Publications by authors named "K Wever"
The reduced uterine perfusion pressure (RUPP) model is frequently used to study preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction. An improved understanding of influential factors might improve reproducibility and reduce animal use considering the variability in RUPP phenotype. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis by searching Medline and Embase (until 28 March, 2023) for RUPP studies in murine.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFetal growth restriction (FGR) increases cardiovascular risk by cardiac remodeling and programming. This systematic review and meta-analysis across species examines the use of echocardiography in FGR offspring at different ages. PubMed and Embase.
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- * Results indicated a significant improvement in limb perfusion following treatment with bone marrow-derived cells compared to control groups, although the studies showed considerable variability in outcomes.
- * The authors noted a lack of completeness in reporting across the studies, leading to a conclusion that the overall quality of preclinical research is insufficient to inform better human clinical trials, as assessed by GRADE standards.
Background: Postnatal systemic corticosteroids reduce the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia but the effect depends on timing, dosing, and type of corticosteroids. Animal studies may provide valuable information on these variable effects. This systematic review summarizes the effects of postnatal systemic corticosteroids on lung development in newborn animals.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSystematic reviews are an essential tool in identifying knowledge gaps and synthesizing evidence from in vivo animal research to improve human health. The review process follows an explicit and systematic methodology to minimize bias, but is not immune to biases or methodological flaws. Pre-registering a systematic review protocol has several benefits, including avoiding unplanned duplication of reviews, reducing reporting biases, and providing structure throughout the review process.
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