Ultrasound evaluation of gallbladder wall thickness for predicting severe dengue: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Amirhossein Shahsavand Davoudi, Hamid Harandi, Reza Samiee, Shayan Forghani, Keyhan Mohammadi, Maryam Shafaati

“…Methods Following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, we conducted a systematic search of Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, and Scopus. Among the inclusion criteria were original studies that assessed GBWT across various dengue severity categories. …”
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Right Ventricular Remodeling and Dysfunction in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review of the Literature and Meta-Analysis by Abdirashit Maripov, Argen Mamazhakypov, Meerim Sartmyrzaeva, Almaz Akunov, Kubatbek Muratali uulu, Melis Duishobaev, Meerim Cholponbaeva, Akylbek Sydykov, Akpay Sarybaev

“…A comprehensive electronic database (PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar) and reference search up to October 30, 2016, was performed. …”
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Prognostic role of prognostic nutritional index in patients with bladder cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jing Sun, Zhenzhen Li, Xiaming Zhu

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Global Occupational Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids among Healthcare Workers: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Dechasa Adare Mengistu, Gebisa Dirirsa, Elsai Mati, Dinku Mekbib Ayele, Kefelegn Bayu, Wegene Deriba, Fekade Ketema Alemu, Yohannes Mulugeta Demmu, Yohanis Alemeshet Asefa, Abraham Geremew

“…For the review, the articles published in English were searched using the electronic databases (SCOPUS/Science Direct, PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, CINAHL, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, DOAJ, and MedNar) with a combination of Boolean logic operators (AND, OR, and NOT), Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), and keywords. …”
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Influence of time-of-day on neuromuscular performance in team sport athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Julio Martin-López, Alberto Pérez-López, David Varillas-Delgado, Álvaro López-Samanes

“…This study aimed to examine the existing evidence concerning diurnal variations in neuromuscular performance in professional and semi-professional team sports athletes using a meta-analytic approach.MethodsA literature search was conducted through three different databases: PubMed, SportDiscus and Web of Science. …”
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Evaluating digital literacy of health professionals in Ethiopian health sectors: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Alex Ayenew Chereka, Agmasie Damtew Walle, Sisay Yitayih Kassie, Adamu Ambachew Shibabaw, Fikadu Wake Butta, Addisalem Workie Demsash, Mekonnen Kenate Hunde, Abiy Tassew Dubale, Teshome Bekana, Gemeda Wakgari Kitil, Milkias Dugassa Emanu, Mathias Nega Tadesse

“…<h4>Methods</h4>The study was examined by using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) criteria. Evidence was gathered from the databases of Google Scholar, Pub Med, Cochrane Library, Hinari, CINAHL, and Global Health. …”
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Combined Effects of Aerobic Exercise and Diet on Lipids and Lipoproteins in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Meta-Analysis by George A. Kelley, Kristi S. Kelley, Susan Roberts, William Haskell

“…Twelve studies representing 859 men and women (443 intervention, 416 control) were included. …”
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How ChatGPT impacts student engagement from a systematic review and meta-analysis study by Yuk Mui Elly Heung, Thomas K.F. Chiu

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Prognostic and diagnostic accuracy of intracoronary electrocardiogram recorded during percutaneous coronary intervention: a meta-analysis by Jun Fan, Weijie Li, Yizhi Pan, Jialin He, Jiankai Huang, Pingan Chen

“…But IC-ECG is neither widely used during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) nor recommended in guidelines. This up-to-date meta-analysis of published studies was conducted to evaluate the prognostic and diagnostic accuracy of IC-ECG recorded during PCI.Methods Relevant studies were identified by searches of MEDLINE until 19 June 2021. …”
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Effectiveness of bulking agents in managing stress and mixed urinary incontinence: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Alma Dhiani Paramita, Fiqih Faizara Ustadi, Jennifer Susanto, Moch. Afrizal Ansori, Eighty Mardiyan Kurniawati, Tri Hastono Setyo Hadi

“…The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of various urethral bulking agents, specifically Bulkamid, Macroplastique, and Urolastic, in treating stress urinary incontinence and stress-predominant mixed urinary incontinence. …”
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The Effect of Low Carbohydrate Diet on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Xiaoshuai Zhang, Yang Zheng, Yanan Guo, Zhiwen Lai

“…Data from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were obtained to perform a meta-analysis of the effects of LCD in PCOS patients. …”
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Assessment of thermal ablation for treating Bethesda IV thyroid nodules: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jia-shan Yao, Xi-han Zhang, Zi-geng Li, Yu Xi

“…Materials and methods Literature searches were conducted in PUBMED, EMBASE, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library for studies on the use of thermal ablation in patients with Bethesda IV thyroid nodules published from March 1, 2014, to March 1, 2024. …”
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BIM Adoption and Its Impact on Planning and Scheduling Influencing Mega Plan Projects- (CPEC-) Quantitative Approach by Ahsan Nawaz, Xing Su, Ibrahim Muhammad Nasir

“…With the start of CPEC and Multi-Billion Dollar investment on infrastructure, construction industry of Pakistan needs to uplift its existing standard in order to meet with international requirements. For this purpose, BIM has been recommended. …”
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Bidirectional association between breast cancer and dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies by Fuxing Bao, Liang Yu, Xiaolei Zhang, Qier Mu

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Vitamin D Deficiency as a Risk Factor for Diabetic Retinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Claudia Elena Petrea, Laura Andreea Ghenciu, Roxana Iacob, Emil Robert Stoicescu, Dorel Săndesc

“…Mean serum vitamin D levels were lower in individuals with DR (18.11 ± 5.35 ng/mL) compared to those without DR (19.71 ± 7.44 ng/mL), with a progressive decline observed across DR severity stages. …”
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An improved meta-heuristic algorithm to optimize the fractional-order controller for an industrial manipulator with a parallelogram structure by Nazila Nikdel

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The correlation between resilience and mental health of adolescents and young adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shulai Luo, Jiangtao Hu, Junshuai Zhang, Zhengyang Mei, Zhongjian Tang, Shi Luo

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Antithrombotic therapy in adults with ectatic coronary artery disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Alireza Azarboo, Mohammad Shahabaddin Daneshvar, Alireza Sattari Abroy, Ramin Assempoor, Aryan Taghvaei, Ali Nasrollahizadeh, Mohsen Hajiqasemi, Amirhossein Ghaseminejad-Raeini, Kaveh Hosseini

“…Methods This systematic review and meta-analysis followed preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines as well as PRISMA extension statement for reporting of systematic reviews incorporating network meta-analyses and adhered to a registered predetermined methodology noted in the prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO) protocol. …”
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A Meta-Analysis of the Structural Validity of Original and Brief Versions of the Personality Inventory for DSM-5 in Iran by Saeid Komasi, Andre Kerber, Christopher James Hopwood

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Epidemiology of tularemia in the countries of the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO): A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Mohammad Sholeh, Safoura Moradkasani, Saber Esmaeili

“…The current study aimed to determine the epidemiological status of tularemia in countries of the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO) through a systematic review and meta-analysis.<h4>Methods</h4>All included studies were identified through a systematic search of online databases, including Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and EMBASE, through July 26, 2022, using keywords and suitable combinations. …”
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