Comparison of interventions for Barrett's esophagus: A network meta-analysis. by Qinlin Zhang, Miya Li, Xin Jin, Ruhong Zhou, Yize Ying, Xueping Wu, Jiyong Jing, Wensheng Pan

“…<h4>Results</h4>We identified twenty-three RCT studies with a total of 1675 participants, and ten different interventions. …”
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Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Typhoid Fever in Ghana: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Frederick Kungu, Aaron Awere-Duodu, Eric S. Donkor

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the prevalence of typhoid fever in Ghana and describe the antibiotic susceptibility profiles. <b>Methods</b>: Literature searches were conducted using the PubMed repository and three databases: Scopus, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect. …”
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Liver Disease and Central Nervous System Dysfunction: Linking the Two - A Narrative Review by Maciej Tenderenda, Bartosz Buczkowski, Piotr Oleksy, Agnieszka Klecza, Aleksandra Broniak, Magdalena Reclik, Karol Zieliński, Aarushi Chourasia, Krzysztof Nowakowski, Martyna Chraścina

“…Materials and Methods: The review synthesizes findings from 45 studies on HE pathogenesis and treatment, published between 2003 and 2024. …”
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Timely Diagnosis of PID: Leveraging Ultrasound for Effective Management by Majani Edward, Atuoha Ernest, Tsikata Y. Christopher, Clyde M. Hakayuwa, Aesha L. E. Enairat, Roaa O. M. Suliman

“…Aim This article aims to assess the diagnostic role of transvaginal sonography (TVS) as an accessible, nonionizing alternative for early PID detection, with a focus on its use alongside clinical evaluation to enhance diagnostic accuracy. Methods This article synthesizes recent studies on the diagnostic efficacy of TVS for acute PID. …”
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Gut microbiota, metabolites, and cytokines in relation to the risk of prostate cancer in the Asian population by Zhengshi Wang, Zhengshi Wang, Zhengshi Wang, Zhengshi Wang, Zhengshi Wang, Haotian Chen, Haotian Chen, Yongqiang Liu, Yongqiang Liu, Libin Zou, Libin Zou, Zhijin Zhang, Zhijin Zhang, Zhiqiang Yin, Zhiqiang Yin, Shiyu Mao, Shiyu Mao, Changcheng Guo, Changcheng Guo, Bin Yang, Bin Yang, Pengfei Wu, Pengfei Wu, Pengfei Wu, Xudong Yao, Xudong Yao, Xudong Yao

“…We aimed to perform a comprehensive analysis of causal associations of gut microbiota, metabolites, and cytokines with prostate cancer in the Asian population.Patients and methodsGenome-wide association study (GWAS) summary datasets were collected from the public databases. …”
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DIABETES MELLITUS IN PATIENTS WITH LIVER CIRRHOSIS: NEW TREATMENT OPTIONS by L. Yu. Morgunov

“…In economically developed countries, cirrhosis is one of the six leading causes of death at the age of 35–60 years and ranges from 14 to 30 cases per 100000 population. In the world 40 million people die of cirrhosis each year. …”
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Intestinal Microbiota in Premature Children — the Modern State of the Problem (Literature Analysis) by I. A. Belyaeva, E. P. Bombardirova, T. V. Turti, M. D. Mitish, T. V. Potekhina

“…The introduction of modern high-informative molecular-genetic research methods (PCR-amplification with gene sequenation) made it possible to reveal the primary stage of human colonization by bacteria even at the stage of fetal ontogenesis and to thoroughly decode the microbiota structure in newborns and first-year babies. …”
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Risks of Malignancy among 11,204 Patients with Endometrial Polyp: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Sarah Al-Rayes, Mariam Mohamed, Eva Suarthana, Hormoz Nassiri Kigloo, Jason Raina, Togas Tulandi

“…Objectives: To evaluate factors associated with malignancy in patients with endometrial polyps. Materials and Methods: We conducted electronic database research on PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, COCHRANE, and Google Scholar from inception for all studies on endometrial polyp. …”
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Evaluating the prognostic relevance of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in cervical cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xieyan Zhuang, Yan Li, Hongfeng Zheng, Langjing Fu

“…However, research specifically focusing on the prognostic relevance of NLR across different cancer stages and in cases of recurrent metastases remains scant.MethodsWe executed a systematic review of the literature from databases including PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science, covering publications up to March 3, 2024. …”
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Can preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio predict in-hospital mortality in postoperative patients with Stanford type A aortic dissection? Evidence-based appraisal by meta-ana... by Bing-Ru Chung, Yen-Ta Huang, Pei-Chun Lai

“…The certainty of evidence was assessed by the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation methodology (GRADE). Results: Four studies with 502 cases in total were included. Pooled sensitivity and specificity were 0.71 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.52–0.79) and 0.64 (95% CI = 0.55–0.71), respectively. …”
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"Nebulized lidocaine for intractable cough in hospice care: a comprehensive review of efficacy, safety, and future perspectives" by Jumei Pan, Akhtar Ali Khan, Wenkai Yu, Lei Rui

