Factors influencing sleep disorders in perimenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Weisi Zeng, Jialan Xu, Ying Yang, Meiling Lv, Xin Chu

“…Two researchers independently performed literature screening, quality evaluation and data extraction, and Stata16.0 software were used for Meta-analysis.ResultsA total of 12 studies involving 11,928 perimenopausal women with sleep disorders were included. …”
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Stakeholders’ experiences, perceptions and satisfaction with an electronic appointment system: a qualitative content analysis by Faezeh Ostadmohammadi, Ehsan Nabovati, Fatemeh Rangraze Jeddi, Leila Shokrizadeh Arani

“…The interviews were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Results The findings derived from the semi-structured interview data revealed that the problems with the appointment system fell into two main themes: "Problems Related to Planning and Management of the Electronic Appointment System" and "Non-managerial Problems of the Electronic Appointment System". …”
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Impact of Adjuvant Use of Midodrine to Intravenous Vasopressors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ahmad Al-Abdouh, Sadam Haddadin, Atul Matta, Ahmad Jabri, Mahmoud Barbarawi, Waiel Abusnina, Qais Radideh, Mohammed Mhanna, Dante A. Suffredini, Erin D. Michos

“…A total of 6 studies were found that met inclusion criteria and had sufficient data for our quantitative analysis (1 randomized controlled trial and 5 retrospective studies). …”
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From Nasion to Sellion: repositioning landmarks for radioprotection-tailored 3D cephalometric analysis by Marco Serafin, Benedetta Baldini, Elisa Boccalari, Salvatore Bocchieri, Sergio Sambataro, Chiarella Sforza, Giuseppe Baselli, Gianluca Martino Tartaglia, Alberto Caprioglio

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Influence of sacroiliac joint variation on clinical features of axial spondyloarthritis: a comparative analysis by Denis Poddubnyy, Torsten Diekhoff, Sevtap Tugce Ulas, Fabian Proft, Valeria Rios Rodriguez, Judith Rademacher, Juliane Greese, Katharina Ziegeler, Carolina Dominguez Aleixo, Maximilian Lindholz

“…Our investigation aims to evaluate whether anatomical variations influence the clinical presentation of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA).Methods In this propensity score matched post hoc analysis documented clinical data from four prospective clinical cohorts was assessed. …”
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Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials: Efficacy and Safety of Colchicine for Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease by Elie Akl, Nazanin Sahami, Christopher Labos, Jacques Genest, Ali Zgheib, Nicolo Piazza, Sanjit Jolly

“…Study-level data on efficacy and safety outcomes were pooled using the Peto method. …”
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Proteomic analysis of spinal dorsal horn in prior exercise protection against neuropathic pain by Binglin Chen, Jiabao Guo, Chan Gong, Chenchen Zhu, Yang Wu, Shengbo Wang, Yili Zheng, Haixia Lu

“…A total of 122 proteins with significant changes in abundance were detected after CCI surgery, and 55 proteins were detected in the comparison between the CCI_Ex and CCI groups. GO and KEGG enrichment analysis revealed that oxygen transport capacity and the complement and coagulation cascades may be the critical mechanism by which prior exercise protects against NP. …”
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The corneal biomechanical changes of phacoemulsification in cataract patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Xinru Li, Xiaofeng Li, Lintong Tan, Hu Chen, Yuan Lai

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>Included data analysis indicated that the values of CCT, CH, CRF and IOPg showed statistical change in cataract patients after phacoemulsification surgeries compared with control groups. …”
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Cyber-security governance framework pillars for Zimbabwean local authorities by Brian Chundu, Tavengwa Masamha, Obert Sifile

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Efficacy and safety of sequential therapy for primary osteoporosis with bone formation promoters followed by bone resorption inhibitors: a meta-analysis by Yuxin Liu, Xin Liu, Yuefeng Wu, Tao Luo

