Exploring the impact of telemedicine in chronic patients from diverse socioeconomic contexts: systematic review of qualitative studies by Yuzhe Li, Qifang Shi, Jing Yang, Li Ran

“…We should actively solve the problems and maximize the functions of telemedicine.ObjectiveTo explore the application and improvement of telemedicine in chronic disease self-management to provide important insights from functional module analysis for stakeholders, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to promote the development of telemedicine in chronic disease management.DesignWe conducted a systematic review and qualitative synthesis of five English databases including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and Scopus, as well as three Chinese databases: China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), WanFang and VIP database. …”
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Efficacy of varenicline versus bupropion for smoking cessation: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Ashish R. Patel, Jigar R. Panchal, Chetna K. Desai

“…Patients having nicotine use disorder treated with varenicline or bupropion were included, and the continuous abstinence rate (CAR) was assessed at 12, 24, and 52 weeks. The PubMed and Google Scholar databases were systematically searched, and after the screening, RCTs involving a comparison of varenicline and bupropion in smoking cessation were included. …”
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Effects of Resveratrol on Liver Function Tests in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by P. Ebrahimpour, M. Karamian, A. Sharifi

“…A systematic search in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science was performed up to September 2023. …”
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Telehealth and Transformation of Nursing Care in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review by Ibrahim Al Baalharith, Mona Al Sherim, Sarah Hamad G. Almutairi, Azizah Saleh Alhaggas Albaqami

“…The present study adopted a literature review methodology by deriving data from journal articles from different databases, for example, Web Science, Google Scholar, CINAHL, MEDLINE, and PubMed databases. Inclusive years for the search ranged from 2016 to 2022. …”
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Natural products against resistant bacterial infections: A systematic literature review by Harshit Kaushik, Ruchika Sharma, Anoop Kumar

“…Methodology: The relevant studies were searched in PubMed and clinical trial websites till 18th February 2022. …”
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Microbial flora surrounding orthodontic temporary skeletal anchorage devices: A systematic review by Navia Jose Paul, Haritha Pottipalli Sathyanarayana, Vignesh Kailasam

“…Methods: A search of studies in six electronic databases – Cochrane Library, PubMed, OVID, Scopus, LILACS and Web of Science were performed until 30 May 2024 without any restriction in date or language of publication. …”
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Role of phytochemicals in cardiovascular disease management: Insights into mechanisms, efficacy, and clinical application by Esther Ugo Alum

“…A thorough search was conducted in four databases: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, using keywords such as phytochemicals and CVDs. …”
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Digital games and virtual reality applications in child abuse: A scoping review and conceptual framework. by Afsoon Asadzadeh, Hassan Shahrokhi, Behzad Shalchi, Zhila Khamnian, Peyman Rezaei-Hachesu

“…The framework is developed in two stages: (1) a scoping review to gather digital games and VR applications for child abuse issues through the search in PubMed, Ovid (APA PsycInfo), Scopus, Web of Science, ProQuest, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and grey literature and (2) developing a conceptual framework based on the review results and validating it by 12 experts. …”
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Outcome and Complications of Frontal Sinus Stenting: A Case Presentation and Literature Review by Mohammed A. Khan, Waleed A. Alshareef, Osama A. Marglani, Islam R. Herzallah

“…We present a case of frontal sinus stenting with migration of the stent and erosion of the lamina papyracea together with a granulomatous reaction around the stent. PubMed and Medline search was also conducted to study the current evidence on frontal sinus stenting benefits and complications. …”
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Drug delivery strategies to improve the treatment of corneal disorders by Mahsa Fallah Tafti, Zeinab Fayyaz, Hossein Aghamollaei, Khosrow Jadidi, Shahab Faghihi

