Web of Science. Four studies involving 217 patients were included. This systematic review assesses the safety and efficacy of nasogastric versus nasojejunal feeding initiated within 48 h post-admission in moderate/severe acute pancreatitis, with a specific focus on the timing of initiation and patient age as influential factors.
RESULTS
The results showed that the mortality rates were similar between NG and NJ feeding groups (RR 0.86, 95% CI 0.42 to 1.77, P = 0.68). Significant differences were observed in the incidence of diarrhea (RR 2.75, 95% CI 1.21 to 6.25, P = 0.02) and pain (RR 2.91, 95% CI 1.50 to 5.64, P = 0.002) in the NG group. The NG group also showed a higher probability of infection (6.67% vs. 3.33%, P = 0.027) and a higher frequency of multiple organ failures. Subgroup analysis for early intervention (within 48 h) showed a higher risk of diarrhea in the NG group (RR 2.80, P = 0.02). No significant differences were found in the need for surgical intervention, parenteral nutrition, or success rates of feeding procedures.
CONCLUSION
This meta-analysis highlights the importance of considering the method and timing of nutritional support in acute pancreatitis. While NG feeding within 48 h of admission increases the risk of certain complications such as diarrhea and infection, it does not significantly impact mortality or the need for surgical intervention.
Topics: Humans; Intubation, Gastrointestinal; Enteral Nutrition; Pancreatitis; Time Factors; Acute Disease; Diarrhea; Hospitalization; Jejunum
PubMed: 38902639
DOI: 10.1186/s12876-024-03290-z -
Nutrients May 2024Vitamin D deficiency is very common worldwide, particularly in old age, when people are at the highest risk of the negative adverse consequences of hypovitaminosis D.... (Meta-Analysis)
Meta-Analysis Review
Vitamin D deficiency is very common worldwide, particularly in old age, when people are at the highest risk of the negative adverse consequences of hypovitaminosis D. Additionally to the recognized functions in the regulation of calcium absorption, bone remodeling, and bone growth, vitamin D plays a key role as a hormone, which is supported by various enzymatic, physiological, metabolic, and pathophysiological processes related to various human organs and systems. Accruing evidence supports that vitamin D plays a key role in pancreatic islet dysfunction and insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes. From an epidemiological viewpoint, numerous studies suggest that the growing incidence of type 2 diabetes in humans may be linked to the global trend of prevalent vitamin D insufficiency. In the past, this association has raised discussions due to the equivocal results, which lately have been more convincing of the true role of vitamin D supplementation in the prevention of incident type 2 diabetes. Most meta-analyses evaluating this role have been conducted in adults or young older persons (50-60 years old), with only one focusing on older populations, even if this is the population at greater risk of both hypovitaminosis D and type 2 diabetes. Therefore, we conducted an update of the previous systematic review and meta-analysis examining whether hypovitaminosis D (low serum 25OHD levels) can predict incident diabetes in prospective longitudinal studies among older adults. We found that low 25OHD was associated with incident diabetes in older adults even after adjusting for several relevant potential confounders, confirming and updating the results of the only previous meta-analysis conducted in 2017.
Topics: Humans; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Vitamin D; Vitamin D Deficiency; Aged; Incidence; Risk Factors; Middle Aged; Male; Female
PubMed: 38892495
DOI: 10.3390/nu16111561 -
Open Forum Infectious Diseases Jun 2024Mucormycosis is an emerging disease primarily affecting the immunocompromised host, but scarce evidence is available for solid organ transplant recipients (SOTRs). We... (Review)
Review
Mucormycosis is an emerging disease primarily affecting the immunocompromised host, but scarce evidence is available for solid organ transplant recipients (SOTRs). We systematically reviewed 183 cases occurring in SOTRs, exploring epidemiology, clinical characteristics, causative pathogens, therapeutic approaches, and outcomes. Kidney transplants accounted for half of the cases, followed by heart (18.6%), liver (16.9%), and lung (10.4%). Diagnosis showed a dichotomous distribution, with 63.7% of cases reported within 100 days of transplantation and 20.6% occurring at least 1 year after transplant. The 90-day and 1-year mortality rates were 36.3% and 63.4%, respectively. Disseminated disease had the highest mortality at both time points (75% and 93%). Treatment with >3 immunosuppressive drugs showed a significant impact on 90-day mortality (odds ratio [OR], 2.33; 95% CI, 1.02-5.66; = .0493), as did a disseminated disease manifestation (OR, 8.23; 95% CI, 2.20-36.71; = .0027) and the presence of diabetes (OR, 2.35; 95% CI, 1.01-5.65; = .0497). Notably, prophylaxis was administered to 12 cases with amphotericin B. Further investigations are needed to validate these findings and to evaluate the potential implementation of prophylactic regimens in SOTRs at high risk.
