Efficacy of tranexamic acid in improving visual clarity and operative time of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Yushun Qian, Anqing Jiang, Jun Yan, Shouchun Zhang, Siqiang Zhu

“…Twelve studies, 10 randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and 2 retrospective studies were considered eligible. …”
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Recurrent patellar dislocation: treatments and challenges by Fei Yang, Fei Yang, Changshun Chen, Changshun Chen, Rongjin Chen, Chenhui Yang, Hefang Xiao, Zhiwei Feng, Zhiwei Feng, Bin Geng, Yayi Xia

“…In the future, there should be more in-depth research on the risk factors and pathogenesis that lead to recurrent patellar dislocation, as well as more randomized controlled trials focusing on different treatment methods. …”
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DPP-4 Inhibitors as Treatments for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Qixian Wang, Min Long, Hua Qu, Rufei Shen, Rui Zhang, Jing Xu, Xin Xiong, Hui Wang, Hongting Zheng

“…From this meta-analysis, pooled data from 5 randomized controlled trials revealed that the additional use of DPP-4 inhibitors resulted in a greater decrease in glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels (0.07%, 95% CI (−0.37%–0.23%)) than insulin monotherapy, although the decrease was not significant. …”
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The Efficacy and Mechanism of Chinese Herbal Medicine on Diabetic Kidney Disease by Zhenzhen Lu, Yifei Zhong, Wangyi Liu, Ling Xiang, Yueyi Deng

“…In clinical trials, the Chinese herbal formulas were efficacy and safety confirmed by the randomized controlled trials. In terms of experimental research, studies provided evidence for the efficacy of CHM from the perspectives of balancing metabolic disorders, reducing inflammatory response and oxidative stress, antifibrosis, protecting renal innate cells, and regulating microRNA and metabolism. …”
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Technical aspects of neuraxial analgesia during labor and maternity care: an updated overview by Antonio Coviello, Carmine Iacovazzo, Maria Grazia Frigo, Marilena Ianniello, Dario Cirillo, Giuseppe Tierno, Andrea Uriel de Siena, Pasquale Buonanno, Giuseppe Servillo

“…After bibliographic research since 2018 to 2023, many randomized controlled trials, literature reviews, systematic reviews, and metanalysis were evaluated to create this brief overview. …”
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Fecal Immunochemical Tests Compared with Guaiac Fecal Occult Blood Tests for Population-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening by Linda Rabeneck, R Bryan Rumble, Frank Thompson, Michael Mills, Curtis Oleschuk, Alexandra Whibley, Hans Messersmith, Nancy Lewis, The FIT Guidelines Expert Panel

“…Eleven articles were included in the present guideline, comprising two systematic reviews, five articles reporting on three randomized controlled trials and reports of four other studies. …”
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Association between Cataract Surgery and Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Lihong Yang, Hongxun Li, Xinheng Zhao, Ye Pan

“…We conducted a systematic literature search in August 2020 in Embase and PubMed and included cohort studies, case-control studies, or randomized controlled trials (RCTs) if they examined the association between cataract surgery and AMD. …”
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The Neuromuscular Effects of the Copenhagen Adductor Exercise: A Systematic Review by Morgan Schaber, Zachary Guiser, Logan Brauer, Rebecca Jackson, John Banyasz, Ryan Miletti, Amy Hassen-Miller

“…Inclusion criteria consisted of 1) implements CAE, 2) includes athletes of any age participating in at least one sport, 3) study type is a cohort study or randomized control trial. Studies were excluded if they were not written in English or did not measure strength as an outcome. …”
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Use of NSAIDs via the Rectal Route for the Prevention of Pancreatitis after ERCP in All-Risk Patients: An Updated Meta-Analysis by Lei-Min Yu, Ke-Jia Zhao, Bin Lu

“…We searched database for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing periprocedural rectal administration of NSAIDs with placebo for the prevention of PEP. …”
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Examination of the Clinical Utility of Eating Disorder and Disordered Eating Screening Tools in Young Athletes: A Scoping Review by Barbara J. Hoogenboom, Zachary Capulong, Megan Teeter

“…Included articles were randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, or cross-sectional studies published in English between 2011-2023; included primarily non-aesthetic athletes aged 14-24 years; and utilized an ED/DE screening tool for diagnostic purposes. …”
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Thrombin generation, bleeding and hemostasis in humans: Protocol for a scoping review of the literature. by Joseph R Shaw, Tyler James, Jonathan Douxfils, Yesim Dargaud, Jerrold H Levy, Herm Jan M Brinkman, Risa Shorr, Deborah Siegal, Lana A Castellucci, Peter Gross, Roy Khalife, Christine Sperling, David Page, Dean Fergusson, Marc Carrier

