ObjectiveTo systematically review the correlation between the birth number and the risk of breast cancer of Chinese female.
MethodsWe electronically searched databases including the CNKI, WanFang Data and VIP databases from inception to September 1st 2015, to collect case-control studies about the correlation between the number of births and the risk of breast cancer among Chinese female. Two reviewers independently screened literature, extracted data, and evaluated the risk of bias of included studies. Then meta-analysis was performed by using Stata software.
ResultsA total of 14 case-control studies involving 3 428 patients and 3 906 controls were included. The results of meta-analysis showed that:the females who had term birth had significant lower incidence of breast cancer than those without childbirth history (OR=0.429, 95%CI 0.322 to 0.571). Subgroup analysis based on the number of term birth showed that:Compared with the female without childbirth history, those who had term birth of one time (OR=0.464, 95%CI 0.321 to 0.670), two times (OR=0.394, 95%CI 0.269 to 0.576) and≥3 times (OR=0.340, 95%CI 0.232 to 0.499) had significant lower incidence of breast cancer.
ConclusionTerm birth is a protective factor for breast cancer of Chinese female, and more times of term birth will decrease the risk of breast cancer.
ObjectiveTo systematically review the correlation between mTOR protein expression and different clinical pathological features as well as the response to radiotherapy and chemotherapy of cervical cancer.
MethodsWe electronically searched databases including The Cochrane Library (Issue 1, 2015), PubMed, EMbase, CNKI, CBM, VIP and WanFang Data from inception to April 2015 to collect case-control studies investigating the correlation between mTOR protein expression and different clinical pathological features as well as the response to radiotherapy and chemotherapy of cervical cancer. Two reviewers independently screened literature, extracted data and assessed the risk bias of the included studies. Then meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.2 software.
ResultsA total of 8 case-control studies involving 591 patients were included. Among these cases, 365 cases were in the cervical cancer group, 135 cases were in the cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) group, and 91 cases were in the normal cervix tissue group. The results of meta-analysis showed that:(1) Compared with the normal cervix tissue group, mTOR protein was overexpressed in the cervical cancer group (OR=24.14, 95%CI 4.47 to 130.35, P=0.000 2) and the CIN group (OR=4.71, 95%CI 2.15 to 10.33, P=0.000 1); Compared with the CIN group, mTOR protein was overexpressed in the cervical cancer group (OR=5.12, 95%CI 2.96 to 8.86, P<0.000 01). (2) Compared with the non-lymphnode-metastasis group, mTOR protein was overexpressed in the lymph node metastasis group (OR=3.29, 95%CI 1.61 to 6.69, P=0.001); Compared with the FIGO I group, mTOR protein was overexpressed in the FIGO Ⅱ group (OR=3.00, 95%CI 1.49 to 6.04, P=0.002); Compared with the radiotherapy and chemotherapy responsive group, mTOR protein was overexpressed in the non-response group (OR=15.64, 95%CI 3.17 to 77.15, P=0.000 7). In addition, there was no significant difference between the medium/high differentiation group and low differentiation group (OR=1.70, 95%CI 0.75 to 3.81, P=0.20).
ConclusionmTOR protein expression is associated with cervical cancer, and mTOR protein overexpression was associated with lymph node metastasis, higher FIGO and non-response to radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Due to the limited quantity and quality of the included studies, the above conclusion needs to be further verified by more high quality studies.
ObjectiveTo systematically review the response of Kawasaki disease (KD) after an initial standard dose of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy and routine laboratory indexes.MethodsWe searched PubMed, EMbase, The Cochrane Library, CBM, CNKI, VIP and WanFang Data databases to collect case-control studies about the correlation between response of KD after an initial standard dose of IVIG therapy and routine laboratory indexes till 31st December 2017. Two reviewers independently screened literature, extracted data and assessed the risk of bias of included studies. A meta-analysis was performed by using RevMan 5.3 software.ResultsThirty studies were included. The results of meta-analysis demonstrated that the levels of hemoglobin (Hb) (SMD=–0.21, 95%CI –0.32 to –0.09, P<0.001), serum albumin (ALB) (SMD=–0.68, 95%CI –0.90 to –0.47,P<0.001) and serum sodium (SMD=–0.64, 95%CI –1.01 to –0.27,P<0.001) in IVIG non-responsiveness group were significantly lower than those in IVIG responsiveness group. The levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (SMD=0.74, 95%CI 0.36 to 1.13,P<0.001), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (SMD=0.61, 95%CI 0.24 to 0.99,P=0.001) and C-reactive protein (CRP) (SMD=0.63, 95%CI 0.38 to 0.87, P<0.001) in IVIG non-responsiveness group were higher than those in the IVIG responsiveness group.ConclusionThe current evidence shows that low levels of Hb, ALB and serum sodium and high levels of CRP, ALT, and AST are risk factors of IVIG non- responsiveness in KD. Due to limited quality and quantity of included studies, more high-quality studies are needed to verify the conclusion.
