Meta-analysis of minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion versus oblique lumbar interbody fusion for treating lumbar degenerative diseases by Dun Liu, Xinyu Huang, Chongyang Zhang, Qin Wang, Hua Jiang

“…Methods A systematic search was conducted across various databases, including CNKI, VIP, WANFANG DATA, SinoMed, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of Science, for clinical comparative studies on OLIF and MIS-TLIF for treating LDD, covering the time frame from the inception of the databases to September 2024. …”
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Risk prediction models for stress urinary incontinence after pelvic organ prolapse (POP) surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Bi Jun Yu, Hao Chong He, Li Wang, Han Mei Shao, Ying Min Liu, Xiao Ying Yan, Jian Liu

“…Methods Relevant literature in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, OVID, China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI), Wan Fang Database, VIP database and Chinese Biomedical Literature Service System (SinoMed) were search from inception to 1 March 2024. …”
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Describing randomization in trials included in systematic reviews in orthopaedic surgery by Matthew Tang, Kimberley K. Lun, Adriane M. Lewin, Ian A. Harris

“…Methods: Systematic reviews of RCTs testing orthopaedic procedures published in 2022 were extracted from PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library. A random sample of 100 systematic reviews was selected, and all included RCTs were retrieved. …”
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Incidence and predictors of mortality among HIV positive children on anti-retroviral therapy in the selected health facilities of West Wollega Zone, Western Ethiopia: Retrospective... by Gelane Gurmu, Emiru Merdassa, Gemechu Tiruneh, Keneni Efrem, Firezer Belay, Lalisa Mekonnen, Jira Wakoya Feyisa, Matiyos Lema, Adisu Tafari Shama, Markos Desalegn

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Is information provided within chronic subdural haematoma education resources adequate? A scoping review. by Conor S Gillespie, Samuel Khanna, Mark E Vivian, Samuel McKoy, Alvaro Yanez Touzet, Ellie Edlmann, Daniel J Stubbs, Benjamin M Davies

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Total hip arthroplasty in hip tuberculosis: a systematic review by Shengyuan Zheng, Mufeng Li, Hong Chen, Yanguo Qin

“…Methods We searched six electronic databases, including the CNKI Database, Wanfang Database, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library, to systematically review and evaluate the literature on hip replacement in patients with acute tuberculative coxitis from the establishment of the database until July 2024. …”
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Meta Analysis of Efficacy and Safety of Prostate Biopsy: A Comparison Between Transperineal and Transrectal Approach by Syah Mirsya Warli, Stivano Rizky Valentino Torry, Dhirajaya Dharma Kadar, Ginanda Putra Siregar, Fauriski Febrian Prapiska

“…Approaches: a comprehensive search was carried out in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library to locate all pertinent papers published till June 8, 2023. …”
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Remote work transition amidst COVID-19: Impacts on presenteeism, absenteeism, and worker well-being-A scoping review. by Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia, Alexia M Haritos, Bao-Zhu Stephanie Long, Chantal Atikian, Luke A Fiorini, Basem Gohar, Aaron Howe, Yiyan Li, Ali Bani-Fatemi

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Barriers to social participation for people with disabilities in NTD-endemic areas of Benin and Côte d'Ivoire: Assessing scope and associated factors. by Yévèdo Borel Tossou, Paule Héléna Biaka, Fifamin Noël Christelle Gbaguidi, Vignon Bedie, Sonagnon Inès Elvire Agbo, Fernand Aimé Guedou, Kouakou Jerôme Kouadio, Sèdjro Gimatal Esaï Anagonou, Franck Zinsou Mignanwande, Parfait Djossou, Brunelle Vanessa Yemadje, Flora Sylvie Houndjrebo, Jeanne d'Arc Natacha Lessanh Arrawo, Yvette Faihoun, Harvey Johnson, Ghislain Emmanuel Sopoh, Jean Gabin Houezo, Mamadou Kaloga, Agui Sylvestre Dizoe, Mark Nichter, Anna Gine-March, Roch Christian Johnson

