Effects of intermittent oral-esophageal tube feeding for patients with post-stroke dysphagia: A Meta-analysis (间歇性经口至食管管饲用于脑卒中后吞咽障碍患者疗效的Meta分析)... by QU Jianni (屈简妮), JIAO Meng (焦萌), GUO Hong (郭红), CHEN Shanshan (陈闪闪)

“…Methods Researches had searched CNKI, Wanfang Database, VIP, CBM, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, The Cochrane Library, Scopus, OVID and CINAHL, and references of included studies were searched, from inception to June 2022. Two trained researchers independently screened the literature, evaluated the quality and extracted the data according to the standard. …”
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Clinical Efficacy of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Combined with Cognitive Training on Patients with Post Stroke Cognitive Impairment： A Meta-Analysis by LIU Changxing, GUO Xinyi, CHANG Xiang

“…The randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of rTMS combined with cognitive training for the treatment of patients with PSCI were included, and the retrieval time was from database inception to June 2023. The primary outcome measures included Montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA), mini-mental state examination (MMSE), activities of daily living (ADL) scale and Rivermead behavioural memory test (RBMT). …”
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Progress in voluntary medical male circumcision for HIV prevention supported by the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief through 2017: longitudinal and recent cross-sectio... by Carlos Toledo, Melissa Habel, Stephanie M Davis, Jonas Z Hines, Jonathan M Grund, Renee Ridzon, Brittney Baack, Jonathan Davitte, Anne Thomas, Valerian Kiggundu, Naomi Bock, Paran Pordell, Caroline Cooney, Irum Zaidi

“…Objective This article provides an overview and interpretation of the performance of the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief’s (PEPFAR’s) male circumcision programme which has supported the majority of voluntary medical male circumcisions (VMMCs) performed for HIV prevention, from its 2007 inception to 2017, and client characteristics in 2017.Design Longitudinal collection of routine programme data and disaggregations.Setting 14 countries in sub-Saharan Africa with low baseline male circumcision coverage, high HIV prevalence and PEPFAR-supported VMMC programmes.Participants Clients of PEPFAR-supported VMMC programmes directed at males aged 10 years and above.Main outcome measures Numbers of circumcisions performed and disaggregations by age band, result of HIV test offer, procedure technique and follow-up visit attendance.Results PEPFAR supported a total of 15 269 720 circumcisions in 14 countries in Southern and Eastern Africa. …”
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Prevalence of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection in people living with HIV: a systematic review with meta-analysisResearch in context by Dimitra V. Pouliopoulou, Nicole Billias, Joy C. MacDermid, Erin Miller, Kelly K. O'Brien, Kieran L. Quinn, Monali S. Malvankar-Mehta, Tiago V. Pereira, Angela M. Cheung, Fahad Razak, Saverio Stranges, Pavlos Bobos

“…Summary: Background: Given the chronic immune activation and inflammatory milieu associated with Long COVID and HIV, we assessed the prevalence of Long COVID in adults living with HIV; and investigated whether adults living with HIV were associated with increased chance of developing Long COVID compared to adults living without HIV Methods: In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we searched Medline, EMBASE, CINHAL, PubMed and CENTRAL from inception until June 14th, 2024, for observational studies that measured the prevalence of Long COVID in adults living with HIV and the odds of developing Long COVID following a SARS-CoV-2 infection in people living with HIV compared to people living without HIV. …”
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The dose–effect relationship between acupuncture and its effect on primary insomnia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiaoni Zhang, Xiaoni Zhang, Yue Wang, Chengyong Liu, Shan Qin, Liyu Lin, Liyu Lin, Can Dong, Wenzhong Wu, Wenzhong Wu, Zhaoming Chen

“…Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to assess the relationship between the dose and efficacy of acupuncture for the treatment of PI.MethodsSeven databases were searched from inception until May 30, 2024. The included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with acupuncture for PI on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scores were divided into three categories according to the therapeutic dose of acupuncture (frequency, session, and course): low dosage, medium dosage, and high dosage. …”
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Interventions used to reduce infectious aerosol concentrations in hospitals—a reviewResearch in context by Gráinne Brady, Fiona Bennin, Rosaline De Koning, Cecilia Vindrola-Padros, Sigrún Eyrúnardóttir Clark, Manish K. Tiwari, Simon Watt, Andrea Ducci, Ryo Torii, Danielle Morris, Elizabeth Lloyd-Dehler, Jerry Slann, Fiona Stevenson, Zarnie Khadjesari, Hakim-Moulay Dehbi, Lena Ciric, Ruth Epstein, John Rubin, Catherine F. Houlihan, Rachael Hunter, Laurence B. Lovat

