Virtual reality technology improves the gait and balance function of the elderly: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Junyu Chen, Shuxia Yan, Haiyan Yin, Dan Lin, Ziqi Mei, Zichun Ding, Meng Wang, Yamei Bai, Guihua Xu

“…Material and methods Two authors independently searched EMBASE, PubMed, Web of Science, ClinicalTrials, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang and Weipu databases up to October 20, 2023 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the application of VR in improving the gait and balance function in the elderly. …”
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GIANT CELL TUMOR OF THE DISTAL RADIUS: FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH LOCAL RECURRENCE by William Bernardo Specht Rabuske, Michelle Ghert, Bruno Pereira Antunes, Carlos Roberto Galia, Julie Francine Cerutti Santos Pestilho, Gabriella Sityá Moojen da Silveira, Eduardo Areas Toller, Olavo Pires de Camargo, Edgard Eduard Engel, Suely Akiko Nakagawa, Alex Guedes, Ricardo Gehrke Becker

“…Methods: This is a retrospective review of cases of GCTB of the distal radius, identified from the databases of 74 patients in Brazilian institutions specializing in musculoskeletal tumor treatment. …”
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Synthetic Peptides as Potential Antigens for Cutaneous Leishmaniosis Diagnosis by Juliana Seger Link, Silvana Maria Alban, Carlos Ricardo Soccol, Gilberto Vinicius Melo Pereira, Vanete Thomaz Soccol

“…The research on the similarity of the peptides’ sequences in protein databases showed that they match a 63 kDa glycoprotein. …”
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Health professionals’ perceptions, barriers and knowledge towards oral health care of dependent people in nursing homes: a systematic review by Joana Pombo-Lopes, Inês Rodrigues, Joana Costa, Ana Catarina Gomes, Jorge Fonseca, Jorge Fonseca, José Grillo-Evangelista

“…IntroductionThis review aimed to evaluate the perceived barriers, knowledge, and training, of different health care professionals in relation to the oral health of dependent people in nursing homes and access, as well, how this data was evaluated.MethodsThree electronic databases—PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, and LILACS—were searched independently by two researchers for relevant studies published up to December 2023. …”
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Effect of Interval between Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy and Surgery on Oncological Outcome for Rectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Xiao-Jie Wang, Zheng-Rong Zheng, Pan Chi, Hui-Ming Lin, Xing-Rong Lu, Ying Huang

“…A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, the Cochrane Library, and Embase databases for publications reporting oncological outcomes of patients following rectal cancer surgery performed at different NCRT-surgery intervals. …”
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Effects of dietary fiber on human health by Yang He, Bixiang Wang, Liankui Wen, Fengzhong Wang, Hansong Yu, Dongxia Chen, Xin Su, Chi Zhang

“…On the basis of consulting related databases, the physicochemical properties of DF and its derived physiological functions are reviewed. …”
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AI Innovations in rPPG Systems for Driver Monitoring: Comprehensive Systematic Review and Future Prospects by Soha G. Ahmed, Katrien Verbert, Nazar Zaki, Ashraf Khalil, Hamad Aljassmi, Fady Alnajjar

“…A literature search up to April 2, 2024, across major databases, identified 344 studies; 29 were analyzed in depth, focusing on: 1) rPPG signal extraction and heart rate estimation, where deep learning improved accuracy; 2) fatigue detection, showing benefits of multimodal data fusion; 3) mental state monitoring, with machine learning classifying cognitive load and distraction; and 4) emotional state monitoring and dataset development, indicating a trend toward holistic driver assessment. …”
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Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation Efficacy in the Vapor Lock Removal: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Mario Dioguardi, Giovanni Di Gioia, Gaetano Illuzzi, Domenico Ciavarella, Enrica Laneve, Giuseppe Troiano, Lorenzo Lo Muzio

“…Literature research has been carried out by two reviewers, consulting online databases such as PubMed, EBSCO, and Google Scholar, using keywords like Vapor Lock, Vapour Lock, and Vapor Lock Endodontic. …”
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A Critical Need for Advanced Practice Nurse Education in Sub‐Saharan Africa and Lessons Learned From the COVID‐19 Pandemic: A Discursive Review by Jacqueline Itambo, Brenda Owusu, Danielle McCamey, Diana‐Lyn Baptiste

“…Method Searching international literature in PubMed, CINAHL and Google Scholar databases, we explored the impact of COVID‐19 in Sub‐Saharan Africa and the advanced practice nurse role and education in the pandemic response. …”
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Systematic Review of Multidisciplinary Chronic Pain Treatment Facilities by Samantha R. Fashler, Lynn K. Cooper, Eric D. Oosenbrug, Lindsay C. Burns, Shima Razavi, Lauren Goldberg, Joel Katz

