Exploring mental health in veterinary students: common stressors and effective coping strategies: a narrative review by Rahib K. Islam, Emily K. Cobb, Hannah K. McCowan, Kylie Watson, Kaustuv Bhattacharya, Kaustuv Bhattacharya, Anjali Chandra, Warda Mohiuddin, Karen Gruszynski, Karen Gruszynski, Amanda H. Wilkerson, John J. Dascanio, Robert E. Davis, Vinayak K. Nahar, Vinayak K. Nahar

“…This review explores the demographic and psychosocial variables influencing mental health outcomes, highlighting common stressors and coping strategies.MethodsA systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed, CAB Abstracts, and Google Scholar. …”
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Development of a new data management system for the study of the gut microbiome of children who are small for their gestational age by Felix Manske, Magdalena Durda-Masny, Norbert Grundmann, Jan Mazela, Monika Englert-Golon, Marta Szymankiewicz-Bręborowicz, Joanna Ciomborowska-Basheer, Izabela Makałowska, Anita Szwed, Wojciech Makałowski

“…Links to external resources facilitated literature search with regard to the SGA condition and assessments of the potential pathogenicity of taxa. …”
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Clinical outcome changes in sarcopenic obesity: a meta-analysis of exercise training methods by Lei Chen, Haojing Zhou, Yichen Gong, Yi Tang, Hai Su, Zhongyi Zhang, Peijian Tong, Guoqian Chen

“…Reference materials and grey literature were also included. Selected studies underwent screening, data extraction, and quality assessment. …”
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Effects of Exergaming on Morphological Variables, Biochemical Parameters, and Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents with Overweight/Obesity: A Systematic Review with Meta-Anal... by Jordan Hernandez-Martinez, Joaquín Perez-Carcamo, Hassan Melki, Izham Cid-Calfucura, Edgar Vasquez-Carrasco, Pedro Delgado-Floody, Claudio Romero, Tomás Herrera-Valenzuela, Braulio Henrique Magnani Branco, Pablo Valdés-Badilla

“…Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted until September 2024 using five databases: PubMed, Medline, CINAHL Complete, Scopus, and Web of Science. …”
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A meta-analysis of the effects of acupuncture on limb function, depression and quality of life in stroke patients (针灸对卒中患者肢体功能、抑郁症状和生活质量影响的Meta分析)... by LEI Hong (雷宏), SUN Xinyu (孙新雨), LANG Yanru (郎艳茹), YIN Anchun (尹安春)

“…Methods A systematic search of the publicly available databases such as the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, China Knowledge Network (CNKI), Wan Fang Data, VIP Database (VIP) and China Biomedical Literature Database (CBM) was conducted, and randomized controlled trials on the use of acupuncture in stroke patients from its inception to April 10, 2023 were included for the Meta analysis. …”
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Anti-sperm Antibody Positivity in Men with Varicocele: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Marco Falcone, Kadir Bocu, Hakan Keskin, Jesus Fernando Solorzano Vazquez, Ravi Banthia, Tara Mahendran, Muslim Dogan Deger, Vinod Kv, Preto Mirko, Ahmed M. Harraz, Ramadan Saleh, Rupin Shah, Ashok Agarwal

“…We investigated the frequency of ASA positivity in ejaculates or serum of men with varicocele as compared to men without varicocele (controls). A literature search was performed using the Scopus and PubMed databases following the Population Exposure Comparison Outcome, Study Design model. …”

The role of artificial intelligence in aortic valve stenosis: a bibliometric analysis by Shanshan Chen, Shanshan Chen, Changde Wu, Zhaojie Zhang, Lingjuan Liu, Yike Zhu, Dingji Hu, Chenhui Jin, Haoya Fu, Jing Wu, Songqiao Liu, Songqiao Liu, Songqiao Liu

“…PurposeTo explore the expanding role of artificial intelligence (AI) in managing aortic valve stenosis (AVS) by bibliometric analysis to identify research trends, key contributors, and the impact of AI on enhancing diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for AVS.MethodsA comprehensive literature review was conducted using the Web of Science database, covering publications from January 1990 to March 2024. …”
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Meta-Analysis of Daoyin Therapy on Therapeutic Effect and Quality of Life in Patients with Stable Angina Pectoris by QIAO Meng, WANG Zhifei, TAN Chaoren, DAI Jingang

