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Fluoroquinolones versus Β-Lactams Plus Macrolides for Community-acquired Pneumonia in Adults: A Meta-analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.011
Synopsis: 
In this meta-analysis, we compared fluoroquinolones monotherapy with ß-lactams plus macrolides combination therapy for the treatment of community acquired pneumonia (CAP)with respect to mortality, treatment success and adverse outcomes.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Several randomized trials have been done to compare fluoroquinolones alone with the combination therapy of β-lactams plus macrolides for treating community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in adults. However, the efficacy and safety between the two arms are still unclear.

Received: 
21 Jan, 2015
Accepted: 
05 Feb, 2015
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon zhang20et20al-fluoroquinolones20versus20ceb2-lactams1.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Fluoroquinolones
β-lactams
macrolides
meta-analysis pneumonia
community-acquired pneumonia
Journal Authors: 
X Zhang
M Li
D-d Li
Fu-Qiang
e-Published: 14 Oct, 2015

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The Diagnostic Value of FibroScan in Assessing Significant Liver Fibrosis in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B

Issue: 
Vol 65, Issue 1: 2016
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2014.150
Pages: 
106–10
Synopsis: 
This study assesses the value of Fibroscan and fibrosis serum models, including aspartate transaminase to platelet ratio index (APRI), in predicting significant liver fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B infection compared with liver biopsy.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Significant liver fibrosis is recognized as the key link of therapy and prognosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B infection (CHB). The present study is designed to estimate the benefits of FibroScan (FS) in diagnosing significant fibrosis in patients with CHB.

Received: 
17 Jun, 2014
Accepted: 
30 Jun, 2014
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon wimj_iss1_2016_106_110.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Chronic hepatitis B
FibroScan
liver stiffness measurement
liver biopsy
non-invasive
significant liver fibrosis
Journal Authors: 
X Zeng
C Xu
M Li
J Xia
M Liu
P Zhu
D Xiang
Y Wang
e-Published: 15 May, 2015

Diagnostic Value of p16 Methylation for Malignant Pleural Effusions: A Meta-analysis

Issue: 
Vol 62, Issue 8: Nov (2013)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2013.170
Synopsis: 
Pleural p16 methylation test plays a role in the diagnosis of malignant pleural effusions despite its limitations.
ABSTRACT
 
Objective: To evaluate the overall diagnostic performance of the p16 methylation for diagnosing malignant pleural effusion (MPE).
Received: 
04 Jun, 2013
Accepted: 
29 Aug, 2013
PDF Attachment: 
PDF icon dr_m_li.qxd_.pdf
Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Malignant pleural effusion
meta-analysis
p16 methylation
Journal Authors: 
M Li
S-J Guo
Y-C Shen
L-Q Jia
D-d Li
C Wan
F-Q Wen
e-Published: 18 Feb, 2014

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