A systematic review of Aspilia africana (Pers.) C.D. adams traditional medicinal uses, phytoconstituents, bioactivities, and toxicities by Gang, Roggers, Okello, Denis, Yeongjun, Ban, Kang, Youngmin

“…Relevant research findings were retrieved and organized from various databases, including PubMed and ScienceDirect, in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. …”
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Efficacy and safety of Saccharomyces boulardii as an adjuvant therapy for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori: a meta-analysis by Manning Li, Ying Xie

“…In recent years, there has been controversy regarding whether adding Saccharomyces boulardii (S. boulardii) to traditional therapies is beneficial for eradicating H. pylori.AimTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of S. boulardii as an adjuvant therapy for the eradication of H. pylori.MethodsWe systematically searched the PubMed and Web of Science databases from January 2002 to January 2023. The primary outcome was the H. pylori eradication rate. …”
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Potential and mechanisms of indigenous Indonesian medicinal plants in treating sexual dysfunction: A systematic review and pharmacological network overview by Sukardiman, Roihatul Mutiah, Rosita Handayani

“…A systematic review search was conducted across three databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Springer) without limiting the publication years. …”
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The impact of smartphone addiction on exercise patterns: a systematic review by Siti Kotijah, Ah Yusuf, Rizki Fitryasari P K, Ronal Surya Aditya, Binarti Dwi Wahyuni, Reem Iafi AlMutairi, Fitriana Kurniasari Solikhah, Muhammad Putra Ramadhan

“…Eligibility criteria included peer-reviewed studies in English, examining smartphone addiction and exercise habits. Databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science, and PsycINFO were searched using relevant keywords. …”
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Social support sources for people with palliative care needs at home: a scoping review by Trudy Schutter, Ian Koper, Kris Vissers, Jeroen Hasselaar

“…Methods A scoping review was conducted to search for literature on social support by the community and professionals from the welfare domain to people with palliative care needs at home, using the databases PubMed and Web of Sciences for studies published between January 1, 2007, and June 1, 2023. …”
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Perinatal intimate partner violence and breastfeeding practices: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol. by Zelalem Nigussie Azene, Catherine MacPhail, Lisa Gaye Smithers

“…Comprehensive searches will be conducted in PsycInfo, Scopus, Web of Science, Medline, Cochrane, JBI EBP, CINAHL, Informit, and PubMed electronic databases. Data extraction will be performed independently by two reviewers, with discrepancies resolved by a third reviewer. …”
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AI-enhanced 3D-QSAR screening of fragment-based novel designed molecules targeting Phalaris minor ACCase by Bikash Kumar Rajak, Priyanka Rani, Durg Vijay Singh, Nitesh Singh

“…Using small molecule databases such as ZINC, CHEMBL, and DrugBank, an initial screening based on structural similarity to known ACCase inhibitors is performed. …”
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Effect of the hour-1 bundle on clinical outcomes in patients with sepsis and septic shock: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. by Shukun Hong, Hongye Wang, Xiaoguang Fan, Jian Liu, Lujun Qiao

“…The following electronic databases will be searched: PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Web of Science. …”
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Determining prognostic factors in the treatment of primary hemifacial spasm: Clinical outcomes and complications. A literature review by Juan Carlos Acevedo-González, Alex Taub-Krivoy, Julian Alfonso Sierra-Peña, Julian Geronimo Lizarazo

“…Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, we systematically searched databases like PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Ovid, EBSCO, and Cochrane using keywords such as 'Hemifacial spasm,' 'Microvascular decompression,' 'Neurovascular conflict,' and 'Surgical techniques.' …”
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State of the art progress of Evolvulus alsinoides in pharmacological activity and plant tissue culture: A potent Chinese medicinal plant by Collince Omondi Awere, Valentine Chikaodili Anadebe, Rakkammal Kasinathan, Pandiyan Muthuramalingam, Ramesh Manikandan

“…Methods: A total of 60 papers were identified through internet databases such as Scopus, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and PubMed. …”
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Next Generation Sequencing Panel using Circulating Tumor DNA in Patients with Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Mariana M. Sebastião, Rodrigo S. Ho, João Paulo V. de Carvalho, Micha Nussbaum

“…**Methods:** MEDLINE/PubMed, Cochrane Library, Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (LILACS), and Centre for Reviews and Dissemination databases and articles obtained from other sources were searched for relevant studies that evaluate the accuracy (sensitivity and specificity) of NGS using ctDNA in patients with aNSCLC. …”
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A Systematic Literature Review and Indirect Treatment Comparison of Efficacy of Repository Corticotropin Injection versus Synthetic Adrenocorticotropic Hormone for Infantile Spasms by Michael S. Duchowny, Ishveen Chopra, John Niewoehner, George J. Wan, Beth Devine

