HIV and Menopause: A Systematic Review of the Effects of HIV Infection on Age at Menopause and the Effects of Menopause on Response to Antiretroviral Therapy by Kentaro Imai, Madeline Y. Sutton, Rennatus Mdodo, Carlos del Rio

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Systematic review on the compliance of WHO guidelines in the management of patients with advanced HIV disease in Africa: The case of cryptococcal antigen screening. by Zuhura Mbwana Ally, Jackline Vicent Mbishi, Mariam Salim Mbwana, Hafidha Mhando Bakari, Swalehe Mustafa Salim, Zarin Nudar Rodoshi, Muhidin Ibrahim Hundisa, Rebecca Mesfin Sileshi, Biruk Demisse Ayalew, Rahma Musoke, Lynn Moshi, Yousef Elias Fakhoury, Haji Mbwana Ally, Habib Omari Ramadhani

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Preventing suicide by restricting access to Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs): A systematic review of international evidence since 2017. by Bruna Rubbo, Chao-Ying Tu, Lucy Barrass, Shu-Sen Chang, Flemming Konradsen, David Gunnell, Michael Eddleston, Chris Metcalfe, Duleeka Knipe

“…Suicide is a leading cause of death worldwide. A previous systematic review showed that regulations limiting access to highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs) were successful in preventing suicides. …”
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Enhanced adherence counselling completion rates, viral load suppression in people with HIV in Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis by Hafidha M. Bakari, Oluwafemi Alo, Mariam S. Mbwana, Swalehe M. Salim, Zuhura M. Ally, Rahma Musoke, Emilie Ludeman, Taylor Lascko, Natalia Blanco, Habib O. Ramadhani

“…Methods Through systematic review, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane CENTRAL and clinicaltrials.gov were searched for articles published between January 2016 and December 2022. …”
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Evaluating the feasibility of modern external beam radiotherapy as an alternative approach to brachytherapy in endometrial cancer treatment: A systematic review by Martina Ferioli, Gabriella Macchia, Savino Cilla, Claudio Malizia, Anna Myriam Perrone, Luca Tagliaferri, Milly Buwenge, Francesco Deodato, Erika Galietta, Costanza M. Donati, Arina A. Zamfir, Lidia Strigari, Silvia Cammelli, Pierandrea De Iaco, Alessio G. Morganti

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Systematic review of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) applications in the preoperative planning and treatment assessment of brain tumors by Hamad Yahia Abu Mhanna, Ahmad Fairuz Omar, Yasmin Md Radzi, Ammar A. Oglat, Hanan Fawaz Akhdar, Haytham Al Ewaidat, Abdallah Almahmoud, Abdel-Baset Bani Yaseen, Laith Al Badarneh, Omar Alhamad, Laith Alhamad

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Do preoperative interventions affect patient satisfaction or expectation fulfilment following total hip arthroplasty? A systematic review by April-Rose Matt, Joanne L. Kemp, Andrea B. Mosler, Lucy Salmon, Diogo Almeida Gomes, Alysha De Livera, Erica Hateley, Adam L. Semciw

“…With THA numbers projected to rapidly increase, the efficacy of perioperative models of care should be explored. This systematic review aimed to investigate the impact of preoperative interventions on patient satisfaction following THA. …”
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Disparities in response to mRNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccines according to sex and age: A systematic review by Michelle Bachmann, Nejla Gültekin, Zeno Stanga, Jan S. Fehr, Ismail I. Ülgür, Patricia Schlagenhauf

“…For ongoing and future immunization campaigns globally, there is a need to evaluate the impact of population demographics such as age and sex, on vaccine efficacy and safety. Methods: This systematic review (PROSPERO ID CRD42023328245) conducted according to PRISMA guidelines evaluates the impact of age and sex on the safety and efficacy of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccinations administrated in 15 studies that were chosen according to strict criteria. …”
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Benefits and Risks of Clopidogrel vs. Aspirin Monotherapy after Recent Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Maurizio Paciaroni, Birsen Ince, Bo Hu, Jiann-Shing Jeng, Kursad Kutluk, Liping Liu, Min Lou, Vladimir Parfenov, Ka Sing Lawrence Wong, Babak Zamani, Dara Paek, Jung Min Han, Michael del Aguila, Shalini Girotra

