Network Meta-Analysis of Different Acupuncture Therapies in Treatment of Low Back Myofascitis by GE Haiya, YAN Laijun, YANG Zongrui, SHI Jinyu, ZHAN Hongsheng

“…ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy of different acupuncture therapies for low back myofascitis through network meta-analysis.MethodsRandomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture therapy for low back myofascitis were retrieved from CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library from inception to April 2022. Outcome measures included overall efficiency and visual analogue scale (VAS). …”
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Preferences of people with type 2 diabetes for telemedical lifestyle programmes in Germany: protocol of a discrete choice experiment by Veronika Gontscharuk, Andrea Icks, Michael Roden, Markus Vomhof, Sandra Grobosch, Jana Sommer, Jan Dyczmons

“…The TeLIPro trial is registered at the US National Library of Medicine, registration number NCT03675919, registered on 15 September 2018. …”
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Comprehensive characterization of high-risk coding and non-coding single nucleotide polymorphisms of human CXCR4 gene. by Bonoshree Sarkar, Muhammad Safiul Alam Mondal, Taibur Rahman, Md Ismail Hosen, Atiqur Rahman

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Efficacy and safety of laser acupuncture on osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiangdong Wen, Guojiang Zhang, Jinquan Cui, Yuzhe Tang, Qi Meng, Yang Su, Senbo An, Shui Sun, Shui Sun

“…ObjectivesTo perform a meta-analysis of previous studies investigating the effects of laser acupuncture on osteoarthritis.Study designSystematic review and meta-analysis.MethodsRandomized controlled trials (RCTS) on laser acupuncture for osteoarthritis were searched in the databases of PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science with a search deadline of 24 December 2023. …”
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Aetiology of vaginal discharge, urethral discharge, and genital ulcer in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-regression. by Julia Michalow, Magdalene K Walters, Olanrewaju Edun, Max Wybrant, Bethan Davies, Tendesayi Kufa, Thabitha Mathega, Sungai T Chabata, Frances M Cowan, Anne Cori, Marie-Claude Boily, Jeffrey W Imai-Eaton

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RETRACTED: Melanin Produced by Bordetella parapertussis Confers a Survival Advantage to the Bacterium during Host Infection by Yukihiro Hiramatsu, Takashi Nishida, Dendi Krisna Nugraha, Fuminori Sugihara, Yasuhiko Horiguchi

“…Here, by screening a transposon library, we demonstrate that the gene encoding 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HppD) is responsible for production of this pigment. …”
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Pregabalin vs. gabapentin in the treatment of neuropathic pain: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of effectiveness and safety by Víctor Mayoral, Rafael Galvez, Marta Ferrándiz, Xoán Miguéns Vázquez, Carlos Cordero-García, Antonio Alcántara Montero, Concepción Pérez, María Pérez-Páramo

“…Data were extracted from PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and the Cochrane Collaboration Library databases. The risk of bias was evaluated using the Cochrane Review Manager tool. …”
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Developing generic clinical trial animated explainer videos in the UK: results of a survey and case study by Clare Calvert, Vicki S. Barber, Duncan Appelbe, Kirsty Sprange, Claire Nollett, Fiona Lugg-Widger, Samantha Tanner, Duncan B. Richards

“…We envisage that the three AEVs created from this project will form the basis of a readily accessible library of animations to be utilised by trialists.…”
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SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia follow-up and long COVID in primary care: A retrospective observational study in Madrid city. by Sara Ares-Blanco, Marta Pérez Álvarez, Ileana Gefaell Larrondo, Cristina Muñoz, Vanesa Aguilar Ruiz, Marta Castelo Jurado, Marina Guisado-Clavero

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Typology and Visual Analysis of Seyed Ali Akbar Golestaneh's Shikasta Script Writings by Mehran Behzadi, Seyyed Reza Hoseini, Amin Iranpour, Mohammad Sadegh Mirzaabolghasemi

“…Identifying the typological and stylistic features of Seyed Ali Akbar Golestaneh's Shikasta script works with an emphasis on good layout (ḥosn-e ważʿ) and composition (tarkīb) is the primary goal of this research.Research Method: The data for the present research has been collected using a library-based method and relying on the original images of the works in Murraqqaꞌs as well as calligraphic and printed pieces. …”
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Colchicine combination therapy increases treatment tolerance in patients with arthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Changwei Zhao, Xiaogang Hao, Wenjun Cai, Ling-Feng Zeng, Wenhai Zhao, Xiangxin Li

