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SynthesisDrug design, development and therapy2018

Fatal adverse events with molecular targeted agents in the treatment of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Xiaofei Li, Jia Wan, Zhenping Wu, Juncai Tu, Yongtao Hu, Shuang Wu, Lianqing Lou

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Synthesis in Drug design, development and therapy, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3citing papers in PubMed
0.7field-weighted citation impact, top 29% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Lenvatinib for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Literature Review.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Xiaofei LiDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Yiwu Central Hospital, Yiwu, China, loulanqing2017@tom.com.
Jia WanThe First Hospital of Nanchang, Nanchang, China.
Zhenping WuGastroenterology Department, Jinhua Central Hospital, Jinhua, China.
Juncai TuDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Yiwu Central Hospital, Yiwu, China, loulanqing2017@tom.com.
Yongtao HuDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Yiwu Central Hospital, Yiwu, China, loulanqing2017@tom.com.
Shuang WuDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Yiwu Central Hospital, Yiwu, China, loulanqing2017@tom.com.
Lianqing LouDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Yiwu Central Hospital, Yiwu, China, loulanqing2017@tom.com.
Nanchang University · CN

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimsConcerns have increased about the risk of fatal adverse events (FAEs) associated with molecular targeted agents (MTAs) in the treatment of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The purpose of this study is to investigate the overall incidence and risk of FAEs in advanced HCC with administration of MTAs by using a meta-analysis of available clinical trials. MATERIALS AND

methodsElectronic databases were searched for relevant articles before March 2017. Eligible studies were selected according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) statement. Pooled incidence, Peto ORs and 95% CIs were calculated according to the heterogeneity of selected studies.

resultsA total of 4,716 HCC participants from 10 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were finally considered for this meta-analysis. The pooled incidence of death due to MTAs was 2.1% (95% CI 1.6%-2.8%) with a Peto OR of 1.79 (95% CI 1.07-3.01;

conclusionClinicians should be aware of the risks of FAEs during the administration of MTAs in advanced HCC patients, especially for patients with abnormal liver function. However, the use of sorafenib remains justified in its approved indications due to their potential survival benefits and limited toxicities.

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Molecular Targeted TherapyAgedAlanineAntineoplastic AgentsCarcinoma, HepatocellularHumansLiver NeoplasmsMiddle AgedRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicRisk FactorsSorafenibTriazinesAlanineAntineoplastic AgentsbrivanibSorafenibTriazinesclinical trialsliver cancernovel molecular agents

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PMID30271119
PMCPMC6151100
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