The nature of self-medication in Uganda: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Danladi Makeri, Priscilla Peter Dilli, Theophilus Pius, Naheem Adekilekun Tijani, Abdullateef Afolabi Opeyemi, Kadai Alhaji Lawan, Shango Patience Emmanuel Jakheng, Reagan Muhwezi, Ambrose Shabohurira, Ibe Michael Usman, Ezera Agwu

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the prevalence and factors associated with self-medication in Uganda. …”
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The Dose Makes the Poison: Sugar and Obesity in the United States – a Review by Samir Faruque, Janice Tong, Vuk Lacmanovic, Christiana Agbonghae, Dulce M Minaya, Krzysztof Czaja

“…We also review the process by which sugar is converted to fat and stored in the human body. …”
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Effective interventions to prevent youth vaping behaviours: a rapid review by Ana Paula Belon, Laura Nieuwendyk, Tasha Allen, Melissa Worrell, Candace I J Nykiforuk

“…Objective To identify effective policies and non-policy interventions preventing youth vaping behaviour initiation and assess their effectiveness by the level of intrusiveness and subpopulations.Design This systematic rapid review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.Data sources Searches on MEDLINE and APA-PsycINFO for studies published between January 2019 and November 2023.Eligibility criteria Observational, intervention or mixed-method studies and quantitative systematic reviews/meta-analyses measuring the impact of interventions on youth (6–18 years) who never vaped or who had experimentally vaped.Data extraction and synthesis A predesigned form was used to extract data. …”
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Resilience-based interventions in the public sector workplace: a systematic review by Malin H. L. Hollaar, Bram Kemmere, Paul L. Kocken, Semiha Denktaş

“…Therefore, the aim of this systematic review is (1) to identify how resilience is defined within different workplace interventions, translated into intervention content, and measured in these interventions; and (2) to synthesize the effectiveness of these interventions. …”
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Do-It-Yourself Devices for Training CPR in Laypeople: A Scoping Review by Tina van Duijn

“…While there is a need for a more comprehensive search and full systematic review, the findings serve as a starting point for future investigations and support evidence-based choices regarding DIY manikins for teaching adult CPR.Introduction: La réanimation cardiopulmonaire (RCP) est une compétence vitale qui peut sauver des vies, mais son apprentissage peut être entravé par le coût et la complexité des équipements commerciaux. …”
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Treatment approaches for idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis: a systematic review with meta-analysis by Annik Steimer, Mike O. Becker

“…Abstract Background Currently, there is no standard therapy for idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis, so a systematic review was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of different treatment approaches. …”
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The effects of active play interventions on children’s fundamental movement skills: a systematic review by Xinmiao Zhang, Changhao Tang, Miao Geng, Kai Li, Cong Liu, Yujun Cai

“…Therefore, the primary objective of this systematic review was to determine the effects of AP interventions on FMS in typically developing children. …”
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Dedifferentiated Leiomyosarcoma of the Auricle with Heterologous Osteosarcoma Component: Case Report and Literature Review by Andrea Dekanić, Nives Jonjić, Anita Savić Vuković

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Cannabinoids and Their Role in Chronic Pain Treatment: Current Concepts and a Comprehensive Review by Islam Shehata, Ahmed Hashim, Ahmed Saad Elsaeidy, Anagha Nair, Ivan Urits, Omar Viswanath, Alan D. Kaye, Marian Habib

“…The usage of cannabinoids and their related synthetic chemical compounds has emerged as a choice in the management of different chronic pain conditions is being evaluated, however, the efficacy is still not consistently established. …”
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Exploring the Evolution and Diverse Applications of Immobilized Glucose Oxidase: A Comprehensive Review by G. Sreenivasulu, R.Ramakoteswara Rao

“…This review provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and methods of enzyme immobilization in general and specifically focuses on a chronological survey of immobilized glucose oxidase. …”
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Total Knee Arthroplasty in Ochronosis Arthropathy: A Case Report and Systematic Review by Wu Chean Lee, Tong Leng Tan, Ying Ho Chan

“…There is no particular TKA design that proved to be superior in our systematic review of 19 publications regarding TKA as all reported good outcomes. …”
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Literature review of spontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhage: treatment management and prevention (Part II) by J. Grigaitė, G. Rutkauskaitė, L. Piliponis, J. Ščerbak, D. Jatužis, J. Valaikienė

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Influencing factors of adherence to sustainable diets: a systematic review of behavioral theories by Seyedeh Fatemeh Fatemi, Seyedeh Fatemeh Fatemi, Hadi Tehrani, Hadi Tehrani, Maryam Khosravi, Maryam Khosravi, Hassan Doosti, Niloufar Rasaei, Seyyed Reza Sobhani

“…This systematic review aims to identify factors influencing adherence to a sustainable diet based on behavioral theories. …”
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Long-term outcomes of corneal transplantation: a review of 8,378 patients by Mohammad Nasser Hashemian, Mohammad Javad Zia, Masoud Khorrami-Nejad, Qaysser Sattar Abed, Hesam Hashemian

“…Methods Utilizing a comprehensive dataset from the hospital’s Hospital Information System, the study reviewed the records of 8,378 patients who underwent corneal transplants between 2009 and 2022. …”
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Advances in tissue engineering of peripheral nerve and tissue innervation – a systematic review by Jayson Sueters, Rowan van Heiningen, Ralph de Vries, Zeliha Guler, Judith Huirne, Theo Smit

“…Auto- and allografts are the first choice of treatment, but tissue survival or functionality is not guaranteed due to often limited vascular and neural networks. …”
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The role of health literacy in intervention studies targeting children living with overweight or obesity and their parents—a systematic mixed methods review by Heidi Holmen, Heidi Holmen, Tone Nygaard Flølo, Tone Nygaard Flølo, Christine Tørris, Astrid Torbjørnsen, Kari Almendingen, Kirsti Riiser, Kirsti Riiser

“…Health literacy has been suggested as a feasible concept for enabling informed health choices in weight management interventions for children and their parents. …”
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The Use of Artificial Intelligence and Wearable Inertial Measurement Units in Medicine: Systematic Review by Ricardo Smits Serena, Florian Hinterwimmer, Rainer Burgkart, Rudiger von Eisenhart-Rothe, Daniel Rueckert

“…ObjectiveThis systematic review aims to evaluate the integration of AI models with wearable IMUs in health care, identifying current applications, challenges, and future opportunities. …”
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Generalized Aggressive Periodontitis and Its Treatment Options: Case Reports and Review of the Literature by T. Roshna, K. Nandakumar

“…This paper attempts to describe the clinical and radiographic diagnostic features and the current treatment options along with a suggested protocol for comprehensive management of generalized aggressive periodontitis patients with case reports and a brief review.…”
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Soft Tissue Reconstruction following Hemipelvectomy: Eight-Year Experience and Literature Review by A. Z. Mat Saad, A. S. Halim, W. I. Faisham, W. S. Azman, W. Zulmi

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Bibliometric study of plastics microfluidic chip from 1994 to 2022: A review by Rhesa Muhammad Faisal, Olusola Olaitan Ayeleru, Helen Uchenna Modekwe, Ishmael Matala Ramatsa

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