Comparing the Effects of Integrative Neuromuscular Training and Traditional Physical Fitness Training on Physical Performance Outcomes in Young Athletes: A Systematic Review and Me... by Ke-wen Wan, Zi-han Dai, Po-san Wong, Robin Sze-tak Ho, Bjorn T. Tam

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to compare the effects of INT versus traditional physical fitness training (PT) on physical performance-related outcomes in young athletes. Methods Six online databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, PsycINFO) searched from inception through 15 January 2024. …”
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Assessing the Uses, Benefits, and Limitations of Digital Technologies Used by Health Professionals in Supporting Obesity and Mental Health Communication: Scoping Review by Amanda Kearns, Anne Moorhead, Maurice Mulvenna, Raymond Bond

“…MethodsA comprehensive scoping review, which followed a validated methodology, analyzed studies published between 2013 and 2023 across 8 databases. The data extraction focused on HPs’ use of communication technologies, intervention types, biopsychosocial considerations, and perceptions of technology use. …”
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Efficacy and safety of dexamethasone or triamcinolone in combination with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy for diabetic macular edema: A systematic review and meta-a... by Bo Zhou, Hua Liu, Feng Xiong

“…<h4>Methods</h4>An exhaustive search of the literature was performed on February 23, 2024, scanning through the databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and the Cochrane Library, with the aim of identifying all relevant studies. …”
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Unlocking the genetic potential of Ethiopian fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) genotypes for future breeding by Zebib Berhe, Tesfaye Awas, Asmare Dejen, Metadel Adane, Baye Akele, Musa Adal, Faris Hailu

“…Generally, the study indicate that indigenous knowledge held by fenugreek farmers has to be documented and preserved in appropriate formats including in databases and the fenugreek can be improved through selection easily with considering the traits that show high variation with genetic advance for future breeding.…”
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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. …”
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Impacts of National Reimbursement Drug Price Negotiation on drug accessibility, utilization, and cost in China: a systematic review by Zheng Zhu, Jiawei Zhang, Zhihu Xu, Quan Wang, Yu Qi, Li Yang

“…Methods We searched the electronic databases PubMed (which includes MEDLINE), Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, and VIP for all associated studies published in English or Chinese between January 2016 and December 2023. …”
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Effective dietary interventions during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of behavior change techniques to promote healthy eating by Hannah O’Connor, Nina Meloncelli, Shelley A. Wilkinson, Anna Mae Scott, Lisa Vincze, Alita Rushton, Samantha Dawson, Jenna Hollis, Bree Whiteoak, Sarah Gauci, Susan de Jersey

“…The primary aims of this systematic review and meta-analysis were to summarise the effectiveness of dietary interventions for pregnant woman, identify which behaviour change techniques (BCTs) and intervention features were most frequently used and determine which were most effective at improving dietary intake. Six databases were searched to identify randomised control trials (RCTs) reporting on dietary intake in pregnant women over the age of sixteen, with an active intervention group compared to a control group receiving usual care or less intensive interventions. …”
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Clinical decision fatigue: a systematic and scoping review with meta-synthesis by Nicola Grignoli, Serena Petrocchi, Peter Schulz, Luca Gabutti, Greta Manoni, Jvan Gianini

“…The Preferred Reporting Item for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses scoping review checklist has been applied and checked.Information sources Six databases were systematically searched by two independent researchers according to a predefined set of keywords.Results 43 papers were included, of which 25 were empirical. …”
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Identifying the Latitude and Longitude of ATMs in ATM Networks by Niloofar Haghjoo, Mohammad rahmati, Ali Zare Mirakabad

“…The use of these methods has less processing cost and higher speed due to the use of algorithms and graph-based databases, and they provide more accurate results. …”
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How prepared is Nigeria digital payment for health workers? A landscape analysis by Folashayo Peter Adeniji, David Ayobami Adewole, Segun Bello, Elizabeth Ekirapa, Juliet Aweko, Vincent Michael Kiberu, Charles Opio, Peter Waiswa, Olufunmilayo Ibitola Fawole

“…In the desk review, the databases searched were MEDLINE (PubMed), Google Scholar and Google. …”
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Effects of exercise training on the nigrostriatal glutamatergic pathway and receptor interactions in Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review by Shahid Ishaq, Iqbal Ali Shah, Shin-Da Lee, Shin-Da Lee, Bor-Tsang Wu