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Prognostic Accuracy of qSOFA and SIRS for Mortality in the Emergency Department: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Prospective Studies by Hailin Ruan, Dianshan Ke, Dalin Liao

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The efficacy and safety of fluvoxamine in patients with COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis from randomized controlled trials. by Qiufeng Zhou, Guozheng Zhao, Yu Pan, Ying Zhang, Yuehua Ni

“…<h4>Background</h4>Recently, several randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of fluvoxamine have been successfully conducted for the treatment of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of fluvoxamine in patients with COVID-19.…”
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A systematic review of Aspilia africana (Pers.) C.D. adams traditional medicinal uses, phytoconstituents, bioactivities, and toxicities by Roggers Gang, Denis Okello, Yeongjun Ban, Youngmin Kang

“…Relevant research findings were retrieved and organized from various databases, including PubMed and ScienceDirect, in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. To date, 149 phytochemicals have been identified from various A. africana parts and they primarily belong to the classes of terpenoids, lipids, hydrocarbons, phenolics, and esters. …”
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Motor Imagery and Mental Practice in the Subacute and Chronic Phases in Upper Limb Rehabilitation after Stroke: A Systematic Review by Enrique Villa-Berges, Ana Alejandra Laborda Soriano, Orosia Lucha-López, José Miguel Tricas-Moreno, Mar Hernández-Secorún, Miguel Gómez-Martínez, César Hidalgo-García

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Association of non-selective β blockers with the development of renal dysfunction in liver cirrhosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiangbo Xu, Fangbo Gao, Ting Wang, Zuyao Yang, Qingchun Zhao, Xingshun Qi

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Effectiveness and adverse effects of immersive technologies used for rehabilitation of patients with non-specific neck pain: a systematic review by Joanna S. Kostka, Agnieszka Zawadzka-Fabijan, Dariusz Działa, Bogumiła Bruc, Magdalena Pruszyńska, Gabriela Figas, Rory J. O'Connor, Antti Malmivaara, Jolanta E. Kujawa

“…Methods: A systematic literature search of randomized controlled trials was conducted using Medline (PubMed), Embase (Ovid), Scopus, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, WHO, Pedro, and ClinicalTrials.gov. …”
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Effect of exercise training on cardiac autonomic function in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Sohini Raje, G Arun Maiya, Padmakumar R, Mukund A. Prabhu, Krishnananda Nayak, Shivashankara KN, BA Shastry, Megha Nataraj

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Exploring the Use of Smartwatches and Activity Trackers for Health-Related Purposes for Children Aged 5 to 11 years: Systematic Review by Lauren Thompson, Sydney Charitos, Jon Bird, Paul Marshall, Amberly Brigden

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Worldwide Prevalence of Occupational Exposure to Needle Stick Injury among Healthcare Workers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Dechasa Adare Mengistu, Sina Temesgen Tolera, Yohannes Mulugeta Demmu

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Transfer Accuracy of 3D-Printed Customized Devices in Digital Indirect Bonding: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Alessandra Campobasso, Giovanni Battista, Gianluigi Fiorillo, Giulia Caldara, Eleonora Lo Muzio, Domenico Ciavarella, Giorgio Gastaldi, Lorenzo Lo Muzio

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Physical activity for children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a protocol of a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ole Jakob Storebø, Marie-Louise Jensen, Merete Bender Bjerrum, Marianne Vamosi

“…Previous systematic reviews on the effect of physical activity in children and adolescents with ADHD have several methodological and conceptual limitations. …”
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