PubMed: 38887489
DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofae043 -
American Journal of Translational... 2024Tissue regeneration is the procedure of renewal, restoration and growth of injured tissues and defective organs including nerve, bone, tooth, cartilage and blood... (Review)
Review
Tissue regeneration is the procedure of renewal, restoration and growth of injured tissues and defective organs including nerve, bone, tooth, cartilage and blood vessels. Repair process of damaged tissues needs non-invasive methods; so, the scientists have recently focused on alternative treatment pathways. Nano gels based on Poly Lactic-co-Glycolic Acid have been designed for different purposes in medicine. It is a biodegradable and biocompatible polymer composite. Also, human dental pulp stem cells embedded in the Poly Lactic-co-Glycolic Acid scaffold have proliferation ability and differentiation potential. They can differentiate into different cell lineages, including bone, cartilage, nerve, tooth and other tissues. So, this treatment technology can be used for tissue engineering in regenerative medicine. On the other hand, this structure is a promising application for targeted cancer therapy. Therefore, this review studied tissue, especially tooth regeneration based on the new designed Nano composite scaffolds embedded with Poly Lactic-co-Glycolic Acid hydrogel and dental pulp stem cells.
PubMed: 38883345
DOI: 10.62347/QBKO6417 -
Transplant International : Official... 2024Patients with end-stage heart disease who undergo a heart transplant frequently have simultaneous kidney insufficiency, therefore simultaneous heart and kidney... (Meta-Analysis)
Meta-Analysis Review
Patients with end-stage heart disease who undergo a heart transplant frequently have simultaneous kidney insufficiency, therefore simultaneous heart and kidney transplantation is an option and it is necessary to understand its characteristics and long-term variables. The recipient characteristics and operative and long-term variables were assessed in a meta-analysis. A total of 781 studies were screened, and 33 were thoroughly reviewed. 15 retrospective cohort studies and 376 patients were included. The recipient's mean age was 51.1 years (95% CI 48.52-53.67) and 84% (95% CI 80-87) were male. 71% (95% CI 59-83) of the recipients were dialysis dependent. The most common indication was ischemic cardiomyopathy [47% (95% CI 41-53)] and cardiorenal syndrome [22% (95% CI 9-35)]. Also, 33% (95% CI 20-46) of the patients presented with delayed graft function. During the mean follow-up period of 67.49 months (95% CI 45.64-89.33), simultaneous rejection episodes of both organ allografts were described in 5 cases only. Overall survival was 95% (95% CI 88-100) at 30 days, 81% (95% CI 76-86) at 1 year, 79% (95% CI 71-87) at 3, and 71% (95% CI 59-83) at 5 years. Simultaneous heart and kidney transplantation is an important option for concurrent cardiac and renal dysfunction and has acceptable rejection and survival rates.
Topics: Humans; Kidney Transplantation; Heart Transplantation; Male; Middle Aged; Graft Rejection; Female; Graft Survival; Cardio-Renal Syndrome; Delayed Graft Function; Retrospective Studies; Kidney Failure, Chronic; Heart Failure; Treatment Outcome
PubMed: 38881801
DOI: 10.3389/ti.2024.12750 -
Journal of Nanobiotechnology Jun 2024Manganese (Mn) is widely recognized owing to its low cost, non-toxic nature, and versatile oxidation states, leading to the emergence of various Mn-based nanomaterials...
