Use of information sources by cancer patients: results of a systematic review of the research literature by Kalyani Ankem

“…To synthesize results found across studies, a systematic review was conducted. Medline and CINAHL were searched to retrieve literature on cancer patients' information source use. …”
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Gamma-knife radiosurgery for jugular foramen schwannomas. A systematic review and meta-analysis by Timoleon Siempis, Spyridon Voulgaris, George A. Alexiou

“…The aim of this study was to provide a systematic review and meta-analysis of the available literature regarding the outcomes of cases of JFS treated with radiosurgery. …”
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Is surgery superior for distal ulna fractures? a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis by Zakaria Chabihi, Brahim Demnati, Mohamed Moussadiq, Tariq Aalil, Yassine Fath El Khir, El Mehdi Boumediane, Mohamed Amine Benhima, Imad Abkari

“…Level of evidence I Evidence from a meta-analysis and systematic review from all relevant studies.…”
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Application of System Dynamics in Construction Engineering and Management: Content Analysis and Systematic Literature Review by Nebiyu Kedir, Nasir Siraj, Aminah Robinson Fayek

“…However, there is a lack of comprehensive systematic literature review and content analysis on application of SD in construction engineering and management (CEM). …”
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SIGNIFICANCE OF SYSTEMATIC CONTROL OF HIGHLY DANGEROUS PATHOGENS CIRCULATING IN POPULATIONS OF WILD MIGRATORY ANIMALS by M. V. Zhiltsova, V. M. Zakharov, V. P. Semakina

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Patterns in the influence of funding and reimbursement on the development and implementation of healthcare innovation: A systematic review by Sanne Allers, Frank Eijkenaar, Erik M. van Raaij, Frederik T. Schut

“…To fill this knowledge gap, we conducted an extensive literature review, combining a systematic data search with textual narrative synthesis. …”
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Effects of movement behaviors on preschoolers’ cognition: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials by Catalina Pacheco, Victoria Culkin, Amelia Putkaradze, Nan Zeng

“…While the physical health benefits of movement behaviors are well-documented, systematic evaluations of how interventions targeting these behaviors affect cognitive development in preschool-aged children remain limited. …”
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Smartphone apps for mental health: systematic review of the literature and five recommendations for clinical translation by Aljawharah Almuqrin, Ryan Hammoud, Ilham Terbagou, Stefania Tognin, Andrea Mechelli

“…Smartphone apps offer a potentially cost-effective, available and accessible solution for monitoring, supporting and treating mental health conditions. This systematic review describes and evaluates the usage of smartphone apps across a wide range of mental health disorders in terms of clinical effectiveness, feasibility and acceptability.Design This is a systematic review of studies examining treatment, self-monitoring and multipurpose smartphone apps for mental health disorders.Data sources Studies were identified through a comprehensive search of the Ovid and PubMed databases. …”
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Economic Evaluation of Robotic-assisted Radical Prostatectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Tanan Bejrananda, Win Khaing, Sajesh K. Veettil, Therdpong Thongseiratch, Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk

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The safety and effectiveness of tDCS for epileptic patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiao-Tong Ding, Ming-Yu Hu, Chi Wang, Wei-Ye Kang, Jin-Zhao Huang, Rui-Yu Wang, Qiu-Song Shen, Hou-Ming Kan

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Association of Helicobacter pylori Infection with Depression and Anxiety: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Lu Li, Yadi Ren, Zeyu Wang, Yanqing Niu, Ying Zhao, Xiaherezhati Aihaiti, Yinglan Ji, Man Li

“…The aim of this meta-analysis is to investigate the association of H. pylori infection with depression and anxiety. Methods. A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Chinese databases for observational studies that reported the incidence or prevalence of depression and anxiety in patients with H. pylori infection. …”
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Smoking Exposure and Survival of Patients with Esophagus Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Jun-jie Kuang, Zhi-min Jiang, Yan-xian Chen, Wei-peng Ye, Qiong Yang, Hui-zhong Wang, De-rong Xie

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Human Herpesviruses, Bacteria, and Fungi in Gingivitis and Periodontitis Pediatric Subjects: A Systematic Review by Federica Di Spirito, Massimo Pisano, Mario Caggiano, Giuseppina De Benedetto, Maria Pia Di Palo, Gianluigi Franci, Massimo Amato

“…<b>Objectives:</b> This systematic review assesses and compares the presence and relative abundance of periodontal pathogens, human herpesviruses (HHVs), and fungi in subgingival and/or saliva samples from pediatric subjects (≤18 years of age) with periodontally healthy status and with gingivitis and/or periodontitis. …”
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The role of epigenetics in plant pathogens interactions under the changing environments: A systematic review by Wenhao Wu, Guoqiang Fan

“…Epigenetic modifications are emerging as pivotal regulatory mechanisms in plant-pathogen interactions, especially under changing environmental conditions. This review systematically examines the application of epigenetic processes (DNA methylation, histone modifications, non-coding RNAs, and RNA methylation) in shaping the intricate dynamics between plants and pathogens. …”
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Risk factors associated with human Mpox infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Nicola Luigi Bragazzi, Jianhong Wu, Jude Dzevela Kong, James Orbinski, Chigozie Louisa Jane Ugwu, Ali Asgary, Woldegebriel Assefa Woldegerima

“…The review followed Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Two authors independently screened the articles by title, abstract and full text. …”
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Shenkang injection for the treatment of acute kidney injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shengchun Liao, Yurou Chen, Shuting Wang, Chen Wang, Chaoyang Ye

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A systematic scoping review of the methodological approaches and effects of pesticide exposure on solitary bees. by David M Lehmann, Allison A Camp

“…The effects of pesticides on solitary bee species have not been previously systematically cataloged and reviewed.<h4>Objectives</h4>This systematic scoping review examines available evidence for effects of pesticide exposure on solitary bees to identify data gaps and priority research needs.…”
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Exploring nurse-led cystoscopy: A systematic review of safety, efficacy, and applicability in urogynecology by Aditi Siddharth, Nadia Muspratt Tucker, Rufus Cartwright

“…Nurse-led clinics have been successful in many medical fields, but their widespread adoption for cystoscopy remains limited in urogynecology. The systematic review aimed to assess the effectiveness of nurse-led cystoscopy clinics, focusing on safety, acceptability, and service impact. …”
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Risk Factors Associated with First Time and Recurrent Shoulder Instability: A Systematic Review by Alexis Wright, Brandon Ness, Angela Spontelli-Gisselman, Dora Gosselin, Joshua Cleland, Craig Wassinger

“…. # Study Design Systematic Review # Methods A systematic, computerized search of electronic databases (CINAHL, Cochrane, Embase, PubMed, SportDiscus, and Web of Science) was performed. …”
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Preoperative anxiety and its impact on surgical outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Mohamed A. Shebl, Eman Toraih, Menna Shebl, Ahmed Mosaad Tolba, Parisa Ahmed, Harshdeep Singh Banga, Mohab Orz, Mahmoud Tammam, Keroles Saadalla, Mohamed Elsayed, Mennatallah Kamal, Mohamed Abdulla, Ahmed Ibrahim Eldessouky, Yousef Tarek Moustafa, Omar Ahmed Mohamed, Hani Aiash

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