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Global prevalence of metabolic syndrome in adults with obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

SleepSep 9, 2026

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the global prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in adults with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), analyzing data from 102 studies involving 34,013 adults across 28…

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The high prevalence of metabolic syndrome among adults with obstructive sleep apnea suggests that clinicians should prioritize screening for MetS in these patients to manage potential comorbidities effectively.

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Comorbidities in clinical cohorts of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the prevalence and impact of comorbidities in 606,398 patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

Eur Respir RevSep 9, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchGastroenterology

Proton pump inhibitors in invasively ventilated patients with SARS-CoV-2: a substudy of the re-evaluating the inhibition of stress erosions trial.

This substudy of the REVISE trial evaluated the effects of pantoprazole in 532 mechanically ventilated patients with SARS-CoV-2.

BMJ OpenAug 31, 2026Open accessRead summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Effect of Non-Soy Legumes on Lipid Profile: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact of non-soy legumes on lipid profiles in randomized controlled trials.

Nutr RevSep 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchInfectious Diseases

Empirical Meropenem Versus Piperacillin/Tazobactam for Critically Ill Adults With Sepsis: Feasibility of a Randomised Trial.

The EMPRESS trial is an ongoing randomized controlled trial assessing the feasibility of comparing empirical meropenem versus piperacillin/tazobactam in critically ill adults with sepsis.

Acta Anaesthesiol ScandSep 6, 2026Open accessRead summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Telmisartan-based monotherapy and combination regimens for blood pressure control in adults with hypertension: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and GRADE assessment.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of telmisartan-based antihypertensive regimens in adults with hypertension, analyzing 25 reports involving 6,521 participants.

BMC Cardiovasc DisordSep 3, 2026Open accessRead summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Application effects of information-based health management combined with knowledge-attitude-practice health education model in hypertensive patients.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of information-based health management combined with the knowledge-attitude-practice (KAP) model in 200 hypertensive patients.

Braz J Med Biol ResSep 7, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchInfectious Diseases

Neutralising antibodies and protection from progression to severe COVID-19: A meta-analysis.

This meta-analysis examined the relationship between vaccine-induced neutralising antibodies and protection from severe COVID-19 in individuals with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

PLoS MedSep 2, 2026Open accessRead summary
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Mediterranean Diet Reduces Inflammation in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact of the Mediterranean diet (MD) on inflammation and oxidative stress biomarkers in 3,476 adults across 33 randomized controlled trials.

Nutr RevSep 1, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchInfectious Diseases

A global overview of microsporidia infection in HIV/AIDS patients: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the prevalence and species distribution of microsporidia in HIV/AIDS patients, analyzing 39 studies from 18 countries.

Int HealthSep 1, 2026Open accessRead summary
Clinical ResearchNeurology

Blood pressure parameters and cognitive decline and dementia after stroke or transient ischemic attack: results from the PROGRESS trial.

This randomized controlled trial analyzed blood pressure parameters in 5128 participants with stroke or transient ischemic attack from the PROGRESS trial.

Am J HypertensSep 1, 2026Open accessRead summary
Clinical ResearchEndocrinology

Benefits and Risks of Intensive Glucose Control in Intensive Care Units: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

This meta-analysis of 70 randomized controlled trials involving 36,502 ICU patients compared intensive versus liberal glucose control.

Nurs Crit CareSep 1, 2026Open accessRead summary

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