Diabetes and tuberculosis: a systematic review and meta-analyis of mendelian randomization evidence by Ivaan Pitua, Raafidha Raizudheen, Mark Muyanja, Joseph Nyero, Morrish Okello Obol

“…Mendelian randomization (MR) offers a method to assess causality by leveraging genetic variants as instrumental variables, mitigating biases from confounding and reverse causation. This systematic review aimed to consolidate existing MR evidence on the causal link between DM (types 1 and 2) and TB. …”
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Total glucosides of paeony for rheumatoid arthritis: a protocol for a systematic review by Jing Luo, Guo-Yan Yang, Di-Er Jin, Ying-Ze Zhang, Jian-Ming Wang, Wei-Ping Kong, Qing-Wen Tao

“…Many relevant randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of TGP for RA are available, but they have not been systematically reviewed. This systematic review aims to examine the effectiveness and safety of TGP in patients with RA.Methods and analyses We will search for RCTs of TGP in the treatment of RA, performed up until February 2016, in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and four Chinese databases (Chinese Biomedical Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Database and Chinese Scientific Journal Database). …”
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Patient experience and burden of haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn: a systematic review by P. Maurice, J. McCallion, M. Fitzgibbon, J. N. Barthelmes, W. Karmous, E. J. Hardy, S. A. Mitchell, C. R. Mitchell, J. Lee, W. Noel, Andras Borsi, J. M. Jouannic

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Childhood and adolescence physical activity and multimorbidity later in life: A systematic review by Luc Souilla, Anders C. Larsen, Carsten B. Juhl, Søren T. Skou, Alessio Bricca

“…Background No systematic summary exists on childhood physical activity and later-life multimorbidity risks. …”
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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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Efficacy of electroacupuncture for insomnia in cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiaodong Liu, Ning Xu, Shangpei Wang, Qingjun Jia

“…However, additional high-quality studies are necessary to validate these findings.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?…”
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Influencing factors of adherence to sustainable diets: a systematic review of behavioral theories by Seyedeh Fatemeh Fatemi, Seyedeh Fatemeh Fatemi, Hadi Tehrani, Hadi Tehrani, Maryam Khosravi, Maryam Khosravi, Hassan Doosti, Niloufar Rasaei, Seyyed Reza Sobhani

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Association of arterial stiffness and eye disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Robert Scragg, Angela L Beros, John D Sluyter

“…Background This systematic review and meta-analysis assesses the association of arterial stiffness with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, retinal vein occlusion (RVO) and retinopathy (diabetic and hypertensive).Methods Medline and Embase were systematically searched for observational studies of arterial stiffness and eye disease. …”
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Incidence and influencing factors of occupational pneumoconiosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiao Yu, Xinri Zhang, Xuesen Su, Xiaomei Kong

“…Objectives To determine the incidence of pneumoconiosis worldwide and its influencing factors.Design Systematic review and meta-analysis.Setting Cohort studies on occupational pneumoconiosis.Participants PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library and Web of Science were searched until November 2021. …”
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Methods for identifying adverse drug reactions in primary care: A systematic review. by Vera Logan, David Hughes, Adam Turner, Neil Carter, Sue Jordan

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A systematic search was conducted in Medline, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science and Cochrane library, using controlled vocabulary (MeSH) and free-text terms. …”
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A Systematic Review of Self-directed Learning in Medical Education in Undergraduate Medical Students by Dharmendra Kumar Gupta, Arunima Chaudhuri, Dip Gaine

“…With the increasing complexity of health care, SDL is seen as a crucial skill for fostering lifelong learning and adapting to new challenges. This systematic review examines the current landscape of SDL in undergraduate medical education, exploring its effectiveness, implementation strategies, and areas for future development. …”
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A SYSTEMATIC ANALYSIS OF AI-EMPOWERED EDUCATIONAL TOOLS DEVELOPED IN INDIA FOR DISABLED PEOPLE by Shivani, Monika Gupta, Satinder Bal Gupta

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Effectiveness and safety of herbal medicines for induction of labour: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Edward Fottrell, Carina King, Chrispin Mandiwa, Collins Zamawe, Hannah Maria Jennings

“…We assessed the efficacy and safety of herbal medicines for IOL.Design Systematic review and meta-analysis of published literature.Data sources We searched in MEDLINE, AMED and CINAHL in April 2017, updated in June 2018.Eligibility criteria We considered experimental and non-experimental studies that compared relevant pregnancy outcomes between users and non-user of herbal medicines for IOL.Data extraction and synthesis Data were extracted by two reviewers using a standardised form. …”
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The impacts of antipsychotic medications on eating-related outcomes: A mixed methods systematic review. by Rasha Alkholy, Karina Lovell, Penny Bee, Rebecca Pedley, Helen Louise Brooks, Richard J Drake, Prathiba Chitsabesan, Anam Bhutta, Abigail Brown, Rebecca L Jenkins, Andrew Grundy

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Gamma-knife radiosurgery for jugular foramen schwannomas. A systematic review and meta-analysis by Timoleon Siempis, Spyridon Voulgaris, George A. Alexiou

“…The aim of this study was to provide a systematic review and meta-analysis of the available literature regarding the outcomes of cases of JFS treated with radiosurgery. …”
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Is surgery superior for distal ulna fractures? a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis by Zakaria Chabihi, Brahim Demnati, Mohamed Moussadiq, Tariq Aalil, Yassine Fath El Khir, El Mehdi Boumediane, Mohamed Amine Benhima, Imad Abkari

“…Level of evidence I Evidence from a meta-analysis and systematic review from all relevant studies.…”
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Smartphone apps for mental health: systematic review of the literature and five recommendations for clinical translation by Aljawharah Almuqrin, Ryan Hammoud, Ilham Terbagou, Stefania Tognin, Andrea Mechelli

“…Smartphone apps offer a potentially cost-effective, available and accessible solution for monitoring, supporting and treating mental health conditions. This systematic review describes and evaluates the usage of smartphone apps across a wide range of mental health disorders in terms of clinical effectiveness, feasibility and acceptability.Design This is a systematic review of studies examining treatment, self-monitoring and multipurpose smartphone apps for mental health disorders.Data sources Studies were identified through a comprehensive search of the Ovid and PubMed databases. …”
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Economic Evaluation of Robotic-assisted Radical Prostatectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Tanan Bejrananda, Win Khaing, Sajesh K. Veettil, Therdpong Thongseiratch, Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk

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Preoperative anxiety and its impact on surgical outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Mohamed A. Shebl, Eman Toraih, Menna Shebl, Ahmed Mosaad Tolba, Parisa Ahmed, Harshdeep Singh Banga, Mohab Orz, Mahmoud Tammam, Keroles Saadalla, Mohamed Elsayed, Mennatallah Kamal, Mohamed Abdulla, Ahmed Ibrahim Eldessouky, Yousef Tarek Moustafa, Omar Ahmed Mohamed, Hani Aiash

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A systematic review on concentration of residential indoor air metals and health risk assessment by Ali Momen, Arezo Rezaie, Roohollah Rostami

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