Objective To assess the efficiency and safety of alendronate for the prevention and treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP).Methods The electronic databases of PubMed,EMBASE,Cochrane Library,Web of Science,Chinese BioMedical Literature Database (CBM) and Wanfang Data were searched for all randomized controlled trials (RCT) of alendronate vs.placebo.Two reviewers independently selected trials for inclusion,assessed trial quality using Jadad's scale and extracted the data.RevMan 5.1 software was used for data synthesis and Meta-analysis.Results Seven studies with 1111 patients were included.Compared with placebo,alendronate significantly increased bone mineral density (BMD) at the lumbar spine[MD ＝3.35,95％CI (2.67-4.02),P =0.000] and the femoral neck[MD =1.90,95％ CI (0.89-2.92),P =0.000] after 12 months of therapy.After 24 months of therapy,alendronate significantly increascd BMD at the lumbar spine [MD =3.91,95％ CI (2.37-5.45),P =0.000],but not at the femoral neck [MD =1.91,95％ CI (-1.15-5.02),P =0.22].Compared with placebo,no significant reduction was found by the use of alendronate in the incidence of vertebral fractures [RR =1.00,95％ CI (0.49-2.07),P =0.99] or nonvertebral fractures[RR ＝ 1.02,95％ CI (0.49-2.14),P =0.95].No difference was shown with the adverse event between the two groups[RR =0.97,95％ CI (0.90-1.05),P =0.47].Conclusions Alendronate is effective for the prevention and treatment of glucocorticoid-induced bone loss at the lumbar spine and the femoral neck with relatively good safety profile.Yet,there is no significant difference between the two groups in reducing the incidence of vertebral fractures and non-vertebral fractures.Large-scale RCT designed to observe whether different lengths of alendronate therapy will influence the efficiency should be conducted in the future and to further explore whether it can reduce the incidence of fractures.

Objective To assess the efficacy and safety of losartan and captopril for the treatment of essential hypertension.Methods The database was retrieved form China Journal Full-text Database(1994-2008.10),Chinese Biomedicine Database(1978-2008.10),Chinese Scientific Journals Full-text Database(1989-2008.10),WanFang database online(1982-2008.10),PubMed(1966-2008.10),Cochrane Library(Issue 4,2008),EMBASE(1900-2008.10),and SCI(1974-2008.10).Randomized control trials(RCTs) of losartan and captopril for essential hypertension were included.The methodological quality of included studies was assessed independently by two authors.The quality of the included studies was evaluated by Handbook 4.2.6 recommend standard.Data were analyzed by RevMan 4.2.10 from the Cochrane Collaboration.Results Eleven RCTs(including 1458 patients) met the inclusion criteria.① Treatment for 4 weeks: There was a significant lowering of clinic systolic blood pressure(SBP) in losartan group compared with that in captopril group [WMD=0.59,95%CI(0.22~0.55),P=0.002];while no statistically significant difference existed between the two groups in clinic diastolic blood pressure(DBP) [WMD=-0.08,95%CI(-1.11~0.94),P=0.87].② Treatment for 8 weeks: no significant difference was found between losartan group and captopril group in the lowering of clinic SBP [WMD=0.26,95%CI(-0.08~0.61),P=0.14] and DBP [WMD=0.13,95%CI(-0.28~0.54),P=0.54].③ Treatment for 12 weeks: no statistically significant difference existed between the two groups in clinic SBP [WMD=1.75,95%CI(-0.22~3.72),P=0.08] and DBP [WMD=1.15,95%CI(-2.81~5.11),P=0.57].④ The side effect in losartan group was lower than that in captopril group [OR=0.55,95%CI(0.42~0.73),P=0.00].Conclusions Based on the review,losartan is more effective and safe in lowering SBP compared with captopril.Further high-quality randomized controlled trials are needed to provide reliable evidence on the treatment of patients with essential hypertension.

ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of gefitinib versus docetaxel in previously treated non-small cell lung cancer.Methods Literatures were searched on database like PubMed,EMBASE,Cochrane Library,Chinese Biomedical Literature Database,China Journal Full Text Database,and Chinese Scientific Journals Full Text Database and Wanfang Database.All the relevant randomized controlled trials that gefitinib versus docetaxel in non-small cell lung cancer patients who have previously received chemotherapy were collected,and the quality of the included trials was assessed by Cochrane Systematic Review Handbook 5.0.2. Meta-analyses were conducted by RevMan 5.0 software. Results Four studies were involved and 2 257 patients were included.Meta-analysis showed that gefitinib can improve objective response rate and quality of life in local advanced non-small cell lung cancer patients who have previously received chemotherapy compared with docetaxel ( P ＜ 0.05) ； and it's low in the 3-4 level adverse reaction rate (P ＜ 0.05 ).But there was no significant difference in overall survival rate,symptoms improving rate and progression-free survival rate (P ＞ 0.05).ConclusionsGefitinib is superior to docetaxel in the objective response rate with local advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer patients who have previously received chemotherapy.The quality of life of the patients is improved significantly.Because of it has high drug tolerance and high safety,gefitinib can be actively promoted application as a kind of current effective second-line drugs at present,but the survival aspect needs to be studied further.

