The Association between Allergic Rhinitis and COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Cong Xu, He Zhao, Yuwan Song, Jiamin Zhou, Ting Wu, Jingjing Qiu, Junxin Wang, Xicheng Song, Yan Sun

“…We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and Web of Science databases for studies published between January 1, 2020 and January 11, 2022. …”
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The Association of Health Literacy with High-Quality Home Blood Pressure Monitoring for Hypertensive Patients in Outpatient Settings by Sau Nga Fu, Man Chi Dao, Carlos King Ho Wong, Bernard Man Yung Cheung

“…This study aimed at finding the association between HBPM and patients from lower socioeconomic classes, particularly on the effect of health literacy or educational level. Three electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, and PubMed) were searched for primary studies with keywords including educational level, health literacy, numeracy, home blood pressure monitoring, accuracy, and quality. …”
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Unveiling emerging polycyclic aromatic compounds in the urban atmospheric particulate matter by Jia-Yong Lao, Tingyu Li, Le Jing, Xian Qin, Wenyuan Su, Huiju Lin, Yuefei Ruan, Ting Ruan, Eddy Y. Zeng, Kenneth M.Y. Leung, Paul K.S. Lam

“…In this study, nontarget screening assisted by in-house and self-developed spectra databases was, therefore, employed to identify PACs in atmospheric particulate matter collected from multiple outdoor settings. …”
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Requirements for evidence-based management competency in healthcare: a scoping review by Elyas Sanaeifar, Elyas Sanaeifar, Elaheh Houshmand, Elaheh Houshmand, Javad Moghri, Javad Moghri, Marjan Vejdani, Seyed Saeed Tabatabaee, Seyed Saeed Tabatabaee

“…A thorough literature search was carried out using relevant keywords across the Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus databases, with no time restrictions. The selection of articles adhered to predefined inclusion criteria. …”
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Exploring the role of artificial intelligence in chemotherapy development, cancer diagnosis, and treatment: present achievements and future outlook by Bassam Abdul Rasool Hassan, Ali Haider Mohammed, Souheil Hallit, Souheil Hallit, Souheil Hallit, Diana Malaeb, Hassan Hosseini, Hassan Hosseini

“…Despite its potential, debates persist regarding the predictive accuracy of AI technologies, particularly machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL).ObjectiveThis review aims to explore the role of AI in forecasting outcomes related to chemotherapy development, cancer diagnosis, and treatment response, synthesizing current advancements and identifying critical gaps in the field.MethodsA comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases up to 2023. Keywords included “Artificial Intelligence (AI),” “Machine Learning (ML),” and “Deep Learning (DL)” combined with “chemotherapy development,” “cancer diagnosis,” and “cancer treatment.” …”
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Effect of cold atmospheric plasma on common oral pathogenic microorganisms: a narrative review by Jiajun Xin, Hao Zhang, Yushen Li, Yifei Dai, Xiantao Chen, Jiatong Zou, Rui Wang, Zhihui Liu, Bowei Wang

“…It is expected to become a major asset in the regulation of oral microbiota.Methods We conducted a search in PubMed, Medline, and Wiley databases, focusing on studies related to CAP and oral pathogenic microorganisms. …”
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The association between experiences of racism and mental health on children and young people in the UK: rapid scoping review by Fiyory Tzeggai Ghezae, Zonke Zungu, Ann John, Kadra Abdinasir, Kamaldeep Bhui, Adenike Adebiyi, Cathy Creswell

“…Method Inclusion criteria were: (a) peer-reviewed publications containing original data; (b) UK-based research; (c) included examination of associations between mental health and experiences of direct or indirect racism (quantitative or qualitative); (d) inclusion of an assessment of mental health outcomes; (e) participant ages up to and including 18 years of age or (if the range went beyond 18) with a mean age of 17 years or less. Six databases were searched between 2000 and 2022; an initial 11 522 studies were identified with only eight meeting the inclusion criteria. …”
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The Impact of Physical Activities on Male Fertility: A Systematic Review by Albert Kapla, Alicja Černohorská, Daria Bednarczyk, Julia Białeta, Karolina Siembab, Katarzyna Rowińska, Michalina Jurkiewicz, Wiktor Garbarczyk, Wiktoria Pysiewicz, Agnieszka Napieralska

“…Materials and Methods This study was conducted as a comprehensive literature review based on scientific articles and research papers accessed through two primary databases: PubMed and Google Scholar. Relevant articles were selected using predefined keywords and phrases related to the study's topic. …”
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Prognostic Role of Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio in Hepatocellular Carcinoma with Different BCLC Stages: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Wan-fu Lin, Mao-feng Zhong, Yu-ren Zhang, Huan Wang, He-tong Zhao, Bin-bin Cheng, Chang-quan Ling

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the efficacy of PLR on HCC prognosis. Five electronic databases were searched for clinical trials focusing on the role of PLR in the prognosis of HCC. …”
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ADIPOQ rs2241766 Gene Polymorphism and Predisposition to Diabetic Kidney Disease by Qiuxia Han, Wenjia Geng, Dong Zhang, Guangyan Cai, Hanyu Zhu

