CD169 Expression in Lymph Nodes is Associated with Increased Infiltration of CD8+ T Cells in Tumors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Yong Wang, Xiao-Ting Wu, Jing Chen

“…High-quality randomized controlled trials on the association between CD169 and CD8 expression are needed to verify these effects.…”
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Gut microbiota in patients with sarcopenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Guangning Wang, Yujie Li, Huisong Liu, Xinjuan Yu

“…Patients with sarcopenia showed significantly reduced gut microbiota in α diversity, and β diversity was significantly different in 8/9 of included studies. …”
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Risk Factors of Periprocedural Bradycardia during Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients with Acute ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction by Yong Li, Shuzheng Lyu

“…We registered this study with WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP) (registration number: ChiCTR1900023214; registered date: 16 May 2019).…”
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Effects of starter cultures on the metabolite profile, antioxidant activities, and anti-aging properties of tapuy lees by Edward Kevin B. Bragais, Paul Mark B. Medina

“…Future studies should focus on clinical trials in humans to validate these findings and further explore the potential of tapuy lees as a natural, sustainable source of bioactive compounds.…”
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Efficacy of CAD/CAM Glass Fiber Posts for the Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth by Maira Alejandra Gutiérrez, Camilo Alejandro Guerrero, Paula Alejandra Baldion

“…Literature reviews, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, case reports, in vitro studies with <8 specimens, and noncomparative trials involving prefabricated or metal cast posts were excluded. …”
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Growth Characteristics of Sheep-Derived <i>Bacteroides fragilis</i> and Preliminary Research on Effects in Mice and Lambs by Cheng Cheng, Jinye Du, Jianping Tao, Darong Cheng

“…In a mouse model, <i>Bacteroides fragilis</i> intervention significantly alleviated colonic inflammation caused by <i>Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli</i> infection, enhanced tight junction protein expression, mitigated oxidative stress, and improved intestinal barrier function, with high-dose interventions showing superior effects. In lamb trials, <i>Bacteroides fragilis</i> intervention stopped diarrhea in four out of five lambs, partially restored intestinal microbiota diversity, and reduced the abundance of potential pathogens such as <i>Aerococcus suis</i> and <i>Corynebacterium camporealensis</i>. …”
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First versus second drop of capillary blood for monitoring blood glucose: a meta-analysis and systematic review by Xiaowan Dong, Chen Zhang, Tiantian Wu, Baimei Zhu

“…The result of subgroup analysis showed that there was no difference in the blood glucose values of the first two drops of blood measured by different blood glucose meters and different cleaning methods (all p > 0.05). …”
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Reliability of an Instrumented Pressure Walkway for Measuring Walking and Running Characteristics in Young, Athletic Individuals by Alyx Jorgensen, Matthew McManigal, Austin Post, David Werner, Christopher Wichman, Matthew Tao, Elizabeth Wellsandt

“… # Results All variables showed excellent reliability (ICC \> 0.995) for walking and running when measured using three, four, or five passes. …”
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Does task delegation to non-physician health professionals improve quality of diabetes care? Results of a scoping review. by Sanas Mirhoseiny, Tjarko Geelvink, Stephan Martin, Horst Christian Vollmar, Stephanie Stock, Marcus Redaelli

“…Randomised/non-randomised controlled trials and studies with a before/after design that described the delegation of tasks from physicians to non-physicians in diabetes care were included in the search. …”
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A European Approach to Irritable Bowel Syndrome Management by Michel Delvaux, Jacques Frexinos

“…Most of these drugs were developed several decades ago, and studies showing their efficacy have not reached the level of quality that is now required of randomized controlled trials. …”
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Analysis onThe Effect of Dap and NPK Fertilizers Applications on Broccoli Yield. by Bikorwomuhangi, Pastori

“…Broccoli, a nutrient-demanding vegetable crop, was subjected to field trials where varying applications of DAP and NPK fertilizers were compared. …”
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Microencapsulation of single-cell protein from various microalgae species by Purnama Sukardi, Tjahjo Winanto, , Hartoyo, Taufik Budhi Pramono, Eko Setyo Wibowo

“…Organoleptically, microcapsule showed that the color of capsule was dark green and smell fresh phytoplankton.   …”
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Recognizing and addressing burnout among healthcare workers in rural Nepal: a proof-of-concept study using Kern’s six-step theoretical framework by Raj Kumar Dangal, Eva Studer, Tula Krishna Gupta, Kristin Nguyen, Amit Suneja, Karuna Khadka, Shailina Bata Shrestha, Bibhav Acharya

“…Future studies can test the intervention impact in well-powered trials to support scale-up efforts to identify and address burnout.…”
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Suicidality and Illness Course Worsening in a Male Patient with Bipolar Disorder during Tamoxifen Treatment for ER+/HER2+ Breast Cancer by Claudia Carmassi, Francesco Pardini, Valerio Dell’Oste, Annalisa Cordone, Virginia Pedrinelli, Marly Simoncini, Liliana Dell’Osso

“…The clinical picture showed poor response to treatment trials based on various associations of mood-stabilising, antidepressants, and antipsychotic drugs. …”
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Efficacy of PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitors versus Chemotherapy in Lung Cancer with Brain Metastases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Xiaojun Yang, Yihong Zeng, Qinquan Tan, Zhihua Huang, Jun Jia, Guanming Jiang

“…We included 694 patients with BM from lung cancer from 11 randomized controlled trials. Statistical analysis showed that compared with chemotherapy, PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors could significantly prolong OS (hazard ratio HR=0.75, 95%confidence interval 95%CI=0.51–0.99) and PFS (HR=0.65, 95%CI=0.51–0.80). …”
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Effect of home-based interventions on basic activities of daily living for patients who had a stroke: a systematic review with meta-analysis by Ping Qin, Canxin Cai, Xuan Chen, Xijun Wei

“…Objectives To investigate the effectiveness of home-based interventions in improving the ability to do basic activities of daily living in patients who had a stroke.Methods Randomised controlled trials were searched through MEDLINE, Embase and CINAHL from their inception to 31 December 2021. …”
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African animal trypanocide resistance: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Ewan, Thomas MacLeod, Susan, Christina Welburn

“…ISM (SMD = −0.41, 95% CI: −0.96, 0.14; I2 = 5%, P = 0.38) showed multiple cross-resistance. Clinical studies also showed evidence of multi-drug resistance on DA and ISM (RR = 1.01, 95% CI: 0.71–1.43; I2 = 46%, P = 0.16). …”
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Acupuncture for somatosensory deficits after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shumeng Ren, Yuhang Chen, Yu Liu, Qiuyi Lv, Jing Peng, Lei Song, Yihuai Zou, Hua Zhang, Xing Chen

“…ObjectiveThis meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture for somatosensory deficits after stroke to provide the current best evidence for clinical practice.MethodsA systematic search was performed for eligible articles on the acupuncture for somatosensory deficits after stroke based on 14 databases. …”
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Is the Use of Tourniquets More Advantageous than Other Bleeding Control Techniques in Patients with Limb Hemorrhage? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Roberto Cirocchi, Dominica Prigorschi, Luca Properzi, Matteo Matteucci, Francesca Duro, Giovanni Domenico Tebala, Bruno Cirillo, Paolo Sapienza, Gioia Brachini, Sara Lauricella, Diletta Cassini, Antonia Rizzuto, Andrea Mingoli

“…Further research, including high-quality randomized controlled trials, is required, as well as awareness and education campaigns relating to proper tourniquet use in the prehospital setting.…”
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Assessment of Bowel Preparation Using Low-Volume Sulphate-Based Preparations in Comparison with Macrogols: A Multicenter, Randomized, Comparative Clinical Study of the 3rd Phase by Evgeny D. Fedorov, Viktor V. Veselov, Sergey V. Kashin, Ekaterina V. Tikhomirova, Alexey V. Veselov, Dmitry V. Zavyalov, Anne Kornowski, Tatyana Gorskaya, Magali Volteau, Thierry Ponchon

“…Despite the higher incidence of nausea in the OSS group, the patients showed significantly higher compliance with the OSS mode as compared to that of Macrogol.This study is registered with the ClinicalTrials.gov Registry of Clinical Trials, No. …”
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