Digital Twins for Clinical and Operational Decision-Making: Scoping Review by Vahid Riahi, Ibrahima Diouf, Sankalp Khanna, Justin Boyle, Hamed Hassanzadeh

“…We searched multiple databases, including PubMed, MEDLINE, and Scopus, for original research articles describing DT technologies applied to CDM and ODM in health systems. …”
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The role of exercise-based prehabilitation in enhancing surgical outcomes for patients with digestive system cancers: a meta-analysis by Shasha Xu, Rong Yin, Haiou Zhu, Yin Gong, Jing Zhu, Changxian Li, Qin Xu

“…Methods The records from PubMed (MEDLINE), Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, EBSCO, Scopus, CNKI and Wan fang database up to November 2024 were systematically searched. …”
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A comparison of disseminated intravascular coagulation scoring systems and their performance to predict mortality in sepsis patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Girum Tesfaye Kiya, Gemeda Abebe, Zeleke Mekonnen, Edosa Tadasa, Gedion Milkias, Elsah Tegene Asefa

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Four databases, including Medline (through PubMed), Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science were searched for studies that determined DIC in sepsis patients using the three scoring systems namely: the International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis DIC (ISTH-DIC) criteria, the Japanese association for acute medicine DIC (JAAM-DIC) criteria, and the sepsis-induced coagulopathy (SIC) criteria. …”
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials for physical activity among colorectal cancer survivors: directions for future research by Jiayu Mao, Xiaoke Qiu, Yi Zhang, Can Wang, Xueli Yang, Qiuping Li

“…Methods A systematic literature search was conducted in Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wan Fang Data from January 2010 to March 1, 2024. …”
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The morphological, clinical, and prognostic factors in the management of giant anterior communicating artery aneurysms: A systematic review of cases by Roua Nasir, Midhat e Zahra Naqvi, Salaar Ahmed, Maarij ul Hassan, Rabeet Tariq, Saad Akhter Khan, Pia Koeskemeier, Rajiv K. Khajuria, Mohammad Hamza Bajwa, Sajjad Muhammad

“…Materials and methods: Medline, Scopus, and Cochrane databases were searched for records examining cases diagnosed with giant AComm aneurysms. …”
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Digital Age Transformation in Patient-Physician Communication: 25-Year Narrative Review (1999-2023) by Mingming Song, Joel Elson, Dhundy Bastola

“…MethodsDatabases including PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, PsycINFO, and IEEE Xplore were searched using keywords related to patient empowerment, health IT, shared decision-making, patient-physician relationship, and health communication for studies published between 1999 and 2023. …”
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Are facility service delivery models meeting the sexual and reproductive health needs of adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa? A qualitative evidence synthesis by Yusupha Sanyang, Saikou Sanyang, Alice Norah Ladur, Mamady Cham, Nicola Desmond, Florence Mgawadere

“…Methods A systematic search was conducted using five databases: Web of Science, MEDLINE, Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed to maintain transparency and completeness. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Antimalarial as Repurposing Drug for COVID-19 Following Retraction of Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine by Latarissa IR, Khairinisa MA, Iftinan GN, Meiliana A, Sormin IP, Barliana MI, Lestari K

“…The method was a literature study using the keywords “antimalarial”, “COVID-19”, “SARS-CoV-2”, “clinical trial”, and “randomized controlled trial” on the MEDLINE, Scopus, and Cochrane databases. Inclusion criteria were published clinical trials with randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the efficacy and safety of single antimalarial drugs for COVID-19, published in English and excluding combination therapies. …”
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Iron deficiency, supplementation, and sports performance in female athletes: A systematic review by Michael Pengelly, Kate Pumpa, David Bruce Pyne, Naroa Etxebarria

“…Methods: Searches of the electronic databases MEDLINE, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, Scopus, and CINAHL were performed in July 2023. Studies were included that evaluated the effects of iron deficiency or FeSup on sports performance in high-level (maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) > 45 mL/kg/min, or trained > 5 h/week) iron deficient (ID) (serum ferritin (sFer) < 40 µg/L) female athletes. …”
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Digital interactive experience- and game-based fall interventions for community-dwelling healthy older adults: a cross-disciplinary systematic review by Celina Ciemer, Celina Ciemer, Lisa Kröper, Thomas Jürgen Klotzbier, Sabiha Ghellal, Nadja Schott

