Evaluating agreement between individual nutrition randomised controlled trials and cohort studies - a meta-epidemiological study by Julia Stadelmaier, Gina Bantle, Lea Gorenflo, Eva Kiesswetter, Adriani Nikolakopoulou, Lukas Schwingshackl

“…We matched individual RCTs to cohort studies based on population, intervention/exposure, comparator, and outcome (PI/ECO) characteristics. Two reviewers independently extracted study characteristics and effect estimates and rated the risk of bias using RoB2 and ROBINS-E. …”
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The efficacy and safety of Baduanjin exercise as complementary therapy for pain reduction and functional improvement in knee osteoarthritis: A meta-analysis of randomized controlle... by Ye Tian, Zi-Yuan Liu, Jia-Hao Wang, Jing-Hua Qian

“…A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted by searching six databases up to January 2024 (PubMed, Cochrane Library, EBSCO, Web of Science and CNKI, and Wanfang Medical), including RCTs that assessed Baduanjin exercise for KOA treatment. Two reviewers independently selected studies, extracted data, and assessed risk of bias using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool (RoB2). …”
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Self-administered active versus sham acupressure for diarrhea predominant irritable bowel syndrome: a nurse-led randomized clinical trial by Maha Gamal Ramadan Asal, Ahmed Abdelwahab Ibrahim El-Sayed, Samira Ahmed Alsenany, Zahraa Hassan Ramzy, Rasha Fathy Ahmed Dawood

“…Implications Nurses can integrate self-administered acupressure into IBS-D care plans, teaching patients this technique to manage symptoms independently, thus enhancing their quality of life (QOL) and reducing reliance on conventional medications. …”
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Cannabis related side effects in otolaryngology: a scoping review by Jobanjit S. Phulka, Joel W. Howlett, Amanda Hu

“…Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine: Levels of Evidence and risk of bias using the Risk of Bias in randomized trials (RoB 2) and Risk of Bias in Non-Randomized Studies of Interventions (ROBINS-I) tools were assessed.. Two authors independently reviewed all studies; the senior author settled any discrepancies. …”
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Autoencoder untuk Sistem Prediksi Berat Lahir Bayi by Fitra Septia Nugraha, Hilman Ferdinandus Pardede

“…Conventional techniques for feature reduction, such as principal component analysis (PCA), assume orthogonality or independence between the principal components. With an autoencoder, that assumption doesn't exist. …”
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Evidence-based cancer care: assessing guideline adherence of multidisciplinary tumor board recommendations for breast and colorectal cancer in a non-academic medical center by Carl-Stephan Leonhardt, Leopold Lanzenberger, Raphael Puehringer, Ulla Klaiber, Irene Hauser, Oliver Strobel, Gerald Prager, Martin Bodingbauer

“…Guideline non-adherence was assessed by two reviewers independently using the AWMF S3 guidelines. Factors associated with guideline non-adherence were investigated using multivariable ordinal regression. …”
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Klasifikasi Tingkat Dehidrasi Berdasarkan Kondisi Urine, Denyut Jantung dan Laju Pernapasan by Rizal Maulana, Muhammad Rheza Caesardi, Eko Setiawan

“…The system is designed to be easy to use independently and provides real-time classification results. …”
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Acupuncture and Kinesitherapy Improve Physical Activity More than Kinesitherapy Alone in Patients with Acute Decompensated Chronic Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction Who... by Dejan Ilic, Zoran Jovic, Zorica Mladenovic, Vesna Pejovic, Branislava Lung, Aleksandra Kozic, Slobodan Obradovic

“…After 5 days, 80%, 50%, and 10% achieved an A test score of 30 or higher, demonstrating functional independence, (<i>p</i> < 0.01) in the E2, E1, and C groups, respectively. …”
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Investigating the Suitability of Partial Replacement of Basalt with Scoria as a Base Course Material for a Flexible Pavement. by Wambei, Allan

“…First, the Engineering properties of materials were independently tested; the results proved the marginality of red scoria gravel yet basalt showed suitable physical and mechanical properties. …”
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Cyborg Adolescents and Digital Data: Examining Education and Revenue Generation in the Digital Lives of Youth through More-than-Human Ethnography by Davood Zahrani, Ali Hashemianfar, Ahmad Mehrshad

“…Today's adolescents increasingly seek to generate income from their digital experiences. Their desire for independence, particularly economic independence, drives them to focus on income generation through their skills and knowledge. …”
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Efficacy of rituximab as second-line therapy for autoimmune encephalitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Lin-ming Zhang, Xuan-lin Xing, Bing-ran Zhang, Qiu-juan Zhang, Yan-lin Zhu, Shu-ji Gao, Ming-wei Liu

“…Data on rituximab's efficacy as a second-line therapy in AE were independently screened and extracted by two researchers. …”
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Habitual alcohol consumption associated with reduced semen quality and changes in reproductive hormones; a cross-sectional study among 1221 young Danish men by Anders Juul, Niels Jørgensen, Niels E Skakkebæk, Shanna H Swan, Tina Kold Jensen, Mads Gottschau, Jens Otto Broby Madsen, Anne-Maria Andersson, Tina Harmer Lassen, Lærke Priskorn

