The association between age of menopause and type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mansoureh Yazdkhasti, Kyana Jafarabady, Arman Shafiee, Samira Parvizi Omran, Zohre Mahmoodi, Sara Esmaeilzadeh, Touran Bahrami Babaheidari, Kourosh Kabir, Maral Peisepar, Mahmood Bakhtiyari

“…Methods and materials PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Science Direct, Google Scholar, and Cochrane were searched for studies that have evaluated the relationship between T2DM and age of menopause onset. …”
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The effects of active play interventions on children’s fundamental movement skills: a systematic review by Xinmiao Zhang, Changhao Tang, Miao Geng, Kai Li, Cong Liu, Yujun Cai

“…Methods A systematic literature search was conducted in six electronic databases, Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, Scopus, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and Wan Fang Data, from database inception to May 30, 2024. …”
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The role of educational institutions in transformations to achieve sustainable development by Olha Kurylo, Olena Kryvylova, Viktoriia Zhyhir, Valentyna Peregudova, Yuliia Bielova-Oleynik, Serhii Onyshchenko, Olena Revutska

“…University strategies and publication activity on addressing global sustainable development challenges in the Scopus database were analyzed. The research results demonstrate the variability of university development strategies, which determines their uneven focus on certain aspects of sustainable development. …”
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Social media discourse and internet search queries on cannabis as a medicine: A systematic scoping review. by Christine Mary Hallinan, Sedigheh Khademi Habibabadi, Mike Conway, Yvonne Ann Bonomo

“…We conducted a manual search of primary research studies which used online user-generated text as a data source using the MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus databases in October 2022. Editorials, letters, commentaries, surveys, protocols, and book chapters were excluded from the review. …”
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Viruela símica (mpox), una enfermedad reemergente by Mateo Zuluaga-Gómez, Santiago Quintero-Vanegas, Jose Alejandro Gómez-Roldán, Ana María Agudelo-Herrera, Juan Pablo Giraldo, Daniel Gonzalez-Arroyave, Carlos Martín Ardila

“…Se realizó una búsqueda exploratoria en las bases de datos Pubmed/ Medline, Scopus y SciELO, entre abril y junio de 2022 incluyendo los términos viruela símica y virus de la viruela símica. …”
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Current methodologies of creating material passports: A systematic literature review by Ioannis Markou, Derek Sinnott, Ken Thomas

“…Key steps included formulating research questions, defining search strategies (Scopus and Web of Science), and applying inclusion/exclusion criteria. …”
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Prevention and management of degenerative lumbar spine disorders through artificial intelligence-based decision support systems: a systematic review by Paolo Giaccone, Federico D’Antoni, Fabrizio Russo, Luca Ambrosio, Giuseppe Francesco Papalia, Onorato d’Angelis, Gianluca Vadalà, Albert Comelli, Luca Vollero, Mario Merone, Rocco Papalia, Vincenzo Denaro

“…Methods A systematic review of Pubmed and Scopus databases was performed according to the PRISMA statement. …”
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The Association Between Periodontitis, Gingivitis, Tooth Loss and Stroke: An Umbrella Study with Meta-Analysis by Jad El Masri, Ahmad Al Malak, Diala El Masri, Maya Ghazi, Silva Al Boussi, Yasmina El Masri, Mohammad Hassoun, Maryam Tlayss, Pascale Salameh, Hassan Hosseini

“…Methods: PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus and Web of Science databases were searched for all meta-analyses assessing the effect of PD on CVA in accordance with Joanna Briggs Institute guidance for umbrella reviews in March 2024. …”
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Systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence and risk factors of oral frailty among older adults by Pingping Huang, Linjing Wu, Rongxiang Zhang, Rongxiang Zhang, Shiqi Chen, Shiqi Chen, Yu Zhang, Yuan Chen, Yuan Chen

“…ObjectivesThe present study aim to systematically review the prevalence and influencing factors of oral frailty in older people.MethodsA search strategy was developed and implemented to systematically review literature across PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, MEDLINE (via EBSCOhost), CINAHL, the Cochrane Library, Scopus, China Knowledge Resource Integrated Database (CNKI), Wanfang Data, Chinese Biomedical Database (CBM), and Weipu Database (VIP), in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. …”
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Efeitos da fisioterapia na função pélvica e qualidade de vida em mulheres com incontinência urinária – uma revisão sistemática by Elisabete Matos, Telma Pires, Fátima Santos, Patrícia Pires, Sara Viana, Rui Viana

“…Métodos: Pesquisa computorizada nas bases de dados Pubmed, Scopus e Web of Science, recorrendo à combinação de palavras-chave: Fisioterapia; Incontinência urinária; QdV, de acordo com as guidelines PRISMA. …”
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Is surgery superior for distal ulna fractures? a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis by Zakaria Chabihi, Brahim Demnati, Mohamed Moussadiq, Tariq Aalil, Yassine Fath El Khir, El Mehdi Boumediane, Mohamed Amine Benhima, Imad Abkari