“…This review evaluates the efficacy, safety, and clinical applicability of nebulized lidocaine for managing intractable cough in hospice care. Methods A systematic literature search (1973–2023) across PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Library identified studies on nebulized lidocaine in hospice or palliative populations. …”
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Laparoscopic Nephrectomy versus Open Nephrectomy for Patients with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. by Pengyu Guo, Wanhai Xu, Huibo Li, Tong Ren, Shaobin Ni, Minghua Ren

“…<h4>Results</h4>Seven studies were identified, including 195 cases (118 LN/77 ON). …”
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Chest Wall Perforator Flaps in Partial Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Caterina M. Nava, MS, Gauthier Zinner, MS, Jérôme Martineau, MD, Carlo M. Oranges, MD, PhD

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the outcomes and complications of CWPFs in breast-conserving surgery. Methods:. A systematic literature review was conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses guidelines. …”
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Age-patterns of malaria vary with severity, transmission intensity and seasonality in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and pooled analysis. by Ilona Carneiro, Arantxa Roca-Feltrer, Jamie T Griffin, Lucy Smith, Marcel Tanner, Joanna Armstrong Schellenberg, Brian Greenwood, David Schellenberg

“…Maximum likelihood methods were used to fit five continuous probability distributions to the percentage of each outcome by age for each of the six transmission scenarios. …”
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Radiofrequency ablation versus surgical resection in colorectal liver metastasis: insight from an umbrella review by Letizia Todeschini, Miriam Caimano, Amelia Mattia, Luca Cristin, Alessandro Martinino, Giuseppe Bianco, Gabriele Spoletini, Francesco Giovinazzo, Francesco Giovinazzo, Francesco Giovinazzo

“…This umbrella review aimed to compare the effectiveness of RFA and LR in managing CRLM by synthesizing evidence from multiple meta-analyses.MethodsWe conducted a comprehensive search across Medline, Epistemonikos, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library, focusing on survival outcomes, disease-free survival, perioperative complications, and recurrence rates.ResultsEleven meta-analyses met the inclusion criteria. …”
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Genomic instability and CCNE1 amplification as emerging biomarkers for stratifying high-grade serous ovarian cancer by Elena Conca, Daniele Lorenzini, Daniele Lorenzini, Emanuela Minna, Luca Agnelli, Matteo Duca, Marco Gentili, Beatrice Bodini, Maggie Polignano, Mara Mantiero, Silvia Damian, Andrea Devecchi, Gianpaolo Dagrada, Rita Carminati, Alice Ardore, Francesca Barbetta, Nathalia Brito Da Chuna, Andrea Guerrizio, Adele Busico, Iolanda Capone, Alberta Piccolo, Elena Tamborini, Federica Perrone, Massimo Milione, Biagio Paolini, Andrea Vingiani, Andrea Vingiani, Francesco Raspagliesi, Francesco Raspagliesi, Filippo De Braud, Filippo De Braud, Giancarlo Pruneri, Giancarlo Pruneri

“…Unfortunately, limited therapeutic alternatives are available for BRCA1/2 wild type/HR proficient HGSC patients, who usually exhibit resistance to standard treatments and poor prognosis.MethodsHerein, we present the results of a comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) analysis using the Oncomine Comprehensive Assay® (OCA) Plus in a consecutive retrospective cohort of 102 HGSC patients characterized in our institution.ResultsGenomic instability, measured by Genomic Instability Metric (GIM) &gt;16, was found in 40% of the cases and was significantly associated with BRCA1/2 mutations (p=0.009), with a better prognosis in terms of recurrence-free survival (p=0.01). …”
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The global prevalence of antibiotic self-medication among the adult population: systematic review and meta-analysis by Tigist Gashaw, Tesfaye Assebe Yadeta, Fitsum Weldegebreal, Lemma Demissie, Abera Jambo, Nega Assefa

“…A p-value < 0.05 was considered significant in all cases. Results Seventy-one studies were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. …”
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Multiple high-risk human papillomavirus infections exacerbate cervical lesion risk: epidemiological evidence from suining, Sichuan by Yaling Jing, Jianhui Chen, Fang Lin, Xiaonan Huang, Yulin Liu, Mingcai Zhao, Chuan Ye, Lianfang Zhao, Xiaofang Liu, Jiayan Yang

“…Moreover, no data on HPV epidemiology in the Suining region of China have been published. Methods Cervical samples were collected from women undergoing gynecological examinations at the Suining Central Hospital. …”
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Urethral Strictures after Transurethral Surgery: Treatment and Histological Issues by S. V. Kotov, R. I. Guspanov, A. G. Yusufov, M. K. Semenov, E. Kh. Abdulkhalygov, M. M. Iritsyan, I. I. Survillo

“…The development of upper and lower urinary endoscopic surgery has brought about an increase in the number of urethral strictures after transurethral procedures.Material and methods. A retrospective analysis was performed involving the treatment results of 72 patients with urethral strictures after transurethral surgery in 2011-2016. …”
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Clinical analysis of resecting primary tumors along with pancreas and adjacent organs in 27 patients with locally advanced colon cancer by Ji Huitao, Wang Meiping, Zhang Zaizhong, Qi Yafeng, Hong Weixuan, Fang Junwei, Xiao Chunhong, Wang Lie

“…[Methods] We retrospectively examined the medical records of 27 patients treated at the 900th Hospital of The Joint Logistics Support Force of the Chinese PLA between April 2018 and December 2022. …”
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