Effects of inulin-type fructans supplementation on cardiovascular disease risk factors: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials by Russell J de Souza, Lawrence Mbuagbaw, John L Sievenpiper, Dena Zeraatkar, Laura Banfield, Vanessa Ha, David J A Jenkins, Jhalok Ronjan Talukdar, Matthew Adam Cooper, Lyuba Lyutvyn, Rahim Ali, Rachel Bierbrier, Sabrina Janes, Pauline B Darling

“…Introduction This review aims to assess the effects of dietary supplementation with inulin-type fructans (ITF) compared with no supplementation on cardiovascular disease risk factors in adults and assess the quality of trial reporting using the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) and CONSORT for abstract (CONSORT-A) checklists.Methods and analysis We will search randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, Emcare, AMED and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews from inception to 31 March 2022, without any language restrictions. …”
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Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy for Degenerative Disc Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Baocheng Xie, Shichun Chen, Yongxiang Xu, Weichao Han, Runkai Hu, Minyi Chen, Ruirong He, Shaobo Ding

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Efficacy of high-dose steroids versus low-dose steroids in the treatment of immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated myocarditis: a case series and systematic review by Xiuyue Man, Hong Wang, Chen Chen, Xiaofeng Cong, Lemeng Sun, Xueru Sun, Chen Chen, Jing Zhang, Lei Yang

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How do electronic risk assessment tools affect the communication and understanding of diagnostic uncertainty in the primary care consultation? A systematic review and thematic synthesis by Sarah Gerard Dean, Joshua Feyi-Waboso, Mark Tarrant, Raff Calitri, Elizabeth Shephard, Alex Burns, Brian Donnelly

“…Objectives To conduct a systematic review and synthesise qualitative research of electronic risk assessment tools (eRATs) in primary care, examining how they affect the communication and understanding of diagnostic risk and uncertainty. eRATs are computer-based algorithms designed to help clinicians avoid missing important diagnoses, pick up possible symptoms early and facilitate shared decision-making.Design Systematic search, using predefined criteria of the published literature and synthesis of the qualitative data, using Thematic Synthesis. …”
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Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound, CT and their combination in detecting cervical lymph node metastasis in patients with papillary thyroid cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jian Yang, Ying Qiao, Fengyan Zhang

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Effects of lower limb strengthening training on lower limb biomechanical characteristics and knee pain in patients with patellofemoral pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zeyang Zhang, Zeyi Zhang, Bosong Zheng, Yuhang Yang, Youping Sun

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The Effect of the Concurrent Use of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors or Receptor Blockers on Toxicity and Outcomes in Patients Treated with Radiotherapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Wan-Chuen Liao, Hala Shokr, Corinne Faivre-Finn, Clare Dempsey, Kaye Janine Williams, Li-Chia Chen

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Tumor budding is a prognostic marker for overall survival and not for lymph node metastasis in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma – Systematic Review Update and Meta-Analysis by Gouri S. Panchannavar, Punnya V. Angadi

“…It has been co-related to aggressiveness of the tumor and can also predict the metastasis to the lymph nodes. This systematic review evaluates the prognostic potential of TB in predicting lymph node metastasis (LNM) in OSCC. …”
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Evaluating the effects of seed oils on lipid profile, inflammatory and oxidative markers, and glycemic control of diabetic and dyslipidemic patients: a systematic review of clinical studies by Lucas Fornari Laurindo, Lucas Fornari Laurindo, Lucas Fornari Laurindo, Lívia Fornari Laurindo, Victória Dogani Rodrigues, Jéssica da Silva Camarinha Oliveira, Beatriz Leme Boaro, Adriano Cressoni Araújo, Adriano Cressoni Araújo, Elen Landgraf Guiguer, Elen Landgraf Guiguer, Elen Landgraf Guiguer, Claudia Rucco Penteado Detregiachi, Claudia Rucco Penteado Detregiachi, Virgínia Maria Cavallari Strozze Catharin, Virgínia Maria Cavallari Strozze Catharin, Eduardo Federighi Baisi Chagas, Eduardo Federighi Baisi Chagas, Vitor Cavallari Strozze Catharin, Vitor Cavallari Strozze Catharin, Rosa Direito, Sandra Maria Barbalho, Sandra Maria Barbalho, Sandra Maria Barbalho, Sandra Maria Barbalho

