Evaluating the impact of testosterone replacement therapy on carotid atherosclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This meta-analysis investigates the association between testosterone replacement therapy [TRT] and carotid artery atherosclerosis. 3 databases were searched for studies up to June 2023 per the PRISMA guidelines. The eligibility criteria comprised RCTs and observational studies involving hypogonadal males receiving exogenous testosterone, in which CIMT was assessed.

Prevalence and Clinical Impact of Sarcopenia in Patients Undergoing Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and a Meta-Analysis.

Background: Sarcopenia is a progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and function. It is associated with adverse outcomes after several orthopaedic procedures. However, its role in total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is not fully explored.

Evaluation of antihypertensives for post partum management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: There is a lack of evidence that directly shows the best antihypertensive treatment options for post partum management of the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Our objective was to analyze the safest and most effective antihypertensive drugs post partum for patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

Methods: PubMed, Cochrane, and MEDLINE were searched to find relevant articles published from inception to Feb 2024.

Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) as a predictor of coronary artery disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: A converging epidemic of Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is observed over past two decades. LTBI is a state of persistent immune stimulation by but with no active clinical manifestation. Also, there has been as increasing trend for incidence of cardiovascular problems in patients suffering from latent TB infection.

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in neonates (MIS-N) associated with SARS-CoV2 infection: a case series.

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in neonates (MIS-N) is hypothesised to be caused either following transplacental transfer of SARS-CoV2 antibodies or antibodies developed in the neonate after infection with SARS-CoV-2. In this paper, we aim to discuss the clinical manifestations, laboratory features, and management of neonates diagnosed with MIS-N. We collated information from five participating hospitals in western India.

Intrapartum antibiotics and risk factors for early onset sepsis.

Objective: To determine the independent risk factors for early onset neonatal sepsis (EONS) in a setting where the policy is to use intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis (IAP) for known risk factors.

Design: Prospective cohort study.

Setting: Level III neonatal unit in a developing country.