Comparative efficacy of various oral hygiene care methods in preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia in critically ill patients: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. by Sachika Yamakita, Takeshi Unoki, Sachi Niiyama, Eri Natsuhori, Junpei Haruna, Tomoki Kuribara

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The performance of MR perfusion-weighted imaging for the differentiation of high-grade glioma from primary central nervous system lymphoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Weilin Xu, Qun Wang, Anwen Shao, Bainan Xu, Jianmin Zhang

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Comprehensive evaluation of sub-base materials for road pavements, integrating California bearing ratio and triaxial compression tests for enhanced stability and durability: A syst... by Nkwanzi Lillian, Suliman Badawi Ahmed, Deepa Krishnan, Val Hyginus Udoka Eze

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Comparative efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant radiotherapy for patients with borderline resectable, and locally advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: a systematic review and... by Xin Wang, Dan Cao, Qingfeng Wang, Qiancheng Hu, Wanrui Lv

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Machine learning in prediction of epidermal growth factor receptor status in non-small cell lung cancer brain metastases: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Bardia Hajikarimloo, Ibrahim Mohammadzadeh, Salem M. Tos, Mohammad Amin Habibi, Rana Hashemi, Ehsan Bahrami Hezaveh, Dorsa Najari, Arman Hasanzade, Mehdi Hooshmand, Sara bana

“…Lung cancer brain metastases (LCBM) are a common complication of lung cancer. Predictions of EGFR can help physicians in decision-making and, through optimizing treatment strategies, can result in more favorable outcomes. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Paclitaxel-Based PD-1/PD-L1 Immunotherapies for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis by Youran Dai, Tianyin Ruan, Wenhui Yang, Shan Liu, Jiahao Chen, Yingying Fang, Qiushuang Li

“…Methods: We conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis, performing a comprehensive literature search across PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library from the inception of each database through May 18, 2024. …”
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Exercise and Motor Training in People with Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review of Participant Characteristics, Intervention Delivery, Retention Rates, Adherence, and Adverse E... by Natalie E. Allen, Catherine Sherrington, Gayanthi D. Suriyarachchi, Serene S. Paul, Jooeun Song, Colleen G. Canning

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Bring dying at home: What facilitates and hinders home-based end-of-life care for people living with dementia?-A systematic review and meta-ethnography protocol. by Guo Yin, Divya Sivaramakrishnan, Leah Macaden

“…The entire research process will refer to the meta-ethnography reporting guidelines (eMERGe) and the PRISMA statement to ensure the scientific and systematic nature of the results.<h4>Discussion</h4>This review will synthesize and analyze the results of different qualitative studies, transforming different perspectives through an iterative process of comparison, translation, and synthesis to generate new insights, and will form a comprehensive and insightful interpretive framework. …”
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Comparative effectiveness of different exercise interventions for elderly patients with hip fracture: A systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis protocol of randomized... by Rong-Jia Pan, Si-Jie Gui, Ting Wang, Fang Nian, Ao-Yi Wang, Cai-Juan Liu, Zhuo-Lan Li, Dan Peng, Gu-Qing Zeng

“…<h4>Background</h4>Exercise intervention (EI) is a promising and economical way for elderly patients with hip fracture, but the evidence regarding effective EIs remains fragmented and controversial, and it is unclear which type of exercise is optimal. …”
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Move your body, stay away from depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis of exercise-based prevention of depression in middle-aged and older adults by Xiao-Dong Zhao, Sae-Sook Oh, Zheng Zhang, Chong Wang

“…Despite these promising results, the observed heterogeneity and other potential study limitations suggest a need for further research involving larger samples and more comprehensive study designs to refine and optimize exercise protocols for depression prevention in this population.…”
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Pooled prevalence and subgroup variations of Tetralogy of Fallot among children and adolescents with congenital heart defect in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-ana... by Biniam Endale Geleta, Abay Mulu

