The Impact of Social Media for Hand Surgeons: A Prevalence and Correlation Study With Online and Academic Reputations by Sameer R. Khawaja, BS, Krishna N. Chopra, MA, Musab Gulzar, BS, Ozair R. Khawaja, HS, Shammah E. Udoudo, BS, Joseph G. Monir, MD, Michael B. Gottschalk, MD, Adrian L. Huang, MD, Nina Suh, MD, Eric R. Wagner, MD, MS

“…H-index was searched on Scopus. A summated social media presence score was calculated to identify the top 20% of social media users in each cohort. …”
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Safety and efficacy of intravenous thrombolysis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 93,057 minor stroke patients by Mostafa Hossam El Din Moawad, Talal Salem, Anas Alaaeldin, Youssef Elaraby, Peter D. Awad, Amr Ahmed Khalifa, Ahmed El Naggar, Khaled Ashraf Mohamed, Mohamed Elhalal, Mostafa Badr, Ramy Abdelnaby

“…Methods Using the search strategy assigned which was based on three keywords: “mild” or “minor”, “stroke”, and “intravenous thrombolysis”, we searched for eligible articles on PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Scopus from inception till 10th January 2024. We conducted this meta-analysis using the random effect model to account for the heterogeneity among the studies. …”
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Smartphone apps for tracking physical activity and sedentary behavior: A criterion validity review by Raul Cosme Ramos Prado, Margarethe Thaisi Garro Knebel, Evelyn Helena Corgosinho Ribeiro, Inaian Pignatti Teixeira, Jeffer Eidi Sasaki, Luciano Vieira de Araújo, Paulo Henrique Guerra, Alex Antonio Florindo

“…A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, SportDiscus, and Scopus databases. The mean percentage difference (MPD) was used to evaluate criterion validity. …”
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Impact of subgingival periodontal treatment on systemic markers of inflammation in patients with metabolic syndrome: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials by Marie Chavez, Asshly Ramirez, Akram Hernández-Vásquez, Daniel Comandé, Diego Azañedo

“…A search was conducted in eight databases (PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, LILACS, Scopus, WoS Core Collection, Dentistry & Oral Science Source, and Cochrane Central) on June 20, 2023. …”
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Effect of bariatric surgery on postoperative outcomes of total hip arthroplasty: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis by Pablo Palacios, Isabel Palacios, Ana Palacios, Alejandro Lorente, Gonzalo Mariscal, María Benlloch, José Palacios

“…A systematic search of PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Cochrane databases was performed. The eligibility criteria were cohort studies comparing THA patients with and without prior bariatric surgery. …”
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Burden of micronutrient deficiency among patients with type 2 diabetes: systematic review and meta-analysis by Sanjay Kalra, Shiv Dutt Gupta, Daya Krishan Mangal, Diksha Gautam, Anuj Kumar Pandey, Nida Shaikh, Himanshu Tolani, Yeshwanth Sonnathi, Kamlesh Chand Sharma, Jagdish Prasad, Rajeev Tewari, Fahmina Anwar

“…This comprehensive literature search explored Embase, ProQuest, PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, LILACS and the grey literature, and studies that met the inclusion criteria. …”
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of transcranial direct current stimulation on cognitive function in older adults with cognitive impairments: the influence of do... by Thatchaya Prathum, Thanwarat Chantanachai, Oranich Vimolratana, Chotica Laksanaphuk, Irin Apiworajirawit, Benchaporn Aneksan, Kanthika Latthirun, Cheng-Ta Yang, Wanalee Klomjai

“…Methods Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published through November 2023 were retrieved from databases including PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, EBSCO, and the Cochrane Library. Participants were older adults with cognitive impairments, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and dementia. …”
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Effectiveness of Integrated Digital Solutions to Empower Older Adults in Aspects Related to Their Health: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ana Isabel Martins, Óscar Ribeiro, Gonçalo Santinha, Telmo Silva, Nelson P Rocha, Anabela G Silva

“…MethodsA systematic search was carried out in PubMed, ScienceDirect, SCOPUS, EBSCO, and SciELO using a combination of terms informed by previous reviews on empowerment. …”
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Bibliometric analysis of the impact of environmental degradation on women and the importance of women’s representation by Y.A. Pratama, M.Y.A. Kadir, A. Rivaldi, I.C. Mulya, S. Amirah, M. Iqhrammullah

“…Second, this study aims to highlight the urgent need for increased women’s participation in environmental policy-making and legislative processes.METHODS: This study used bibliometric analysis, examining metadata from published literature indexed in the Scopus database. The search, conducted on 10 January 2024, utilized the keywords “Women” AND “Environment” and their synonyms, covering records from 1909 to 2024. …”
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Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Primary Aldosteronism After Adrenalectomy or Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonist Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Chien‐Wei Huang, Tse‐Ying Huang, Ya‐Fei Yang, Li‐Yang Chang, Yu‐Kang Tu, Vin‐Cent Wu, Jui‐Yi Chen

“…Methods and Results A systematic review and meta‐analysis was conducted by searching PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CINAHL, and Scopus through April 15, 2024. Studies reporting the MACE incidence rate in patients with PA after treatment were included. …”
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Impact of Lower-Volume Training on Physical Fitness Adaptations in Team Sports Players: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Filipe Manuel Clemente, Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo, Jason Moran, Piotr Zmijewski, Rui Miguel Silva, Morten Bredsgaard Randers

