ARE QUALITY INDICATORS IMPORTANT IN COLONOSCOPIES? ANALYSIS OF 3,076 EXAMS IN A PRIVATE TERTIARY SERVICE IN SOUTHEASTERN BRAZIL by Adriana Borgonovi CHRISTIANO, Danielle Rossana Queiroz Martins BONILHA, Mauro Augusto MARCHIORI JUNIOR, Priscilla de Sene Portel OLIVEIRA, Maria de Lourdes Setsuko AYRIZONO

“…AIMS: The aim of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of colonoscopy examinations performed in a private tertiary service by calculating the polyp detection rate (PDR) and adenoma detection rate (ADR) and comparing these rates with literature data. METHODS: This retrospective observational study evaluated colonoscopies performed at Hospital Centro Médico de Campinas between 2018 and 2020. …”
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Effects of physical activity on depressive and anxiety symptoms of women in the menopausal transition and menopause: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of randomiz... by Hongyu Yue, Yijiao Yang, Fangfang Xie, Jiahe Cui, Yang Li, Mengran Si, Shanshan Li, Fei Yao

“…Methods We searched for relevant published studies in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and CINAHL prior to 8 April 2024, focusing on randomized controlled trials documenting the effect of physical activity on DS and AS, and assessed study quality using the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale. Results The data used for meta-analysis were derived from 21 studies (DS, n = 9; AS, n = 1; DS and AS combined, n = 11) involving 2020 participants. …”
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Endometriosis-associated Ovarian Cancer, from Risk Factors to Survival Rate: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Elham Askary, Saeed Alborzi, Kefayat Chamanara, Alimohammad Keshtvarz Hesam Abadi

“…EAOC is more common in nulliparous (2.243 times) and premenopausal women (2.169 times), but the CA125 levels are not significantly different between the groups.Conclusion: Based on data and positive outlook, careful monitoring, considering medical history, and avoiding early surgery are highly recommended in endometriotic patients.…”
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An Embedding-Based Semantic Analysis Approach: A Preliminary Study on Redundancy Detection in Psychological Concepts Operationalized by Scales by Zhen Huang, Yitian Long, Kaiping Peng, Song Tong

“…As psychological research progresses, the issue of concept overlap becomes increasing evident, adding to participant burden and complicating data interpretation. This study introduces an Embedding-based Semantic Analysis Approach (ESAA) for detecting redundancy in psychological concepts, which are operationalized through their respective scales, using natural language processing techniques. …”
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of left bundle branch area pacing on right ventricular function by Lei Yin, Lianxia Wang, Jiankang Meng, Qian Liu, Yan Zhang, Yanlei Zhao, Mingwang Li, Ling You

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to systematically evaluate and perform a meta-analysis on the effects of LBBAP on right ventricular (RV) function by collecting data on Right Ventricular Fractional Area Change (RV-FAC), Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion (TAPSE), Interventricular Mechanical Delay (IVMD), and the incidence of tricuspid regurgitation (TR) worsening in Left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) patients.MethodsA comprehensive search was conducted for studies published from the establishment of the respective databases until October 2024 in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library. …”
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Male involvement in antenatal care follow-up and its determinants in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Gossa Fetene Abebe, Desalegn Girma, Melsew Setegn Alie, Lidiya Gutema Lemu, Yilkal Negesse, Zewditu Alelign

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Beneficiaries’ satisfaction with health insurance and associated factors in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Abubeker Alebachew Seid, Bizunesh Fantahun Kase, Abdu Hailu Shibeshi, Molla Getie Mehari, Abdulkerim Hassen Moloro

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Acupuncture for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with dry eye: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ting Li, Xin Xu, Juan Wei, Qingbo Wei, Zhouyu Xie, Xiangyu Bian, Yunchuan Wu

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Artificial intelligence in kidney transplantation: a 30-year bibliometric analysis of research trends, innovations, and future directions by Ying Jia He, Pin Lin Liu, Tao Wei, Tao Liu, Yi Fei Li, Jing Yang, Wen Xing Fan

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Land subsidence monitoring and analysis in Qingdao, China using time series InSAR combining PS and DS by Qiuxiang Tao, Xuepeng Li, Tengfei Gao, Yang Chen, Ruixiang Liu, Yixin Xiao

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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

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Oral Contraceptive Use and Alveolar Osteitis Following Third Molar Extraction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Madison Tang, Daniela Gurpegui Abud, Jaffer A. Shariff

“…Additional variables such as sex, analgesic, and antibiotic use were documented and included in the analysis. The data were analyzed in R using the Mantel-Haenszel method. …”
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Impact of cancer types on COVID-19 infection and mortality risk: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis by Ning Cui, Yu Wu, Jianhua Zou, Zhanshuo Xiao, Jingyan Yang, Liusheng Li, Tengteng Hao, Jiao Wu

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Relationships of dermatologic symptoms and quality of life in patients with psoriatic arthritis: analysis of two tofacitinib phase III studies by Peter C. Taylor, Andrew G. Bushmakin, Joseph C. Cappelleri, Pamela Young, Rebecca Germino, Joseph F. Merola, Gil Yosipovitch

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Can a physical activity program improve functional capacity and fatigue in people with cancer? A retrospective analysis by Aline Reinmann, Edouard Laré, Anne-Violette Bruyneel, Joseph Gligorov, Alexandre Bodmer, Thibaud Koessler

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Effects of falls prevention interventions on falls outcomes for hospitalised adults: protocol for a systematic review with meta-analysis by Anne-Marie Hill, Meg E Morris, David L Carey, Susan C Slade

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Noninvasive high-frequency oscillation ventilation as post- extubation respiratory support in neonates: Systematic review and meta-analysis. by Rameshwar Prasad, Bijan Saha, Md Habibullah Sk, Jagdish Prasad Sahoo, Bhupendra Kumar Gupta, Subhash Chandra Shaw

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Acceptability of digital vending machines to improve access to sexual and reproductive health in Brighton, UK: a qualitative analysis by Jaime H Vera, Richard Cooper, Syra Dhillon, John Mear, Gillian Louise Dean, Rhys D Wenlock

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Pregabalin vs. gabapentin in the treatment of neuropathic pain: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of effectiveness and safety by Víctor Mayoral, Rafael Galvez, Marta Ferrándiz, Xoán Miguéns Vázquez, Carlos Cordero-García, Antonio Alcántara Montero, Concepción Pérez, María Pérez-Páramo

“…The risk of bias was evaluated using the Cochrane Review Manager tool. Statistical analysis was performed using Review Manager 5.4.1 software, calculating effect sizes and conducting sensitivity analysis based on medication dosage.ResultsA total of 14 studies with 3,346 patients were analyzed. …”
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Unveiling the ultimate advantage: a meta-analysis of 3D visualization and problem-based learning in orthopedic education by Ting Li, Yidan Hu, Ruohong Song, Hangyu Liu, Xin Gao, Fei Wang, Chengwei Xiao, Xilin Liu

“…Relevant studies were selected based on established eligibility criteria, with clinical data carefully extracted for analysis. Eighteen randomized controlled trials involving a total of 1,077 participants were included in the analysis. …”
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