“…A weighted inverse variance random-effects model was employed to estimate the pooled prevalence of Tetralogy of Fallot.…”
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HIV drug resistance following pre-exposure prophylaxis failure among key populations in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Ezechiel Ngoufack Jagni Semengue, Evariste Molimbou, Naomi-Karell Etame, Christelle Aude Ka’e, Collins Chenwi Ambe, Alex Durand Nka, Pamela Patricia Tueguem, Aurelie Minelle Kengni Ngueko, Rachel Audrey Nayang Mundo, Désiré Takou, Jean-De-Dieu Anoubissi, Zacheaus Zeh Akiy, David Anouar Kob Ye Same, Duplextine Aimée Ngougo, Serges Billong, Carlo-Federico Perno, Nicaise Ndembi, Joseph Fokam

“…Design: This will be a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies conducted in sub-Saharan Africa. …”
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A systematic review of home-based records in maternal and child health for improving informational continuity, health outcomes, and perceived usefulness in low and middle-income co... by Linju Joseph, Anna Lavis, Sheila Greenfield, Dona Boban, Prinu Jose, Panniyammakal Jeemon, Semira Manaseki-Holland

“…Current HBRs from LMICs are sub-optimally documented leading to poor informational availability that defeats the point of them as a source of information for future providers.…”
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Bridging epigenetics and pharmacology through systematic reviews tailored to WBS methodology: the triangle decision-making model as a pioneering translational biological drug deliv... by João Francisco Pollo Gaspary, Luis Felipe Dias Lopes, Antonio Geraldo Camara

“…Each WP explored specific aspects of the relationship between DDS and the human body.ResultsThe synthesis led to the development of the Triangle Decision-Making Model, a theoretical framework that prioritizes physiological balance to optimize drug delivery. …”
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Comparative efficacy of operative versus conservative treatment for Rockwood type III acromioclavicular joint dislocation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized contr... by Chengxin Xie, Shaohua Fan, Lin Chen, Lingqin Huang, Cong Chen, Hua Luo

“…Methods We conducted a systematic search across PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library, including only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) focusing exclusively on type III ACJ dislocation. …”
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Ethical issues raised in the care of the elderly during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and possible solutions for the future: a systematic review of qualitative scientific literature by Mohamed Amine Bouchlaghem, Zoé Estey-Amyot, Erika Ethier, Miruna Anohim, Marie-Laurence Ouellet-Pelletier, Lyse Langlois, Félix Pageau

“…Thus, the aim of this review is to identify and categorize ethical dilemmas as well as propose solutions regarding health care services for elderly individuals. Methods A qualitative systematic review of the literature was undertaken in the first tier of the pandemic. …”
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Olfactory Ensheathing Cell Transplantation in Experimental Spinal Cord Injury: Effect size and Reporting Bias of 62 Experimental Treatments: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. by Ralf Watzlawick, Julian Rind, Emily S Sena, Benedikt Brommer, Tian Zhang, Marcel A Kopp, Ulrich Dirnagl, Malcolm R Macleod, David W Howells, Jan M Schwab

“…Embedded into a systematic review and meta-analysis, we conducted a literature research of databases including PubMed, EMBASE, and ISI Web of Science from 1949/01 to 2014/10 with no language restrictions, screened by two independent investigators. …”
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Effects of concurrent continuous aerobic and short rest resistance exercise training on metabolic biomarkers in type 2 diabetes patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Friew Amare, Alemmebrat Kiflu, Aschenaki Taddese

“…Abstract Objective This study aimed to systematically evaluate the impact of a 12-week concurrent training program combining continuous aerobic exercise and short-rest resistance training on metabolic biomarkers in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients through a meta-analysis of the available evidence. …”
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Modern fixation techniques versus traditional tension band wiring for olecranon fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis of functional outcomes, healing time, and complicat... by Chengjing Wang, Changqing Li

“…Methods A comprehensive systematic search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases from January 2013 to February 2025. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement in Patients With Moderate to Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis on Clinical Outc... by Pouria Azami, Alireza Hosseinpour, Jahangir Kamalpour, Farshad Rajabi, Iman Razeghian‐Jahromi, Sarvenaz Farhangdoost, Reza Golchin Vafa, Ghazaleh Bagheri

“…Due to the high risks associated with conventional surgery, transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) has emerged as a less invasive alternative. This systematic review and meta‐analysis evaluated the clinical outcomes and echocardiographic indices of TTVR. …”
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