Examining the therapeutic potential and side effects of calcium channel blockers in mortality and morbidity of patients with stroke: A systematic review of pre-clinical and clinical studies by Sevak Hatamian, Asad Abdi, Fatemeh Sadat Seyedi Asl, Armin Tafazolimoghadam, Arian Tavasol, Seyed Ali Mousavi Nejad, Reza Madadi, Zohre Tajabadi, Mina Dehghani, Najmeh Ahmadpoor, Mobina Fathi, Mohammadreza Hajiesmaeili, Navid Nooraei

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Retraction: Associations of vitamin D receptor polymorphisms with risk of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Frontiers Editorial Office

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Examining the mental health outcomes of school-based peer-led interventions on young people: A scoping review of range and a systematic review of effectiveness. by Thomas King, Mina Fazel

“…This scoping review and systematic review evaluated the existing literature across 11 academic databases. …”
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Modified sutureless and glue-free method versus conventional sutures for conjunctival autograft fixation in primary pterygium surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Faisal Aljahdali, Waleed Khayyat, Abdulelah T BinYamin, Sultan A Al-Qahtani, Mohammed D Alghamdi, Ali Saleh Alsudais, Husain A Alalgum, Halah Bin Helayel, Mohammed AlMutlak

“…Conjunctival autografts are preferred over simple excision due to lower recurrence rates. This systematic review and meta-analysis compared the modified sutureless glue-free (MSGF) method with conventional sutures (CS) for conjunctival autograft fixation in primary pterygium surgery.Methods A comprehensive search was conducted in MEDLINE, Embase, CENTRAL, Google Scholar and ClinicalTrials.gov for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing MSGF and CS conjunctival autografts. …”
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The Gingiva from the Tissue Surrounding the Bone to the Tissue Regenerating the Bone: A Systematic Review of the Osteogenic Capacity of Gingival Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Preclinical Studies by Gamilah Al-Qadhi, Iman Aboushady, Niyaz Al-Sharabi

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Comparison of carvedilol vs. bisoprolol for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF): A systematic review and meta-analysis from the Asian population by Yedy Purwandi Sukmawan, Tita Nofianti, Anisa Pebiansyah

“…While numerous systematic reviews and meta-analyses have compared bisoprolol and carvedilol in HFrEF, most have focused on Western populations. …”
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Systematic review: characteristics of myocarditis followed by fixed drug eruption and dry eye syndrome in patients who have been vaccinated with monkeypox in children and adults by R. Mohamad Javier, Stephanie Angela Prijanto, Vallexa Septina Yora, Desak Gede Yuliana Eka Pratiwi, Errini Sabilla Lilhawa Ditsi, Bella Adelia, Verika Christabela Tansuri, Hendry Wijaya, Georaldhy Yussufy Caecarma, Intan Trikumala Damayanti, Anisa Ramadhanti, Atika Rahmaputri, Chabib Fachry Albab, Afif Ferdian, Fatih Farabi, Fadila Risang Ayu, Ni Putu Ika Regina Maharani, Andika Prasetyo Arifin, Eko Setyo Herwanto, Saidah Rahmat A, Safira Dita Arviana, Syifa Nur Lathifah, Nanda Rizki Yulinar, Laksmitha Saktiono Safitri, Basyar Adnani, M. Rizki Fazrian Danu, Natasya Naomi, Dayu Dwi Deria, Aulia Syifa, Panca Andana, Adrian Prasetya, Fachira Rachel Agfata, Magistra Cylvia Margaretha, Subandono Bambang Indrasto, Sukirman, Rachmanto, Hayatun Nufus, Pertiwi Febriana Chandrawati, Aan Dwi Prasetyo, Lucky Sutanto, Moch Aleq Sander

“…The study aims to understand the characteristics of myocarditis, fixed drug eruption, and dry eye syndrome in Monkeypox patients.MethodsThis review was conducted based on PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses), and the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. …”
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Comparison of Hydrus and iStent microinvasive glaucoma surgery implants in combination with phacoemulsification for treatment of open-angle glaucoma: systematic review and network meta-analysis by Xiaoyu Wang, Rongrong Hu, Dongyu Guo, Nan Hong, Xiuyuan Xuan

“…Objectives To compare the efficacy and safety of two Schlemm’s canal-based microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) devices, the Hydrus Microstent and the iStent Trabecular Bypass combined with phacoemulsification for treatment of open-angle glaucoma.Design Systematic review and network meta-analysis.Methods Literature searches were conducted on PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library and ClinicalTrials.gov to identify randomised controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the Hydrus or the iStent implantation combined with phacoemulsification for treatment of open-angle glaucoma until September 2020. …”
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The effectiveness of hyaluronic acid in reducing adverse effects associated with inhaled hypertonic saline therapy in patients with cystic fibrosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Sana Arshid, Saad Ehsan Ullah, Junaid Imran, Meeran Asher Syed, Aakash Choradia, Nicole Gousy, Sukhman Boparai, Mudassir Shoaib, Bidhan Bikram Shah, Aadarsh Netha

