Xerostomia, Hyposalivation, and Salivary Flow in Diabetes Patients by Rosa María López-Pintor, Elisabeth Casañas, José González-Serrano, Julia Serrano, Lucía Ramírez, Lorenzo de Arriba, Gonzalo Hernández

“…This systematic review was conducted according to the PRISMA group guidelines by performing systematic literature searches in biomedical databases from 1970 until January 18th, 2016. All studies showed higher prevalence of xerostomia in DM patients in relation to non-DM population, 12.5%–53.5% versus 0–30%. …”
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Effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions in patients with colorectal cancer: an overview of systematic reviews by Mengzhe Yang, Bhasker Amatya, Sana Malik, Krystal Song, Stefanie Marcella, Catherine Voutier, Fary Khan

“…Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted using medical/health science databases up to October 2024. Bibliographies of pertinent articles, journals, and grey literature were searched. …”
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Green growth: a bibliometric analysis of digital innovation and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by Hephzibah Beula John, Mini Agrawal, Priyanka Nema, Arif Hasan, Isha Kaur Rakhra, Abhilasha Singh

“…Utilizing data from prominent scholarly databases, we analyzed 271 articles to identify emerging trends, key themes, and research gaps within this interdisciplinary field. …”
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CRISPR-Cas9 in basic and translational aspects of cancer therapy by Maryam Samareh Salavatipour, Zahra Poursalehi, Negin Hosseini Rouzbahani, Sohaib Mohammadyar, Mohammad Vasei

“…Methods: By review of the existing literature on application of CRISPR-Cas9 in cancer, different databases, such as PubMed and Google Scholar, we started data collection for "CRISPR-Cas9", "Genome Editing", "Cancer", "Solid tumors", "Hematologic malignancy" "Immunotherapy", "Diagnosis", "Drug resistance" phrases. …”
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Prevalence and clinical implications of the rare arc of Bühler using computed tomography angiography and digital subtraction angiography: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Gaowu Yan, Gaowu Yan, Yong Li, Suyu He, Hongwei Li, Morgan A. McClure, Qiang Li, Jifang Yang, Hu Wang, Linwei Zhao, Xiaoping Fan, Jing Yan, Siyi Wu, Wenwen Guo

“…At present, there is no publication of systematic review and meta-analysis on AOB in computed tomography angiography (CTA) and digital subtraction angiography (DSA) examinations.ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to evaluate the pooled prevalence and clinical implications of the AOB by using CTA and DSA examinations.MethodsThe PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, Google Scholar, CBM, CNKI, WanFang, VIP, and Baidu Scholar databases were comprehensively searched for AOB-related literature. …”
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Associations between Ozone and Emphysema: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Amja Manullang, Yueh-Lun Lee, Vincent Laiman, Jer-Hwa Chang, Hsiao-Chi Chuang

“…A systematic literature search was conducted using the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Medline, Embase, PubMed, and Web of Science bibliographic databases. A random-effects model for the meta-analysis was implemented to summarize effect estimates of sufficiently comparable outcomes and pollutants (e.g.: particulate matter, nitrogen oxides and ozone), and the results were visualized in forest plots. …”
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Nurse Participation in Colonoscopy Observation versus the Colonoscopist Alone for Polyp and Adenoma Detection: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized, Controlled Trials by Lei Xu, Yu Zhang, Haojun Song, Weihong Wang, Sijie Zhang, Xiaoyun Ding

“…The PUBMED, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in English. …”
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Assessing Human Factors in Virtual Reality Environments for Industry 5.0: A Comprehensive Review of Factors, Metrics, Techniques, and Future Opportunities by Oscar Escallada, Ganix Lasa, Maitane Mazmela, Ainhoa Apraiz, Nagore Osa, Hien Nguyen Ngoc

“…Based on the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, this study conducts a systematic literature review, identifying 328 papers from databases. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 24 papers were selected for detailed analysis. …”
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Functional Prediction of Hypothetical Proteins from and Validation of the Predicted Models by Using ROC Curve Analysis by Md. Amran Gazi, Sultan Mahmud, Shah Mohammad Fahim, Mohammad Golam Kibria, Parag Palit, Md. Rezaul Islam, Humaira Rashid, Subhasish Das, Mustafa Mahfuz, Tahmeed Ahmeed

“…Here we have utilized a combination of the latest versions of databases to assign the precise function of HPs for which no experimental information is available. …”
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Physical and cognitive-based training in healthy older adults: Evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis by Fatemeh Adelirad, Zeinab Javadivala, Iman Dianat, Aysan Amrahi Tabieh, Vijay Kumar Chattu

“…Methods: For this systematic review and meta-analysis, randomized clinical trials (RCTs) published between 2000 and 6 February 2023 were extracted from several electronic databases, including, ProQuest, PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science. …”
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Antimicrobial Resistance Associated with Mass Gatherings: A Systematic Review by Linda Tong Pao, Mohamed Tashani, Catherine King, Harunor Rashid, Ameneh Khatami

“…A literature search of the Cochrane, Medline, Scopus, and Embase databases was performed. Studies were included if they reported original data, involved mass gatherings, and reported AMR results. …”
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Convergence of Blockchain, IoT, and AI for Enhanced Traceability Systems: A Comprehensive Review by Yahaya Saidu, Shuhaida Mohamed Shuhidan, Dahiru Adamu Aliyu, Izzatdin Abdul Aziz, Shamsuddeen Adamu

