Prevalence, risk factors, and adverse outcomes of bacterial vaginosis among pregnant women: a systematic review by Neha Sethi, Vallikkannu Narayanan, Rahmah Saaid, Aizura Syafinaz Ahmad Adlan, Soo Tein Ngoi, Cindy Shuan Ju Teh, Mashitah Hamidi, on behalf of WHOW research group

“…Methods To evaluate the prevalence, risk factors, and adverse outcomes of bacterial vaginosis among pregnant women, a comprehensive systematic review was conducted based on the preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analyses (PRISMA) criteria. …”
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Types of Complications and Associated Factors in Patients Undergoing Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implantation: A Systematic Review by Sugiharto F, Asmara AD, Sari WP, Freitas LA, Ramdani D, Anna A, Nuraeni A, Trisyani Y, Purnomo Y

“…Although PPM has been proven to improve quality of life and prolong life expectancy in patients with cardiac conduction disorders, post implantation complications still often occur.Purpose: This study aimed to identify types of complications and associated predictors in patients undergoing PPM implantation.Methods: This review used a systematic review design and follows the guidelines of the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews and the Preferred Reporting Item for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA). …”
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Functional Properties of Human-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Spheroids: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review by Sarah Ezquerra, Amparo Zuleta, Rodrigo Arancibia, José Estay, Francisco Aulestia, Flavio Carrion

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Assessing the impact of different donor milk treatments on infant health and growth: a systematic review protocol by Daniel Klotz, Carolyn Smith, Agnieszka Bzikowska-Jura, Marzia Giribaldi, Tanya Cassidy, Laura Cavallarin, Serena Gandino, Karolina Karcz, Chiara Peila, Bartłomiej Walczak, Aleksandra Wesolowska

“…Data will be synthesised in a quantitative format describing significant results as well as presenting the results of the quality assessment of studies.Ethics and dissemination This systematic review does not require ethical approval, as we will not collect primary data. …”
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A Systematic Review of Spironolactone Nano-Formulations for Topical Treatment of Skin Hyperandrogenic Disorders and Chronic Wounds by Saedah Dereiah, Muhammad Usman Ghori, Barbara R. Conway

“…<b>Methods:</b> A search strategy was developed, and the relevant literature was systematically searched using databases such as Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar. …”
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Cortical excitability on sleep deprivation measured by transcranial magnetic stimulation: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Yihui Zhang, Yuan Shi, Ye Zhang, Jian Jiao, Xiangdong Tang

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Bridging the Gap: Interventions to Increase Cancer Screening Adherence in Individuals with Mental Disorders—A Systematic Review by Paolo Lombardo, Ilaria Mussetto, Valentina Baccolini, Enrico Di Rosa, Alessandra Sinopoli

“…Patients with mental illnesses adhere to organized cancer screening programs less frequently than the general population. This systematic review aims to examine the literature to identify studies that evaluate interventions designed to increase cancer screening adherence in people with mental disorders. …”
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Association of Depression/Anxiety Symptoms with Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Literature in China by Fushui Liu, Ting Fang, Fanyuan Zhou, Meimei Zhao, Mei Chen, Jianyu You, Yuli Jin, Jinmei Xie, Zhongyong Liu

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Evaluating the outcomes of problem-based learning in postgraduate medical education: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Emma A Mensour, Carolyn Tran, Toni Li, Indika Mallawaarachchi, Jennifer Shaw, Sarah Blissett

“…Objective: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to synthesize learning outcomes of PBL in PGME contexts. …”
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Effects of open-skill exercise on executive functions in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shunding Hu, Peng Shi, Ziyun Zhang, Xiaosu Feng, Kai Zhang, Kai Zhang, Kai Zhang, Teng Jin

“…Therefore, this study systematically explores the aforementioned issues and examines the potential moderating factors in the effects of open-skill exercise intervention on executive functions.MethodsComputer searches of the CNKI, WOS, PubMed, ScienceDirect and SPORTDiscus databases were conducted. …”
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How Reliable Is Endoscopic Scoring of Postoperative Recurrence in Crohn Disease?: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Eline M. L. van der Does de Willebois, MD, Vittoria Bellato, MD, Marjolijn Duijvestein, MD, PhD, Susan van Dieren, MD, PhD, Silvio Danese, MD, PhD, Pierpaolo Sileri, MD, PhD, Christianne J. Buskens, MD, PhD, Andrea Vignali, MD, PhD, Willem A. Bemelman, MD, PhD

