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Gastroenterology
Meta-analysis
Carvedilol and endoscopic variceal ligation show similar efficacy for preventing variceal bleeding in cirrhosis
Comparing Carvedilol and Endoscopic Procedures to Prevent Bleeding in Liver Cirrhosis
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials involving 1385 patients found no significant difference between carvedilol and endoscopic…
Doctors are looking at whether the drug carvedilol works as well as endoscopic procedures to stop dangerous bleeding in patients with liver …
Aug 1, 2026
Gastroenterology
Meta-analysis
Network meta-analysis compares preventive measures for esophageal variceal bleeding in 6510 cirrhosis patients
New Combo Stops Bleeding Better Than Old Drugs
This network meta-analysis synthesizes data from 6510 patients with liver cirrhosis and esophageal varices regarding primary preventive meas…
Combining two specific medicines stops dangerous stomach bleeding better than older single-drug treatments for people with advanced liver sc…
Frontiers
Apr 16, 2026
Cardiology
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis finds beta-blockers may reduce cardiotoxicity risk during cancer therapy
Heart-Protecting Meds Show Promise for Cancer Patients
A meta-analysis of 19 RCTs in patients receiving anthracyclines and/or trastuzumab found beta-blockers improved LVEF (WMD=2.19) and reduced…
Two specific heart medications stand out as the most effective shields against heart damage caused by powerful cancer treatments.
Frontiers
Apr 13, 2026