“…Bibliometric analysis of 530 documents from SCOPUS (2014–2024) identified key trends, while the SLR, conducted across multiple databases following PRISMA guidelines, refined the dataset to 43 peer-reviewed studies based on inclusion criteria. …”
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The roles of pleiotrophin in brain injuries: a narrative review of the literature by Yupeng Lei, Ruixi Zhou, Qian Mao, Xia Qiu, Dezhi Mu

“…Considering this, this review focuses on the roles and related regulatory pathways of PTN in brain injuries, what is known to date.Methods PubMed and Embase databases have been searched, and related studies are compiled and summarized.Results Our review has found PTN participates in the repairment of brain injuries, including hypoxic-ischemic brain injury, preterm white matter injury, traumatic brain injury, and neurodegenerative diseases, mainly based on animal data and small sample size studies. …”
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Clinical effectiveness and implementation outcomes of pMDI-to-DPI switch in children between 5 and 12 years of age: a scoping review protocol by Nick Sevdalis, Nick Watts, Amanda Zain, Alston Z Y Ng, Inez Yeo

“…The secondary aim of the review is to outline the implementation strategies and outcomes supporting the prescribing or switching to DPIs in children.Methods and analysis We will conduct a systematic and comprehensive literature search across four electronic databases (Medline, Embase, Cochrane Library and CINAHL) and grey literature. …”
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Yaws in Africa: Past, Present and Future by Ezekiel K. Vicar, Shirley V. Simpson, Gloria I. Mensah, Kennedy K. Addo, Eric S. Donkor

“…<b>Methods</b>: We searched PubMed and Scopus databases to identify published data in line with the review objectives. …”
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Implementing digital respiratory technologies for people with respiratory conditions: A protocol for a scoping review. by Chi Yan Hui, Kathleena Condon, Shailesh Kolekar, Nicola Roberts, Katherina Bernadette Sreter, Sami O Simons, Carlos Figueiredo, Zoe McKeough, Hani Salim, Aleksandra Gawlik-Lipinski, Apolline Gonsard, Ayşe Önal Aral, Anna Vanoverschelde, Matthew Armstrong, Dario Kohlbrenner, Cátia Paixão, Patrick Stafler, Efthymia Papadopoulou, Adrian Paul Rabe, Milan Mohammad, Izolde Bouloukaki, Shirley Quach, Malek Chaabouni, Georgios Kaltsakas, Kate Loveys, Tonje Reier-Nilsen, Anthony Paulo Sunjaya, Paul Robinson, Hilary Pinnock, Amy Hai Yan Chan

“…Following standard methodology (Arksey and O'Malley), we will search for studies published in ten databases: MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scopus, IEEE Xplore, CABI Global Health, and WHO Medicus. …”
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Conventional and complementary alternative medicine therapies for renal anemia: a literature review by Ching-Ming Lu, Ching-Ming Lu, Yuan-Hsuan Hsu, Yuan-Hsuan Hsu, I-Hsin Lin, Ko-Lin Kuo, Jian-Fu Liao, Hui-Fen Huang, Hui-Fen Huang, Ping-Hsun Lu, Ping-Hsun Lu

“…We conducted a comprehensive search across electronic databases including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, Airiti library, and Wanfang, to compile recent clinical trials and pilot studies on conventional and complementary alternative medicine approaches for renal anemia. …”
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The Influence of Physical Activity on Inflammatory Markers, Intestinal Microbiota Composition and Disease Activity in Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Paulina Jakubczyk, Piotr Widera, Justyna Helis, Maciej Michalik, Aleksandra Buczek, Hubert Bigajski, Aleksandra Banaś, Olga Bilczewska, Wiktoria Janik, Marta Handschuh

“…Materials and Methods A literature review synthesized peer-reviewed studies from 2010-2024 using PubMed, Scopus, and Embase databases, examining physical activity effects on inflammatory markers, gut microbiota, and clinical outcomes in IBD patients. …”
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Time-Related Changes in Volatile Compounds during Fermentation of Bulk and Fine-Flavor Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) Beans by Juan Manuel Cevallos-Cevallos, Laura Gysel, Maria Gabriela Maridueña-Zavala, María José Molina-Miranda

“…Aroma potential of each compound was determined using available databases. Multivariate data analyses showed partial clustering of samples according to cultivars at the start of the fermentation but complete clustering was observed at the end of the fermentation. …”
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A Systematic Review of the Clinimetric Properties of Habitual Physical Activity Measures in Young Children with a Motor Disability by Stina Oftedal, Kristie L. Bell, Louise E. Mitchell, Peter S. W. Davies, Robert S. Ware, Roslyn N. Boyd

“…To identify and systematically review the clinimetric properties of habitual physical activity (HPA) measures in young children with a motor disability. Method. Five databases were searched for measures of HPA including: children aged <6.0 years with a neuromuscular disorder, physical activity defined as “bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles causing caloric expenditure”, reported HPA as duration, frequency, intensity, mode or energy expenditure, and evaluated clinimetric properties. …”
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