Effect of topical emollient oil application on weight of preterm newborns: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Fekadeselassie Belege Getaneh, Anissa Mohammed, Alemu Gedefie Belete, Amare Muche, Aznamariyam Ayres, Yibeltal Asmamaw, Zemen Mengesha, Asrat Dimtse, Natnael Moges Misganaw, Dires Birhanu Mihretie, Zebenay Workneh Bitew, Meaza Mengstu, Asressie Molla

“…The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of topical emollient oil application on the weight of preterm infants.<h4>Methods</h4>A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted. …”
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Role of Resilience Factors Affecting Work Performance among Allied Health Professionals: A Systematic Review by H Lalrohlui, Jyoti Sharma, Mohammad Sidiq, Aksh Chahal

“…Materials and Methods: In the present Systematic review electronic databases like Scopus, PubMed, Google Scholar, Cochrane and Pedro were searched with keyword “allied health professionals”, “resilience factors”, “resilience” and “performance’’ using boolean operators “AND” and “OR” in between (“Resilience” OR “Resilience factors” OR “Psychological resilience” OR “Occupational resilience” OR “Coping strategies”) AND (“Allied Health Professionals” OR “Health workers” OR “Rehabilitation professionals” OR “Physiotherapists” OR “Occupational therapists” OR “Speech-language pathologists” OR “Radiographers” OR “Medical technologists”) AND (“Work performance” OR “Job performance” OR “Occupational performance” OR “Work productivity” OR “Job satisfaction” OR “Professional efficacy” OR “Burnout” OR “Stress management”).A total of 291 articles were found in the year between January 2013 to December 2023. …”
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Comparative efficacy of acupuncture therapies in premature ovarian failure: A systematic review and network meta-analysis by Yonghang Yi, Fengjun Ma, Yang Jiao, Rongqi Zhang, Yunhao Yi, Yuxia Ma

“…The use of acupuncture therapies to treat POF has gained popularity. However, the optimal treatment remains uncertain. This study aimed to systematically review the literature and conduct a network meta-analysis (NMA) to compare the efficacy of different acupuncture and related therapies and identify methodologic weaknesses in previous studies. …”
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Comparing percutaneous treatment and cholecystectomy outcomes in acute cholecystitis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Gabriele Fanciulli, Giuliana Favara, Andrea Maugeri, Martina Barchitta, Antonella Agodi, Guido Basile

“…Although laparoscopic cholecystectomy (CC) is the preferred surgical treatment, percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC) is frequently considered for high-risk surgical patients. The optimal management strategy for these patients remains a topic of debate. …”
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Clinicopathological features of hepatoid adenocarcinoma and non‐hepatoid adenocarcinoma of the stomach: A systematic review and meta‐analysis by Qi Ling, Han‐Lin Liu, Shi‐Ting Huang, Li‐Fei Sun, Wei‐Wei Wu, Valentin Kudriashov, Kai Liu, Kun Yang, Jian‐Kun Hu, Wei‐Han Zhang

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Mortality prediction of heart transplantation using machine learning models: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ida Mohammadi, Setayesh Farahani, Asal Karimi, Saina Jahanian, Shahryar Rajai Firouzabadi, Mohammadreza Alinejadfard, Alireza Fatemi, Bardia Hajikarimloo, Mohammadhosein Akhlaghpasand

“…IntroductionMachine learning (ML) models have been increasingly applied to predict post-heart transplantation (HT) mortality, aiming to improve decision-making and optimize outcomes. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the performance of ML algorithms in predicting mortality and explores factors contributing to model accuracy.MethodA systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase identified relevant studies, with 17 studies included in the review and 12 in the meta-analysis. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Acupuncture for Post–COVID-19 Insomnia: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Yadi Li, Jianlong Zhou, Zheng Wei, Lizhu Liang, Hualing Xu, Caihong Lv, Gang Liu, Wenlin Li, Xin Wu, Yunhui Xiao, Kejimu Sunzi

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to conduct a meta-analysis and systematic review evaluating the efficacy and safety of acupuncture for the treatment of PCI to delineate the optimal modality, intervention frequency, and duration for achieving the most beneficial outcomes, thereby providing a comprehensive understanding of acupuncture’s role in managing PCI, contributing to evidence-based clinical practice, and informing clinical decision-making. …”
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Effectiveness and safety of percutaneous endoscopic debridement and drainage for spinal infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Guozhong Zhou, Xiaorong Liu, Zhi Liang, Xuesong Chen, Chao Song

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Risk factors for periprosthetic femoral fractures following hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Wei-Qiang Zhao, Ke-Qin Yu, Rong-Zhen Xie, Yu-Feng Liang, Jie-Feng Huang

“…The objective of this study was to determine the risk factors for PPFF following hip arthroplasty from existing studies.Methods A comprehensive systematic search was performed in 4 databases: Pubmed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library. …”
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Stem cell therapy for urethra and ureter tissue engineering: A systematic literature review on animal studies by Hamoon Baghaei, Ali Faegh, Shima Jahani, Pooya Hekmati, Masoumeh Majidi Zolbin