“…Methods This study followed PRISMA guidelines and involved a systematic search of databases like PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science for relevant studies published in English up to December 2023. …”
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A Comprehensive Review on the Effects of Laser Photobiomodulation on Skeletal Muscle Fatigue in Spastic Patients by Sadi F. Stamborowski, Fernanda Púpio Silva Lima, Patrícia Sardinha Leonardo, Mário Oliveira Lima

“…The following keywords were searched: (skeletal muscle fatigue) AND (spastic patients) AND (low-level laser therapy OR low intensity laser therapy OR low energy laser therapy OR LLLT OR LILT OR LELT OR infrared laser OR IR laser OR diode laser), and these were used for search on the following databases: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, BIREME, Scopus, and SciELO. Besides that, a literature review concerning on muscle physiology, fatigue, and LLLT was made. …”
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Unveiling the ultimate advantage: a meta-analysis of 3D visualization and problem-based learning in orthopedic education by Ting Li, Yidan Hu, Ruohong Song, Hangyu Liu, Xin Gao, Fei Wang, Chengwei Xiao, Xilin Liu

“…Methods A rigorous search of English databases (Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science) and Chinese databases (National Knowledge Infrastructure: CNKI, Chongqing VIP: VIP, and Wan Fang) were performed up to July 2024 to identify relevant studies. …”
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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

“…Materials and methods: We searched the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science databases from inception to 9 September 2024. …”
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Effects of apple cider vinegar on glycemic control and insulin sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes: A GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis of c... by Donya Arjmandfard, Mehrdad Behzadi, Zahra Sohrabi, Mohsen Mohammadi Sartang

“…This study aimed to evaluate the effects of ACV on glycemic profile in type 2 diabetes patients (T2DM) in controlled trials (CTs) by systematically reviewing and dose–response meta-analysis.MethodsThe Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science databases were searched until November 2024 according to a systematic approach. …”
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How do serum cytokine levels change in myocarditis and inflammatory dilated cardiomyopathy relative to healthy individuals? A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Romuald Wojnicz, Piotr Lewandowski, Maciej Baron, Marcin A Rojek, Marcin Goławski, Karol Krystek, Magdalena Żegleń, Pascal Zytkiewicz, Jakub Kancerek, Klaudia Gabriela Lis, Jakub Warecki, Jakub Kufel, Kamila Kuśpiel

“…Accordingly, this protocol aims to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis summarising previous research on serum and plasma levels of cytokines in patients with myocarditis and inflammatory dilated cardiomyopathy.Methods and analysis Four scientific databases: PubMed, Embase, Scopus and Web of Science, will be searched. The estimated date of the search will be 30 March 2024. …”
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Prevalence and clinical implications of the rare arc of Bühler using computed tomography angiography and digital subtraction angiography: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Gaowu Yan, Gaowu Yan, Yong Li, Suyu He, Hongwei Li, Morgan A. McClure, Qiang Li, Jifang Yang, Hu Wang, Linwei Zhao, Xiaoping Fan, Jing Yan, Siyi Wu, Wenwen Guo

“…At present, there is no publication of systematic review and meta-analysis on AOB in computed tomography angiography (CTA) and digital subtraction angiography (DSA) examinations.ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to evaluate the pooled prevalence and clinical implications of the AOB by using CTA and DSA examinations.MethodsThe PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, Google Scholar, CBM, CNKI, WanFang, VIP, and Baidu Scholar databases were comprehensively searched for AOB-related literature. …”
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Risk factors associated with human Mpox infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Nicola Luigi Bragazzi, Jianhong Wu, Jude Dzevela Kong, James Orbinski, Chigozie Louisa Jane Ugwu, Ali Asgary, Woldegebriel Assefa Woldegerima

“…This study reviews and synthesises evidence on the risk factors associated with human Mpox transmission across these regions.Methods A systematic search of peer-reviewed original studies was conducted across Scopus, Embase, Web of Science and PubMed databases, covering publications up to 31 March 2024. …”
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The role of Artificial Intelligence in detecting breast lesions using ultrasound by Daria Ziemińska, Karina Motolko, Rafał Burczyk, Konrad Duszyński, Elżbieta Tokarczyk, Martyna Michalska, Adam Łabuda

“…Review methods: A literature review utilizing databases like Scopus, Google Scholar, and PubMed, with keywords such as "AI use in radiology" and "BI-RADS scale" underscores the need for advancements in understanding and managing graft rejection. …”
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Factors, characteristics and influences of the changes of muscle activation patterns for patients with knee osteoarthritis: a review by Shizhong Liu, Zuyu Du, Le Song, Haoyue Liu, Clarence Augustine T. H. Tee, Huanyu Liu, Yuan Liu

“…“Knee, Osteoarthritis, Electromyography(EMG), Muscle Activity patterns, activation amplitudes, activation time, Muscle Synergy, Co-contraction/activation” were used to search the databases of Science Direct, PubMed, Scopus, and Wiley. The criteria include studies from the past fifteen years that document changes in muscle contraction characteristics and causality analysis in patients with KOA. we compared MAP changes between individuals with and without KOA, such as the activation amplitudes, activation time, muscle synergy and co-contraction index(CCI). …”
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