Effect of exercise on quality of life in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A network meta-analysis of RCTs.

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by a gradual deterioration of respiratory capacity, with worsening fatigue, weakness, activity intolerance, and dyspnea, influencing the person's emotional state and quality of life (QoL).

Objective: A network meta-analysis (NMA) was performed to determine the effects of different physical activity interventions on overall QoL in people with COPD, followed by a meta-analysis on the effect of these interventions on the different domains of the QoL scales.

Methods: A literature search was performed from inception to December 2023.

Effectiveness of deep dry needling combined with stretching for the treatment of pain in patients with myofascial trigger points: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: The combination of dry needling and stretching has been proposed for the treatment of myofascial trigger points (MTPs), but it is not currently known whether the combination of both interventions would be of greater interest than the application of stretching alone. Thus, this systematic review aimed to compare the effectiveness of deep dry needling with stretching versus stretching alone on pain among patients with MTPs.

Methods: The PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Scopus databases were searched to identify studies analysing the effect of deep dry needling in combination with stretching versus stretching alone for the treatment of pain.

Effect of exercise interventions on oxygen uptake in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Background: Although aerobic training leads to physiological improvements in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), measured by the VO2 peak, there is no evidence as to which type of physical exercise intervention is the most effective in improving the VO peak or max.

Objective: A network meta-analysis (NMA) was performed to determine the effects of different physical interventions on oxygen uptake in people with COPD.

Methods: A literature search was performed from database inception to February 2024.

Efficacy of Nonpharmacological Interventions in Cognitive Impairment: Systematic Review And Network Meta-Analysis.

Introduction: There is currently no known cure for cognitive impairment, which highlights the need to explore other ways of managing this condition. This topic has recently become an area of active research. However, the availability of nonpharmacological options poses a challenge when trying to determine the best treatment for improving cognitive function.

Effects of physical exercise interventions on balance, postural stability and general mobility in Parkinson's disease: a network meta-analysis.

Objective: To assess which type of physical exercise intervention has the most beneficial effects on balance, postural stability and general mobility in patients with Parkinson's disease. These parameters were assessed using the Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) scale, Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (MiniBESTest) and Timed Up and Go Test (TUG).

Design: Network meta-analysis.