Efficacy and safety of ketamine and esketamine in reducing the incidence of postpartum depression: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis by Moaz Yasser Darwish, Abdallah A. Helal, Yousif Ahmed Othman, Manar Alaa Mabrouk, Aya Alrawi, Taha Abd-ElSalam Ashraf, Nada K. Abdelsattar, Fatma Mohammed Sayed, Mohamed Abd-ElGawad

“…Methods We searched four databases, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane, to collect relevant studies. …”
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The Effect of Colloids versus Crystalloids for Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy on Prognosis in Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Wang Niu, Junyi Li, Shouping Wang

“…Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from PubMed, EMBASE, Ovid MEDLINE, CNKI, Cochrane library, and reference lists of relevant articles. …”
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Efficacy and safety of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in the elderly versus non-elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: insights from a systematic review by Yao Wang, Jiangling Wang, Qian Gong, Haoming Wu, Shuhao Yang, Jufeng He, Xulin Hu, Tianfang Huang

“…A comprehensive search of PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases was conducted up to September 2022. …”
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Use of extracorporeal shockwave therapy combined with standard rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review with meta-analysis by Jaehyung Shin, Hye Chang Rhim, James Kim, Raymond Guo, Ramy Elshafey, Ki-Mo Jang

“…Methods This study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). We searched PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science and included studies involving ESWT treatment following ACLR, which consisted of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and cohort studies. …”
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Prevalence of obesity according to body mass index, waist circumference, and waist-to-height ratio in Peru: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Luisa Erika Milagros Vásquez-Romero, Fiorella E. Zuzunaga-Montoya, Joan A. Loayza-Castro, Enrique Vigil-Ventura, Willy Ramos, Víctor Juan Vera-Ponce

“…The databases Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, PubMed, LILACS, and Scielo were Searched. Results: Overall, the prevalence of obesity was 23.23 %, 38.90 %, and 81.53 % according to BMI, WC, and WHtR, respectively. …”
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THE ROLE OF DIET DURING HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CLINICAL OUTCOMES IN COPD PATIENTS: LITERATURE REVIEW by Rita Citarella, Adriano Brenca, Myriam Palomba, Maria Guarnaccia, Giuseppina Gargiulo, Diodato Ferrante, Jessica Marano, Aniello Lanzuise, Serena Pannetta

“…After the identification of the research problem, the second phase of the literature research was conducted using the CINAHL and PubMed databases. MeSH search terms included: COPD, health education, malnutrition, and Quality of Life. …”
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Unsteady ground: understanding the problem of BPPV in the world of sports by Wojciech Nowak, Mirosław Sawicki, Jagoda Mikołajczyk, Paulina Krzemińska, Maciej Gołębski, Zuzanna Kukla, Sebastian Musialik, Stella Mieruszyńska, Jakub Włosiański, Izabela Sadowska

“…Material and methods: This article is based on a comprehensive review of the literature, conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar. The research focused on studies concerning the prevalence, etiology and risk factors of BPPV, particularly in sports practitioners. …”
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Comparison of efficacy and safety of thrombus prevention strategies after abdominal and pelvic cancer surgery: Bayesian network based meta-analysis by Shiran Qin, Shiran Qin, Sitong Guo, Yucheng Yao, Yucheng Yao, Ying He, Dandan Xu, Dandan Xu, Henghai Su, Xiaoyu Chen, Haoru Meng

“…However, there is insufficient evidence supporting the choice of anticoagulation strategies.MethodsWe searched PubMed, The Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of Science for randomized controlled trials from inception to January 2024. …”
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Folic acid supplementation in European women of reproductive age and during pregnancy with excessive weight: a systematic review by Federica Loperfido, Francesca Sottotetti, Irene Bianco, Dana El Masri, Beatrice Maccarini, Chiara Ferrara, Antonio Limitone, Hellas Cena, Rachele De Giuseppe

“…An electronic database search of manuscripts was carried out in Web of Sciences, PubMed and Medline. The quality of the included studies was assessed by using the Quality Assessment for Diverse Studies statement. …”
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Fecal Microbiota Transplantation: A Systematic Review of Therapeutic Potential, Preparation Techniques, and Delivery Methods Across Medical Conditions by Syamand Ahmed Qadir, Qausar Hamed ALKaisy, Abdulbasit F. Hasan, Farhang Hameed Awlqadr, Ammar B. Altemimi, Aryan Mahmood Faraj, Angelo Maria Giuffrè, Mohammed N. Saeed, Sherzad Rasul Abdalla

“…A comprehensive search of PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, and ClinicalTrials.gov from January 2000 to December 2023 identified 97 relevant studies on FMT's efficacy, safety, and microbiome changes after eliminating duplicates. …”
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A systematic review of Streptococcus Mutans and Veillonellae species interactions in dental caries progression: Positive or Negative impact? [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2... by Faizul Hasan, Prawati Nuraini, Ariadna Adisattya Djais, Ervina Restiwulan Winoto, Tantiana Tantiana, Rini Devijanti Ridwan, Juni Handajani, Rajesh Ramasamy, Silvia Anitasari, Hendrik Setia Budi

