Publications by authors named "Dominic Fritche"
: The use of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) remains controversial. NIV failure in the setting of acute hypoxemic respiratory failure is associated with increased mortality, highlighting the need for careful patient selection. : This is a retrospective observational cohort study.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis systematic review aimed to assess the effect of a pre-operative exercise intervention on short- and long-term health and clinical outcomes for adult patients undergoing bariatric surgery (BS). We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), SPORTDiscus and reference lists of relevant papers, through March 2021. Five randomised controlled trials were included (n = 199 patients).
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- - The study explores the prevalence and risks associated with non-alcohol-related fatty liver disease (NAFLD), highlighting its serious health impacts, including reduced life expectancy and increased risks of liver diseases.
- - The primary objective is to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of various nutritional supplements for treating NAFLD through a network meta-analysis, as no specific supplements are currently recommended.
- - A comprehensive analysis of 202 randomized clinical trials with over 14,200 participants was conducted, utilizing Bayesian methods to assess treatment differences and outcomes in managing NAFLD.
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- * The study aimed to investigate the effectiveness and safety of various lifestyle interventions for NAFLD through a network meta-analysis, although uncertainty exists regarding their comparative benefits and harms.
- * The researchers searched multiple databases for randomized clinical trials up until February 2021, but ultimately had to focus on direct comparisons due to insufficient data for broader analysis.
Secondary prevention of variceal bleeding in adults with previous oesophageal variceal bleeding due to decompensated liver cirrhosis: a network meta-analysis.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev
March 2021
Background: Approximately 40% to 95% of people with cirrhosis have oesophageal varices. About 15% to 20% of oesophageal varices bleed in about one to three years of diagnosis. Several different treatments are available, which include endoscopic sclerotherapy, variceal band ligation, beta-blockers, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS), and surgical portocaval shunts, among others.
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