Barriers and facilitators to maternal healthcare in East Africa: a systematic review and qualitative synthesis of perspectives from women, their families, healthcare providers, and... by Manaye Yihune Teshale, Agegnehu Bante, Abebe Gedefaw Belete, Rik Crutzen, Mark Spigt, Sarah E. Stutterheim

“…We searched electronic databases, including PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Cochrane, Web of Science, and ProQuest, and used citation tracking to find additional references. …”
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Efficacy and safety of PCSK9 inhibitors, potent statins, and their combinations for reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in hyperlipidemia patients: a systematic network me... by Yuhua Jiang, Yingying Wang, Sijia Ma, Linlin Qian, Yeteng Jing, Xi Chen, Jinsheng Yang

“…BackgroundThe objective of this study is to assess the relative efficacy of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors, such as alirocumab, evolocumab, and inclisiran, in conjunction with potent statins like atorvastatin and rosuvastatin, in patients presenting with hyperlipidemia or heightened cardiovascular risk attributable to elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C).MethodsA systematic search was conducted across databases including PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library to explore lipid-lowering therapies in hyperlipidemia from their inception to 7 November 2023. …”
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Lactate Dehydrogenase-A-Forming LDH5 Promotes Breast Cancer Progression by Fang T, Hu L, Chen T, Li F, Yang L, Liang B, Wang W, Zeng F

“…We aimed to explore the roles of LDHA and LDH5 isoenzyme activity in BC, which provides a new insight into LDHA for the treatment of BC.Methods: The expression of LDHA in BC and its relationship with clinicopathological features were obtained from various databases including The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA), Human Protein Atlas (HPA), Breast Cancer-Gene Expression Miner (bc-GenExMiner), TNMplot, UALCAN. …”
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Comparisons of open surgical repair, thoracic endovascular aortic repair, and optimal medical therapy for acute and subacute type B aortic dissection: a systematic review and meta-... by Jianping Liu, Xiaohong Chen, Juan Xia, Long Tang, Yongheng Zhang, Lin Cao, Yong Zheng

“…Methods A systematic search was conducted across databases including PubMed, EmBase, and the Cochrane Library for relevant studies published from their inception up to September 2024. …”
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Efficacy of non-invasive brain stimulation interventions on cognitive impairment: an umbrella review of meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials by Minmin Wu, Wenjing Song, Xue Wang, Lili Teng, Jinting Li, Jiongliang Zhang, Xinyue Li, Donghui Yu, Huanhuan Jia, Binhan Wang, Qiang Tang, Luwen Zhu

“…Methods We searched four databases from inception to May 15, 2024, reviewing SRMAs that analyzed the effects of NIBS. …”
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Whether the Indications for Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Should Continue to Be Expanded? A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Huankun Li, Hangsheng Bao, Zhidong Yang, Baijun Hu, Yaocheng Pan, Yi Wang, Jiayi Chen, Hongjun Chen, Bisheng Shen, Yonggen Zou

“…Method We conducted a systematic search of studies published between January 1, 2012 and May 31, 2023 in PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases. The experimental group included patients who underwent primary reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA), while the control group consisted of patients who underwent primary hemiarthroplasty (HA) or anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (ATSA). …”
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The Policy and Governance Observatory as a Facilitator of Smart and Evidence-based Governance by Atiye Yousefi, Mahdi Abdolhamid

“…The result of these actions leads to the publication of databases and policy and policy research reports, which, in addition to providing comprehensive insight to government officials and improving the quality of their future decisions, also convey extensive information to citizens that it has a significant effect in informing the society about the functioning of the system and promoting social capital. …”
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The impact of the National Syphilis Prevention Program on the prevalence of syphilis among people living with HIV in China: a systematic review and meta‐analysis by Qingling Zeng, Yuhui Yang, Limin Zhang, Jiangyu Yan, Jian Wang, Jingmin Nie, Qingmei Wang, Yu Luo, Gaoming Li

“…Methods We conducted this systematic review and meta‐analysis by searching the PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, China Biomedical Literature, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang and CQVIP databases from inception to 1 June 2024 to obtain relevant articles. …”
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A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials on Comparing Transabdominal Preperitoneal Versus Lichtenstein Operations for Primary Inguinal Hernia Repair by Muhammad Aslam Javed, Muhammad Arshad Abbas, Mudassar Murtaza, Wasif Majeed Chaudhry, Adnan Faisal, Muhammad Mohsin Gillani

“…Methods: A thorough search was conducted across several databases, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, and Web of Science, from 2004 to August 2024. …”
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Multisectoral interventions for urban health in Africa: a mixed-methods systematic review by Meelan Thondoo, Ebele R. I. Mogo, Lambed Tatah, Monica Muti, Kim R. van Daalen, Trish Muzenda, Rachel Boscott, Omar Uwais, George Farmer, Adelaide Yue, Sarah Dalzell, Gudani Mukoma, Divya Bhagtani, Sostina Matina, Philip M. Dambisya, Kufre Okop, Charles Ebikeme, Lisa Micklesfield, Tolu Oni