“…Abstract Objective Through this study we aimed to present the latest and most comprehensive pooled analysis, providing an updated evaluation of the efficacy and safety of sequential therapy for primary osteoporosis, using bone formation promoters followed by bone resorption inhibitors. …”
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Use of amantadine in traumatic brain injury: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by João Félix, Luísa Araújo, Antônio Henriques, Ana Pereira, Saul Carneiro

“…However, the efficacy of this drug in TBI patients remains poorly defined.MethodsWe performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials (RCTs) evaluating the effects of amantadine in TBI patients. …”
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Anthropometrics Analysis of Mental Foramen and Accessory Mental Foramen in Zambian Adult Human Mandibles by Balakrishnan Subramanian, Severine N. Anthony, Lumamba Mubbunu, Chitinti Hachombwa, Majuto S. Mlawa, Mudhihiri M. Majambo, Rajab M. Sasi

“…All measurements were performed using a Digital Vernier Calliper and statistically analysed for per cent frequency and mean and standard deviations, and we performed the one sample t-test for comparative analysis. Data were considered significant at p<0.05. …”
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Analysis of the predictive value of the prostate-specific antigen-to-neutrophil ratio for the diagnosis of prostate cancer by Yuxuan Chen, Haisheng Yan, Yaoqin Xu, Kexin Chen, Runqin Yang, Jiali Yang, Ruian Zhu, Rui Lin, Jiang Wang, Jie Liu, Pingsheng Gao, Lei Pang, Lexin Wang

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Nicotine is associated with smoking dependence and vascular inflammation through cotinine: A mediation analysis by Kumboyono Kumboyono, Indah N. Chomsy, Nadya N. Shalshabilla, Hidayat Sujuti, Arie Srihardyastutie, Cholid T. Tjahjono, Teuku Heriansyah, Titin A. Wihastuti

“…Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with 200 participants grouped into two groups based on their smoking status: 100 smokers and 100 non-smokers. …”
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Pre-diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors in NAFLD patients: a retrospective comparative analysis by Azam Teimouri, Zahra Ebrahimpour, Awat Feizi, Bijan Iraj, Elahe Saffari, Mojtaba Akbari, Mozhgan Karimifar

“…The aim of the present study was to assess the frequency of pre-diabetes and evaluate the cardiometabolic risk factors among NAFLD patients, comparing those with pre-diabetes to those with normal glucose tolerance.MethodsIn the current retrospective case-control study, the data of 1031 NAFLD patients was retrieved. …”
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Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation for patients with atrial fibrillation receiving catheter ablation: protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial (RCT) with embedded... by Gregory Y H Lip, Helen Jones, Mark T Mills, Dhiraj Gupta, Lawrence Foweather, Benjamin JR Buckley, Charlotte Fitzhugh

“…Semistructured interviews and focus groups with patients and clinicians will be used to gather data on the acceptability of the intervention and study procedures. …”
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GIS MODELLING IN THEMATIC MAPPING OF LAND COVER CHANGES IN THE FOREST-STEPPE REGION OF RUSSIA by ELIZAVETA KHAZIEVA

“…Cartographic modelling is a general methodology for the analysis and synthesis of geographical data. It employs what amount to an algebra in which single-factor maps are treated as variables that can be flexibly manipulated using an integrated set of functions (Paul et. al., 1991). …”
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Association between secondhand smoke exposure and hypertension in never smokers: a cross-sectional survey using data from Korean National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey... by Young Sik Park, Chang-Hoon Lee, Sang Haak Lee, Kwang-Ha Yoo, Yu-Il Kim, Chul Min Ahn, Ju Ock Kim, Ju-Heon Park, Jae Yeol Kim, Eun Mi Chun, Tae-Hoon Jung

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Body mass index and risk of knee osteoarthritis: systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies by Huaqing Zheng, Changhong Chen

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Cooperative Learning Instructional Approach and Student’s Biology Achievement: A Quasi-Experimental Evaluation of Jigsaw Cooperative Learning Model in Secondary Schools in Gedeo Zo... by Yidnekachew Awraris Kebede, Firew Kebede Zema, Girma Moti Geletu, Samuel Assefa Zinabu

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