Rapid and simple detection of Listeria monocytogenes using real closed dumbbell-mediated isothermal amplification by Yanli Zhang, Xinyao Wu, Yeling Zhong, Xuhan Chen, Fei Guo, Guifang Ouyang, Rui Mao

“…Suitable detection methods are needed to effectively control and prevent pathogenic L. monocytogenes infections.MethodsThis study aimed to develop a novel closed dumbbell-mediated isothermal amplification (CDA)-based assay to achieve rapid and simple detection of L. monocytogenes. …”
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Effects of Different Land Use Patterns on Soil Physicochemical Properties in the Loess Plateau Area by ZHANG Mengyue, ZHANG Zhaowei, YANG Yixuan, ZHANG Limin, LI Ruxiang, HAN Xiaoyang, LIN Wen

“…[Methods] This study used bare land as a control (CK), and set four different use patterns as conventional fertilization farmland (H), unfertilization farmland (L), and alfalfa grassland (A) in Changwu, Shaanxi Province since 2005. …”
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Course of Chronic Trypanosoma cruzi Infection after Treatment Based on Parasitological and Serological Tests: A Systematic Review of Follow-Up Studies. by Yanina Sguassero, Cristina B Cuesta, Karen N Roberts, Elizabeth Hicks, Daniel Comandé, Agustín Ciapponi, Sergio Sosa-Estani

“…The main sources of bias identified across cohort studies were the lack of control for confounding and attrition bias. In general, RCTs were judged as low risk of bias in all domains. …”
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A novel equation synthesis for estimating resting energy expenditure in prostate cancer patients by Nilüfer Acar Tek, Tevfik Koçak, Süleyman Yeşil, Tevfik Sinan Sözen

“…Methods The study was conducted as a cross-sectional case-control study and between December 2020 and May 2021 with 40 individuals over the age of 40 who applied to the Urology Clinic of Gazi University Faculty of Medicine. …”
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Study of the effectiveness of a supported intervention package in reducing the risk of avian influenza human exposure through the reduction of infections in poultry: Egypt, 2006–20... by Manal Fahim, Walaa Alim, Shimaa Abukamar, Rabeh El-Shesheny, Wael H. Roshdy, Hossam Hassan, Amira Mohsen, Salma Afifi, Mohamed Abdel Fattah, Radi Hammad, Amr Kandeel

“…Continued coordinated efforts between human and poultry sectors are needed to contribute to the elimination of the disease in Egypt.…”
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Efficacy and safety of various drug combinations in treating plaque Psoriasis: A meta-analysis [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Nayak Snehasis, Karshe Haji Ali, Pendyala Siri, Ngabo Herve, Sayed Zafar

“…Risk of bias assessment and funnel plots were employed to assess the heterogeneity of each paper. …”
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Technology-Based HIV Prevention Interventions for Men Who Have Sex With Men: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Wenting Huang, Daniel Stegmueller, Jason J Ong, Susan Schlueter Wirtz, Kunru Ning, Yuqing Wang, Guodong Mi, Fei Yu, Chenglin Hong, Jessica M Sales, Yufen Liu, Stefan D Baral, Patrick S Sullivan, Aaron J Siegler

“…However, many studies in this review did not include randomized designs or a control group. More rigorous study designs, such as randomized controlled trials, are needed, with outcome measurements that address the limitation of self-report outcomes to inform the development and implementation of future intervention programs. …”
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Alternative crops as a mitigation measure for elephant crop raiding in the eastern Okavango Panhandle by Tiroyaone A Matsika, Joseph A Adjetay, Motshwari Obopile, Anna C Songhurst, Graham McCulloch, Amanda Stronza

“…Maize (Zea mays L.) and sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) were controls, being crops typically targeted by elephants in crop raiding incidents. …”
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Creatinine to cystatin C ratio as a predictor of complications after laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery: a retrospective study by Li Jiale, Chen Qiaoming, Lan Jiuan, Fang Chuxuan, Wen Ningyu, Gan Jialiang, Tang Shuangyi

“…Older age, female, anemia, and malnutrition may have adverse effects on muscle mass in patients with colorectal cancer, but more research results are still needed.…”
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Serum fatty acid profiles in systemic lupus erythematosus and patient reported outcomes: The Michigan Lupus Epidemiology & Surveillance (MILES) Program by Kristen N. Gilley, Kristen N. Gilley, Jenifer I. Fenton, Suzanna M. Zick, Kexin Li, Lu Wang, Wendy Marder, Wendy Marder, W. Joseph McCune, Raghav Jain, Sidney Herndon-Fenton, Afton L. Hassett, Kamil E. Barbour, James J. Pestka, James J. Pestka, James J. Pestka, Emily C. Somers, Emily C. Somers, Emily C. Somers

