Microscopic decompressive laminectomy versus percutaneous endoscopic decompressive laminectomy in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis: protocol for a systematic review and meta-an... by Hua Zhang, Rong Wang, Guodong Gao, Xiuxia Li, Xiaogang Zhang, Daping Qin, Guodong Yang

“…This study aims to provide a protocol for the evaluation and comparison of the efficacy, safety and applicability between MDL and PEDL.Methods and analysis We will search for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing MDL and PEDL for treating LSS from inception to December 2019 in the following databases: PubMed, The Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Embase and China Biology Medicine. …”
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Effectiveness and safety of metoclopramide in treatment of intractable hiccup: a protocol of systematic review and meta-analysis by Tao Chen, Long Wang, Changyan Zi, Yongxiang Gao, Die Wang, Baocheng Zhang, Baojia Wang

“…The aim of this article is to obtain evidence on the effectiveness and safety of metoclopramide in treating patients with intractable hiccup.Methods and analysis We will search the following databases, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, CBM, Wan-fang, VIP database, CNKI and MEDLINE from their inception to 11 November 2021. All the randomised controlled trials associated with metoclopramide in treating intractable hiccup will be included. …”
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Visual analysis of research hotspots and trends in traditional Chinese medicine for depression in the 21st century: A bibliometric study based on citespace and VOSviewer by Chengcheng Song, Kelong Chen, Yongxi Jin, Ling Chen, Zuxiu Huang

“…The top three clusters were randomised controlled trials, traditional Chinese medicine, and hippocampal neurogenesis. …”
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Intravenous amino acids for kidney protection in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Malik Waleed Zeb Khan, Aizaz Ali, Amna Hussain, Aban Masaud Mian, Abdul Moeez, Waqas Inayat, Bushra Noor, Izhar Ali Shah, Muhammad Osama, Bushra Khan, Muhammad Sajid, Touba Azeem, Mohammad Ebad Ur Rehman, Ashraf Ali, Ubaid Khan Afridi

“…Methods PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases were systematically searched for all relevant randomised controlled trials (RCTs) published from inception to July 25, 2024. …”
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Improving reporting standards in quantitative educational intervention research: introducing the CLOSER and CIDER checklists by Rebecca Upsher, Eleanor Dommett, Sophie Carlisle, Sarah Conner, Geraldene Codina, Anna Nobili, Nicola C. Byrom

“…In educational research, the complexity of interventions and the diversity of contexts challenge the adequacy of existing reporting standards, primarily tailored for health interventions and randomised controlled trials. Recognising the critical need for appropriate tools to support education research, we developed two checklists: the CheckList Of Standards of reporting in Education Research (CLOSER) and the Checklist for Intervention Description of Education Research (CIDER). …”
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Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps and Biologics: A Call for Better Data Standardisation and Presentation in Clinical Studies by Kariyawasam HH, Langan D, Rimmer J

“…Here we report the need for urgent improvement in double-blind randomised controlled trials of biologics in CRSwNP, having previously undertaken a systematic review and meta-analysis of such studies. …”
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Minimising harms of tight glycaemic control in older patients with type 2 diabetes by Wade Thompson

“…It assesses the evidence from clinical trials and guidelines, with a focus on preventing hypoglycaemia and improving patient-centred care through relaxed HbA1c targets. Large randomised controlled trials show that intensive glycaemic control (HbA1c ≤ 7%) does not reduce cardiovascular risk, but increases hypoglycaemia and mortality, particularly in older adults. …”
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Cooling in Surgical Patients: Two Case Reports by Bibi F. Gurreebun, Christos S. Zipitis, Ngozi E. Edi-Osagie, Ian M. Dady, Axel Sylvan

“…However, children with congenital abnormalities and conditions requiring surgical intervention have been excluded from randomised controlled trials investigating this, in view of concerns regarding the potential side effects of cooling that can affect surgery. …”
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Comparison of I-gel and Baska mask in elective surgery: a meta-analysis by Hao Wang, Jiaxin Shen, Jiaxiao Shi, Xiaoyun Miao, Jinglin Zhao, Qingchun Dai

“…To conduct a comparative analysis of the advantages and disadvantages associated with use of the Baska mask and I-gel across various dimensions.Design A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and other relevant databases to identify randomised controlled trials (RCTs) involving patients who used the Baska mask and I-gel.Main results Twelve studies were identified for comparison of clinical indices. …”
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The effect of probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics on gut microbial community profile in overweight and obese Latin American and Caribbean populations: a systematic review of huma... by Manahil M. Bineid, Litai Liu, Eduard F. Ventura, Sakshi Bansal, Katherine Curi-Quinto, Juana del Valle-Mendoza, Gemma E. Walton, Karani Santhanakrishnan Vimaleswaran