“…This comprehensive review is gathered through multiple databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, and Web of Science. It explores information around ''ocular drug delivery systems'', ''nano-based drug delivery systems'', ''engineered nanocarriers'', and ''advanced technologies to fabricate personalized drug delivery systems''.…”
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Mapping evidence on factors contributing to maternal and child mortality in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review protocol. by Ugochinyere I Nwagbara, Emmanuella C Osuala, Rumbidzai Chireshe, Gbotemi B Babatunde, Ngozichika O Okeke, Nnennaya Opara, Khumbulani W Hlongwana

“…Keyword search from electronic databases such as PubMed/MEDLINE, Google Scholar, Science Direct and World Health Organization library, will be conducted. …”
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Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of the Role of Appendectomy in the Pathogenesis of Colorectal Cancer by M.I. A. Nezhad, N. P. Yabandeh

“…Our systematic investigation utilized sources including the Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, and Web of Science, covering research up to February 1, 2023. …”
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Chemical compositions and health promoting effects of edible mushrooms from genus Russula by Xinwen Hu, Baojun Xu

“…Study design: To ensure the reliability and comprehensiveness of the review, a systematic search was conducted on prominent databases such as Web of Science, Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, and ResearchGate to gather relevant data and insights from diverse scholarly sources. …”
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Geographic Information Systems, spatial analysis, and HIV in Africa: A scoping review. by Danielle C Boyda, Samuel B Holzman, Amanda Berman, M Kathyrn Grabowski, Larry W Chang

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A systematic literature search for articles related to GIS and spatial analysis was conducted through PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science databases. Using pre-specified inclusion criteria, articles were screened and key data were abstracted. …”
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Health promotion interventions for the control of hypertension in Africa, a systematic scoping review from 2011 to 2021. by Jinhee Shin, Kennedy Diema Konlan, Eugenia Mensah

“…<h4>Methods</h4>An in-depth search of PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, Cochrane library, web of science, google scholar yielded 646 titles and 615 after duplicates were removed. …”
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Safety and Effectiveness of Coronary Angiography or Intervention through the Distal Radial Access: A Meta-Analysis by Jun Cao, Huaxiu Cai, Weibin Liu, Hengqing Zhu, Gang Cao

“…RCTs comparing the CAG or intervention through DRA vs. transradial access (TRA) published between January 1, 2017, and May 4, 2021, were searched in the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases. The endpoints included the rate of access success and the number of radial artery occlusions, radial artery spasms, and puncture site hematomas. …”
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Electronic Cigarettes: Ally or an Enemy in Combating Tobacco-Use-Associated Diseases - An Integrative Review by Hunny Sharma, Manisha Ruikar

“…Literature search sources were online databases such as PubMed, Medline, EMBASE, Web of Science, Google Scholar. …”
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Depresión y condiciones de trabajo: revisión actualizada de la investigación by Elisa Ansoleaga Moreno, Gonzalo Miranda-Hiriart

“…La búsqueda se focalizó en PubMed y los criterios de inclusión fueron los siguientes: estudios de cohorte longitudinales prospectivos que, además, reportaron sus resultados a través de riesgo relativo (RR) u odds ratio (OR). …”
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Do cytokines play a role in the transition from acute to chronic musculoskeletal pain? by Andrea Ebersberger, Hans-Georg Schaible

“…In this review, we addressed the involvement of cytokines in postoperative pain, complex regional pain syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, temporomandibular joint disease, low back pain and fibromyalgia using PubMed searches including meta-analyses of data. There is evidence that certain pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines are regulated in all of these diseases, often in both acute and chronic disease states. …”
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Cystic Endometriosis in a Huge Degenerated Subserous Leiomyoma Mimicking Bilateral Multicystic Endometriomas in an Infertile Woman with Diminished Ovarian Reserve: A Rare Endometri... by Safak Hatirnaz, Sabri Colak, Abdulkadir Reis

“…To our knowledge, this is the first reported case for endometriotic cysts (endometriomas) located in a huge cystic degenerated leiomyoma. PubMed search revealed no report concerning endometriotic implantation in the leiomyomas.…”
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