Efficacy of probiotic supplements in the treatment of sarcopenia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Yi Wang, Ping Lei

“…Therefore, this study systematically evaluated the efficacy of probiotics in the intervention of sarcopenia via high-quality meta-analysis, providing a basis for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of sarcopenia. Randomized controlled trials related to probiotics in the treatment of sarcopenia were searched in PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library and Web of Science. …”
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A multi-institution longitudinal randomised control trial of speaking up: Implications for theory and practice by Efrem Violato, Jennifer Stefura, Meredith Patey, Brian Witschen

“… # Methods A multi-institutional longitudinal randomized control trial was conducted. Students from two schools completed a Virtual Simulation or No Virtual Simulation before classroom instruction on speaking up and an in-person simulation requiring speaking up. …”
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Effect of Conservative Interventions for Musculoskeletal Disorders in Preprofessional and Professional Dancers: A Systematic Review by Justine Benoit-Piau, Christophe Benoit-Piau, Nathaly Gaudreault, Mélanie Morin

“…Prospective and retrospective cohort studies, as well as randomized and non-randomized controlled trials investigating conservative interventions for musculoskeletal disorders in preprofessional and professional dancers were included in this study. …”
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Safety and effectiveness of an herbal decoction (modified Saengmaeksan) in hypertensive patients: Protocol for a real-world prospective observational study. by Nahyun Cho, Hobin Moon, Kyung-Min Shin, Byoung-Kab Kang, Jungtae Leem, Changsop Yang

“…The findings will provide essential data for future clinical research, aiding in feasibility assessments and sample size determinations for randomized controlled trials.…”
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Quality of Evidence Supporting the Role of Supplement Curcumin for the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis: An Overview of Systematic Reviews by Hongshuo Shi, Dan Wang, Wenqiang Chen, Yinghao Li, Guomin Si, Tiantian Yang

“…Two researchers searched seven databases for systematic reviews (SRs)/meta-analyses (MAs) which are about randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on curcumin for UC. Two researchers use the Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews 2 (AMSTAR-2), the Risk of Bias in Systematic Reviews (ROBIS) scale, the list of Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) system to assess the included SRs/MAs. …”
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Comparison of Efficacy of Azithromycin with Ciprofloxacin in the Treatment of Uncomplicated Enteric Fever in Children by Maimoona Akram, Qurrat ul Ain, Ayesha Tariq, Samra Javed, Kiran Nayab, Sampana Fatima

“…Methods:  It was a randomized control trial study, conducted at the Department of Pediatrics, PAEC General Hospital, Islamabad from 30-01-21 to 30-07-22. …”
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A network meta-analysis of therapies for hyperphosphatemia in CKD based on randomized trials by Congyang Zheng, Jia Liu, Tao Wang, Haiyang Hu, Yuanyuan Chen

“…Abstract To update the efficacy and safety of different drugs for the treatment of patients with hyperphosphatemia in chronic kidney disease, we conducted a network meta-analysis of 22 therapies for the treatment of uncontrolled hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). All randomized controlled trials on hyperphosphatemia published from January 2013 to November 2023 were searched from CNKI, VIP database, Wanfang database, PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane databases. …”
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Tenecteplase vs Reteplase in Patients with Acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Adham Mohamed PharmD, Sara Mahmoud PharmD, Amr M. Fahmi PhD, Ahmed Mahfouz MSc, Tayseer Kanaan MD, Jihad Jaber MD, Mansour Alkhawi MD, Saleh Alkhalaf MD, Hassan Kodimi MD, Ahmed Shaaban MD, Omar Alshibli MD, Awad Almasalmeh MD, Salaheddin Arafa MD, Salah Elbdri MD, Suhail Falah MD, Fayez Altrad MD, Ezeldin Soaly MD, Rasha Elenany PharmD, Sumaya Alyafei PharmD, Abdul Rahman Arabi MD

“…Conclusion There was no difference in the primary outcome of failed thrombolysis between tenecteplase and reteplase; however, major bleeding events were significantly higher in the reteplase group. Randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm our findings.…”
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Suhexiang pill for acute ischemic stroke in real-world practice setting (SUNRISE): protocol of a multicenter registry by Xinxing Lai, Xuejiao Xiong, Qi Jia, Tingting Liu, Zhaowen Yang, Chi Zhang, Lingbo Kong, Kegang Cao, Ting Dong, Caixia Fang, Jianwen Ge, Li Dong, Zhitao Zong, Sisi Chen, Yuhong Ma, Xue Bai, Dahua Wu, Yao Xie, Mingyan Zhang, Yilong Wang, Guohui Jiang, Daqiao Song, Yanping Wang, Chunyan Gui, Qingwen Geng, Ying Gao, for the SUNRISE study investigators

