Effect of long-term exercise on circulating ghrelin in overweight and obese individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xianyang Xin, Hai Wang, Yongqing Guo, Jun Xie

“…This study aims to summarize RCT experiments exploring changes in ghrelin levels following long-term exercise in obese or overweight individuals through meta-analysis.MethodsThis study employed meta-analytical techniques, searching databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, and EMBASE, to gather research on exercise and ghrelin. …”
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Diagnosis-Based Hybridization of Multimedical Tests and Sociodemographic Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Techniques:... by M. E. Alqaysi, A. S. Albahri, Rula A. Hamid

“…Accordingly, this study checked the Web of Science (WoS), Science Direct (SD), IEEE Xplore digital library, and Scopus databases. A set of 944 articles from 2017 to 2021 is collected to reveal a clear picture and better understand all the academic literature through a definitive collection of 40 articles based on our inclusion and exclusion criteria. …”
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A study on the global patterns in the design and development of ventricular assist devices: a visualization approach by Ajay K. Sood, A. K. Prasada Rao

“…This study aims to analyze publications using bibliometric analysis and see the progress and identify key themes, trends, and collaboration networks.MethodData relevant to this study were obtained from Scopus and Web of Science databases from 1990 to 2023. Data analysis was done using Biblioshiny which is an R-based software and is part of RStudio and Microsoft Excel to analyze collaboration between countries, authors, keyword analysis, trend topics, and evolution of various themes related to this study.ResultsA total of 489 published documents were analyzed, and these documents were from 158 different sources and 1,753 authors. …”
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The effect of air-pollution and weather exposure on mortality and hospital admission and implications for further research: A systematic scoping review. by Mary Abed Al Ahad, Frank Sullivan, Urška Demšar, Maya Melhem, Hill Kulu

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a scoping literature review. The search on two databases (PubMed and Web-of-Science) from 2012 to 2020 using three conceptual categories of "environmental factors", "health outcomes", and "Geographical region" revealed a total of 951 records. …”
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A scoping review and prevalence analysis of soil-transmitted helminth infections in Honduras. by Ana Lourdes Sanchez, José Antonio Gabrie, María Mercedes Rueda, Rosa Elena Mejia, Maria Elena Bottazzi, Maritza Canales

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A systematic search was conducted of the published and grey literature to identify scientific work on the impact and prevalence of STH infections done between May 1930 and June 30, 2012. International databases and Honduran journals were searched. Grey literature was gleaned from local libraries and key informants. …”
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Effects of screentime on the health and well-being of children and adolescents: a systematic review of reviews by Russell M Viner, Neza Stiglic

“…Objectives To systematically examine the evidence of harms and benefits relating to time spent on screens for children and young people’s (CYP) health and well-being, to inform policy.Methods Systematic review of reviews undertaken to answer the question ‘What is the evidence for health and well-being effects of screentime in children and adolescents (CYP)?’ Electronic databases were searched for systematic reviews in February 2018. …”
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What integrated care means from an older person’s perspective? A scoping review protocol by Amy Marshall, Manasi Murthy Mittinty, Gillian Harvey

“…The proposed scoping review aims to map literature on older patients'’ views, expectations, experiences and perspectives of integrated care.Methods and analysis Multiple electronic databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, PsychInfo, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library, CINAHL and ProQuest Dissertations will be searched for appropriate articles between August and December 2017. …”
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Nudge strategies for behavior-based prevention and control of neglected tropical diseases: A scoping review and ethical assessment. by Fiona Vande Velde, Hans J Overgaard, Sheri Bastien

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A comprehensive search was performed in several databases: MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and Embase (Ovid), Web of Science Core Collection, CINAHL, ERIC and Econ.Lit (EBSCO), as well as registered trials and reviews in CENTRAL and PROSPERO to identify ongoing or unpublished studies. …”
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Examining the impact of social stressor stimuli in eliciting physiological reactivity in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta-analys... by Samantha Burns, Agnes S K Wong, Earl Woodruff

“…The primary literature sources will be across four electronic databases: MEDLINE, Embase, PsycInfo and CINAHL in August 2021. …”
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Diagnostic value of the appendicitis inflammatory response (AIR) score. A systematic review and meta-analysis by Roland E. Andersson, Joachim Stark

“…Methods The PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science and Google Scholar databases were searched for reports on the diagnostic properties of the AIR score from 2008 to July 18, 2024. …”
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Prevalence of Latent Tuberculosis Infection in the Middle East and North Africa: A Systematic Review by Mazin Barry

