An online intervention relationship enhancement couple therapy program versus systematic desensitization on sexual performance anxiety in women undergoing infertility treatment with timed intercourse: An RCT by Maryam Afzal Dehkordi, Tahmineh Farajkhoda, Mahdi Khanabadi, Farimah Shamsi

“…Objective: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of relationship enhancement couple therapy program (RECT) vs. systematic desensitization (SD) on sexual anxiety. …”
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Comparative effectiveness of manual therapy, pharmacological treatment, exercise therapy, and education for neck pain (COMPETE study): protocol of a systematic review with network meta-analysis by Ana Izabela Sobral de Oliveira-Souza, Jordana Barbosa-Silva, Douglas P. Gross, Bruno R. da Costa, Nikolaus Ballenberger, Tiago V. Pereira, Liz Dennett, Susan Armijo-Olivo

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Optimal exercise dose on Body Mass Index (BMI) in children and adolescents with overweight and obesity: a systematic review and bayesian model-based network meta-analysis by Zan Huang, Gang Sun, Jiayu Li, Bin Zhang, Guangping Lai, Hongwei Jing, Yulan Zhou

“…This study aimed to evaluate the dose‒response effects of various exercises on BMI in children and adolescents with overweight and obesity. Methods A systematic search was conducted in Web of Science (Core Collection), PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library for randomized controlled trials on relevant studies, covering literature up to July 2024. …”
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Efficacy and safety of PCSK9 inhibitors, potent statins, and their combinations for reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in hyperlipidemia patients: a systematic network meta-analysis by Yuhua Jiang, Yingying Wang, Sijia Ma, Linlin Qian, Yeteng Jing, Xi Chen, Jinsheng Yang

“…BackgroundThe objective of this study is to assess the relative efficacy of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors, such as alirocumab, evolocumab, and inclisiran, in conjunction with potent statins like atorvastatin and rosuvastatin, in patients presenting with hyperlipidemia or heightened cardiovascular risk attributable to elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C).MethodsA systematic search was conducted across databases including PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library to explore lipid-lowering therapies in hyperlipidemia from their inception to 7 November 2023. …”
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Letter to the Editor: Staples, tension-band plates, and percutaneous epiphysiodesis screws used for leg-length discrepancy treatment: a systematic review and proportional meta-analysis by Bjoern Vogt, Adrien Frommer, Georg Gosheger, Andrea Maria Laufer, Robert Rödl, Gregor Toporowski

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Development of a theoretical framework based on the MAPR model for stage-based, individualized mobile smoking cessation interventions through systematic literature review and expert consultation by Shuilian CHU, Hang JING, Lirong LIANG, Jun LI

“…ObjectiveTo develop a theoretical framework for stage-based, individualized mobile smoking cessation interventions to guide the design of smoking cessation applications (APPs). MethodsA systematic literature review of studies of smoking cessation APPs was conducted from December 2023 to January 2024. …”
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Promotive, preventive, and treatment interventions for adolescent mental health in sub-Saharan Africa: A protocol for two scoping reviews including systematic analyses of intervention effectiveness. by James Steel, Fantacy Twagira, Maaike L Seekles, Angela I Obasi

“…A narrative synthesis will provide a descriptive profile of all studies included and will explore key concepts related to intervention types, target populations and adaptations to local context. A systematic review element will collate evidence of intervention effectiveness from (cluster) Randomised Controlled Trials.…”
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A comparative analysis and survival analysis of open versus minimally invasive radical antegrade modular pancreatosplenectomy for pancreatic cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yating Zhou, Fei Xue

“…Further research is warranted, particularly regarding the learning curve of L-RAMPS and its broader applicability.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero, identifier CRD42024498383.…”
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Bridging the pain gap after cancer surgery – Evaluating the feasibility of transitional pain service to prevent persistent postsurgical pain – A systematic review and meta-analysis by Raghu S. Thota, S Ramkiran, Aveek Jayant, Koilada Shiv Kumar, Anjana Wajekar, Sadasivan Iyer, M Ashwini

“…Methods: The protocol for this meta-analysis was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (ID: CRD42023407190). This systematic review included articles involving all adult cancer patients undergoing cancer-related surgery experiencing pain, involving pharmacological, non-pharmacological and interventional pain modalities after an initial systematic pain assessment by pain care providers across diverse clinical specialities, targeting multimodal integrative pain management. …”
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Epidemiology and risk factors of self-reported systemic allergic reactions to a Hymenoptera venom in beekeepers worldwide: a protocol for a systematic review of observational studies by Igor Locatelli, Tanja Carli, Mitja Košnik, Andreja Kukec

