Total neoadjuvant therapy based on short-course radiotherapy versus standard long-course chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced rectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis... by Wenji Pu, Wenji Pu, Wenji Pu, Wenqi Chen, Haiman Jing, Jishi Li, Yong Jiang, Shasha Li, Weijie Wen, Zhiyuan Xu, Jing Jin

“…BackgroundWe conducted the meta-analysis to compare the therapeutic effects of total neoadjuvant therapy (TNT) based on short-course radiotherapy followed by consolidation chemotherapy (SCRT/CCT) and long-course chemoradiotherapy (LCCRT) for locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) according to certain significant randomized controlled trials (RCTs).MethodsThe researchers retrieved several databases, including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library, to collect all the relevant literature published since the establishment of the databases until July 30, 2024, and then screened to determine the qualified literature and extracted the relevant information. …”
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Gut microbiota and inflammasome-mediated pyroptosis: a bibliometric analysis from 2014 to 2023 by Hang Zhang, Hang Zhang, Hang Zhang, Tian Zhao, Tian Zhao, Tian Zhao, Juan Gu, Juan Gu, Fushan Tang, Fushan Tang, Fushan Tang, Lei Zhu, Lei Zhu, Lei Zhu

“…Bibliometric analysis provides a comprehensive understanding of this relationship, offering valuable insights into emerging research trends.Materials and methodsLeveraging data spanning from 2014 to 2023 sourced from the Web of Science Core Collection, our analysis was conducted using advanced tools such as SCImago Graphica, VOSviewer, and CiteSpace software. …”
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Meta-analysis of the clinicopathologic features of endometrial cancer molecular staging by Xiaoxia Yin, Xiaoxia Yin, Bing Luo, Bing Luo, Yong Li, Yong Li

“…Therefore, a meta-analysis of articles related to the clinicopathological features of molecular typing was performed to observe how the prevalence of the four subgroups varied across different pathological features and whether they were associated with certain specific pathological features and to understand how molecular typing may influence current pathological assessments.MethodsPubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang, and VIP were searched from the time of library construction until May 2024, and the following data were extracted: histological type, FIGO grade, FIGO stage, LVSI, depth of muscularis propria infiltration, and lymph node status of each TCGA group. …”
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Efficacy and safety of PD-1 inhibitors as second-line treatment for advanced squamous esophageal cancer: a systematic review and network meta-analysis with a focus on PD-L1 express... by Fei Yang, Min Dan, Jindan Shi, Ling Fan, Haoluo Zhang, Tiantian Jian, Kelu Lei, Yue Wang, Juan Xin, Zhigang Yu, Wei Chen

“…To address this key issue in the second-line treatment of ESCC, we conducted a network meta-analysis (NMA) with a focus on OS benefits, particularly in patients with different levels of PD-L1 expression.MethodsA systematic search of relevant literature was conducted in Web of Science, Embase, PubMed, and Cochrane Library, covering publications from the inception of these database to June 2024. …”
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Immunosuppressive therapy and nutritional diseases of patients after kidney transplantation: a systematic review by Aleksandra Anna Kajdas, Marcin Kleibert, Anne Katrine Normann, Krzysztof Krasuski, Ditte Søndergaard Linde, Dorota Szostak-Węgierek

“…Our search encompasses observational studies (cohort, case–control, cross-sectional) and randomized controlled trials (RCTs), published and unpublished, completed, and ongoing, written in English from the last 10 years (up to 17th February 2023) in the following databases: MEDLINE (via PubMed), EMBASE (Elsevier), Scopus and Web of Science. Any settings were eligible for inclusion. …”
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Photodynamic Therapy for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Jiao Lin, Guangcheng Ni, Tingting Ding, Shangxue Lei, Liang Zhong, Na Liu, Keran Pan, Ting Chen, Xin Zeng, Hao Xu, Taiwen Li, Hongxia Dan

“…To assess the efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT) for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), literature on this topic from Embase, PubMed, and Web of Science were obtained and analyzed. The response and recurrence rates with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated using the DerSimonia–Laird method. …”
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Lipoleiomyoma of the uterus in a woman of reproductive age (clinical case) by V.V. Talash, Ya.V. Palyokha, A.M. Gromova, V.V. Talash, V.B. Martynenko, N.O. Prylutska, N.I. Mityunina

