The biomechanical effects of clear aligner trimline designs and extensions on orthodontic tooth movement: a systematic review by Theerasak Nakornnoi, Watcharee Srirodjanakul, Rochaya Chintavalakorn, Peerapong Santiwong, Kawin Sipiyaruk

“…Methods A systematic search was conducted across PubMed, Scopus, Embase, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, and Google Scholar for studies published between January 2000 and August 2024. …”
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Effects of pulmonary rehabilitation on respiratory function in mechanically ventilated patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiong Xingyu, Zhang Dandan, Cheng Shouzhen

“…Abstract Aim The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to explore the effects of different pulmonary rehabilitation on respiratory function in mechanically ventilated patients and to determine the optimal type of intervention. …”
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A systematic survey: role of deep learning-based image anomaly detection in industrial inspection contexts by Vinita Shukla, Amit Shukla, Surya Prakash S. K., Shraddha Shukla

“…This paper presents a systematic review of existing deep learning methodologies specifically designed for image anomaly detection in the context of industrial manufacturing. …”
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Patient-Reported Outcomes for Quality of Life Assessment in Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review of Measurement Properties. by Dipak Kotecha, Amar Ahmed, Melanie Calvert, Mauro Lencioni, Caroline B Terwee, Deirdre A Lane

“…<h4>Methods and results</h4>We performed a systematic review of the measurement properties of atrial fibrillation-specific health-related quality of life questionnaires. …”
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Unraveling the impact of frailty on postoperative delirium in elderly surgical patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Haotian Wu, Siyi Yan, Han Cao, Chunyu Feng, Huan Zhang

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A systematic review of reported cost for smear and culture tests during multidrug-resistant tuberculosis treatment. by Chunling Lu, Qing Liu, Aartik Sarma, Christopher Fitzpatrick, Dennis Falzon, Carole D Mitnick

“…The objective of this review is to provide cost evidence that is needed for national TB programs to budget for optimal monitoring strategies.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>WE CONDUCTED THE FIRST SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW ON UNIT COST ESTIMATES OF THREE MONITORING STRATEGIES: 1) smear only; 2) culture only; 3) combined smear and culture. 26 peer-reviewed studies were selected by searching 10 databases in English and Chinese for literature published between 1995 and 2012. …”
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The application of artificial intelligence techniques in predicting game outcomes of professional basketball league: A systematic review. by Chuxuan Li, Hao Zhang, Yuan Zhang, Jing Shen, Ruopeng An

“…<h4>Background</h4>Predicting basketball game outcomes is a critical area in sports science and data analysis, providing concrete benefits for optimizing coaching strategies, improving team management, and informing betting decisions.…”
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Therapeutic effects of turmeric or curcumin extract on pain and function for individuals with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review by John Reynolds, Kristopher Paultre, William Cade, Daniel Hernandez, Dylan Greif, Thomas Michael Best

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Impact of infectious complications in the overall structure of urethroplasty complications, treatment and antibiotic prophylaxis: a systematic review by Yu. L. Naboka, E. M. Kotieva, V. M. Kotieva, M. I. Kogan

“…Infectious complications are the most frequent hospital-acquired sequela after surgery; consequently, more efforts should be made to eliminate them in patients receiving urethroplasty. The systematic review revealed insufficient study of the issues of complications and US recurrence prevention in urethroplasty, no consensus on the optimal antibiotic prophylaxis regimes and the appropriateness of preoperative UTI treatment.…”
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A Systematic Mapping Study on Automatic Control Systems of Multi-Port dc/dc Power Converters by Diego Vargas, Leonardo Ortega, Julio C. Caiza, Danny S. Guamán

“…This paper conducts a systematic mapping study on Automatic Control Systems of multi-port dc/dc power converters. …”
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Antibacterial and Bactericidal Effects of the Er: YAG Laser on Oral Bacteria: A Systematic Review of Microbiological Evidence by Jakub Fiegler-Rudol, Dariusz Skaba, Aleksandra Kawczyk-Krupka, Rafał Wiench

“…Methods: Following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, a systematic search of PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library was conducted for studies published between 2015 and 2025. …”
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A systematic review of alterations in brain activation and intensity following stroke: implications for integration and functional outcomes by Amirul Azri, Noorazrul Yahya, Umi Nabilah Ismail, Muhammad Aminuddin Ashari, Hanani Abdul Manan, Hanani Abdul Manan

