Comparative study of DRASTIC-LU and radioactive isotope approaches for assessing groundwater vulnerability to pollution: the case study of Abuja, North Central Nigeria by Mary Nsikanabasi Etuk, Priscilla E. S. Lartsey, Raphael Maduka, Chinero Nneka Ayogu, Igwe ogbonnaya

“…With the tracer approach, areas of preferential flow and diffuse flow indicating high vulnerability and low vulnerability, respectively, were mapped. This systematic review discusses in detail the advantages and limitations of these methods employing the origin-pathway-target model of vulnerability assessments as the basics of the study. …”
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Effects of natural products on macrophage immunometabolism: A new frontier in the treatment of metabolic diseases by Jiani Li, Chen Guo, Xiaofei Yang, Weinan Xie, Wenjing Mi, Chenglong Hua, Cheng Tang, Han Wang

“…Recently, several natural products that target macrophage metabolic pathways have shown significant efficacy in managing metabolic diseases; however, a systematic review of these findings has yet to be conducted. …”
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Rift Valley Fever in Rwanda Is Urging for Enhancing Global Health Security Through Multisectoral One Health Strategy by Claude Mambo Muvunyi, Jean Claude Semuto Ngabonziza, Emmanuel Edwar Siddig, Ayman Ahmed

“…RVF is increasingly outbreaking in Africa, leading to devastating impacts on health, socioeconomic stability and growth, and food insecurity in the region, particularly among livestock-dependent communi-ties. This systematic review synthesizes existing evidence on RVF’s epidemiology, transmission dynamics, and the prevention and control measures implemented in Rwanda. …”
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Digital interventions for adolescents with type 1 diabetes to promote health literacy? A qualitative study on physicians’ perspective in Germany by Hürrem Tezcan-Güntekin, Aurélia Naoko Naef, Nadine Fischbock, Volker Eric Amelung

“…The interview questions are based on a previous systematic review. The coding was conducted deductively and inductively using MAXQDA software. …”
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Path Planning for Fully Autonomous UAVs-A Taxonomic Review and Future Perspectives by Geeta Sharma, Sanjeev Jain, Radhe Shyam Sharma

“…In this study, a novel taxonomy that categorizes UAV path planning into four distinct classifications is introduced. A systematic review of the technological advancements in path planning methodologies, tracking the evolution from classical techniques to cutting-edge solutions, with a particular focus on dynamic environments is also represented. …”
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Efficacy and safety of Saccharomyces boulardii as an adjuvant therapy for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori: a meta-analysis by Manning Li, Ying Xie

“…However, it did not reduce the occurrence of abdominal pain, vomiting, or taste disorders.ConclusionsS. boulardii supplementation in traditional eradication therapy significantly improves the H. pylori eradication rate and reduces the total adverse effects and incidence of diarrhea, bloating, constipation, and nausea.Systematic review registrationProspero, identifier CRD42024549780.…”
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MECHANISMS AND CLINICAL PERSPECTIVES OF ALLERGEN-SPECIFIC IMMUNOTHERAPY by Leila Akhvlediani, Marina Izmailovich, Meruyert Gazaliyeva, Anna Skvortsova, Kanan Tanriverdiev

“…Materials and Methods: A systematic review included 51 articles published between 2013 and 2024, selected from databases such as PubMed and Scopus. …”
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Meta-Analysis of Diagnostic Performance of Contrast-Fractional Flow Reserve versus Quantitative Flow Ratio for Functional Assessment of Coronary Stenoses by Ruitao Zhang, Jianwei Zhang, Lijun Guo

“…Methods. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies in which cFFR or QFR was compared to FFR. …”
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The Role of Portal Vein Thrombosis in the Clinical Course of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Report on Three Cases and Review of the Literature by Emanuele Sinagra, Emma Aragona, Claudia Romano, Simonetta Maisano, Ambrogio Orlando, Roberto Virdone, Lorenzo Tesè, Irene Modesto, Valeria Criscuoli, Mario Cottone

“…Furthermore, we performed a systematic review based on the clinical literature published on this topic.…”
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Risk factors for inflammatory bowel disease: an umbrella review by Tingping Wu, Honghui Cheng, Jiamei Zhuang, Xianhua Liu, Zichen Ouyang, Rui Qian

“…The findings in this paper help to develop better prevention and treatment measures to reduce the incidence of IBD, delay its progression, and reduce the burden of IBD-related disease worldwide.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, identifier CRD42023417175.…”
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Mapping evidence on barriers to and facilitators of diagnosing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLWH) in low- and middle-incom... by Abebe Sorsa Badacho, Ozayr Harron Mahomed