“…Based on the results of a review of the medical literature, analysis of articles obtained as a result of a search of PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science, MedScape databases, the current state of the problem is highlighted, literary data related to the incidence, features of the clinical course, diagnosis and treatment of uterine lipoleiomyoma are summarized. …”
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Survival feature and trend of female breast cancer: A comprehensive review of survival analysis from cancer registration data by Dan-Dan Tang, Zhuo-Jun Ye, Wan-Wan Liu, Jing Wu, Jing-Yu Tan, Yan Zhang, Qun Xu, Yong-Bing Xiang

“…Using PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, SEER, and SinoMed, a comprehensive literature search was conducted for female breast cancer survival from the population-based cancer registries through 31 December 2023. …”
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Integrated analysis of the prevalence and influencing factors of poststroke dysphagia by Xiaopeng Wen, Baochao Fan, Jie Zhan, Hao Wen, Huihui Ban, Yujiao Yang, Chenyang Tao, Cui Li, Kunbin Li, Liming Lu

“…Methods A search of English-language literature from database inception from 2005 until May 2022 was performed using PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Scopus. We used the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Instrument to estimate study quality and calculated the pooled prevalence of PSD with a 95% confidence interval (CI) using an inverse-variance weighted random-effects meta-analysis. …”
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Does rehabilitation improve work participation in patients with chronic spinal pain after spinal surgery: a systematic review by Jonas Callens, Olivia Lavreysen, Lisa Goudman, Ann De Smedt, Koen Putman, Dominique Van de Velde, Lode Godderis, Dries Ceulemans, Maarten Moens

“…Methods: MEDLINE (via PubMed), Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science, were systematically searched. Risk of bias was assessed using the modified Downs and Black checklist and GRADE was used to assess certainty of evidence. …”
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The impact of different exercise modalities on chronic kidney disease: an umbrella review of meta-analyses by Hugo L. Correa, Hugo L. Correa, Thiago S. Rosa, Thiago S. Rosa, Rafael L. Santos, Vitoria M. Mestrinho, Thaís S. Aquino, Weberth O. Santos, Rodrigo P. Neves, Lysleine A. Deus, Andrea L. Reis, Jessica M. Barbosa, Thais B. Araujo, Ruchama Verhoeff, Karim Yatim, Daniel Mendes, Roberto C. Manfro, Roberto C. Manfro, Thiago J. Borges, Leonardo V. Riella

“…This study sought to summarize the effects of different exercise modalities on the main outcomes impacted by CKD.MethodsWe searched for systematic review with meta-analysis in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane databases. We evaluated the methodological quality of included studies by AMSTAR2 tool and by individually evaluating the heterogeneity, sample power, and statistical significances from meta-analyses.ResultsWe included 44 meta-analyses, encompassing 35,432 CKD patients in pre-dialysis and dialysis stages (peritoneal and hemodialysis). …”
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Efficacy and safety of gut microbiome-targeted treatment in patients with depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Bo Pan, Yiming Pan, Yu-Song Huang, Meng Yi, Yuwei Hu, Xiaoyu Lian, Hui-Zhong Shi, Mingwei Wang, Guifen Xiang, Wen-Yi Yang, Zhong Liu, Fangfang Xia

“…Methods We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and the Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure database for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on MTT in treating depression until October 19, 2023. …”
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Research progress and perspectives on the application of tyramide signal amplification-based multiplex immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence: a bibliometrics analysis by Xiaotong Yu, Xiaotong Yu, Chen Huang, Chen Huang, Yan Song, Yan Song, Chun Zhang, Chun Zhang, Debo You, Debo You, XuRan Dong, XuRan Dong, DeFu Wu, DeFu Wu, Alan Keith Meeker, Hao Feng, Yuqing Wang, Yuqing Wang

“…This article aims to provide a bibliometric analysis of the research progress and perspectives on the application of TSA-based mIHC/IF.MethodsWe collected all the TSA-based mIHC/IF documents published between 2007 and 2023 from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database. CiteSpace, VOSviewer and Bibliometrix R Package were used to perform the bibliometrics analysis, including details about annual publications, countries, institutions, authors, journals, and research topics and hotspots.ResultsA total of 873 relevant publications (811 articles and 62 reviews) with a time span of 17 years (2007-2023) were obtained. …”
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Meta Analysis of Efficacy and Safety of Moxibustion on Neurogenic Bladder after Spinal Cord Injury by Xueqi HAN, Huirong HUANG, Zhongbiao XIU, Jingling WU, Qinyu LIU, Shaofang MIAO, Xiaona YAN