“…In this systematic review PubMed and Google Scholar databases were searched for observational, prospective, retrospective, cross-sectional, and cohort studies providing prevalence data of LTBI in any MENA country. …”
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Bibliometric analysis of neutrophil extracellular traps induced by protozoan and helminth parasites (2008–2024) by Tamara Muñoz-Caro, Elvira M. Saraiva, Rafael M. Mariante

“…However, a comprehensive bibliometric analysis that compiles these findings and identifies research hotspots and trends in this field is still lacking.MethodsWe utilized the Web of Science Core Collection and Scopus databases to retrieve original articles on NETs induced by protozoa and helminths. …”
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A Retrospective Claims-Based Study Evaluating Clinical and Economic Burden Among Patients With Moderate to Severe Osteoarthritis Pain in the United States by Patricia B. Schepman, Sheena Thakkar, Rebecca L. Robinson, Craig G. Beck, Deepa Malhotra, Birol Emir, Ryan N. Hansen

“…**Methods:** We conducted a retrospective claims analysis, using IBM® MarketScan® databases, from 2013-2018. Eligible patients were aged ≥45 years with ≥12 months pre-index (baseline) and ≥24 months (follow-up) of continuous enrollment; index date was defined as a physician diagnosis of hip or knee OA. …”
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The Impact of Socioeconomic Inequalities on the Risk of Hypertension in Bangladesh: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Kabir Hossain, Tonmoy Alam Shuvo, Asma‐Ul Hosna, Dipu Rani Dey

“…We systematically searched various electronic databases and rigorously selected 12 studies for inclusion in the analyses. …”
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A scoping review of the post-discharge care needs of babies requiring surgery in the first year of life. by Francesca Giulia Maraschin, Fidelis Jacklyn Adella, Shobhana Nagraj

“…Employing the Joanna Briggs Institute's methodological framework for scoping reviews we searched Pubmed, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsychINFO, and Web of Science databases. Search terms included i) specific congenital conditions (informed by the literature and surgeons in the field), ii) post-discharge care, and iii) newborns/infants. …”
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Immunoassay–mass spectrometry to identify Brucella melitensis by Amirreza Sharif, Ramin Bagheri Nejad, Alireza Ghassempour

“…High sensitivity and specificity are demonstrated by the immunoassay–MS approach, as the spectral pattern it produces matches well-known databases like SPECLUST and Ribopeaks.…”
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Mental health effects of working as a legal professional in the field of asylum law: a systematic review by Ciarán O'Driscoll, Leah Holt, Jessie Mulcaire, Sana Zard, Francesca Brady

“…This review aims to synthesise the current qualitative and quantitative literature on the mental health effects of working in asylum law.Method A systematic search from inception to 24 August 2023 was completed on the following databases: Web of Science, PsycINFO, MEDLINE, PubMed, SCOPUS, Westlaw UK, Index to Foreign Legal Periodicals and Index to Legal Periodicals and Books. …”
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Factors Influencing Rumination in Post-traumatic Growth: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Mehrnesa Shahabi, Jafar Hasani, Majid Asadpour

“…Methods: A comprehensive search of seven databases—Scopus, PubMed, PsycINFO, Science Direct, Web of Sciences, ProQuest, and Google Scholar—was conducted for peer-reviewed studies from January 1, 1996, to February 10, 2024. …”
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Outcome measures for assessing the effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions on equinus foot deformity in post-stroke patients with triceps surae spasticity: A scoping review. by Isabella Campanini, Maria Chiara Bò, Maria Chiara Bassi, Benedetta Damiano, Sara Scaltriti, Mirco Lusuardi, Andrea Merlo

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Scoping review methodological frameworks have been used. Three databases were investigated. Primary literature addressing TS spasticity in adult patients with stroke using physiotherapy interventions was included. …”
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Safety and Efficacy of Peroral Endoscopic Shorter Myotomy versus Longer Myotomy for Patients with Achalasia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Han Zhang, Xinyi Zeng, Shu Huang, Huifang Xia, Lei Shi, Jiao Jiang, Wensen Ren, Yan Peng, Muhan Lü, Xiaowei Tang

“…A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases from inception to May 28, 2021. The primary outcome was clinical success rate and incidence of reflux-relative adverse events (AEs). …”
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