“…Of the 13,090 identified records, five randomised controlled trials (RCTs) from Brazil, Mexico, and Chile met the inclusion criteria for this review. …”
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Sentinel Node Biopsy Alone versus Completion Axillary Node Dissection in Node Positive Breast Cancer: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Rachna Ram, Jasprit Singh, Eddie McCaig

“…Results. Three randomised controlled trials and five retrospective studies were identified. …”
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The Efficacy of the proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) approach in stroke rehabilitation to improve basic activities of daily living and quality of life: a systematic... by Mercè Sitjà-Rabert, Francesc Xavier Guiu-Tula, Rosa Cabanas-Valdés, Gerard Urrútia, Natàlia Gómara-Toldrà

“…We will include randomised or quasi-randomised controlled trials of PNF interventions conducted in stroke survivors up to April 2017. …”
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Lifestyle interventions delivered by eHealth in chronic kidney disease: A scoping review. by Ffion Curtis, James O Burton, Ayesha Butt, Harsimran K Dhaliwal, Matthew M P Graham-Brown, Courtney J Lightfoot, Rishika Rawat, Alice C Smith, Thomas J Wilkinson, Daniel S March

“…There were 54 included articles, of which 23 were randomised controlled trials (RCTs). The main component of the intervention for the included studies was mobile applications (n = 23), with the majority being in the dialysis population (n = 22). …”
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Utilising causal inference methods to estimate effects and strategise interventions in observational health data. by Bao Duong, Manisha Senadeera, Toan Nguyen, Melanie Nichols, Kathryn Backholer, Steven Allender, Thin Nguyen

“…Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) are the gold standard for evaluating health interventions but often face ethical and practical challenges. …”
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Cost-effectiveness of Apixaban for Stroke Prevention in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation in Algeria by Yazid Aoudia, Thitima Kongnakorn, Evie Merinopoulou, Mohamed Said Bettayeb, Sid Ahmed Kherraf

“…The efficacy of apixaban has been investigated in randomised controlled trials. **Objectives:** The objective of this study was to estimate the economic implications of using apixaban compared to other anti-coagulations to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with AF from the perspective of the Algerian payer. …”
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A Narrative Review of Diabetes Intervention Studies to Explore Diabetes Care Opportunities for Pharmacists by Shamala Ayadurai, H. Laetitia Hattingh, Lisa B. G. Tee, Siti Norlina Md Said

“…A search on randomised controlled trials (RCT) on diabetes management by healthcare professionals including pharmacists published between 2010 and 2015 was conducted. …”
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Comparing apples and oranges in youth depression treatments? A quantitative critique of the evidence base and guidelines by Samuele Cortese, Glyn Lewis, Argyris Stringaris, Georgina Krebs, Marinos Kyriakopoulos, Lucy Foulkes, Carmen Moreno, Charlotte Burman, Raphaelle Delpech, Rudolph Uher, Dayna Bhudia, Despoina Miliou, Ioannis-Marios Rokas

“…In this paper, we test the factors across modalities that may influence comparability between medication and psychotherapy trials.Methods We included 92 randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of psychotherapy and medication for child and adolescent depression (mean age 4–18 years). …”
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Comparison of Different Molecular Weights of Intra-Articular Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Level I Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis by Filippo Migliorini, Nicola Maffulli, Cornelis Hindriks Nijboer, Gaetano Pappalardo, Mario Pasurka, Marcel Betsch, Joshua Kubach

“…<b>Methods:</b> In November 2024, the following databases were accessed: PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Embase. All randomised controlled trials investigating the efficacy of intra-articular HA injections for knee osteoarthritis were accessed. …”
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Economic burden of acute kidney injury in children and adults: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Sean M Bagshaw, Catherine Morgan, Rashid Alobaidi, Emma Heydari Ulrich, Aspen Lillywhite, Michael Paulden, Michael Zappitelli

“…Inclusion criteria will be randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies (cohort or case–control) from all countries of hospitalised adults and children. …”
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High-frequency percussive ventilation in acute respiratory failure by Andrea Bruni, Giuseppe Neri, Gianmaria Cammarota, Vincenzo Bosco, Eugenio Biamonte, Letizia Troisi, Annalisa Boscolo, Paolo Navalesi, Federico Longhini, Eugenio Garofalo

“…However, the overall evidence quality remains weak, necessitating large-scale randomised controlled trials for definitive conclusions.…”
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