Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of the combination of ezetimibe and statins for hyperlipidemia. by Tianfu Yang, Weijuan Li, Weiwei Chen, Donghong Zhu, Yuxi Ren, Xiongfeng Huang

“…<h4>Methods and analysis</h4>The systematic review and meta-analysis will adhere to the PRISMA guidelines for systematic reviews and meta-analyses. …”
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Prevalence of depression among medical students in Africa: Systematic review and meta-analysis. by Chilot Kassa Mekonnen, Hailemichael Kindie Abate, Zerko Wako Beko, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye, Abere Woretaw Azagew

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>Depression affects well over one-third of medical students in Africa. Moreover, this systematic review and meta-analysis revealed that female medical students were less likely to develop depression. …”
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Formal Verification of ERC-Based Smart Contracts: A Systematic Literature Review by Rim Ben Fekih, Mariam Lahami, Salma Bradai, Mohamed Jmaiel

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The impact of yoga therapy on lumbar intervertebral disc prolapse: A systematic review by Vardaan Singh Saini, Sandeep Singh, Vinod Kumar Katiyar

“…This systematic review is aimed to evaluate the effect of yoga therapy on lumbar intervertebral disc prolapse (LIVDP) also known as lumbar disc herniation (LDH). …”
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Augmented reality exposure treatments in anxiety and related disorders: A systematic review by Jorge Grimaldos, Sara Fernández-Buendía, Juana Bretón-López, Clara Miguel, Pim Cuijpers, Soledad Quero

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Correction: Key performance indicators of hospital supply chain: a systematic review by Meysam Fallahnezhad, Mostafa Langarizadeh, Afshin Vahabzadeh

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Inclusive education through technology: a systematic review of types, tools and characteristics by Carmen del Rosario Navas-Bonilla, Julio Andrés Guerra-Arango, Daniel Alejandro Oviedo-Guado, Daniel Eduardo Murillo-Noriega

“…This study aims to identify and analyze practices and technologies that foster the participation of students with diverse needs. A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines, gathering responses to the research questions from 159 studies. …”
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Hepatitis C Virus Infection and Hospital-Related Outcomes: A Systematic Review by Michelle Ng, Patrizia Maria Carrieri, Lindila Awendila, Maria Eugenia Socías, Rod Knight, Lianping Ti

“…Direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) have the potential to alleviate this burden; however, the evidence on the impact of HCV infection and hospital outcomes is undetermined. This systematic review aims to assess this research gap, including how DAAs may modify the relationship between HCV infection and hospital-related outcomes. …”
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Financing of municipal current expenditure through local taxes: a systematic review by Henry Bernardo Garay Canales, Julio Mayorga Challco, Wilson Eduardo Vargas Cubas, Fredy Roger Flores Flores

“… This study examines key factors influencing the financing of municipal current expenditure through local taxes, emphasizing the importance of strengthening local tax resources to enhance municipal fiscal autonomy. A systematic literature review was conducted using Scopus and Web of Science databases, focusing on keywords such as financing, municipal current expenditure, and local taxes. …”
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Transforming Education Through Blockchain: A Systematic Review of Applications, Projects, and Challenges by Xianxian Wang, Muhammad Younas, Yicun Jiang, Muhammad Imran, Norah Almusharraf

“…Many previous studies have provided limited insight into the practical implementation of blockchain technology&#x2019;s role in education. This systematic study follows Okoli and Schabram guidelines to analyze the 64 articles published between 2016 and 2023. …”
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Acceptability and feasibility of pre-exposure prophylaxis for bacterial STIs: a systematic review. by Julie-Anne Carroll, Amy B Mullens, Sarah Warzywoda, Philip R A Baker, Meika Stafford, Faye McMillan, Jacintha Manton, Daniel Demant

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Accuracy of administrative data for surveillance of healthcare-associated infections: a systematic review by Karel G M Moons, Marc J M Bonten, Maaike S M van Mourik, Pleun Joppe van Duijn, Grace M Lee

“…Administrative data algorithms, including (combinations of) diagnosis codes, are commonly used to determine the occurrence of HAI, either to support within-hospital surveillance programmes or as free-standing quality indicators. We conducted a systematic review evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of administrative data for the detection of HAI.Methods Systematic search of Medline, Embase, CINAHL and Cochrane for relevant studies (1995–2013). …”
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Systematic review and quantitative meta-analysis of age-dependent human T-lymphocyte homeostasis by Victoria Kulesh, Victoria Kulesh, Kirill Peskov, Kirill Peskov, Kirill Peskov, Gabriel Helmlinger, Gennady Bocharov, Gennady Bocharov, Gennady Bocharov

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Global distribution of sporadic sapovirus infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Marta Diez Valcarce, Anita K Kambhampati, Laura E Calderwood, Aron J Hall, Sara A Mirza, Jan Vinjé

“…We aimed to assess the role of sapovirus as a cause of endemic AGE worldwide by conducting a systematic review of published studies that used molecular diagnostics to assess the prevalence of sapovirus among individuals with AGE symptoms. …”
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A Systematic Review of Research on Late Spring Frost and its Estimation Methods by Mobina Abdollahi Fuzi, Bahram Bakhtiari, Kourosh Qaderi

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Mental and Somatic Symptoms Associated with Emotional Burnout: A Systematic Review of Research by E.B. Karpova, A.S. Stupnikov, K.M. Samerkhanova, J.A. Mashkautsan

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MESS to live with schizophrenic parental history: A systematic review of developmental checkpoints. by Maryam Khan, Rabia Batool, Uzma Mushtaq, Shakir Iqbal, Sana Shaheen, Aimen Zafar Butt, Anees Ahmed

“…However, the developmental patterns of such children and adolescents before the onset of the problem have not yet been systematically documented. We present a comprehensive account of developmental checkpoints essential for preventing it from occurring. …”
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Effectiveness of workplace health promotion programs for industrial workers: a systematic review by Sasha Javanmardi, Ludwig Rappelt, Sascha Zangenberg, Lars Heinke, Christian Baumgart, Daniel Niederer, Jürgen Freiwald

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Osteoporosis Screening Disparities among Ethnic and Racial Minorities: A Systematic Review by Anoush Calikyan, Jillian Silverberg, Katherine M. McLeod

“…Inadequate screening may lead to an increased risk of fracture, higher health care costs, and increased morbidity and mortality disproportionately experienced by racial-ethnic minority populations. Purpose. This systematic review assessed and summarized the racial and ethnic disparities that exist for osteoporosis screening by DXA. …”
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Hyperuricemia Increases the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Zheng Gao, Hekai Shi, Wei Xu, Zhengzhao Guan, Xiuxiu Su, Nuojin Guo, Huijie Ma

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