Economic burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and post-tuberculosis sequelae in low- and middle-income countries: a database compiled from a systematic review and meta-a... by Fabrizio Tediosi, Klaus Reither, Olivia Keiser, Alexandra Walker, Yuling Lin, Marguerite Batta, Sierra Ottilie-Kovelman, Anna Duchenko, Curdin Brugger, Robert S Wallis, Marina Antillon

“…Finally, considerable economic burden was attributable to smoking and air pollution.Conclusion The review and the CD-CPTB database give a thorough snapshot of the current evidence of the costs and economic burden of COPD and post-TB diseases. …”
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Electroacupuncture Involved in Motor Cortex and Hypoglossal Neural Control to Improve Voluntary Swallowing of Poststroke Dysphagia Mice by Shuai Cui, Shuqi Yao, Chunxiao Wu, Lulu Yao, Peidong Huang, Yongjun Chen, Chunzhi Tang, Nenggui Xu

“…This research provides a timely and necessary experimental evidence of the motor neural regulation in dysphagia after stroke by acupuncture in clinic.…”
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The Bullseye: HST, Keck/KCWI, and Dragonfly Characterization of a Giant Nine-ringed Galaxy by Imad Pasha, Pieter G. van Dokkum, Qing Liu, William P. Bowman, Steven R. Janssens, Michael A. Keim, Chloe Neufeld, Roberto Abraham

“…We identify the likely impacting galaxy via Keck/KCWI spectroscopy, finding evidence for gas extending between it and the Bullseye. …”
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Generative spatial artificial intelligence for sustainable smart cities: A pioneering large flow model for urban digital twin by Jeffrey Huang, Simon Elias Bibri, Paul Keel

“…The model enhances decision-making processes, supports evidence-based planning and design, fosters integrated development strategies, and enables the development of more efficient, resilient, and sustainable urban environments. …”
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Shorter versus longer durations of antibiotic treatment for patients with community-acquired pneumonia: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Gordon Guyatt, Arnav Agarwal, Mark Loeb, John Basmaji, Ya Gao, Maryam Ghadimi, Layla Bakaa, Luis Enrique Colunga Lozano, Saad Asif, Aninditee Das

“…Where concerns regarding antimicrobial resistance continue to grow internationally, this evidence summary may motivate new recommendations regarding shorter durations of therapy. …”
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Strength training in pregnancy. Systematic review of benefits and risks by Karol Demel, Antoni Kantor, Jakub Król, Łukasz Bialic, Monika Dziedzic, Sebastian Polok, Adriana Potoczek, Justyna Talaska, Marta Godyń, Dorota Zatłoka-Mazur

“… Background Strength training during pregnancy has historically been approached with caution, but recent evidence suggests it can be safe and beneficial when properly supervised. …”
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Rationale and design of the HOVON 170 DLBCL-ANTICIPATE trial: preventing anthracycline-induced cardiac dysfunction with dexrazoxane by Marijke Linschoten, Jesse Geels, Erik van Werkhoven, Heleen Visser-Wisselaar, Martine E. D. Chamuleau, Arco J. Teske, Lourens Robbers, Simone Oerlemans, Heleen Crommelin, Marleen Breems-de Ridder, Astrid Schut, Folkert W. Asselbergs, Anna van Rhenen, on behalf of the HOVON 170 DLBCL – ANTICIPATE consortium

“…This is related to the low to moderate quality of the generated evidence, safety concerns and restricted prescribing indications. …”
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Targeting natural antioxidant polyphenols to protect neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative diseases: a comprehensive review by Maroua Jalouli, Md Ataur Rahman, Partha Biswas, Hasanur Rahman, Abdel Halim Harrath, In-Seon Lee, In-Seon Lee, Sojin Kang, Jinwon Choi, Moon Nyeo Park, Bonglee Kim, Bonglee Kim

“…This review emphasizes the growing body of evidence supporting the therapeutic potential of polyphenols in combating neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation, as well as enhancing brain health. …”
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Impacts of National Reimbursement Drug Price Negotiation on drug accessibility, utilization, and cost in China: a systematic review by Zheng Zhu, Jiawei Zhang, Zhihu Xu, Quan Wang, Yu Qi, Li Yang

“…However, there is insufficient evidence to explore the health outcome changes after the NRDPN policy. …”
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Is Dry Needling Effective When Combined with Other Therapies for Myofascial Trigger Points Associated with Neck Pain Symptoms? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by César Fernández-De-Las-Peñas, Gustavo Plaza-Manzano, Jorge Sanchez-Infante, Guido F Gómez-Chiguano, Joshua A Cleland, José L. Arias-Buría, Ibai López-de-Uralde-Villanueva, Marcos J. Navarro-Santana

“…The risk of bias (RoB) was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias tool, methodological quality was assessed with PEDro score, and the quality of evidence was assessed by using the GRADE approach. …”
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The Use of AI in Mental Health Services to Support Decision-Making: Scoping Review by Hassan Auf, Petra Svedberg, Jens Nygren, Monika Nair, Lina E Lundgren