“…Methods: We reviewed peer-reviewed articles identified on three databases, MEDLINE, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library from inception to July 2024. 6417 articles were identified, 160 were reviewed and 18 were included. …”
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Efficacy and safety of PD-1 inhibitors as second-line treatment for advanced squamous esophageal cancer: a systematic review and network meta-analysis with a focus on PD-L1 express... by Fei Yang, Min Dan, Jindan Shi, Ling Fan, Haoluo Zhang, Tiantian Jian, Kelu Lei, Yue Wang, Juan Xin, Zhigang Yu, Wei Chen

“…To address this key issue in the second-line treatment of ESCC, we conducted a network meta-analysis (NMA) with a focus on OS benefits, particularly in patients with different levels of PD-L1 expression.MethodsA systematic search of relevant literature was conducted in Web of Science, Embase, PubMed, and Cochrane Library, covering publications from the inception of these database to June 2024. The evaluated endpoints included OS, progression-free survival (PFS), objective response rate (ORR), AEs, and Grade ≥ 3 adverse events (Grade ≥ 3 AEs). …”
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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

“…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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Engaging fathers(to-be): a pilot study on the adaptation and programme experience of SMS4baba intervention in Kenya’s informal settlements by Vibian Angwenyi, Richard Fletcher, Paul Murimi Mwangi, Margaret Kabue, Rachel Odhiambo, Stephen Mulupi, Emmanuel Kepha Obulemire, Eunice Njoroge, Eunice Ombech, Mercy Moraa Mokaya, Moses Wesala, Joyce Marangu, Amina Abubakar

“…Three focus-group discussions (FGDs) with 19 fathers were conducted at inception to inform SMS4baba content development; two post-pilot FGDs with 12 fathers explored the acceptability and feasibility of SMS4baba implementation; and 4 post-intervention FGDs with 22 fathers evaluated SMS4baba programme experiences. …”
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Heart disease in pregnancy and adverse outcomes: an umbrella review by Jiani Zhang, Jiani Zhang, Yuxin Ren, Yuxin Ren, Bingjie Li, Qi Cao, Qi Cao, Xiaodong Wang, Xiaodong Wang, Haiyan Yu, Haiyan Yu

“…BackgroundHeart disease in pregnancy encompasses both congenital heart disease and maternal-acquired heart disease, both of which are associated with an increased risk of various adverse outcomes for mothers and their offspring.ObjectiveThe objective of the study was to review and summarize the evidence regarding the association between heart disease in pregnancy and adverse outcomes in mothers and their offspring.Data sourcesA comprehensive search was conducted in Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews from inception to March 2024. The protocol for this review was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024519144).Study eligibility criteriaThis review included systematic reviews and meta-analyses that examined the association between heart disease in pregnancy and adverse outcomes for mothers and their offspring.Study appraisal and synthesis methodsData were independently extracted by two reviewers. …”
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In situ simulation for cardiopulmonary resuscitation training: A systematic review by Andrea Cortegiani, Mariachiara Ippolito, Cristian Abelairas-Gómez, Sabine Nabecker, Alexander Olaussen, Kasper G. Lauridsen, Yiqun Lin, Taylor Sawyer, Joyce Yeung, Andrew S. Lockey, Adam Cheng, Robert Greif, Aaron Donoghue, Barbara Farquharson, Chih-Wei Yang, Heike Geduld, Kathryn Eastwood, Kevin Nation, Sebastian Sch naubelt, Tasuku Matsuyama, Ying-Chih Ko, Katherine S. Allen, Tracy Kidd, Jan Breckwoldt, Ming-Ju Hsieh

“…PubMed, Embase and Cochrane were searches from inception to October 28th 2024 (PROSPERO CRD42024521780). …”
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Individual participant data meta-analysis of trials comparing frozen versus fresh embryo transfer strategy (INFORM): a protocol by Lan N Vuong, Rui Wang, Ben W Mol, Rong Li, Karin Hammarberg, Kate Brian, Yun Sun, Pollyanna Hardy, Anja Pinborg, Siladitya Bhattacharya, Sacha Stormlund, David J McLernon, Zi-Jiang Chen, Richard S Legro, Carlos Simon, Shimona Lai, Marian G Showell, Daimin Wei, Ze Wang, Keliang Wu, Xavier Santamaría, Christophe Blockeel, Femke Mol, Anna P Ferraretti, Bruce S Shapiro, Forest C Garner, Christos A Venetis, Abha Maheshwari, Gwenda Burns

“…Therefore, we plan a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis of RCTs comparing a freeze-all and a fresh transfer policy.Methods and analysis We will search electronic databases (Medline, Embase, PsycINFO and CENTRAL) and trial registries (ClinicalTrials.gov and the International Clinical Trials Registry Platform) from their inception to present to identify eligible RCTs. We will also check reference lists of relevant papers. …”
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Clinical Outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Nonagenarians: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Yan Liu, Yu Du, Mingjie Fu, Yue Ma, Deguang Wang, Jinglin Zhang, Wei Liu, Yingxin Zhao, Yujie Zhou