“…**Methods:** A search was conducted in MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases through September 30, 2020. Relevant clinical trials on RCI or synthetic ACTH therapy and reporting either cessation of spasms or resolution of hypsarrhythmia, separately or as a combined outcome were included. …”
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Artificially intelligent nursing homes: a scoping review of palliative care interventions by Isabel Ronan, Sabin Tabirca, Sabin Tabirca, David Murphy, Nicola Cornally, Mohamad M. Saab, Patrice Crowley

“…A wide range of keywords are considered in searching six databases, including IEEE, ACM, and SpringerLink.ResultsWe screened 3255 articles for inclusion after duplicate removal. 3175 articles were excluded during title and abstract screening. …”
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Taking stock of vaccine hesitancy among migrants: a scoping review protocol by Charles S Wiysonge, Sten H Vermund, Akhenaten Siankam Tankwanchi, Anelisa Jaca, Heidi J Larson

“…Studies published in English or French between January 1999 and December 2019 will be drawn from most or all of the following multidisciplinary databases: Africa-Wide Information, Allied and Complementary Medicine, Cochrane Library, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Embase, Index Medicus for the Eastern Mediterranean Region, International Bibliography of Social Sciences, Literature in the Health Sciences in Latin America and the Caribbean, Medline, Proquest Theses/Dissertations, PsycInfo and Web of Science. …”
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Extrapulmonary manifestations and complications of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 infection: a systematic review by Jiacai Cho, Joanne Lee, Ching-Hui Sia, Chieh Sian Koo, Benjamin YQ Tan, Weizhen Hong, Ellie Choi, Xueying Goh, Louis Chai, Nisha Suyien Chandran, Horng Ruey Chua, Bernard PL Chan, Mark Muthiah, Ting Ting Low, Eng Soo Yap, Manjari Lahiri

“…Methods: We searched the MEDLINE and Embase databases for SARS-CoV-2-related studies. Meta-analysis, observational studies, case series and case reports published in English or Chinese between 1 January 2020 and 1 May 2020 were included. …”
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Effects of spinal deformities on lower limb kinematics during walking: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Fateme Khorramroo, Seyed Hamed Mousavi, Reza Rajabi

“…We aimed to synthesize existing literature investigating the effect of spinal deformities on lower limb kinematics during walking. We searched Four databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and Embase from their inception through 29th December 2024. …”
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Achieving universal health coverage in India: a scoping review on the requisite public health actions by Avani Radheshyam, Vinod K. Ramani, Radheshyam Naik

“…While UHC offers promise, its nation-wide implementation must be carefully planned and monitored.Objectives(1) To review published literature appraising the concepts of UHC such as coverage of health services and financial protection in the Indian healthcare system, (2) To review the deficiencies of the healthcare system in India and explore solutions within the framework of UHC.MethodsThe relevant articles for review were retrieved from PubMed and Google scholar databases using pertinent text terms. This scoping review includes 12 citations and 3 other published reports which address the determinants of UHC and its impact on the healthcare system in India.ResultsUHC aims to address the concept of health in all its dimensions and not merely as a response to illness. …”
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How Do Diabetes Models Measure Up? A Review of Diabetes Economic Models and ADA Guidelines by Lindsay Govan, Olivia Wu, Robert Lindsay, Andrew Briggs

“…**Methods:** Relevant electronic databases and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines were searched in December 2012. …”
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Factors affecting the risk of gender-based violence among 2SLGBTQIA+ adolescents and youth: a scoping review of climate change-related vulnerabilities by Szymon Parzniewski, Xing Luo, Siyu Ru, Nevcihan Ozbilge, Kyle Breen, Haorui Wu

“…A scoping review was conducted using international databases (Web of Science, Scopus, Proquest, PubMed, Embase, EBSCOhost) since 2009. …”
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The Effect of Whey Protein Consumption on Postprandial Glucose, Insulin and Incretin Responses in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Acute-Term... by Zahra Salimi, Maryam Asadi, Anahita Mansoori

“…Methods: Web of Science, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, PubMed, and Scopus databases were searched to find acute-term controlled clinical trials investigating the effect of all types of whey proteins on products postprandial glucose (PPG) response as the main outcome and also insulin and incretin responses as secondary outcomes in patients with T2DM. …”
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