Protective effects and possible mechanisms of mesenchymal stem cells and mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles against kidney fibrosis in animal models: a systematic... by Yuanchen Lv, Zibo Hua, Xiaomei Lu

“…In light of these observations, we are undertaking a meta-analysis to elucidate the influence of hUCB-MSCs and MSC-Exos on kidney fibrosis.MethodsTo identify eligible trials, we conducted a comprehensive search of the CNKI, PubMed, Web of Science and Wanfang databases from inception to 24 October 2022. Furthermore, the methodological quality of the included studies was evaluated using the Systematic Review Center for Laboratory Animal Experimentation (SYRCLE) risk-of-bias tool. …”
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Impact of pediatric tracheostomy on family caregivers’ burden and quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Win Thu Aung, Natasha Yixuan Ong, Shina Qing Chun Yeo, Nur Syahindah Binti Juhari, Gwyneth Kong, Nicole-Ann Lim, Zubair Amin, Zubair Amin, Yvonne Peng Mei Ng, Yvonne Peng Mei Ng

“…We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Clinical Trials, CINAHL, and PsycINFO with the following search terms: “pediatrics,” “tracheostomy,” “quality of life,” “caregivers,” “care burden” from the inception of respective databases to 23rd May 2024. Meta-analysis was conducted using R (version 4.3.1).ResultsTwenty-three studies (1,299 caregivers) were included in systematic review. …”
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Tibial stem extension versus standard configuration in primary cemented total knee arthroplasty: systematic review and meta-analysis by Arash Heidari, Mohammad H. Ebrahimzadeh, Mahla Daliri, Ali Moradi, Mahdieh Sahebi, Masoumeh Sadeghi

“…Methods We conducted a comprehensive search of online databases, including Pubmed, Embase, ISI Web of science, Cochrane Library, and Scopus, using the following MeSH terms, (total knee arthroplasty) OR (TKA) OR (total knee replacement) AND (Tibial stem) OR (stem extension) OR (long stem). …”
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Effects of open-skill exercise on executive functions in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shunding Hu, Peng Shi, Ziyun Zhang, Xiaosu Feng, Kai Zhang, Kai Zhang, Kai Zhang, Teng Jin

“…Therefore, this study systematically explores the aforementioned issues and examines the potential moderating factors in the effects of open-skill exercise intervention on executive functions.MethodsComputer searches of the CNKI, WOS, PubMed, ScienceDirect and SPORTDiscus databases were conducted. Two researchers independently screened the articles and extracted data, and used the bias risk assessment tool recommended by the Cochrane Collaboration Network and the Methodological Index for Non- Randomized Studies (MINORS) scale to assess included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-experimental designs (QEDs). …”
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Adverse events associated with the delivery of telerehabilitation across rehabilitation populations: A scoping review. by Thomas Yau, Josh Chan, McKyla McIntyre, Damanveer Bhogal, Angie Andreoli, Carl Froilan D Leochico, Mark Bayley, Ailene Kua, Meiqi Guo, Sarah Munce

“…A comprehensive search across multiple databases (MEDLINE ALL/EMBASE/APA PsycINFO/CENTRAL/CINAHL) was conducted. …”
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Co-infection of SARS‐CoV‐2 and influenza A/B among patients with COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Monireh Golpour, Hossein Jalali, Reza Alizadeh-Navaei, Masoumeh Rezaei Talarposhti, Tahoora Mousavi, Ali Asghar Nadi Ghara

“…Methods This meta- analysis included 38 primary studies investigating co-infection of SARS-CoV-2 with influenza in confirmed cases of COVID-19. The global online databases were used to identify relevant studies published between December 2019 and July 2024. …”
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Risk Management in Sustainable Construction Projects: A Systematic Review and Bibliometric Analysis by Kasra Hosseini, Youness Javid

“…In this process, 1,630 articles published in the Scopus and Web of Science databases from 2015 to 2023 were retrieved and screened, resulting in 113 eligible articles for analysis. …”
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Evaluation of the Efficacy of Stem Cell Therapy in Ovariectomized Osteoporotic Rats Based on Micro-CT and Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Zhencheng Xiong, Ping Yi, Jialiang Lin, Shengfeng Qiu, Li Shu, Chi Zhang

“…PubMed, Cochrane Library, ScienceDirect, Embase, CNKI, and Wanfang Databases were used to search for articles that met the inclusion criteria. …”
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Clinical outcome changes in sarcopenic obesity: a meta-analysis of exercise training methods by Lei Chen, Haojing Zhou, Yichen Gong, Yi Tang, Hai Su, Zhongyi Zhang, Peijian Tong, Guoqian Chen

“…Methods Two independent reviewers systematically searched English and Chinese databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CNKI) for randomized controlled trials on various exercise training effects in sarcopenic obesity patients until October 2023. …”
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Meta-Analysis of Daoyin Therapy on Therapeutic Effect and Quality of Life in Patients with Stable Angina Pectoris by QIAO Meng, WANG Zhifei, TAN Chaoren, DAI Jingang