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Barriers and facilitators to maternal healthcare in East Africa: a systematic review and qualitative synthesis of perspectives from women, their families, healthcare providers, and key stakeholders by Manaye Yihune Teshale, Agegnehu Bante, Abebe Gedefaw Belete, Rik Crutzen, Mark Spigt, Sarah E. Stutterheim

“…While several studies have examined barriers and facilitators to maternal care, there is no comprehensive review reflecting the various perspectives of women, their families, healthcare providers, and key stakeholders. We systematically reviewed qualitative literature on maternal healthcare in East Africa, synthesizing insights from multiple perspectives and exploring barriers and facilitators across socioecological levels. …”
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Efficacy of Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy for Treating Moderate to Deep Periodontal Pockets in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by João Victor Soares Rodrigues, Mariella Boaretti Deroide, Wilton Mitsunari Takeshita, Valdir Gouveia Garcia, Rafael Scaf de Molon, Leticia Helena Theodoro

“…Conversely, periodontal inflammation can disrupt glycemic control, further complicating this interlinked relationship. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the efficacy of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) as an adjunct to subgingival instrumentation (SI) in the treatment of periodontal pockets with a probing pocket depth (PPD) ≥ 5 mm in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) and periodontitis. …”
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Comparing the Effects of Integrative Neuromuscular Training and Traditional Physical Fitness Training on Physical Performance Outcomes in Young Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ke-wen Wan, Zi-han Dai, Po-san Wong, Robin Sze-tak Ho, Bjorn T. Tam

“…Results Seventeen randomized controlled trials with 649 young athletes were included in the systematic review. Of those, 1 study showed a low risk of bias, 1 showed a high risk, and 15 showed some concerns. …”
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Exploration of treatment burden through examination of workload and patient capacity during transition onto kidney replacement therapy: a systematic review of qualitative research by Catrin Jones, Ross Cairns, Heather Walker, Silje Welsh, Benjamin Edgar, Karen Stevenson, Bhautesh D. Jani, Patrick B. Mark, David Kingsmore, Katie I. Gallacher

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Efficacy of Topical Corticosteroid Monotherapy in Inducing and Maintaining Clinical and Histologic Remission in Adolescent and Adult Patients with Eosinophilic Esophagitis: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by A. A. Makushina, O. A. Storonova, A. S. Trukhmanov, T. L. Lapina, V. T. Ivashkin

“…A systematic literature search using defined keywords was performed up to March 20, 2021 in the MEDLINE / PubMed, EMBASE (Excerpta Medica), and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, ClinicalTrial.gov databases.Results. 390 patients from 5 studies were included in this systematic review with meta-analysis. The meta-analysis showed that topical steroids, compared with placebo, was more effective in inducing (odds ratio (OR) 75.77; 95 % confidence interval (CI): (21.8; 263.41), p < 0.001) and maintaining complete histological remission (OR 103.65; 95 % CI: (36.05; 298.01), p < 0.001) in patients with EoE. …”
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The Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Glycemic Control and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Type 2 Diabetes: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Trials by Maryam Afraie, Pourya Bahrami, Parisa Kohnepoushi, Sorour Khateri, Lobat Majidi, Lotfollah Saed, Kamran Zamani, Hedyeh Mohammadi Baharm, Yousef Moradi, Farhad Moradpour

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A systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of transcranial direct current stimulation on cognitive function in older adults with cognitive impairments: the influence of dosage parameters by Thatchaya Prathum, Thanwarat Chantanachai, Oranich Vimolratana, Chotica Laksanaphuk, Irin Apiworajirawit, Benchaporn Aneksan, Kanthika Latthirun, Cheng-Ta Yang, Wanalee Klomjai

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Prevalence and temporal trends in myopia and high myopia children in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis with projections from 2020 to 2050Research in context by Wei Pan, Seang-Mei Saw, Tien Yin Wong, Ian Morgan, Zhikuan Yang, Weizhong Lan

“…The study aims to provide updated data on the prevalence of myopia and high myopia in children and to project temporal trends in prevalence from 2020 to 2050 in China. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis searching several databases in both English and Chinese: PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, China Science and Technology Journal Database (CSTJ) with date limits from 01/01/2010 to 11/23/2024 was conducted. …”
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Additive Effects of Glutathione in Improving Antibiotic Efficacy in HIV–<i>M.tb</i> Co-Infection in the Central Nervous System: A Systematic Review by Leena Nabipur, Michael Mouawad, Vishwanath Venketaraman

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Effects of physical activity on depressive and anxiety symptoms of women in the menopausal transition and menopause: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Hongyu Yue, Yijiao Yang, Fangfang Xie, Jiahe Cui, Yang Li, Mengran Si, Shanshan Li, Fei Yao

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Association of TCF7L2 genetic variants rs12255372 and rs7903146 with the polycystic ovary syndrome risk: systematic review and meta-analysis by Idrees A. Shah, Rabiya Rashid, Haroon Rashid, Abid Bhat, Mohd Ashraf Ganie

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