External validation of AI-based scoring systems in the ICU: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Patrick Rockenschaub, Ela Marie Akay, Benjamin Gregory Carlisle, Adam Hilbert, Joshua Wendland, Falk Meyer-Eschenbach, Anatol-Fiete Näher, Dietmar Frey, Vince Istvan Madai

“…Methods We searched MEDLINE, Web of Science, and arXiv for studies using ML to predict deterioration of ICU patients from routine data. …”
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COVID-19 Vaccines Effectiveness and Safety in Trinidad and Tobago: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Angel Justiz-Vaillant, Kimberly Roopnarine, Shaundell Solomon, Alyssa Phillips, Solange Sandy, Alyssa Subero, Sarah Seepersad, Nicholas Span, Phalmanie Ramnath, Akaasha Ramnarine, Bimala Ramdath, Chelsea Rampaul, Renissa Ramdial, Dana Phagoo, Thalia Ramdhanie, Vinaya Moonilal, Emily-Marie Poliah, Steffan Poonwassie, Karishta Punilal, Sarah Panchoo, Justice Parris, Steven Oudit, Trudy Muir, Johnson Nicholas-Joseph, Bijey Raj Pandit, Sanjeev Pakeerah, Vesham Sookoo, Patrice Richards, Tishia John, Darren Gopaul, Sachin Soodeen, Odette Arozarena-Barbosa, Arlene Williams, Chandrashehkar Unakal, Rodolfo Arozarena Fundora, Reinand Thompson, Patrick Eberechi Akpaka

“…The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines demonstrated the highest efficacy, particularly against COVID-19 variants, while Janssen and Sinopharm were comparatively less effective. mRNA vaccines, such as Pfizer-BioNTech and Oxford-AstraZeneca, were associated with more frequent and severe side effects, including soreness, fever, and cardiovascular issues. …”
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Clinical Outcomes of Specific Immunotherapy in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Jiang Chen, Guo Xiao-Zhong, Xing-Shun Qi

“…To evaluate the clinical outcomes of PC-specific immunotherapy, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of the relevant published clinical trials. …”
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Comprehensive coronary CT angiography in people living with HIV: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Binh T Nguyen, Edward Hulten, Venkatesh L Murthy, Tarin Phillips, Gregory M Blake, Jonathan A Aun, Lisa M Conte, Ritika Gadodia, Aakash Tuli, Sara L Robinson, Travis E Harrell

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis summarise and estimate pooled effect sizes for observational studies among PLWH using comprehensive coronary CT angiography (CTA).Design Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis reporting guidelines were used.Data sources PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CINAHL, Cochrane Clinical Trials and EBM were searched from inception to 23 February 2024.Eligibility criteria We included studies evaluating coronary atherosclerosis in adult PLWH with controls and CTA results for plaque prevalence, extent, severity and high-degree stenosis.Data extraction and synthesis Two independent reviewers used standardised methods to screen for relevance by title, abstract and full-text review. …”
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Effect of Laryngeal Mask Airway Insertion on Intraocular Pressure Response: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Mohammed Suleiman Obsa, Zewde Zema kanche, Robera Olana Fite, Tilahun Saol Tura, Bulcha Guye Adema, Aseb Arba Kinfe, Melkamu Worku kercho, Kebreab Paulos chanko, Getahun Molla Shanka, Atkuregn Alemayehu Lencha, Gedion Asnake Azeze, Lolemo Kelbiso Hanfore, Nefsu Awoke Adulo, Blen Kassahun Dessu, Getahun Dendir Wolde, Shimelash Bitew Workie

“…Electronic databases like PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, Google Scholar, Cochrane library databases, and Mednar were used. …”
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Burden of intestinal parasites among diabetic patients in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Marye Nigatie Debash, Getinet Kumie, Assefa Sisay, Solomon Gedfie, Wagaw Abebe, Agenagnew Ashagre, Tadesse Misganaw, Habtu Debash, Melese Abate Reta

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Evaluation of the Therapeutic Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine on Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Lin Wang, Xiao-Fei Zhang, Xue Zhang, Dong-Yan Guo, Yu-Wei Duan, Zhi-Chao Wang, Li-Shan Pei, Han Ru, Jiang-Xue Cheng, Ya-Jun Shi, Jun-Bo Zou

“…We have made a detailed record of the results of the measurement. Meta-analysis was carried out with Revman 5.3 software. …”
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A Meta-analysis of the Effect of Probiotic <i>Lactobacillus</i> sp. as Immunomodulating Inflammatory Responses by Waode Fifin ERVINA, Sri Pantja MADYAWATI, Iswinarno Doso SAPUTRO, Dodi SAFARI, Rury Eryna PUTRI, Salma ZULQAIDA

“…In collecting the literature, we used databases from the Web of Science, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PubMed, and Embase. …”
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Nasal nitric oxide measurement in allergic rhinitis and non-allergic rhinitis: a meta-analysis by Ahmad Faiz Dahlan, Md Asiful Islam, Norasnieda Md Shukri, Baharudin Abdullah

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Meta-Analysis of Daoyin Therapy on Therapeutic Effect and Quality of Life in Patients with Stable Angina Pectoris by QIAO Meng, WANG Zhifei, TAN Chaoren, DAI Jingang

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Myriads of updated systematic reviews and meta-analyses - Should trial sequential and power-analysis be mandatory? by Habib M. R. Karim, Dalim K. Baidya, Rakesh Garg

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Prevalence of Budd-Chiari Syndrome during Pregnancy or Puerperium: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Weirong Ren, Xiang Li, Jia Jia, Yan Xia, Fengrong Hu, Zhengyu Xu

“…Overall, 817 papers were initially identified via the PubMed, EMBASE, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Chinese Scientific and Technological Journal databases. …”
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Effectiveness of physiotherapist-led exercise interventions for burn rehabilitation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Ulric Sena Abonie, Martin Ackah, Tapfuma Mudawarima, Alberta Rockson

“…Consequently, this study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of physiotherapy exercises for persons' post-burn.<h4>Methods</h4>PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were searched from database inception to September 27, 2024, to identify relevant studies. …”
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Acupuncture combined with multiple therapies for angina pectoris: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Xiangyu Kong, You Gu, Zhao Qiu

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Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acid in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Meta-Analysis by Wenxia Lu, Sainan Li, Jingjing Li, Jianrong Wang, Rong Zhang, Yuqing Zhou, Qin Yin, Yuanyuan Zheng, Fan Wang, Yujing Xia, Kan Chen, Tong Liu, Jie Lu, Yingqun Zhou, Chuanyong Guo

“…Methods. MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, CINAHL, Science Citation Index (ISI Web of Science), Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), and Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) were searched for relevant randomized controlled trials on the effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in patients with NAFLD from inception to May 2015. …”
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Saponin content in medicinal plants in response to application of organic and inorganic fertilizers: a meta-analysis by Junyan Lv, Junyan Lv, Shouzan Liu, Shouzan Liu, Chunli Hu, Lan Ding, Hongzhen Wang, Hongzhen Wang, Xin Li, Feng Yang, Feng Yang, Qiong Shen, Qiong Shen, Hongbin Zhang, Hongbin Zhang, Guobiao Ma, Guobiao Ma, Shaobo Zhang, Yan Bai, Yan Bai

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The effect of high-sugar feeding on rodent metabolic phenotype: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Sophie Lucic Fisher, G. Jean Campbell, Alistair Senior, Kim Bell-Anderson

“…To gain clarity on this, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis exclusively investigating the effect of isocaloric high-sugar, low-fat solid diet formulations containing fructose or sucrose, on cardiometabolic health in rodents. …”
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Value of transabdominal ultrasonography for diagnosing functional constipation in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Duc Long Tran, Phu Nguyen Trong Tran, Paweena Susantitaphong, Phichayut Phinyo, Palittiya Sintusek

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Quantitative and qualitative meta-analysis of Scientific Research Papers in the field of creative city in Tehran metropolis by Arezoo Momenian Najjar, Morteza Mirgholami, Azita Oskoyi

“…For this purpose, it uses quantitative and qualitative meta-analysis. Preliminary research data consists of thirteen Scientific Research Papers that have been selected using purposive sampling. …”
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Predictors of client satisfaction with family planning services in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yeshiwas Ayale Ferede, Worku Chekol Tassew, Agerie Mengistie Zeleke

“…Despite a few studies reporting different predictors of satisfaction with family planning services, there is a lack of nationwide data showing the determinants of client satisfaction with family planning services. Thus, this meta-analysis aimed to determine the predictors of client satisfaction with family planning services in Ethiopia.MethodsFrom January 20 to March 10, 2024, a thorough search of the literature was conducted using PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, CINAHL, and Google Scholar. …”
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