“…A systematic literature review was conducted using PRISMA guidelines following a search of MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and CINAHL databases. Inclusion criteria stipulated that studies be original research, survey more than one pain treatment facility directly, and describe a range of available treatments. …”
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Non-communicable diseases in Saudi adolescents: prevalence, risk factors, and implications for public health by Mansour Almuqbil, Syed Imam Rabbani, Rafiulla Gilkaramenthi, Mohammad Aljawadi, Walaa F. Alsanie, Walaa F. Alsanie, Abdulhakeem S. Alamri, Abdulhakeem S. Alamri, Majid Alhomrani, Majid Alhomrani, Sara Alrouwaijeh, Amal F. Alshammary, Mohd Imran, Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq, Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq

“…ObjectivesThis study aimed to assess the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among Saudi adolescents, focusing on obesity, conduct disorder, asthma, and anxiety, and to identify potential risk factors associated with these conditions.MethodsA retrospective cross-sectional analysis was conducted using data from 2,160 adolescents sourced from official government databases and peer-reviewed literature. Statistical methods included one-way ANOVA, chi-square tests, logistic regression, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient, with significance set at p < 0.05 and a 95% confidence interval.ResultsThe prevalence of NCDs among Saudi adolescents was 11.8%. …”
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Sebuah Kajian Literatur Tentang Pengalaman Pasien Kanker Dalam Menghadapi Pandemi Covid-19 by Made Satya Nugraha Gautama, Surya Wahyuni, Muflihul Huda, Istiqomah Nur Khasanah, Ulfa Hikmawati, Slamet Aminanto, Stefany Putri Sahureka, Orin Juliastuty Terawati Rizal

“…Articles were searched through Sciencedirect, Sage, Pubmed, and Scopus databases. Keywords using the PCC approach (Population (or participants)/Concept/Context) namely population "patient with cancer OR cancer patient"; concept "experience AND qualitative study" and context "COVID-19 pandemic". …”
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Prosumer: A new approach to conceptualisation by Myriam Ertz, José María Barragán Maravilla, Xinyuan Cao

“…Although this is not a systematic literature review, 2,500 papers were initially retrieved from the Web of Science and Scopus databases, and 67 were selected and used in the prosumer conceptualisation. …”
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Extending Integration: Interventions Supporting Communication and Collaboration Between Patients with Neurological Diseases, Their Informal Caregivers and Healthcare Staff – a Scop... by Eskil Degsell, Lina Al-Adili, Petter Gustavsson, Mats Brommels, Petra Dannapfel

“…Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, we systematically searched electronic databases Medline (OVID), CINAHL (Ebsco), and Web of Science (Clarivate) for peer-reviewed literature [2010–2020] focusing on intervention studies. …”
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De Novo Sequencing and Characterization of the Transcriptome of Dwarf Polish Wheat (Triticum polonicum L.) by Yi Wang, Chao Wang, Xiaolu Wang, Fan Peng, Ruijiao Wang, Yulin Jiang, Jian Zeng, Xing Fan, Houyang Kang, Lina Sha, Haiqin Zhang, Xue Xiao, Yonghong Zhou

“…Among these unigenes, 61,748 (81.23%) unigenes were functionally annotated in public databases and classified into differentially functional types. …”
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The Motives behind the Skepticism of Conventional Medicine Advocates towards Traditional Persian Medicine: An Expert Opinion by Majid Nimrouzi, Zahra Salehi, Faranak Alembizar

“…A search of important databases utilized related keywords to describe this purpose. …”
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Prevalence and comorbidity rates of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder in epidemiological and clinical samples: systematic review and meta-analysis by Xavier Benarous, Hélène Lahaye, Angèle Consoli, David Cohen, Réal Labelle, Jean-Marc Guilé

“…Methods PubMed and PsychINFO databases were searched, using terms specific to DMDD, for studies of prevalence and comorbidity rates conducted in youths below 18. …”
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Research trends on early algebra in the middle school: A combined bibliometric and meta-analysis review by Dilham Fardian, Didi Suryadi, Sufyani Prabawanto, Silfia Hayuningrat

“…A total of 234 articles on early algebra published in various Scopus databases between 2013 and 2024 were retrieved and analyzed through a bibliometric analysis approach and 19 articles through a Comprehensive Meta Analysis (CMA). …”
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Aetiopathogenesis, clinico-epidemiological and diagnostic aspects of human ocular trematode infections: a scoping review protocol by Harshi Weerakoon, Kosala Weerakoon, Piyumi Kodithuwakku, Anjana Silva, Susiji Wickramasinghe

“…Publications up to December 2024 will be searched across multiple databases, including MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, CINAHL and Google Scholar.Ethics and dissemination Since the study will make use of secondary data, ethical approval will not be required. …”
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Classification of Thyroid Nodules with Stacked Denoising Sparse Autoencoder by Zexin Li, Kaiji Yang, Lili Zhang, Chiju Wei, Peixuan Yang, Wencan Xu

“…Gene expression data of thyroid nodule tissues were collected from three public databases. Immune-related genes were used to construct the classifier with stacked denoising sparse autoencoder. …”
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