Risk factors for the recurrence of atrial fibrillation after catheter ablation: a meta-analysis by Gonghao Li, Yanli Zhao, Zhongxing Peng, Yunfeng Zhao

“…All statistical evaluations were conducted with RevMan5.3 software. Results In total, 44 articles and 62,674 patients were included. …”
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Risk Factors for the Occurrence of Rebound Pain After Intercostal Nerves Block in Three-Port Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Case-Control Study by Wan C, Kong M, Shen Q, Lu W, Shen X

“…IBM SPSS Statistics 25.0 software was used for statistical analysis.Results: Data were collected from 700 patients. …”
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Pharmacokinetics of difloxacin after single intravenous, oral and intramuscular administration in pigeons by Yang-Guang Jin, Yue Liu, Yan-Ni Zhang, Yu-Xin Chen, Long-Ji Sun, Shi-Hao Li, Wen-Rui Wang, Fan Yang

“…Pharmacokinetic parameters were determined using Phoenix software and a non-compartmental analysis (NCA) approach. …”
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Levosimendan and Global Longitudinal Strain Assessment in Sepsis (GLASSES 1): a study protocol for an observational study by Iacopo Cappellini, Alessandra Melai, Lucia Zamidei, Maddalena Parise, Simone Cipani, Guglielmo Consales

“…Enrolled participants will undergo an echocardiographic examination using the Vivid S6 ultrasound machine (General Electric, Northville, Michigan) and a 3.6 MHz cardiology probe through which the apical projections of chambers 2, 3 and 4 will be acquired; this is necessary to calculate the global longitudinal strain (GLS) using EchoPAC* Clinical Workstation Software (General Electric). A dobutamine infusion will be started in these patients; 24 hours later CI and SVI will be recalculated using EV1000/VolumeView and then a levosimendan infusion will begin for 24 hours. …”
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Internet-based cognitive–behavioural therapy for insomnia (ICBT-i): a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials by Jia Chen, Juan Liu, Yuan-yuan Ye, Ni-ka Chen, Ling Lin, Ya-zhen Liu, Ying Lang, Xun-jun Li, Xin-ju Yang, Xiao-jiang Jiang

“…RevMan 5.2 and Stata 13.0 meta-analysis software were used to perform statistical analysis.Results 14 records for 15 studies (1013 experimental group participants, 591 waiting list group participants) were included. …”
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Computerized QT and QTc Measurements From Bedside ICU Monitors Are Similar to Those Derived From a Standard 12‐Lead ECG by Arthur Murray, Karolina Ho, Thomas J. Hoffmann, Gopika K. Ganesh, Shelvin Prasad, Sarah Berger, Cass Sandoval, Amy Larsen, Hildy Schell‐Chaple, Michele M. Pelter

“…Our hospital recently introduced bedside monitors in the intensive care unit (ICU) with continuous QT/QTc software. However, only four of the seven available ECG leads are used. …”
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Numerical Analysis of the Influence of Rectangular Deflectors and Geometry of L-Shaped Channel over the Performance of a Savonius Turbine by Andrei Luís Garcia Santos, Jaifer Corrêa Martins, Liércio André Isoldi, Gustavo da Cunha Dias, Luiz Alberto Oliveira Rocha, Jeferson Avila Souza, Elizaldo Domingues dos Santos

“…The numerical solution was obtained with the finite-volume method using the Ansys FLUENT software (version 2021 R1). The <i>k</i>-<i>ω</i> shear stress transport turbulence closure model is used. …”
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The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Therapy on Disease signs and Symptoms and Psychological Distress in Women with Oral Lichen Planus by Fatemeh Sarebannezhad, Abdollah Omidi, Zahra Zanjani, Elaheh Ghasemzadeh Hoseini, Narges Gholizadeh

“…Data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 22). Results: In the experimental group, the mean scores for stress, anxiety, and depression in the post-test phase were 9.29±4.22, 5.94±3.92, and 7.00±5.55, respectively. …”
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Systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence and risk factors of oral frailty among older adults by Pingping Huang, Linjing Wu, Rongxiang Zhang, Rongxiang Zhang, Shiqi Chen, Shiqi Chen, Yu Zhang, Yuan Chen, Yuan Chen

“…Literature screening, data extraction, and quality assessment were independently performed by two researchers, followed by data analysis using Stata 17 software. This study has been registered with PROSPERO.ResultsA total of 35 studies involving 202,864 participants were analyzed. …”
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The application of pigment-protein fraction from Nannochloropsis oculata on β-actin response of Cromileptes altivelis infected with viral nervous necrosis by Uun Yanuhar, Achmad Khumaidi

“…PPF was applied through the sonde method and analyzed with immunohistochemistry technique and Immunoratio software. The results showed that PPF was able to increase β-actin expression on all treatments: A (34.9%), B (38.1%), C (39.1%), and D (51.6%). …”
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Mapping Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes in Hunan Province, China by Temesgen Yihunie Akalu, Archie C. A. Clements, Zuhui Xu, Liqiong Bai, Kefyalew Addis Alene

