Added Value of Liver MRI in Patients Eligible for Surgical Resection or Ablation of Colorectal Liver Metastases Based on CT: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Burak Görgec, MD, Inez M. Verpalen, MD, PhD, Jasper P. Sijberden, MD, Mohammad Abu Hilal, MD, PhD, Shandra Bipat, PhD, Cornelis Verhoef, MD, PhD, Rutger-Jan Swijnenburg, MD, PhD, Marc G. Besselink, MD, MSc, PhD, Jaap Stoker, MD, PhD

“…A systematic search was performed in the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases through June 23, 2023. Studies investigating the impact of additional MRI on local treatment plan following CT in patients with CRLM were included. …”
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Magnitude of consistent condom use and associated factors among people living with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia: Implication for reducing infections and re-infection. A systematic review a... by Firomsa Bekele, Lalise Tafese, Teshome Debushe

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Transformers for Neuroimage Segmentation: Scoping Review by Maya Iratni, Amira Abdullah, Mariam Aldhaheri, Omar Elharrouss, Alaa Abd-alrazaq, Zahiriddin Rustamov, Nazar Zaki, Rafat Damseh

“…MethodsA systematic search in major databases, including Scopus, IEEE Xplore, PubMed, and ACM Digital Library, was carried out for studies applying transformers to neuroimaging segmentation problems from 2019 through 2023. …”
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Effects of Immune System-Related Medications on COVID-19 Outcome in a Cohort of Iranian Patients: Preliminary Report of a Data Mining Study by Ehsan Bitaraf, Seyyed Amir Yasin Ahmadi, Alireza Gandomi-Mohammadabadi, Zahra Noorani Mejareh, Bahare Abdollahi, Javad Balasi, Farzan Moodi, Nima Hemmati, Ali Kabir

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Efficacy and safety of tripterygium glycosides combined with ACEI/ARB on diabetic nephropathy: a meta-analysis by Zhuan’E. Yao, Zhuan’E. Yao, Pengbo Wang, Qinjuan Fu, Qiong Song, Haojian Xu, Peng Zhang

“…AimsThis study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of tripterygium glycosides combined with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockers (ACEI/ARBs) in treating Diabetic nephropathy and provide high-level evidence to support its standardized application.MethodsLiteratures were retrieved from PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, CNKI, Wanfang and VIP databases, the search time frame was defined as from the time of establishment to April 2023. …”
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The type of exercise most beneficial for quality of life in people with atrial fibrillation: a network meta-analysis by Zhen Yang, Xiaoting Qi, Gaopeng Li, Na Wu, Bingwen Qi, Mengyang Yuan, Yaxin Wang, Guangling Hu, Qiaofang Yang

“…We conducted comprehensive searches across multiple databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Chinese databases such as CNKI, WanFang Data, and VIP. …”
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Determinants of formula feeding among mothers with infants and young children in six Sub Sahara African countries: Multilevel analysis of data from demographic and health survey. by Mohammed Seid Ali, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye, Belayneh Shetie Workneh, Gebreeyesus Abera Zeleke, Enyew Getaneh Mekonen, Agazhe Aemro, Berhan Tekeba, Tadesse Tarik Tamir, Mulugeta Wassie, Bewuketu Terefe

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Effect of Laryngeal Mask Airway Insertion on Intraocular Pressure Response: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Mohammed Suleiman Obsa, Zewde Zema kanche, Robera Olana Fite, Tilahun Saol Tura, Bulcha Guye Adema, Aseb Arba Kinfe, Melkamu Worku kercho, Kebreab Paulos chanko, Getahun Molla Shanka, Atkuregn Alemayehu Lencha, Gedion Asnake Azeze, Lolemo Kelbiso Hanfore, Nefsu Awoke Adulo, Blen Kassahun Dessu, Getahun Dendir Wolde, Shimelash Bitew Workie

“…Electronic databases like PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, Google Scholar, Cochrane library databases, and Mednar were used. All original peer-reviewed papers which reported the mean and standard deviation of IOP before and after airway instrumentation in both groups were included. …”
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Endovascular therapy versus best medical care for acute ischemic stroke with distal medium vessel occlusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ziyue Wang, Jiacheng Li, Qianqian Kong, Hao Yan, Yi Zhang, Xirui Zhou, Zhiyuan Yu, Hao Huang, Xiang Luo

“…Background With the refinement of catheter technology, distal medium vessel occlusions (DMVOs) are now viewed as amenable to endovascular treatment (EVT) but its efficacy and safety remains unclear in AIS patients with DMVO.Methods We conducted a systematic search of PubMed, Embase databases and Cochrane Library up to December 2023 using keywords to identify studies comparing EVT versus BMT in AIS with DMVOs. …”
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Cost-effectiveness of leveraging existing HIV primary health systems and community health workers for hypertension screening and treatment in Africa: An individual-based modeling s... by Matthew D Hickey, James Ayieko, Jane Kabami, Asiphas Owaraganise, Elijah Kakande, Sabina Ogachi, Colette I Aoko, Erick M Wafula, Norton Sang, Helen Sunday, Paul Revill, Loveleen Bansi-Matharu, Starley B Shade, Gabriel Chamie, Laura B Balzer, Maya L Petersen, Diane V Havlir, Moses R Kamya, Andrew N Phillips

