Genetic and peripheral biomarkers of comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury: a systematic review by Kiriana Cowansage, Reshmi Nair, Jose M. Lara-Ruiz, Daniel E. Berman, Courtney C. Boyd, Tiffany L. Milligan, Daniel Kotzab, Dawn M. Bellanti, Lisa M. Shank, Maria A. Morgan, Derek J. Smolenski, Ida Babakhanyan, Nancy A. Skopp, Daniel P. Evatt, Marija S. Kelber

“…This PROSPERO-registered systematic review evaluates the current body of literature on genetic and peripheral biomarkers associated with comorbid TBI and PTSD.MethodsSearches were conducted in four databases (PubMed, PsycInfo, PTSDPubs, Scopus). We included published studies examining differences in peripheral biomarkers among civilian, military, and veteran participants with both TBI and PTSD compared to those with TBI alone as well as, in some cases, PTSD alone and healthy controls. …”
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Use of artificial intelligence for gestational age estimation: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Sabahat Naz, Sahir Noorani, Syed Ali Jaffar Zaidi, Abdu R. Rahman, Saima Sattar, Jai K. Das, Jai K. Das, Zahra Hoodbhoy

“…The aim of this meta-analysis is to assess the accuracy of AI models in assessing GA against US as the gold standard.MethodsA literature search was performed in PubMed, CINAHL, Wiley Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. Studies that reported use of AI models for GA estimation with US as the reference standard were included. …”
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Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase and carbapenemase-producing Gram-negative bacteria in urinary tract infections in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mitkie Tigabie, Getnet Ayalew, Lidetu Demoze, Kebebe Tadesse, Yalewayker Gashaw, Muluneh Assefa

“…Methods A systematic literature search of all available electronic databases such as PubMed, Hinari, Google Scholar and EMBASE, Scopus, and African journal online was performed. …”
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Technologies for Interoperable Internet of Medical Things Platforms to Manage Medical Emergencies in Home and Prehospital Care: Scoping Review by Mattias Seth, Hoor Jalo, Åsa Högstedt, Otto Medin, Bengt Arne Sjöqvist, Stefan Candefjord

“…Our literature search followed a dual search strategy and was conducted up to August 2023 across 6 electronic databases: IEEE Xplore, PubMed, Scopus, ACM Digital Library, Sage Journals, and ScienceDirect. …”
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Risk barriers and sustainability in payment for ecosystem service implementation in smallholder forestry by A. Ibrahim, S. Withaningsih, R. Kinseng, Parikesit ., D. Muhamad

“…Data were obtained from databases of scientific publications such as Scopus, Semantic Scholar, Crossref, and Google Scholar. …”
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Use of Augmented Reality for Training Assistance in Laparoscopic Surgery: Scoping Literature Review by Francisco Javier Celdrán, Javier Jiménez-Ruescas, Carlos Lobato, Lucía Salazar, Juan Alberto Sánchez-Margallo, Francisco M Sánchez-Margallo, Pascual González

“…MethodsFollowing the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) guidelines, we conducted a scoping review using 4 databases: Scopus, IEEE Xplore, PubMed, and ACM. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied to select relevant articles. …”
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Association of lower-limb strength with different fall histories or prospective falls in community-dwelling older people: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ringo Tang-Long Zhu, Jenny Jing-Jing Zuo, Ke-Jing Li, Freddy Man Hin Lam, Arnold Yu Lok Wong, Lin Yang, Xue Bai, Man Sau Wong, Timothy Kwok, Yong-Ping Zheng, Christina Zong-Hao Ma

“…Methods This systematic review searched six databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, Scopus, CINAHL, and Cochrane CENTRAL. Meta-analysis was conducted to aggregate standardized mean differences (SMD) or odds ratios (OR). …”
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A meta-analysis of the value of indocyanine green fluorescence imaging in guiding surgical resection of primary and metastatic liver cancer by Dali Xiong, Jiaran Li, Li Li, Fuhao Xu, Tao Hu, He Zhu, Xiaohui Xu, Yawen Sun, Shuanghu Yuan

“…Methods: A systematic search of PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and major scientific websites was conducted until June 2024. …”
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Prognostic factors of thalamic and thalamopeduncular low-grade gliomas in children: A systematic review and recommendations for surgical management by Jana Táborská, Adéla Bubeníková, Petr Skalický, Jakub Táborský, David Horváth, Michal Zápotocký, Ondřej Bradáč, Vladimír Beneš, 3rd

“…Material and methods: An extensive literature search in adherence to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines was performed and included Web of Science, Scopus, and OVID interface (Medline and Embase). Original articles were selected if they provided data on 10 or more patients under 18 years old with separate or retrievable data for thalamic or thalamopeduncular low-grade gliomas, as well as at least one prognostic factor and its corresponding outcome. …”
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Prevalence of Preoperative Anxiety and Associated Factors Among Surgical Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis in Ethiopia by Magarsa Lami, Abraham Negash, Jerman Dereje, Ahmed Hiko, Sinetibeb Mesfin, Arsema Gebreyesus, Nano Belama, Nesredin Ahmed Omer, Bikila Balis, Usmael Jibro

