Industry Summary: The objective of this research was to perform a systematic review of the scientific literature related to pork intake and type 2 diabetes, insulin-resistance syndrome (metabolic syndrome) or its components. Using scientific literature search tools, studies that could be relevant to the topic were identified and reviewed for appropriateness in meeting the inclusion and exclusio...

BACKGROUND Our Center recently conducted a systematic review of the manifestations and management of chronic insomnia in adults. The efficacy and safety of benzodiazepines and nonbenzodiazepines, relative to placebo, were compared indirectly. OBJECTIVES Determine how the results of indirect comparisons made in the review compare with the results of direct comparisons, as well as with estimate...

OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to apply published appropriateness criteria for single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) in a single academic medical center. BACKGROUND The American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) have developed appropriateness criteria for stress SPECT MPI to a...

The study primarily aimed at assessing the appropriateness of antibiotic prescriptions in a section of public health institutions in Lesotho using an assessment tool formulated from principles of antibiotic prescribing. Relevant data on procedures of infection diagnosis and prescribed antibiotics were collected from both inpatient and outpatient case reports for a one-month period in five publi...

Introduction: Utilization of the Emergency Department (ED) for non-urgent care increases demand services, therefore reducing avoidable attendance is an important area intervention in prevention ED crowding. This study aims to develop a consensus among clinicians across settings about “appropriateness” at Ireland. Method: The Better Data, Planning was multi-center, cross-sectional investigating ...