“…ObjectiveTo evaluate the therapeutic effect and quality of life of Daoyin therapy in the treatment of stable angina pectoris of coronary heart disease.MethodsEight databases, including CNKI, VIP, Wanfang, SinoMed, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of Science were searched through the computer retrieval system, and the RCTs of Daoyin therapy for stable angina pectoris were screened. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of metabolic syndrome among type2 diabetic patients using different diagnosis criteria in ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis by Chilot Kassa Mekonnen, Hailemichael Kindie Abate, Abere Woretaw Azagew, Alebachew Ferede Zegeye

“…Method First-hand studies about the metabolic syndrome among adult type 2 diabetic patients in Ethiopia were searched through known and international databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochran Library) and search engines (Google and Google Scholar). …”
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Explainable AI in Diagnostic Radiology for Neurological Disorders: A Systematic Review, and What Doctors Think About It by Yasir Hafeez, Khuhed Memon, Maged S. AL-Quraishi, Norashikin Yahya, Sami Elferik, Syed Saad Azhar Ali

“…A comprehensive review of the literature from 2017 to 2024 was conducted using host databases. We also present medical domain experts’ opinions and summarize the challenges up ahead that need to be addressed in order to fully exploit the tremendous potential of XAI in its application to medical diagnostics and serve humanity. …”
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Antimicrobial resistance profile of Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolates from healthcare-associated infections in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Zelalem Asmare, Melese Abate Reta, Yalewayker Gashaw, Ermias Getachew, Assefa Sisay, Muluken Gashaw, Ephrem Tamrat, Atitegeb Abera Kidie, Wagaw Abebe, Tadesse Misganaw, Agenagnew Ashagre, Zelalem Dejazmach, Getinet Kumie, Marye Nigatie, Sisay Ayana, Abdu Jemal, Solomon Gedfie, Woldeteklehaymanot Kassahun, Mulat Awoke Kassa, Selamyhun Tadesse, Biruk Beletew Abate

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Systematic searches were performed to retrieve articles from PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect electronic databases, Google Scholar search engine, and repository registrars from 2015 to 31st December 2023. …”
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Exploring the benefits and prescribing informations of combining East Asian herbal medicine with conventional medicine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review... by Hee-Geun Jo, Jihye Seo, Eunhye Baek, Donghun Lee

“…Methods: We conducted a comprehensive search across 11 databases in English, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese for randomized controlled trials. …”
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Process Evaluations of Interventions for the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes in Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Systematic Review by Iklil Iman Mohd Sa'id, Natasha Hotung, Madeleine Benton, Iliatha Papachristou Nadal, Anisah Baharom, Matthew Prina, Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof, Kimberley Goldsmith, Samantha Birts, Ching Siew Mooi, Angus Forbes, Khalida Ismail, Boon How Chew

“…Five electronic bibliographic databases (Cochrane Library, Cochrane Collaboration Registry of Controlled Trials, Embase, PubMed, and MEDLINE) were searched to identify relevant studies. …”
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New Insights on Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Siyao Zeng, Shanpeng Cui, Yue Li, Zhipeng Yao, Yunlong Li, Yang Cao, Lianghe Wen, Ming Li, Junbo Zheng, Hongliang Wang

“…Methods We searched 12 databases in English and Chinese and two clinical trial centers up to November 28, 2023. …”
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Pengembangan Jadwal Shift Staf Editor Video pada Stasiun Televisi Nasional Trans7 berbasis Android menggunakan Algoritma Ant Colony dengan Firebase by Rizal Rizal, Eliyani Eliyani

“…This research uses MySQL and firebase databases. The editor's schedule that has been processed in the back-end application is then converted into an android application, therefore the schedule can be seen by all video editor staff via their own smartphones. …”
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The efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in ankle disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Qixin Ding, Xu Wang, Yurong Liu, Yuefang Li, Di Zhang, Heling Wang, Shenhong Ma, Qiaohua Han, Weisheng Zhuang

“…Methods A comprehensive and systematic search of PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Embase and web of science databases was performed, and studies that met the requirements according to the inclusion criteria were analyzed using Review Manager and STATA version 14.0. …”
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Anticancer Activity of Asiatic Acid from Centella Asiatica: A Comprehensive Systematic Review of In Vitro and In Vivo Studies by Fiki Muhammad Ridho, Panggih Fahrudin, Andika Julyanto Syachputra, Iren Angelia Aruan, Kamailiya Ulfah, Alfi Syahri

“…A systematic review method was employed and several databases, including Scopus, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar, were used to conduct a comprehensive and systematic search of the literature based in vitro and in vivo studies in November 2023 following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. …”
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Can exercise as a complementary technique manage inflammatory markers in women with breast cancer who are overweight and obese? A systematic review and meta-analysis by Liang Tan, Jinyu Mei, Ruihong Tang, Duo Huang, Kai Qi, Zbigniew Ossowski, Xiaoning Wang

“…Method: Literature up to May 2024 was searched from databases such as Cochrane, Embase, Pubmed, Web of Science, and EBSCO, and English-language randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that met the inclusion criteria were screened. …”
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