Experience of being a frequent user of primary care and emergency department services: a qualitative systematic review and thematic synthesis by Catherine Hudon, Maud-Christine Chouinard, Magaly Brodeur, Eva Margo-Dermer

“…However, throughout this process, little attention has been paid to their experience as patients.Objective To thematically synthesise qualitative studies that explore the experience of frequent users of primary care and emergency department services.Design Qualitative systematic review and thematic synthesis.Setting Primary care and emergency department.Participants Frequent users of primary care and emergency department services.Methods A qualitative systematic review was conducted using three online databases (MEDLINE with full text, CINAHL with full text and PsycINFO). …”
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The effectiveness of music therapy in improving behavioral symptoms among children with autism spectrum disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiuyan Gao, Guangjun Xu, Ningning Fu, Qi Ben, Lin Wang, Xiumei Bu

“…However, given the significant heterogeneity and limitations in this study, RCTs with rigorous methodological quality are still required to confirm the curative benefits of MT in autistic children precisely.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, identifier CRD42024597939.…”
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Understanding human papillomavirus vaccine response and efficacy in people living with HIV: A systematic mixed studies review and meta-analysis. by Alvine M Akumbom, Alanna J Bergman, Howard Strickler, Chakra Budhathoki, Manka Nkimbeng, Raeven Grant, Nancy R Reynolds, Kawsar R Talaat

“…Historically, the efficacy of vaccines has been suboptimal in PWH compared to people without HIV (PWoH).A systematic review of HPV vaccine trials in PWH was conducted using PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy versus Other PTSD Psychotherapies as Treatment for Women Victims of War-Related Violence: A Systematic Review by N. Inès Dossa, Marie Hatem

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Single inhaler with beclometasone, formoterol, and glycopyrronium versus triple therapies in adults with uncontrolled asthma: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Fulvio Braido, Ioanna Vlachaki, Georgios F. Nikolaidis, Dimitrios Tzelis, Ifigeneia Barouma, Alessio Piraino, Alessandra Madoni, Nicola Scichilone

“…The objective of this study was to determine the comparative efficacy of extra-fine single-inhaler medium-dose (MD) or high-dose (HD) of beclometasone/formoterol/glycopyrronium bromide (BDP/FOR/GLY) compared to other triple therapies in patients whose asthma remains uncontrolled with MD or HD inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting β2-agonists. A systematic literature review identified randomized control trials on adult patients with uncontrolled asthma. …”
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Interventions for the management of post-COVID-19 condition (long COVID): protocol for a living systematic review and network meta-analysis by Paul Garner, Lawrence Mbuagbaw, Jason W Busse, Dena Zeraatkar, Thomas Agoritsas, Ariel Izcovich, Tari Turner, Lyn Turkstra, Roger S McIntyre, Rachel J Couban, Tyler Pitre, Sarah Kirsh, Tanvir Jassal, Michael Ling, Samantha Chakraborty, Signe A Flottorp

“…Several trials that study the benefits and harms of various interventions to manage long COVID have been published and hundreds more are planned or are ongoing. Trustworthy systematic reviews that clarify the benefits and harms of interventions are critical to promote evidence-based practice.Objective To create and maintain a living systematic review and network meta-analysis addressing the benefits and harms of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions for the treatment and management of long COVID.Methods Eligible trials will randomise adults with long COVID to pharmacologic or non-pharmacologic interventions, placebo, sham or usual care. …”
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Prevalence, risk and resilience factors of mental health conditions among female sex workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Olivia Kalinowski, Anastasiia Lotysh, Gizem Kaya, Franziska Kroehn-Liedtke, Lena Karoline Zerbe, Hristiana Mihaylova, Krisztina Sipos, Wulf Rössler, Meryam Schouler-Ocak

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Clinical Symptoms and Types of Samples Are Critical Factors for the Molecular Diagnosis of Symptomatic COVID-19 Patients: A Systematic Literature Review by Milad Zandi, Abbas Farahani, Armin Zakeri, Sara Akhavan Rezayat, Ramin Mohammadi, Umashankar Das, Jonathan R. Dimmock, Shervin Afzali, Mohammadvala Ashtar Nakhaei, Alireza Doroudi, Yousef Erfani, Saber Soltani

“…This review aims to discuss the various clinical symptoms and molecular evaluation results in COVID-19 patients, to point out the importance of onset symptoms, type, and timing of the sampling, besides the methods that are used for detection of SARS-CoV-2. Methods. A systematic literature review of current articles in the Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and EMBASE was conducted according to the PRISMA guideline. …”
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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 Effects of Maternal Supplementation of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Visual, Neurobehavioural, and Developmental Outcomes of the Child: A Systematic Review of the Randomized Trials by Andrea Lo, Julianna Sienna, Eva Mamak, Nada Djokanovic, Carol Westall, Gideon Koren

