Protective role of ginsenoside Rg1 in the dynamic progression of liver injury to fibrosis: a preclinical meta-analysis by Lijuan Dan, Xiuyan Li, Shuanglan Chen, Xiaojie You, Dong Wang, Tianyuan Wang, Jia Li, Wenping Liu, Jie Mu, Quansheng Feng, Quansheng Feng

“…This study evaluated the efficacy and underlying mechanisms of ginsenoside Rg1 in animal models of liver injury and fibrosis, and providing a basis for future clinical investigation.MethodsA systematic review was conducted on preclinical studies published in PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase databases up to 1 August 2024, adhereing to rigorous quality standards. …”
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Magnitude of consistent condom use and associated factors among people living with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia: Implication for reducing infections and re-infection. A systematic review a... by Firomsa Bekele, Lalise Tafese, Teshome Debushe

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Four databases of PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, and Google Scholar were used. …”
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Trends in the prevalence of antenatal and postnatal depression in Bangladesh: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Mohammad Injamul Hoq, Md Mohotasin Hossain, Mohammad Aktar Sayeed, Md Jakaria

“…Methods: We conducted a systematic search in PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane, and a national database called Bangla Jol for studies published from the year 2000 until December 31, 2020. …”
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Transformers for Neuroimage Segmentation: Scoping Review by Maya Iratni, Amira Abdullah, Mariam Aldhaheri, Omar Elharrouss, Alaa Abd-alrazaq, Zahiriddin Rustamov, Nazar Zaki, Rafat Damseh

“…MethodsA systematic search in major databases, including Scopus, IEEE Xplore, PubMed, and ACM Digital Library, was carried out for studies applying transformers to neuroimaging segmentation problems from 2019 through 2023. …”
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Benefits and Risks of Clopidogrel vs. Aspirin Monotherapy after Recent Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Maurizio Paciaroni, Birsen Ince, Bo Hu, Jiann-Shing Jeng, Kursad Kutluk, Liping Liu, Min Lou, Vladimir Parfenov, Ka Sing Lawrence Wong, Babak Zamani, Dara Paek, Jung Min Han, Michael del Aguila, Shalini Girotra

“…We aimed to compare clopidogrel versus aspirin monotherapy in this population. Methods. PubMed, Embase, and CENTRAL databases were searched from inception to May 2018 to identify clinical trials and observational studies comparing clopidogrel versus aspirin for secondary prevention in patients with recent ischemic stroke within 12 months. …”
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Stigma towards mental illness in Asian nations and low-and-middle-income countries, and comparison with high-income countries: A literature review and practice implications by Mrugesh Vaishnav, Afzal Javed, Snehil Gupta, Vinay Kumar, Parth Vaishnav, Akash Kumar, Hakimullah Salih, Petros levounis, Bernardo NG, Samia Alkhoori, Cora Luguercho, Armen Soghoyan, Elizabeth Moore, Vinay Lakra, Martin Aigner, Johannes Wancata, Jamila Ismayilova, Md. Azizul Islam, Antonio Geraldo Da Silva, Gary Chaimowitz, Wang Xiaoping, Tarek Okasha, Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg, Thomas Schulze, Roger NG, SN Chiu, Chan Kit Wa (Sherry), Andi J Tanra, Yong Chon Park, Liliya Panteleeva, Marisol Taveras, Ramune Mazaliauskiene, Ahmad Hatim Bin Sulaiman, Thelma Sanchez, Chandra Prasad Sedain, Taiwo Lateef Sheikh, Lars Lien, Ghulam Rasool, Robert Buenaventura, Harish Chandra Gambheera, Kapila Ranasinghe, Norman Sartorius, Chawanun Charnsil, Amine Larnaout, Juliet Nakku, Zarif Ashurov

“…Materials and Methods: PubMed and Google Scholar databases were screened using the following search terms: stigma, prejudice, discrimination, stereotype, perceived stigma, associate stigma (for Stigma), mental health, mental illness, mental disorder psychiatric* (for mental health), and low-and-middle-income countries, LMICs, High-income countries, and Asia, South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation/SAARC (for countries of interest). …”
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Transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair <i>versus</i> medical therapy for secondary mitral regurgitation: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Emídio Mata, Bárbara Lage Garcia, Mariana Tinoco, Margarida Castro, Luísa Pinheiro, João Português, Francisco Ferreira, Silvia Ribeiro, Bruno Melica, António Lourenço

“…On September 2, 2024, PubMed, Cochrane CENTRAL, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched for randomized controlled trials comparing M-TEER in addition to GDMT with GDMT in SMR patients with heart failure. …”
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Effect of Laryngeal Mask Airway Insertion on Intraocular Pressure Response: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Mohammed Suleiman Obsa, Zewde Zema kanche, Robera Olana Fite, Tilahun Saol Tura, Bulcha Guye Adema, Aseb Arba Kinfe, Melkamu Worku kercho, Kebreab Paulos chanko, Getahun Molla Shanka, Atkuregn Alemayehu Lencha, Gedion Asnake Azeze, Lolemo Kelbiso Hanfore, Nefsu Awoke Adulo, Blen Kassahun Dessu, Getahun Dendir Wolde, Shimelash Bitew Workie

“…Electronic databases like PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, Google Scholar, Cochrane library databases, and Mednar were used. …”
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Exploring the Use of Smartwatches and Activity Trackers for Health-Related Purposes for Children Aged 5 to 11 years: Systematic Review by Lauren Thompson, Sydney Charitos, Jon Bird, Paul Marshall, Amberly Brigden