ObjectiveTo systematically evaluate the association between MTHFR gene C677T polymorphism and susceptibility to young and middle-aged adult ischemic stroke among Chinese population.
MethodsSuch databases as PubMed, EMbase, The Cochrane Library (Issue 11, 2013), CBM, CNKI, VIP and WanFang Data were systemically searched to collect case-control studies published from Jan 1990 to Dec 2013. RevMan 5.2 was used to quantitatively analyzed the qualified and included studies, the pooled odds ratio (ORs) with 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated; Stata 12.0 software were used for sensitivity and publication bias analysis.
ResultsA total of 10 studies were included, which involved 787 cases and 766 controls. The results of meta-analysis showed that, in overall young and middle-aged adult group (aged less than 60), individuals that carried T allele risked more with ischemic stroke than those carried C allele (OR=1.42, 95%CI 1.07 to 1.89, P=0.02); more susceptibility to ischemic stroke was found among people of TT genotype compared with those of CC genotype (OR=2.11, 95%CI 1.58 to 2.81, P=0.00), as well as those of TT+TC genotype compared with CC genotype (OR=1.97, 95%CI 1.55 to 2.51, P=0.00), and those of TT genotype compared with TC+CC genotype (OR=1.42, 95%CI 1.13 to 1.77, P=0.00). Increased risk was also observed in TT+TC genotype compared with CC genotype in young adult subgroup (aged less than 45) (OR=1.66, 95%CI 1.19 to 2.32, P=0.00).
ConclusionMTHFR gene C677T polymorphism is significantly associated with susceptibility to young and middle-aged adult ischemic stroke among Chinese population, and more risk may exist in middle-aged adult population.
Objective
To systematically review the efficacy and safety of laparoscopic hepatectomy (LH) and open hepatectomy (OH) for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Methods
PubMed, EMbase, The Cochrane Library, CBM, WanFang Data, CNKI databases were electronically searched to collect the case-control studies about LH vs. OH for patients with HCC from inception to December, 2015. Two reviewers independently screened literature, extracted data and assessed the risk of bias of included studies, then meta-analysis was performed by using RevMan 5.3 software.
Results
A total of 28 studies involving 1 908 patients were included. The results of meta-analysis showed that: the LH group was superior to OH group on complications (OR=0.35, 95%CI 0.26 to 0.48, P<0.000 01), hospital stay (MD=–4.18, 95%CI (–5.08, –3.29),P<0.000 01), and five years overall survival rate (OR=1.65, 95%CI 1.23 to 2.19,P=0.000 7) and disease-free survival rate (OR=1.51, 95%CI 1.12 to 2.03, P=0.006). However, no significant differences were found in one year and three years overall survival rate, disease-free survival rate, and postoperative recurrence rate.
Conclusion
Current evidence shows that the LH is superior to OH for the treatment of HCC, and may be amenable to surgery because of its safety and longtime efficacy. Due to limited quality and quantity of the included studies, more high quality studies are needed to verify above conclusion.
ObjectiveTo systematically review the association between glutathione S-transferase pi (GSTP1) Ile105Val (A/G) and the risk of cutaneous melanoma.
MethodWe searched PubMed, EMbase, CNKI and WanFang Data to identify case-control studies which investigated the association between GSPT1 Ile105Val (A/G) polymorphism and the risk of cutaneous melanoma from their inception to June 31th 2016. Two reviewers independently screened literature, extracted data and assessed the risk of bias of included studies. Then meta-analysis was performed by using RevMan 5.3 software.
ResultsA total of 4 case-control studies involving 978 cutaneous melanoma cases and 796 controls were included. The results showed that: the GSPT1 Ile105Val (A/G) polymorphism was significantly associated with the risk of cutaneous melanoma in the dominant model (GG+GA vs. AA: OR=1.22, 95%CI 1.01 to 1.48, P=0.04), but no significant association was found in the recessive model, heterozygote model, and homozygote model (GG vs. CA+AA: OR=1.18, 95%CI 0.86 to 1.60, P=0.30; GA vs. AA: OR=1.20, 95%CI 0.98 to 1.47, P=0.08; GG vs. AA: OR=1.28, 95%CI 0.92 to 1.77, P=0.14).
ConclusionCurrent evidence shows, The GSTP1 Ile105Val (A/G) polymorphism is associated with the risk of cutaneous melanoma. Due to limited quantity and quality of the included studies, more high-quality large-scale studies are needed to verify the above conclusion.
