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Effects of Flavanols in Cocoa on Platelet Activity

University of California 2005 n=16 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Debra A. Pearson, Roberta R. Holt, Dietrich Rein, Teresa Paglieroni, Harold H. Schmitz, Carl L. Keen

Title

Effects of Flavanols in Cocoa on Platelet Activity

Hypothesis

Flavanol-rich cocoa can modulate platelet function and reduce platelet reactivity.

Conclusion

Consumption of flavanol-rich cocoa inhibits platelet activity and may provide cardiovascular protection.

Using ECMO for Heart Support After Surgery

Klinikum Augsburg, Germany 2011 n=19 publication Evidence: low

Jaschinski UJ, Kierschke G, Forst H, Beyer M

Title

Using ECMO for Heart Support After Surgery

Hypothesis

What factors predict poor outcomes for patients using ECMO after heart surgery?

Conclusion

ECMO after open heart surgery showed a very high mortality rate of 68.5%, indicating it may not be suitable for patients who had CPR before surgery.

Understanding Virologic Responses in Chronic Hepatitis B Treatment

NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford, UK 2024 n=1885 publication 10 minutes Evidence: high

Wang Tingyan, Campbell Cori, Stockdale Alexander J., Todd Stacy, McIntyre Karl, Frankland Andrew, Jaworski Jakub, Glampson Ben, Papadimitriou Dimitri, Mercuri Luca, Mayer Erik, Jones Christopher R., Salih Hizni, Roadknight Gail, Little Stephanie, Noble Theresa, Várnai Kinga A., Davis Cai, Heinson Ashley I., George Michael, Borca Florina, English Louise, Romão Luis, Ramlakhan David, Barnes Eleanor, Matthews Philippa C., Gelson William, Cooke Graham S., Khakoo Salim I., Nastouli Eleni, Davies Jim, Woods Kerrie, Ryder Stephen, Elsharkawy Ahmed, Easom Nicholas, Bernal William, Ahmad Shazaad, Macdonald Douglas, MacNaughton Heidi, Kim Yun, Meneses Josune Olza, Roberts Timothy, Roberts Lara, Higgins Finola, Vilar Javier, Norris Ruth, Tilston George, Serafimova Ilina, Montague Sarah, Verheyden Juliette, Juurlink Irene, Jack Kathryn, Waldren-Glenn Alex, Poole Lizzie, Day Victoria, Reglar Berit

Title

Understanding Virologic Responses in Chronic Hepatitis B Treatment

Hypothesis

What are the distinct virologic trajectories in chronic hepatitis B patients undergoing nucleos(t)ide analogue therapy?

Conclusion

There is significant heterogeneity in virologic response to nucleos(t)ide analogue therapy in chronic hepatitis B patients, with over 20% showing potentially suboptimal responses.

Flavanols and Proanthocyanidins in Foods

Masterfoods, Incorporated 2005 publication Evidence: moderate

MARK A. KELM, JOHN F. HAMMERSTONE, HAROLD H. SCHMITZ

Title

Flavanols and Proanthocyanidins in Foods

Hypothesis

The study investigates the reliability and accuracy of methods for quantifying flavanols and proanthocyanidins in foods.

Conclusion

Reliable analytical methods are essential for accurately assessing the health benefits of flavanols and proanthocyanidins in foods.

Comparing Off-Pump and On-Pump Heart Surgery

Cairo University Hospitals 2011 n=65 publication Evidence: moderate

El-Abd H, Salah S

Title

Comparing Off-Pump and On-Pump Heart Surgery

Hypothesis

Does off-pump coronary bypass surgery reduce complications compared to on-pump surgery in Egyptian patients?

Conclusion

Off-pump surgery had a higher incidence of complications and mortality compared to on-pump surgery, but no significant differences in graft patency were found at 6 months.

Cocoa Flavanols and Their Effects on Red Blood Cells

University of California 2005 n=8 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Qin Yan Zhu, Derek D. Schramm, Heidrun B. Gross, Roberta R. Holt, Sun H. Kim, Tomoko Yamaguchi, Catherine L. Kwik-Uribe, Carl L. Keen

Title

Cocoa Flavanols and Their Effects on Red Blood Cells

Hypothesis

The study aims to investigate the effect of a flavonoid-rich cocoa beverage on the resistance of human erythrocytes to oxidative stress.

Conclusion

The consumption of a flavonoid-rich cocoa beverage significantly reduces the susceptibility of human erythrocytes to free radical-induced hemolysis.

Cerebral Desaturation Events in ICU After Cardiac Surgery

North Shore University Health System 2011 n=40 publication Evidence: moderate

Greenberg S, Garcia A, Howard L, Fasanella R, Vender J

Title

Cerebral Desaturation Events in ICU After Cardiac Surgery

Hypothesis

There is a high incidence of cerebral desaturation events during the first 6 hours of ICU admission following cardiac surgery.

Conclusion

The study found a high incidence of cerebral desaturation events (32.5%) in cardiac surgical patients during the immediate postoperative period.

Cord Clamping in Preterm Infants: A Study on Survival Outcomes

Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam 2024 n=669 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Knol Ronny, Brouwer Emma, van den Akker Thomas, DeKoninck Philip L.J., Onland Wes, Vermeulen Marijn J., de Boode Willem P., van Kaam Anton H., Lopriore Enrico, Reiss Irwin K.M., Hutten G. Jeroen, Prins Sandra A., Mulder Estelle E.M., d’Haens Esther J., Hulzebos Christian V., Bouma Helene A., van Sambeeck Sam J., Niemarkt Hendrik J., van der Putten Mayke E., Lebon Tinta, Zonnenberg Inge A., Nuytemans Debbie H., Willemsen Sten P., Polglase Graeme R., Steggerda Sylke J., Hooper Stuart B., te Pas Arjan B.

Title

Cord Clamping in Preterm Infants: A Study on Survival Outcomes

Hypothesis

Does physiological-based cord clamping improve survival without major cerebral injury or necrotizing enterocolitis in very preterm infants compared to time-based cord clamping?

Conclusion

Physiological-based cord clamping did not increase survival without major cerebral injury or necrotizing enterocolitis compared to time-based cord clamping in very preterm infants.

Manual Hyperinflation Helps Lung Function After Heart Surgery

Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands 2011 n=100 publication Evidence: moderate

Paulus F, Veelo DP, De Nijs SB, Bresser P, De Mol BA, Beenen LF, Binnekade JM, Schultz MJ

Title

Manual Hyperinflation Helps Lung Function After Heart Surgery

Hypothesis

Does manual hyperinflation prevent the reduction of functional residual capacity in cardiac surgical patients?

Conclusion

Manual hyperinflation helps maintain lung function in the days following heart surgery.

Study of a Mouse Antibody Against Laminin-1

Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine and Dentistry 2005 n=10 publication 15 minutes Evidence: moderate

Akane Kondo, Junko Inagaki, Kazuko Kobayashi, Hideo Tsukamoto, Daisuke Yamamoto, Mikiya Nakatsuka, Nobuharu Suzuki, Motoyoshi Nomizu, Satoshi Amano, Hidehiko Matsubayashi, Tatsuji Yasuda, Luis R. Lopez, Yehuda Shoenfeld, Tsunehisa Makino, Eiji Matsuura

Title

Study of a Mouse Antibody Against Laminin-1

Hypothesis

Autoantibodies against laminin-1 may directly affect the development and differentiation of basement membranes in placenta and/or embryos.

Conclusion

The AK8 monoclonal antibody specifically recognizes a structure in the G domain of laminin-a1 and may be useful for developing a mouse model for autoimmune-mediated fetal loss.

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