Publications by authors named "Isabelle Rodrigues Menezes"

Study DesignSystematic review with meta-analysis.ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the diagnostic accuracy of USG for detecting PLC injuries.MethodsA systematic search was conducted in PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science.

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Background: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy, humoral immunogenicity, safety, and tolerability of AADvac1 an active tau-targeted immunotherapy in patients with Alzheimer disease (AD) confirmed by amyloid and tau pathology.

Methods: We searched MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, and CENTRAL from inception to March 2025 for randomized placebo-controlled trials assessing AADvac1 in AD. Eligible studies included adult patients with biomarker-confirmed AD.

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BackgroundDonanemab, a monoclonal antibody targeting amyloid-β (Aβ) plaques, has shown the ability to reduce cerebral amyloid burden in early Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, uncertainties remain regarding its clinical relevance, particularly in relation to tau pathology, ε4 genotype, and methodological limitations in existing trials.ObjectiveTo conduct a systematic review and exploratory meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of donanemab in patients with mild to moderate AD.

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Background: Epilepsy affects approximately 6.4 per 1000 individuals worldwide. Despite advances in antiseizure medications (ASMs), nearly one-third of patients remain refractory to treatment, meeting criteria for drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE).

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Background: Relapsed B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) remains a therapeutic challenge, particularly in children, adolescents, and young adults. Blinatumomab, a bispecific T-cell engager targeting CD19-positive leukemic cells, has emerged as an alternative to conventional chemotherapy in post-induction consolidation. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate its impact on survival outcomes, relapse rates, and treatment-related toxicities.

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Study DesignA systematic review and meta-analysis.ObjectivesThis systematic review and meta-analysis aim to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of CT in detecting PLC injuries in traumatic thoracolumbar fractures.MethodsA comprehensive search of PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, and Web of Science was conducted up to January 2025.

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Purpose: To assess the prevalence of ocular findings in patients with psoriasis and compare the odds of developing these conditions between the psoriatic and control population through a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and Web of Science databases to identify studies reporting ocular findings in psoriasis patients. Inclusion criteria encompassed cross-sectional, case-control, cohort studies, case series, and case studies.

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