Efficacy of High-Voltage Pulsed Radiofrequency in Zoster-Associated Pain: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review by Yinghao Song, Ziheng Yu, Jingjing Guan, Haisheng Wu, Jinglang Zhang, Liu Qiaoling, Min Yuan, Xinzhi Cheng, Bingyu Ling

“…The purpose of this paper was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of H-PRF in the management of ZAP. …”
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What are the perceptions and experiences of adults using mobile applications for self-management in diabetes? A systematic review by Benedict Hayhoe, Azeem Majeed, Geva Greenfield, Ana Luísa Neves, Henock B Taddese, Kalthum Patail, Hui Hsuan Pai

“…Mobile applications have emerged as promising digital tools in helping patients to self-manage their conditions. We conducted systematic review to explore the perceptions and experiences of adults with types 1, 2 and gestational diabetes using mobile applications for self-management in diabetes.Design A systematic review of published primary studies exploring perceptions and experiences of adults living with types 1, 2 and gestational diabetes who used/have used mobile applications for self-management. …”
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Vascular Closure Devices versus Manual Compression in Cardiac Interventional Procedures: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Naidong Pang, Jia Gao, Binghang Zhang, Min Guo, Nan Zhang, Meng Sun, Rui Wang

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Validity and Reliability of Dynamic and Functional Balance Tests in People Aged 19-54: A Systematic Review by Kim J Lesch, Sanni Tuomisto, Heikki O Tikkanen, Mika Venojärvi

“…Exclusion criteria excluded studies involving participants with chronic diseases or musculoskeletal disorders, systematic reviews, professional athletes, and those lacking specific participant age information. …”
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Predictive value of bile acids as metabolite biomarkers for gallstone disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Xu Han, Juan Wang, Yingnan Wu, Hao Gu, Ning Zhao, Xing Liao, Miao Jiang

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The role of social, economic, and medical marginalization in cancer clinical trial participation inequities: A systematic review by Grace Ann Hanvey, Hannah Johnson, Gabriel Cartagena, Duane E. Dede, Janice L. Krieger, Kathryn M. Ross, Deidre B. Pereira

“…Four databases were systematically queried for articles addressing CCT participation inequities across these marginalizing indicators, using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. …”
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A systematic review of impact of person-centred interventions for serious physical illness in terms of outcomes and costs by Richard Harding, Sridhar Venkatapuram, Alessandra Giusti, Ruwayda Petrus, Liz Gwyther, Lindsay Farrant, I Petersen, Amelia Cook, Kennedy Bashan Nkhoma

“…Focusing on delivery, we aimed to review and evaluate the evidence from interventions that aimed to deliver PCC for people with serious physical illness and identify models of PCC interventions.Methods Systematic review of literature using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. …”
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Immunogenicity, Efficacy, and Effectiveness of Two-Dose and Shorter Schedules of Hepatitis E Vaccine: A Systematic Review by Bilal Azam, Melanie Marti, Amit Goel, Rakesh Aggarwal

“…We, therefore, undertook a systematic review of data on immunogenicity, efficacy, and effectiveness of alternative accelerated schedules. …”
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Potentiality of algorithms and artificial intelligence adoption to improve medication management in primary care: a systematic review by Gianfranco Damiani, Antonio Oliva, Gerardo Altamura, Massimo Zedda, Mario Cesare Nurchis, Giovanni Aulino, Aurora Heidar Alizadeh, Francesca Cazzato, Gabriele Della Morte, Matteo Caputo, Simone Grassi, Maria Teresa Riccardi, Martina Sapienza, Giorgio Sessa

“…The search strategy and the study selection were conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses and the Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcome framework. …”
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Selection strategy for encapsulation of hydrophilic and hydrophobic ingredients with food-grade materials: A systematic review and analysis by Ruihan Huang, Hongdong Song, Sen Li, Xiao Guan