“…MethodsA scoping review of empirical evidence was conducted across 5 databases: PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and CINAHL. …”
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Short-term Outcomes of Pancreatoduodenectomy in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Shahab Hajibandeh, MRCS, Shahin Hajibandeh, FRCS, Alwin Puthiyakunnel Saji, Ayman Ashabi, MRCS, Christopher Brown, FRCS, Nicholas G Mowbray, FRCS, Matthew Mortimer, FRCS, Guy Shingler, FRCS, Amir Kambal, FRCS, Bilal Al-Sarireh, FRCS, PhD

“…Short-term outcomes of pancreatoduodenectomy between patients with and without LC were compared using random effects modeling and the certainty of the evidence was assessed using the GRADE system. Results:. …”
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A Scoping Review of Educational and Training Interventions on Parkinson’s Disease for Staff in Care Home Settings by Stacey Finlay, Tara Anderson, Elizabeth Henderson, Christine Brown Wilson, Patrick Stark, Gillian Carter, Matthew Rodger, Mihalis Doumas, Emma O’Shea, Laura Creighton, Stephanie Craig, Sophie Crooks, Arnelle Gillis, Gary Mitchell

“…This scoping review aimed to synthesize evidence on PD education and training available to care home staff, examine existing programs and their effectiveness, and identify gaps in current educational approaches. …”
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Estimating the global health impact of gender-based violence and violence against children: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Joht Singh Chandan, Emmanuela Gakidou, Jaidev Kaur Chandan, Nicholas Metheny, Mariam Khalil, Cory N Spencer, María Jose Baeza, Alexandra Debure, Molly Herbert, Teresa Jewell, Rachel Qian Hui Lim, Sonica Minhas

“…For exposure–outcome pairs with sufficient data, evidence will be synthesised via a meta-regression—Bayesian, regularised, trimmed model and confidence in the cumulative evidence assessed via the burden of proof risk function. …”
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Oncological and functional outcomes following treatment of T1a glottic squamous cell carcinoma with transoral laser microsurgery by Dennis E. Curry, David Forner, Matthew H. Rigby, Jonathan R. Trites, Martin Corsten, S. Mark Taylor

“…Here, we assessed oncological and functional outcomes of T1a glottic squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) with TLM to supplement evidence from jurisdictions outside North America. …”
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Exploiting somatic oncogenic driver alterations in a patient with Li-Fraumeni syndrome– paving the path towards precision medicine: a case report by Carolin Seeling, Sonja Dahlum, Ralf Marienfeld, Vera Jan, Brigitte Rack, Uwe Gerstenmaier, Ambros J. Beer, Regine Mayer-Steinacker, Wolfgang Thaiss, Thomas F. E. Barth, Thomas Seufferlein, Nadine T. Gaisa, Stephan Stilgenbauer, Wolfgang Janni, Reiner Siebert, Hartmut Döhner, Verena I. Gaidzik

“…However, there is limited evidence supporting the effectiveness of targeted therapy approaches in LFS patients. …”
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Inflammation and Oxidative Stress: The Molecular Connectivity between Insulin Resistance, Obesity, and Alzheimer’s Disease by Giuseppe Verdile, Kevin N. Keane, Vinicius F. Cruzat, Sandra Medic, Miheer Sabale, Joanne Rowles, Nadeeja Wijesekara, Ralph N. Martins, Paul E. Fraser, Philip Newsholme

“…Recent research has provided evidence that insulin resistance and impaired insulin signalling may be a contributory factor to the progression of diabetes, dementia, and other neurological disorders. …”
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Burden of early neonatal mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa. A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Natnael Moges, Anteneh Mengist Dessie, Denekew Tenaw Anley, Melkamu Aderajew Zemene, Natnael Atnafu Gebeyehu, Getachew Asmare Adella, Gizachew Ambaw Kassie, Misganaw Asmamaw Mengstie, Mohammed Abdu Seid, Endeshaw Chekol Abebe, Molalegn Mesele Gesese, Yenealem Solomon Kebede, Sefineh Fenta Feleke, Tadesse Asmamaw Dejenie, Natnael Amare Tesfa, Wubet Alebachew Bayih, Ermias Sisay Chanie, Berihun Bantie

“…Previous studies lack conclusive evidence regarding the overall estimate of early neonatal mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa. …”
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Tracing Aquatic Macrophyte Development in Nansi Lake, Northern China's Largest Freshwater Lake: Plant Macrofossils From 1855 to Present by Qinghui Zhang, Yufei Wu, Liwei Yang, Zekun Li, Zonglei Li, Yuying Yang, Shiyue Chen, Enfeng Liu

“…However, there is a lack of direct evidence regarding past species composition or detailed and continuous evidence of recent changes in aquatic macrophyte communities. …”
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Suspicion, screening, and diagnosis of wild‐type transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy: a systematic literature review by Katrine Bay, Finn Gustafsson, Michael Maiborg, Anne Bagger‐Bahnsen, Anne Mette Strand, Trine Pilgaard, Steen Hvitfeldt Poulsen

“…To get an overview of the scientific knowledge and gaps related to patient entry, suspicion, diagnosis, and systematic screening of ATTRwt CM, we developed a framework to systematically map the available evidence of (i) when to suspect ATTRwt CM in a patient, (ii) how to diagnose the disease, and (iii) which at‐risk populations to screen for ATTRwt CM. …”
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