Evaluation of the Therapeutic Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine on Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Lin Wang, Xiao-Fei Zhang, Xue Zhang, Dong-Yan Guo, Yu-Wei Duan, Zhi-Chao Wang, Li-Shan Pei, Han Ru, Jiang-Xue Cheng, Ya-Jun Shi, Jun-Bo Zou

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Preventing Hypothermia in Preterm Neonates Using Polyethylene Plastic Bag Wrap: A Systematic Review by Hikmi Muharromah Pratiwi, Desiyani Nani, Saryono Saryono

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Myriads of updated systematic reviews and meta-analyses - Should trial sequential and power-analysis be mandatory? by Habib M. R. Karim, Dalim K. Baidya, Rakesh Garg

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Prevalence of Budd-Chiari Syndrome during Pregnancy or Puerperium: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Weirong Ren, Xiang Li, Jia Jia, Yan Xia, Fengrong Hu, Zhengyu Xu

“…Our study aims to systematically review this issue. Overall, 817 papers were initially identified via the PubMed, EMBASE, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Chinese Scientific and Technological Journal databases. …”
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Multidimensional features of sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in the elderly: a case report and systematic review by Jiangfeng Liao, Jiangfeng Liao, Wenming Hu, Wenming Hu, Shiheng Chen, Chunyu Huang, Chunyu Huang, Senwei Dong, Senwei Dong, Wanjin Chen, Wanjin Chen, Xiaochun Chen, Longfei Chen, Longfei Chen

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Effectiveness of physiotherapist-led exercise interventions for burn rehabilitation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Ulric Sena Abonie, Martin Ackah, Tapfuma Mudawarima, Alberta Rockson

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Acupuncture combined with multiple therapies for angina pectoris: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Xiangyu Kong, You Gu, Zhao Qiu

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Systematic Risk Analysis and Mitigation Strategies for Near-Miss Events in Interventional Operating Room Nursing by Ma LY, Shan RF, Lu Y, Cong LY, Gu HY

“…Ling-Yu Ma,1 Rong-Fang Shan,1 Yong Lu,1 Lu-Yi Cong,1 Hai-Yan Gu2 1Department of Operating Room, Affiliated Hospital 2 of Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Nursing, Affiliated Hospital 2 of Nantong University, Nantong, 226001, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Hai-Yan Gu, Department of Nursing, Affiliated Hospital 2 of Nantong University, No. 666 Shengli Road, Chongchuan District, Nantong, 226001, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13862938568, Email guhaiyan_ghy01@126.comPurpose: The aim of this study is to examine the characteristics of intraoperative nursing near-miss events in interventional operating rooms, systematically identify and analyze associated risks, and propose effective mitigation strategies.Patients and Methods: A retrospective study was conducted using a specially designed survey focused on nursing near-miss events in Interventional operating rooms. …”
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Asymptomatic testing people for SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare facilities: A systematic review by Olabisi A. Oduwole, Glory Bassey, Grace Esebanmen, Samuel Shoyinka, Johnsolomon Ohenhen, Elise Cogo, Nicholas Henschke, Eleanor Ochodo, Martin M. Meremikwu

“…Following the methods for rapid systematic reviews, data were analysed using a fixed effect model, and results of the effect estimate were reported as odds ratios (OR) with their confidence intervals (CI) (95% CI). …”
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Systematic, Pretransplant Screening by Aortoiliac CT Angiography: Impact on Surgical Decision-making and Clinical Outcomes by Marie B. Nielsen, MD, PhD, Jacob Budtz-Lilly, MD, PhD, Jonathan N. Dahl, MD, Anna K. Keller, MD, PhD, Bente Jespersen, MD, DMSc, Per R. Ivarsen, MD, PhD, Simon Winther, MD, DMSc, Henrik Birn, MD, DMSc

“…We investigated the clinical outcomes of systematic screening for aortoiliac disease in potential kidney transplant candidates. …”
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Systematic Evaluation of IMU Sensors for Application in Smart Glove System for Remote Monitoring of Hand Differences by Amy Harrison, Andrea Jester, Surej Mouli, Antonio Fratini, Ali Jabran

“…The IMU sensors demonstrated high accuracy and reliability, with minimal systematic bias and strong positive correlations (<i>p</i> > 0.95 across all tests). …”
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Identification and prevalence of frailty in diabetes mellitus and association with clinical outcomes: a systematic review protocol by David A McAllister, Frances S Mair, Peter Hanlon, Isabella Fauré, Neave Corcoran, Elaine Butterly, Jim Lewsey

“…Otherwise, a narrative synthesis will be performed.Ethics and dissemination This manuscript describes the protocol for a systematic review of observational studies and does not require ethical approval.PROSPERO registration number CRD42020163109.…”
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The effect of high-sugar feeding on rodent metabolic phenotype: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Sophie Lucic Fisher, G. Jean Campbell, Alistair Senior, Kim Bell-Anderson

“…To gain clarity on this, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis exclusively investigating the effect of isocaloric high-sugar, low-fat solid diet formulations containing fructose or sucrose, on cardiometabolic health in rodents. …”
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Value of transabdominal ultrasonography for diagnosing functional constipation in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Duc Long Tran, Phu Nguyen Trong Tran, Paweena Susantitaphong, Phichayut Phinyo, Palittiya Sintusek

“…Transabdominal ultrasonography is increasingly used as a novel modality for detecting pediatric functional constipation (FC). This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the diagnostic parameters of FC including rectal diameter (RD) and anterior rectal wall thickness. …”
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A systematic review of plant-based therapy for the management of diabetes mellitus in the East Africa community by Nancy Bonareri Mitaki, Ilemobayo Victor Fasogbon, Onyinye Vivian Ojiakor, Wusa Makena, Emmanuel O. Ikuomola, Reuben Samson Dangana, Ibe Micheal Usman, Ekom Monday Etukudo, Augustine Oviosun, Swase Dominic Terkimbi, Elizabeth Bessy Umoren, Angela Mumbua Musyoka, Solomon A Mbina, Esther Ugo Alum, Ibrahim Babangida Abubakar, Godson Emeka Anyanwu, Patrick Maduabuchi Aja

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Predictors of client satisfaction with family planning services in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yeshiwas Ayale Ferede, Worku Chekol Tassew, Agerie Mengistie Zeleke

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Systematic Modeling of Impacts of Land Use and Land Cover Changes on Regional Climate: A Review by Xiangzheng Deng, Chunhong Zhao, Haiming Yan

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Chronic effects of school physical activity on cognitive performance in youngs: a systematic review protocol by Fernando William Flores Silva, Ricardo Martins, Rochelle Rocha Costa, Carlos Cristi-Montero, Júlio Brugnara Mello

“… Recent systematic reviews point out the positive acute effects of physical activity on executive functions in children and adolescents, but the chronic effects in this age group are still uncertain. …”
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Book review: Sociodynamics–A systematic approach to mathematical modelling in the social sciences, by Wolfgang Weidlich by Günter Haag

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Investigating the Disproportionate Impacts of Air Pollution on Vulnerable Populations in South Africa: A Systematic Review by Claudia Frazenburg, Maasago Mercy Sepadi, Munyaradzi Chitakira

“…<b>Background:</b> Knowledge of how different social groups in South Africa are affected by air quality is important for informing air quality regulations and determining the integrated social–environmental approach to adopt. This systematic review evaluates the impact of air pollution on these groups, investigates socio-economic factors that increase exposure, and assesses mitigation measures. …”
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