Manganese (Mn) is widely recognized owing to its low cost, non-toxic nature, and versatile oxidation states, leading to the emergence of various Mn-based nanomaterials with applications across diverse fields, particularly in tumor diagnosis and therapy. Systematic reviews specifically addressing the tumor diagnosis and therapy aspects of Mn-derived biomaterials are lacking. This review comprehensively explores the physicochemical characteristics and synthesis methods of Mn-derived biomaterials, emphasizing their role in tumor diagnostics, including magnetic resonance imaging, photoacoustic and photothermal imaging, ultrasound imaging, multimodal imaging, and biodetection. Moreover, the advantages of Mn-based materials in tumor treatment applications are discussed, including drug delivery, tumor microenvironment regulation, synergistic photothermal, photodynamic, and chemodynamic therapies, tumor immunotherapy, and imaging-guided therapy. The review concludes by providing insights into the current landscape and future directions for Mn-driven advancements in the field, serving as a comprehensive resource for researchers and clinicians.
Topics: Animals; Humans; Biocompatible Materials; Drug Delivery Systems; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Manganese; Nanostructures; Neoplasms; Tumor Microenvironment
PubMed: 38879519
DOI: 10.1186/s12951-024-02629-8 -
Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular... Apr 2024To evaluate the impact of acute kidney injury on transition to chronic kidney disease (CKD) after cardiac surgery and to determine frequency of incident CKD in these... (Review)
Review
OBJECTIVES
To evaluate the impact of acute kidney injury on transition to chronic kidney disease (CKD) after cardiac surgery and to determine frequency of incident CKD in these patients.
DESIGN
A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.
SETTING
Electronic databases Medline and Embase were systematically searched from 1974 to February 6, 2023.
PARTICIPANTS
Eligible studies were original observational studies on adult cardiac surgery patients, written in the English language, and with clear kidney disease definitions. Exclusion criteria were studies with previously transplanted populations, populations with preoperative kidney impairment, ventricular assist device procedures, endovascular procedures, a kidney follow-up period of <90 days, and studies not presenting necessary data for effect size calculations.
INTERVENTIONS
Patients developing postoperative acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery were compared with patients who did not develop acute kidney injury.
MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS
The search identified 4,329 unique studies, 87 underwent full-text review, and 12 were included for analysis. Mean acute kidney injury occurrence across studies was 16% (minimum-maximum: 8-50), while mean occurrence of CKD was 24% (minimum-maximum: 3-35), with high variability depending on definitions and follow-up time. Acute kidney injury was associated with increased odds of CKD in all individual studies. The pooled odds ratio across studies was 5.67 (95% confidence interval, 3.34-9.64; p < 0.0001).
CONCLUSIONS
Acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery was associated with a more than 5-fold increased odds of developing CKD. New-onset CKD occurred in almost 1 in 4 patients in the years after surgery.
PubMed: 38879369
DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2024.03.044 -
International Journal of Infectious... Jun 2024To determine the efficacy and safety of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines in infants and older adults.
OBJECTIVES
To determine the efficacy and safety of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines in infants and older adults.
METHODS
We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials that evaluated the efficacy of maternal RSV immunization against infections in infants, as well as the efficacy of RSV vaccines in older adults. The primary outcome was the vaccine efficacy against RSV-related lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD). GRADE criteria was used to evaluate the level of evidence.
RESULTS
Ten trials were included in the review. For maternal vaccination, the RSV vaccine showed favourable efficacy against RSV-related LRTD (vaccine efficacy 57.3%, 95% CI 31.3 to 73.5; low certainty) and RSV-related severe LRTD (vaccine efficacy 81.9%, 95% CI 56.8 to 92.4; moderate certainty) in infants within 90 days after birth. For older adults, Meta-analysis showed that RSV vaccines could also reduce the risk of RSV-related LRTD (vaccine efficacy 78.3%, 95% CI 65.6 to 86.3; moderate certainty) and RSV-related severe LRTD (vaccine efficacy 86.5%, 95% CI 68.3 to 94.3; moderate certainty). There was no significant difference in serious adverse events between RSV vaccines and placebo.
CONCLUSION
RSV vaccines have the potential to offer protection against RSV disease in both infants and older adults, without apparent safety concerns.