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Balanced crystalloid versus saline for resuscitation in pediatric septic shock: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Barkhá Vijendra, Ana Beatriz Bertol, Mylena Maria Guedes de Almeida, Pedro Henrique Aquino Gil de Freitas, Áurea Maria Salomão Simão, Bianca Lisa de Faria

“…Abstract Background Fluid resuscitation is a cornerstone of septic shock management in pediatric patients, with normal saline (NS) being the traditional choice. …”
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Small Interfering RNA (siRNA) in Dyslipidemia: A Systematic Review on Safety and Efficacy of siRNA by Alla SSM, Shah DJ, Meyur S, Agarwal P, Alla D, Moraboina SL, Ghadvaje GV, Bayeh RG, Malireddi A, Shajan T, Vineetha B, Sai Prudhvi T, Biziyaremye P

“…One prominent form of RNAi therapy is small interfering RNA (siRNA), which has emerged as a promising therapeutic strategy. This study aims to critically analyze the efficacy and safety of siRNA in the treatment of dyslipidemia.Methods: PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science servers were used to conduct a systematic search in compliance with the PRISMA guidelines.Results: A total of 20 studies with 6651 participants were included in the analysis. …”
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The efficacy of total hip arthroplasty in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jun Lu, Jiangting Yu, Xiaoping Wang, Tingting Hua

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The effects of small-sided games on physical fitness in basketball players: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zefeng Zhang, Jianhua Xu, Xiangbo Ji, Rui Chen

“…Methods A systematic search was conducted in databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, EBSCO host, and CNKI, covering the period from inception until December 13, 2023, with last updated on April 14, 2025. …”
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Clinical and radiological course of asymptomatic and hemodynamically stable moyamoya disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yang Chen, Yang Chen, Yang Chen, Yang Chen, Zixuan Zhou, Zixuan Zhou, Zixuan Zhou, Zixuan Zhou, Bingyang Qin, Bingyang Qin, Bingyang Qin, Bingyang Qin, Yan Liang, Peize Li, Peize Li, Peize Li, Peize Li, Ziao Li, Ziao Li, Ziao Li, Ziao Li, Yu Chen, Yu Chen, Ren Li, Ren Li, Ren Li, Ren Li, Biao Yang, Biao Yang, Biao Yang, Biao Yang, Xiaogang Wang, Xiaogang Wang, Xiaogang Wang, Xiaogang Wang, Yongqiang Wu, Yongqiang Wu, Yongqiang Wu, Yongqiang Wu, Xiaolong Guo, Xiaolong Guo, Xiaolong Guo, Xiaolong Guo, Huidong Zhang, Geng Guo, Geng Guo, Geng Guo, Geng Guo

“…Further high-quality studies are needed to optimize treatment strategies.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?…”
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Effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for thirst in ICU patients: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Meng Xiao, Fangfang Zhu, Yanting Zhang, Jing Ma, Anlong Zheng, Lan Deng, Shiwen Wei, Pu Zhang, Xinbo Ding

“…Abstract Aim This study systematically compared the efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions that may improve thirst in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. …”
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Blood loss, complications, and the role of suction drains in shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Luiz Henrique Oliveira Almeida, MD, Vitor La Banca, MD, Octavio Matsumoto, MD, Arthur Steven de Sá, MD, Ana Victória Palagi Viganó, MD, Gabriel Kalman, MedStud, Felipe Fernandes Gonzalez, MD, MSc, Guilherme Henrique Vieira Lima, MD, Joel Murachovsky, MD, PhD, Roberto Yukio Ikemoto, MD, PhD

“…Results: Six studies with a total of 22,710 patients were included. The mean patient age was 68.8 years, with a slight female predominance. …”
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Prevalence and Predictors of Diabetic Retinopathy in Saudi Arabia: Insights from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ali Mohammed Alshahrani, Alaa Mohammed Alshahrani, Beshayer Abdullah H. Al-Boqami, Alwaleed Abdulhadi Alqahtani, Bassam Alzahrani, Yousef Bassi, Mohammed Yousef Almohaimeed, Abeer Mohammed Alalmaai, Ariana Saraiva, Bandar Naffaa Alhumaidi, Najla A. Albaridi, Maria João Lima, Conrado Carrascosa, António Raposo

“…Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were constructed according to PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Comparison of ciprofol and propofol for endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography anesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Kai Wu, Min Liao, Juan Deng, Yunfeng Yu, Yuman Yin, Xinyu Yang, Rong Yu, Zhenjie Liu

“…Compared to propofol, ciprofol exhibits stronger sedative effects and requires a lower dosage. This study aimed to compare the safety of ciprofol and propofol in Chinese patients undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP) anesthesia.MethodsA comprehensive literature search was conducted across eight common databases before 1 January 2025, including PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, China Science and Technology Journal Database, WanFang, and SinoMed. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of guidelines for venous thromboembolism prevention and management: A mixed-methods systematic review by Mengbo Han, Jingying Huang, Jin Yang, Jiaojiao Chen, Haiou Qi

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