ObjectivesTo systematically review the risk factors for intestinal injury induced by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDs).MethodsWe comprehensively searched WanFang Data, CNKI, Web of Science, EBSCO, PubMed and The Cochrane Library databases to collect studies on risk factors of NSAIDs-induced intestinal injury. Two reviewers independently screened literature, extracted data and assessed risk of bias, and then, meta-analysis was performed by using RevMan 5.2 and STATA 12.0 software.ResultsA total of 6 case-control studies were included, in which 265 patients were in the case group and 301 patients in the control group. The results of meta-analysis showed that PPI was an independent risk factor for NSAIDs-induced intestinal injury (OR=1.59, 95%CI 1.07 to 2.35, P=0.02). In addition, patients with osteoarthritis (OR=2.44, 95% CI 1.11 to 5.36, P=0.03) or rheumatoid arthritis (OR=3.04, 95% CI 1.31 to 7.03, P=0.01) was associated with intestinal mucosal injury induced by NSAIDs. Gender, age, smoking history, drinking history, H2RA and rebamipide medication history, cardiovascular disease and cerebrovascular disease were not associated with intestinal injury.ConclusionsPPI is an independent risk factor for NSAIDs-induced intestinal injury. However, studies with high-quality, larger sample size are required to further verify that PPI increases the prevalence of intestinal injury.
Objectives
To systematically review the relationship between indoor decoration and childhood leukemia in China.
Methods
CNKI, WanFang Data, VIP, CBM, PubMed, EMbase and The Cochrane Library databases were electronically searched to obtain case-control studies of the relationships between indoor decoration and childhood leukemia from inception to December 2016. Two reviewers independently screened literature, extracted data and assessed the risk of bias of included studies. Then, meta-analysis was performed by using RevMan 5.3 software.
Results
A total of 13 studies involving 1 727 cases and 2 468 controls were included. The results of meta-analysis showed that indoor decoration could increase the risk of childhood leukemia in China (OR=2.69, 95%CI 1.82 to 3.98, P<0.000 01).
Conclusions
The current evidence suggests that indoor decoration is a risk factor for childhood leukemia in Chinese. Due to limited quality and quantity of the included studies, more high-quality studies are required to verify above conclusions.
ObjectiveTo systematically review the association between dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate (DHEA-S) and chronic urticarial (CU).
MethodsWe searched databases including The Cochrane Library (Issue 3, 2015), PubMed, EMbase, CBM, VIP, CNKI and WanFang Data from inception to January 2016, to collect case-control studies about the association between DHEA-S and CU. Two reviewers independently screened literature, extracted data and assessed the risk of bias of included studies. Meta-analysis was performed by using RevMan 5.3 software.
ResultsA total of 8 papers involving 9 case-control studies were included. The results of meta-analysis showed that DHEA-S might be associated with CU (SMD=-0.93, 95%CI -1.35 to -0.50, P<0.000 01). Subgroup analysis by the difference of measuring methods, indicated that DHEA-S might be associated with CU (ECLIA: SMD=-0.75, 95% CI -1.08 to -0.42, P<0.000 01; ELISA: SMD=-0.59, 95% CI -0.87 to -0.31, P<0.000 1; EIA: SMD=-2. 70, 95% CI -3.30 to -2.10, P<0.000 01). Sensitivity analysis showed that our results were reliable and stable.
ConclusionThe meta-analysis suggests that DHEA-S might be associated with CU. Due to the limited quality and quantity of included studies, more high quality studies are needed to verify the above conclusion.
ObjectiveTo systematically review the efficacy and safety of robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS) and video assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). MethodsWe searched PubMed, EMbase, The Cochrane Library (Issue 9, 2016), Web of Science, CNKI, VIP, WanFang Data and CBM databases to collect clinical studies about RATS vs. VATS for patients with NSCLC from inception to October 2016. Two reviewers independently screened literature, extracted data and assessed the risk of bias of included studies, then meta-analysis was performed by using RevMan 5.3 software.ResultsA total of 14 cohort studies involving 19 921 patients were included; among them, 4 322 cases were in the RATS group, and 15 599 were in the VATS group. The results of meta-analysis showed that the operation time (MD=22.90, 95%CI 9.97 to 35.84, P<0.000 5) was longer in the RATS group than the VATS group. However, the conversion rate (OR=0.72, 95%CI 0.44 to 1.18, P=0.20), the incidence of postoperative complications (OR=1.06, 95%CI 0.96 to 1.17, P=0.28), intraoperative blood loss (MD=2.75, 95%CI –8.39 to 13.89, P=0.63), postoperative hospitalization time (MD=–0.00, 95%CI –0.02 to 0.02, P=0.99) and in-hospital mortality rate (OR=0.60, 95%CI 0.35 to 1.05, P=0.07) were not significant differences between both groups.ConclusionThe current meta-analysis indicates that the efficacy and safety of RATS and VATS for NSCLC is equivalence, however the operation time for RATS is longer. Due to the limited quantity and quality of inclued studies, the above conclusions still need to be verified by more high quality studies.