“…We searched PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases with predefined criteria from the inception dates to July 8, 2018. The primary clinical endpoint was 30-day and 1-year all-cause mortalities. …”
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Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in the Treatment of Aphasia after Stroke：A Meta-Analysis by CUI Ying, LI Bo, TIAN Guang

“…The randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of tDCS in the treatment of aphasia after stroke were included, and the retrieval time for each database was from inception to August 2021. The main outcome measures were clinical efficacy, aphasia symptom scores [Western aphasia battery (WAB), picture naming test, communication abilities of daily living (CADL), etc.]. …”
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Effects of non-pharmacological interventions on the depressive outcomes in people with mild cognitive impairment: an overview of systematic reviews by Chen Yaxin, Chen Yaxin, Yan Lijiao, Chen Zhao, Hu Ziteng, Zhang Fuqiang, Liu Zhenhong, Feng Luda, Li Yixiang, Dai Xiangwei, Che Qianzi, Li Huizhen, Zhang Haili, Liang Ning, Shi Nannan

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to summarize and assess the certainty of evidence of non-pharmacological interventions (NPIs) on the depressive outcomes in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) based on published systematic reviews (SRs).MethodDatabases including PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, CNKI, CBM, Wanfang and VIP database were searched from their inception to June 6, 2023. The methodological quality of the SRs was evaluated using the AMSTAR2 tool, and the quality of evidence was assessed using the Grading of Recommendation Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) framework.ResultsTwelve eligible SRs were included. …”
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Association between penicillin allergy labels and serious adverse events in hospitalized patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shipeng Zhang, Shipeng Zhang, Tianyi Dong, Jiawen Xian, Jiawen Xian, Xinyue Xiao, Xinyue Xiao, Jiaqing Yuan, Jiaqing Yuan, Tong Zeng, Tong Zeng, Kuan Deng, Kuan Deng, Rui Fu, Hanyu Wang, Hanyu Wang, Yanjie Jiang, Xueying Li, Xueying Li

“…Therefore, to systematically evaluate these effects and investigate the association between adverse clinical outcomes and the Penicillin label, we conducted this meta-analysis.MethodSearches were conducted in the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases from inception to 13 July 2024. The search strategy utilized terms (“antibiotic allergy label,” “penicillin allergy label,” and “allergy label”) and (“death,” “readmission,” “adverse outcome,” and “clinical adverse outcome”). …”
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A retrospective analysis of outcomes and complications of living- and deceased-donor split-liver transplantation in Johannesburg, South Africa by R Crawford, J Loveland, P Gaylard, J Fabian, K Kinandu, B Bobat, A Mahomed, D Parbhoo, M Beretta, S Berkenfeld, S Rambarran, F van der Schyff, L Brannigan, B Strobele

“…A total of 181 paediatric and 48 adult liver transplants have been performed since the inception of the two programmes. Chronic liver failure, specifically intra- and extrahepatic cholestatic disease, was our main indication for liver transplantation in both cohorts. …”
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Maternal and neonatal complications of pregnant women with bipolar disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysisResearch in context by Damien Etchecopar-Etchart, Masoud Rahmati, Dong Keon Yon, Lee Smith, Laurent Boyer, Guillaume Fond

“…Methods: Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a comprehensive search was conducted of PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and Google Scholar from inception to September 26th, 2024. Thirty-six outcomes were extracted from eligible articles for consideration. …”
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Influence of ethnicity on cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor efficacy and toxicity: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Roberto Buonaiuto, Aldo Caltavituro, Margherita Tafuro, Alessandra Longobardi, Giuliana Pavone, Pierluigi De Santis, Roberta Caputo, Carmine De Angelis, Lucia Del Mastro, Fabio Puglisi, Mario Giuliano, Grazia Arpino, Martina Pagliuca, Michelino De Laurentiis

“…Methods: We conducted a meta-analysis including the most recent randomized trial data systematically searched from PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane CENTRAL (from inception to May 31st, 2024) or presented in abstracts or oral presentations at the ESMO, ASCO, and SABCS international congresses. …”
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Effects of different-valent vaccines against human papillomavirus (HPV) to prevent persistent HPV16/18 infections and CIN2+ in women: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Haiyue Wu, Lucia Li, Kun Fu, YuFei Shen, Yingnan Lu, Zexi Liao, Yingzhen Liu, Wenting Zha, Lisha Wu, Yu Zhang

“…Methods: PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, Embase and ClinicalTrials.gov were searched from their inception to March 2024. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and post hoc analyses of RCTs reporting the risk of persistent HPV infections and CIN2+ among vaccinated women were included. …”
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