Toxicity Associated with Pembrolizumab Monotherapy in Patients with Gastrointestinal Cancers: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials by Nikolas Naleid, Amit Mahipal, Sakti Chakrabarti

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Pembrolizumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor targeting programmed death 1 (PD-1), is a widely employed therapy for various gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. We conducted a systematic review of clinical trials investigating pembrolizumab monotherapy in GI cancer patients to assess the spectrum and incidence of immune-related adverse events (irAEs) associated with pembrolizumab. …”
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Effectiveness and safety of metoclopramide in treatment of intractable hiccup: a protocol of systematic review and meta-analysis by Tao Chen, Long Wang, Changyan Zi, Yongxiang Gao, Die Wang, Baocheng Zhang, Baojia Wang

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The Role of Probiotics in Managing Glucose Homeostasis in Adults with Prediabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Chao Sun, Qingyin Liu, Xiaona Ye, Ronghua Li, Miaomiao Meng, Xingjun Han

“…There is controversy about the effect of probiotics in regulating glucose homeostasis. This systematic review and meta-analysis is aimed at evaluating the evidence for the efficacy of probiotics in managing blood glucose, blood lipid, and inflammatory factors in adults with prediabetes. …”
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Explore barriers to using the internet for health information access in African countries: A systematic review. by Alex Ayenew Chereka, Adamu Ambachew Shibabaw, Fikadu Wake Butta, Mathias Nega Tadesse, Mekashaw Tareke Abebe, Fekadu Ayelgn Atanie, Gemeda Wakgari Kitil

“…It followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guideline to systematically review published studies investigating the utilization of the Internet for health information in African countries. …”
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Performance of artificial intelligence on cervical vertebral maturation assessment: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Termeh Sarrafan Sadeghi, Seyed AmirHossein Ourang, Fatemeh Sohrabniya, Soroush Sadr, Parnian Shobeiri, Saeed Reza Motamedian

“…AI has the potential to automate CVM assessment, enhancing reliability and user-friendliness. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the overall performance of artificial intelligence (AI) models in assessing cervical vertebrae maturation (CVM) in radiographs, when compared to clinicians. …”
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Efficacy of endoscopic vacuum therapy in esophageal luminal defects: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ishaan Vohra, Harishankar Gopakumar, Neil R. Sharma, Srinivas R. Puli

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Efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab in patients with advanced endometrial cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Biqiong Pan, Xiaojun Lai, Jiefang Lu, Xiaoyan Bao, Zengke Fan, Jie Sun

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Prognostic value of albumin-bilirubin grade in patients with cholangiocarcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mahyaar Omouri-Kharashtomi, Seyedeh Yasaman Alemohammad, Negin Moazed, Inas Afzali Nezhad, Hamed Ghoshouni

“…CCA accounts for 10% of primary hepatic cancers and is characterized by its aggressive nature and poor prognosis. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to assess the prognostic value of the novel hepatic function assessment measure known as albumin-bilirubin (ALBI) grade in patients with CCA. …”
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Systematic review of multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in the Arabian Peninsula: molecular epidemiology and resistance patterns by Enaam K. Idrees, Enaam K. Idrees, Marwh G. Aldriwesh, Marwh G. Aldriwesh, Marwh G. Aldriwesh, Manal M. Alkhulaifi, Majed F. Alghoribi, Majed F. Alghoribi, Majed F. Alghoribi

“…Despite numerous studies conducted in Gulf Health Council (GHC) countries, the molecular epidemiology of MDR K. pneumoniae remains not clearly defined. This systematic review aims to analyze the emergence of antimicrobial resistance genes in MDR K. pneumoniae across GHC countries.MethodsA systematic search was conducted using PubMed, ScienceDirect, and OpenMD for articles published up to March 15, 2023. …”
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Transitioning from wet lab to artificial intelligence: a systematic review of AI predictors in CRISPR by Ahtisham Fazeel Abbasi, Muhammad Nabeel Asim, Andreas Dengel

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Evaluation of Pharyngeal Airway Volume Three-Dimensionally in Various Sagittal Skeletal Patterns - Systematic Review by Balaji Rajkumar, Ratna Parameswaran, Mary Sanjana, Srinivasan Boovaraghavan, Devaki Vijayalakshmi