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Bilateral internal iliac artery ligation in trauma patients with severe pelvic hemorrhage: A systematic review. by Soon Tak Jeong, Do Wan Kim, Wu Seong Kang

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Severe pelvic hemorrhage significantly contributes to mortality in trauma patients, yet the most effective treatment for severe pelvic injuries remains unclear. This systematic review evaluates the mortality and morbidity associated with bilateral internal iliac artery ligation (BIIAL) in patients experiencing severe hemorrhage from traumatic pelvic fractures.…”
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A Rare Cause of Childhood Cerebellitis-Influenza Infection: A Case Report and Systematic Review of Literature by Şule Gökçe, Zafer Kurugol, Aslı Aslan

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Timing of Rebleeding in High-Risk Peptic Ulcer Bleeding after Successful Hemostasis: A Systematic Review by Sara El Ouali, Alan N Barkun, Myriam Martel, Davide Maggio

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Genetic and peripheral biomarkers of comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury: a systematic review by Kiriana Cowansage, Reshmi Nair, Jose M. Lara-Ruiz, Daniel E. Berman, Courtney C. Boyd, Tiffany L. Milligan, Daniel Kotzab, Dawn M. Bellanti, Lisa M. Shank, Maria A. Morgan, Derek J. Smolenski, Ida Babakhanyan, Nancy A. Skopp, Daniel P. Evatt, Marija S. Kelber

“…This PROSPERO-registered systematic review evaluates the current body of literature on genetic and peripheral biomarkers associated with comorbid TBI and PTSD.MethodsSearches were conducted in four databases (PubMed, PsycInfo, PTSDPubs, Scopus). …”
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Medication nonadherence and its associated factors in psychiatric patients in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Parthasarathy Ramamurthy, Arya Jayasree, Susan Solomon, Vishnu V. Rudravaram, Vikas Menon, Pradeep Thilakan

“…A total of 42 studies (pooled N = 6,268) were included in the systematic review. Among these, 32 studies (pooled N = 4,964) reported the prevalence of MNA and hence were eligible for meta analysis. …”
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Interventions for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Management Among Indigenous Children and Youth: A Systematic Review by Edmund Wedam Kanmiki, Yaqoot Fatima, Thuy Linh Duong, Roslyn Von Senden, Tolassa W. Ushula, Abdullah A. Mamun

“…To contribute towards addressing this health disparity, evidence‐based culturally appropriate interventions are urgently needed. This systematic review examines interventions designed to improve the prevention and management of T2DM among Indigenous children and youth. …”
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The Influence of Socio-Affective Relationships Between Adolescents in Educational Experiences of Cooperation–Opposition: A Systematic Review by Paula Pla-Pla, Silvester Franchi, Pere Lavega-Burgués, Unai Sáez de Ocáriz

“…Physical Education (PE) is particularly significant, because it integrates cooperative–opposition activities, which blend collaboration and competition, fostering socio-emotional development. This systematic review aimed to investigate how PE contributes to coexistence and socio-affective well-being in adolescents aged 12 to 18. …”
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A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Core Stability Exercises in Patients with Non-Specific Low Back Pain by Zachary Smrcina, Sarah Woelfel, Christopher Burcal

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Diagnostic Accuracy of Monofilament Tests for Detecting Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Fengyi Wang, Jiaqi Zhang, Jiadan Yu, Shaxin Liu, Rengang Zhang, Xichao Ma, Yonghong Yang, Pu Wang

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Exploring the impact of telemedicine in chronic patients from diverse socioeconomic contexts: systematic review of qualitative studies by Yuzhe Li, Qifang Shi, Jing Yang, Li Ran

“…We should actively solve the problems and maximize the functions of telemedicine.ObjectiveTo explore the application and improvement of telemedicine in chronic disease self-management to provide important insights from functional module analysis for stakeholders, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to promote the development of telemedicine in chronic disease management.DesignWe conducted a systematic review and qualitative synthesis of five English databases including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and Scopus, as well as three Chinese databases: China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), WanFang and VIP database. …”
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