Comparing the efficacy of live vs. video instructional demonstrations in dental education: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Rawan N. AlKahtani, Banna M. Alnufaiy, Refal S. Albaijan, Sarah M. Alnafaiy, Farah M. Elfakhri, Suha M. Aljudaibi

“…Abstract Background This systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to investigate the effects of live and video demonstrations of various dental procedures on undergraduate students’ performance and satisfaction scores. …”
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The effect of fecal bile acids on the incidence and risk-stratification of colorectal cancer: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis by Shaohui Yang, Yu Wang, Lijuan Sheng, Wei Cui, Chenyang Ma

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Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors +/− Chemotherapy for Patients With NSCLC and Brain Metastases: A Systematic Review and Network Meta‐Analysis by Lauren Julia Brown, Nicholas Yeo, Harriet Gee, Benjamin Y. Kong, Eric Hau, Inês Pires daSilva, Adnan Nagrial

“…The efficacy of chemoimmunotherapy compared to ICI alone in patients with metastatic NSCLC and brain metastases (BM) remains unknown. Methods A systematic review and network meta‐analysis were performed to evaluate ICI efficacy and the influence of additional chemotherapy on survival outcomes in treatment‐naïve metastatic NSCLC with BM. …”
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Effect of thiamine supplementation on glycaemic outcomes in adults with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ritin Fernandez, Heidi Green, Arti Muley, Prasad Muley

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Association of iron status indicators with thyroid hormone concentrations during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mohammadamin Parsaei, Mohadese Dashtkoohi, Elahe Amirkhalili, Mohammadreza Chashmyazdan, Tim I. M. Korevaar, Tim I. M. Korevaar, Pantea Nazeri

“…This review examines the relationship between various indicators of maternal iron status and thyroid function during pregnancy.MethodsWe conducted a systematic search in MEDLINE/PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library for studies published up to 2023. …”
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Women's experiences and outcomes of abortion care in sub-Saharan countries: A mixed methods systematic review protocol. by Negash Wakgari, Gizachew A Tessema, Stuart J Watson, Delayehu Bekele, Zoe Bradfield

“…These challenges may lead to variations in women's experiences and care outcomes, potentially resulting in adverse physical, psychological, and emotional outcomes for individuals seeking abortions. Therefore, this systematic review aims to synthesise the available evidence on women's abortion care experiences and outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa published from 2010 onwards.…”
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A systematic review of the clinical practice guidelines for the assessment, management and treatment of eating disorders during the perinatal period by Chantelle Ecob, Debbie M. Smith, Zoe Tsivos, Noora Hossain, Sarah Peters

“…Clinical practice guidelines include statements of expected practice intending to improve effectiveness and quality of care within health care services. This systematic review aimed to identify and synthesise current clinical practice guideline recommendations on the assessment, management and treatment of eating disorders during the perinatal period. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to implementation of non-medical independent prescribing in primary care in the UK: a qualitative systematic review by Nicola Carey, Judith Edwards, Melaine Coward

“…Objectives To support workforce deficits and rising demand for medicines, independent prescribing (IP) by nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals is a key component of workforce transformation in UK healthcare. This systematic review of qualitative research studies used a thematic synthesis approach to explore stakeholders’ views on IP in primary care and identify barriers and facilitators influencing implementation.Setting UK primary/community care.Participants Inclusion criteria were UK qualitative studies of any design, published in the English language. …”
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Retracted: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Evaluation of the Efficacy of Manipulation and Cervical Traction in the Treatment of Radical Cervical Spondylosis by Emergency Medicine International

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Current Updates on Molecular Diagnostic Assays Used for Detection of <i>Candida auris</i>: A Systematic Review by River Chun-Wai Wong, Alfred Lok-Hang Lee, Ingrid Yu-Ying Cheung, Viola Chi-Ying Chow, Margaret Ip, Christopher Koon-Chi Lai

“…Currently, there is no systematic review explicitly focusing on the up-to-date molecular diagnostics of this pathogen to cover the entire process, including sample pre-extraction procedures, nucleic acid extraction, and DNA-based detection. …”
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Democratizing Artificial Intelligence for Social Good: A Bibliometric–Systematic Review Through a Social Science Lens by Chitat Chan, Afifah Nurrosyidah

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Definitions of Hemodynamic Instability Related to Renal Replacement Therapy in Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review Protocol by Jean Zhuo Wang, Lindsey Sikora, Peter Farrell, Swapnil Hiremath, Edward G. Clark

“…Systematic Review Registration: PROSPERO registration number: CRD42023396550.…”
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A systematic review of circulating IP-10/CXCL10 in patients with Plasmodium infections in relation to disease severity by Manas Kotepui, Aongart Mahittikorn, Frederick Ramirez Masangkay, Kwuntida Uthaisar Kotepui

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The “Boomerang” iliac crest flap for hemimandible reconstruction in rare Paget's Osteosarcoma: Case report and systematic literature review by Olindo Massarelli, Samira Bucelli, Simone Benedetti

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Prognostic factors of thalamic and thalamopeduncular low-grade gliomas in children: A systematic review and recommendations for surgical management by Jana Táborská, Adéla Bubeníková, Petr Skalický, Jakub Táborský, David Horváth, Michal Zápotocký, Ondřej Bradáč, Vladimír Beneš, 3rd

“…Research question: This systematic review aims to define the factors influencing the prognosis of pediatric patients with thalamic and thalamopeduncular low-grade gliomas. …”
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Relationship between meteorological factors and the incidence of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Guangju Mo, Hongmei Zhu, Jing Li, Huaiping Zhu, Qiyong Liu

“…This study was performed to systematically evaluate the correlation between meteorological factors and SFTS incidence. …”
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Web-based interventions for pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Ping Xu, Wei Zhang, Xiaojuan Wang, Dan Dan Chen, Pingping Guo, Yin Jin, Zhenzhen Xiang, Minna Mao, Qiong Zheng, Suwen Feng

“…Web-based interventions have been used to manage GDM because of the advantages of high accessibility and flexibility, but their effectiveness has remained inconclusive. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to comprehensively investigate the multidimensional effectiveness of web-based interventions for pregnant women with GDM, thereby aiding implementation decisions in clinical settings.Methods and analysis This systematic review protocol strictly adheres to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols guidelines. …”
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Effects of Manual Therapy and Strengthening Exercise on Pain in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Beatriz Serrano-García, Carmen Belén Martínez-Cepa, Francisco Forriol, Santiago Angulo-Díaz-Parreño, Juan Andrés Mesa-Jiménez, Juan Carlos Zuil-Escobar

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine whether manual therapy (MT) and strengthening exercises (SE) reduce pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KO). …”
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Outdoor experiences and outdoor-based activities and interventions for individuals with spinal cord injury: a systematic scoping review by Anders O. Aaby, Samuel D. Williamson, Louise S. Madsen, Thomas Maribo, Sophie L. Ravn

“…Methods: Systematic searches were performed in 7 bibliometric databases. …”
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Barriers and Strategies to Lifestyle and Dietary Pattern Interventions for Prevention and Management of TYPE-2 Diabetes in Africa, Systematic Review by Hirut Bekele, Adisu Asefa, Bekalu Getachew, Abebe Muche Belete

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