Relationship between meteorological factors and the incidence of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Guangju Mo, Hongmei Zhu, Jing Li, Huaiping Zhu, Qiyong Liu

“…Conclusions Factors such as temperature, humidity, precipitation, sunshine duration, and atmospheric pressure are related to the incidence of SFTS with a certain lag effect. Future studies on the relationship between meteorological factors and the incidence of SFTS should fully consider human activities and environmental factors, and explore the pathogenesis and transmission mechanisms in greater depth, so as to provide targeted preventive measures. …”
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Current update on surgical management for spinal tuberculosis: a scientific mapping of worldwide publications by Romaniyanto Romaniyanto, Muhana Fawwazy Ilyas, Aldebaran Lado, Daffa Sadewa, Daffa Sadewa, Dykall Naf'an Dzikri, Enrico Ananda Budiono, Enrico Ananda Budiono

“…This bibliometric analysis provides valuable insights into the global research landscape, guiding future studies in the management of spinal TB.…”
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The research progress and prospects of circadian rhythm in obesity: a bibliometric analysis by Ye Dou, Xiaojin Guo, Xuefei Wang, Aolong He, Fanghe Li, Kuo Gao

“…These findings provide researchers critical directions for future studies and may have significant implications for clinical practice and public health policy.…”
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Comprehensive analysis of histophysiology, transcriptomics and metabolomics in goslings exposed to gossypol acetate: unraveling hepatotoxic mechanisms by Jun Yu, Jun Yu, Haiming Yang, Jian Wang, Zixin Huang, Shi Chen, Hongchang Zhao, Jun Wang, Zhiyue Wang

“…These findings highlight the vulnerability of mitochondria and critical metabolic pathways, providing insights into the molecular mechanisms of GA toxicity and guiding future studies on mitigating GA-induced liver damage in goslings.…”
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Mapping the Landscape of Digital Health Intervention Strategies: 25-Year Synthesis by Shiyu Liu, Jingru Ma, Meichen Sun, Chao Zhang, Yujing Gao, Jinghong Xu

“…They have evolved from simple approaches to sophisticated, personalized techniques and are trending toward multifaceted interventions, leveraging advanced technologies for real-time monitoring and feedback. Future studies should focus on rigorous evaluations, long-term effectiveness, and tailored approaches for diverse populations, and more attention should be given to vulnerable groups.…”
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Assessment of interocular symmetry of choroidal vascularity index and thickness in patients with systemic sclerosis: a prospective study by Anna Raciborska, Barbara Pieklarz, Ewa Gińdzieńska-Sieśkiewicz, Agnieszka Zonenberg, Otylia Kowal-Bielecka, Joanna Konopińska, Diana A. Dmuchowska

“…This conclusion may contribute to the design and interpretation of future studies. It also broadens our knowledge of SSc pathophysiology.…”
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Exploring postpartum women’s experiences, perspectives, and expectations in maternal health care at a Chinese maternity care center: a qualitative study by Xiaoqian Zhang, Yang Liu, Tang Li, Frank Buntinx, Mieke Vermandere

“…These findings provide a foundation for improving postpartum care policies and practices, with implications for creating more supportive environments for new mothers. Future studies are encouraged to expand the participant diversity, explore diverse cultural settings, and apply quantitative methods to validate these outcomes.…”
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Machine Learning in the Management of Patients Undergoing Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Scoping Review by Aijing Luo, Wei Chen, Hongtao Zhu, Wenzhao Xie, Xi Chen, Zhenjiang Liu, Zirui Xin

“…While guiding data preparation and model selection for future studies, this review highlights the need to address prevalent limitations, including lack of external validation, and to further explore model generalization and interpretability.…”
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Impact of the abolition of copayments on the GP-centred coordination of care in Bavaria, Germany: analysis of routinely collected claims data by Werner Maier, Antonius Schneider, Lars Schwettmann, Ewan Donnachie, Martin Tauscher, Roman Gerlach, Klaus Linde, Michaela Olm

“…This suggests that the copayment was a partly effective tool to support coordinated care. Future studies are required to investigate how the gatekeeping function of GPs in Germany can best be strengthened while minimising the associated administrative overhead.…”
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Digital leadership in quantity surveying: unveiling key characteristics and their role in driving digital transformation by Darren Vermaak, Gerrit Crafford

“…However, the study acknowledges some limitations, most notably its focus on South African firms, which may limit the generalisability of its findings. Future studies with a broader geographic and sectoral scope are needed to validate and improve on these findings. …”
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Analgesia and sedation strategies in neonates undergoing whole-body therapeutic hypothermia: A scoping review. by Mahima Joshi, Javed Muneer, Lawrence Mbuagbaw, Ipsita Goswami