“…This study was prepared according to the Cochrane criteria for creating a systematic review and meta-analysis and confirms the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) statement. …”
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Association Between SHBG Levels and Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Ajay Malvi, Muhammed Shabil, Mahalaqua Nazli Khatib, Roopashree R, Mandeep Kaur, Manish Srivastava, Amit Barwal, G. V. Siva Prasad, Pranchal Rajput, Rukshar Syed, Kamal Kundra, Vinamra Mittal, Amit Kumar, Pancham Cajla, Ganesh Bushi, Rachana Mehta, Zaid Khan, Prakasini Satapathy, Shilpa Gaidhane, Renu Sah

“…Eight studies were included in the systematic review from a total of 592 screened records. …”
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The Role of Oral Fusobacterium nucleatum in Female Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Fariah I. Gaba, Raquel Carcelén González, Raquel González Martïnez

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Staging of esophageal cancer using PET/MRI: a systematic review with head-to-head comparison by Alisa Mohebbi, Saeed Mohammadzadeh, Zahra Moradi, Afshin Mohammadi, Hossein Poustchi, Seyed Mohammad Tavangar

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Role of the Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio in Guillain Barré Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Shirin Sarejloo, Shokoufeh Khanzadeh, Samaneh Hosseini, Morad Kohandel Gargari, Brandon Lucke-Wold, Seyedarad Mosalamiaghili, Pouria Azami, Sanaz Oftadehbalani, Shahram Sadeghvand

“…In this study, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis regarding the role of the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in Guillain Barré syndrome (GBS). …”
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Associations between changes in the gut microbiota and liver cirrhosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ye Liu, Ziwei Chen, Chang Li, Tianhan Sun, Xuanmei Luo, Boyue Jiang, Meilan Liu, Qing Wang, Tong Li, Jianfu Cao, Yayu Li, Yuan Chen, Lu Kuai, Fei Xiao, Hongtao Xu, Hongyuan Cui

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Viral Hepatitis B and Its Implications for Public Health in DR Congo: A Systematic Review by Marcellin Mengouo Nimpa, Hermès Karemere, Christian Ngandu, Franck-Fortune Mboussou, M. Carolina Danovaro-Holliday, Dalau Nkamba, André Bita Fouda, Bienvenu Nguejio, Sifa Kakozi, Aimé Mwana-Wabene Cikomola, Jean-Crispin Mukendi, Dieudonné Mwamba, Moise Désiré Yapi, Richard Bahizire Riziki, Cedric Mwanga, John Otomba, Jean Baptiste Nikiema, Boureima Hama Sambo, Daniel Katuashi Ishoso

“…<b>Methods:</b> A systematic review was conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) group guidelines. …”
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Corrigendum to “Eye Manifestations of Shprintzen–Goldberg Craniosynostosis Syndrome: A Case Report and Systematic Review” by Jamie H. Choi, Rachel Li, Rachel Gannaway, Tahnee N. Causey, Anna Harrison, Natario L. Couser

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Spiritual Care in Advanced Dementia from the Perspective of Health Providers: A Qualitative Systematic Review by Lucía Rocío Camacho-Montaño, Jorge Pérez-Corrales, Marta Pérez-de-Heredia-Torres, Ana María Martin-Pérez, Javier Güeita-Rodríguez, Juan Francisco Velarde-García, Domingo Palacios-Ceña

“…Methods. A qualitative systematic review was performed following the Enhancing Transparency in Reporting the Synthesis of Qualitative Research guidelines for the study design. …”
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The emerging role of blood-based biomarkers in early detection of colorectal cancer: A systematic review by Faris Shweikeh, Yuhao Zeng, Abdur Rahman Jabir, Erica Whittenberger, Saurav P. Kadatane, Yuting Huang, Mohamad Mouchli, Dani Ran Castillo

“…This review evaluates the promise of novel blood-based biomarkers for early detection of CRC. Methods: A systematic review, registered with PROSPERO (CRD42024513770) and adhering to PRISMA guidelines, was conducted across multiple databases from January 1st, 2020 to December 31st, 2022. …”
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