Validity and Reliability of Dynamic and Functional Balance Tests in People Aged 19-54: A Systematic Review by Kim J Lesch, Sanni Tuomisto, Heikki O Tikkanen, Mika Venojärvi

“…The objective was to clarify the tools that health professionals can utilize to assess balance in this healthy population. # Methods A systematic literature search conducted in August 2019 yielded nine articles meeting predefined selection criteria. …”
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Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Healthcare Management: A Combined Systematic Review and Machine-Learning Approach by Vito Santamato, Caterina Tricase, Nicola Faccilongo, Massimo Iacoviello, Agostino Marengo

“…The scientific novelty of the study lies in its integrated approach, combining systematic review and predictive algorithms to provide a comprehensive understanding of AI’s role in improving healthcare management across different contexts. …”
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Anti‐Inflammatory Peptides as Promising Therapeutics Agent Against Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: A Systematic Review by Kiarash Ghazvini, Zahra Taghiabadi, Mohammad Ali Karimi, Mahdi Hosseini Bafghi, Mahdiesadat Paryan, Razieh Amirfakhrian

“…This review evaluates anti‐inflammatory peptides (AIPs) as emerging therapeutic agents, focusing on their efficacy in Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's disease. Methodology A systematic review was conducted in February 2023, adhering to PRISMA 2020 guidelines. …”
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Internet- and mobile-based aftercare and relapse prevention interventions for anxiety and depressive disorders: a systematic review by Ligiana Mihaela Petre, Paweł Adam Piepiora, Maria Gemescu, Delia Alexandra Gheorghe

“…BackgroundDigital interventions present potential solutions for aftercare and relapse prevention in anxiety and depressive disorders. This systematic review synthesizes evidence on the efficacy of internet- and mobile-based interventions for post-acute care in these conditions.MethodsA systematic search was conducted in electronic databases (MEDLINE, CENTRAL, Scopus, Web of Science, PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, PsycEXTRA, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Open, Open Access Theses and Dissertations, and Open Grey) for randomized controlled trials evaluating digital aftercare or relapse prevention interventions for adults with anxiety or depressive disorders. …”
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The effects of various diets on glycemic outcomes during pregnancy: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. by Vanessa Ha, Ashley J Bonner, Jaynendr K Jadoo, Joseph Beyene, Sonia S Anand, Russell J de Souza

“…<h4>Aims</h4>Evidence to support dietary modifications to improve glycemia during pregnancy is limited, and the benefits of diet beyond limiting gestational weight gain is unclear. Therefore, a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized trials was conducted to compare the effects of various common diets, stratified by the addition of gestational weight gain advice, on fasting glucose and insulin, hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), and homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) in pregnant women.…”
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The effect of acupuncture on quality of life in patients with irritable bowel syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Jun Zhou, Narendra Lamichhane, Zhifang Xu, Jiaqi Wang, Vo Dai Quynh, Jing Huang, Feifei Gao, Meidan Zhao, Zelin Chen, Tianyi Zhao

“…However, the effect of acupuncture on QoL in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) remains unclear. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate the effect of acupuncture on the QoL of patients with IBS.…”
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5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy for the treatment of basal and squamous cell carcinoma: A systematic review by Nathalie C. Zeitouni, Todd Schlesinger, Meenal Kheterpal, Puneet S. Jolly, Jared Jagdeo

“…Background: 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy (ALA-PDT) is used off-label in the US to treat basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and Bowen disease (BD). We performed a systematic review to assess the efficacy and safety of published ALA-PDT protocols for these conditions. …”
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Trauma web-based psychoeducational programme: systematic cultural adaptation and protocol for a feasibility-acceptability study by Indira Primasari, Chris M. Hoeboer, Marit Sijbrandij, Miranda Olff

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Role of remote ischaemic conditioning in fracture healing and orthopaedic surgery—a systematic review and narrative synthesis by Alison Buck, Tao Wang, Sheharyar S. Baig, Arshad Majid, Ali N. Ali

“…Methods MEDLINE and EMBASE via OVID (1966—March 2024) were searched using a systematic search strategy for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) investigating the effects of RIC on fracture, bone healing, and orthopaedics. …”
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<i>Plectranthus amboinicus</i>: A Systematic Review of Traditional Uses, Phytochemical Properties, and Therapeutic Applications by Márcia Santos Filipe, Gabrielle Bangay, Florencia Z. Brauning, Festus Oladayo Ogungbemiro, Bernardo Brito Palma, Ana María Díaz-Lanza, Amr Hassan, Rebeca André, Patricia Rijo