“…Experimental and randomized controlled trials suggested that SHX pill was beneficial for patients with AIS. …”
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Investigation of the effectiveness of parent-child interaction therapy on adjustment and behavioral problems in children with subthreshold autism by İsmail Seçer, Sümeyye Ulaş, Eda Tatlı, Fatmanur Çimen, Burcu Bülbül, Beyzanur Tosunoğlu

“…It is suggested that future studies should evaluate the effectiveness and sustainability of PCIT through randomized controlled trials in the context of subthreshold ASD.…”
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Effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions in patients with colorectal cancer: an overview of systematic reviews by Mengzhe Yang, Bhasker Amatya, Sana Malik, Krystal Song, Stefanie Marcella, Catherine Voutier, Fary Khan

“…Results: Sixty systematic reviews (761 randomized controlled trials) evaluated 5 categories of rehabilitation interventions. …”
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Medicines for the management of overweight and obesity: A systematic review with network meta-analysis by Gabriela Masiero Marcon, Jhonatan Mendes Paiva, Mariana Delariva Sakiyama, Fernanda Stumpf Tonin, Fernando Fernandez-Llimos, Suzane Virtuoso, Andreia Cristina Conegero Sanches

“…The analysis addresses a systematic review (PROSPERO CRD42023423308) whose research was realized in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. Randomized controlled trials were included, which verified the effects of sibutramine, orlistat, liraglutide, and semaglutide in patients with IMC ≥ 26 Kg/ m². …”
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The Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Entecavir and Lamivudine in Patients with HBV-Associated Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Jiao Yang, Hang Sun, Qi Liu

“…Further prospective randomized controlled trials are needed to validate these results.…”
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Dentin-derived alveolar bone graft for alveolar augmentation: A systematic review by Dedy Agoes Mahendra, Kavanila Bilbalqish, Alexander Patera Nugraha, Arief Cahyanto, Kaushik Sengupta, Kamal Hanna, Asti Meizarini, Ninuk Hariyani

“…The review included both randomized controlled trials (RCT), pilot studies, clinical trials, and retrospective studies reporting on dentin-derived ABG use for alveolar augmentation. …”
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Probiotics Reduce Postoperative Infections in Patients Undergoing Colorectal Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Peng Cheng Liu, Yu Ke Yan, Yu Jing Ma, Xiang Wen Wang, Jie Geng, Man Cai Wang, Feng Xian Wei, Ya Wu Zhang, Xiao Dong Xu, You Cheng Zhang

“…According to the results, only randomized controlled trials that compared the efficacy of probiotics on patients with colorectal resection were included for meta-analysis. …”
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Safety of Dupilumab Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis during Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Verónica Sánchez-García, Eva de-Miguel-Balsa, José-Manuel Ramos-Rincón, Isabel Belinchón-Romero

“…MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science to 31 May 2024 were searched to identify randomized controlled trials and non-randomized studies. To test the robustness of our findings, sensitivity analyses were performed. …”
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Effect of auriculotherapy on anxiety-fatigue and sleep disturbances in cancer patients: A scoping review by Silmara de Oliveira Silva, Vinicius dos Santos Lemos Pereira, Mariane Elivânia Silva, Jucielly Ferreira da Fonseca, Maria Carolina Batista da Silva, Roberta Paolli de Paiva Oliveira Arruda Camara, Rodrigo Assis Neves Dantas, Daniele Vieira Dantas

“…Of these, 11 were randomized controlled trials published between 2015 and 2022, with a notable concentration in 2019 and 2021. …”
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A Systematic Review of Ethanol and Fomepizole Use in Toxic Alcohol Ingestions by Lorri Beatty, Robert Green, Kirk Magee, Peter Zed

“…There were no randomized controlled trials, and no head-to-head trials. Data Extraction. …”
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Efficacy of Functional Re-Education as a Treatment for Infantile Flexible Flatfoot: Systematic Review by Cristina Molina-García, George Banwell, Francisco Álvarez-Salvago, Andrés Reinoso-Cobo, Clara Pujol-Fuentes, Jose Medina-Luque, Laura Ramos-Petersen

“…Of these, 11 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) met the inclusion criteria, resulting in a sample of 419 children aged 6 to 14 years with a diagnosis of flexible flatfoot. …”
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Making connections for children and teachers: using classroom-based implementation supports for teaching Pyramid Model practices in Head Start programs by Rebecca J. Bulotsky-Shearer, Jill Ehrenreich-May, Chelsea T. Morris, Casey Mullins, Bella S. Lerner, Elizabeth Howe, Jhonelle Bailey, Rinatte L. Gruen, Angelica C. Gonzalez

“…IntroductionIn partnership with an urban school district Head Start program, we created a set of intervention supports that built upon the strengths of the district program services already in place.MethodsWe conducted a randomized control trial to test the use of natural helpers (teachers, special education coaches, and curriculum specialists) participating in practice-based coaching and monthly communities of practice, to augment a districtwide universal social-emotional program, The Pyramid Model for Promoting Social and Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children. …”
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