Effects of manual osteopathic interventions on psychometric and psychophysiological indicators of anxiety, depression and stress in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials by Darren J Edwards, Jerry Draper-Rodi, Danny Miller, Josh Hope-Bell, Andrew MacMillan, Tom C Gordon

“…Objectives To evaluate whether osteopathic and related manual interventions improve adult mental health (depression, anxiety, stress) and psychophysiological measures (eg, heart rate variability, skin conductance).Design Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs).Data sources PubMed, MEDLINE (Ovid), Scopus, Cochrane, and AMED, searched through September 2024.Eligibility criteria English-language RCTs with ≥30 participants investigating osteopathic or related manual therapies (eg, myofascial release, high-velocity low-amplitude thrusts) delivered by qualified practitioners, compared with no treatment or sham, and reporting immediate postintervention mental health or psychophysiological outcomes.Data extraction and synthesis Full-text screening, risk-of-bias assessment and data extraction were conducted independently by multiple reviewers using a standardised Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Extraction Form. …”
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Effects of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists on Weight Loss in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis by Feng Sun, Sanbao Chai, Lishi Li, Kai Yu, Zhirong Yang, Shanshan Wu, Yuan Zhang, Linong Ji, Siyan Zhan

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Applications of MR Finger printing derived T1 and T2 values in Adult brain: A Systematic review [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Rajagopal Kadavigere, Obhuli Chandran M, Kaushik Nayak, Abhijith S, Saikiran Pendem, Varsha Raghu, Shailesh Nayak S, Riyan Mohamed Sajer, Tancia Pires, Priyanka -

“…We utilized the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis guidelines to extract data from the selected studies. …”
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The association between maternal tobacco smoking during pregnancy and the risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in offspring: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Mahdi Mohammadian, Lusine G Khachatryan, Filipp V Vadiyan, Mostafa Maleki, Fatemeh Fatahian, Abdollah Mohammadian-Hafshejani

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>This systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrate a significant association between maternal tobacco smoking during pregnancy and increased odds of ADHD in offspring. …”
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Can exercise as a complementary technique manage inflammatory markers in women with breast cancer who are overweight and obese? A systematic review and meta-analysis by Liang Tan, Jinyu Mei, Ruihong Tang, Duo Huang, Kai Qi, Zbigniew Ossowski, Xiaoning Wang

“…However, research on the effects of exercise on inflammatory markers in women with breast cancer who are overweight and obese remains incomplete. Objective: A systematic review and meta-analysis were used to study the effects of exercise on inflammatory markers in women with breast cancer who are overweight and obese. …”
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Effects of Resveratrol on Liver Function Tests in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by P. Ebrahimpour, M. Karamian, A. Sharifi

“…A systematic search in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science was performed up to September 2023. This systematic review and meta-analysis included all the RCT studies assessing resveratrol supplements on serum AST and/or ALT in NAFLD patients. …”
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Impact of Ramadan fasting on serum levels of major endocrinology hormonal and biochemical parameters in healthy non-athlete adults: A systematic review and meta-analyses. by Mohammad Poursalehian, Shahrzad Mohseni, Zhaleh Shadman, Mohammadreza Mohajeri-Tehrani, Rasha Atlasi, Mohsen Khoshniat Nikoo, Mostafa Qorbani, Bagher Larijani

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A systematic review and meta-analysis of previously published studies were conducted, focusing on healthy non-athlete adults. …”
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Diagnosis-Based Hybridization of Multimedical Tests and Sociodemographic Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Techniques: A Systematic Review by M. E. Alqaysi, A. S. Albahri, Rula A. Hamid

“…This study is aimed at systematically reviewing the literature related to the criteria, including multimedical tests and sociodemographic characteristics in AI techniques and ML contributions. …”
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Laparoscopic Versus Robotic Ventral Hernia Repair With Intraperitoneal Mesh: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Comparing the Perioperative Outcomes Randomised Controlled Trials by Anurag Singh, Wei H. Toh, Nada Elzahed, Goldie Khera, Mirza K. Baig, Andrei Mihailescu, Muhammad S. Sajid

“…However, the variables of hernia recurrence and surgical site complications were statistically similar in both groups without any statistical heterogeneity among the included studies [Risk Ratio (RR) 1.05, 95%, CI (0.22, 4.99), Z = 0.06, P = 0.95], [RR 0.85, 95%, CI (0.48, 1.50), Z = 0.55, P = 0.58].ConclusionThis systematic review demonstrates that RVHR does not offer any superiority among the compared perioperative variables (Duration of operation, hernia recurrence and surgical site complications) and it is not cost-effective when compared to LVHR. …”
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Examining the impact of social stressor stimuli in eliciting physiological reactivity in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Samantha Burns, Agnes S K Wong, Earl Woodruff

