Viral load suppression rate of third-line antiretroviral therapy and its association with gender among HIV patients after second-line treatment failure in Africa: a systematic revi... by Tilahun Degu Tsega, Sintayehu Simie Tsega, Asaye Alamneh Gebeyehu, Getaneh Atikilt Yemata, Rahel Mulatie Anteneh, Almaw Genet Yeshiwas, Getasew Yirdaw, Chalachew Yenew, Anley Shiferaw Enawgaw, Amare Genetu Ejigu, Ahmed Fentaw Ahmed, Zeamanuel Anteneh Yigzaw, Berhanu Abebaw Mekonnen, Meron Asmamaw Alemayehu, Abathun Temesgen, Abebaw Molla, Habitamu Mekonen, Assefa Andargie Kassa, Gashaw Melkie Bayeh

“…Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted using PubMed, Medline, Cochrane Library, Henari, African Journals Online (AJOL), Web of science, and Google Scholar to access studies up to December 6, 2024. …”
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Neoadjuvant immunotherapy for DNA mismatch repair proficient/microsatellite stable non-metastatic rectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Huan Zhang, Jing Huang, Huanji Xu, Nanhao Yin, Nanhao Yin, Liyan Zhou, Liyan Zhou, Jianxin Xue, Jianxin Xue, Jianxin Xue, Min Ren

“…Therefore, a meta-analysis was carried out to assess the efficacy and safety of NIT in patients with non-metastatic pMMR/MSS RC.MethodsPubMed, Embase, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, ClinicalTrials.gov, ASCO and ESMO were searched to obtain related studies up to July 2024. …”
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KEAP1 mutations as key crucial prognostic biomarkers for resistance to KRAS-G12C inhibitors by Linyan Tian, Chengming Liu, Sufei Zheng, Huiyang Shi, Fang Wei, Wenxin Jiang, Yucheng Dong, Haiyan Xu, Enzhi Yin, Nan Sun, Jie He, Yan Wang

“…Methods This systematic meta-analysis synthesized studies available through September 2024 across PubMed, Cochrane Library, SpringerLink, and Embase. …”
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Maternal and neonatal complications of pregnant women with bipolar disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysisResearch in context by Damien Etchecopar-Etchart, Masoud Rahmati, Dong Keon Yon, Lee Smith, Laurent Boyer, Guillaume Fond

“…Methods: Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a comprehensive search was conducted of PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and Google Scholar from inception to September 26th, 2024. …”
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A systematic scoping review of clinical indications for induction of labour. by Dominiek Coates, Angela Makris, Christine Catling, Amanda Henry, Vanessa Scarf, Nicole Watts, Deborah Fox, Purshaiyna Thirukumar, Vincent Wong, Hamish Russell, Caroline Homer

“…Studies were identified via the databases PubMed, Maternity and Infant Care, CINAHL, EMBASE, and ClinicalTrials.gov from between April 2008 and November 2019, and also from reference lists of included studies. …”
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Influence of ethnicity on cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor efficacy and toxicity: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Roberto Buonaiuto, Aldo Caltavituro, Margherita Tafuro, Alessandra Longobardi, Giuliana Pavone, Pierluigi De Santis, Roberta Caputo, Carmine De Angelis, Lucia Del Mastro, Fabio Puglisi, Mario Giuliano, Grazia Arpino, Martina Pagliuca, Michelino De Laurentiis

“…Methods: We conducted a meta-analysis including the most recent randomized trial data systematically searched from PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane CENTRAL (from inception to May 31st, 2024) or presented in abstracts or oral presentations at the ESMO, ASCO, and SABCS international congresses. …”
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Effects of Jianpi therapy for cancer-related fatigue:a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Jiaxing Dai, Jiaxing Dai, Huili Shui, Huili Shui, Huili Shui, Yuan Wu, Huanghui Zhang, Huanghui Zhang, Yuanyin Li, Yuanyin Li, Shaowang Zhang, Shaowang Zhang, Bing Yang, Bing Yang, Bing Yang, Dongxin Tang, Dongxin Tang, Dongxin Tang

“…This research systematically evaluates the effectiveness of Jianpi therapy in reducing fatigue in cancer patients through a meta-analytic review.MethodsAn exhaustive search was performed within PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, SinoMed, Wanfang Data, China Science and Technology Journal Database, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) for randomized controlled trials concerning the application of Jianpi therapy to address CRF. …”
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Effects of external ankle support on balance control outcomes following muscle fatigue in individuals with ankle instability: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Hanieh KHALILIYAN, Mahmood BAHRAMIZADEH, Amirhossein ZARE, Kavita BATRA, Gabriella NUCERA, Aldo SITIBONDO, Aanuoluwapo AFOLABI, Majid ANSARI, Olayinka ILESANMI, Lukasz SZARPAK, Alireza KHAGHANI, Shahla MOHAJERI, Farhad GHAFFARI, Arash SHARAFATVAZIRI

