Effects of levothyroxine therapy on bone and mineral metabolism in hypothyroidism: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiaotao Li, Taotao Zhang, Hongling Zhang, Shanshan Liu, Limin Tian

“…Conclusion This systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrated that there is a slight adverse effect of LT4 replacement therapy on bone and mineral metabolism in patients with OH, while no observed effect was found in SCH patients.…”
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Perinatal intimate partner violence and breastfeeding practices: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Zelalem Nigussie Azene, Catherine MacPhail, Lisa Gaye Smithers

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Associations between environmental exposures and asthma control and exacerbations in young children: a systematic review by Steve Turner, Jon G Ayres, Hilary Cowie, Smita Dick, Emma Doust

“…Objective To complete a systematic review of the literature describing associations between all environmental exposures and asthma symptoms and exacerbations in children up to mean age of 9 years.Design Systematic review.Setting Reference lists of identified studies and reviews were searched for all articles published until November 2013 in electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane Controls Trials Register).Participants Studies were selected which examined a link between exposure to environmental factors and asthma symptoms and exacerbations where the study participants were children with a mean age of ⩽9 years.Primary and secondary outcome measures Indices of asthma symptoms, control and exacerbations.Results A total of 27 studies were identified including eight where inhaled allergens and four where environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) were the exposures of interest. …”
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Cerebral Aneurysms: A Rare Feature of Behçet's Disease—A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Samia Younes, Yosra Cherif, Narjes Mokni, Olfa Berriche, Baha Zantour, Amel Boughammoura, Mahbouba Frih-Ayed, Saida Jerbi, Mohamed Habib Sfar

“…The patient underwent two-month systemic high-dose corticosteroids and immunosuppressive therapy associated with severe neurological deficiency upon admission and severe impairment upon discharge. A thorough review of the literature showed 20 case reports of intracranial aneurysms in BD.…”
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Integrating biomarkers for hemostatic disorders into computational models of blood clot formation: A systematic review by Mohamad Al Bannoud, Tiago Dias Martins, Silmara Aparecida de Lima Montalvão, Joyce Maria Annichino-Bizzacchi, Rubens Maciel Filho, Maria Regina Wolf Maciel

“…By utilizing this set of biomarkers, this review underscores their integration into computational models and emphasizes their integration in the context of venous thromboembolism and hemophilia. …”
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A review of biodegradable biliary stents made of magnesium metals: Current progress and future trends by Ling Liu, Tuo En Liu, Tan To Cheung

“…However, there are still some problems holding back BSMM's clinical use, including rapid corrosion rate and potential harmful reaction. In this review, we would summarize the current research of BSMM, evaluate their clinical benefits, find the choke points, and discuss the solving method.…”
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Prevalence of common diarrheagenic enterobacteriaceae in Iran (2000–2023): a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mozhgan Derakhshan-Sefidi, Fereshteh Eidy, Somayyeh Nadi-Ravandi, Sareh Bagheri-Josheghani, Maryam Mirfakhraei

“…Results Out of 3,701 papers reviewed, 56 studies met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed. …”
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Vulnerability of Parkinson’s Patients to COVID-19 and Its Consequences and Effects on Them: A Systematic Review by Sorayya Rezayi, Meysam Rahmani Katigari, Leila Shahmoradi, Mehrbakhsh Nilashi

“…Method. This systematic review was performed based on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyzes (PRISMA) guidelines. …”
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Modern methods and means of physical culture in the rehabilitation of various population groups: a systematic review by Marina Jagiello, Marc Lochbaum

“…The aim of the study is to review contemporary methods and means of physical culture applied in the rehabilitation of various population groups. …”
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What can qualitative research do for randomised controlled trials? A systematic mapping review by J Hewison, A O'Cathain, A Rudolph, K J THOMAS, S J Drabble

“…Objective To develop an empirically based framework of the aspects of randomised controlled trials addressed by qualitative research.Design Systematic mapping review of qualitative research undertaken with randomised controlled trials and published in peer-reviewed journals.Data sources MEDLINE, PreMEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, Health Technology Assessment, PsycINFO, CINAHL, British Nursing Index, Social Sciences Citation Index and ASSIA.Eligibility criteria Articles reporting qualitative research undertaken with trials published between 2008 and September 2010; health research, reported in English.Results 296 articles met the inclusion criteria. …”
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Solitary Laryngeal Metastasis from Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Kidney: Clinical Case and Review of the Literature by Tarek Assi, Elie El Rassy, Amine Haddad, Joseph Kattan

