Primary intraventricular brain abscess: a systematic review of risk factors, etiology, and management by Kwadwo Darko, Serhat Aydin, Sean O’Leary, Percy Achempim-Ansong, Nana K. Darko, Rylie Ju, Umaru Barrie

“…Results 13 PIA cases were identified, with a mean age of 34.5 ± 25.3 years (range: 10–80, median: 23), and a slight male predominance (7/13). …”
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Bolus Use in Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer: A Systematic Literature Review by Fengyan Li MD, Wendie Hu MS, Hanzong Li MS, Bohan Li MS, Yaxue Wang MS

“…Methods This study includes a systematic literature review of sources such as websites, books, and articles from January 2013 to December 2023. …”
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The Diagnostic Potential of Non-Invasive Tools for Oral Cancer and Precancer: A Systematic Review by Tania Vanessa Pierfelice, Emira D’Amico, Chiara Cinquini, Giovanna Iezzi, Camillo D’Arcangelo, Simonetta D’Ercole, Morena Petrini

“…Findings from this systematic review indicate useful information, such as a description of the mechanisms, ease of use, limitations, and SE and SP values, to drive the choice of the optimal minimally invasive method to be utilized as an adjunctive tool to examine the suspicious lesions. …”
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Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in adults with acute traumatic brain injury: a systematic review by Christopher J Tignanelli, Mary Butler, Mary L Forte, Sallee Brandt, Amy Marie Claussen, Surbhi Shah

“…This systematic review synthesized evidence on the timing and type of VTEp in adults with TBI and highlights evidence gaps.Methods We searched Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Library through November 4, 2024 for English language, randomized or non-randomized studies with a comparator that reported VTEp timing or agent in adults with acute TBI, and reported intracranial hemorrhage progression (ICHP), VTE, pulmonary embolism (PE), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), neurosurgical intervention (NSI), adverse events (AEs), length of stay (LOS), function, or mortality. …”
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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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The Effect of Protein Intake on Bone Disease, Kidney Disease, and Sarcopenia: A Systematic Review by Toyin Lamina, Sallee Brandt, Hamdi I Abdi, Hawking Yam, Ashenafi G Hayi, Romil Parikh, Chelsey Kirkland, Amy M Claussen, Kendal M Burstad, Joanne L Slavin, Levi Teigen, Lyn M Steffen, Kathleen M Hill Gallant, Tasma Harindhanavudhi, Anne Kouri, Sue Duval, Jamie Stang, Mary Butler

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Risk Factors of Ankle Sprain in Soccer Players: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Amir Human Hoveidaei, Amir Reza Moradi, Amin Nakhostin-Ansari, Mohammad Mehdi Mousavi Nasab, Seyed Pouya Taghavi, Shayan Eghdami, Bijan Forogh, Masumeh Bagherzadeh Cham, Christopher J. Murdock

“…Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted in October 2023 across databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and ProQuest, without applying any filters. …”
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Association between male (in)fertility and telomeric dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Sunny Kumar Jignesh Kumar Patel, Amit Roy Chowdhury, Sujata Kar, Purna Chandra Mohapatra, Birendranath Banerjee

“…Methods A comprehensive systematic search was carried out for relevant research. …”
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Immunotherapy Responses in Viral Hepatitis-Induced HCC: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Junaid Anwar, Hafiz Muhammad Arslan, Zouina Sarfraz, Juwairiya Shuroog, Ahmed Abdelhakeem, Ali Saeed, Anwaar Saeed

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Factors Influencing Adherence to Non-Invasive Telemedicine in Heart Failure: A Systematic Review by George Koulaouzidis, Lamprini Tsigkriki, Orestis Grammenos, Sotiria Iliopoulou, Maria Kalaitzoglou, Panagiotis Theodorou, Ioannis Bostanitis, Karolina Skonieczna-Żydecka, Dafni Charisopoulou

“…However, patient adherence to TM plays a critical role in its effectiveness. This systematic review aims to assess adherence levels to non-invasive TM interventions and explore factors influencing compliance. …”
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Burden of malnutrition among cancer patients in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Abdi Birhanu, Monas Kitessa, Usmael Jibro, Dawit Firdisa, Obsan Kassa, Jerman Dereje, Alemayehu Deresa, Nesredin Ahmed, Lamesa Abdissa, Shambel Nigussie, Magarsa Lami

