An Update on Diabetic Women Obstetrical Outcomes Linked to Preconception and Pregnancy Glycemic Profile: A Systematic Literature Review by Salvatore Gizzo, Tito Silvio Patrelli, Marta Rossanese, Marco Noventa, Roberto Berretta, Stefania Di Gangi, Martina Bertin, Michele Gangemi, Giovanni Battista Nardelli

“…Both the preconceptional counseling and glycemic profile optimization represent a fundamental step to improve pregnancy outcomes in women with preexisting diabetes. …”
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In vitro susceptibility of Trypanosoma cruzi discrete typing units (DTUs) to benznidazole: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Andrea Vela, Marco Coral-Almeida, Denis Sereno, Jaime A Costales, Christian Barnabé, Simone Frédérique Brenière

“…Our findings highlight the need for establishment of uniform experimental conditions as well as a screening of different DTUs during the optimization of new drug candidates for Chagas disease treatment.…”
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Application of Nanodrug Delivery Systems in Enhancing Treatment of Gastritis and Gastric Cancer: A Systematic Evaluation of Targeted Therapy by Miaomiao Xu, Shujie Tian, Jing Wang, Shuqing Gan, Ziting Zhang, Lixing Weng

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The impact of video-based training on football referees' decision-making skills: a systematic review and meta analysis by Rui Zhou, Xiaocen Hao, Pei Deng, Danyang Li, Yingzhe Song, Yeqin Zhang

“…This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to validate the effectiveness of video-based training and evaluate its overall impact on improving referees’ decision-making skills, providing a scientific basis for the optimization and innovation of referee training methods. …”
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Artificial intelligence-assisted capsule endoscopy for detecting lesions in Crohn’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yuling Bin, Rumei Peng, Yaqian Lee, Zhijie Lee, Yang Liu

“…With the increasing application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical field, its utilization in primary diagnosis has become more widespread. However, there is a lack of systematic evaluation regarding the specific efficacy of AI in identifying CD through capsule endoscopy.MethodsThis study conducted a comprehensive search of PubMed databases, Cochrane, EMBASE, and Web of Science up to May 21, 2024, to collect relevant literature. …”
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Facilitators and barriers to social care in adult primary care: A systematic review using the social-ecological model by Laura Porterfield, Christen M. Walcher, Forrest Jones, Mary E. Jones, Cathy Z. Xie, Quratulanne H. Jan, Zuleica M. Santiago Delgado, Elizabeth M. Vaughan

“…Two authors assessed independently for inclusion using a priori criteria. Data was extracted independently by two authors. …”
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Prevalence, incidence, and risk factors for herpes zoster in systemic lupus erythematosus: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Hong-Fei Wang, Hong-Fei Wang, Yan Gao, Zheng Lin, Shan Liu, Yi Cao, Qiu-Shuang Li

“…This meta-analysis aimed to systematically review the available literature on the prevalence, incidence, and risk factors of HZ in SLE patients.MethodsA comprehensive search through Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library was conducted for studies published up to November 1, 2024. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Biologics Targeting Type 2 Inflammation in COPD: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis by Li S, Yi B, Wang H, Xu X, Yu L

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Efficacy of Wearable Devices in Monitoring and Treating Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta Analyses by Mercedes A. Terry, Enrique Alvarez Vazquez

“…Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor and non-motor symptoms that significantly impact quality of life. …”
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The effectiveness of nurse-led palliative care needs assessment on patients’ quality of life and symptom burden: a systematic review by Gursharan K. Singh, Claudia Virdun, Megan Rattray, Roslyn Prichard, Rochelle Wynne

“…Background: Optimal palliative care requires a correct assessment of needs. …”
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Comparative effects of acupuncture and metformin on insulin sensitivity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yun Wang, Hongchu Bao, Jianxiang Cong, Qinglan Qu

“…ObjectiveTo systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy of acupuncture and metformin on insulin resistance (IR) in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).MethodsA computer search was conducted up to September 30, 2024, in databases including PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, China Biology Medicine disc (CBM), China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, and VIP, to collect randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on acupuncture treatment for PCOS. …”
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Optimizing civilian armored vehicle design with quality: A case study on lightweight ballistic protection using the DfA2 methodology by Kaminski Paulo Carlos, Candido Guido Muzio

“…This systematic framework optimizes lightweight ballistic systems for CAVs through empirical evaluations and engineering principles. …”
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Design of Adaptive LQR Control Based on Improved Grey Wolf Optimization for Prosthetic Hand by Khaled Ahmed, Ayman A. Aly, Mohamed O. Elhabib

“…The LQR controller, optimized via IGWO to systematically determine weighting matrices, was benchmarked against PID and PID-PSO controllers under diverse input scenarios. …”
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Prospects for optimizing the provision of medicines to pediatric patients based on the development of the pharmaceutical market in the segment of medicines for children by O. D. Nemyatykh, E. A. Kovaleva, I. A. Narkevich

“…Grouping, ranking and systematization were used in the framework of a structural analysis of morbidity, as well as an analysis of the assortment matrix of drugs for pediatrics within the established market boundaries. …”
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Force-velocity profile based training to improve vertical jump performance a systematic review and meta analysis by Paul Solberg, Will G. Hopkins, Vidar Andersen, Kolbjørn Lindberg, Thomas Bjørnsen, Atle Saeterbakken, Gøran Paulsen

“…Abstract This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of training optimized to correct deficits in vertical force–velocity (FV) profiles compared to non-optimized training. …”
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Traditional Chinese exercises for motor symptoms and mobility in patients with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Fumei Yuan, Hong Wang

“…A meta-analysis indicated that TCE enhanced the UPDRS-III score (MD = −4.38, 95% CI [−5.95, −2.81]), TUGT score (MD = −2.78, 95% CI [−4.02, −1.54]), and BBS score (MD = 3.68, 95% CI [2.09, 5.27]). …”
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Impact of hippocampectomy on seizure freedom in temporal encephaloceles: A systematic review and individual participant data meta‐analysis by Panagiota‐Eleni Tsalouchidou, Alexandros Matsingos, Wiebke Hahn, Katja Menzler, Susanne Knake

“…This study evaluates the impact of hippocampectomy on achieving seizure freedom in patients with TE‐related epilepsy through a systematic review and individual participant data (IPD) meta‐analysis. …”
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Effects and safety of oral tolvaptan in patients with congestive heart failure: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. by Mei-Yi Wu, Tzu-Ting Chen, Ying-Chun Chen, Der-Cherng Tarng, Yun-Chun Wu, Hsien-Ho Lin, Yu-Kang Tu

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The Effects of Scan Body Geometry on the Precision and the Trueness of Implant Impressions Using Intraoral Scanners: A Systematic Review by Roksana Mohajerani, Shirin Djalalinia, Marzieh Alikhasi

“…<b>Methods</b>: A systematic search was conducted across PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar up to 25 February 2025. …”
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Streamlining DNA barcoding protocols: automated DNA extraction and a new cox1 primer in arachnid systematics. by Nina Vidergar, Nataša Toplak, Matjaž Kuntner

“…Our aim was to explore an optimal strategy for arachnids, focusing on the species-richest lineage, spiders by (1) improving an automated DNA extraction protocol, (2) testing the performance of commonly used primer combinations, and (3) developing a new cox1 primer suitable for more efficient alignment and phylogenetic analyses.…”
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