Regular versus as-needed treatments for mild asthma in children, adolescents, and adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Prapaporn Pornsuriyasak, Sunatee Sa-nguansai, Kunlawat Thadanipon, Pawin Numthavaj, Gareth J. McKay, John Attia, Ammarin Thakkinstian

“…We aimed to update the evidence on the efficacy and safety of ICS-containing regimens, leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRA), and tiotropium relative to as-needed (AN) short-acting β2-agonists (SABA) in children (aged 6–11 years) and adolescents/adults. Methods A systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of regular and AN treatment for mild asthma was conducted (CRD42022352384). …”
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What is the evidence for efficacy of advance care planning in improving patient outcomes? A systematic review of randomised controlled trials by Chetna Malhotra, Mahham Shafiq, Ada Portia Macarubbo Batcagan-Abueg

“…Objectives To conduct an up-to-date systematic review of all randomised controlled trials assessing efficacy of advance care planning (ACP) in improving patient outcomes, healthcare use/costs and documentation.Design Narrative synthesis conducted for randomised controlled trials. …”
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Successful open defecation-free intervention in low- and middle-income countries: a qualitative synthesis systematic review protocol by Vera Yulyani, Iswanto Iswanto, Daniel Daniel, Fitrina Mahardani Kusumaningrum, Fatwa Sari Tetra Dewi

“…A ConQual Summary will be used to assess confidence in the findings.Ethics and dissemination The findings of the systematic review will be disseminated through a publication in a peer-reviewed journal and presented at a relevant conference. …”
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Intervening to Reduce Sedentary Behaviors and Childhood Obesity among School-Age Youth: A Systematic Review of Randomized Trials by May May Leung, Alen Agaronov, Kateryna Grytsenko, Ming-Chin Yeh

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Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Targeted Therapies for Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis by Yusi Chen, Fang Li, Jun Luo, Jingyuan Chen, Peng Luo, Jiang Li

“…In addition to traditional meta-analysis, we also performed NMA in our systematic review, as deployed in a previous protocol (PROSPERO: CRD42020173765). …”
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Effect of Low-Load Blood Flow Restriction Training After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review by Baris B. Koc, Alexander Truyens, Marion J.L.F. Heymans, Edwin J.P. Jansen, Martijn G.M. Schotanus

“… # Purpose The present systematic review aimed to investigate the effect of LL-BFR training on quadriceps strength, quadriceps mass, knee joint pain, and ACL graft laxity after ACL reconstruction compared to non-BFR training…”
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Enhancing cancer care through a knowledge-sharing model: a systematic review of Project ECHO® programmes in India by Sangeeta Bhuyan, Shikha Yadav, Amit Verma, Shama Bhati, Ankit Anand, Sandeep Bhalla, Apoorva Karan Rai

“…The review aimed to assess the scale and impact of ECHO’s initiatives, evaluate findings, examine the model’s implementation, and assess its acceptability among healthcare professionals (HCPs) in preventing and treating cancer. Method This systematic review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. …”
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Risk of Symptomatic Intracranial Hemorrhage After Mechanical Thrombectomy in Randomized Clinical Trials: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Abdullah Reda, Alireza Hasanzadeh, Sherief Ghozy, Hossein Sanjari Moghaddam, Tanin Adl Parvar, Mohsen Motevaselian, Ramanathan Kadirvel, David F. Kallmes, Alejandro Rabinstein

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Armed violent conflict and healthcare-seeking behavior for maternal and child health in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review. by Gbadebo Collins Adeyanju, Pia Schrage, Rabiu Ibrahim Jalo, Liliana Abreu, Max Schaub

“…A data extraction instrument was modelled along the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews and the Centre for Reviews and Dissemination of Systematic Reviews.…”
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Molecular epidemiology of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases and carbapenemases-producing Shigella in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Namwin Siourimè Somda, Rabbi Nyarkoh, Abel Tankoano, Ouindgueta Juste Isidore Bonkoungou, Patience B. Tetteh-Quarcoo, Eric S. Donkor

“…There is however insufficient knowledge regarding the molecular epidemiology of Shigella strains producing beta-lactamases in Africa. This systematic review investigated the scientific literature on the molecular epidemiology of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) and carbapenemases producing Shigella in Africa. …”
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Early versus late nephrology referral and patient outcomes in chronic kidney disease: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis by Linan Cheng, Nan Hu, Di Song, Li Liu, Yuqing Chen

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Systematic review of amyloid-beta clearance proteins from the brain to the periphery: implications for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and therapeutic targets by Letian Huang, Mingyue Liu, Ze Li, Bing Li, Jiahe Wang, Ke Zhang

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Systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of abnormal expression of long non coding RNA on the prognosis of acute myeloid leukemia by Guihong Liu, Liangliang Sun, Peng Lv, Rong Qiao, Lihang Wang, Arong Jin

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Chronic kidney disease among people living with HIV on TDF based regimen: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Taklo Simeneh Yazie, Wondimeneh Shibabaw Shiferaw, Asaye Alamneh Gebeyehu, Assefa Agegnehu Teshome, Zenaw Debasu Addisu, Abebe Muche Belete

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Tackling ALT-positive neuroblastoma: is it time to redefine risk classification systems? A systematic review with IPD meta-analysis by Marta Avinent-Pérez, Frank Westermann, Samuel Navarro, Amparo López-Carrasco, Rosa Noguera

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Medical versus surgical methods of early abortion: protocol for a systematic review and environmental scan of patient decision aids by Rachel Thompson, Kyla Z Donnelly

“…For the environmental scan, we will identify decision aids by supplementing the systematic review search with Internet-based searches and key informant consultation. …”
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Aetiology of vaginal discharge, urethral discharge, and genital ulcer in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-regression. by Julia Michalow, Magdalene K Walters, Olanrewaju Edun, Max Wybrant, Bethan Davies, Tendesayi Kufa, Thabitha Mathega, Sungai T Chabata, Frances M Cowan, Anne Cori, Marie-Claude Boily, Jeffrey W Imai-Eaton

“…However, underlying aetiologies and consequent treatment suitability are uncertain without regular assessment. This systematic review estimated the distribution, trends, and determinants of aetiologies for vaginal discharge, urethral discharge, and genital ulcer in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).…”
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GLOBAL PREVALENCE OF CHLAMYDIA INFECTION AMONG WILD BIRDS AS PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS by T. I. Mamun, J. Rahman, M. J. Hossain, R. Hasan, M. T. Neoaj, M. M. Mia

“…The present study investigated wild birds Chlamydia prevalence using a systematic review and meta-analysis. Scientific papers from Sco-pus, PubMed, Google Scholar, and local journals were evaluated between November 1 and December 10, 2022. …”

Safety Assessment of Glucose-Lowering Drugs and Importance of Structured Education during Ramadan: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Rashmi Shiju, Ayesha Akhil, Smitha Thankachan, Jaakko Tuomilehto, Monira Al Arouj, Abdullah Bennakhi

“…Therefore, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature to determine the safety and efficacy of different classes of drugs and the importance of structured education during Ramadan. …”
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The Diagnostic Performance of 18F-FDG PET/CT in Recurrent Pancreatic Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Gu A, Yuezhan Shan, Huasong Huo, Chao Ding, Caixia Sun

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