Ultrasound outcomes and surgical parameters of the double-layer purse-string uterine closure technique in cesarean delivery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized tri... by Mahsan Nabighadim, Maryam Vaezi, Mahsa Maghalian, Mojgan Mirghafourvand

“…Methods This systematic review and meta-analysis involved a search for relevant publications in English and Persian across multiple databases, including PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science, and SID. …”
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Game-thinking; utilizing serious games and gamification in nursing education – a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mats Nylén-Eriksen, Marko Stojiljkovic, Daniela Lillekroken, Katrin Lindeflaten, Elisabeth Hessevaagbakke, Tone Nygaard Flølo, Olav Johannes Hovland, Ada Marie Svarstad Solberg, Sylvia Hansen, Ann Kristin Bjørnnes, Christine Tørris

“…Methods A comprehensive search for relevant literature was conducted between April and May 2022 Seven databases ERIC, Scopus, ProQuest Education Source, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Embase were utilized to locate original, peer-reviewed papers published in English. …”
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Impact of cigarette taxes and prices in Latin America tobacco smoking prevalence: A systematic review by Ana Leticia Mores, Maria Eduarda Pérez-de-Oliveira, Ana Gabriela Costa Normando, Leticia Rodrigues-Oliveira, Gustavo Nader Marta, Renata Ferrarotto, Thaís Bianca Brandão, Alan Roger Santos-Silva, Ana Carolina Prado-Ribeiro

“…The searches were made in 5 databases (PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science and LILACS) in addition to the grey literature, without limitation of year, and published in English, Spanish or Portuguese. …”
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The outcomes of residual ametropia correction by LASIK and PRK on pseudophakic eyes depending on IOL model by E.P. Gurmizov, K.B. Pershin, N.F. Pashinova, A.Yu. Tsygankov

“…Considering few large comparative studies on ametropia correction by LASIK and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), we have performed a literature search in Russian and English databases throughout the time of existence of laser refractive surgery (about 20 years).…”
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CHI study: protocol for an observational cohort study on ageing and mental health in community-dwelling older adults by Lei Feng, Lieng Hsi Ling, Qiushi Feng, Rachael Zhi Yi Lee, Junhong Yu, Iris Rawtaer, Patrick Finbarr Allen, Zhiming Bao, Jeong Kyu Lee, Chin Tat Lim, Leng Leng Thang, Thet Naing, D Y Wang, Kai Zhen Yap, EH Kua, Rathi Mahendran

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Enhancing the understanding of safety and the quality of patient care among medical and health sciences students in interprofessional climate: an interventional study by Salman Yousuf Guraya, Nabil Sulaiman, Ahmed Hasswan, Vida Abdolhamid Salmanpour, Feras Jassim Jirjees, Mohamed Hassan Taha, Jennat Alamara, Sausan A.L. Kawas, Manal Awad, Jacqueline Maria Dias, Leena R. David, Mohamed Aly Haider, Shaista Salman Guraya, Nihar Ranjan Dash, Amal Al-Qallaf, Sarra Shorbagi, Ibrahim Eltayeb Mahmoud

“…The study was conducted in spring 2023, and an ethical approval was obtained from the UoS Research Ethics Committee (REC-21–12-12). After a thorough literature search, a bespoke English language questionnaire was developed covering three domains—medical professionalism, leadership in healthcare, and precision medicine. …”
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Challenges and Opportunities for Data Sharing Related to Artificial Intelligence Tools in Health Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Systematic Review and Case Study From Tha... by Aprajita Kaushik, Capucine Barcellona, Nikita Kanumoory Mandyam, Si Ying Tan, Jasper Tromp

“…MethodsFirst, we conducted a systematic literature search using PubMed, SCOPUS, Embase, Web of Science, and ACM using controlled vocabulary. …”
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Building Bridges through Writing: An Interview with Rohini Bannerjee by Sara Casco-Solís

“…Her short stories and poetry—written in both French and English—explore themes of belonging, identity and body image. …”
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An Unusual Complication of Colonic Perforation Following Percutaneous Nephrostomy in a Grade IV Blunt Renal Injury Patient by Joan Gan Cheau Yan, Tan Jih Huei, Henry Tan Chor Lip, Yuzaidi Mohamad, Rizal Imran Alwi

“…However, colonic perforation due to percutaneous nephrostomy can happen with an incidence of 0.2% as reported in the English literatures. To our knowledge, this is the first case being reported as a complication following treatment for traumatic renal injury. …”
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Adverse events associated with the delivery of telerehabilitation across rehabilitation populations: A scoping review. by Thomas Yau, Josh Chan, McKyla McIntyre, Damanveer Bhogal, Angie Andreoli, Carl Froilan D Leochico, Mark Bayley, Ailene Kua, Meiqi Guo, Sarah Munce

