Acceptability and feasibility of pre-exposure prophylaxis for bacterial STIs: a systematic review. by Julie-Anne Carroll, Amy B Mullens, Sarah Warzywoda, Philip R A Baker, Meika Stafford, Faye McMillan, Jacintha Manton, Daniel Demant

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Accuracy of administrative data for surveillance of healthcare-associated infections: a systematic review by Karel G M Moons, Marc J M Bonten, Maaike S M van Mourik, Pleun Joppe van Duijn, Grace M Lee

“…Administrative data algorithms, including (combinations of) diagnosis codes, are commonly used to determine the occurrence of HAI, either to support within-hospital surveillance programmes or as free-standing quality indicators. We conducted a systematic review evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of administrative data for the detection of HAI.Methods Systematic search of Medline, Embase, CINAHL and Cochrane for relevant studies (1995–2013). …”
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Systematic review and quantitative meta-analysis of age-dependent human T-lymphocyte homeostasis by Victoria Kulesh, Victoria Kulesh, Kirill Peskov, Kirill Peskov, Kirill Peskov, Gabriel Helmlinger, Gennady Bocharov, Gennady Bocharov, Gennady Bocharov

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Global distribution of sporadic sapovirus infections: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Marta Diez Valcarce, Anita K Kambhampati, Laura E Calderwood, Aron J Hall, Sara A Mirza, Jan Vinjé

“…We aimed to assess the role of sapovirus as a cause of endemic AGE worldwide by conducting a systematic review of published studies that used molecular diagnostics to assess the prevalence of sapovirus among individuals with AGE symptoms. …”
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Mental and Somatic Symptoms Associated with Emotional Burnout: A Systematic Review of Research by E.B. Karpova, A.S. Stupnikov, K.M. Samerkhanova, J.A. Mashkautsan

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MESS to live with schizophrenic parental history: A systematic review of developmental checkpoints. by Maryam Khan, Rabia Batool, Uzma Mushtaq, Shakir Iqbal, Sana Shaheen, Aimen Zafar Butt, Anees Ahmed

“…However, the developmental patterns of such children and adolescents before the onset of the problem have not yet been systematically documented. We present a comprehensive account of developmental checkpoints essential for preventing it from occurring. …”
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Effectiveness of workplace health promotion programs for industrial workers: a systematic review by Sasha Javanmardi, Ludwig Rappelt, Sascha Zangenberg, Lars Heinke, Christian Baumgart, Daniel Niederer, Jürgen Freiwald

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Osteoporosis Screening Disparities among Ethnic and Racial Minorities: A Systematic Review by Anoush Calikyan, Jillian Silverberg, Katherine M. McLeod

“…Inadequate screening may lead to an increased risk of fracture, higher health care costs, and increased morbidity and mortality disproportionately experienced by racial-ethnic minority populations. Purpose. This systematic review assessed and summarized the racial and ethnic disparities that exist for osteoporosis screening by DXA. …”
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Hyperuricemia Increases the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Zheng Gao, Hekai Shi, Wei Xu, Zhengzhao Guan, Xiuxiu Su, Nuojin Guo, Huijie Ma

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Kiwifruit and Kiwifruit Extracts for Treatment of Constipation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Mohamed Eltorki, Russell Leong, Elyanne M. Ratcliffe

“…Introduction. This systematic review aimed to summarize evidence to determine the effectiveness of kiwifruit or kiwifruit extracts in the treatment of constipation. …”
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Mesalazine for People with Diverticular Disease: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials by Andrea Iannone, Marinella Ruospo, Germaine Wong, Michele Barone, Mariabeatrice Principi, Alfredo Di Leo, Giovanni F. M. Strippoli

“…There is conflicting evidence on mesalazine benefits and harms. Aim. We systematically reviewed current evidence on benefits and harms of mesalazine versus all other treatments in people with diverticular disease. …”
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Photobiomodulation Therapy for Neurosensory Disturbances in Orthognathic Surgery Patients: A Systematic Review by Aneta Olszewska, Mateusz Wolny, Julia Kensy, Agnieszka Kotela, Agata Czajka-Jakubowska, Jacek Matys

“…Background: Sensory disturbances and acquired paresthesia constitute a significant proportion of complications following orthognathic surgery. This systematic review examines the application of photobiomodulation (PBM) in managing these complications and its efficacy in promoting sensory recovery. …”
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Cancer Detection Rates of Systematic and Targeted Prostate Biopsies after Biparametric MRI by Maudy C. W. Gayet, Anouk A. M. A. van der Aa, Harrie P. Beerlage, Bart Ph Schrier, Maaike Gielens, Roel Heesakkers, Gerrit J. Jager, Peter F. A. Mulders, Hessel Wijkstra

“…To compare prostate cancer detection rates (CDRs) and pathology results with targeted prostate biopsy (TB) and systematic prostate biopsy (SB) in biopsy-naive men. …”
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Acupoint stimulation for postpartum breastfeeding insufficiency: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ya-Ching Chang, Yi-An Wang, Zi-Yu Chang, Jian-An Liao

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Efficacy of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Essential Hypertension: An Overview of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses by Maoxia Fan, Guohua Dai, Runmin Li, Xiaoqi Wu

“…Tools used included the measurement tool to assess systematic reviews 2 (AMSTAR-2), the risk of bias in systematic (ROBIS) scale, the checklist of preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA), and the grading of recommendations assessment, development, and evaluation (GRADE) system. …”
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Nurses’ Experience With End-of-Life Care in Geriatric Centers: A Systematic Review by Falah Jamal Dakka RN, BSN, MHM, PhD

“…Methods The study embarked on a systematic review of literature materials on nurses’ emotions and feelings. …”
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Patient Preferences and Values in Decision Making for Migraines: A Systematic Literature Review by Xianpeng Xu, Qingjie Ji, Min Shen

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Effect of COVID-19 on Pregnancy and Neonate’s Vital Parameters: A Systematic Review by Anna Charuta, Monika Smuniewska, Zofia Woźniak, Agnieszka Paziewska

“…Summary of meta-analyses and systematic reviews (2022–2023) on the effect and adverse reaction of the COVID-19 vaccination is presented. …”
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Executive function deficit in patients with long COVID syndrome: A systematic review by Siti Maisarah Nasir, Noorazrul Yahya, Kah Hui Yap, Hanani Abdul Manan

“…Therefore, this study aimed to systematically review published articles assessing the neurocognitive profile of long COVID patients, with a specific emphasis on executive function (EF), and to determine the correlation between EF deficits and brain alterations through the utilisation of neuroimaging modalities. …”
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The Use of Artificial Intelligence and Wearable Inertial Measurement Units in Medicine: Systematic Review by Ricardo Smits Serena, Florian Hinterwimmer, Rainer Burgkart, Rudiger von Eisenhart-Rothe, Daniel Rueckert

“…MethodsThis study examines this synergy of AI models and IMU data by using a systematic methodology, following PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines, to explore 3 core questions: (1) Which medical fields are most actively researching AI and IMU data? …”
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