Ultrasound evaluation of gallbladder wall thickness for predicting severe dengue: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Amirhossein Shahsavand Davoudi, Hamid Harandi, Reza Samiee, Shayan Forghani, Keyhan Mohammadi, Maryam Shafaati

“…Ultrasound-detected gallbladder wall thickening (GBWT) has been suggested as a potential indicator of the severity of the disease. Aims This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the predictive value of GBWT in identifying patients at risk for severe dengue. …”
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Right Ventricular Remodeling and Dysfunction in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review of the Literature and Meta-Analysis by Abdirashit Maripov, Argen Mamazhakypov, Meerim Sartmyrzaeva, Almaz Akunov, Kubatbek Muratali uulu, Melis Duishobaev, Meerim Cholponbaeva, Akylbek Sydykov, Akpay Sarybaev

“…A comprehensive electronic database (PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar) and reference search up to October 30, 2016, was performed. A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed to assess RV structure and function in OSA patients based on conventional echocardiography and tissue Doppler imaging. …”
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Prognostic role of prognostic nutritional index in patients with bladder cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jing Sun, Zhenzhen Li, Xiaming Zhu

“…Further large-scale prospective study should be performed to verify this association, and assess the nutrition interventions for patients with bladder cancer.Systematic review registrationhttps://inplasy.com/inplasy-2024-8-0020/, identifier INPLASY202480020.…”
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Global Occupational Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids among Healthcare Workers: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Dechasa Adare Mengistu, Gebisa Dirirsa, Elsai Mati, Dinku Mekbib Ayele, Kefelegn Bayu, Wegene Deriba, Fekade Ketema Alemu, Yohannes Mulugeta Demmu, Yohanis Alemeshet Asefa, Abraham Geremew

“…Occupational exposure to blood and body fluids has become a serious public health problem for healthcare workers and is a major risk for the transmission of various infections such as human immune-deficiency virus, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to determine the career time and previous one-year global pooled prevalence of occupational exposure to blood and body fluids among healthcare workers. …”
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Evaluating digital literacy of health professionals in Ethiopian health sectors: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Alex Ayenew Chereka, Agmasie Damtew Walle, Sisay Yitayih Kassie, Adamu Ambachew Shibabaw, Fikadu Wake Butta, Addisalem Workie Demsash, Mekonnen Kenate Hunde, Abiy Tassew Dubale, Teshome Bekana, Gemeda Wakgari Kitil, Milkias Dugassa Emanu, Mathias Nega Tadesse

“…<h4>Methods</h4>The study was examined by using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) criteria. …”
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Teaching Method for Software Measurement Process Based on Gamification or Serious Games: A Systematic Review of the Literature by Lennon Sales Furtado, Rafael Ferreira de Souza, João Luís dos Reis Lima, Sandro Ronaldo Bezerra Oliveira

“…This involves carrying out a systematic review of the literature, which is aimed at characterizing the state-of-the-art on the use of methods related to gamification and serious games in the abovementioned subjects. …”
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Living through the psychological consequences of COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review of effective mitigating interventions by Viroj Tangcharoensathien, Angkana Lekagul, Chawisa Suradom, Peeraya Piancharoen, Anamika Chattong

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Ethical challenges in palliative sedation of adults: protocol for a systematic review of current clinical practice guidelines by Cécile Jaques, Ralf J Jox, Martyna Tomczyk

“…This study protocol is reported in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis for Protocols criteria and registered on PROSPERO. …”
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Continuity of care with doctors—a matter of life and death? A systematic review of continuity of care and mortality by Kate Sidaway-Lee, Denis J Pereira Gray, Eleanor White, Angus Thorne, Philip H Evans

“…These significant protective effects occurred with both generalist and specialist doctors.Conclusions This first systematic review reveals that increased continuity of care by doctors is associated with lower mortality rates. …”
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Prevalence of platinum-induced ototoxicity among patients suffering from hematological malignancies – a systematic review by Aleksandra Janowiak-Majeranowska, Gazala Abdulaziz-Opiela, Jakub Osowski, Bogusław Mikaszewski