“…This study aims to systematically evaluate different social stressor stimuli in eliciting physiological reactivity in ASD, focusing on the children and adolescent population.Methods and analysis We designed a study protocol for this study and submitted it to PROSPERO for systematic review registration. Any studies with children and adolescents with ASD between the ages of 0 and 18 in clinical and community settings will be included. …”
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Are changes in pain intensity related to changes in balance control in individuals with chronic non-specific low back pain? A systematic review and meta-analysis by Daniel K.Y. Zheng, Jae Q.J. Liu, Jeremy R. Chang, Jeffrey C.Y. Ng, Zhixing Zhou, Jinlong Wu, Chelsia K.C. Cheung, Frank F. Huang, Sabina M. Pinto, Dino Samartzis, Manuela L. Ferreira, Kanchana Ekanayake, Stephen Lord, Xueqiang Wang, Arnold Y.L. Wong

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Is Dry Needling Effective When Combined with Other Therapies for Myofascial Trigger Points Associated with Neck Pain Symptoms? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by César Fernández-De-Las-Peñas, Gustavo Plaza-Manzano, Jorge Sanchez-Infante, Guido F Gómez-Chiguano, Joshua A Cleland, José L. Arias-Buría, Ibai López-de-Uralde-Villanueva, Marcos J. Navarro-Santana

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Radiotherapy-induced Hypothalamic-Pituitary axis dysfunction in adult Brain, head and neck and skull base tumor patients – A systematic review and Meta-Analysis by J.M.J. Paulissen, C.M.L. Zegers, R.M. Houben, D. Hofstede, M. Kars, H.M. van Santen, F.J.P. Hoebers, D.K.M. De Ruysscher, D.B.P. Eekers

“…The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to investigate literature on HP dysfunction after radiation for non-pituitary brain, HN, or SB tumors at adult age, aiming to give insight in the prevalence of HP dysfunction related to radiation dose. …”
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Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) versus Perfluoropropane (C3F8) in the Intraoperative Management of Macular Holes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Idan Hecht, Michael Mimouni, Eytan Z. Blumenthal, Yoreh Barak

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Availability and accessibility of cytotoxic medicines in the WHO model list of essential medicines for childhood cancer in low and lower-middle- income countries: a systematic review by Maheeka Seneviwickrama, Sashini Shehana Denagamagei, Surangi Jayakody, Sanjeeva Gunasekera, Guwani Liyanage

“…The review aims to elucidate the facilitators and barriers influencing the availability and accessibility of essential medicines for childhood cancer (EMCC) in low- and lower-middle-income countries (LLMICs). Methods This systematic review was conducted adhering to the PRISMA guidelines. …”
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The impact of age on comparative diagnostic accuracy of temporal artery thermometers and non-contact infrared thermometers for fever detection: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Kwo-Chen Lee, Yun-Ping Lin, Ya-Ling Tzeng, Wen-Chun Liao, Chyi Lo, Pei-Yun Chen, Shu-Hua Lu

“…This study aims to assess age-related differences in the diagnostic accuracy of TATs and NCITs for fever detection. Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted, sourcing data from PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, ProQuest, and Web of Science. …”
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Effect of Intermittent Fasting Diet on Glucose and Lipid Metabolism and Insulin Resistance in Patients with Impaired Glucose and Lipid Metabolism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Xiaojie Yuan, Jiping Wang, Shuo Yang, Mei Gao, Lingxia Cao, Xumei Li, Dongxu Hong, Suyan Tian, Chenglin Sun

“…The question of whether or not intermittent fasting diets improve the clinical indicators of glycolipid metabolism remains unclear. This study systematically reviewed the relevant clinical trials to evaluate the effects of intermittent fasting diet on glucose and lipid metabolism and insulin sensitivity in patients with metabolic syndrome. …”
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Outcomes and Complications of Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries (MIGS) in Primary Angle Closure and Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Paik B, Chua CH, Yip LW, Yip VC

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Tale of two zones: investigating the clinical outcomes and research gaps in peripheral and transition zone prostate cancer through a systematic review and meta-analysis by Pedro Oliveira, Robert G Bristow, Ananya Choudhury, Ashwin Sachdeva, Noel Clarke, Hitesh Mistry, Amin Ali, Thiraviyam Elumalai, BhanuPrasad Venkatesulu, Lauren Hekman, Esther Baena

“…Despite adjusting for poor prognostic clinical features, PZ tumours consistently showed worse clinical outcomes than TZ tumours. Our systematic review underscores the need for further research comparing PZ and TZ prostate cancer to understand the underlying differences and refine clinical practice.…”
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Comparative the efficacy and safety of Gosuranemab, Semorinemab, Tilavonemab, and Zagotenemab in patients with Alzheimer’s disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Wenting Cai, Wenting Cai, Hui Zhang, Hui Zhang, Yan Wu, Yan Wu, Yao Yao, Jinping Zhang

“…Further studies are needed to confirm these findings, assess long-term effects, and refine treatment protocols.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/#myprospero, CRD42024583388.…”
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