“…MethodsWe searched 10 databases (CINAHL, Embase, ACM Digital Library, IEEE Xplore, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and MEDLINE) to identify relevant literature in March 2023. …”
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Investigating Confined Space Asphyxias: Plastic Bag Involvement and Gas Inhalation – A Case Series and Literature Review by Sofija Saulė Kaubrytė, Sigitas Chmieliauskas, Giedrė Kažukauskė, Sigitas Laima, Diana Vasiljevaitė, Jurgita Stasiūnienė

“…Materials and methods: A literature research was conducted across PubMed and Google Scholar databases, focusing on articles published in the last 5 years, applying keywords relevant to the topic under consideration and their combinations. 34 pertinent articles were selected, supplemented by data from the Lithuanian State Forensic Medicine Service, involving four clinical cases of confined space asphyxia. …”
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Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acid in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Meta-Analysis by Wenxia Lu, Sainan Li, Jingjing Li, Jianrong Wang, Rong Zhang, Yuqing Zhou, Qin Yin, Yuanyuan Zheng, Fan Wang, Yujing Xia, Kan Chen, Tong Liu, Jie Lu, Yingqun Zhou, Chuanyong Guo

“…A meta-analysis was conducted to assess the effect of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation (n-3 PUFAs) in lowering liver fat, liver enzyme (alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) levels), and blood lipids (triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), high density lipoprotein (HDL), and low density lipoprotein (LDL)) in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Methods. MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, CINAHL, Science Citation Index (ISI Web of Science), Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), and Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) were searched for relevant randomized controlled trials on the effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in patients with NAFLD from inception to May 2015. …”
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Leadership Competencies in Turbulent Environments (A Meta-synthesis Study) by Javad Pourkarimi, Mahsa Azizi

“…The databases searched included ProQuest, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, PubMed, Sage, Emerald, ResearchGate, Springer, SID, IranDoc, Normex, and MagIran. …”
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Mapping and Summarizing the Research on AI Systems for Automating Medical History Taking and Triage: Scoping Review by Elin Siira, Hanna Johansson, Jens Nygren

“…A comprehensive search of 5 databases—PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Web of Science—was performed. …”
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The prognostic utility of the ratio of lymphocyte to monocyte in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Pingping Mei, Li Huang, Lu Lin, Yan Chen, Xiutian Guo

“…To systematically evaluate the correlation between LMR and prognostic factors in individuals with mCRC, we conducted this meta-analysis.MethodsThe databases PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library were systematically searched for all relevant studies from their inception until October 26, 2024. …”
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Systematic Review with Network Meta-Analysis: Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Combination Therapy with Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers and Amlodipine in Asian Hypertensive Pati... by Dae Wook Lee, Mira Jung, Hye Won Wang, Zainah Khan, Philippe Pinton

“…A systematic literature review sourced Asian randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from PubMed and Cochrane Libraries to inform a network meta-analysis (NMA). …”
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Short-Term Outcomes of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Pancreatic Cyst Ablation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ahmed Al Qady, Kapil Dev Nayar, Fatima Elmustafa, Mohamed Salih, Joseph Emran, Amir Beirat, Sasmith Menakuru, Dana Harris, Dan J. Echols, Baoan Ji, John M. DeWitt, Zhen Wang, Fernando F. Stancampiano, Yan Bi

“…Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were carried out on PubMed, Ovid, Cochrane, and TRIP electronic databases. …”
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Application of Patient-Generated Health Data Among Older Adults With Cancer: Scoping Review by Yesol Kim, Geonah Kim, Hyeonmi Cho, Yeonju Kim, Mona Choi

“…MethodsGuided by Arksey and O’Malley as well as the JBI (Joanna Briggs Institute) methodology for scoping reviews, 6 electronic databases were searched: PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Web of Science. …”
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Effectiveness of eHealth literacy interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis of experimental studies by Chiara Barbati, Elvira Maranesi, Cinzia Giammarchi, Matteo Lenge, Manila Bonciani, Elisa Barbi, Giacomo Pietro Vigezzi, Mauro Dragoni, Tania Bailoni, Anna Odone, Roberta Bevilacqua

“…Methods Following the PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a systematic review in PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library and ClinicalTrials.gov, including original experimental studies quantifying the effectiveness of interventions aimed at increasing eHL, as assessed by the eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS) or other validated scales. …”
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Exploring ketogenic diet resistance in glucose transporter type 1 deficiency syndrome: A comprehensive review and critical appraisal by Raffaele Falsaperla, Vincenzo Sortino, Gerhard Josef Kluger, Thomas Herberhold, Andrea Rüegger, Pasquale Striano, Martino Ruggieri, Joerg Klepper, Georgia Ramantani

“…So, we conducted a comprehensive literature review on PubMed, focusing on studies documenting pediatric GLUT1DS patients with drug‐resistant epilepsy unresponsive to KDT. …”
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Gestational Weight Gain and Small for Gestational Age in Obese Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Wen Chen, Beiyi Li, Kexin Gan, Jing Liu, Yajing Yang, Xiuqin Lv, Huijuan Ma

“…Studies were identified by searching the Web of Science, Embase, and PubMed databases up to June 30th, 2022. The meta-analysis was carried out to determine the risk of small for gestational age with gestational weight gain (GWG) below the 2009 Institute of Medicine (IOM) guidelines compared with within the guidelines in obese women. …”
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