“…A significant increase in serum free testosterone with increasing alcohol consumption the week preceding the visit was found. Binging was not independently associated with semen quality.Conclusions Our study suggests that even modest habitual alcohol consumption of more than 5 units per week had adverse effects on semen quality although most pronounced associations were seen in men who consumed more than 25 units per week. …”
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Inflammatory adhesion mediates myocardial segmental necroptosis induced by mixed lineage kinase domain-like protein in acute myocardial infarction by Lijiang Wei, Naifu Wan, Wentong Zhu, Chenchen Liu, Zeyu Chen, Wuwei Rong, Lujun Zhang, Meifeng Xie, Yueqi Qin, Ting Sun, Qing Jing, Ankang Lyu

“…Conclusion Our study demonstrates that MLKL is directly involved in myocardial segmental necroptosis by interacting with macrophages through inflammatory adhesion, and possibly independently of RIPK3.…”
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Extended-spectrum β-lactamase production and antimicrobial resistance among Enterobacteriaceae causing clinical infections in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2012–20... by Getahun Kahsay Abay, Mebrahtu Teweldemedhin Shfare, Teklay Gebrecherkos Teklu, Kibriti Mehari Kidane, Tsega Kahsay Gebremeskel, Atsebaha Gebrekidan Kahsay, Kebede Embaye Gezae, Saravanan Muthupandian, Tsehaye Asmelash Degene

“…Methods In this systematic review and meta-analysis, two investigators independently made an electronic search in Google Scholar and PubMed databases using related keywords and corresponding “MeSH.” terms for the PubMed. …”
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Increased Interleukin-11 Levels Are Correlated with Cardiac Events in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure by Jing Ye, Zhen Wang, Di Ye, Yuan Wang, Menglong Wang, Qingwei Ji, Ying Huang, Ling Liu, Ying Shi, Lei Shi, Tao Zeng, Yao Xu, Jianfang Liu, Huimin Jiang, Yingzhong Lin, Jun Wan

“…The multivariate Cox hazard analysis showed that the high plasma IL-11 concentrations were independently associated with the presence of cardiac events after adjustment for confounding factors. …”
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Excess ventilation and chemosensitivity in patients with inefficient ventilation and chronic coronary syndrome or heart failure: a case–control study by Prisca Eser, Dominic Käesermann, Pietro Calamai, Anja Kalberer, Laura Stütz, Sarina Huber, James Duffin, Matthias Wilhelm

“…Both patient groups had lower resting PETCO2 than controls, but only patients with HF had increased breathing frequency and rapid shallow breathing at rest.ConclusionIn patients with HF and/or CCS and excess ventilation, central chemoreflex VRT was reduced independently of the presence of HF. Low VRTs were related to resting excess ventilation in patients with CCS or HF; however, rapid shallow breathing at peak exercise was present only in patients with HF.Clinical trial registration numberNCT05057884.…”
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Effectiveness of ICS/LABA and LAMA/LABA in COPD due to biomass by Alejandra Ramírez-Venegas, Francisco Montiel-Lopez, Robinson E. Robles-Hernández, Bartolome R. Celli, Raúl H. Sansores, Maricruz Cassou-Martínez, José L. Pérez Lara-Albisua, Claudia González-González, María E. Mayar-Maya, Aloisa P. Hernández-Morales, Rafael J. Hernández-Zenteno, Ramcés Falfán-Valencia, Ireri Thirión-Romero, Oliver Pérez-Bautista, Rogelio Pérez-Padilla

“…All groups showed improvement in dyspnoea and HRQL, independently of medication used. Conclusions Among patients with COPD-B and COPD-C with a history of exacerbation, FF/VI was equally effective as UMEC/VI in preventing exacerbations and improving dyspnoea and HRQL.…”
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Systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence and risk factors of oral frailty among older adults by Pingping Huang, Linjing Wu, Rongxiang Zhang, Rongxiang Zhang, Shiqi Chen, Shiqi Chen, Yu Zhang, Yuan Chen, Yuan Chen

“…Literature screening, data extraction, and quality assessment were independently performed by two researchers, followed by data analysis using Stata 17 software. …”
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The AEDUCATE Collaboration. Comprehensive antenatal education birth preparation programmes to reduce the rates of caesarean section in nulliparous women. Protocol for an individual... by Soo Downe, Lisa Askie, Sarah J Lord, Hannah G Dahlen, Kenneth William Finlayson, Anna Lene Seidler, Federico Girosi, Kylie Elizabeth Hunter, Kate M Levett, Mary-Ann Davey, Caroline A Smith, Julie Fleet, Mary Steen, Elizabeth Newnham, Anette Werner, Leslie Arnott, Kerry Sutcliffe

“…Each trial is conducted independently but share core protocol elements to contribute data to the PMA. …”
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Medical complexity in emergency and urgent care settings: a scoping review protocol by Diane Lorenzetti, Tanvir C Turin, Sumedh Bele, Eddy Lang, Doreen Rabi, Naomi Popeski, Marie-Claire Uwamahoro, Conne Lategan, Kate Yakubets, Cassandra Chisholm

“…Two reviewers will independently screen titles and abstracts for inclusion, followed by a screening of the full text of potentially relevant articles. …”
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