“…These covariates were linked to a map of Hunan Province and DR-TB notification data using R software version 4.4.0. The spatial clustering of poor treatment outcomes was analyzed using the local Moran’s I and Getis–Ord statistics. …”
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Whole exome sequencing-based homologous recombination deficiency test for epithelial ovarian cancer by Ying-Cheng Chiang, Hsien-Neng Huang, Kuan-Ting Kuo, Wuh-Liang Hwu, Po-Han Lin

“…The WES-based HRD score was calculated using the scarHRD software. We first evaluated the concordance of the HRD status defined by the Myriad MyChoice CDx and then assessed the value of HRD on clinical prognosis in patients with EOC. …”
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Aplikasi Resep Makanan Bergizi Membantu Pencegahan Stunting Menggunakan Metodologi Agile Framework Scrum by Ridwan Setiawan, Asri Mulyani, Galih Muhammad Ramdan, Fikri Fahru Roji

“…The main finding of this study is an application that can enhance mothers' knowledge about stunting and child nutrition, in accordance with the recommendations of the Indonesian Ministry of Health and UNICEF, while also providing ease in software adjustment when changes in requirements occur during development. …”
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p16 expression in patient with Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) by Putu Erika Paskarani, I Gede Sastra Winata, Elisa Laura Oktrinita Sitohang, Felyanto Felyanto, Sang Ayu Putu Yuliantini

“…The interpretation of p16 results was analyzed using SPSS software, version 25 by International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation. …”
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Pilates exercise in pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yuxuan Li, Heran Lu, Liuwei Zhang, Yijia Ren, Xiaotong Dai, Lin Lin

“…The quality of evidence was assessed using the Cochrane RoB Tool, and STATA 17.0 software was utilized to perform tests for heterogeneity, publication bias, and sensitivity analysis. …”
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Effect of Propolis on PPP2R1A and Apoptosis in Cancer Cells by Burak Durmaz, Latife Merve Oktay Çelebi, Ayşe Çekin, Ayshan Ahadova, Nur Selvi Günel, Hatice Kalkan Yıldırım, Ali Mert Özgönül, Eser Yıldırım Sözmen

“…The RealTime Cell Analysis System-xCELLigence (RTCA-SP) device and software were employed to assess cell viability and cytotoxicity of the propolis samples. …”
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An exploration of healthcare professionals’ knowledge and perceived barriers about acute oxygen therapy: a survey in a tertiary care hospital, Sudan by Mustafa Sabir Abakar Awad, Mohammed Fadlelmola Abdalla Mohamednour, Fakher Aldeen Rafat, Mohaned Altijani Abdalgadir Hamdnaalla, Abdelrahman Elfatih, Faris Jamalaldeen Mohammed Hamed, Abubakr Muhammed, Ibrahim Awad, Mohammed Alsiddig AlKheder, Mohamed Almubarak Omer Elhado, Ayman Yahya, Salama Salah Alrawa, Munir Rafat Munir Lawis

“…The collected data were then analysed via R software. Results A total of 184 medical professionals were included in the survey. …”
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Exploratory study of patients’ and carers’ preferences for postdischarge surgical wound monitoring using survey and interviews by Keith Wilson, Nigel Westwood, Catherine Wloch, Pauline Harrington, Luke J Rogers, Judith Tanner, Gavin Murphy, Colin S Brown, Jeremy Dearling, Ricky Vaja, Melissa Rochon, Lyn Brierley Jones

“…Survey respondents were least likely (50%) to reply to questionnaires that required software to be downloaded and installed. Interviewees considered digital wound monitoring to be convenient and the best use of patient and staff resources. …”
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The safety and effectiveness of tDCS for epileptic patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiao-Tong Ding, Ming-Yu Hu, Chi Wang, Wei-Ye Kang, Jin-Zhao Huang, Rui-Yu Wang, Qiu-Song Shen, Hou-Ming Kan

“…The meta-analysis was conducted using Review Manager 5.4 software. Results: 12 trials were included, 356 participants (219 in the tDCS group and 137 in the sham group). …”
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Prevalence and clinical implications of the rare arc of Bühler using computed tomography angiography and digital subtraction angiography: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Gaowu Yan, Gaowu Yan, Yong Li, Suyu He, Hongwei Li, Morgan A. McClure, Qiang Li, Jifang Yang, Hu Wang, Linwei Zhao, Xiaoping Fan, Jing Yan, Siyi Wu, Wenwen Guo

“…At present, there is no publication of systematic review and meta-analysis on AOB in computed tomography angiography (CTA) and digital subtraction angiography (DSA) examinations.ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to evaluate the pooled prevalence and clinical implications of the AOB by using CTA and DSA examinations.MethodsThe PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, Google Scholar, CBM, CNKI, WanFang, VIP, and Baidu Scholar databases were comprehensively searched for AOB-related literature. Stata 17.0 software was used to conduct the meta-analysis.ResultsEleven publications with 3,837 patients and 65 AOB cases were included. …”
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