“…BackgroundStroke remains a leading cause of disability, making it critical to understand the underlying neurophysiological mechanisms for effective rehabilitation. …”
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Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Instillation for Periprosthetic Infection after Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review by Madeline J. O’Connor, BA, Kristin N. Huffman, BS, Kelly Ho, BS, Sammer Marzouk, MA, Rolando J. Casas Fuentes, BS, Kenneth L. Zhang, BS, Bradley A. Melnick, BS, Payton J. Sparks, BS, Raiven Harris, BA, Angelica V. Bartler, MS, Ashley Collinsworth, ScD, MPH, Leah Griffin, MS, Robert D. Galiano, MD, FACS

“…The impact of adjunctive use of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell (NPWTi-d) on breast pocket salvage rates, time to implant reinsertion, and related outcomes was examined. Methods:. A systematic literature search using PubMed, Cochrane, OVID, Scopus, and Embase was conducted to identify peer-reviewed articles written in English and published between January 2004 and April 2023 that examined NPWTi-d use in the breast pocket with a history of periprosthetic infection after breast reconstruction. …”
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Oral antihypertensive agents and diuretics in the management of hypertension in postpartum women: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Nina D Paauw, A Titia Lely, Rosalie J Hup, Martine Depmann

“…Therefore, we aimed to investigate which antihypertensive agent results in optimal treatment (both effectiveness and safety) of postpartum hypertension.Design Systematic review and meta-analysis.Data sources MEDLINE (Ovid), Embase.com and CENTRAL were searched through 22 August 2024.Eligibility criteria Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating oral antihypertensives and diuretics in postpartum hypertensive women published after 1990, performing BP measurements in the postpartum period, were identified.Data extraction and synthesis Two independent reviewers extracted data and assessed risk of bias. …”
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Types of Complications and Associated Factors in Patients Undergoing Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implantation: A Systematic Review by Sugiharto F, Asmara AD, Sari WP, Freitas LA, Ramdani D, Anna A, Nuraeni A, Trisyani Y, Purnomo Y

“…Although PPM has been proven to improve quality of life and prolong life expectancy in patients with cardiac conduction disorders, post implantation complications still often occur.Purpose: This study aimed to identify types of complications and associated predictors in patients undergoing PPM implantation.Methods: This review used a systematic review design and follows the guidelines of the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews and the Preferred Reporting Item for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA). …”
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Pulsed Radiofrequency Neuromodulation of the Greater Occipital Nerve for the Treatment of Headache Disorders in Adults: A Systematic Review by Kyle De Oliveira, Nina Dhondt, Marina Englesakis, Akash Goel, Yasmine Hoydonckx

“…Mild adverse effects were reported in 3.1% of cohort. A minority of studies reported on secondary outcomes. …”
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Acceptability of digital health interventions in perioperative care: a systematic review and narrative synthesis of clinician perspectives by Stephanie Archer, Emma V Carrington, Yasmin Grant, Amal Ahmed, Chik Wai Ho

“…Themes and subthemes were systematically mapped onto the seven constructs of the theoretical framework of acceptability (TFA).Results A total of 3234 publications were identified, of which 18 were selected for inclusion. …”
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Prevalence of oral HPV in healthy and lesion-bearing populations in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Mohammadreza Kashefi Baher, Anahita Moscowchi, Saede Atarbashi-Moghadam

“…This study aims to assess the prevalence of oral HPV infection in the Iranian population, comparing healthy individuals to those with oral lesions, including oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs), and benign lesions. Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted following PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Measles second dose vaccination coverage and associated factors in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Aklilu Alemayehu, Sisay Tefera

“…Pooled estimates were determined by a random-effect meta-analysis. Sub-group analysis was conducted to account for sources of heterogeneity. …”
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Unlocking the potential of immune checkpoint inhibitors in advanced cervical cancer: a meta-analysis and systematic review by Zheng-rui Li, Yu-Feng Wang, Chen- Rong Zuo, Jing-Sheng Men, Xin-Yuan Li, Peng Luo, Xiao-San Su, Rui-Fen Sun

“…These findings suggest a paradigm shift in treatment strategies, with ICIs emerging as a potential cornerstone therapy. …”
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