“…In this paper, we describe the clinical and pathological characteristics, evolution, and treatment of the first reported case of a laryngeal metastasis of a TCC followed by a brief review of the literature.…”
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Characteristics and Outcomes of Implementing Emergency Department-based Intensive Care Units: A Scoping Review by Jutamas Saoraya, Liran Shechtman, Paweenuch Bootjeamjai, Khrongwong Musikatavorn, Federico Angriman

“…Results: We screened 2,824 studies, of which 125 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility and 31 studies were included in this scoping review. Studies reported on 14 ED-ICUs across seven countries, with capacities ranging from 3–17 beds. …”
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Realms of aesthetic experience of classical Chinese gardens based on semantic analysis of online tourism reviews by Mengyuan Xu, Yuanyu Wang, Haitao Yu

“…This research selected seven classical Chinese gardens in southeast China as research cases and analyzed 12,864 online reviews on Ctrip, an online travel agency in China, as the data sources. …”
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Optical Sensor Implementation for Health Care Monitoring Based on Optical Fiber Technology: A Review by Nadia Ahmad Mohamad, Ali Al-Askery, Adnan Hussein Ali, Safiye Ghasemi Ghasemi

“… This study provides a review of the literature and an overview of optical fibers, as it is considered the highest class of intelligent materials, and there are many varieties and divisions based on the requirements of the manufacturer, it will review Optic Fiber Sensors (OFS) for measuring temperature and humidity. …”
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Clinical Characteristics of Concomitant Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Primary Biliary Cirrhosis: A Literature Review by Toru Shizuma

“…Although autoimmune diseases often coexist, concomitant cases of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) are uncommon. In this review paper, 34 cases of SLE with concomitant PBC found in English and Japanese scientific literature and Japanese proceedings were reviewed and summarized, including cases with liver dysfunction complicated by SLE. …”
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Intestinal Myiasis Caused by Sarcophaga spp. in Cusco, Peru: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Priscilla Ly, Adiel Aizenberg, Taylor Martin, Martha Lopez, Miguel Arturo Saldaña, Grant Leslie Hughes, Miguel Mauricio Cabada

“…We performed a literature review of publications reporting intestinal myiasis caused by Sarcophaga spp. and discussed key aspects of this infestation.…”
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The use of urinary fluoride excretion to facilitate monitoring fluoride intake: A systematic scoping review. by Oladipo S Idowu, Liane B Azevedo, Ruth A Valentine, Josie Swan, Priyanka V Vasantavada, Anne Maguire, Fatemeh V Zohoori

“…The aim of this scoping review is to map the current literature/evidence on fluoride intake and excretion studies in relation to the study population, settings, type of study design, methodology, and analytical approach.…”
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The growing challenge of autism spectrum disorder: a comprehensive review of etiology, diagnosis, and therapy in children by Chunyuan Wang, Hong Wang

“…This paper presents a comprehensive review that summarizes the progress in the etiology, diagnosis, and therapy of autism in children. …”
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A Contemporary Review on Friction Stir Welding of Circular Pipe Joints and the Influence of Fixtures on This Process by S. M. Senthil, M. Bhuvanesh Kumar, Milon Selvam Dennison

“…The facilitation requisites for FSW of pipes are also provided based on the reviews made. The review concludes by discussing the challenges associated with the FSW of pipes, economic aspects, and future research directions.…”
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Emerging targets of α-synuclein spreading in α-synucleinopathies: a review of mechanistic pathways and interventions by Grace Kuo, Ramhari Kumbhar, William Blair, Valina L. Dawson, Ted M. Dawson, Xiaobo Mao

“…Recognizing the intricate complexity and multifactorial etiology of α-synucleinopathy, the review illuminates the potential of various membrane receptors, proteins, intercellular spreading pathways, and pathological agents for therapeutic interventions. …”
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