Ethnic disparities in rapid tranquillisation use and justifications in adult mental health inpatient settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Alessio Bricca, John Baker, Trine Munk-Olsen, Martin Locht Pedersen, Ole Schjerning, Frederik Alkier Gildberg

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Efficacy of postoperative aspirin administration for improving survival of microvascular free flaps in head and neck reconstruction procedures: A systematic review by Anu Jose, Nitin Bhola, Anchal Agarwal

“…Data sources: A comprehensive and systematic search using the PRISMA guidelines was done to identify literature evidence related to administration of aspirin for improvement in flap survival outcome following Microvascular surgeries. …”
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Patient education materials for non-specific low back pain and sciatica: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Kris Aubrey-Bassler, Amanda Hall, Michelle Swab, Bradley Furlong, Andrea Pike, Holly Etchegary, Georgia Darmonkow

“…The primary aim of this review is to investigate the effectiveness of patient education materials on immediate process, clinical and health system outcomes.Methods and analysis The search strategy was developed in collaboration with a librarian and systematic searches will be performed in MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO and SPORTDiscus. …”
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Incidence and influencing factors related to social isolation among HIV/AIDS patients: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. by Qiao Wu, Jiarong Tan, Shu Chen, Jiayi Wang, Xiaogang Liao, Lingling Jiang

“…However, there is currently no systematic review addressing the occurrence and impact of social isolation in individuals with HIV. …”
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Exploring RNA-Seq Data Analysis Through Visualization Techniques and Tools: A Systematic Review of Opportunities and Limitations for Clinical Applications by Farhana Manzoor, Cyruss A. Tsurgeon, Vibhuti Gupta

“…This review aims to outline the current state-of-the-art data visualization techniques and tools commonly used to frame clinical inferences from RNA-seq data and point out their benefits, applications, and limitations. A systematic review of English articles using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and IEEE Xplore databases was performed. …”
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Complications and adverse events of high-intensity focused ultrasound in its application to gynecological field - a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shan-shan Lu, Lei-lei Yang, Wei Yang, Jing Wang, Xia-Lin Zhang, Liu Yang, Yi Wen

“…We evaluated the quality of included literature and publication bias and conducted a meta-analysis of single group rates for various AEs using Stata 17.0.Results This systematic review finally included 41 articles. We summarized 34 kinds of AEs in 7 aspects and conducted a single group rate meta-analysis and sub-group analysis of 16 kinds of AEs. …”
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Rotavirus Vaccination Protects Against Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 in Children in Developed Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Chrysoula Kosmeri, Achilleas Klapas, Nikolas Evripidou, Evanthia Kantza, Anastasios Serbis, Ekaterini Siomou, Fani Ladomenou

“…The analysis pooled hazard ratios (HRs) from selected studies using a fixed-effects model, with statistical significance set at <i>p</i> < 0.05 and heterogeneity evaluated using the I² statistic. <b>Results</b>: A systematic search identified 90 records, of which 5 studies met the inclusion criteria. …”
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That “darned Dorsiceratus case” (Copepoda, Harpacticoida, Cletodidae T. Scott)—an attempt of a systematic approach, including the description of three new species by Kai Horst George, Lukas Tönjes, Songül Yurtdaş

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Prevalence of depression, anxiety, stress, and suicide tendency among individual with long-COVID and determinants: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Razieh Bidhendi-Yarandi, Akbar Biglarian, Jannike Lie Karlstad, Cathrine Fredriksen Moe, Enayatollah Bakhshi, Mohammad-Reza Khodaei-Ardakani, Samira Behboudi-Gandevani

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a systematic literature search of databases including PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and PsycINFO up to August 2024, targeting observational studies published in English. …”
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Respiratory symptoms and pulmonary function in paint industry workers exposed to volatile organic compounds: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Lavanya Sekhar, Akila Govindarajan Venguidesvarane, Gayathri Thiruvengadam, Yogita Sharma, Vidhya Venugopal, Santhanam Rengarajan, Priscilla Johnson

“…However, their effects on paint industry workers in organised and unorganised occupational sectors vary. The present systematic review and meta-analysis aim at evaluating the respiratory symptoms and pulmonary function of paint industry workers from various occupational sectors exposed to VOCs. …”
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Comparison of accuracy in freehand versus computer-assisted (dynamic and static) dental implant placement: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Saurav Banerjee, Anasua Debnath, Priyanjali Paul, Tridib Nath Banerjee

“…Methodology: This study followed Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, screening 438 articles from databases such as PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science. …”
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Systematic Review of Focal Prostate Brachytherapy and the Future Implementation of Image-Guided Prostate HDR Brachytherapy Using MR-Ultrasound Fusion by M. Sean Peach, Daniel M. Trifiletti, Bruce Libby

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Impact of measles vaccination strategies on vaccination rates in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Andrew Hayen, Kiddus Yitbarek, Mirkuzie Woldie, Firew Tekle Bobo, Jane Frawley, Abela Mahimbo, Meru Sheel

“…Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines throughout the process, we used Covidence software to manage most review activities. …”
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Cumulative incidence and risk of infection in patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with janus kinase inhibitors: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Konstantinos Ouranos, Diana V Avila, Evangelia K Mylona, Athanasios Vassilopoulos, Stephanos Vassilopoulos, Fadi Shehadeh, Eleftherios Mylonakis

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Pit and Fissure Sealant versus Fluoride Varnish for the Prevention of Dental Caries in School Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Tasneem Rashed, Nura Alkhalefa, Alaa Adam, Abdulaziz AlKheraif

“…The aim of the present systematic review with meta-analysis was to compare pit and fissure sealants with fluoride varnish for caries prevention of first permanent molars among schoolchildren. …”
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Comparative analysis of treatment strategies for groin injuries in athletes: Effects on successful recovery and recurrence of sports conditions – A systematic review by João Vitor de Castro Fernandes, Andre Pedrinelli, Jacobo Ángel Rubio-Arias

“…Treatment for pubic pain in athletes often involves a combination of clinical approaches and surgical interventions, typically requiring long recovery periods. This study systematically reviews the treatment methods for groin pain in athletes and evaluates the return to sports outcomes. …”
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Meta-analysis of nifedipine and enalapril combination therapy for hypertensive patients with coronary heart disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Kun Wang, Wenchao Ma, Leina Sun, Fangcheng Su

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Racism, homophobia, and the sexual health of young Black men who have sex with men in the United States: A systematic review by Sarah E. Janek, Lisvel A. Matos, Sandy Hatoum, Marta I. Mulawa, Leila Ledbetter, Michael V. Relf

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Efficacy and safety of echinocandins versus triazoles or amphotericin B in the treatment of invasive fungal infections in paediatric patients: a systematic review by Lu Lu Htet, Lay Nee Wang, Yi Xin Liew

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Minimally invasive lateral, posterior, and posterolateral sacroiliac joint fusion for low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Kai Xu, Ya-Ling Li, Song-Hua Xiao, Yong-Wei Pan

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