“…Methods We conducted searches across key databases, including PubMed, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science. We included team sports players with at least a trained or developmental level, focusing on studies comparing different training volumes (lower vs higher) within the same research. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of malaria among the displaced population in refugee camps in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Habtu Debash, Ermiyas Alemayehu, Melaku Ashagrie Belete, Hussen Ebrahim, Ousman Mohammed, Daniel Gebretsadik, Mihret Tilahun, Alemu Gedefie

“…Methods This review adhered to PRISMA standards, involving searches across electronic data bases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Science Direct. In addition, grey literature was retrieved from several professional associations. …”
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Ethics and end-of-life in pediatric and neonatal ICUs: a systematic review of recommendations by Diana Špoljar, Sunčana Janković, Dina Vrkić, Geraldine McNamara, Marko Ćurković, Milivoj Novak, Boris Filipović-Grčić, Stefan Grosek, Chris Gastmans, Bert Gordijn, Ana Borovečki

“…Methods Systematic search was limited to the period from 1990 to 2023 and encompassed 6 bibliographic databases (Medline, PubMed, CINAHL, APA PsycINFO, Web of Science Core Collection, and Scopus), grey literature sources and relevant reference lists. …”
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The association of Helicobacter pylori infection with the risk of anemia in children: systematic review and meta-analysis by Muluken Walle, Addisu Tesfaye, Melaku Mekonnen Agidew, Muluken Semaw, Surafel Mekuria, Fasil Getu

“…Methodology Previously published articles were systematically searched on major databases including Science Direct, PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and Science Citation Index using search terms. …”
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Protective factors, risk factors, and intervention strategies in the prevention and reduction of crime among adolescents and young adults aged 12-24 years: A scoping review protoco... by Rosanna Mary Rooney, Amber Hopkins, Jacob Peckover, Kael Coleman, Rebecca Sampson, Rosa Alati, Sharinaz Hassan, Christina M Pollard, Jaya A R Dantas, Roanna Lobo, Zakia Jeemi, Sharyn Burns, Robert Cunningham, Stephen Monterosso, Lynne Millar, Sender Dovchin, Rhonda Oliver, Ranila Bhoyroo, Getinet Ayano

“…ProQuest, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and PsycInfo were used to retrieve relevant articles. …”
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Digital Health Technology Interventions for Improving Medication Safety: Systematic Review of Economic Evaluations by Widya Norma Insani, Neily Zakiyah, Irma Melyani Puspitasari, Muhammad Yorga Permana, Kankan Parmikanti, Endang Rusyaman, Auliya Abdurrohim Suwantika

“…MethodsA systematic search was conducted across 3 major electronic databases (ie, PubMed, Scopus, and EBSCOhost). The PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines were followed for this systematic review. …”
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Effects of music training on executive functions in preschool children aged 3–6 years: systematic review and meta-analysis by Yanan Lu, Lin Shi, Lin Shi, Ahmad Faudzi Musib

“…While numerous studies have found that music training has a favorable effect on children’s executive functions, there is a lack of a consistent perspective on this topic, particularly with regard to the dose–response relationship.MethodsSystematic searches were conducted of Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure. …”
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Post-Vaccination Anaphylaxis in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Flavia Pennisi, Anna Carole D’Amelio, Rita Cuciniello, Stefania Borlini, Luigi Mirzaian, Giovanni Emanuele Ricciardi, Massimo Minerva, Vincenza Gianfredi, Carlo Signorelli

“…Methods: A comprehensive literature search of PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science identified studies on anaphylaxis following vaccination in adults (≥18 years), excluding COVID-19 vaccines. …”
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Hard and soft tissue alterations after the application of different soft tissue grafting materials during immediate dental implant placement: a systematic review and Bayesian netwo... by Ali Azadi, Fatemeh Rezaei, Atoosa Yazdani, Kimia Hejazi, Aryousha Moallem Savasari, Reza Amid, Mahdi Kadkhodazadeh

“…Methods Through an electronic search regarding the study’s main question (“In patients with non-restorable teeth, who receive immediate dental implants (P), what is the best adjunctive soft tissue grafting approach among different autogenous, allogenous, and xenogenous grafts (I), to achieve the desired hard and soft tissue structure (O), compared to sites without grafting (C)?”) in PubMed, Scopus, and ISI Web of Science, randomized controlled clinical trials (RCTs) using different soft tissue grafts were identified and analyzed using a Bayesian random-effect network meta-analysis framework. …”
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Effectiveness of educational interventions to promote safe handling of pesticides: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Anne Cockcroft, Neil Andersson, Sergio Paredes-Solís, José Legorreta-Soberanis, Belén Madeline Sánchez-Gervacio, Víctor Manuel Alvarado-Castro, Miguel Flores-Moreno, Claudia Erika Rios-Rivera, Janet Saldaña-Almazán

“…The review aims to summarise the impact of educational interventions on knowledge and reported behaviour of pesticide users and to identify characteristics of more effective interventions.Methods and analysis We will search MEDLINE, LILACS, AGRICOLA, IMBIOMED, SciELO, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase databases and from the grey literature, Open Grey and WHO to identify potentially eligible studies. …”
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