“…We searched four academic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Global Health) for evidence dated 1989–2019 and identified grey literature from expert input. …”
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Use of artificial intelligence for gestational age estimation: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Sabahat Naz, Sahir Noorani, Syed Ali Jaffar Zaidi, Abdu R. Rahman, Saima Sattar, Jai K. Das, Jai K. Das, Zahra Hoodbhoy

“…The aim of this meta-analysis is to assess the accuracy of AI models in assessing GA against US as the gold standard.MethodsA literature search was performed in PubMed, CINAHL, Wiley Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. Studies that reported use of AI models for GA estimation with US as the reference standard were included. …”
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Nature, prevalence and determinants of mental health problems experienced by adolescents in south Asia: a systematic reviewResearch in context by Chethana Mudunna, Medhavi Weerasinghe, Thach Tran, Josefine Antoniades, Lorena Romero, Miyuru Chandradasa, Jane Fisher

“…Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, searches were conducted in four online databases (Ovid Medline, Ovid EMBASE, Ovid Global Health, Ovid PsycInfo), titles, abstracts, and full-texts were screened, data extracted and quality assessed. …”
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Safety profile of sacituzumab govitecan in patients with breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Maria Inez Dacoregio, Isabella Michelon, Caio Ernesto do Rego Castro, Francisco Cezar Aquino de Moraes, Guilherme Rossato de Almeida, Lis Victória Ravani, Maysa Vilbert, Ricardo Lima Barros Costa

“…Methods: We comprehensively searched PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases, and ASCO and ESMO websites for clinical trials (CTs) assessing the safety of SG in BC patients. …”
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Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase and carbapenemase-producing Gram-negative bacteria in urinary tract infections in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mitkie Tigabie, Getnet Ayalew, Lidetu Demoze, Kebebe Tadesse, Yalewayker Gashaw, Muluneh Assefa

“…Methods A systematic literature search of all available electronic databases such as PubMed, Hinari, Google Scholar and EMBASE, Scopus, and African journal online was performed. …”
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Technologies for Interoperable Internet of Medical Things Platforms to Manage Medical Emergencies in Home and Prehospital Care: Scoping Review by Mattias Seth, Hoor Jalo, Åsa Högstedt, Otto Medin, Bengt Arne Sjöqvist, Stefan Candefjord

“…Our literature search followed a dual search strategy and was conducted up to August 2023 across 6 electronic databases: IEEE Xplore, PubMed, Scopus, ACM Digital Library, Sage Journals, and ScienceDirect. …”
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Risk barriers and sustainability in payment for ecosystem service implementation in smallholder forestry by A. Ibrahim, S. Withaningsih, R. Kinseng, Parikesit ., D. Muhamad

“…Data were obtained from databases of scientific publications such as Scopus, Semantic Scholar, Crossref, and Google Scholar. …”
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Risk of Symptomatic Intracranial Hemorrhage After Mechanical Thrombectomy in Randomized Clinical Trials: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Abdullah Reda, Alireza Hasanzadeh, Sherief Ghozy, Hossein Sanjari Moghaddam, Tanin Adl Parvar, Mohsen Motevaselian, Ramanathan Kadirvel, David F. Kallmes, Alejandro Rabinstein

“…Methods: Randomized controlled trials were included, following a comprehensive search of different databases from inception to 1 March 2024. Random-effect models in a meta-analysis were employed to obtain the pooled risk ratios (RRs) and their corresponding 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) for sICH with MT, and were then compared to other reperfusion treatment regimens, including best medical treatment and intravenous thrombolysis (IVT). …”
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Construction of the bromodomain-containing protein-associated prognostic model in triple-negative breast cancer by Wei Chen, Yushuai Yu, Chenxi Wang, Zirong Jiang, Xiewei Huang, Yidan Lin, Hongjing Han, Qing Wang, Hui Zhang

“…Methods Data from TCGA-TNBC, GSE135565, and GSE161529 were retrieved from public databases. GSE161529 was used to identify key cell types. …”
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Effects of plant active substances in rheumatoid arthritis—a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Qiuwei Peng, Jian Wang, Kesong Li, Congming Xia, Chuanhui Yao, Qiuyan Guo, Xun Gong, Xiaopo Tang, Quan Jiang

“…The widespread use of these extracts as therapeutic measures for RA is problematic due to the lack of compelling evidence.ObjectiveOur research aims to assess the impact of plant active substances on RA by conducting a network meta-analysis.MethodsWe systematically searched four electronic databases—PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Web of Science—from their inception to August 2024. …”
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Prognostic significance of p27 in colorectal cancer: a meta-analysis and bioinformatics analysis by Jing Zou, Dong Wang, Gaoping Yin, Kexiang Lu, Kaibin Chang, He Li

“…In addition, we used Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis (GEPIA), University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Cancer Data Analysis Portal (UALCAN), and the Human Protein Atlas (HPA) to validate our results.ResultsThrough an extensive examination of four prominent databases, a total of 21 original articles encompassing a cohort of 3,378 patients were identified. …”
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