Objective To assess the efficacy of ganciclovir to prevent and cure cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection after renal transplantation. Methods We searched PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, SCI, China Academic Journals Full-text Databases, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, Chinese Scientific Journals Databases and Chinese Medical Association Journals to collect randomized controlled trials of ganciclovir to prevent and cure CMV infection after renal transplantation (up to June, 2009). Two reviewers extracted data independently using a designed extraction form. The quality of included trials was evaluated according to the Cochrane Handbook. RevMan 5.0 software was used for data analysis. Results Twelve randomized controlled trials were included. The results of meta-analysis showed that: ①Compared with no receive antiviral agents, ganciclovir couldn't lower CMV infection rate and disease rate in 3 months and 6 months after renal transplantation, but could lower CMV disease rate in 12 months. The delay between transplantation and CMV infection was significantly longer. ②Either valaciclovir or ganciclovir could lower CMV infection rate and disease rate after renal transplantation, without statistical difference. ③Compared with acyclovir, ganciclovir could lower CMV disease rate in 6 months after renal transplantation. ④Compared with CMV-IgG and valganciclovir, ganciclovir didn't have statistical difference in decreasing CMV disease rate (P=0.93;P=0.14). Conclusions Longer prophylaxis by ganciclovior may prevent CMV infection after renal transplantation. Its curative effect is similar to valaciclovir, CMV-IgG and valganciclovir, but better than acyclovir.

Objective; To evaluate the efficacy of Twin-block appliance in Class Ⅱ division 1 of adolescents. Methods: Several e-lectronic databases (PubMed, The Cochrane library, Embase, CBMdisk, CNKI, VIP)were searched. Abstract that appears to fulfill the initial selection criteria were selected by consensus and original articles were retrieved. Five Chinese journals were hand searched for possible missing articles. Randomized controlled trials(RCTs) that evaluate the efficacy of Twin-block appliance in Class Ⅱ division I adolescents without any surgical intervention or syndromic characteristics were considered. A comparable untreated control group was required to factor out normal growth changes. The quality of included studies was evaluated according to Cochrane Reviewers Handbook 4.2.6 Meta-analysis was performed by using RevMan 5.0.0 software. Results: Four RCTs including 289 patients were identified. The results of our meta-analysis showed a significant increase on SNB angle, Ar-Gn, Nasolabial angle and Labial-mental fold compared with control group(P<0.05). Whereas overjet, overbite, ANB angle and Ls-E had a significant decrease. In addition, SNA angle and Li-E didnt show statistical significant changes(P>0. 05). Conclusion; In Class II division 1 of adolescents, Twin-block appliance can effectively decrease their overjet, overbite, ANB angle, and induce anterior-posterior growth of mandible. The effect on restrain forward growth of the maxilla was unclear. More RCTs are required to evaluate the efficacy of Twin-block appliance.

Objective To assess the efficency and safety of non-peritoneal drain versus peritoneal drain after appendectomy of severe appendicitis. Methods Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or quasi-randomize controlled trials(QRCTs) were searched and identified from CNKI (1994 to Oct 2008) ,CBM (1978 to Oct 2008), VIP (1989 to Oct 2008), Wanfang Data (1997 to Oct 2008), MEDI.INE (1966 to Oct 2008), EMBASE (1974 to Oct 2008),The Cochrane Library (issue3, 2008) and SCI (1974 to Oct 2008), and related journals were also scanned. We evaluated the quality of the included studies by Jadad scale and analyzed the data by Cochrane Collaboration' s RevMan 5. 0. Results We included 15 randomized controlled trials or quais-randomized controlled trials (n = 2809). Meta analysis showed that there were statisticly differences between two groups on the incidence of wound infection [OR = 0.43,95%CI (0.29,0.65)], postoperative intestinal adhesion [OR = 0.26,95%CI(0. 18,0.37)]and the duration of hospital stay [WMD = - 0.38,95%CI(- 4.96, - 1.20)], but no difference was found on the incidence of abscesses [OR = 0. 77,95% CI(0. 39, 1. 51)]. Conclusions The current evidences show that contrast with peritoneal drain, the non-peritoneal drain can significantly reduce the incidence of wound infection and intestinal adhesion, and shorten the duration of hosipital stay. Before draw the conclution into clinical practice, further high-quality, large scale, double-blind randomized controlled trials are still needed.

