Clinical evidence of acupuncture for amnestic mild cognitive impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Guangyao Lin, Stella Lim Jin Yie, Shanshan Guo, Xuanling Li, Lianwei Xu

“…Besides, we also performed subgroup analysis to determine whether there was a difference in therapeutic effects between four weeks and eight weeks of treatment duration. …”
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Long-term survival analysis of ultrasound-guided percutaneous microwave ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma conforming to the Milan criteria: primary versus recurrent HCC by Jing Zhang, Guanya Guo, Tao Li, Changcun Guo, Ying Han, Xinmin Zhou

“…This difference remained significant after PSM. However, subgroup analyses suggested that there were no significant differences in OS rates between IHCC and RHCC in patients with solitary HCC ≤3.0 cm, AFP ≤200 ng/mL, ablative margins ≥0.5 cm, or Albumin-Bilirubin (ALBI) grade 1. …”
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The association between dietary omega-3 intake and osteoporosis: a NHANES cross-sectional study by Zhiwen Liu, Shaoming Cai, Yuzhen Chen, Zijing Peng, Huanling Jian, Zhihai Zhang, Hongxing Huang

“…Multivariate logistic regression and subgroup analysis were used to explore the correlation between dietary omega-3 intake and osteoporosis. …”
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The association of Helicobacter pylori infection with the risk of anemia in children: systematic review and meta-analysis by Muluken Walle, Addisu Tesfaye, Melaku Mekonnen Agidew, Muluken Semaw, Surafel Mekuria, Fasil Getu

“…Subgroup analyses based on the H. pylori detection method indicated an increased significant association between H. pylori infection and anemia when the stool antigen test method was used (OR:3.801;95%CI:1.090,13.250, p = 0.036). …”
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The effect of prenatal balanced energy and protein supplementation on gestational weight gain: An individual participant data meta-analysis in low- and middle-income countries. by Dongqing Wang, Uttara Partap, Enju Liu, Janaína Calu Costa, Ilana R Cliffer, Molin Wang, Sudeer Kumar Nookala, Vishak Subramoney, Brittany Briggs, Imran Ahmed, Alemayehu Argaw, Shabina Ariff, Nita Bhandari, Ranadip Chowdhury, Daniel Erchick, Armando García-Guerra, Masoumah Ghaffarpour, Giles Hanley-Cook, Lieven Huybregts, Fyezah Jehan, Fatemeh Kaseb, Nancy F Krebs, Carl Lachat, Tsering Pema Lama, Dharma S Manandhar, Elizabeth M McClure, Sophie E Moore, Ameer Muhammad, Lynnette M Neufeld, Andrew M Prentice, Amado D Quezada-Sánchez, Dominique Roberfroid, Naomi M Saville, Yasir Shafiq, Bhim P Shrestha, Bakary Sonko, Sajid Soofi, Sunita Taneja, James M Tielsch, Laéticia Céline Toe, Naser Valaei, Wafaie W Fawzi

“…Subgroup analyses and meta-regression were conducted for study-level characteristics. …”
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Association of MTHFD1 G1958A (rs2236225) gene polymorphism with the risk of congenital heart disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Kang Yi, Shao-E He, Tao Guo, Zi-Qiang Wang, Xin Zhang, Jian-Guo Xu, Hao-Yue Zhang, Wei-Guo Liu, Tao You

“…In addition, the MTHFD1-G1958A polymorphism was associated with the risk of CHD in racial subgroup, increasing the risk of CHD in Caucasians. …”
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Evaluation of the effects of thyroid functions on frailty in geriatric patients using the Edmonton, SOF and FRAIL Scales by Galip Can Uyar, Mustafa Kemal Kılıç

“…Lower fT3 levels and the fT3/fT4 ratio emerged as key indicators of increased frailty, particularly on the SOF and EFS scales. Subgroup analysis further emphasized the importance of age-specific assessments, with a lower fT3/fT4 ratio being a critical indicator of frailty in individuals aged ≥ 80 years, while lower TSH levels were significant in those aged < 80 years. …”
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Pelvic Drop Changes due to Proximal Muscle Strengthening Depend on Foot-Ankle Varus Alignment by Aline de Castro Cruz, Sérgio Teixeira Fonseca, Vanessa Lara Araújo, Diego da Silva Carvalho, Leonardo Drumond Barsante, Valéria Andrade Pinto, Thales Rezende Souza

“…Each group was split into two subgroups with larger and smaller values of FAC varus alignment. …”
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The effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on sleep quality in patients with more than mild depressive mood: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yu’ang Liu, Silang Huang, Xinxin Zhang, Huangying Liao, Weiguo Liu, Zhi Zhang, Xianhui Qu, Ziwen Wang

“…After rTMS treatment, the effect on sleep quality improvement in patients with more than mild depressive mood was better in the experimental group than in the control group [I2 = 53%, mean difference (MD) = −2.27, 95%CI = −2.97 to −1.57, p &lt; 0.00001]. The results of the subgroup analyses showed that, in terms of stimulation frequency, compared with the 5-Hz and 10-Hz groups, the treatment effect of the 1-Hz group was better (I2 = 32%, MD = −2.69, 95%CI = −3.78 to −1.60, p &lt; 0.00001). …”
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Diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma using liquid biopsy-based biomarkers: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Yutong Jiang, Yutong Jiang, Shangwen Qi, Shangwen Qi, Rongrong Zhang, Rongrong Zhang, Ruixia Zhao, Yu Fu, Yuxuan Fang, Yuxuan Fang, Mingyi Shao

“…Subgroup analysis of mRNA demonstrated that KIAA0101 mRNA (superiority index: 2.434 (95% CI [0.2-5]) ranked remarkably higher in distinguishing HCC from healthy populations and liver disease patients, respectively.DiscussionThe results of this meta-analysis show that circRNA and mRNA are the first choice for HCC diagnosis. …”
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Association between chronic kidney disease and oxidative balance score: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2005–2018 by Cong Liu, Jiju Yang, Hongdian Li, Yuanyuan Deng, Pengfei He, Jiao Zhang, Mianzhi Zhang, Mianzhi Zhang, Mianzhi Zhang

“…In restricted cubic spline regression, there was a linear association between OBS and CKD. The results of subgroup analysis and sensitivity analysis remain consistent. …”
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Artificial intelligence-assisted platform performs high detection ability of hepatocellular carcinoma in CT images: an external clinical validation study by Rongxue Shan, Chenhao Pei, Qianrui Fan, Junchuan Liu, Dawei Wang, Shifeng Yang, Ximing Wang

“…Furthermore, we also did subgroup analysis depending on the size and location of HCC to explore the impact factors of HCC detectability. …”
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Effects of blood flow restriction training on cardiometabolic health and body composition in adults with overweight and obesity: a meta-analysis by Hao Kong, Yilin Zhang, Mingyue Yin, Kai Xu, QingGuo Sun, Yun Xie, Olivier Girard

“…Pooled effects for each outcome were summarized using Hedge’s g (g) through meta-analysis-based random effects models, and subgroup analyses were used to explore moderators.ResultsA total of 11 studies with 242 participants (Age:32.6 ± 3.6, BMI:27.2 ± 3.5) were included. …”
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Comparison of vaginal versus intramuscular progesterone in programmed cycles for frozen-thawed blastocyst transfer in patients with endometriosis by Ziqi Jin, Guoxia Yang, Tianrui Wen, Benyu Miao, Chen Wang, Qingyan Zhang, Fang Gu, Yanwen Xu

“…Analyses were conducted using multivariate regression models and subgroup analysis. Interaction tests were employed to determine whether the revised American Society for Reproductive Medicine (r-ASRM) stages of endometriosis moderated the differences between the routes of progesterone administration and pregnancy outcomes. …”
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Risk factors for the ineffectiveness of assisted reproductive technology programs after a woman’s illness with COVID-19 by O.G. Boichuk, I.S. Golovchak

“…In the group of 80 examined patients with symptoms of “long-COVID” who applied to the reproductive technology clinic for infertility treatment, 2 subgroups were distinguished: the Subgroup 1: 64 patients in whom assisted reproductive technologies (ART) was unsuccessful (cancellation of transfer, non-occurrence of pregnancy or its loss) and the Subgroup 2: 16 women with successful ART (live birth). …”
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Association of lung health and cardiovascular health (Life’s Essential 8) by Wanjia Zhang, Menglong Zou, Junyao Liang, Dexu Zhang, Man Zhou, Hui Feng, Chusen Tang, Jie Xiao, Zhan Yi, Yin Xu

“…RCS analyses demonstrated a non-linear negative correlation between LE8 and cough, sputum, and wheeze. Subgroup and sensitivity analysis suggested stability.ConclusionLife’s Essential 8 (LE8) scores are positively associated with lung health in the US population. …”
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Association of composite dietary antioxidant index with circadian syndrome: evidence from NHANES by Chen Chen, Chenyu Zhao, Hongyu Jin, Zhiping Jiang, Wei Wang, Wen-Yang Li

“…The relationship between CDAI and CircS was examined using weighted multivariable logistic regression and subgroup analyses. Additionally, restricted cubic spline (RCS) regression was employed to investigate potential nonlinear correlations.ResultsAmong 11,048 subjects included (mean age 47.57 years), 2,733 (weighted prevalence = 22.13%) were reported to have CircS. …”
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Effects of B9 and B12 vitamins deficiency on the genesis of megaloblastic anemia by Karen Aracelly Tobar Armendariz, Silvia Tatiana Tite Andi

“…Megaloblastic anemia belongs to the subgroup of deficiency anemias. With the objective of describing the effect of B9 and B12 vitamins deficiency on the genesis of megaloblastic anemia, this research was carried out. …”
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Reimagining psychosis prevention: responding to the accessibility issues of At-Risk Mental State (ARMS) services through a selective public health approach by Luke Brown, Siân Lowri Griffiths

“…In England, ARMS services are currently expanding, but the accessibility of this preventative approach remains questionable, especially for a subgroup of FEP patients and those from specific ethnic minority communities. …”
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A Chinese Child Presented with Early T Cell Precursor Lymphoblastic Lymphoma by Xiangyang Pu, Shengyong Deng, Nange Yin, Lin Song, Xiangling He, Jianwen Xiao

“…The early T cell precursors ALL/LBL (ETP-LBL/ALL) are derived from thymic cells at the ETP differentiation stage and recognized as a high-risk subgroup of T-ALL/LBL. Most of these cases presented with ALL at the disease onset, but the ETP-LBL phase is uncommon. …”
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