“…Polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) use in pregnancy has been promoted as beneficial for visual and neurobehavioural development in the fetus. However, no systematic review of the randomized trials has been conducted. …”
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Beyond individual-level factors that influence family planning uptake among women with diabetes mellitus: a systematic literature review by Idayu Badilla Idris, Sarah Awang Dahlan, Rahana Abd Rahman, Azmawati Mohammed Nawi

“…This systematic literature review was conducted in accordance to Joanna Briggs Institute’s approach for conducting systematic review of associations. …”
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Comparative outcomes of corticosteroids, neuromuscular blocking agents, and inhaled nitric oxide in ARDS: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Zhiyuan Xu, Xiao Liu, Liang Zhang, Xianliang Yan, Xianliang Yan

“…While the application of NMBAs may reduce 28-day mortality, iNO did not demonstrate a significant beneficial effect as a therapeutic measure.Systematic review registrationPROSPERO, CRD42022333165 https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/.…”
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Leukodepleted Packed Red Blood Cells Transfusion in Patients Undergoing Major Cardiovascular Surgical Procedure: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Daniel Simancas-Racines, Ingrid Arevalo-Rodriguez, Gerard Urrutia, Diana Buitrago-Garcia, Solange Núñez-González, María José Martínez-Zapata, Eva Madrid, Xavier Bonfill, Ricardo Hidalgo-Ottolenghi

“…Leukoreduction consists of eliminating leukocytes in all blood products below the established safety levels for any patient type. In this systematic review, we appraise the clinical effectiveness of allogeneic leukodepleted (LD) PRBC transfusion for preventing infections and death in patients undergoing major cardiovascular surgical procedures. …”
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Defining Optimal Aerobic Exercise Parameters to Affect Complex Motor and Cognitive Outcomes after Stroke: A Systematic Review and Synthesis by S. M. Mahmudul Hasan, Samantha N. Rancourt, Mark W. Austin, Michelle Ploughman

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Pathological features and immunohistochemical characteristics of clear cell (glycogen-rich) urothelial carcinoma: a case report and systematic review of the literature by Weiming Wang, Baogang Zhang, Zhangli Wu, Chuanling Hou, Mengyao Li, Tianyi Zhang

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Clinical efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound for breast fibroadenoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiuying Wu, Xuewen Yue, Hong Liu, Haoran Huang, Dan Yao, Yujun Guo, Wenzhi Chen, Cai Zhang

“…Objective The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the clinical efficacy and safety of ultrasound (US)-guided high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) in the treatment of breast fibroadenoma in different studies.Methods Studies evaluating the efficacy and safety of US-guided HIFU in the treatment of histologically-proven FA with follow-up outcomes of more than 3 months were searched through MEDLINE/PubMed databases. …”
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Systematic review of reviews on interventions to engage men and boys as clients, partners and agents of change for improved sexual and reproductive health and rights by Sanyukta Mathur, Julie Pulerwitz, Ann Gottert, Jesse Werner, Renay Weiner, Chantalle Okondo, Sarah Magni

“…We conducted a review of the effectiveness of interventions to engage men and boys across SRHR domains, lessons learnt about successful programming, and about harms/unintended consequences, in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).Design Systematic review of reviews following Cochrane guidelines.Data sources PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Web of Science and Cochrane were searched (18 October–9 November 2022; 9 September 2024).Eligibility criteria Eligible reviews were published since 2015, covered WHO-defined SRHR domain(s) and focused mostly on LMIC.Data extraction and synthesis Data extraction by multiple reviewers focused on intervention effectiveness, implementation best practices, unintended consequences, and quality/risk of bias.Results Thirty-five systematic reviews were included, comprising ~960 primary studies. …”
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Optimal Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Reducing Problematic Internet Use in Youth: A Systematic Review and Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis by Jing-Jing Tian, Xiao-Ya He, Zhen Guo

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Effects of kinesio taping in patients undergoing knee or hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Ting Mei, Yuli Shuai, Dandong Wu, Heping Yu

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Effectiveness of home-based walking exercise for patients with peripheral artery disease and intermittent claudication: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zheng Xu, Jing Chuo, Xiaoqin Zhao

“…Objective This study aimed to assess the effect of home-based exercise interventions on walking performance in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and intermittent claudication (IC).Design Systematic review and meta-analysis.Data sources We searched the Medline, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus and Cochrane Library databases to identify randomised controlled trials of patients with PAD and IC published in English up to August 2024.Eligibility criteria Randomised controlled trials of patients who participated in home-based exercise interventions and were assessed for walking performance were eligible for inclusion. …”
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