Hyperuricemia Increases the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Zheng Gao, Hekai Shi, Wei Xu, Zhengzhao Guan, Xiuxiu Su, Nuojin Guo, Huijie Ma

“…And design of the observational studies brought heterogeneity, but no uncertainties. …”
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Preoperative dental assessment for the reduction of periprosthetic joint infections in patients undergoing total joint replacement: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zbigniew Putowski, Magdalena Miłobędzka, Michał Kisiołek, Wojciech Szczeklik, Roman Jaeschke, Piotr Puc, Katarzyna Szczeklik

“…The analysis included five observational studies. Considering PJI as an outcome, the total risk of bias was assessed as serious. …”
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A systematic review on the influence of coagulopathy and immune activation on New Onset Atrial Fibrillation in patients with sepsis. by Brian W Johnston, Michael Downes, Angela Hall, Zachary Thomas, Ingeborg D Welters

“…<h4>Results</h4>We identified 1776 articles; and 12 articles were included in this review. 8 articles were retrospective observational studies and 4 were prospective observational studies. …”
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Translation, cultural adaptation and validation of the Achilles Tendon Total Rupture Score (ATRS) into Spanish: a study protocol by Armando Calleja-Rodríguez, Beatriz Ruiz-Ruiz, Ángel González-de-la-Flor, María García Arrabé

“…This study protocol outlines a cross-sectional design adhering to Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology and Checklist for Reporting Results of Internet E-Surveys guidelines for observational studies and online surveys. …”
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The Impact of Antibiotics on the Development of Colorectal Cancer – A Review of Current Insights and Directions for Future Research by Karol Zagórski, Mateusz Kozik, Nina Skalska-Dziobek, Weronika Małagocka, Karolina Chybowska, Maria Naruszewicz, Przemysław Cetnarowski

“…Systematic reviews, meta-analyses, clinical trials and observational studies were included if they were relevant and provided data on the influence of antibiotics on CRC.   …”
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Risk factors for postoperative acute kidney injury after cytoreductive surgery combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy: a meta-analysis and systematic review by Dengzhuo Chen, Yongli Ma, Jinghui Li, Liang Wen, Linfeng Liu, Guosheng Zhang, Hongkai Hu, Chengzhi Huang, Xueqing Yao

“…In addition, there are large discrepancies in the results of available observational studies. Methods We searched The Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science,and PubMed to identify observational studies reporting risk factors for AKI after CRS + HIPEC. …”
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Acute Coronary Syndromes and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: “Un Affaire de Coeur” by Abdulrahman Ismaiel, Stefan-Lucian Popa, Dan L. Dumitrascu

“…Results. Seventeen observational studies with a total study population of approximately 21 million subjects were included. …”
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A scoping review of burden of disease studies estimating disability-adjusted life years due to Taenia solium. by Andrew Larkins, Mieghan Bruce, Carlotta Di Bari, Brecht Devleesschauwer, David M Pigott, Amanda Ash

“…Advancement in diagnostics, further observational studies, and new approaches to parameterising disease models are required if estimates are to improve.…”
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Determining prognostic factors in the treatment of primary hemifacial spasm: Clinical outcomes and complications. A literature review by Juan Carlos Acevedo-González, Alex Taub-Krivoy, Julian Alfonso Sierra-Peña, Julian Geronimo Lizarazo

“…Each author reviewed abstracts, applying inclusion criteria like systematic reviews, clinical trials, observational studies, and case series, while excluding theoretical or non-English articles. …”
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A systematic scoping review on the consequences of stress-related hyperglycaemia. by Elena Olariu, Nicholas Pooley, Aurélie Danel, Montserrat Miret, Jean-Charles Preiser

“…Study designs, populations, and outcome measures used in observational studies were analysed.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a systematic scoping review of observational studies following the Joanna Briggs methodology. …”
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Association between diabetes mellitus and tinnitus: A meta-analysis by Shi Luo, Jianxue Wen, Qilong Bao, Haibo Ou, Shuting Yi, Peng Peng

“…Observational studies with a sample size of at least 100 participants that assessed the relationship between DM and tinnitus were included. …”
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Association between CYP2C19 polymorphism and proton pump inhibitors adverse drug reactions: a narrative review by Asmaa Ibrahim, Kazeem Yusuff, Ahmed Awaisu, Hazem Elewa

“…This association has largely been investigated through observational studies, which have shown conflicting or weak findings. …”
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Żywienie a prewencja chorób układu krążenia by Grażyna Nowicka

“…During the past century epidemiological and observational studies established that inappropriate nutrition together with reduced physical activity and increased tobacco consumption are key factors for cardiovascular disease development. …”
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Driving: A Canadian Thoracic Society and Canadian Sleep Society Position Paper by Najib Ayas, Robert Skomro, Adam Blackman, Kristen Curren, Michael Fitzpatrick, John Fleetham, Charles George, Tom Hakemi, Patrick Hanly, Christopher Li, Debra Morrison, Frédéric Series

“…Not surprisingly, observational studies have shown that patients with OSA experience a two- to 10-fold higher risk for collision compared with healthy controls. …”
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British defense policy against ISIL in Iraq and Syria under David Cameron 2014-2016 by Akila Paravathi P

“…This approach prioritizes the collection of empirical evidence derived from observational studies, interviews, and the analysis of various documents. …”
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The effects of artificial sweeteners on body weight, body fat, and energy intake: A meta-analysis of meta-analyses by Fatemeh Hamedi-Kalajahi, Sanaz Asemani, Kousalya Prabahar, Neda Jourabchi-Ghadim, Alireza Ostadrahimi

“…Conclusion: Despite observational studies, interventional studies show the benefits of ASs consumption. …”
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The financial toxicity of cancer: unveiling global burden and risk factors – a systematic review and meta-analysis by Addisu Getie, Alemu Birara Zemariam, Befkad Derese Tilahun, Ribka Nigatu Haile, Tegene Atamenta Kitaw, Molla Azmeraw Bizuayehu

“…Univariate meta-regression analysis determined the impact of study-level covariates on CHE estimates.Results This analysis included 35 observational studies, covering 428 373 patients with cancer. …”
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Updates in the management of connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease by Chengappa Kavadichanda, G S R S N K Naidu

“…Most of the evidence in treating these cases is limited to a few trials in scleroderma and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis along with several observational studies in other CTDs. Insights into the pathology of these diseases and the associated lung involvement have resulted in the emergence of several immunosuppressive, antifibrotic, and small molecules as alternatives in CTD-ILD. …”
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S-Amlodipine: An Isomer with Difference—Time to Shift from Racemic Amlodipine by Jamshed Dalal, J. C. Mohan, S. S. Iyengar, Jagdish Hiremath, Immaneni Sathyamurthy, Sandeep Bansal, Dhiman Kahali, Arup Dasbiswas

“…This review discusses clinical evidence from total 42 studies (26 randomized controlled trials, 14 observational studies, and 2 meta-analyses) corroborating over 7400 patients treated with S-AM. …”
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Association between body composition indices and vascular health: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mohammad Nikoohemmat, Amirhossein Ramezani Ahmadi, Ali Valizadeh, Seyed Mohammadmisagh Moteshakereh, Reza Yari-Boroujeni, Zahra Seifi, Majid Valizadeh, Behnaz Abiri

“…Results Fifteen observational studies (n = 21,215) met the inclusion criteria. …”
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