Continuity of care with doctors—a matter of life and death? A systematic review of continuity of care and mortality by Kate Sidaway-Lee, Denis J Pereira Gray, Eleanor White, Angus Thorne, Philip H Evans

“…It is associated with increased patient satisfaction, increased take-up of health promotion, greater adherence to medical advice and decreased use of hospital services. This review aims to examine whether there is a relationship between the receipt of continuity of doctor care and mortality.Design Systematic review without meta-analysis.Data sources MEDLINE, Embase and the Web of Science, from 1996 to 2017.Eligibility criteria for selecting studies Peer-reviewed primary research articles, published in English which reported measured continuity of care received by patients from any kind of doctor, in any setting, in any country, related to measured mortality of those patients.Results Of the 726 articles identified in searches, 22 fulfilled the eligibility criteria. …”
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Prevalence of platinum-induced ototoxicity among patients suffering from hematological malignancies – a systematic review by Aleksandra Janowiak-Majeranowska, Gazala Abdulaziz-Opiela, Jakub Osowski, Bogusław Mikaszewski

“…Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and meta- analyses guidelines, a systematic review was conducted to assess the incidence of ototoxicity among hematology patients undergoing platinum compound-based chemotherapy. …”
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Chronological approach to the characteristics of Ecuador’s debt with the IMF and the WB [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Marcelo Sánchez-Oro Sánchez, Martha Lucía Romero Flores, Ligia Ximena Tapia Hermida, Patricia Alexandra Chiriboga Zamora

“…To achieve this purpose, a documentary methodology was implemented that included an exhaustive review of studies focused on the specific variables subject to analysis, the PRISMA tool and Atlas.ti 23 were used. …”
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Graphene-Based Materials for Bone Regeneration in Dentistry: A Systematic Review of In Vitro Applications and Material Comparisons by Azahara María Narváez-Romero, Francisco Javier Rodríguez-Lozano, María Pilar Pecci-Lloret

“…Materials and methods: The present systematic review was carried out using the PRISMA 2020 guideline. …”
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Perforated colon cancer complicated by necrotizing soft tissue infection: A case report and literature review by Xin Xiang, Jian Zheng, Cheng-Wei Ma, Lei Ruan, Jing-Zheng Zhuang, Qing-Chun Li

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Gender digital divide in education 4.0: A systematic literature review of factors and strategies for inclusion by Iris Cristina Peláez‐Sánchez, Carlos Enrique George Reyes, Leonardo David Glasserman‐Morales

“…A systematic literature review was conducted using seven databases, considering Scopus and Web of Science. …”
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Bidirectional association between breast cancer and dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies by Fuxing Bao, Liang Yu, Xiaolei Zhang, Qier Mu

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New Onset of Dermatomyositis/Polymyositis during Anti-TNF-α Therapies: A Systematic Literature Review by Alexandra Maria Giovanna Brunasso, Werner Aberer, Cesare Massone

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Chronic Hepatitis with Liver Granulomas in a Patient with Granuloma Annulare: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Majid Alsahafi, Mohammed I. AlJasser, Sunil Kalia, H. M. Yang, Alnoor Ramji

“…The association between liver diseases and GA is reviewed.…”
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Vitamin D Deficiency as a Risk Factor for Diabetic Retinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Claudia Elena Petrea, Laura Andreea Ghenciu, Roxana Iacob, Emil Robert Stoicescu, Dorel Săndesc

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Within-domain and across-domain compensation: a systematic review, integrative framework and future research agenda by Rui Wang, Chao Tian

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Redefining diagnostic parameters: the role of overvaluation of shape and weight in binge-eating disorder: a systematic review by Bernou Melisse, Alexandra Dingemans

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Land use/cover change simulation research: A system literature review based on bibliometric analyses by Meili Chen, Narimah Samat, Mohammad Javad Maghsoodi Tilaki, Liyuan Duan

“…Key developments encompass spatiotemporal pattern analysis, driving mechanism analysis, simulation model analysis, and comprehensive application analysis. The review identified three categories of models: quantitative prediction models, spatial simulation models, and hybrid models. …”
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on time to treatment in head and neck cancer management: a systematic review by Malte Grumstrup Simonsen, Amanda-Louise Fenger Carlander, Kathrine Kronberg Jakobsen, Christian Grønhøj, Christian von Buchwald

“…Material and methods: A systematic search in PubMed and Embase was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Inclusion criteria were: (1) Studies including patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinomas; (2) Studies containing a comparison of time to treatment; (3) Studies containing a well-defined time interval with restrictions on health care due to COVID-19 and a well-defined time interval without restrictions. …”
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Quality of Life in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Mild Dementia Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review by Joanna Campbell, Louis Lavoie, Mariana Farraia, Rachel Huelin, Quanwu Zhang, Amir Abbas Tahami Monfared

“…Abstract Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) have a profound impact on patients' quality of life (QoL), with progressive declines occurring as the disease advances. This systematic review aims to summarize the published evidence on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in individuals with MCI due to AD and mild AD dementia. …”
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The role of milk urea nitrogen in nutritional assessment and its relationship with phenotype of dairy cows: A review by Xiaowei Zhao, Nan Zheng, Yangdong Zhang, Jiaqi Wang

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Cerebral Venous Infarction due to Internal Jugular Vein Thrombosis: A Case Study and Review of Literature by Iroshani Kodikara, Dhanusha Gamage, Janaka Kalubowila

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Malignant Peritoneum Mesothelioma with Hepatic Involvement: A Single Institution Experience in 5 Patients and Review of the Literature by Shan-shan Su, Guo-qi Zheng, Ya-gang Liu, Yue-feng Chen, Zhao-wei Song, Shu-jing Yu, Ning-ning Sun, Yu-xin Yang

“…The diagnosis was established by imaging and immune profiles of the tumours. A review of 8 cases with primary or invading malignant mesothelioma in liver is presented. …”
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The correlation between resilience and mental health of adolescents and young adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shulai Luo, Jiangtao Hu, Junshuai Zhang, Zhengyang Mei, Zhongjian Tang, Shi Luo

“…Resilience has been well established as a positive factor in promoting and protecting mental health. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to quantify the correlation between resilience and mental health in AYAs by including relevant observational studies. …”
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Implementation of Sanctions Against Taxpayers Who Conduct Taxation Crimes Reviewed from the Islamic Criminal Law by Achmad Sulchan, Akhmad Khisni, R. Sugiarto, Muslich Azhari

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