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A network meta-analysis confirmed the efficacy of methotrexate for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and validated it as the primary reference conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug for treatment in this population.

Background and objectives: Vasovasostomy is a cost-effective procedure for the reversal of vasectomy. A water-tight adequately blood-supplied mucosal anastomosis is required for better outcomes. This review aimed to compare the outcome of vasovasostomy performed by three different techniques: macroscopic, pure microsurgical, and robot-assisted microsurgical techniques. Methods: Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane library databases were searched for relevant studies from January ...

Deferring umbilical cord clamping reduced deaths before discharge by around 30%.

A comprehensive study exploring NSCLC subgroup responses to immunotherapy may help determine which patients are less likely to benefit from these agents.

A rise in total knee arthroplasty doesn’t appear to be due to operations on healthier patients, according to a meta-analysis. Questions remain about the best time for patients to undergo the procedure.

A systematic review and meta-analysis support the use of oral naltrexone and acamprosate, coupled with psychosocial support, to reduce drinking among adults with alcohol use disorder.

Investigators say their meta-analysis of 16 trials spanning six decades highlights the benefits patients and oncologists can expect from regional lymph node radiation for early breast cancer.

Further analyses from the ARTESIA study and the previous NOAH-AFNET 6 trial are needed to try to identify groups where the benefit may outweigh the risk, researchers say.

Patients with immune-mediated diseases and a history of malignancy had similar rates of cancer recurrence whether or not they were receiving immunosuppressive treatments.

Given the increased risk of postcolonoscopy colorectal cancer associated with low ADR, improving [this performance metric] has become a major focus for quality improvement.