“…The retrieval time was from inception to December 2021.The risk of bias assessment tool provided by the Cochrane Reviewers Handbook 5.1 was used to assess the quality of the literature, and the RevMan 5.3 software (provided by the Cochrane Collaboration) was used to perform a meta-analysis. …”
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High and low body mass index increases the risk of short-term postoperative complications following total shoulder arthroplasty by Salvatore Capotosto, MD, Matthew Kim, MD, Kenny Ling, MD, Alireza Nazemi, MD, Ryan Tantone, MD, Elizabeth Wang, MD, David E. Komatsu, PhD, Edward D. Wang, MD

“…Additionally, to facilitate a direct comparison with existing literature, and further validate our study methodology, a subgroup analysis with multivariate logistic regression was made comparing 2 groups: BMIs > 30 kg/m2 and BMIs < 30 kg/m2. …”
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Machine learning derivation of two cardiac arrest subphenotypes with distinct responses to treatment by Weidong Zhang, Chenxi Wu, Peifeng Ni, Sheng Zhang, Hongwei Zhang, Ying Zhu, Wei Hu, Mengyuan Diao

“…After an extensive literature review and expert consultations, key factors such as temperature (T), sodium (Na), creatinine (CR), glucose (GLU), heart rate (HR), PaO2/FiO2 ratio (P/F), hemoglobin (HB), mean arterial pressure (MAP), platelets (PLT), and white blood cell count (WBC) were identified as the most significant for cluster analysis. …”
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Psychometric evaluation of the exercise-related cognitive errors questionnaire among Chinese emerging adults by Mengyao Guo, Jin Kuang, Ting Wang, Fabian Herold, Alyx Taylor, Jonathan Leo Ng, Jonathan Leo Ng, M. Mahbub Hossain, M. Mahbub Hossain, Arthur F. Kramer, Arthur F. Kramer, Robert Schinke, Zhihui Cheng, Liye Zou

“…In accordance with the literature, we also observed positive associations between the six dimensions of E-CEQ-C and the constructs of the CD-Quest-C, which provided concurrent validity evidence for the E-CEQ-C.ConclusionThis study showed that E-CEQ-C is a psychometrically sound measure to assess exercise-related cognitive errors in Chinese-speaking populations.…”
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Explainable AI in Diagnostic Radiology for Neurological Disorders: A Systematic Review, and What Doctors Think About It by Yasir Hafeez, Khuhed Memon, Maged S. AL-Quraishi, Norashikin Yahya, Sami Elferik, Syed Saad Azhar Ali

“…A comprehensive review of the literature from 2017 to 2024 was conducted using host databases. …”
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The efficacy of Tripterygium Glycosides in the treatment of Chinese patients with thyroid-associated orbitopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mingzhe Li, Bingchen Wei, Tianshu Gao, Chenghan Gao

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to conduct a systematic review of the effectiveness and safety of Tripterygium Glycosides interventions in the treatment of Chinese patients with thyroid-associated orbitopathy (TAO).MethodsA literature search was conducted using PubMed for English sources, and the CNKI, Chinese Biomedical Database, Wanfang Database, and VIP Database for Chinese sources. …”
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Metabolic and molecular Characterization, following dietary exposure to DINCH, Reveals new Implications for its role as a Metabolism-Disrupting chemical by Sontje Krupka, Alix Sarah Aldehoff, Cornelius Goerdeler, Beatrice Engelmann, Ulrike Rolle-Kampczyk, Kristin Schubert, Nora Klöting, Martin von Bergen, Matthias Blüher

“…Most effects of DINCH, such as changes in insulin response and serum lipid levels, were diminished after the recovery period.Despite many findings consistent with the existing literature suggesting DINCH as a safer DEHP substitute, the observed sex-specific effects on insulin sensitivity, lipid metabolism and inflammatory processes, as well as potential bioaccumulation and long-term metabolic effects of DINCH exposure warrant careful consideration in further risk assessment.…”
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Pentavalent Antimonials Combined with Other Therapeutic Alternatives for the Treatment of Cutaneous and Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis: A Systematic Review by Taisa Rocha Navasconi Berbert, Tatiane França Perles de Mello, Priscila Wolf Nassif, Camila Alves Mota, Aline Verzignassi Silveira, Giovana Chiqueto Duarte, Izabel Galhardo Demarchi, Sandra Mara Alessi Aristides, Maria Valdrinez Campana Lonardoni, Jorge Juarez Vieira Teixeira, Thaís Gomes Verziganassi Silveira