“…<b>Methods</b>: A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines to provide an in-depth understanding of <i>P. amboinicus</i>’ phytochemical composition and biological activity, particularly in dermatological contexts, underscoring its significance in traditional medicine and modern phytochemical research. …”
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Nanoparticle and microparticle-based systems for enhanced oral insulin delivery: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Carlos E. Romero-Carmona, Juan I. Chávez-Corona, Enrique Lima, Hernán Cortés, David Quintanar-Guerrero, María J. Bernad-Bernad, Iván Ramos-Martínez, Sheila I. Peña-Corona, Javad Sharifi-Rad, Gerardo Leyva-Gómez

“…In contrast, a dosage of 30 IU was efficacious in eliciting an optimal hypoglycemic effect compared to excipient controls. …”
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The efficacy of low-level laser therapy in oral surgery: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials by Alain Chaple Gil, Leonardo Díaz, Alfredo Von Marttens, Claudio Sotomayor, Javier Basualdo, Víctor Beltrán, Gilbert Jorquera, Rodrigo Caviedes, Eduardo Fernández

“…Methods: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was performed following PRISMA 2020 guidelines and the PROPS framework. …”
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Biological and physical fitness adaptations in soccer players after jump training: a systematic scoping review by Rohit Kumar Thapa, Exal Garcia-Carrillo, Andrew Sortwell, Paul J. Byrne, José Afonso, Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo

“…Purpose To conduct a systematic scoping review assessing the effects of jump training in soccer players physical fitness. …”
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Therapeutic Potential of Rho Kinase Inhibitors in Corneal Disease: A Systematic Review of Preclinical and Clinical Studies by Laura Andreea Ghenciu, Diana Andrei, Claudia Borza, Roxana Iacob, Emil Robert Stoicescu, Sorin Lucian Bolintineanu, Daniela Iacob, Ovidiu Alin Haţegan

“…However, evidence remains fragmented across laboratory and clinical reports. We performed a systematic review to synthesize preclinical and clinical data on ROCKis in corneal disease, assess their efficacy and safety, and identify research gaps. …”
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Positive mental states and their relation to psychosocial resources: protocol of a systematic review focusing on cultural moderators by Klaus Lieb, Makiko Yamada, Sarah K Schäfer, Max Supke, Jana Meier, Hiro Taiyo Hamada, Michele Wessa

“…Correlates, that is, psychosocial resources, of positive mental states may represent a starting point for those interventions. To date, a comprehensive systematic review on those correlates is still missing as well as knowledge on culture-related differences.Methods and analysis A systematic review and meta-analysis on the longitudinal link between psychosocial resources (eg, income, optimism, social support and community coherence) and hedonic and eudaimonic positive mental states (eg, life satisfaction, happiness and forward-looking attitude) will be conducted. …”
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Efficacy and safety of anticoagulants in elderly atrial fibrillation patients: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Xingran Zhao, Jun Luo, Xuanda Pan, Linlin Fang, Chengjiang Liu

“…Objective To assess the efficacy and safety of various anticoagulants in elderly AF patients through a systematic review and network meta-analysis. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Anti-Interleukin-5 Therapy in Patients with Asthma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. by Fa-Ping Wang, Ting Liu, Zhu Lan, Su-Yun Li, Hui Mao

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Prehospital tranexamic acid decreases early mortality in trauma patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yi Li, Mei Tian, Wen Zhong, Jiatong Zou, Xin Duan, Haibo Si

“…No significant differences were observed in other outcomes, such as 28–30-day mortality, overall mortality, length of hospital stay, and the incidence of multiple organ failure (all p &gt; 0.05).ConclusionPrehospital TXA decreases early (24-h) mortality in trauma patients without a significant increase in the risk of VTE and other complications, and further studies are still needed to improve and optimize its management strategy.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, Identifier: CRD 42019132189.…”
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Equity in protection: bridging global data gaps for an EBV vaccine—a systematic review and meta-analysis by Helen R Stagg, Ting Shi, Simran Kapoor, Marisa D Muckian, Vesa Qarkaxhija, Tomos Morgan

“…Seroprevalence by age was estimated using a fixed-effect (country) or random-effects (WHO region and income) meta-analysis. …”
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The effectiveness of spinal cord stimulation combined with physiotherapy in the management of chronic pain in adults: a systematic review by Adilia Maria Soares Porciuncula Barros, Gabrielly Santos Pereira, Josie Resende Torres da Silva, Marcelo Lourenço da Silva, Maria do Desterro da Costa e Silva, Luciano Maia Alves Ferrera

“…BackgroundChronic pain affects a significant portion of the population, and conventional treatments often prove insufficient. …”
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