Prognostic value of procalcitonin in acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Pang Qiyuan, Lin Changyang, Li Gaigai, Qiu Ju, Zhou Xun

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Database including PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched to find relevant trials. …”
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Factors Affecting the Accuracy of Endoscopic Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Early Gastric Cancer Invasion Depth: A Meta-analysis by Ding Shi, Xiao-xia Xi

“…The literatures were identified by searching PubMed, SpringerLink, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Nature, and Karger knowledge databases. …”
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Telomere Length and Oxidative Damage in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Leping Ma, Cui Liu, Ran Song, Yeping Qian, Feng Zhang

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Unveiling the ultimate advantage: a meta-analysis of 3D visualization and problem-based learning in orthopedic education by Ting Li, Yidan Hu, Ruohong Song, Hangyu Liu, Xin Gao, Fei Wang, Chengwei Xiao, Xilin Liu

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Impact of PARP inhibitor maintenance therapy in newly diagnosed advanced epithelial ovarian cancer: A meta-analysis. by Banghyun Lee, Suk-Joon Chang, Byung Su Kwon, Joo-Hyuk Son, Myong Cheol Lim, Yun Hwan Kim, Shin-Wha Lee, Chel Hun Choi, Kyung Jin Eoh, Jung-Yun Lee, Dong Hoon Suh, Yong Beom Kim

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>This meta-analysis was undertaken to systematically evaluate the effects of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitor (PARPi) maintenance therapy on the survival of newly diagnosed advanced epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) patients.…”
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Efficacy of Abiraterone and Enzalutamide in Pre- and Postdocetaxel Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer: A Trial-Level Meta-Analysis by Mike Fang, Mary Nakazawa, Emmanuel S. Antonarakis, Chun Li

“…We employed a random-effects meta-analysis to compare efficacies of abiraterone and enzalutamide with respect to OS and PFS. …”
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Dropout rates in controlled trials with exergames for blood pressure management: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Camilo Luis Monteiro Lourenço, Aline Rodrigues Barbosa, Vandrize Meneghini, Aline Mendes Gerage

“…Literature searches will be conducted using PubMed, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Web of Science, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Scientific Electronic Library Online. …”
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PENGARUH PLATELET RICH FIBRIN PADA PROSES EPITELISASI LUKA DONOR SKIN GRAFT: STUDI META ANALISIS by Lobredia Zarasade, Magda Rosalina Hutagalung, Iswinarno Doso Saputro, Nadia Tamara Putri

“…Highlights: • Bukti preklinik yang dianalisis tidak berpengaruh signifikan dari pemberian platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) pada donor skin graft terhadap kecepatan epitelisasi. • Praktisi medis perlu mempertimbangkan dengan hati-hati penggunaan PRF dalam prosedur donor skin graft. …”
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Pharyngeal Electrical Stimulation for Treatment of Poststroke Dysphagia: Individual Patient Data Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials by Polly Scutt, Han S. Lee, Shaheen Hamdy, Philip M. Bath

“…Three completed trials were identified: 73 patients, age 72 (12) years, severity (NIHSS) 11 (6), DSRS 6.7 (4.3), mean PAS 4.3 (1.8). Compared with no/sham stimulation, PES was associated with lower PAS, 3.4 (1.7) versus 4.1 (1.7), mean difference −0.9 (p=0.020), and lower DSRS, 3.5 (3.8) versus 4.9 (4.4), mean difference −1.7 (p=0.040). …”
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Endometriosis-associated Ovarian Cancer, from Risk Factors to Survival Rate: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Elham Askary, Saeed Alborzi, Kefayat Chamanara, Alimohammad Keshtvarz Hesam Abadi

“…Background: Endometriosis experts recommend monitoring patients until menopause before considering surgery, with concerns about lesion malignancy. This meta-analysis aims to assess the prevalence and prognosis of endometriosis-associated ovarian cancer (EAOC) in various types of epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC), and compare risk factors with the non-EAOC group to improve disease management.Method: In this review, PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Cochrane databases were searched for "endometriosis" and "ovarian cancer risk factor" from 2010 to 2023. …”
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TRAUMATIC CERVICAL SPINAL CORD INJURY. IS URGENT INTERVENTION SUPERIOR TO DELAYED INTERVENTION? A META-ANALYSIS EVALUATION by I Ketut Martiana, Donny Permana, Lukas Widhiyanto

“…The research was conducted to evaluate the amount of time of the surgical procedure towards the effectivity and improvement of the neurological status in the cervical injury or acute spinal cord injury (ASCI). Methods: A meta-analysis research which evaluate the effectivity of surgical procedure on cervical trauma/ASCI, with the database procured from PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane. …”
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Physical and cognitive-based training in healthy older adults: Evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis by Fatemeh Adelirad, Zeinab Javadivala, Iman Dianat, Aysan Amrahi Tabieh, Vijay Kumar Chattu

