Effectiveness of Rifaximin on the Outcomes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder that impacts the lives of many individuals worldwide. We conducted a systemic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to assess both the effectiveness of rifaximin in alleviating IBS symptoms and its potential adverse effects. PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, the Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Google Scholar were searched from inception until August 20, 2023, for studies comparing rifaximin with placebo in the resolution of symptoms among IBS patients.

Comparing Efficacy and Safety of Different Doses of Tirzepatide for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Our study assessed the efficacy and safety of the three primary tirzepatide (TZP) doses, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 15 mg using network meta-analysis to assess their relative impact on type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) treatment. This study adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 guidelines. Two authors independently screened online databases, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase.