Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Ulcerative Colitis Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Qing Zhou, Zhao-Feng Shen, Ben-sheng Wu, Cheng-biao Xu, Zhong-qi He, Tuo Chen, Hong-tao Shang, Chao-fan Xie, Si-yi Huang, Yu-gen Chen, Hai-bo Chen, Shu-tang Han

“…North American UC-associated CRC patients significantly increased in more than 30 years of this disease duration. Conclusion. In a systematic review of the literature, we found that disease extent, disease duration, and geography were strong, independent risk factors in UC-associated CRC development.…”
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Alteration of fractional anisotropy in preterm-born individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Le Zhou, Xinghui Liu, Guolin He, Meng Chen, Shuai Zeng, Chuntang Sun

“…Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) studies using tract-based spatial statistics (TBSS) effectively detect microstructural white matter (WM) abnormalities in the brain. We conducted this systematic review to integrate the findings of TBSS studies to determine the most consistent WM alterations in PT born individuals.Methods PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and Science Direct were searched. …”
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Neglected tropical diseases in Yemen: a systematic review of epidemiology and public health challenges by Ibrahim Ahmed Ahmed Alhothily, Rahmat Dapari, Nazri Che Dom

“…Abstract Background Yemen has experienced a dramatic increase in neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) amidst ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises. This systematic review aims to consolidate and analyse the available literature on NTDs in Yemen, focusing on aetiology, geographic distribution, and associated risk factors. …”
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Seroprevalence of TORCH Viral Agents in Pregnant Women in Turkey: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Elmas Pinar Kahraman Kilbas, Ihsan Hakki Ciftci, Imdat Kilbas, Hande Toptan

“…This study aimed to analyze the prevalence rates and diagnostic methods used in studies investigating the seroprevalence of viral pathogens in the TORCH group among pregnant women in Turkey between 2005 and 2024. A systematic search was conducted using electronic databases between January 2005 and January 2024. …”
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Outcomes of oncologic arthroplasty in children and adolescents with malignant limb tumors: a systematic review by Vyacheslav I. Zorin, Sergei V. Vissarionov, Alexandr Y. Makarov, Timofey S. Rybinskikh, Kristina N. Rodionova

“…Currently, limb-sparing oncologic arthroplasty is the preferred surgical approach for treating limb sarcomas in children. The aim of the systematic review is to analyse the outcomes of oncologic arthroplasty in children and adolescents. …”
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Effectiveness of cognitive–behavioural therapy: a protocol for an overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses by Sarah E Lamb, Shona Kirtley, Beth Fordham, Thavapriya Sugavanam, Sally Hopewell, Karla Hemming, Jeremy Howick, Roshan das Nair, Julia Hamer-Hunt

“…Its effectiveness has been examined in thousands of randomised control trials that have been synthesised into hundreds of systematic reviews. The aim of this overview is to map, synthesise and assess the reliability of evidence generated from these systematic reviews of the effectiveness of CBT across all health conditions, patient groups and settings.Methods and analysis We will run our search strategy, to identify systematic reviews of CBT, within the Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, the Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews, MEDLINE, Embase, PsycInfo, CINAHL, Child Development and Adolescent Studies, and OpenGrey between January 1992 and 25 April 2018. …”
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Barriers and enablers to implementing clinical practice guidelines in primary care: an overview of systematic reviews by Tao Wang, Xian-Liang Liu, Jing-Yu (Benjamin) Tan, Isabella Zhao

“…The methodological quality of the included studies was appraised by using the JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist for Systematic Reviews and Research Syntheses. Content analysis was used to synthesise the data.Results Twelve systematic reviews were included. …”
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Blinding assessment in randomised sham-controlled trials of acupuncture:protocol for a systematic survey by Ling Li, Xin Sun, Jiali Liu, Minghong Yao, Yong Fu, Jiahui Yang, Xiaochao Luo

