Systematic review and bayesian network meta-analysis: comparative efficacy and safety of six commonly used biologic therapies for moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease by Haohang Su, Haohang Su, Shengwei Xiao, Zhiqing Liang, Zhiqing Liang, Tianrong Xun, Jinfang Zhang, Jinfang Zhang, Xixiao Yang, Xixiao Yang

“…BackgroundIn contrast to previous network meta-analysis using classical frequentist methods, we evaluated the efficacy and safety of six frequently-used biologics through a Bayesian method.MethodsWeb of Science, Scopus, CENTRAL, ClinicalTrials.gov and ICTRP were searched to collect randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in adults with moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease, comparing Infliximab, Adalimumab, Certolizumab pegol, Ustekinumab, Risankizumab, or Vedolizumab, relative to placebo or an active comparator for induction of clinical response (two different definitions) and maintenance of clinical remission. …”
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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. Clinical studies involving patients with RA were included if they compared the effects of vitamin D supplementation to either a placebo or standard care. …”
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Revisiting ABC Transporters and Their Clinical Significance in Glioblastoma by Brandon Wee Siang Phon, Shalini Sundramurthi Chelliah, Dina El-Rabie Osman, Saatheeyavaane Bhuvanendran, Ammu Kutty Radhakrishnan, Muhamad Noor Alfarizal Kamarudin

“…<b>Methods</b>: This review systematically analyzed the efficacy of ABC transporters against various anticancer drugs from 16 studies identified from five databases (PubMed, Medline, Embase, Scopus, and ScienceDirect). <b>Results</b>: Inhibition of ABC transporters, especially ABCB1, improved drug efficacies. …”
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Impact of measles vaccination strategies on vaccination rates in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Andrew Hayen, Kiddus Yitbarek, Mirkuzie Woldie, Firew Tekle Bobo, Jane Frawley, Abela Mahimbo, Meru Sheel

“…We did a review to identify and synthesise scientific research that evaluated the impact and cost-effectiveness of measles vaccination strategies on measles vaccination coverage, timeliness, hospitalisation rates, and mortality.Methods In this review, we searched for English-language articles published between 2012 and July 2023 in eight databases, including PubMed, ProQuest, MEDLINE (Ovid), Embase (Ovid), CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. …”
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Narrative Review of Free Radicals and Reactive Oxygen Species in Otitis Media by Jeongmin Lee, Seok Min Hong, Yong Sung Choi, Jinseok Lee, Joon Hyung Yeo, Sung Soo Kim, Jae Min Lee, Dong Keon Yon, Seung Geun Yeo

“…The present study therefore assessed the roles of free radicals and ROS in OM. SCOPUS, PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, and Google Scholar were comprehensively searched to identify studies assessing the roles of free radicals and ROS in OM. …”
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Design and Development of a Web‐Based Registry for Outpatient Rehabilitation: A Delphi Multi‐Disciplinary, Expert Consensus Study by Seyyedeh Fatemeh Mousavi Baigi, Masoumeh Sarbaz, Davood Sobhani‐Rad, Salman Nazary‐Moghadam, Javad Heravian Shandiz, Kosar Ghaddaripouri, Reyhane Norouzi Aval, Khalil Kimiafar

“…Methods This cross‐sectional study utilized the Delphi technique at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in northeastern Iran from 2022 to 2023. First, the PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science databases were searched in an untimed systematic review. …”
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Identifying the barriers and facilitators to culturally responsive HIV and PrEP screening for racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender minoritized patients: A scoping review protocol. by Julia Xavier, Maranda C Ward, Patrick G Corr, Nikhil Kalita, Paige McDonald

“…Relevant studies between the years 2019-2022 will be identified using a rigorous search strategy across four databases: MEDLINE (via PubMed), Scopus, Cochrane (CENTRAL; via Wiley), and CINAHL (via EBSCO), using Boolean and Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) search terms. …”
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The Use of AI in Mental Health Services to Support Decision-Making: Scoping Review by Hassan Auf, Petra Svedberg, Jens Nygren, Monika Nair, Lina E Lundgren

“…MethodsA scoping review of empirical evidence was conducted across 5 databases: PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and CINAHL. The searches were restricted to peer-reviewed articles published in English after 2011. …”
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Suitability of Measures of Pharmacy-Based Medication Adherence for Routine Clinical Use Among Patients with Chronic Diseases: A Systematic Review by Jannah W, Khoiry QA, Alfian SD, Abdulah R

“…Raya Jatinangor, KM 21, Jatinangor, Sumedang, Indonesia, Tel/Fax +62-022-7796200, Email sofa.alfian@unpad.ac.idPurpose: To identify the suitability of pharmacy-based measures for determining medication adherence in routine clinical use.Methods: Data were obtained through PubMed and Scopus databases up to December 2023 without publication year restrictions. …”
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Retinal thickness and vascular density changes in Keratoconus: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Hadi Vahedi, Mirsaeed Abdollahi, Reza Moshfeghinia, Shima Emami, Navid Sobhi, Rana Sorkhabi, Ali Jafarizadeh