“…Electronic databases (PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science Core Collection, CAB Abstract, EMBASE, and CINHAL (EBSCO)), Google Scholar, and lists of references were used to search works of literature in Ethiopia. …”
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The Croton genera (Euphorbiaceae) and its richness in chemical constituents with potential range of applications by Carlos Andrés Coy-Barrera, Laura Galvis, Maria Juliana Rueda, Sergio Alejandro Torres-Cortés

“…Methods: Within the framework of this review, bibliographical research was conducted based on literature published in specialized journals and by accessing crucial information from globally recognized scientific databases (Google Scholar, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Science Direct, SciELO, and SpringerLink). …”
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Association of HIV infection and hospitalization among mpox cases: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Muhammed Shabil, Shilpa Gaidhane, R. Roopashree, Mandeep Kaur, Manish Srivastava, Amit Barwal, G. V. Siva Prasad, Pranchal Rajput, Rukshar Syed, Anoop Dev, Danish Kundra, Ambanna Yappalparvi, Prakasini Satapathy, Quazi Syed Zahiruddin, Harish Kumar, Renu Sah, Ganesh Bushi

“…Methods A literature search was conducted through PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library up until August 10, 2024. …”
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Whole systems approaches to diet and healthy weight: A scoping review of reviews. by Gavin Breslin, Olujoke Fakoya, Wendy Wills, Nigel Lloyd, Charis Bontoft, Amander Wellings, Sian Harding, John Jackson, Katherine Barrett, Adam P Wagner, Lisa Miners, Honey-Anne Greco, Katherine E Brown

“…<h4>Method</h4>Systematic searches were carried out using CINAHL, Scopus, PsycINFO (ProQuest), the Cochrane Library, and MEDLINE. …”
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Oridonin: A natural terpenoid having the potential to modulate apoptosis and survival signaling in cancer by Abhishek Chauhan, Hemant Joshi, Divya Kandari, Diwakar Aggarwal, Ritu Chauhan, Hardeep Singh Tuli, Arpit Mehrotra, Abhilasha Sood, Ujjawal Sharma, Darin Mansor Mathkor, Shafiul Haque, Naveen Chandra Joshi, Laurent Dufossé

“…Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted using Scopus, PubMed, SpringerLink, ScienceDirect, Wiley Online, and Web of Science databases, covering the period from 2007 to 2024. …”
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Linking weather and climate information services (WCIS) to Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices by Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi, Tinashe Lindel Dirwai, Cuthbert Taguta, Aidan Senzanje, Wuletawu Abera, Ajit Govid, Elliott Ronald Dossou-Yovo, Ermias Aynekulu, Vimbayi Grace Petrova Chimonyo

“…It involved the search of the Scopus and Web of Science databases for peer-reviewed articles, books, and grey literature focussed on the global south. …”
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Laser Applications in Metal Orthodontic Bracket Debonding: A Systematic Review by Patryk Woś, Sylwia Kiryk, Tomasz Dyl, Jan Kiryk, Tomasz Horodniczy, Magdalena Szablińska, Magdalena Aleksandra Dubowik, Wojciech Dobrzyński, Marcin Mikulewicz, Jacek Matys, Maciej Dobrzyński

“…Materials and Methods: In September 2024, an electronic search was performed across the PubMed, Web of Science (WoS), and Scopus databases, adhering to the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines and the PICO framework. …”
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The Effect of the Concurrent Use of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors or Receptor Blockers on Toxicity and Outcomes in Patients Treated with Radiotherapy: A Systematic Revie... by Wan-Chuen Liao, Hala Shokr, Corinne Faivre-Finn, Clare Dempsey, Kaye Janine Williams, Li-Chia Chen

“…<b>Methods</b>: The literature was retrieved from the MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Scopus databases from January 2000 to October 2024. …”
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Challenges and Opportunities for Data Sharing Related to Artificial Intelligence Tools in Health Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Systematic Review and Case Study From Tha... by Aprajita Kaushik, Capucine Barcellona, Nikita Kanumoory Mandyam, Si Ying Tan, Jasper Tromp

“…MethodsFirst, we conducted a systematic literature search using PubMed, SCOPUS, Embase, Web of Science, and ACM using controlled vocabulary. …”
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The impact of HPV/HIV co-infection on immunosuppression, HPV genotype, and cervical cancer biomarkers by Terkimbi Dominic Swase, Ilemobayo Victor Fasogbon, Ifie Josiah Eseoghene, Ekom Monday Etukudo, Solomon Adomi Mbina, Chebet Joan, Reuben Samson Dangana, Chinyere Anyanwu, Comfort Danchal Vandu, A. B Agbaje, Tijjani Salihu Shinkafi, Ibrahim Babangida Abubarkar, Patrick Maduabuchi Aja

“…The total of eighty-four (84) articles from standard electronic databases mainly Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus were extracted and reviewed. The articles were published in English between 2008 and 2024 and comprised a total of 80023 participants. …”
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The Effects of Statin Dose, Lipophilicity, and Combination of Statins plus Ezetimibe on Circulating Oxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein Levels: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis o... by Tannaz Jamialahmadi, Fatemeh Baratzadeh, Željko Reiner, Luis E. Simental-Mendía, Suowen Xu, Andrey V. Susekov, Raul D. Santos, Amirhossein Sahebkar

“…The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to find out what are the effects of statin intensity, lipophilicity, and combination of statins plus ezetimibe on ox-LDL. Methods. PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science were searched from inception to February 5, 2021, for randomized controlled trials (RCTs). …”
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