The Role of Photodynamic Therapy Mediated by Natural Photosensitisers in the Management of Peri-Implantitis: A Systematic Review by Aleksandra Warakomska, Jakub Fiegler-Rudol, Magdalena Kubizna, Dariusz Skaba, Rafał Wiench

“…<b>Objectives</b>: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy, clinical outcomes, and safety of PDT mediated by natural photosensitizers in the treatment of peri-implantitis and to identify optimal protocols regarding photosensitizer concentrations, light source parameters, and application techniques. …”
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Changes in shoulder range of motion following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a systematic review by Carla Antonacci, Umile Giuseppe Longo, Emiliano Schena, Mariajose Villa Corta, Greta Di Sabatino, Adriana Elvira Arab Orozco, Alessandro de Sire, Arianna Carnevale

“…A systematic literature review was conducted utilizing PubMed, IEEE Xplore, and Web of Science databases until September 2023, resulting in the identification of 13 relevant articles. …”
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Tuberculosis preventive therapy for people living with HIV: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. by Mercedes Yanes-Lane, Edgar Ortiz-Brizuela, Jonathon R Campbell, Andrea Benedetti, Gavin Churchyard, Olivia Oxlade, Dick Menzies

“…We compared efficacy, safety, completion, and drug-resistant TB risk for currently recommended TPT regimens through a systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) of randomized trials.…”
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Acupuncture combined with multiple therapies for angina pectoris: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Xiangyu Kong, You Gu, Zhao Qiu

“…To further validate these findings, multicenter and large-sample RCTs are needed.Systematic Review RegistrationPROSPERO [CRD42024505456].…”
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Impact of the absence of opioid anesthesia on postoperative outcome indicators: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jiarun Qin, Jialei Zhang, Jianing Bo, Xiaoyan Ma, Xiaofeng He

“…OFA is expected to serve as a safe and effective anesthesia strategy to optimize the perioperative outcomes of patients.…”
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Effects of Malnutrition on Perioperative Outcomes of Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Adam Aziz, BA, James B. Bluhm, BS, Tyler K. Williamson, DO, Cameron Atkison, MD, Andrew Eck, MD, Chance Moore, MD, Frank A. Buttacavoli, MD

“…The purpose of this review is to characterize definitions of malnutrition in total hip arthroplasty (THA) and analyze its effects on postoperative outcomes. Methods: A systematic search was conducted using iterations of the key terms “total hip arthroplasty” and “malnutrition.” …”
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Effects of vitamin D supplementation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Mahsa Ranjbar, Mehran Rahimlou, Maryam Fallah, Kurosh Djafarian, Hamed Mohammadi

“…Evidence shows that Vitamin D modulates immunologic function and inflammation by affecting various immunological cells. We decided to run a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the relationship between vitamin D supplementation and the outcomes of adult patients suffering from RA. …”
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Effects of speed, agility, and quickness training on athletic performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Min Sun, Kim Geok Soh, Shudian Cao, Azhar Bin Yaacob, Shuzhen Ma, Cong Ding

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Ivabradine use in critical care: a systematic review and metanalysis of cardiogenic and septic shock patients by Lorenzo Antonino Calabrò, Marco Pasetto, Sabino Scolletta, Filippo Annoni, Zoe Demailly, Katarina Halenarova, Katia Donadello, Fabio Silvio Taccone

“…In addition, the combination of dobutamine with ivabradine has been reported to optimize dobutamine inotropic action, while mitigating its positive chronotropic effects, resulting in a more efficient cardiac cycle and improved hemodynamics. …”
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Carbon-neutral heat supply strategies for industrial decarbonization: A critical and systematic literature review by Wen Chen, Chenghao Wei, Lu Sun, Huijuan Dong, Yasuaki Hijioka, Kenichi Nakajima, Minoru Fujii

“…A substantial body of systematic literature reviews has focused on the topic of industrial decarbonization. …”
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Efficacy of rituximab as second-line therapy for autoimmune encephalitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Lin-ming Zhang, Xuan-lin Xing, Bing-ran Zhang, Qiu-juan Zhang, Yan-lin Zhu, Shu-ji Gao, Ming-wei Liu