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Inhibition of TFF3 synergizes with c-MET inhibitors to decrease the CSC-like phenotype and metastatic burden in ER+HER2+ mammary carcinoma by Chuyu He, Xuejuan Wang, Yi-Shiou Chiou, Basappa Basappa, Tao Zhu, Vijay Pandey, Peter E. Lobie

“…Furthermore, a high-throughput combinatorial anti-cancer compound library screening revealed that AMPC preferentially synergized with receptor tyrosine kinase c-MET inhibitors (c-METis) to reduce cell survival and the CSC-like phenotype. …”
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Clinical and novel insights into risk factors for sarcopenia in dialysis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yifei Zhang, Zeyu Zhang, Zijing Cao, Xuehui Bai, Shujiao Zhang, Shuaixing Zhang, Jingyi Tang, Junyu Xi, Yiran Xie, Yuqi Wu, Zhongjie Liu, Weijing Liu

“…Methods We conducted a search in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases. Inclusion criteria included case–control and cohort studies on risk factors for sarcopenia in dialysis patients. …”
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Dose-dependent effects of gamma radiation on the early zebrafish development and gene expression. by Selma Hurem, Leonardo Martín Martín, Dag Anders Brede, Eystein Skjerve, Rasoul Nourizadeh-Lillabadi, Ole Christian Lind, Terje Christensen, Vidar Berg, Hans-Christian Teien, Brit Salbu, Deborah Helen Oughton, Peter Aleström, Jan Ludvig Lyche

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Acceptability, feasibility and appropriateness of intensified health education, SMS/phone tracing and transport reimbursement for uptake of voluntary medical male circumcision in a... by Mitch M Matoga, Evaristar Kudowa, Mercy Tsidya, Jennifer Tseka, Beatrice Ndalama, Naomi Bonongwe, Esther Mathiya, Edward Jere, Dumbo Yatina, Blessings Kamtambe, Mina C Hosseinipour, Charles S Chasela, Sara Jewett

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The effect of an additional pre-extubational loading dose of caffeine citrate on mechanically ventilated preterm infants (NEOKOFF trial): Study protocol for a multicenter randomize... by Kinga Kovács, Rita Nagy, Lilla Andréka, Brigitta Teutsch, Miklós Szabó, Péter Varga, Péter Hegyi, Péter Hársfalvi, Nándor Ács, Ágnes Harmath, Csaba Nádor, Ákos Gasparics

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Religion, faith, and spirituality influences on HIV prevention activities: A scoping review. by Vivian Vigliotti, Tamara Taggart, Mahaya Walker, Sasmita Kusmastuti, Yusuf Ransome

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Unraveling the transcriptomic effects of leucine supplementation on muscle growth and performance in basketball athletes. by Sinan Wang, Weishuai Guo, Rui Dong

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Efficacy of PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitors versus Chemotherapy in Lung Cancer with Brain Metastases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Xiaojun Yang, Yihong Zeng, Qinquan Tan, Zhihua Huang, Jun Jia, Guanming Jiang

“…Electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, The Cochrane Library, and Web of Science) were searched. The meta-analysis assessed overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) of the PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors axis and its relationship with pathological type, drug modality, and the treatment line number in patients with BM from lung cancer. …”
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Spatiotemporal dynamics and driving mechanism of eco-environmental quality in piedmont-oasis-desert ecotone based on long-term harmonized remote sensing ecological index- take Korl... by Junling He, Xifeng Ju, Chuqiao Han, Liming Liu, Haidong Zhang, Saitiniyazi Adilai, Chongbo Li

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Mapping the future: The current landscape and future directions of evidence-based practice in Saudi radiology departments. by Walaa Alsharif, Faisal Alrehily, Fahad H Alhazmi, Awadia Greeballah, Abdulaziz A Qurashi, Shrooq Aldahery, Adnan Alahmadi, Amirah Alsaedi, Sultan Alshoabi, Khalid M Alshamrani, Awatif M Omer, Raghad Aljuhani

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Enhancing HIV Cognitive Abilities and Self-Management Through Information Technology–Assisted Interventions: Scoping Review by Hao Huang, MeiLian Xie, Zhen Yang, AiPing Wang

“…Relevant literature was searched using electronic databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library. The time frame for inclusion was from 2018 to December 1, 2023. …”
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