A systematic review to identify research gaps in studies modeling MenB vaccinations against Neisseria infections by Soeren Metelmann, Alexander Thompson, Anna Donten, Segun Oke, Suzy Sun, Ray Borrow, Feng Xu, Roberto Vivancos, Valerie Decraene, Lorenzo Pellis, Ian Hall

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[18F]FDG PET-Based Radiomics and Machine Learning for the Assessment of Gliomas and Glioblastomas: A Systematic Review by Francesco Dondi, Roberto Gatta, Maria Gazzilli, Pietro Bellini, Gian Luca Viganò, Cristina Ferrari, Antonio Rosario Pisani, Giuseppe Rubini, Francesco Bertagna

“…Background: Some evidence of the value of 18F-fluorodesoxyglucose ([18F]FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) imaging for the assessment of gliomas and glioblastomas (GBMs) is emerging. The aim of this systematic review was to assess the role of [18F]FDG PET-based radiomics and machine learning (ML) in the evaluation of these neoplasms. …”
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Clinical features and prognostic predictors of C. Psittaci Pneumonia: a systematic review and individual patient meta-analysis by Qingqing Jia, Jibo Sun, Dongguang Wang, Jiao Xu, Xiu Li, Shijie Zhang, Lian Wang, Sitong Liu, Xiang Tong, Hong Fan

“…The objective of the study was to assess the clinical presentation of C. psittaci pneumonia and the risk factors for severe pneumonia, within a systematic review and individual patient meta-analysis. …”
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Trigeminal neuralgia improvement following Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS): a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yazan AlHabil, Khulood Al-Sayed, Ashraf Salameh

“…Non-invasive therapies, such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), have emerged as alternative options. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of TENS in managing primary trigeminal neuralgia. …”
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Bioactive molecules from soybeans (Glycine max) with anti-type 2 diabetes activity: a systematic review by Adekunle Babajide Rowaiye, Lorretha Chinonye Emenyonu, Ezinne Janefrances Nwonu, Okiemute Ajiroghene Okpalefe, Joseph Akwoba Ogugua, Victor Oluwatoyin Akinseye, Gordon Chukwuma Ibeanu

“…This study examined how bioactive molecules from soybeans modulate key enzymes that affect T2D. A systematic search of electronic databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar was conducted to find relevant original studies or non-original peer-reviewed papers published on the subject. …”
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Systematic Review of Usability Factors, Models, and Frameworks with Blockchain Integration for Secure Mobile Health (mHealth) Applications by Irum Feroz, Nadeem Ahmad

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Preoperative hemoglobin and perioperative blood transfusion in major head and neck surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Munib Ali, Joseph C. Dort, Khara M. Sauro

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Heterologous Materials Are Really Better than Autologous in Tympanoplasty Mastoid Obliteration? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis by Francesca Viberti, Giovanni Monciatti, Aniello Donniacuo, Fabio Ferretti, Lorenzo Salerni, Andrea De Vito, Daniele Bernardeschi, Marco Mandalà

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Intraparenchymal Neural Stem/Progenitor Cell Transplantation for Ischemic Stroke Animals: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review by Hailong Huang, Kun Qian, Xiaohua Han, Xin Li, Yifeng Zheng, Zhishui Chen, Xiaolin Huang, Hong Chen

“…Data of study quality score, neurobehavioral (mNSS, rotarod test, and cylinder test) and histological (infarct volume) outcomes, cell therapy-related serious adverse events, and related cellular mechanisms were extracted for meta-analysis and systematic review. A total of 62 studies containing 73 treatment arms were included according to our criterion, with a mean quality score of 5.10 in 10. …”
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Comparison of models to predict incident chronic liver disease: a systematic review and external validation in Chinese adults by Xue Cong, Shuyao Song, Yingtao Li, Kaiyang Song, Cameron MacLeod, Yujie Cheng, Jun Lv, Canqing Yu, Dianjianyi Sun, Pei Pei, Ling Yang, Yiping Chen, Iona Millwood, Shukuan Wu, Xiaoming Yang, Rebecca Stevens, Junshi Chen, Zhengming Chen, Liming Li, Christiana Kartsonaki, Yuanjie Pang, on behalf of the China Kadoorie Biobank Collaborative Group