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Diagnostic Efficacy of 11 SARS‐CoV‐2 Serological Assays for COVID‐19: A Meta‐Analysis and Adjusted Indirect Comparison of Diagnostic Test Accuracy by Ying Zhao, Minjie Zhang, Weiwei Liang, Lijiang Fang

“…Serological assays for SARS‐CoV‐2 were needed to support clinical diagnosis and epidemiological investigations. …”
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Psychosocial, pharmacological, and legal interventions for improving the psychosocial outcomes of children with substance misusing parents: A systematic review by Elizabeth Eggins, David B. Wilson, Joseph Betts, Sara Roetman, Ned Chandler‐Mather, Bronwyn Theroux, Sharon Dawe

“…Study participants needed to be comprised of families with children under the age of 18 with one or more currently substance‐misusing parents (or caregivers). …”
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Development of a clinical decision support tool for Primary care Management of lower Urinary tract Symptoms in men: the PriMUS study by Adrian Edwards, Ridhi Agarwal, Janine Bates, Alison Bray, Sarah Milosevic, Emma Thomas-Jones, Michael Drinnan, Marcus Drake, Peter Michell, Bethan Pell, Haroon Ahmed, Natalie Joseph-Williams, Kerenza Hood, Yemisi Takwoingi, Chris Harding

“…Future work Economic modelling, a feasibility trial and powered randomised controlled trial are needed to evaluate the Primary care Management of lower Urinary tract Symptoms tool in practice. …”
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Crop gains induced by diversification exceed crop losses to diseases and weeds in a low-input rice cultivation system by Koloina Rahajaharilaza, Cyrille Violle, Bertrand Muller, Kirsten vom Brocke, Jean Benoît Morel, Rémi Pelissier, Elsa Ballini, Delphine Luquet, Perle Ramavovololona, Florian Fort, Lucie Mahaut

“…Grain production and disease attacks by Pyricularia oryzea were assessed in all varieties and plots. Weed biomass was recorded in all plots. We also measured plant traits involved in plant-plant interactions - plant height and flowering time in particular - for all plots and varieties to identify generic assembly rules for optimizing the performance of varietal mixtures. …”
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Acupuncture Therapy in the Management of Orofacial Pain and Headaches: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ananya Neralla, Silpiranjan Mishra, Sangamesh Ningappa Chinnannavar, S. Bhuvaneshwari, Atul A. Bajoria, Dhirendra K. Singh

“…Systematic heterogeneity was revealed on funnel plots indicating the presence of publication bias. …”
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The effectiveness of modified constraint-induced movement therapy on upper limb function in children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Haiyan Wang, Jilan Zhou, Xiaojing Shan, Li Zhang

“…Further high-quality randomized controlled trials with standardized protocols and longer follow-up are needed. …”
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Efficacy and safety of moderate-intensity rosuvastatin plus ezetimibe versus high-intensity rosuvastatin monotherapy in the treatment of composite cardiovascular events with hyperc... by Lingyan Liu, Yongkun Deng, Lei Li, Xingbiao Yang, Zhaoheng Yin, Yong Lai

“…Future validation is needed with more long-term high-quality large samples.…”
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Effects of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists on Bone Metabolism in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Xin Li, Yang Li, Chen Lei

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Impact of ‘tutorial classes’ on learning outcomes, among medical students: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Venkata V.G. Raju S., Srinivas Chebrolu, Rajesh Potti, Sivakumar DCU

“…The risk of publication bias was assessed using funnel plots and Egger’s test. Results and analysis Eight studies were randomized controlled trials, seven were quasi-experimental studies, and seven were observational studies. …”
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Diagnostic value of osteopontin in ovarian cancer: a meta-analysis and systematic review. by Zhi-De Hu, Ting-Ting Wei, Min Yang, Ning Ma, Qing-Qin Tang, Bao-Dong Qin, Hai-Tao Fu, Ren-Qian Zhong

“…The publication bias was assessed using funnel plots and Deek's test. This search methodology resulted in 13 studies with a total of 839 ovarian cancer patients and 1439 controls in this meta-analysis. …”
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