“…Although rituximab has shown potential as an alternative treatment in AE, the existing evidence remains insufficient. This study systematically evaluated and meta-analyzed the efficacy of rituximab in AE patients who either failed or exhibited inadequate responses to first-line treatments, aiming to refine and optimize therapeutic strategies for AE. …”
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An Overview of 20 Years of Pisco Spirit Research: Trends and Gaps Revealed by a Systematic Review by Erick Saldaña, Jennifer Alvarez, Jaime Laqui-Estaña, Karina Eduardo, Juan D. Rios-Mera, César Augusto Napa-Almeyda, Jhony Mayta-Hancco

“…This study aimed to map 20 years of research on Pisco through a systematic bibliometric review. A search was conducted in the Scopus database covering the period from 2004 to 2024, applying the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) methodology for the transparent selection of scientific articles. …”
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High-Speed Running and Sprinting Thresholds in Elite Female Team Sports: A Systematic Review by Raúl Nieto-Acevedo, Alfonso de la Rubia, Enrique Alonso-Pérez-Chao, Moisés Marquina Nieto, Carlos García-Sánchez

“…A total of 82 studies were included, encompassing a range of female team sports such as Australian football, basketball, field hockey, soccer, Gaelic football, handball, lacrosse, and different codes of rugby (league, sevens, and union). …”
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A Systematic Classification of Surgical Approaches for the Sphenoid Sinus: Establishing a Standardized Nomenclature for Endoscopic Sphenoid Sinus Surgery by Marn Joon Park, Jakob L. Fischer, Vijay R. Ramakrishnan, Kevin C. Welch, Dong-Young Kim, Tae-Bin Won, Jae Hoon Cho, Sue Jean Mun, Jivianne T. Lee, Daniel M. Beswick, Marilene B. Wang, Jeffrey D. Suh

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The impact of frailty on clinical outcomes among individuals with COPD: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mathew Cherian, Pourya Masoudian, Kednapa Thavorn, Jacqueline Sandoz, Risa Shorr, Sunita Mulpuru

“…We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature to understand the association between frailty and clinical outcomes for people with COPD. …”
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Current trends in the epidemiology and management of viral co-infections and comorbidities in Africa: a systematic review by Axel Cyriaque Ambassa, Axel Cyriaque Ambassa, Fabrice Chethkwo, Elise Guiedem, Brenda Grace Lele, Brenda Grace Lele, Ironne Valdese Ayemfouo Fofou, Ironne Valdese Ayemfouo Fofou, Marceline Djuidje Ngounoue, Marceline Djuidje Ngounoue, Marceline Djuidje Ngounoue

“…This review aims to explore current trends in the epidemiology and management of viral co-infections and comorbidities in LMICs.MethodsA systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) guidelines. …”
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A Systematic Literature Review of the Humanistic, Economic, Sociodemographic, and Environmental Burden Associated with Severe COPD by Vlachaki I, Donhauser S, Wise RA, Chen Y, Madoni A, Scaffidi Argentina U, Mir JN, Quint JK

“…A systematic literature review (SLR; 2021– 2023), complemented with a targeted literature review (TLR; 2013– 2023) identified 2039 publications on the economic and humanistic burden of severe COPD. …”
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Tricuspid valve replacement with mechanical versus biological prostheses: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Muhammad Abdul Qadeer, Ali Abdullah, Amber Noorani, Abdul Hadi Khan, Muhammad Saqlain Mustafa, Zain Ali Nadeem, Shahzaib Samad, Muhammad Usama Siddiq, Rabeeya Qutub Uddin Siddiqui, Sameh M. Said

“…Our analysis provides clinicians with evidence-based guidance for optimizing outcomes in TVR, offering a foundation for informed decision-making in this intricate surgical landscape. …”
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Evolution of Algorithms and Applications for Unmanned Surface Vehicles in the Context of Small Craft: A Systematic Review by Luis Castano-Londono, Stefany del Pilar Marrugo Llorente, Edwin Paipa-Sanabria, María Belén Orozco-Lopez, David Ignacio Fuentes Montaña, Daniel Gonzalez Montoya

“…This combined methodological approach facilitated a systematic and transparent evaluation of the literature. …”
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Early cessation of exclusive breastfeeding and associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Tadele Emagneneh, Chalie Mulugeta, Abebaw Alamrew, Betelhem Ejigu, Wagaw Abebe

“…EBF during this period plays a vital role in ensuring optimal nutrition, strengthening immunity, and reducing childhood morbidity and mortality. …”
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