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Associations between contextual and compositional characteristics of early childcare facilities with health, health behaviours and well-being among young children aged 0 to 6 years... by Jennifer Hilger-Kolb, Sven Schneider, Raphael Herr, Nina Osenbruegge, Stephanie Hoffmann, Max Herke, Claudia Pischke, Leonie Sundmacher, Katharina Diehl

“…A systematic search of the following scientific databases will be conducted: PubMed/Medline, PsycInfo, Sociological Abstracts, Education Resources Information Center and The Cochrane Library. During the selection process, we will follow a two-step process. …”
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PRECIS-2 used as an implementation science tool for global environmental health: A cross-sectional evaluation of the Ecolectivos study protocol to reduce burning of household plast... by Lisa M Thompson, Annalyse Ferguson, Hina Raheel, Amy E Lovvorn, Mayari Hengstermann-Artiga, Maria Renee Lopez, Melinda Higgins, Eri Saikawa, Margaret A Handley

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Effects of aerobic exercise on cognitive function and quality of life in patients with Alzheimer’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Linlin Yang, Zhichao Yuan, Chenggen Peng

“…Therefore, the purpose of this study was to systematically investigate the effects of aerobic exercise on the quality of life, cognitive performance and depressive symptoms in people with AD.Design Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias tool, systematic reviews and meta-analyses using random-effects modelling, and certainty of evidence using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation tool.Data sources PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Scopus, CINAHL and CNKI through 12 March 2024.Eligibility criteria The analysis includes all randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that used aerobic exercise as an intervention for individuals with AD.Data extraction and synthesis Two writers selected and searched for data using defined techniques. …”
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The prognostic utility of the ratio of lymphocyte to monocyte in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Pingping Mei, Li Huang, Lu Lin, Yan Chen, Xiutian Guo

“…To systematically evaluate the correlation between LMR and prognostic factors in individuals with mCRC, we conducted this meta-analysis.MethodsThe databases PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library were systematically searched for all relevant studies from their inception until October 26, 2024. …”
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Prevalence of communicable, non-communicable diseases, disabilities and related risk factors in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan: Findings from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Integrated Populat... by Ziaul Haq, Saima Afaq, Muhammad Ibrahim, Zala, Muhammad Asim

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A network comparison on efficacy and safety profiling of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors in first-line treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer by Jie Fu, Jie Fu, Yi-Dan Yan, Xu Wan, Xiao-Fan Sun, Xiao-Fan Sun, Xiu-Mei Ma, Ying-Jie Su

“…This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors, which have completed phase 3 clinical trials, as a first-line treatment in patients with advanced NSCLC.Materials and methodsA systematic search of PubMed, Embase and the Cochrane Library was performed to extract eligible literature up to October 2023. …”
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A systematic review on the correlation between COVID-19 and lower urinary tract symptoms by Ashkan Shafigh, Amir Mohammadi-Garebagh, Kavous Shahsavarinia, Sona Tayebi, Ali Mostafaei, Hanieh Salehi-Pourmehr, Sakineh Hajebrahimi

“…We conducted a comprehensive literature search using the terms ''COVID-19,'' ''SARS-CoV-2,'' and ''Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms'' with various combinations in MEDLINE, Scopus, ProQuest, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Library, including Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR) databases. …”
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Soil-transmitted helminthiasis among adolescents in Anaocha Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria: Insights and recommendations for effective control. by Ogechukwu B Aribodor, Eunice C Jacob, Nwadiuto O Azugo, Uche C Ngenegbo, Ifeanyi Obika, Emmanuel M Obikwelu, Obiageli J Nebe

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Geospatial mapping to assess the distribution and determinants of zero dose vaccination status hot spots among children in Ethiopia using EDHS 2019: Spatial and geographical weight... by Muluken Chanie Agimas, Meron Asmamaw, Melese Kebede Hailu, Tigabu Kidie, Habtamu Wagnew Abuhay, Getaneh Awoke Yismaw, Nebiyu Mekonnen Derseh

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Application of Patient-Generated Health Data Among Older Adults With Cancer: Scoping Review by Yesol Kim, Geonah Kim, Hyeonmi Cho, Yeonju Kim, Mona Choi

“…MethodsGuided by Arksey and O’Malley as well as the JBI (Joanna Briggs Institute) methodology for scoping reviews, 6 electronic databases were searched: PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Web of Science. In addition, the reference lists of the selected studies were screened to identify gray literature. …”
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