“…In this systematic review we investigated publications that described a combination of nonconventional treatment for cutaneous and mucocutaneous with pentavalent antimonials. A literature review was performed in the databases Web of Knowledge and PubMed in the period from 01st of December 2004 to 01st of June 2017, according to Prisma statement. …”
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Özel Yetenekli Lise Öğrencilerinin DKAB Dersi Müfredatına ve DKAB Öğretmenlerinin Tutumlarına İlişkin Görüşlerinin İncelenmesi by Rüştü Acar, Ahmet Koç

“…Din eğitimi ile ilgili literatür incelendiğinde özel yetenekli öğrencilerin bu ve benzeri görüşlerini içeren, bu öğrencilerin bakış açılarını yansıtan nitel araştırmaların çok kısıtlı olduğu görülmüştür. …”
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Development of a Comprehensive Fall Risk Assessment Tool for Older People in Elderly Care Institutions and Its Test by LUO Yuan, ZHANG Hua, WANG Sanxiang, ZHANG Mengxi, DENG Yuqian, RAN Haiye, LIU Jiaxin, ZHANG Yi, CHEN Xi, WU Yibo, ZHAO Liping

“…Methods From March to December 2021, the initial item pool of the tool was developed through a literature review, semi-structured interviews and 2 rounds of expert consultation and pre-investigation. …”
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Long-term outcomes of robot-assisted versus minimally invasive esophagectomy in patients with thoracic esophageal cancer: a propensity score-matched study by Toru Sakurai, Akihiro Hoshino, Kenta Miyoshi, Erika Yamada, Masaya Enomoto, Junichi Mazaki, Hiroshi Kuwabara, Kenichi Iwasaki, Yoshihiro Ota, Shingo Tachibana, Yutaka Hayashi, Tetsuo Ishizaki, Yuichi Nagakawa

“…Propensity score matching (PSM) was employed, incorporating co-variables such as confounders or risk factors derived from the literature and clinical practice. These variables included age, sex, body mass index, alcohol consumption, smoking history, American Society of Anesthesiologists stage, comorbidities, tumor location, histology, clinical TNM stage, and preoperative therapy. …”
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The distribution, phenology, host range and pathogen prevalence of Ixodes ricinus in France: a systematic map and narrative review by Perez, Grégoire, Bournez, Laure, Boulanger, Nathalie, Fite, Johanna, Livoreil, Barbara, McCoy, Karen D., Quillery, Elsa, René-Martellet, Magalie, Bonnet, Sarah I.

“…The aim of this paper is to provide a systematic map and narrative review of the existing knowledge on the eco-epidemiology of I. ricinus in France. Using literature published up to 2020, the present paper provides a distribution map for the species and a summary of environmental factors explaining observed geographical differences in phenology and temporal differences in abundance. …”
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DNA barcoding reveals an unexpected distribution of two Megaleporinus species in the La Plata Basin system by Florencia Paola Coronel, Gisela Loretán, Gisela Loretán, Gisela Loretán, Sebastián Sanchez, Sebastián Sanchez, Natalia Silva, Natalia Silva, Gualberto Pacheco-Sierra, Florencia Brancolini, Florencia Brancolini, Danilo Aichino, Facundo Vargas, Pablo Scarabotti, Pablo Scarabotti, Luis Espínola, Luis Espínola, Carla Simone Pavanelli, Eva Carolina Rueda, Eva Carolina Rueda

“…Despite various approaches, including cytogenetics, molecular data, and morphological analysis, the taxonomic classification of the boga fish remains debated among researchers, resulting in discrepancies in the literature.MethodsThis study aimed to assess the diversity of specimens captured in the La Plata River Basin, initially classified as Megaleporinus obtusidens by fishers, using DNA barcoding. …”
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