“…Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of moxibustion in the treatment of neurogenic bladder (NB) after spinal cord injury (SCI) by Meta analysis, so as to provide evidence-based basis for improving the prognosis of NB after SCI.Methods:Data were searched from the databases of PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of science, EMbase, OVID, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), China Biomedical Literature Database (CBMdisc), Wanfang Database (Wanfang Data) and Chinese Scientific Journal Database (VIP). …”
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Cardiovascular outcomes in long COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ting Zhang, Zhimao Li, Qimin Mei, Joseph Harold Walline, Zhaocai Zhang, Yecheng Liu, Huadong Zhu, Bin Du

“…Systematic search conducted without language restrictions from December 1, 2019 to June 31, 2022 on PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane library, ProQuest Coronavirus Research Database, COVID-19 Living Overview of the Evidence (L-OVE) subset of Episteminokos and the World Health Organization (WHO) Covid-19 databases. …”
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Air pollution exposure and prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and related cirrhosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Xingyi He, Shipeng Zhang, Qinglin Bai, Moshen Pan, Yanjie Jiang, Weiwei Liu, Wei Li, Yuanyuan Gong, Xueping Li

“…Methods: Through a comprehensive and systematic search of the EMBASE, PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane library databases, studies published up to March 30, 2024, that met the eligibility criteria were identified. …”
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Comparative the efficacy and safety of Gosuranemab, Semorinemab, Tilavonemab, and Zagotenemab in patients with Alzheimer’s disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of... by Wenting Cai, Wenting Cai, Hui Zhang, Hui Zhang, Yan Wu, Yan Wu, Yao Yao, Jinping Zhang

“…By investigating the effects of monoclonal antibodies on cognitive function, disease progression, and overall quality of life in patients with AD, which can provide valuable insights into their potential as a therapeutic option for this devastating neurodegenerative disorder.MethodsThe randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating the efficacy of Gosuranemab, Semorinemab, Tilavonemab, and Zagotenemab in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) were systematically searched across PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and Cochrane Library, up to May 2024. The control group included placebo. …”
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Health-related quality of life and health state utility value in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Guixiang Zhao, Siyuan Lei, Ya Li, Zhenzhen Feng, Jiansheng Li

“…Methods We searched the PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science and Cochrane Library databases for studies reporting the HRQoL or HSUV of IPF patients, with the retrieval time from the establishment of each database to April 2024. …”
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Ferroptosis in kidney disease: a bibliometric analysis from 2012 to 2024 by Yuxin Hu, Yuxin Hu, Yuxin Hu, Jingyi Tang, Jingyi Tang, Jingyi Tang, Hanzhang Hong, Hanzhang Hong, Yexin Chen, Yexin Chen, Beibei Ye, Ziheng Gao, Ziheng Gao, Gegongming Zhu, Lin Wang, Lin Wang, Lin Wang, Weijing Liu, Weijing Liu, Weijing Liu, Yaoxian Wang, Yaoxian Wang, Yaoxian Wang

“…Our study aim to examine the trends and future research directions in the field of ferroptosis in kidney disease, so as to further explore the target or treatment strategy for clinical treatment of kidney disease.Material and MethodsA thorough survey using the Web of Science Core Collection, focusing on literature published between 2012 and 2024 examining the interaction between kidney disease and ferroptosis was conducted. …”
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Heart disease in pregnancy and adverse outcomes: an umbrella review by Jiani Zhang, Jiani Zhang, Yuxin Ren, Yuxin Ren, Bingjie Li, Qi Cao, Qi Cao, Xiaodong Wang, Xiaodong Wang, Haiyan Yu, Haiyan Yu

“…BackgroundHeart disease in pregnancy encompasses both congenital heart disease and maternal-acquired heart disease, both of which are associated with an increased risk of various adverse outcomes for mothers and their offspring.ObjectiveThe objective of the study was to review and summarize the evidence regarding the association between heart disease in pregnancy and adverse outcomes in mothers and their offspring.Data sourcesA comprehensive search was conducted in Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews from inception to March 2024. …”
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