“…It focuses on integrating Human Movement Science and User Experience &amp; Game Design perspectives, emphasizing the cross-disciplinary nature of this research.MethodsWe employed a cross-disciplinary literature search framework, searching the databases ACM-DL, IEEE-Xplore, ScienceDirect, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. The review focused on healthy community-dwelling older adults (50+), including those at risk of falling. …”
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Medicinal plants with anti-SARS-CoV activity repurposing for treatment of COVID-19 infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis by EBENEZER OLUWAKEMI, BODEDE OLUSOLA, AWOLADE PAUL, JORDAAN MARYAM A., OGUNSAKIN ROPO E., SHAPI MICHAEL

“…., Web of Science, PubMed and Scopus. The information obtained included botanical information, extraction method and extracts concentrations, as well as the proposed mechanisms. …”
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Mathematical modelling and phylodynamics for the study of dog rabies dynamics and control: A scoping review. by Maylis Layan, Simon Dellicour, Guy Baele, Simon Cauchemez, Hervé Bourhy

“…Through a detailed search of the PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases, we identified a total of n = 59 relevant studies using mathematical models (n = 30), phylodynamic inference (n = 22) and interdisciplinary approaches (n = 7). …”
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Essential core competencies for scope of practice of paediatric oncology nurses in Latin America: a scoping review protocol by Luís Carlos Lopes-Júnior, Regina Aparecida Garcia Lima, Soad Fuentes-Alabi, Edmara Bazoni Soares Maia, Karina de Cássia Braga Ribeiro, Courtney E Sullivan, Monnie Abraham, Lorena Segovia Weber, Liliana Vásquez Ponce

“…MEDLINE/PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, Scopus, Science Direct and Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature, plus additional sources: The ProQuest Dissertation &amp; Theses Global, The British Library, Google Scholar, medRXiv, ClinicalTrials.gov and WHO-ICTRP will be searched. …”
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Solid-State Modification Strategies for Alpha-Mangostin Solubility Enhancement: A Review on Recent Progress by Nurin Syamimi Ahmad Izuren Shah, Muhammad Taher Bakhtiar, Syarifah Abd Rahim, Fatmawati Adam, Wan Hazman Danial, Mohd Rushdi Abu Bakar

“…Methods: This review article is based on a comprehensive analysis of the literature from databases like Scopus, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, Springer, and PubChem, covering studies published in the past 15 years. …”
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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

“…Methods An extensive literature search, encompassing PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, was conducted until January 2024. …”
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Application of core functions and forms in complex health intervention research: a scoping review protocol by Eunyoung Kang, Maria E Fernández, Jessica D Austin, Monica Perez Jolles, Katelyn Fox, Debbie Passey, Laura Zeigen, Erin Kenzie, Rachel J Meadows

“…The search strategy will include electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Embase, CINAHL and Web of Science) and reference lists and citations of exemplar papers in the field. …”
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Digital health interventions for improving access to primary care in India: A scoping review. by Lenny Vasanthan, Sindhu Kulandaipalayam Natarajan, Andrew Babu, Mohan S Kamath, Sureshkumar Kamalakannan

“…The literature search was conducted in Medline/PubMed, Embase, Web of Science-Core Collection, Scopus, AgeLine, PsycINFO, CINAHL, ERIC, Cochrane CENTRAL, and Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care (EPOC) Group Specialised Register databases, using the keywords, such as 'Access', 'Healthcare', 'Assistive technology', 'Digital health' 'Vulnerable', 'India' and 'Healthcare technology'. …”
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Apical periodontitis in inflammatory bowel disease: a meta-analysis at patient and tooth level by Giusy Rita Maria La Rosa, Alejandro Ismael Lorenzo-Pouso, Vito Carlo Alberto Caponio, Mariangela Valentina Puci, Mariangela Valentina Puci

“…Electronic (Embase, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science) and manual literature searches were conducted from inception to 31 October, 2023 (updated in August, 2024). …”
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Vertical and horizontal bone loss following alveolar socket preservation using bone grafts and autologous platelet concentrates vs bone grafts alone: a systematic review and meta-a... by Shivang Davda, Rawand Shado, Ines Novo Pereira, David Madruga, Haidar Hassan

“…Methods A search on Pubmed, Scopus, Embase and Google Scholar databases was conducted to identify human studies using APCs in extraction sockets between January 2014 and August 2024. …”
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Socio-economic assessment of dog population management systems: a scoping review by Rabina Ghimire, Parimala Mohanty, Elly Hiby, Andrew Larkins, Andrew Larkins, Salome Dürr, Sonja Hartnack

“…Relevant publications were identified through a systematic search of PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science.ResultsOur review identified 14 out of more than 7,200 studies indicating the limitation of socio-economic data associated with DPM systems. …”
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