“…Title/abstract and full-text screening will be carried out independently and in duplicate; eligible study types will include randomized controlled trials, non-randomized studies, systematic reviews, and case series reporting TGA results and bleeding/hemostatic outcomes among humans. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Antivascular Endothelial Growth Factor (Anti-VEGF) in Treating Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Xiaobei Yin, Ting He, Shanshan Yang, Hui Cui, Wenlan Jiang

“…Weighted mean difference (WMD) and relative risk (RR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) were applied to assess outcomes. Eighteen randomized controlled trials involved 8,847 neovascular AMD patients were selected for the meta-analysis. …”
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Polyethylene Glycol 3350 in the Treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation: Post hoc Analysis Using FDA Endpoints by Stacy B. Menees, Anthony J. Lembo, William D. Chey

“…The efficacy and safety of polyethylene glycol 3350 for chronic idiopathic constipation have been demonstrated in randomized controlled trials. A new US Food and Drug Administration-recommended primary efficacy endpoint for evaluating chronic idiopathic constipation prompted our reevaluation of previously reported clinical data with polyethylene glycol 3350. …”
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Impact of Baseline Central Retinal Thickness on Outcomes in the VIVID-DME and VISTA-DME Studies by Edoardo Midena, Mark Gillies, Todd A. Katz, Carola Metzig, Chengxing Lu, Yuichiro Ogura

“…Post hoc analyses of two randomized controlled trials in which 862 DME patients were randomized 1 : 1 : 1 to treatment with intravitreal aflibercept 2.0 mg every 4 weeks (2q4), intravitreal aflibercept 2.0 mg every 8 weeks after five initial monthly doses (2q8), or macular laser photocoagulation at baseline and as needed. …”
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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prophylactic Vasopressors for the Prevention of Peri-Intubation Hypotension by Hollie Saunders, Subekshya Khadka, Rabi Shrestha, Hassan Z. Baig, Scott A. Helgeson

“…Methods: The study was fully registered with PROSPERO on 13 October 2022, and screening for eligibility was initiated on 20 September 2024. Randomized controlled trials, along with retrospective or prospective cohort studies, were included in the search. …”
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Exploring Current Evidence on the Past, the Present, and the Future of the Heart Team: A Narrative Review by Alexandru Burlacu, Adrian Covic, Mircea Cinteza, Paula Madalina Lupu, Radu Deac, Grigore Tinica

“…The observation that Guidelines’ indications regarding Heart Team carry a level C indication underlines the very future of this Team: randomized controlled trials proving solid benefits in an evidence-based world. …”
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MRSA Spinal Epidural Abscess as a Neurosurgical and Infectious Disease Emergency with Unresolved Antimicrobial Solution by James Ebot, W. D. Freeman, Robert Wharen, Mark Anthony Diaz, Claudia Libertin

“…The patient’s outcome was unfavorable due to the advanced nature of his infection and multiple comorbidities, but his negative blood cultures after the addition of ceftaroline to his regime require further investigation into this dual therapy. Randomized controlled trials of 5th generation or combinatorial antibiotics should be considered for this disease.…”
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Therapeutic potential of boric acid as a local drug delivery agent in periodontitis: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis by Reham Abdel-Fatah, Ghada A. Elhusseiny, Wafaa Saleh

“…By employing PICOS criteria, we evaluated randomized controlled trials assessing the effects of subgingival boric acid application alongside non-surgical periodontal therapy in treatment of periodontitis. …”
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Optimal Pathways to Lung Cancer Screening in Primary Care Settings: A Scoping Review by Emmanouil K. Symvoulakis, Izolde Bouloukaki, Antonios Christodoulakis, Antonia Aravantinou-Karlatou, Ioanna Tsiligianni

“…We included randomized controlled trials, cross-sectional studies, and cohort studies focused on lung cancer screening in primary care. …”
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The Role of AMPS in Parkinson’s Disease Management: Scoping Review and Meta-Analysis by Roberto Tedeschi, Danilo Donati, Federica Giorgi

“…<b>Results:</b> Six randomized controlled trials met the inclusion criteria. AMPS consistently improved gait kinematic parameters, including step length and gait velocity, and reduced gait asymmetry. …”
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