Efficacy and safety of Argatroban in patients with acute ischemic stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: Argatroban is a highly promising drug for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke (AIS), but there is currently insufficient strong evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of using Argatroban in the treatment of AIS. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Argatroban in the treatment of AIS.

Methods: Articles on PubMed, Embase and the Cochrane Library databases were searched from these websites' inceptions to 2th February 2023.

Percutaneous biliary stent combined with brachytherapy using I seeds for treatment of unresectable malignant obstructive jaundice: A meta-analysis.

Background: Malignant obstructive jaundice (MOJ) is a common pathologic manifestation of malignant biliary obstruction. Recently, several clinical trials have explored the clinical effectiveness of intraluminal I seed-based brachytherapy for MOJ patients, and various outcomes have been reported.

Aim: To assess the efficacy and safety of percutaneous biliary stents with I seeds compared to conventional metal stents in patients with unresectable MOJ.