Objective:To assess the effectiveness and safety of radiotherapy combined with surgery for gastric cancer compared with single surgery. Methods:We retrieved relevant randomized controlled trails in Cochrane Library (Issue 2, 2009), PubMed (Jan 1966-Jun 2009), EMBASE (Jan 1974-Jun 2009), Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (Jan 1978-Jun 2009), Chinese Science and Technology Periodicals Database (Jan 1989-Jun 2009) ,China National Knowledge Infrastructure (Jan 1994 to Jun 2009) and Wanfang database (Jan 1997-Jun 2009). Two researchers assessed the quality of included randomized controlled trials (RCT) and extracted data independently. The RevMan 5.0 software was used for Meta-analysis. Results:Nine RCTs including 1 548 patients were selected for Meta analysis. Five RCTs were related with comparison of preoperative radiotherapy plus surgery with single surgery. Two RCTs were about the comparison of surgery plus perioperative radiotherapy with single surgery. Two RCTs were the comparative studies between surgery plus postoperative radiotherapy and single surgery. The Meta analysis results showed that: (1)compared with surgery alone, preoperative radiotherapy combined with surgery can increase 3 years [OR = 1.78, 95% confidence interal (CI):1.14-2.78], 5 years (OR = 1.67, 95%CI :1.22-2.29),and 10 years (OR = 1.64, 95%CI 1.03-2.60) survival rate,and reduce the tumor recurrent rate(OR = 0.59, 95%CI :0.37-0.92) and metastasis rate (OR= 0.44, 95%CI :0.27-0.73); (2) The tumor recurrent rates (OR = 0.19,95%CI :0.03-1.14 )and tumor metastasis rates (OR = 0.09, 95%CI :0.00-1.77)had no difference between single surgery group and peri-operative radiotherapy plus surgery group;(3) Postoperative radiotherapy compared with surgery had no significant effects on 1 year (OR = 0.83, 95%CI :0.60-1.15) and 3 years (OR = 0.75, 95%CI :0.51-1.11) survival rate compared with single surgery, but the 5 years (OR = 0.57,95%CI :0.34-0.95) survival rate of the patients who received surgery alone was higher than those who received combined therapy. No difference of the tumor recurrence rate(OR=0.59,95%CI :0.33-1.05) and tumor metastasis rate (OR=0.90,95%CI:0.51-1.59) were observed between the two groups. Conclusion:Preoperative radiotherapy combined with surgery is more rational and effective than surgery alone in the treatment of gastric cancer. However in terms of the clinical effects of perioperative or postoperative radiotherapy combined with surgery, more RCTs with larger samples and higher quality need to be carried out to make further verification.

Objective: To assess the implementation effects of clinical pathways, compared with usual care, among patients with stroke. Methods:Two investigators independently searched PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database and Wanfang Database for studies published before December 2014. Jadad methodological approach was applied to assess the quality of included studies and RevMan software (version 5.2.7) was used for meta-analysis. Results: A total of 11 RCTs involving 913 patients were included in this meta-analysis. The overall results showed that a shorter average length of stay [MD = -2.92; 95% CI (-4.06, -1.78); P < 0.001] and a lower inpatient expenditures [SMD = -1.64; 95% CI (-1.80, -1.48); P < 0.001] in clinical pathways group comparing with the usual care group. The higher score of patient satisfaction was also seen in clinical pathways group. Conclusion: clinical pathways may reduce the average length of stay, reduce the inpatient expenditures, increase patient satisfaction and improve the quality of care in stroke management.
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Objective: To assess the implementation effects of clinical pathways, compared with usual care, among patients with stroke. Methods:Two investigators independently searched PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database and Wanfang Database for studies published before December 2014. Jadad methodological approach was applied to assess the quality of included studies and RevMan software (version 5.2.7) was used for meta-analysis. Results: A total of 11 RCTs involving 913 patients were included in this meta-analysis. The overall results showed that a shorter average length of stay [MD = -2.92; 95% CI (-4.06, -1.78); P < 0.001] and a lower inpatient expenditures [SMD = -1.64; 95% CI (-1.80, -1.48); P < 0.001] in clinical pathways group comparing with the usual care group. The higher score of patient satisfaction was also seen in clinical pathways group. Conclusion: clinical pathways may reduce the average length of stay, reduce the inpatient expenditures, increase patient satisfaction and improve the quality of care in stroke management.

Objective To evaluate the reliability and validity of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)using the liver imaging reporting and data system (LI-RADS).Methods By using the LI-RADS v2013.1,two radiologists evaluated 1 62 patients with cirrhosis or with a risk of HCC according to an inclusion criteria.The Kappa value was used to evaluate the consistency between two different diagnoses and was compared with pathological and follow-up results.The accuracy of the LI-RADS was assessed including sensitivi-ty,specificity,positive predictive value,negative predictive value,positive likelihood ratio,negative likelihood ratio and accuracy rating.Results In all 1 62 patients,there were HCCs in 97 patients including 7 patients belonging to the LR3,benign diseases in 50,and other kinds of malignancy in 1 5.The Kappa value was 0.882 (P =0.000)between two observers on LI-RADS grading. The sensitivity,specificity and accuracy rating of LI-RADS grading in diagnosing HCC was 100.00%,91.30%,and 97.06%,re-spectively.Conclusion The LI-RADS has high consistency and stability in evaluation and diagnosis of HCC by enhanced CT.LR3 di-agnosis should be cautious because of a susceptible development to HCC,which can be improved through the combination of clinic and laboratory examination.