“…Three electronic databases, namely PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane library, were used to conduct a systematic search for eligible studies from their inception until July 18, 2023. …”
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A qualitative systematic review of umbilical cord care practices in Nigeria by Precious Ebube Anyakorah, Florence Chinelo Aguna, David Chinaecherem Innocent, Anthony Chinonso Uwandu-Uzoma, Uzochukwu Godswill Ekeleme, Chidera Chisom Obasi, Stanley Chinedu Eneh, Chidinma Peace Ahunam, Ihuoma Chimdimma Dike, Vivian Chidimma Maduekwe, Oluwaseunayo Deborah Ayando, Chinazaekpere Oguguo Duruji, Rejoicing Chijindum Innocent, Princess Chidiebube Uwaezuoke, Oluwafunmilayo Opeyemi Adenuga, Chiagoziem Ogazirilem Emerole

“…Methods A comprehensive search for literature was performed across PubMED, MEDLINE and Google scholar for studies published between 2010 and 2023. …”
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Evaluating the Performance of Artificial Intelligence-Based Large Language Models in Orthodontics—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Farraj Albalawi, Sanjeev B. Khanagar, Kiran Iyer, Nora Alhazmi, Afnan Alayyash, Anwar S. Alhazmi, Mohammed Awawdeh, Oinam Gokulchandra Singh

“…Methods: A comprehensive search of PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus, and Google Scholar was conducted up to 31 October 2024. …”
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Effects of practical models of low-volume high-intensity interval training on glycemic control and insulin resistance in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized... by Yining Lu, Julien S. Baker, Shanshan Ying, Yichen Lu

“…ObjectivesThe aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the effects of practical models of low-volume high-intensity interval training protocols (LV-HIIT) on glucose control and insulin resistance compared with moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) protocols and no-exercise controls (CON).MethodsFour databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane Library) were searched for randomized controlled studies conducted using LV-HIIT interventions (HIIT/SIT protocols involving ≤ 15 min of intense training, within a session lasting ≤ 30 min; < 30 s all-out sprint for SIT additionally). …”
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Efficacy and safety of the pulsed electromagnetic field in osteoarthritis: a meta-analysis by Ziying Wu, Xiang Ding, Guanghua Lei, Chao Zeng, Jie Wei, Jiatian Li, Hui Li, Tuo Yang, Yang Cui, Yilin Xiong, Yilun Wang, Dongxing Xie

“…Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of the pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy in treating osteoarthritis (OA).Design Meta-analysis.Data sources PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library and Web of Science were searched through 13 October 2017.Eligibility criteria for selecting studies Randomised controlled trials compared the efficacy of PEMF therapy with sham control in patients with OA.Data extraction and synthesis Pain, function, adverse effects and characteristics of participants were extracted. …”
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Dietary intake of tomato and lycopene, blood levels of lycopene, and risk of total and specific cancers in adults: a systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis of prospectiv... by Arghavan Balali, Kimia Fathzadeh, Gholamreza Askari, Omid Sadeghi, Omid Sadeghi

“…Therefore, the present systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis aimed to summarize available findings from prospective studies to examine the association between tomato/lycopene intake and lycopene levels with the risk of total and specific cancers and cancer-related mortality.MethodsA comprehensive literature search was done using Scopus, PubMed, ISI Web of Science, and Google Scholar until July 2023.ResultsIn total, 121 prospective studies were included in the systematic review and 119 in the meta-analysis. …”
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Impacts of stem cells from different sources on wound healing rate in diabetic foot ulcers: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Le Tong, Le Tong, Le Tong, Lin Tang, Lin Tang, Lin Tang, Bangli Tang, Jianna Zhang, Jianna Zhang, Jianna Zhang

“…The objective of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the impacts of stem cells from different sources on wound healing rate in DFU patients.MethodsWe systematically retrieved records via key databases PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and Wanfang from the inception to October 2024. …”
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Comparative outcomes of corticosteroids, neuromuscular blocking agents, and inhaled nitric oxide in ARDS: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Zhiyuan Xu, Xiao Liu, Liang Zhang, Xianliang Yan, Xianliang Yan

“…Therefore, this study aimed to compare and rank these three treatments to identify the most effective option.Data sourcesWe searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science for clinical trials from the earliest records to 1 May 2024.Study selection and data extractionClinical trials evaluating three interventions compared with the control group for ARDS were included, with restrictions on any language. …”
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Meta Analysis of Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR) C677T polymorphism and its association with folate and colorectal cancer by Meng Ye, Guojie Xu, Liming Zhang, Zhihui Kong, Zhenhua Qiu

“…In this meta-analysis, the effects of MTHFR genotype and folate intake on colorectal cancer incidence were analyzed. Methods We searched PubMed,Embase, Web of Science, and CNKI database to identify relevant studies up to January 2024. …”
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Associated adverse outcomes with tumor treating fields when combined to temozolomide versus temozolomide alone for the treatment of glioblastoma: a meta-analysis of randomized tria... by Yuanyuan Chen, Yan Chen, Hong Zhen, Danhua Lou

“…Methods MEDLINE (subset PubMed), EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane databases, Google scholar, and http://www.ClinicalTrials.gov were searched for publications comparing TTF in combination with temozolomide versus temozolomide alone for the treatment of glioblastoma. …”
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