“…Methods: We conducted a systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science up to April 29, 2024, to find articles involving populations with ankle instability, interventions using external ankle support (taping or ankle orthoses), and outcomes related to balance assessed during muscle fatigue. …”
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Impact of finasteride on modulating the risk and clinical outcomes of bladder cancer: insights from a comprehensive meta-analysis by Ailing Yu, Ailing Yu, Ailing Yu, Ailing Yu, Ailing Yu, Zian Bai, Zian Bai, Zian Bai, Zian Bai, Yijie Wang, Yijie Wang, Yijie Wang, Yijie Wang, Zhen Luo, Zhen Luo, Zhen Luo, Zhen Luo, Xiaochen Du, Mengxin Chen, Shuang Wen, Honglong Wang, Xiaoying Yuan, Chunyu Yang, Shanshan Bai, Bo Fan, Bo Fan, Bo Fan, Bo Fan

“…This study aimed to evaluate preventive and therapeutic value of finasteride for BCa patients.MethodsThis meta-analysis adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) Guidelines. The PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases were searched up to 20 December 2024, to identify studies that examined the intake of finasteride and its impact on the incidence and clinical prognosis of patients with BCa. …”
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STAGER checklist: Standardized testing and assessment guidelines for evaluating generative artificial intelligence reliability by Jinghong Chen, Lingxuan Zhu, Weiming Mou, Anqi Lin, Dongqiang Zeng, Chang Qi, Zaoqu Liu, Aimin Jiang, Bufu Tang, Wenjie Shi, Ulf D. Kahlert, Jianguo Zhou, Shipeng Guo, Xiaofan Lu, Xu Sun, Trunghieu Ngo, Zhongji Pu, Baolei Jia, Che Ok Jeon, Yongbin He, Haiyang Wu, Shuqin Gu, Wisit Cheungpasitporn, Haojie Huang, Weipu Mao, Shixiang Wang, Xin Chen, Loïc Cabannes, Gerald Sng Gui Ren, Iain S. Whitaker, Stephen Ali, Quan Cheng, Kai Miao, Shuofeng Yuan, Peng Luo

“…Through a rigorous literature review utilizing the Web of Sciences, Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Google Scholar, we focused on research testing generative AI capabilities in medicine. …”
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Evaluating the effects of seed oils on lipid profile, inflammatory and oxidative markers, and glycemic control of diabetic and dyslipidemic patients: a systematic review of clinica... by Lucas Fornari Laurindo, Lucas Fornari Laurindo, Lucas Fornari Laurindo, Lívia Fornari Laurindo, Victória Dogani Rodrigues, Jéssica da Silva Camarinha Oliveira, Beatriz Leme Boaro, Adriano Cressoni Araújo, Adriano Cressoni Araújo, Elen Landgraf Guiguer, Elen Landgraf Guiguer, Elen Landgraf Guiguer, Claudia Rucco Penteado Detregiachi, Claudia Rucco Penteado Detregiachi, Virgínia Maria Cavallari Strozze Catharin, Virgínia Maria Cavallari Strozze Catharin, Eduardo Federighi Baisi Chagas, Eduardo Federighi Baisi Chagas, Vitor Cavallari Strozze Catharin, Vitor Cavallari Strozze Catharin, Rosa Direito, Sandra Maria Barbalho, Sandra Maria Barbalho, Sandra Maria Barbalho, Sandra Maria Barbalho

“…A comprehensive search across databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar, identified studies focusing on the effects of seed oils. …”
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Unveiling neurogenic biomarkers for the differentiation between sepsis patients with or without encephalopathy: an updated meta-analysis by Jiyun Hu, Wenchao Li, Shucai Xie, Ya Liao, Tao Chen, Xinrun Wang, Weiping Xia, Fang Huang, Zhaoxin Qian, Lina Zhang

“…We conducted a systematic search of electronic bibliographic databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane databases, CNKI, CQVIP, and WFSD. …”
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The efficacy of sodium-glucose transporter 2 inhibitors in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Hongsheng Li, Yanli Hou, Wenyong Xin, Lina Ding, Ying Yang, Yikun Zhang, Wenqi Wu, Zhibin Wang, Wenyu Ding

“…We systematically searched major electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Embase) from inception until 11/2023, identifying randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of SGLT-2 inhibitors treatment for patients with NAFLD. …”
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Effects of non-pharmacological interventions on depressive and anxiety symptoms in pregnant women: a systematic review and network meta-analysisResearch in context by Guowei Zeng, Jianfeng Niu, Ke Zhu, Fei Li, Liwen Li, Kaiming Gao, Yanlong Zhuang, Boyang Zhang, Xiaoqiang Han, Gang Ye, Zhikun Gao, Haobai Li