“…Methods: We conducted a thorough search in PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science, encompassing all observational studies from January 1990 to February 2024. …”
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Association of iron status indicators with thyroid hormone concentrations during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mohammadamin Parsaei, Mohadese Dashtkoohi, Elahe Amirkhalili, Mohammadreza Chashmyazdan, Tim I. M. Korevaar, Tim I. M. Korevaar, Pantea Nazeri

“…This review examines the relationship between various indicators of maternal iron status and thyroid function during pregnancy.MethodsWe conducted a systematic search in MEDLINE/PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library for studies published up to 2023. …”
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Association between Anemia and Risk of Parkinson Disease by Yao-Chin Wang, Abel Po-Hao Huang, Sheng-Po Yuan, Chu-Ya Huang, Chieh-Chen Wu, Tahmina Nasrin Poly, Suleman Atique, Woon-Man Kung

“…We systematically searched articles on electronic databases such as PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Google Scholar between January 1, 2000 and July 30, 2020. …”
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Effectiveness of mobile health for exercise promotion on cardiorespiratory fitness after a cancer diagnosis: A systematic review and meta‐analysis by Megan E. Gregory, Weidan Cao, Saurabh Rahurkar, Fadi Haroun, James C. Stock, Sanam M. Ghazi, Daniel Addison

“…Methods Leveraging MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, and ClinicalTrials.gov, we identified studies through May 2023. …”
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Measurement, determinants and outcomes of maternal care satisfaction in Nigeria: a systematic review by Jane E Hirst, Robyn Norton, Margaret Peden, Edward Mullins, Beatrice Wuraola Ope, Tavleen Wasan

“…Understanding women’s satisfaction with the maternity health system is fundamental, as perceived quality of care is a determinant of service utilisation and improved birth outcomes.Objectives This systematic review aims to explore patients’ satisfaction with maternal healthcare in Nigeria, examining the measurement, determinants, and outcomes of satisfaction.Design A systematic review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses 2020 guidelines.Data sources Searches were conducted in Embase, Maternity and Infant Care, Global Health, Ovid, Africa Journals Online, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, Web of Science, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Scopus and Google Scholar, alongside citation searches of relevant studies.Eligibility criteria Original studies assessing patient satisfaction with maternal health services in Nigeria were included. …”
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Instruments for assessing patient-reported experience measures among patients with diabetes mellitus: a scoping review by Soe Sandi Tint, Myo Zin Oo, Nida Buawangpong, Wichuda Jiraporncharoen, Nutchar Wiwatkunupakarn, Kittipan Rerkasem, Kanokwan Kulprachakarn, Hataichanok Chuljerm, Timothy E. O’Brien, Rohini Mathur, Chaisiri Angkurawaranon

“…Methods Following PRISMA-ScR guidelines, databases including PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane, and Scopus were searched for English-language articles without year limitations. …”
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The Usefulness of the Pressure Algometer in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Orofacial Pain Patients: A Systematic Review by Agata Kamińska, Bartosz Dalewski, Ewa Sobolewska

“…Data were obtained from PubMed, Dentistry and Oral Sciences Source, ProQuest, Scopus, Medline (EBSCO), and ScienceDirect databases. …”
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Influence of Cleats-Surface Interaction on the Performance and Risk of Injury in Soccer: A Systematic Review by Diogo C. F. Silva, Rubim Santos, João Paulo Vilas-Boas, Rui Macedo, António Mesquita Montes, Andreia S. P. Sousa

“…Systematic review. Data Sources. Scopus, Web of science, PubMed, and B-on. Eligibility Criteria. …”
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Whole-of-community interventions that address alcohol-related harms: protocol for a scoping review by Asha S George, Tanya Doherty, Mark Tomlinson, Nandi Siegfried, Ida Okeyo, Ulla Walmisley, Michelle De Jong, Carmen Späth, Nadine Harker

“…Published literature from 2010 to 2021 will be accessed through PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL Plus and Scopus databases. Search terms will focus on the concepts of ‘interventions’, ‘community-based’, ‘harm reduction’ and ‘alcohol’. …”
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The role of exercise-based prehabilitation in enhancing surgical outcomes for patients with digestive system cancers: a meta-analysis by Shasha Xu, Rong Yin, Haiou Zhu, Yin Gong, Jing Zhu, Changxian Li, Qin Xu

“…Methods The records from PubMed (MEDLINE), Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, EBSCO, Scopus, CNKI and Wan fang database up to November 2024 were systematically searched. …”
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A comparison of disseminated intravascular coagulation scoring systems and their performance to predict mortality in sepsis patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Girum Tesfaye Kiya, Gemeda Abebe, Zeleke Mekonnen, Edosa Tadasa, Gedion Milkias, Elsah Tegene Asefa

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Four databases, including Medline (through PubMed), Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science were searched for studies that determined DIC in sepsis patients using the three scoring systems namely: the International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis DIC (ISTH-DIC) criteria, the Japanese association for acute medicine DIC (JAAM-DIC) criteria, and the sepsis-induced coagulopathy (SIC) criteria. …”
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