“…This study aims to assess the variation in endoscopic recurrence (ER) rates in patients after ICR for CD using the most commonly used classification systems, the Rutgeerts score (RS) and modified Rutgeerts score (mRS) classifications. Methods:. A systematic literature search using MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Library was performed. …”
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Systematic and Empirical Study of the Dependence of Polyphenol Recovery from Apricot Pomace on Temperature and Solvent Concentration Levels by Dina Cheaib, Nada El Darra, Hiba N. Rajha, Richard G. Maroun, Nicolas Louka

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Ultrasound evaluation of gallbladder wall thickness for predicting severe dengue: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Amirhossein Shahsavand Davoudi, Hamid Harandi, Reza Samiee, Shayan Forghani, Keyhan Mohammadi, Maryam Shafaati

“…Methods Following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, we conducted a systematic search of Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, and Scopus. …”
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Right Ventricular Remodeling and Dysfunction in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review of the Literature and Meta-Analysis by Abdirashit Maripov, Argen Mamazhakypov, Meerim Sartmyrzaeva, Almaz Akunov, Kubatbek Muratali uulu, Melis Duishobaev, Meerim Cholponbaeva, Akylbek Sydykov, Akpay Sarybaev

“…A comprehensive electronic database (PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar) and reference search up to October 30, 2016, was performed. A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed to assess RV structure and function in OSA patients based on conventional echocardiography and tissue Doppler imaging. …”
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Prognostic role of prognostic nutritional index in patients with bladder cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jing Sun, Zhenzhen Li, Xiaming Zhu

“…AimsAn increasing number of studies have explored the prognostic significance of the prognostic nutritional index (PNI) in bladder cancer patients, but the results are inconsistent. This study systematically investigates the prognostic value of baseline PNI in patients with bladder cancer through a meta-analytic approach.MethodsThe databases of PubMed, EmBase, and the Cochrane library were systematically searched for eligible studies from inception until April 2024. …”
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Analysis of stationary and non-stationary hydrological extremes under a changing environment: A systematic review by Maximo Basheija Twinomuhangi, Yazidhi Bamutaze, Isa Kabenge, Joshua Wanyama, Michael Kizza, Geoffrey Gabiri, Pascal Emanuel Egli

“…To understand current advances in analyzing extremes, a systematic review of online literature was conducted using PRISMA framework. …”
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Global Occupational Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids among Healthcare Workers: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Dechasa Adare Mengistu, Gebisa Dirirsa, Elsai Mati, Dinku Mekbib Ayele, Kefelegn Bayu, Wegene Deriba, Fekade Ketema Alemu, Yohannes Mulugeta Demmu, Yohanis Alemeshet Asefa, Abraham Geremew

“…Occupational exposure to blood and body fluids has become a serious public health problem for healthcare workers and is a major risk for the transmission of various infections such as human immune-deficiency virus, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to determine the career time and previous one-year global pooled prevalence of occupational exposure to blood and body fluids among healthcare workers. …”
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Influence of time-of-day on neuromuscular performance in team sport athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Julio Martin-López, Alberto Pérez-López, David Varillas-Delgado, Álvaro López-Samanes

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Evaluating digital literacy of health professionals in Ethiopian health sectors: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Alex Ayenew Chereka, Agmasie Damtew Walle, Sisay Yitayih Kassie, Adamu Ambachew Shibabaw, Fikadu Wake Butta, Addisalem Workie Demsash, Mekonnen Kenate Hunde, Abiy Tassew Dubale, Teshome Bekana, Gemeda Wakgari Kitil, Milkias Dugassa Emanu, Mathias Nega Tadesse

“…<h4>Methods</h4>The study was examined by using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) criteria. …”
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Teaching Method for Software Measurement Process Based on Gamification or Serious Games: A Systematic Review of the Literature by Lennon Sales Furtado, Rafael Ferreira de Souza, João Luís dos Reis Lima, Sandro Ronaldo Bezerra Oliveira

“…This involves carrying out a systematic review of the literature, which is aimed at characterizing the state-of-the-art on the use of methods related to gamification and serious games in the abovementioned subjects. …”
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