DNA methylation and its influence on the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis: a systematic literature review by Thomas Nau, Samira Cutts, Nerissa Naidoo

“…Purpose: Evolving evidence demonstrates the role of epigenetics in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis (OA), whereas in terms of mechanism, DNA methylation has received the highest attention thus far. This systematic review summarizes the current knowledge of DNA methylation and its influence on the pathogenesis of OA. …”
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Feasibility and Safety of Field-Based Physical Fitness Tests: A Systematic Review by Carolina Cruz-León, Pablo Expósito-Carrillo, Sandra Sánchez-Parente, José Jiménez-Iglesias, Milkana Borges-Cosic, Magdalena Cuenca-Garcia, José Castro-Piñero

“…Methods The search was conducted through the electronic databases MEDLINE (via PubMed) and Web of Science (all databases) for published studies from inception to 31 January 2023. This systematic review was developed according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. …”
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A systematic review of approaches to dental care in head and neck cancer patients by Rebecca Doctor, Tapan Padhya, Matthew Mifsud, Christopher Nickel

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Music Generation Using Deep Learning and Generative AI: A Systematic Review by Rohan Mitra, Imran Zualkernan

“…This paper presents a systematic review of recent advances in music generation using deep learning techniques, categorizing the latest research in the field and identifying key contributions from various approaches. …”
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Recommendations for designing collaborative activities in online higher education: a systematic review by Elisabeth Ransanz Reyes, Ainhoa Arana-Cuenca, Ana Isabel Manzanal Martínez

“…A total of 46 articles published between the years 2018 and 2023 were analysed in a systematic review based on the PRISMA Statement. Their main elements were grouped into three categories: contextual factors; pedagogical strategies; and ICT tools and resources that favour the development of such activities. …”
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A Systematic Review of Modifications and Validation Methods for the Extension of the Keystroke-Level Model by Shiroq Al-Megren, Joharah Khabti, Hend S. Al-Khalifa

“…This paper provides a systematic literature review of KLM extensions across various applications and setups. …”
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and the risk of stroke: a systematic review protocol by Jennifer K Quint, Ann D Morgan, Chetna Sharma, Kieran J Rothnie

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Comprehensive Analysis of Detection Methods for Over-the-counter Codeine: A Systematic Review by Anagha Ravindran, Tina Sharma, Mahipal Singh Sankhla

“…Focusing on the analytical methods used to find and measure codeine in various sample types, this systematic review provides a thorough analysis of OTC codeine abuse and misuse. …”
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Protective effect of exercise on animals with sepsis: a systematic review of the existing literature by Na Yang, Nan Jiang, Chunming Shen, Ming Gao, Qian Tong, Jian Sun

“…However, in preclinical studies, there was no systematic evidence to summarize the effects of exercise training on sepsis. …”
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Structuring and restructuring COVID-19 Intensive Care Units: a systematic review by Luis Fernando Reis Macedo, Kenya Waléria de Siqueira Coelho Lisboa, Thais Rodrigues de Albuquerque, Alexandre Pazetto Balsanelli, Sarah De Lima Pinto, Izabel Cristina Santiago Lemos de Beltrão, Gyllyandeson de Araujo Delmondes

“…Methods: this is a qualitative systematic review. Searches were conducted in the MEDLINE, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase databases. …”
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A foundation systematic review of natural language processing applied to gastroenterology & hepatology by Matthew Stammers, Balasubramanian Ramgopal, Abigail Owusu Nimako, Anand Vyas, Reza Nouraei, Cheryl Metcalf, James Batchelor, Jonathan Shepherd, Markus Gwiggner

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Medicolegal Considerations with Intravenous Tissue Plasminogen Activator in Stroke: A Systematic Review by Archit Bhatt, Adnan Safdar, Dhara Chaudhari, Diane Clark, Amber Pollak, Arshad Majid, Mounzer Kassab

“…Case studies that involved malpractice litigation in ischemic stroke and thrombolytic therapy were analyzed systematically. Results. We identified 789 ischemic stroke litigation cases, of which 46 cases were related to intravenous tPA and stroke litigation. …”
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An insight into brucellosis in wild boar and domestic pigs in Europe: A systematic review by Zita Martins Ruano, Teresa Letra Mateus, Madalena Vieira-Pinto

“…A systematic search was conducted in four databases to identify relevant original research articles. …”
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The Effects of Nigella Sativa (Black Seed) in Rhinosinusitis Subjects: A Systematic Review by Muhamad Najmi Muhamad Najemudin, Nurul Asyiqin Yusof

“…Method: This systematic review followed the guidelines of PRISMA. …”
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Risk factors for emergency presentation with lung and colorectal cancers: a systematic review by Una MacLeod, Elizabeth D Mitchell, Benjamin Pickwell-Smith

“…Objective To identify patient and practitioner factors that influence cancer diagnosis via emergency presentation (EP).Design Systematic review.Data sources MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, EBM Reviews, Science and Social Sciences Citation Indexes, Conference Proceedings Citation Index-Science and Conference Proceedings Citation Index-Social Science and Humanities. …”
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How defensive medicine is defined in European medical literature: a systematic review by Nathalie Baungaard, Elisabeth Assing Hvidt, Helle Gerbild, Merethe Kirstine Andersen, Jesper Lykkegaard, Pia Ladeby Skovvang

“…The objectives of this systematic review were to explore the definition of the term ‘defensive medicine’ in European original medical literature and to identify the motives stated therein.Design Systematic review.Data sources PubMed, Embase and Cochrane, 3 February 2020, with an updated search on 6 March 2021.Methods Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, we reviewed all European original peer-reviewed studies fully or partially investigating ‘defensive medicine’.Results We identified a total of 50 studies. …”
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Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Autoimmune Disorders: A Systematic Scoping Review of Published Cases by Mohsen Farjoud Kouhanjani, Seyed Ali Hosseini, Seyedeh Maryam Mousavi, Zahra Noroozi, Paniz Sadeghi, Armita Jokar-Derisi, Mohammad Saleh Jamshidi Mouselou, Meysam Ahmadi, Armin Attar

“…We applied the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) to report this review. …”
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The Efficacy of Strontium and Potassium Toothpastes in Treating Dentine Hypersensitivity: A Systematic Review by B. F. A. Karim, D. G. Gillam

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Machine learning algorithms for predicting PTSD: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Masoumeh Vali, Hossein Motahari Nezhad, Levente Kovacs, Amir H Gandomi

“…Abstract This study aimed to compare and evaluate the prediction accuracy and risk of bias (ROB) of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) predictive models. We conducted a systematic review and random-effect meta-analysis summarizing predictive model development and validation studies using machine learning in diverse samples to predict PTSD. …”
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Enhancing the utility of polygenic scores in Alzheimer’s disease through systematic curation and annotation by Savannah Mwesigwa, Yulin Dai, Nitesh Enduru, Zhongming Zhao, Zhongming Zhao

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