“…Recent research has highlighted the potential role of dietary fats, particularly seed oils, in influencing health outcomes in these conditions. This systematic review evaluates the impact of seed oils on lipid profiles, inflammatory and oxidative markers, and glycemic control in patients with diabetes and dyslipidemia. …”
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Effectiveness of physical activity interventions on reducing perceived fatigue among adults with chronic conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials by Ioulia Barakou, Kandianos Emmanouil Sakalidis, Ulric Sena Abonie, Tracy Finch, Katie L. Hackett, Florentina Johanna Hettinga

“…However, physical activity alleviates fatigue symptoms. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to (1) synthesise evidence from randomised controlled trials (RCTs) exploring the effects of physical activity interventions on fatigue reduction and (2) evaluate their effectiveness. …”
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The Effect of Prebiotics, Alone or as Part of Synbiotics, on Cardiometabolic Parameters in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Elham Razmpoosh, Mala S. Sivanandy, Alan M. Ehrlich

“…<b>Background</b>/<b>Objectives</b>: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the effect of prebiotics, alone or as part of synbiotics, on cardiometabolic parameters in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) women. …”
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Comparative efficacy of minoxidil alone versus minoxidil combined with low-level laser therapy in the treatment of androgenic alopecia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Abdulmajeed Alosaimi, Abdullah Algarni, Abdulrahman Alharbi, Abdulmalik Alotaibi, Abdullah Alomairi, Mohannad Alsurayhi, Waleed Alharbi

“…Objective This systematic review evaluates the efficacy of minoxidil alone versus minoxidil with low-level laser therapy (LLLT) for androgenic alopecia.Study design systematic review and meta-analysis.Methods An online search of PubMed, Web of Science, and MEDLINE was conducted. …”
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Leadership crisis in African higher education in the 4IR: lesson(s) for the future by Chinaza Uleanya

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Open government data in health sector: a systematic literature review by Patrícia Nascimento Silva, Sarah Nascimento Silva

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A bibliometric and content analysis of strategy-based instruction and self-regulated learning in second or foreign language teaching from 1994 to 2024 by Ruihua Chen, Xiao Wang, Kezhen Zhu

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Bring dying at home: What facilitates and hinders home-based end-of-life care for people living with dementia?-A systematic review and meta-ethnography protocol. by Guo Yin, Divya Sivaramakrishnan, Leah Macaden

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Effect of maternal cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption during pregnancy on birth weight and cardiometabolic risk factors in infants, children and adolescents: a systematic review protocol by Eunice Bolanle Turawa, Tammy Charlene Hartel, André Oelofse, Juléy Janice Abigail De Smidt

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Avoiding ‘second victims’ in healthcare: what support do staff want for coping with patient safety incidents, what do they get and is it effective? A systematic review by Reema Harrison, Rebecca Lawton, Ruth Simms-Ellis, Raabia Sattar, Elizabeth Sweeting, Hannah Hartley, Matthew Morys-Edge

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Correction to: Evaluating the effectiveness of adjuvant radiotherapy in addition to surgery versus surgery alone at improving oncologic outcomes for early stage buccal carcinoma: a systematic review by Corliss Ann Elizabeth Best, Alexandra Elizabeth Quimby, Brittany Ann Barbara Best, Dean Fergusson, Hussain Alsaffar

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Ethical issues raised in the care of the elderly during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and possible solutions for the future: a systematic review of qualitative scientific literature by Mohamed Amine Bouchlaghem, Zoé Estey-Amyot, Erika Ethier, Miruna Anohim, Marie-Laurence Ouellet-Pelletier, Lyse Langlois, Félix Pageau

“…Methods A qualitative systematic review of the literature was undertaken in the first tier of the pandemic. …”
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