Potential Correlation Between Eczema and Hematological Malignancies Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Eczema characterized by itch, sleeplessness, and adverse effects on quality of life is associated with a risk of hematological malignancies. However, there is a controversy pertaining to whether this association implies a greater or lesser risk of hematological cancers. We aimed to explore the link between eczema and hematological malignancies risk.

Methods

We systematically searched PubMed and Embase databases from their inception to February 17, 2022. Two reviewers independently screened articles, extracted data and assessed study quality, respectively. The odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were pooled by using fixed or random-effects models.

Results

29 studies involving 2,521,574 participants examined the contribution of eczema to hematologi

SUBMITTER: Liang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9277696 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature