Meta-analysis of COVID-19 prevalence during preoperative COVID-19 screening in asymptomatic patients by Menno R Vriens, Ellen de Bock, Mando D Filipe, Milan C Richir, Roger K J Simmermacher, A Christiaan Kroese

“…Therefore, this study aims to determine the prevalence of preoperative COVID-19, confirmed by reverse transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR), in asymptomatic patients.Design Systematic review and meta-analysis.Data sources Pubmed and Embase databases were searched through 20 February 2022.Eligibility criteria All COVID-19 articles including preoperative asymptomatic patients were included.Data extraction and synthesis Two independent reviewers extracted data and assessed risk of bias. …”
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Associations of Blood Lipids with the Risk and Prognosis of Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Meta-analysis by Jie Li, Yong-Ming Zhu, Ya-Qin Wang, Xiao-Chun Gu

“…Methods: After searching for literature in different databases, 13 researches were used to summarize the risk and prognosis of SSNHL associations with TC, TG, HDL-C, and LDL-C using meta-analysis. Results: Total cholesterol had a significant association with the risk of SSNHL (95% CI, 1.34-2.91). …”
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Correlation between Galectin-3 and Adverse Outcomes in Myocardial Infarction Patients: A Meta-Analysis by Lei Tian, Kan Chen, Zhihua Han

“…We searched Medline, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, SinoMed, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and Wanfang database up to June 2019. …”
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A Model for Bank Management Performance Appraisal with the Advanced Technologies Approach (Meta-Synthesis Method) by Ehsan Kiani Ghalehno, Habibollah Salarzehi, Bahareh Naseri, Abdolali Keshtegar

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A Meta-Analysis on the Relations between EGFR R521K Polymorphism and Risk of Cancer by Yinsheng Wang, Lidan Zha, Dan Liao, Xiaozhi Li

“…The EGFR R521K polymorphism has been shown to reduce the activity of EGFR; however, the association between EGFR R521K polymorphism and the risk of cancer remains inconclusive; therefore we performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the relationship between EGFR R521K polymorphism and susceptibility to cancer. …”
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Extended Reality Interventions for Health and Procedural Anxiety: Panoramic Meta-Analysis Based on Overviews of Reviews by Tom Arthur, GJ Melendez-Torres, David Harris, Sophie Robinson, Mark Wilson, Sam Vine

“…MethodsReview-level evidence was obtained from 4 databases (MEDLINE, Embase, APA PsycINFO, and Epistemonikos) from the beginning of 2013 until May 30, 2023. …”
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A Meta-analysis: Effect of Stem Cells Transplantation on Rehabilitation of Diabetes Mellitus with Limb Ischemia by Yongjin LIU, Bo DU, Bowei HUANG, Suping HUANG

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The Effects of Social Support, Trust and Social Presence on Social Commerce Intention: A Meta-Analysis by İlhami Tuncer

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Effects of vitamin D supplementation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Mahsa Ranjbar, Mehran Rahimlou, Maryam Fallah, Kurosh Djafarian, Hamed Mohammadi

“…Methods: We searched electronic databases, using specific search terms in PubMed, Scopus, and ISI Web of Science, until May 2024. …”
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Effectiveness of educational interventions for improving rabies prevention in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Nopphadol Janeaim, Charin Suwanwong, Pitchada Prasittichok, Kanu Priya Mohan, Suchitra Hudrudchai

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Risk prediction models for falls in hospitalized older patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Anli Mao, Jie Su, Mingzhu Ren, Shuying Chen, Huafang Zhang

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COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Adults in India: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by M. D. Sangeetha, P. K. Sreenath Menon, Bhalangki Kupar Kharmawphlang, Darshan Hoysanahalli Shivashankarappa, Sharath Burugina Nagaraja

“…Hence, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis during 2021–2023 to estimate the prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among adults in India and identify associated factors. …”
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A meta-analysis on the role of sonication in the diagnosis of cardiac implantable electronic device-related infections by Daniela Araújo, João P. Martins, João P. Martins, Stephanie Lopes Ferreira, Stephanie Lopes Ferreira, Sandra Mota, Sandra Mota, Pedro L. Ferreira, Pedro L. Ferreira, Rui Pimenta, Rui Pimenta

“…This study aimed to provide insight into the performance of sonication in the diagnosis of infections associated with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices, to help define a consensus on the algorithm for the microbial diagnosis of these infections.MethodsWe carried out a systematic review with meta-analysis. The PRISMA methodology guidelines were followed, and an advanced search was carried out in PubMed and Web of Science, which enabled 8 articles to be included in the review, in which a meta-analysis was also carried out. …”
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Network Meta-Analysis of Once Weekly Selinexor-Bortezomib-Dexamethasone in Previously Treated Multiple Myeloma by Michael Dolph, Gabriel Tremblay, Adrienne M Gilligan, Hoyee Leong

“…Performing head-to-head comparisons of all treatment options is not feasible. Thus, network meta-analyses play an important role in allowing health-care decision makers to compare the effectiveness of treatment options. …”
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The Best Anticoagulation Strategy for Cirrhotic Patients who Underwent Splenectomy: A Network Meta-Analysis by Cheng Gong, Xian Qin, Jian Yang, Tao Guo

“…To determine the best anticoagulation strategy for the patients who underwent splenectomy with cirrhosis through network meta-analysis. Methods. We conducted a systematic review of the literature in PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library database. …”
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The diagnostic performance of mean neutrophil volume in neonatal sepsis: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Alpana Mishra, Pratap Kumar Jena, Santosh Kumar Panda

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Outcomes of Left Ventricular Assist Devices as Destination Therapy: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis by Emad Ali Al Khoufi

“…Methods: A systematic search of databases, including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Scopus, was conducted to identify relevant studies. …”
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Identification, resistance, and susceptibility of microorganisms on healthcare workers' hands: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Juan Jairo Vaca González, Nolbedir Saza Ramírez, Fernando Rojas Páez, Julieth Yadira Serrano Riaño

“…Background and Objectives: The aim of this study is to analyze, through a systematic review and meta-analysis, the identification, resistance and susceptibility of microorganisms present in healthcare workers’ hands, identifying the most relevant antimicrobial resistant bacteria and their prevalence. …”
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Safety profile of sacituzumab govitecan in patients with breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Maria Inez Dacoregio, Isabella Michelon, Caio Ernesto do Rego Castro, Francisco Cezar Aquino de Moraes, Guilherme Rossato de Almeida, Lis Victória Ravani, Maysa Vilbert, Ricardo Lima Barros Costa

“…Methods: We comprehensively searched PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases, and ASCO and ESMO websites for clinical trials (CTs) assessing the safety of SG in BC patients. …”
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Coinfection of Hepatitis B and C Viruses and Risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Abdullah A. Awadh, Abdulrahman A. Alharthi, Basil A. Alghamdi, Seraj T. Alghamdi, Mohammed K. Baqays, Ibrahim S. Binrabaa, Israa A. Malli

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