Pregnancy Outcomes in Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease affecting multiple joints and can also be a systemic widespread, affecting major organs. Rheumatoid arthritis is associated with greater adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes in comparison to the general obstetric population. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to investigate the pregnancy outcomes in RA patients in comparison to the general pregnant population.

Platelet-rich plasma versus corticosteroid injections in the management of patients with rotator cuff disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an alternative to corticosteroid (CS) injections in managing rotator cuff disease. This meta-analysis investigated differences between PRP and CS for function and pain scores in significance and minimal clinical important difference (MCID). A literature search of Ovid Cochrane Library, Medline, Embase, Epub, and Scopus was conducted from inception to October 28, 2021.

Open versus laparoscopic surgery in the management of patients with gallbladder cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The aim of this meta-analysis was to assess the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic surgery when compared to open surgery in the management of gallbladder cancer.

Methods: Ovid Cochrane Library, Medline, Embase, Epub, and Scopus were searched. A meta-analysis of selected studies was performed, and a subgroup analysis was performed by tumor stage.