“…There is insufficient data on the long-term neurological outcomes of exposure to these medications, adjusted for underlying brain injury and severity of encephalopathy. Future studies will need to develop framework tools to enable precise control of sedation/analgesia drug exposure customized to individual patient needs.…”
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Pre- and Post-Operative Pain Intensity and Physical Activity Levels in Individuals with Acetabular Dysplasia Undergoing Periacetabular Osteotomy: A Prospective Cohort Study by Naif Alrashdi, Robert Motl, Elroy Aguiar, Donald Lein Jr, Suzanne Perumean-Chaney, Michael Ryan, Matthew Ithurburn

“… # Conclusions Individuals with AD reported significant pain reduction at one month and up to six months after PAO, but PA levels did not change six months after PAO compared to baseline testing. Future studies should consider examining longitudinal pain recovery and PA improvements over longer periods of time with larger samples of individuals with AD undergoing PAO and identifying modifiable factors to minimize pain and increase PA participation…”
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Physical and emotional abuse with internet addiction and anxiety as a mediator and physical activity as a moderator by Jinyin Peng, Yang Liu, Xubo Wang, Zhenxiu Yi, Lei Xu, Fulan Zhang

“…It is also critical that future studies validate these findings on a large, multi-country basis.…”
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Agreement Between Provider-Completed and Patient-Completed Preoperative Frailty Screening Using the Clinical Risk Analysis Index: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study by Mehraneh Khalighi, Amy C Thomas, Karl J Brown, Katherine C Ritchey

“…ConclusionsRAI-C had moderate agreement when completed by providers versus the participants themselves, with more than a third of patient-completed screens resulting in a higher frailty classification. Future studies will need to explore the differences between and accuracy of RAI-C screening approaches to inform best practices for preoperative RAI-C assessment implementation.…”
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Cytokinin Oxidase (CKX) Family Members in ‘duli’ (<i>Pyrus betulifolia Bunge</i>): Genome-Wide Identification and Tissue Expression Profile Under Abiotic Stress by Weimin Wang, Ting Xie, Jiaojiao He, Kuozhen Nie, Zijuan He, Yuxing Zhang, Yingli Li

“…These findings provide valuable insights for future studies on the functional role of <i>PbCKX</i> genes in abiotic stress responses in ‘duli’.…”
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The Effect of Whole-Body Vibration on Upper Extremity Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study by Marianna Kelaiditi, Alexandra Lepoura, Anna Christakou, Nikolaos Chrysagis, Vasiliki Sakellari

“…This pilot study highlights the feasibility of UEVT-WBV as an adjunct therapy in pediatric CP rehabilitation, providing foundational data for future studies. Further studies are needed to isolate the effects of UEVT-WBV and to identify its potential in targeted subpopulations.…”
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Protocol of the Nutritional, Psychosocial, and Environmental Determinants of Neurodevelopment and Child Mental Health (COINCIDE) study [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Eunice Lobo, Jyothi S. Menon, Deepa R., Supriya Bhavnani, Onno CP van Schayck, Shweta Dixit, Prashanth Nuggehalli Srinivas, Aditi Roy, Sumathi Swaminathan, Ruby Gupta, Poornima Prabhakaran, Prashanth Thankachan, Giridhara Rathnaiah Babu, Debarati Mukherjee, Siddhartha Mandal, Gauri Divan

“…The COINCIDE research infrastructure will comprise a valuable global health resource, including prospective cohort data, validated study tools, and stored biological and environmental samples for future studies.…”
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Can muscle synergies shed light on the mechanisms underlying motor gains in response to robot-assisted gait training in children with cerebral palsy? by Gloria P. Vergara-Diaz, Stefano Sapienza, Jean-François Daneault, Eric Fabara, Catherine Adans-Dester, Giacomo Severini, Vincent C. K. Cheung, Carmen Echevarría Ruiz de Vargas, Donna Nimec, Paolo Bonato

“…However, no statistically significant correlations were identified at the group level. Future studies relying on larger datasets are needed to further investigate this observation and potential underlying mechanisms.…”
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Comparative response mechanisms of two cultivars of Musa paradisiaca L. to Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense infection by Yajie Duan, Yajie Duan, Zhiwei Jia, Zhiwei Lu, Huigang Hu, Rulin Zhan

“…The evidence documented in our research provides a framework for a deeper understanding of the disease resistance mechanisms in bananas, laying a solid theoretical foundation for future studies in this area.…”
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The safety and effectiveness of tDCS for epileptic patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiao-Tong Ding, Ming-Yu Hu, Chi Wang, Wei-Ye Kang, Jin-Zhao Huang, Rui-Yu Wang, Qiu-Song Shen, Hou-Ming Kan

“…The current evidence is limited to support tDCS treatment for depression, anxiety, and cognitive function in epilepsy patients. Future studies should be standardized and personalized, ensure higher methodological rigor, and probe long-term effects to prove the findings further.…”
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