Food for Thought: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis on the Effects of Ultra‐Processed Foods on Cognition in Children and Adolescents by Lan Nguyen, Jared Walters, Bernadette Spies, Amelia Coppus, Jenaya Massie, Thamiris Penteado Bertonha

“…A comprehensive search identified 35 relevant studies encompassing 84,062 participants. …”
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Effect of hypoxia conditioning on physical fitness in middle-aged and older adults—a systematic review and meta-analysis by Fanji Qiu, Jinfeng Li, Liaoyan Gan

“…Background Hypoxic conditioning has emerged as a promising intervention for enhancing physiological adaptations. …”
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An initial step toward symptom-based pharmacotherapy for borderline personality disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ramin Abdi Dezfouli, Soroush Hashemzadeh, Moloud Saleh

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Effects of dexmedetomidine on delirium and mortality during sedation in ICU patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Rao Sun, Shuo Wang, Shiyong Li, Chun Yang, Yilin Zhao, Ailin Luo

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Impact of the design of adult mental health inpatient facilities on healthcare staff: a mixed methods systematic review by Joanne Kinloch, Laura Rodríguez-Labajos, Louise Nicol, Susan Grant, Geraldine O'Brien

“…Designs that do not pay attention to staff needs may risk contributing to stress, burnout, job dissatisfaction and mental exhaustion in the work environment. This systematic review aims to identify and synthesise current research on the design factors of adult mental health inpatient facilities that impact healthcare staff.Design A mixed method systematic review was conducted to search for empirical, peer-reviewed studies using the databases CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, PubMed and Web of Science from their inception up to 5 September 2023. …”
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External cephalic version in nonvertex second twin—Success rate, mode of delivery, and safety: A systematic review by Miłosz Dymon, Michał Ciebiera, Magdalena Zgliczyńska, Małgorzata Siergiej, Jakub Kociuba, Marta Szajnik

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The impact of almond supplementation on oxidative stress biomarkers: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials by Ahmadreza Kolahi, Samira Movahed, Faezeh Tejareh, Said Abdul Ghafour Saeedy, Mohammad Gholizadeh

“…These findings support almonds as a functional food for oxidation management. However, high heterogeneity underscores the need for standardized trials to confirm optimal dosage, duration, and conditions. …”
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Adherence to exercise in breast cancer survivors during and after active treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Martin Ackah, Ioulia Barakou, Ulric Sena Abonie, Florentina Johanna Hettinga

“…Background: Ensuring adherence to exercise programs is important for optimizing benefits and efficacy of interventions in women with breast cancer. …”
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Interventions for stigma reduction in HIV treatment and prevention designed to enhance antiretroviral uptake and adherence: A systematic review. by Amit Mickey Dhir, Amteshwar Singh, Sunil Solomon, Jason E Farley

“…A systematic review methodology following the PRISMA guidelines was used. …”
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Changes in quality of life of early-stage lung cancer patients undergoing sublobar resection: a systematic review by Dimitrios E. Magouliotis, Ugo Cioffi, Fabrizio Minervini, Savvas Lampridis, Angelo Guttadauro, Marco Scarci

“…ObjectiveThis systematic review aimed to evaluate the impact of sublobar resection (SLR) on the quality of life (QoL) of patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). …”
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Comparative efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for Parkinson’s disease with constipation: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Peiying Zhang, Xiaojuan Su, Xuan Han, Dingmeng Zhao, Jinyan Wang, Yanyi Yang, Hejiang Ye

“…Further rigorously designed RCTs are warranted to confirm these preliminary observations and establish optimal treatment protocols.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, CRD42024565248.…”
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Prevalence and risk factors of gross neurologic deficits in children after severe malaria: a systematic review protocol by Allen Eva Okullo, Chandy C. John, Richard Idro, Andrea L. Conroy, Alison Annet Kinengyere, Kevin Ouma Ojiambo, Caroline Otike, Simple Ouma, Moses Ocan, Ekwaro A. Obuku, Michael Boele van Hensbroek

“…The articles will be screened at title and abstract and then at full text for inclusion using a priori eligibility criteria. Data extraction will be carried out using a tool developed and optimized in an Excel spreadsheet. …”
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Patient‐Specific Factors Predicting Renal Denervation Response in Patients With Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Xin‐Ru Hu, Guang‐Zhi Liao, Jun‐Wen Wang, Yu‐Yang Ye, Xue‐Feng Chen, Lin Bai, Fan‐Fan Shi, Kai Liu, Yong Peng

“…We assessed the risk of bias using corresponding tools and further employed the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach to assess the overall quality of evidence. A total of 50 studies were ultimately included in this systematic review, among which 17 studies were for meta‐analysis. …”
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SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine-Induced Humoral Immunity in Immunocompetent European Adults: A Systematic Review by Izabella Bylica, Estera Jachowicz-Matczak, Justyna Brodowicz, Joanna Sułkowska, Monika Bociąga-Jasik, Piotr Heczko, Sebastian Gagatek, Jan Bylica, Jadwiga Wójkowska-Mach

“…A systematic review adhering to PRISMA guidelines was conducted, focusing on studies analyzing antibody levels at least 14 days after full vaccination with FDA- or EMA-approved vaccines. …”
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Rainfed agriculture in Ethiopia: a systematic review of green water management pathways to improve water and food security by Ermias Teferi, Ermias Teferi, Tibebu Kassawmar, Tibebu Kassawmar, Woldeamlak Bewket, Woldeamlak Bewket, Gete Zeleke, Gebiaw T. Ayele, Greg O’Donnell, Claire Walsh

“…A systematic review methodology was implemented, encompassing the compilation and analysis of peer-reviewed and gray literature. …”
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Enzymatic therapy versus video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for pleural infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Weija R. de Jonge, Bo Smits, Johannes C.F. Ket, Josje Altenburg, Jouke Annema, Johannes M.A. Daniels, Chris Dickhoff, Martijn van Dorp, Jerry Braun, Daniel A. Korevaar, David J. Heineman

“…Aims Parapneumonic pleural infections are frequently encountered, but the optimal treatment regimen remains controversial. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate whether immediate video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has advantages over intrapleural enzymatic therapy (IET). …”
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Predictors of failure in posterior short segment instrumentation for thoracolumbar burst fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Parisa Javadnia, Yousef Ramazani, Mehdi Moradinazar, Nila Salimi, Soroush Moradi, Ehsan Alimohammadi

“…Method A comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus, adhering to PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Red blood cell transfusion strategy in traumatic brain injury patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jing Wang, Xiang-Hui Li, Jiang-Quan Yu, Rui-Qiang Zheng

“…Abstract Background The optimal red blood cell transfusion (RBCT) strategy for traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients remains a topic of debate. …”
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Effect of aerobic exercise on cardiopulmonary fitness among people with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shan Su, Clare Chung-Wah Yu, Emma Feng-Ming Zhou, Jing-Yuan Liu, Siu-Ngor Fu

“…Systematic review registration CRD42022340966, 07/07/2022, PROSPERO.…”
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Exercise Training and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Males with Overweight or Obesity: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials by Aynaz Pourmotahari, Shahnaz Shahrbanian, Rashmi Supriya, Ayoub Saeidi

“…However, the findings were inconsistent, highlighting the need for further research to better understand the potential benefits and optimal exercise regimens. <i>Conclusions:</i> This systematic review supports the potential of exercise training in reducing cardiovascular risk factors in men with obesity, though the effectiveness varies depends on the type of exercise. …”
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