“…This review addresses this gap by summarizing published literature on adverse events during telerehabilitation.…”
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School-to-work and school-to-university transition and health inequalities among young adults: a scoping review by Matthias Richter, Nico Dragano, Benjamin Wachtler, Stephanie Hoffmann, Max Herke, Katharina Diehl, Marvin Reuter, Paula Mayara Matos Fialho, Maria-Inti Metzendorf, Wiebke Schüttig, Christian Deindl, Sarah Schleberger, Claudia R Pischke

“…Ovid MEDLINE and Web of Science, and websites of the International Labour Organization and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health were searched, using a predetermined search strategy. Articles in English or German published between 1 January 2000 and 3 February 2020 were considered.Data extraction To collect the main information from the selected studies, a data extraction spreadsheet was created. …”
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Clinical outcome changes in sarcopenic obesity: a meta-analysis of exercise training methods by Lei Chen, Haojing Zhou, Yichen Gong, Yi Tang, Hai Su, Zhongyi Zhang, Peijian Tong, Guoqian Chen

“…Reference materials and grey literature were also included. Selected studies underwent screening, data extraction, and quality assessment. …”
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The efficacy of Tripterygium Glycosides in the treatment of Chinese patients with thyroid-associated orbitopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mingzhe Li, Bingchen Wei, Tianshu Gao, Chenghan Gao

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to conduct a systematic review of the effectiveness and safety of Tripterygium Glycosides interventions in the treatment of Chinese patients with thyroid-associated orbitopathy (TAO).MethodsA literature search was conducted using PubMed for English sources, and the CNKI, Chinese Biomedical Database, Wanfang Database, and VIP Database for Chinese sources. …”
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Pentavalent Antimonials Combined with Other Therapeutic Alternatives for the Treatment of Cutaneous and Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis: A Systematic Review by Taisa Rocha Navasconi Berbert, Tatiane França Perles de Mello, Priscila Wolf Nassif, Camila Alves Mota, Aline Verzignassi Silveira, Giovana Chiqueto Duarte, Izabel Galhardo Demarchi, Sandra Mara Alessi Aristides, Maria Valdrinez Campana Lonardoni, Jorge Juarez Vieira Teixeira, Thaís Gomes Verziganassi Silveira

“…Only clinical trials involving the treatment for cutaneous or mucocutaneous leishmaniasis, in English, and with available abstract were added. Other types of publications, such as reviews, case reports, comments to the editor, letters, interviews, guidelines, and errata, were excluded. …”
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Process Evaluations of Interventions for the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes in Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Systematic Review by Iklil Iman Mohd Sa'id, Natasha Hotung, Madeleine Benton, Iliatha Papachristou Nadal, Anisah Baharom, Matthew Prina, Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof, Kimberley Goldsmith, Samantha Birts, Ching Siew Mooi, Angus Forbes, Khalida Ismail, Boon How Chew

“…Exclusion criteria were studies not published in English; studies where the target population was women who had a family history of T2D or women who were menopausal or postmenopausal; and gray literature, including abstracts in conference proceedings. …”
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Meta-Analysis of Acupuncture on Physical and Activity Participation Related Functions of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders by CHEN Qiang, KAN Mengfan, JIANG Xiaoyu, LIU Huifen, SUN Wenyu, BI Hongyan

“…Two researchers independently conducted literature screening, data extraction and quality assessment, and the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool was used for quality assessment. …”
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Leer rápido no siempre es igual a comprender: Examinando la relación entre velocidad y comprensión/Reading Fast is not always the same as Understanding: Examining the Relationship... by Gabriela Silva-Maceda, Silvia Romero-Contreras

“…Findings are interpreted in light of the existing literature. …”
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Multidimensional features of sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in the elderly: a case report and systematic review by Jiangfeng Liao, Jiangfeng Liao, Wenming Hu, Wenming Hu, Shiheng Chen, Chunyu Huang, Chunyu Huang, Senwei Dong, Senwei Dong, Wanjin Chen, Wanjin Chen, Xiaochun Chen, Longfei Chen, Longfei Chen

“…This study aims to enunciate the multidimensional features of sCJD in this group.MethodsA case of probable sCJD was reported in a 90-year-old Chinese man with initial dizziness. Then, available English literature of the elderly sCJD cases (aged 80 years and over) was reviewed and analyzed. …”
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Father’s Perceptions of their Role and Involvement in the Family: A Qualitative Study in a Colombian Sample / Percepciones del padre sobre su rol e involucramiento en la familia: u... by Sonia Carrillo, Milton E. Bermúdez, Liliana Suárez, María Camila Gutiérrez, Ximena Delgado

“… English The purpose of this study was to explore fathers’ perceptions about their role in the family, and the characteristics of their involvement in their children’s lives in the Colombian context. …”
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Integrated analysis of the prevalence and influencing factors of poststroke dysphagia by Xiaopeng Wen, Baochao Fan, Jie Zhan, Hao Wen, Huihui Ban, Yujiao Yang, Chenyang Tao, Cui Li, Kunbin Li, Liming Lu

“…Our study seeks to fill this knowledge gap by exploring the overall prevalence of PSD and its influencing factors. Methods A search of English-language literature from database inception from 2005 until May 2022 was performed using PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Scopus. …”
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