“…Two reviewers will independently screen abstracts, and the preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis extension to scoping review (PRISMA-Sc) guidelines will be used to guide the search in conducting the scoping review. …”
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How is maternal employment associated with infant and young child feeding in Bangladesh? A systematic literature review and meta-analysis. by M A Rifat, Plabon Sarkar, Israth Jahan Rimu, Syeda Saima Alam, Tasnu Ara, Tobias Lindström Battle, Manzur Kader, Sanjib Saha

“…<h4>Background</h4>In the last three decades, the increasing trend in female employment in Bangladesh has been critically analyzed from a socioeconomic point of view; however, its impact on infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices has yet to be systematically reviewed. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to investigate the association between these variables.…”
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Acute Exercise and Appetite-Regulating Hormones in Overweight and Obese Individuals: A Meta-Analysis by Jessica Anne Douglas, Kevin Deighton, Jan Maria Atkinson, Vahid Sari-Sarraf, David John Stensel, Greg Atkinson

“…Findings in overweight/obese individuals have yet to be synthesised. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we quantified the effects that acute exercise has on AG and total PYY and GLP-1 in overweight/obese individuals. …”
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Efficacy of ARB/HCTZ Combination Therapy in Uncontrolled Hypertensive Patients Compared with ARB Monotherapy: A Meta-Analysis by Linlin Ma, Keyang Zheng, Jiafu Yan, Wenli Cheng

“…To evaluate the efficacy of combination of angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) with hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) compared to ARB alone in patients with uncontrolled hypertension via a systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods. We searched databases till July 2019 using relevant search terms. …”
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Clinical outcomes of atrial fibrillation screening: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Ville Langén, Aleksi K. Winstén, K. E. Juhani Airaksinen, Konsta Teppo

“…However, since none have shown a significant reduction in stroke rates, the impact of screening on clinical outcomes remains uncertain.Materials and methods We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs reporting clinical outcomes of systematic AF screening in participants without known AF. …”
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Scoping review on prevention of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in adolescents: methods, effectiveness and future directions by Josée Aoun, Michel Spodenkiewicz, Michel Spodenkiewicz, Michel Spodenkiewicz, Catherine Marimoutou

“…In this comprehensive scoping review, our objective was to provide insights into prevention methods for suicidal thoughts and behaviors directed towards adolescents, including their effectiveness, public perception, and potential adaptations.MethodA scoping review was conducted, encompassing 71 articles including systematic review, clinical trials and qualitative studies for a wider understanding. …”
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Premonitory urge in tic disorders – a scoping review by John B. Wohlgemuth, Kelly H. Watson, Kayce D. Gill, David A. Isaacs

“…Addressing these knowledge gaps will be key to developing effective interventions for premonitory urge.Systematic Review RegistrationOpen Science Framework (OSF) https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/WT43Z.…”
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Knowledge, Habits and Attitudes in Photoprotection to Prevent Skin Cancer by Asbely Yera Sánchez, Yanet Blanco Fleites, Yuleydi Alcaide Guardado, Mario Ávila Sánchez, Greta Margarita Arrechea García, Jacobo Cambil Martín

“…<br /><strong>Method</strong>: a systematic review was carried out in the databases Scopus and Pubmed in (English), Scielo and CUIDEN in (Spanish), with access profile from the electronic library of the University of Granada in the study period from May 2018 to July 2022. …”
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VIOLÊNCIA CONJUGAL ASSOCIADA AO USO ABUSIVO DE ÁLCOOL: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA INTEGRATIVA by Eduardo Jorge Sant'Ana Honorato, Dalila Azevedo da Silva, Eunice Braga Borges dos Santos, Sonia Maria Lemos, Daniel Cerdeira de Sousa, Tirza Almeida da Silva

“…The objective of this study was to conduct a systematic review and to analyze the recent publications on marital violence associated with alcohol abuse. …”
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Anterior Knee Pain and Knee Functional Scores Following Common Approaches to Tibial Shaft Fractures by Sarthak Parikh, DO, Laurel Marsh, BS, Mateao Anderson, BS, Jeremy Scott, DO, Amar Patel, DO, Christopher Hendrix, MD, Keivan Abtahi, DO

“…Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, we conducted a systematic review on outcomes for different surgical approaches—suprapatellar (SP), infrapatellar (IP), medial parapatellar (MPP), and lateral parapatellar (LPP). …”
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