“…Exercise training is one of the non-pharmacological, non-invasive therapeutic approaches.ObjectiveThis systematic review is the first to summarize the effects of exercise training on the regulation of protein and gene expressions within the nigrostriatal glutamatergic pathway and its receptor interactions in animal models of Parkinson’s disease (PD).MethodologyThe PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase electronic databases were searched, and 9 out of 96 studies that met the PRISMA guidelines were included. …”
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Vertical and horizontal bone loss following alveolar socket preservation using bone grafts and autologous platelet concentrates vs bone grafts alone: a systematic review and meta-a... by Shivang Davda, Rawand Shado, Ines Novo Pereira, David Madruga, Haidar Hassan

“…Methods A search on Pubmed, Scopus, Embase and Google Scholar databases was conducted to identify human studies using APCs in extraction sockets between January 2014 and August 2024. …”
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Models of Integrated Acute Care for Older Adult Inpatients That Incorporate Integrative Health: An Integrative Review by Bonvin E, Perruchoud E, Tacchini-Jacquier N, Perrenoud J, Melly P, Celik S, Jean M, Verloo H

“…Scientific evidence suggests that these practices should be incorporated into older adult inpatients’ daily care.Aim: Conduct an integrative review of studies on integrated acute-care models for older adult inpatients that incorporate integrative health services.Methods: We searched Medline Ovid ALL, Embase.com, CINAHL, APA PsycINFO Ovid, Web of Science Core Collection, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses A&I, Cochrane Library, and CAMBase bibliographic databases for studies, published between 1990 and 2023, on integrated acute-care models for older adult inpatients that incorporated integrative health services. …”
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Participant Compliance With Ecological Momentary Assessment in Movement Behavior Research Among Adolescents and Emerging Adults: Systematic Review by Shirlene Wang, Chih-Hsiang Yang, Denver Brown, Alan Cheng, Matthew Y W Kwan

“…MethodsAn electronic literature search was conducted in PubMed, PsycINFO, and Web of Science databases to select relevant papers that assessed movement behaviors among the population using EMA and reported compliance information for inclusion (n=52) in October 2022. …”
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Multi-omics reveals that ST6GAL1 promotes colorectal cancer progression through LGALS3BP sialylation by Yuanchao Shi, Zhenzhong Pan, Jingwei Duan, Zexing Wang, Yiliang Fang, Bo Tang, Quanlin Guan

“…We found that ST6GAL1 was significantly upregulated in tumor samples than in matched normal samples by analyzing fresh clinical samples from public databases (mean mRNA expression level: tumor vs. normal samples = 0.002712:0.000966, P < 0.05, n = 22). …”
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Investigating the implementation of infection prevention and control practices in neonatal care across country income levels: a systematic review by Emanuela Nyantakyi, Julia Baenziger, Laura Caci, Kathrin Blum, Aline Wolfensberger, Angela Dramowski, Bianca Albers, Marta Castro, Marie-Therese Schultes, Lauren Clack

“…Methods Following a targeted search in seven databases, titles and abstracts as well as full texts were screened in a dual review process to identify studies focusing on the implementation of IPC practices in inpatient neonatal care and reporting on implementation determinants and/or implementation strategies. …”
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Effectiveness and safety of percutaneous endoscopic debridement and drainage for spinal infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Guozhong Zhou, Xiaorong Liu, Zhi Liang, Xuesong Chen, Chao Song

“…Methods On 20 October 2023, we searched the EMBASE, PubMed, Cochrane Library, China Biology Medicine Disc, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wanfang databases for eligible studies. Cohort studies on SI treated with PEDD, reporting relevant effectiveness or safety outcomes. …”
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Genetic determinants of skin ageing: a systematic review and meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies and candidate genes by Chloe Wong, Jun Yan Ng, Yang Yie Sio, Fook Tim Chew

“…The Web of Science, Embase, and PubMed databases were searched on January 2024 using specific exclusion criteria (e.g., study of non-human subjects, focus on skin diseases, or treatments) to identify relevant articles. …”
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Improving antibiotic utilization in West Africa: enhancing interventions through systematic review and evidence synthesis by Eric S. Donkor, Abdul-Halim Osman, Bill Clinton Aglomasa, Aaron Awere-Duodu, Alex Odoom, Bismark Opoku-Asare, Gilbert Lazarus

“…Method We carried out a systematic review by conducting a comprehensive search in various databases including PubMed and Scopus for eligible articles published in the English Language between 1 January 2000 and 14 February 2024. …”
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Efficacy and safety of transanal endoscopic microsurgery for early rectal cancer: a meta-analysis by Chunqiang Wang, Tianye Huang, Xuebing Wang

“…The purpose of this article was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) in the treatment of early rectal cancer.MethodsBy searching the PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure databases, we selected all articles on TEM for early rectal cancer. …”
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