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Hospitalization costs and out-of-pocket (OOP) payment in lung cancer patients in Iran: Health Sector Evolution Plan (HSEP) has reduced OOP payments and improved financial protectio... by Habib Jalilian, Somayeh Heydari, Elnaz Javanshir, Khosro Jamebozorgi, Nazanin Mir, Abbas Eshraghi, Saeedeh Fehresti

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Association of iron status indicators with thyroid hormone concentrations during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mohammadamin Parsaei, Mohadese Dashtkoohi, Elahe Amirkhalili, Mohammadreza Chashmyazdan, Tim I. M. Korevaar, Tim I. M. Korevaar, Pantea Nazeri

“…This review examines the relationship between various indicators of maternal iron status and thyroid function during pregnancy.MethodsWe conducted a systematic search in MEDLINE/PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library for studies published up to 2023. Meta-analyses determined pooled thyroid hormone levels in patients with and without iron deficiency, using serum ferritin (cut-off = 30 µg/L) and hemoglobin (cut-off = 11 g/dL). …”
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Alternative approaches for monitoring and evaluation of lymphatic filariasis following mass drug treatment with ivermectin, diethylcarbamazine and albendazole in East New Britain P... by Krufinta Bun, Benedict Mode, Melinda Susapu, Joyceline Salo, Catherine Bjerum, Michael Payne, Daniel Tisch, Makoto Sekihara, Emanuele Giorgi, Gary J Weil, Peter U Fischer, Leanne Robinson, Moses Laman, Christopher L King

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Outcomes of oncologic arthroplasty in children and adolescents with malignant limb tumors: a systematic review by Vyacheslav I. Zorin, Sergei V. Vissarionov, Alexandr Y. Makarov, Timofey S. Rybinskikh, Kristina N. Rodionova

“…A comprehensive literature search was performed in Google Scholar, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and eLIBRARY databases focusing on the keywords “endoprostheses, tumors, children”, from 2000 to 2024. …”
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Assessing a bundle of peer counseling, mobile phone messages, and mama kits in promoting timely initiation of and exclusive breastfeeding in Uganda: A cluster randomized controlled... by David Mukunya, James K Tumwine, Grace Ndeezi, Milton W Musaba, Justin Bruno Tongun, Josephine Tumuhamye, Agnes Napyo, Faith Oguttu, Daphine Amanya, Beatrice Odongkara, Vincentina Achora, Thorkild Tylleskar, Victoria Nankabirwa

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Study protocol for COVID-19 breakthrough infections and vaccine-induced immune response among a cohort of healthcare workers, Bangladesh. by Md Zakiul Hassan, Ahamed Khairul Basher, Mohammed Ziaur Rahman, Taufiqur Rahman Bhuiyan, Fahmida Chowdhury, Md Kamal Hossain, Aninda Rahman, Md Nazmul Islam, Lindsey M Duca, Susan Cornelia Kaydos-Daniels, Benjamin A Dahl, Firdausi Qadri, Nancy Ortiz

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Compassion fatigue and associated factors among nurses working in Jimma Zone public hospitals, southwest Ethiopia: A facility based cross-sectional study. by Duguma Debela Ganeti, Bikila Dereje Fufa, Ebissa Bayana Kebede, Sheka Shemsi Seid, Birhanu Wogane Ilala, Nuritu Bacha Benti, Yeshitila Belay Belachew

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Building a near-infrared (NIR) soil spectral dataset and predictive machine learning models using a handheld NIR spectrophotometerZenodo by Colleen Partida, Jose Lucas Safanelli, Sadia Mannan Mitu, Mohammad Omar Faruk Murad, Yufeng Ge, Richard Ferguson, Keith Shepherd, Jonathan Sanderman

“…An example of detailed code used to produce these models is hosted at the Open Soil Spectral Library, a free service of the Soil Spectroscopy for the Global Good Network (soilspectroscopy.org), enabling broad use of these data for multiple soil monitoring applications.…”
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Outcomes and Complications of Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries (MIGS) in Primary Angle Closure and Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Paik B, Chua CH, Yip LW, Yip VC

“…While MIGS can be performed in the same setting as phacoemulsification (MIGS-phaco), it remains controversial if the combined procedure confers a significant advantage over standalone phacoemulsification.Methods: We performed a systematic search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane library for studies reporting outcomes of MIGS in PAC or PACG. …”
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