“…The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols 2015 statement will guide the reporting of this systematic literature review.Ethics and dissemination No ethics approval is needed to conduct the systematic literature review since it will be solely based on the published literature. …”
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Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors improve liver enzymes in patients with co-existing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a systematic review and metanalysis by Waseem Amjad, Adnan Malik, Waqas Qureshi, Brittany Dennis, Mirrah Mumtaz, Rabbia Haider, Shakeel Jamal, Faisal Jaura, Aijaz Ahmed

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Effect of different 3D-printing systems on the flexural strength of provisional fixed dental prostheses: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of in vitro studies by Ömer Yıldırım, Zeynep Yeşil, Ömer Hatipoğlu

“…Abstract Objectives The aim of this systematic review and network meta-analysis was to compare the flexural strength of provisional fixed dental prostheses (PFDPs) fabricated using different 3D printing technologies, including digital light processing (DLP), stereolithography (SLA), liquid crystal display (LCD), selective laser sintering (SLS), Digital Light Synthesis (DLS), and fused deposition modeling (FDM). …”
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Systematic evaluation of the adsorption of organic vapors onto a miniaturized cartridge device using breakthrough tests in parallel experiment with a full size respirator cartridge by Florence Janvier, Ludovic Tuduri, Daniel Cossement, Daniel Drolet, Jaime Lara

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Global, regional, and national survey on burden and quality of care index (QCI) of nasopharyngeal cancer: A systematic analysis of the Global Burden of disease study 1990–2019 by Saba Ilkhani, Sahar Saeedi Moghaddam, Delaram Sakhaei, Mohammad-Mahdi Rashidi, Sina Azadnajafabad, Mohammadreza Azangou-Khyavy, Naser Ahmadi, Ozra Tabatabaei-Malazy, Mohammadreza Naderian, Erfan Ghasemi, Parnian Shobeiri, Sahar Mohammadi Fateh, Farzad Kompani, Bagher Larijani, Farshad Farzadfar

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Comparative Evaluation of Effectiveness of Demineralized Freeze-dried Bone Allograft and Other Regenerative Materials for the Treatment of Intrabony Periodontal Defects: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Mayuri Rajiv Ghike, Mangesh Bhalchandra Phadnaik, Vaibhav Karemore, Yugandhara Rameshsingh Desurkar

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Breast cancer patients with a pre-existing mental illness are less likely to receive guideline-recommended cancer treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Katie Elliott, Emily Haworth, Iakov Bolnykh, R. Hamish McAllister-Williams, Alastair Greystoke, Adam Todd, Linda Sharp

“…However, managing comorbid conditions, particularly mental illness, presents significant challenges for cancer treatment. This study systematically reviews and meta-analyses the impact of having a pre-existing mental illness on breast cancer treatment utilisation, focusing on specific treatments and comparing different mental illnesses. …”
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The accuracy of ChatGPT in writing a commentary on “Epidemiology of first- and second-line drug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis in Iran: A systematic review and meta-analysis” by Manizhe Khosravi, Salehoddin Bouya, Masoud Keikha

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Efficacy and safety of immune checkpoint inhibitors in elderly patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysisResearch in context by Jiacheng Yao, Sihan Li, Lu Bai, Jun Chen, Chengbo Ren, Tingting Liu, Jingping Qiu, Jun Dang

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Discontinuation of immune checkpoint inhibitors for reasons other than disease progression and the impact on relapse and survival of advanced melanoma patients. A systematic review and meta-analysis by Konstantinos Lallas, Eftychia Chatziioannou, Derya Durak, Georg Frey, Lina Maria Serna-Higuita, Marie-Lena Rasch, Athanassios Kyrgidis, Eleni Timotheadou, Zoe Apalla, Ulrike Leiter, Lukas Flatz, Lukas Flatz, Aimilios Lallas, Teresa Amaral, Teresa Amaral

“…BackgroundDespite durable responses achieved with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors (ICIs), data about optimal duration of treatment, especially in the context of adverse events, remain scarce.ObjectiveTo systematically review the evidence concerning the impact of treatment discontinuation with ICIs for reasons other than progressive disease (PD) on relapse rates and survival of melanoma patients.MethodsA systematic literature search was conducted in three electronic databases until July 2024. …”
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Use of rituximab in mature, high-grade and advanced-stage pediatric B-lineage non-Hodgkin lymphomas: a systematic review, meta-analysis and the Brazilian reality by Alejandra Adriana Cardoso de Castro, Alejandra Adriana Cardoso de Castro, Alejandra Adriana Cardoso de Castro, Liana Alves de Oliveira, Liana Alves de Oliveira, Diancarlos Pereira de Andrade, Edna Kakitani Carbone, Edna Kakitani Carbone, Roberto Rosati, Roberto Rosati, Roberto Rosati

“…The aim of the present study was to systematically review the use of rituximab in children and adolescents with high-grade mature B-NHL and to conduct a meta-analysis of the evidence. …”
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