“…The study highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach involving healthcare professionals to optimize patient care and outcomes.…”
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Effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Tara Cain, Jacinta Brinsley, Hunter Bennett, Max Nelson, Carol Maher, Ben Singh

“…However, the current evidence base is constrained by few RCTs, small sample sizes, and a lack of diversity in study populations. Future high-quality RCTs are needed to examine the long-term effects of CWI, its impact on diverse health outcomes, and optimal CWI protocols. …”
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Futbol y creatina, una revisión sistemática (Soccer and creatine, a systematic review) by Victor Monsalve Guevara, Felipe Montalva-Valenzuela, Oscar Andrades-Ramírez, José Jairo Narrea Vargas, Ito Flores, Antonio Castillo-Paredes

“…Therefore, the contribution of nutritional strategies is required for the optimal performance of the athlete. The objective of this systematic review is to analyze and describe through the scientific literature the effects of creatine consumption in soccer players. …”
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Peripartum fetal Doppler sonography and perinatal outcome: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Bram Packet, Ann-Sophie Page, Jan Bosteels, Jute Richter

“…Abstract Objective Systematically review and critically appraise the literature on the association between peripartum fetal Doppler sonography findings, i.e., acquired upon admission for spontaneous or induced labor, and perinatal outcome in term (37-42w) pregnancies. …”
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Effects of sleep deprivation on heart rate variability: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Suling Zhang, Xiaodan Niu, Jinke Ma, Jinke Ma, Xin Wei, Xin Wei, Jun Zhang, Jun Zhang, Weiping Du

“…However, existing studies exhibit considerable heterogeneity due to inconsistencies in HRV measurement methods, variations in deprivation duration, and inadequate control of confounding factors.ObjectiveThis study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the impact of sleep deprivation on HRV through a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs), to elucidate the potential mechanisms underlying sleep deprivation-induced cardiac autonomic dysfunction, and to provide insights for optimizing sleep-related interventions and preventing cardiovascular disease.MethodsA systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, CNKI, Wanfang, and VIP databases for RCTs investigating the effects of sleep deprivation on HRV, covering the period from January 2010 to May 2024. …”
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The association between physician sex and patient outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Kiyan Heybati, Ashton Chang, Hodan Mohamud, Raj Satkunasivam, Natalie Coburn, Arghavan Salles, Yusuke Tsugawa, Ryo Ikesu, Natsumi Saka, Allan S. Detsky, Dennis T. Ko, Heather Ross, Mamas A. Mamas, Angela Jerath, Christopher J. D. Wallis

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The Tuberculosis Cascade of Care in India's Public Sector: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. by Ramnath Subbaraman, Ruvandhi R Nathavitharana, Srinath Satyanarayana, Madhukar Pai, Beena E Thomas, Vineet K Chadha, Kiran Rade, Soumya Swaminathan, Kenneth H Mayer

“…The "cascade of care" is a useful model for visualizing deficiencies in case detection and retention in care, in order to prioritize interventions.…”
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Midazolam infusions for therapeutic management of pediatric refractory status epilepticus: a systematic review by K. Taneille Johnson, Ammar AlZadjali, Dawoud Al Nasseri, Jessie Cunningham, Kazuhiro Shoya, Cecil D. Hahn, Cecil D. Hahn, Cecil D. Hahn, John Basmaji, Nicole K. McKinnon, Nicole K. McKinnon, Nicole K. McKinnon, Nicole K. McKinnon

“…Twelve studies reported that seizure cessation occurred at a mean time of 1.4–546.0 min (range 0–720 min) after midazolam initiation. …”
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Effects of sedatives on diaphragm activity monitored by ultrasound: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jiaren Luo, Luhao Wang, Bilin Wei, Zhikun Huang, Huifang Zheng, Bin Gu, Fei Pei, Zenan Chang, Yang Liu, Xiangdong Guan, Xuyu Zhang, Zimeng Liu

“…Propofol alone achieves a more pronounced reduction in diaphragm activity than when combined with other sedatives. …”
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Surgical revascularization of chronic coronary total occlusions – A systematic review and meta-analysis by Ana Luísa Silva, Gonçalo Ferraz Costa, José Luís Martins, Luís Leite, Lino Gonçalves

“…Introduction and objectives: Chronic coronary total occlusion (CTO) optimal therapeutic management remains a topic of debate despite its association with adverse clinical outcomes. …”
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