PubMed: 38878994
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2024.107118 -
BJS Open May 2024Pancreatoduodenectomy is associated with an increased incidence of surgical-site infections, often leading to a significant rise in morbidity and mortality. This trend... (Meta-Analysis)
Meta-Analysis
BACKGROUND
Pancreatoduodenectomy is associated with an increased incidence of surgical-site infections, often leading to a significant rise in morbidity and mortality. This trend underlines the inadequacy of traditional antibiotic prophylaxis strategies. Hence, the aim of this meta-analysis was to assess the outcomes of antimicrobial prophylaxis, comparing piperacillin/tazobactam with traditional antibiotics.
METHODS
Upon registering in PROSPERO, the international prospective register of systematic reviews (CRD42023479100), a systematic search of various databases was conducted over the interval 2000-2023. This inclusive search encompassed a wide range of study types, including prospective and retrospective cohorts and RCTs. The subsequent data analysis was carried out utilizing RevMan 5.4.
RESULTS
A total of eight studies involving 2382 patients who underwent pancreatoduodenectomy and received either piperacillin/tazobactam (1196 patients) or traditional antibiotics (1186 patients) as antibiotic prophylaxis during surgery were included in the meta-analysis. Patients in the piperacillin/tazobactam group had significantly reduced incidences of surgical-site infections (OR 0.43 (95% c.i. 0.30 to 0.62); P < 0.00001) and major surgical complications (Clavien-Dindo grade greater than or equal to III) (OR 0.61 (95% c.i. 0.45 to 0.81); P = 0.0008). Subgroup analysis of surgical-site infections highlighted significantly reduced incidences of superficial surgical-site infections (OR 0.34 (95% c.i. 0.14 to 0.84); P = 0.02) and organ/space surgical-site infections (OR 0.47 (95% c.i. 0.28 to 0.78); P = 0.004) in the piperacillin/tazobactam group. Further, the analysis demonstrated significantly lower incidences of clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistulas (grades B and C) (OR 0.67 (95% c.i. 0.53 to 0.83); P = 0.0003) and mortality (OR 0.51 (95% c.i. 0.28 to 0.91); P = 0.02) in the piperacillin/tazobactam group.
CONCLUSION
Piperacillin/tazobactam as antimicrobial prophylaxis significantly lowers the risk of postoperative surgical-site infections, major surgical complications (complications classified as Clavien-Dindo grade greater than or equal to III), clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistulas (grades B and C), and mortality, hence supporting the implementation of piperacillin/tazobactam for surgical prophylaxis in current practice.
Topics: Humans; Pancreaticoduodenectomy; Antibiotic Prophylaxis; Piperacillin, Tazobactam Drug Combination; Surgical Wound Infection; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Piperacillin
PubMed: 38869238
DOI: 10.1093/bjsopen/zrae066 -
IET Nanobiotechnology 2024This study followed the PRISMA reporting guidelines to present the results. A comprehensive search was performed on electronic databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of... (Review)
Review
MATERIALS AND METHODS
This study followed the PRISMA reporting guidelines to present the results. A comprehensive search was performed on electronic databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Sciences, and Science Direct. Initially, 413 articles were retrieved. After removing duplicates and applying specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, 10 articles were finally included in this systematic review.
RESULTS
The reviewed studies showed that selenium nanoparticles had anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. They effectively protected the kidneys, liver, and testicles from damage. Furthermore, there was evidence of efficient radioprotection for the organs examined without significant side effects.
CONCLUSIONS
This systematic review emphasizes the potential advantages of using selenium nanoparticles to prevent the negative effects of ionizing radiation. Importantly, these protective effects were achieved without causing noticeable side effects. These findings suggest the potential role of selenium nanoparticles as radioprotective agents, offering possible therapeutic applications to reduce the risks related to ionizing radiation exposure in medical imaging and radiotherapy procedures.
Topics: Selenium; Radiation-Protective Agents; Animals; Humans; Antioxidants; Nanoparticles; Metal Nanoparticles; Radiation Injuries
PubMed: 38863968
DOI: 10.1049/2024/5538107