“…Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and meta- analyses guidelines, a systematic review was conducted to assess the incidence of ototoxicity among hematology patients undergoing platinum compound-based chemotherapy. …”
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Graphene-Based Materials for Bone Regeneration in Dentistry: A Systematic Review of In Vitro Applications and Material Comparisons by Azahara María Narváez-Romero, Francisco Javier Rodríguez-Lozano, María Pilar Pecci-Lloret

“…Materials and methods: The present systematic review was carried out using the PRISMA 2020 guideline. …”
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Bidirectional association between breast cancer and dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies by Fuxing Bao, Liang Yu, Xiaolei Zhang, Qier Mu

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Vitamin D Deficiency as a Risk Factor for Diabetic Retinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Claudia Elena Petrea, Laura Andreea Ghenciu, Roxana Iacob, Emil Robert Stoicescu, Dorel Săndesc

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Within-domain and across-domain compensation: a systematic review, integrative framework and future research agenda by Rui Wang, Chao Tian

“…In order to gain a deeper understanding of within-domain and across-domain compensation, we systematically review the existing literature in the field and propose a framework based on the ADO models. …”
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on time to treatment in head and neck cancer management: a systematic review by Malte Grumstrup Simonsen, Amanda-Louise Fenger Carlander, Kathrine Kronberg Jakobsen, Christian Grønhøj, Christian von Buchwald

“…Material and methods: A systematic search in PubMed and Embase was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Inclusion criteria were: (1) Studies including patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinomas; (2) Studies containing a comparison of time to treatment; (3) Studies containing a well-defined time interval with restrictions on health care due to COVID-19 and a well-defined time interval without restrictions. …”
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Quality of Life in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Mild Dementia Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review by Joanna Campbell, Louis Lavoie, Mariana Farraia, Rachel Huelin, Quanwu Zhang, Amir Abbas Tahami Monfared

“…Abstract Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) have a profound impact on patients' quality of life (QoL), with progressive declines occurring as the disease advances. This systematic review aims to summarize the published evidence on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in individuals with MCI due to AD and mild AD dementia. …”
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The correlation between resilience and mental health of adolescents and young adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shulai Luo, Jiangtao Hu, Junshuai Zhang, Zhengyang Mei, Zhongjian Tang, Shi Luo

“…Resilience has been well established as a positive factor in promoting and protecting mental health. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to quantify the correlation between resilience and mental health in AYAs by including relevant observational studies. …”
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Efficacy of vaccines based on chimeric or multiepitope antigens for protection against visceral leishmaniasis: A systematic review. by Karine Ferreira Lopes, Mariana Lourenço Freire, Silvane Maria Fonseca Murta, Edward Oliveira

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Antithrombotic therapy in adults with ectatic coronary artery disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Alireza Azarboo, Mohammad Shahabaddin Daneshvar, Alireza Sattari Abroy, Ramin Assempoor, Aryan Taghvaei, Ali Nasrollahizadeh, Mohsen Hajiqasemi, Amirhossein Ghaseminejad-Raeini, Kaveh Hosseini

“…Methods This systematic review and meta-analysis followed preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines as well as PRISMA extension statement for reporting of systematic reviews incorporating network meta-analyses and adhered to a registered predetermined methodology noted in the prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO) protocol. …”
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Frequent Seronegative Primary Hypothyroidism in Myxedema Coma in Japan: Three Case Reports With a Systematic Review by Yosuke Okuno, Kosuke Mukai, Yuri Tamura, Tomoaki Hayakawa, Atsunori Fukuhara, Iichiro Shimomura

“…While the overall characteristics of these cases were similar to those in previous reports, we noticed that all cases were negative for thyroid autoantibodies and an autopsy in one of the cases exhibited end-stage thyroiditis. During a systematic review of cases from 1999 to 2022, we also noticed that a significant proportion of myxedema coma was caused by seronegative primary hypothyroidism especially in Japan.…”
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