“…Methods: For this systematic review and meta-analysis, randomized clinical trials (RCTs) published between 2000 and 6 February 2023 were extracted from several electronic databases, including, ProQuest, PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science. …”
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Prevalence of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Healthcare Workers in Nigeria: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Taagbara Jolly Abaate, Dabota Yvonne Buowari, Utchay A. Agiri, Tamunodiepiriye Inimgba, Vivian Ifeoma Ogbonna, Chizaram Onyeaghala, Glory Ovunda Worgu, Abiye Somiari, Emmanuella I. Ezebuiro, Ibe Arthur Onuah

“…ObjectiveThe purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Nigerian healthcare professionals.MethodsAn extensive language-unrestricted literature search was conducted across PubMed, Scopus, the Cochrane Library, and the African Index Medicus to identify studies reporting hesitancy to COVID-19 vaccines among healthcare workers in Nigeria. …”
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Therapeutic potential of adipose-derived stem cells for diabetic foot ulcers: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mohamed A. Abu Elainein, Mohamad Mahmoud Whdan, Mahmoud Samir, Nada G. Hamam, Mohamed Mansour, Mohamed Abdel Mohsen Mohamed, Mahmoud Mostafa Snosy, Mahmoud Ayman Othman, Ahmed Sayed Sobieh, Mahmoud Gamal Saad, Mohamed A. Labna, Salma Allam

“…Aims To Assess the Therapeutic Potential of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells for Managing Diabetic Foot Ulcers compared to conventional lines of treatments. Methods The PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science Core Collection, Cochrane Library, and ClinicalTrials.gov. databases were searched from January 2000 and December 2023, articles were primarily evaluated regarding their titles and abstracts, then full-text screening was assessed against the inclusion and exclusion criteria by utilizing Rayyan software. …”
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Post-COVID pain and quality of life in COVID-19 patients: protocol for a meta-analysis and systematic review by Yongxing Xu, Jianwen Gu, Mengrong Miao, Yitian Yang, Pule Li, Mengqi Jia, Zhaoyu Wen, Mengmeng Yu, Jiaqiang Zhang

“…In addition, the sequelae of COVID-19 also decrease the quality of life of these populations. However, meta-analyses that systematically evaluated post-COVID pain are sparse.Methods and analysis A comprehensive screening will be performed by searching MEDLINE and Embase without language restriction from inception to August 2021. …”
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The effect of physical activity on markers of oxidative and antioxidant stress in cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Laerte Jônatas Leray Guedes, Victória Brioso Tavares, Saul Rassy Carneiro, Laura Maria Tomazi Neves

“…Six databases were used for the search (EMBASE, The Cochrane Library (CENTRAL), US National Library of Medicine (PubMed), Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health (CINAHL) and SPORTDiscus via EBSCO) until January 31st, 2024. …”
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Decoding mpox: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the transmission and severity parameters of the 2022–2023 global outbreak by Adriana Buitrago-Lopez, Zulma M Cucunubá, Candida Diaz Brochero, Laura Cristina Nocua-Báez, Jorge Alberto Cortes, Kelly Charniga

“…We aim to synthesise the key epidemiological parameters related to the dynamics, transmission, and severity of mpox (incubation period, serial interval, generation time, infectious period, basic (R0) and effective (R(t)) reproductive number, and case fatality rate (CFR)).Methods Systematic review of observational studies in MEDLINE, EMBASE and other sources up to September 2023 (PROSPERO: CRD42023404503). …”
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Prophylactic norepinephrine infusion to treat hypotension after spinal anaesthesia during caesarean section: a meta-analysis by Chunli Zhang, Jie Qiu, Yuyuan Huang, Renkang Tan

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Beneficiaries’ satisfaction with health insurance and associated factors in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Abubeker Alebachew Seid, Bizunesh Fantahun Kase, Abdu Hailu Shibeshi, Molla Getie Mehari, Abdulkerim Hassen Moloro

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the proportion of beneficiaries satisfied with health insurance and identify factors associated with their satisfaction in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).Design A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis guidelines.Data sources PubMed/MEDLINE, African Journals Online, Cumulative Index to Nursing &amp; Allied Health Literature and Google Scholar were searched up to 23 May 2024.Eligibility criteria Observational and quantitative studies conducted in SSA that reported the proportion of health insurance beneficiaries satisfied with the scheme and/or determined factors associated with satisfaction were included.Data extraction and synthesis Data were extracted using Microsoft Excel and analysed with STATA V.17 software. …”
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Effect of practicing water-saving irrigation on greenhouse gas emissions and crop productivity: A global meta-analysis by Mingdong Tan, Ningbo Cui, Shouzheng Jiang, Liwen Xing, Shenglin Wen, Quanshan Liu, Weikang Li, Siwei Yan, Yaosheng Wang, Haochen Jin, Zhihui Wang

“…Climate factors such as mean annual precipitation (MAP) and temperature (MAT) directly and indirectly influenced GHG emissions and crop productivity by altering soil properties and the efficacy of fertilization practices. …”
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