ArticleAmerican journal of translational research2025
Efficacy and safety of blood purification in the treatment of autoimmune encephalitis: a meta-analysis.
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Abstract
objectiveTo systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of blood purification in the treatment of autoimmune encephalitis (AE).
methodsDatabases including PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library were systematically searched. Prospective and retrospective cohort studies were included. Data on patients' baseline characteristics, interventions, and outcomes were extracted. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) was used to assess the quality of included studies. Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.4 software.
resultsFifteen studies (531 patients) were included; NOS scores of 7-9 indicated high quality. Efficacy analysis showed that in studies with control groups, blood purification significantly increased the likelihood of clinical improvement (Odds Ratio (OR)=5.61, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) [2.72, 11.56],
conclusionBlood purification can significantly improve clinical outcomes in AE patients, but it is associated with higher risks of adverse events and relapse.
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