Publications by authors named "Taslova Tahsin Abedin"
Article Synopsis
- A liver biopsy is an important diagnostic procedure for liver diseases, and while it's usually done using ultrasound guidance (PC-LB), there's a newer option called endoscopic ultrasound-guided liver biopsy (EUS-LB) that may offer advantages.
- A study analyzed data from nine research papers involving 785 patients, focusing on diagnostic adequacy, accuracy, and the safety of EUS-LB versus PC-LB, finding that both methods performed similarly in most respect.
- However, PC-LB outperformed EUS-LB in obtaining higher-quality specimens, which is essential for accurate diagnosis, leading the authors to suggest that clinicians should weigh specimen quality, procedural preferences, and expertise when choosing a biopsy
The objective of the study is mentioned, but it could be further clarified by explicitly stating the aim to compare the effectiveness and safety of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) versus vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) specifically in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). We conducted a thorough electronic search of the literature, encompassing databases such as PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from their inception up to March 5, 2024. Furthermore, we meticulously examined the bibliographies of included studies to identify additional relevant literature.
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