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Integration of evidence into Theory of Change frameworks in the healthcare sector: A rapid systematic review. by Davi Mamblona Marques Romão, Cecilia Setti, Leo Heikiti Maeda Arruda, Roberta Crevelário de Melo, Bruna Carolina de Araujo, Audrey R Tan, Peter Nichols DeMaio, Tanja Kuchenmüller

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A rapid review methodology using a systematic approach, was designed. Eight electronic databases were consulted to search for peer-reviewed and gray publications detailing tools, methods, and recommendations promoting the systematic integration of research evidence in ToCs. …”
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Systematic comparison of quantity and quality of RNA recovered with commercial FFPE tissue extraction kits by Sukoluhle Dube, Sharefa Al-Mannai, Li Liu, Sara Tomei, Satanay Hubrack, Shimaa Sherif, Ayesha Jabeen, Eiman I. Ahmed, Apryl Sanchez, William Mifsud, Davide Bedognetti, Wouter Hendrickx, Christophe M. Raynaud

“…The slices were distributed in a systematic manner to prevent any biases. Each of the 7 commercially available RNA extraction kits were used according to manufacturer's instructions, with each sample being tested in triplicate resulting in a total of 189 extractions. …”
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Antibacterial Effect of Silver Nanoparticles on Polymicrobial Biofilms in Endodontics: Systematic Review and Meta Analysis by Iván Olivares-Acosta, Lilian Beatriz Romero-Sánchez, Nuria Patiño Marín, Marco Felipe Salas Orozco

“…This systematic review investigates the antibacterial effects of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on polymicrobial biofilms in endodontics, emphasizing their potential enhancement of traditional treatment methods. …”
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Diagnostic Colonoscopy Leading to Perforated Appendicitis: A Case Report and Systematic Literature Review by Daniel Paramythiotis, Konstantinia Kofina, Vasileios Papadopoulos, Antonios Michalopoulos

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Collaborative Governance in the Digital Transformation Age: A Systematic Literature Review with Bibliometric Mapping by Rio Yusri Maulana, Mitja Dečman

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Prevalence of Undiagnosed Diabetes and Prediabetes in the Dental Setting: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Alagesan Chinnasamy, Marjory Moodie

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Revealing systematic changes in the transcriptome during the transition from exponential growth to stationary phase by Hyun Gyu Lim, Ye Gao, Kevin Rychel, Cameron Lamoureux, Xuwen A. Lou, Bernhard O. Palsson

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Predictors of massive transfusion protocols activation in patients with trauma in Korea: a systematic review by Dongmin Seo, Inhae Heo, Juhong Park, Junsik Kwon, Hye-min Sohn, Kyoungwon Jung

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Therapeutic strategies for fungating and ulcerating breast cancers: A systematic review and narrative synthesis by Valentina Zagardo, Mandara Harikar, Gianluca Ferini

“…Methods: We conducted a systematic search of Medline, Embase, APA, PsycInfo, CAB abstracts, Scopus, and Web of Science from inception to June 30, 2024, including studies on patients with fungating, large, or ulcerating breast cancers. …”
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The Usefulness of the Pressure Algometer in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Orofacial Pain Patients: A Systematic Review by Agata Kamińska, Bartosz Dalewski, Ewa Sobolewska

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Prevalence of fatigue and perceived fatigability in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ting Hu, Feiling Wang, Qiuchen Duan, Xueyang Zhao, Fen Yang

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Treatments for partial remission of major depressive disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Marlies E Brouwer, Gert J Geurtsen, Damiaan A J P Denys, Joost Gülpen, Eva A M van Dis, Claudi L Bockting

“…We provide an overview of treatment options and their efficacy.Study selection and analysis Embase, PsycINFO, Medline and SCOPUS were systematically searched through February 2023. Included were randomised controlled trials (RCTs) examining any treatment in patients with partially remitted MDD aged 13–65 years, reporting data on severity, remission or relapse.Findings Seven RCTs examining psychotherapy including 1024 patients were eligible. …”
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