“…Relevant studies were identified from digital databases such as Embase, PubMed, Medline, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, WanFang, and Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI). …”
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Restless Legs Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review of Current Treatment Methods and the Disease's Impact on Quality of Life by Natalie Papachristoforou, Natalia Tekiela, Daria Michałka, Zuzanna Gałuszka, Monika Makar, Tomasz Bartuś, Emilia Bąk, Justyna Głowacka, Aleksandra Kocjan, Radosław Chmiel

“…Material and Methods of Research:  The review is grounded in findings from 36 recent studies sourced through a systematic search of open-access databases, including PubMed and Google Scholar, focusing on literature published between 2004 and 2024. …”
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Prevalence of bed falls among inpatients in Iranian hospitals: A meta-analysis by Parvaneh Isfahani, Mohammad Sarani, Mina Salajegheh, Somayeh Samani, Aliyeh Bazi, Mahdieh Poodineh Moghadam, Fatemeh Boulagh, Mahnaz Afshari

“…All the articles on the prevalence of bed fall in Iranian hospitals were extracted from five databases as well as the Google Scholar search engine and their quality was assessed. …”
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Prevention and management of degenerative lumbar spine disorders through artificial intelligence-based decision support systems: a systematic review by Paolo Giaccone, Federico D’Antoni, Fabrizio Russo, Luca Ambrosio, Giuseppe Francesco Papalia, Onorato d’Angelis, Gianluca Vadalà, Albert Comelli, Luca Vollero, Mario Merone, Rocco Papalia, Vincenzo Denaro

“…Methods A systematic review of Pubmed and Scopus databases was performed according to the PRISMA statement. …”
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Oral Breathing Effects on Malocclusions and Mandibular Posture: Complex Consequences on Dentofacial Development in Pediatric Orthodontics by Dana Feștilă, Cristina Dora Ciobotaru, Tudor Suciu, Cristian Doru Olteanu, Mircea Ghergie

“…A comprehensive search was conducted on four electronic databases (Embase, Medline, ProQUEST, Scopus) using keywords related to oral breathing, malocclusion, mandibular posture, and craniofacial development. …”
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Integrating AI into Cancer Immunotherapy—A Narrative Review of Current Applications and Future Directions by David B. Olawade, Aanuoluwapo Clement David-Olawade, Temitope Adereni, Eghosasere Egbon, Jennifer Teke, Stergios Boussios

“…Methods: A comprehensive review of the literature was conducted, focusing on studies published between 2010 and 2024 that examined the application of AI in cancer immunotherapy. Databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science were utilized, and articles were selected based on relevance to the topic. …”
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Epigenetics and Inflammatory Markers: A Systematic Review of the Current Evidence by Valentina Gonzalez-Jaramillo, Eliana Portilla-Fernandez, Marija Glisic, Trudy Voortman, Mohsen Ghanbari, Wichor Bramer, Rajiv Chowdhury, Tamar Nijsten, Abbas Dehghan, Oscar H. Franco, Jana Nano

“…Therefore, we aimed to systematically review studies investigating the association between DNA methylation and histone modifications with circulatory inflammation markers in blood. Five bibliographic databases were screened until 21 November of 2017. …”
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Comparative Efficacy of NAFLD Therapies and Biomarker Associations: A Meta-Analysis Based on Liver Fat Content by Haoxiang Zhu, Ling Xu, Yinhua Lv, Juan Yang, Jihan Huang, Qingshan Zheng, Guang Ji, Lujin Li

“…Methods: We performed a systematic search of public databases for placebo-controlled randomized trials on NAFLD up to September 29, 2023. …”
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Unraveling the function of TSC1-TSC2 complex: implications for stem cell fate by Shuang Wang, Ruishuang Ma, Chong Gao, Yu-Nong Tian, Rong-Gui Hu, Han Zhang, Lan Li, Yue Li

“…Methods A comprehensive review was conducted using databases like Web of Science, Google Scholar, PubMed, and Science Direct, with search terms such as “tuberous sclerosis complex,” “TSC1,” “TSC2,” “stem cell,” “proliferation,” and “differentiation.” …”
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The Burden of Illness Related to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations in Québec, Canada by Tam Dang-Tan, Shiyuan Zhang, Ruben V. Tavares, Melissa Stutz, Afisi S. Ismaila, Julie Vaillancourt, Diane Corriveau, Richard H. Stanford, Xiwu Lin, Gilbert A. Nadeau, Alexander Simidchiev, Daria Parsons, John S. Sampalis

“…This retrospective observational cohort study used patient data from the Québec provincial health insurance databases. Eligible patients with a new HCU claim with a diagnostic billing for COPD during 2001–2010 were followed until March 31, 2011. …”
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Can Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Microvessel Density Be Used as Prognostic Biomarkers for Colorectal Cancer? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Yibaina Wang, Xiaoping Yao, Jie Ge, Fulan Hu, Yashuang Zhao

“…The authors performed a meta-analysis using the results of a literature search of databases of PubMed and EMBASE, and the references of articles included in the analysis. …”
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