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Localised swelling at sites of dermal filler injections following administration of Covid-19 vaccines: a systematic review by Chew Lip Ng, Evelyn Yuxin Tay, Alwyn Ray D’Souza

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Association between physical activity, cardiometabolic risk factors and vitamin D in children and adolescents: a systematic review by Patricia Ribeiro Paes Corazza, Maiara Cristina Tadiotto, Derick Andrade Michel, Jorge Mota, Neiva Leite

“… This systematic review aimed to synthesize evidence of cross-sectional studies on the associations between physical activity, cardiometabolic risk factors and vitamin D concentrations in children and adolescents. …”
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Risk Factors of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria in Lower Respiratory Tract Infections: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Gang Chen, Kailiang Xu, Fangyuan Sun, Yuxia Sun, Ziyuan Kong, Bangjiang Fang

“…The purpose of this study is to identify the risk factors associated with MDR by performing a systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods. PubMed, EMBASE (via Ovid), and Cochrane Library were systematically searched for studies on the risk factors for MDR bacteria in LRTIs as of November 30, 2019. …”
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Noninvasive high-frequency oscillation ventilation as post- extubation respiratory support in neonates: Systematic review and meta-analysis. by Rameshwar Prasad, Bijan Saha, Md Habibullah Sk, Jagdish Prasad Sahoo, Bhupendra Kumar Gupta, Subhash Chandra Shaw

“…<h4>Results</h4>This systematic review included 21 studies and 3294 participants, the majority of whom were preterm. …”
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Efficacy of clomiphene citrate and tamoxifen on pregnancy rates in idiopathic male subfertility: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Shadi Khashaba, Shehab Khashaba, Anil Krishan, Angus Bruce, Abdullatif Almaghlouth, Jason Huang, Mahmoud Mima, Craig Niederberger

“…Methods: We conducted a comprehensive systematic review of electronic databases: MEDLINE, PubMed/PMC, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Scopus, Google Scholar, and Web of Science. …”
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The efficacy of hypothermia combined with thrombolysis or mechanical thrombectomy on acute ischemic stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Dan Wang, Dan Yan, Mingmin Yan, Hao Tian, Haiwei Jiang, Bifeng Zhu, Yu Chen, Tao Peng, Yue Wan

“…The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of hypothermia by combining reperfusion therapy in acute ischemic stroke patients.MethodsA systematic search was performed in PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and the Clinical Trial Registries on articles published until May 2024. …”
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Incidence Density Rate of Neonatal Mortality and Predictors in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Zebenay Workneh Bitew, Ayinalem Alemu, Ermias Getaneh Ayele, Desalegn Abebaw Jember, Michael Tamene Haile, Teshager Worku

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Comparative diagnostic performance of imaging modalities in chronic pancreatitis: a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis by Ping Yu, Xujia Zhou, Li Yue, Ling Zhang, Yuan Zhou, Fei Jiang

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Accuracy of Deep Learning Algorithms for the Diagnosis of Retinopathy of Prematurity by Fundus Images: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Jingjing Zhang, Yangyang Liu, Toshiharu Mitsuhashi, Toshihiko Matsuo

“…Deep learning (DL) models have been used for ophthalmologic diagnoses. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of published evidence to summarize and evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of DL algorithms for ROP by fundus images. …”
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Effect of intraoperative fluid volume on postoperative pulmonary complications in thoracic surgeries: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Shreya Das Adhikari, Nitin Gupta, Mukund Gupta, Savan K. Nagesh, Souvik Chaudhuri, Rakesh Garg

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