“…Methods: We conducted a systematic search of PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared non-pharmacological interventions to usual care, from the inception of each database up to October 5, 2024. …”
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Triglyceride-glucose-body mass index and the incidence of cardiovascular diseases: a meta-analysis of cohort studies by Xiyun Rao, Ziyi Xin, Qingwen Yu, Lanlan Feng, Yongmin Shi, Ting Tang, Xuhan Tong, Siqi Hu, Yao You, Shenghui Zhang, Jiake Tang, Xingwei Zhang, Mingwei Wang, Ling Liu

“…Method Cohort studies assessing multivariate-corrected hazard ratios (HRs) for associations between the TyG-BMI index and cardiovascular disease (CVD) were obtained by searching PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, and Web of Science. …”
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Impact of antiparasitic therapy on cardiovascular outcomes in chronic Chagas disease. A systematic review and meta-analysisResearch in context by Anis Rassi, Jr, Alyssa Grimshaw, Ashwin Sarwal, Ranjit Sah, Sangam Shah, Nelson I. Agudelo Higuita, Fabio Mahamed Rassi, Michaele Francesco Corbisiero, Hannah M. Kyllo, Jordan Stellern, Samantha Kaplan, Luis A. Marcos, Edgar A. Ramírez-García, Martin Casapia, Peter Hotez, Maria Elena Bottazzi, Shital Patel, Carlos Franco-Paredes, José Antonio Marin-Neto, Andrés F. Henao-Martínez

“…We searched Ovid Embase, Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid Global Health, Scopus, Web of Science Core Collection, Cochrane Library, PubMed, Google Scholar, and Virtual Health Library databases from inception to May 18, 2024. …”
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Safety and effects of anti-obesity medications on weight loss, cardiometabolic, and psychological outcomes in people living with overweight or obesity: a systematic review and meta... by Leiling Liu, Zhiqi Li, Wenrui Ye, Pu Peng, Yurong Wang, Luqing Wan, Jiangnan Li, Mei Zhang, Yihua Wang, Runqi Liu, Danyan Xu, Jingjing Zhang

“…Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis included searches of Web of Science, PubMed, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials from inception to June 8, 2024. …”
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Development and predictors of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents with depressive disorders: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression by Gonzalo Salazar de Pablo, Violeta Perez-Rodriguez, Javier de Otazu Olivares, Javier Camacho-Rubio, Aditya Sharma, Ana Catalán, Josefien Breedvelt, Claudia Aymerich, Mihai Pop, Carmen Moreno, Ian Kelleher, Jane Anderson, Paolo Fusar-Poli, Christoph U Correll, Allan H. Young

“…Methods In this systematic review and meta-analysis (PROSPERO:CRD42023431301), PubMed and Web-of-Science databases were searched for longitudinal studies reporting the percentage of C&A with ICD/DSM-defined depressive disorders who developed BD during follow-up. …”
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Comparison of objectively measured and estimated cardiorespiratory fitness to predict all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysi... by Ben Singh, Cristina Cadenas-Sanchez, Bruno G.G. da Costa, José Castro-Piñero, Jean-Philippe Chaput, Magdalena Cuenca-García, Carol Maher, Nuria Marín-Jiménez, Ryan McGrath, Pablo Molina-García, Jonathan Myers, Bethany Gower, Francisco B. Ortega, Justin J. Lang, Grant R. Tomkinson

“…Methods: Systematic searches were conducted in 9 databases (MEDLINE, SPORTDiscus, Embase, Scopus, PsycINFO, Web of Science, PubMed, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library) up to April 11, 2024. …”
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Ethics of Procuring and Using Organs or Tissue from Infants and Newborns for Transplantation, Research, or Commercial Purposes: Protocol for a Bioethics Scoping Review [version 1;... by Sebastian Porsdam Mann, Joe Brierley, Jerry Menikoff, Trung Nguyen, Brian D. Earp, Dominic Wilkinson, Julian Savulescu, Xiu Lim, Maide Barış, David Shaw, Melanie T Almonte

“…We will search for relevant studies in the National Library of Medicine (including PubMed and MEDLINE), Virtual Health Library, Web of Science, Google Scholar, EBSCO, Google Scholar, PhilPapers, The Bioethics Literature Database (BELIT), EthxWeb as well as grey literature sources (e.g., Google, BASE, OpenGrey, and WorldCat) and the reference lists of key studies to identify studies suitable for inclusion. …”
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