Investigating socioeconomic inequality in the incidence of breast cancer in Iran: Interprovincial analysis and comparison by Bahman Ahadinezhad, Aisa Maleki, mohammad amerzadeh, bahareh mohtashamzadeh, mahdi safdari, Omid Khosravizadeh

“…The value of the concentration index (CI) of the province's socio-economic development index was also estimated to be 0.110 (P <0.05). …”
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Complicated grief following the perinatal loss: a systematic review by Xi Zhang, Ye Chen, Meizhen Zhao, Mengmei Yuan, Tieying Zeng, Meiliyang Wu

“…Trial registration PROSPERO registration number: CRD42023473510.…”
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Analysis of Student Dropout Risk in Higher Education Using Proportional Hazards Model and Based on Entry Characteristics by Liga Paura, Irina Arhipova, Gatis Vitols, Sandra Sproge

“…The aim of this study is to identify the key factors contributing to student dropout and to develop a predictive model that estimates the dropout risk of students based on their entry characteristics and enrolment registration data. …”
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Greenspace and intestinal diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ao Zhang, Tianyi Zhao, Hongyi Li, Tianyu Xia, Shijie Zhang, Yuxin Zhu, Kang Ding

“…Trial registration Registration number: CRD42024625968.…”
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Optimum duration of adjuvant trastuzumab in treatment of human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 positive early breast cancer: protocol for a network meta-analysis of randomised c... by Xin Wang, Dan Cao, Qiancheng Hu, Ye Chen, Ting Luo

“…Findings from our NMA will be submitted as peer-reviewed journal manuscripts and international conference reports.Trial registration number CRD42019139109.…”
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Current state of dermatovenereological medical organizations’ equipment for dermascopy by Alexey A. Kubanov, Margarita R. Rakhmatulina, Arfenya E. Karamova, Elena Yu. Novoselova, Olga G. Artamonova

“…In the context of economic sanctions, the development and registration of the national dermatoscope is an urgent task.…”
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Is it necessary for children to receive professional fluoride in addition to regular fluoride toothpaste? Protocol for a systematic review by Jun Li, Fang Hua, Lintong Yu, Xueqian Yu, Yueyang Li, Guangtai Song

“…The Grading of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation will be used to assess the quality of supporting evidence for each major comparison.Ethics and dissemination There is no need for ethical approval. …”
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Elaboration of a Method for the Determination of Low-Molecular-Weight Mustard Gas Biomarkers in Biological Samples by D. О. Korneev, L. V. Petrakova, М. А. Ponsov, А. А. Rodionov

“…The relevance of the development and the improvement of methods for the determination of metabolites (biomarkers) of toxic substances in biological fluids (blood, urine, etc.) is associated with the need to establish facts of humans and animals exposure to toxic chemicals. …”
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Internet-based acceptance and commitment therapy programme ‘Happiness Mom’ for well-being: a protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Yuka Kobayashi, Norito Kawakami, Kotaro Imamura, Yuki Sekiya, Natsu Sasaki, Kanami Tsuno, Kazuhiro Watanabe, Daisuke Nishi

“…If the intervention programmes are found to be significantly beneficial, the programmes can be made available for all working mothers with preschool children in Japan.Discussion This study will contribute to the development of an internet-based self-care programme that is effective, feasible, low cost and accessible to improve the well-being of working mothers.Trial registration number UMIN000039918.…”
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Comparative efficacy and safety of acupuncture for adolescent depression: protocol for a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis by Jiayu Zhang, Jiafeng Wang, Xingyu Xiang, Na Zhang, Kaiying Zhang, Pengcheng Zhang, Hao Wen, Hao Wen

“…BackgroundAdolescents are in a critical stage of development and represent a high-risk population for depression. …”
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Research priority setting for implementation science and practice: a living systematic review protocol by Junqiang Zhao, Wenjun Chen, Wenhui Bai, Xiaoyan Zhang, Ruixue Hui, Sihan Chen, Guillaume Fontaine, Xiaolin Wei, Ning Zhang, Ian D. Graham

“…We will re-run the search 12 months after the original search date to monitor the development of new literature and determine the time to update the review. …”
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Engagement in a web-based intervention for individuals who committed sexual offenses against children: observational study by Sonja Schröder, Safiye Tozdan, Peer Briken, Jürgen L. Müller, Peter Fromberger

“…We discuss these findings and their implications for the development and implementation of further web-based interventions in the forensic context. …”
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Nasal mask versus conventional oxygen supply for endoscopy under intravenous sedation: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jun Lu, Bo Li, Min Zheng, Yu Deng, Lulong Bo, Wentao JI, Xiaoting Zhang, Jinhai Liu

“…This systematic review will be published in a peer-reviewed journal and will be presented at conferences and congresses.PROSPERO registration number CRD42024545231…”
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Atorvastatin for prevention of disease progression and hospitalisation in liver cirrhosis: protocol for a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial by Torben Hansen, Nina Kimer, Henning Grønbæk, Rikard Gøran Fred, Atul Shahaji Deshmukh, Mathias Mann, Flemming Bendtsen

“…However, there is no registered medication, that targets inflammation and cellular dysfunction in the liver.Methods and analysis In a randomised double-blind and placebo-controlled trial with atorvastatin for liver cirrhosis, we aim to investigate clinical endpoints of survival, hospitalisations and safety, but also exploratory endpoints of genomics and protein functions in the liver.Ethics and dissemination There is no registered medication that actively prevents development of complications or systemic inflammation in liver cirrhosis. …”
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Prevalence and risk factors of anxiety and depression among patients with breast cancer: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis by Jie Li, Feng Zhang, Anren Zhang, Wenchun Wang, Rizhao Pang, Jiancheng Liu, Qiuhong Man

“…The quality of the systematic review will be assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation Tool criteria.Ethics and dissemination No ethical approval is required. …”
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Effectiveness of cognitive–behavioural therapy: a protocol for an overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses by Sarah E Lamb, Shona Kirtley, Beth Fordham, Thavapriya Sugavanam, Sally Hopewell, Karla Hemming, Jeremy Howick, Roshan das Nair, Julia Hamer-Hunt

“…We plan to publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present at international and national academic, clinical and patient conferences.Trial registration number CRD42017078690.…”
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Impact of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) on pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Ayane Cristine Alves Sarmento, Ana Paula Ferreira Costa, Ana Katherine Gonçalves, Kleyton Santos Medeiros, Erico Silva Martins, José Eleutério Jr

“…To evaluate the strength of evidence from the included data, we will use Grading of Recommendation Assessment, Development, and Evaluation method. Data synthesis will be performed using Review Manager software V.5.2.3. …”
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Providers’ perspective on vaginal birth after cesarean birth: a qualitative systematic review by Antita Kanjanakaew, Atchareya Jiramanee, Manassawee Srimoragot

“…However, the lawsuit caused by adverse outcomes from TOLAC/VBAC is a main reason for choosing repeat cesarean. Trial registration PROSPERO registration number of this systematic review: CRD42023427662.…”
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The impact of chronic low back pain and motor control impairment on athletic performance in elite soccer players: a cross-sectional study by C Akkuş, A Demirel

“…These findings suggest elite athletes may develop compensatory adaptations to maintain performance despite neuromuscular impairments. …”
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Molecular Basis of Acute Cystitis Reveals Susceptibility Genes and Immunotherapeutic Targets. by Ines Ambite, Manoj Puthia, Karoly Nagy, Caterina Cafaro, Aftab Nadeem, Daniel S C Butler, Gustav Rydström, Nina A Filenko, Björn Wullt, Thomas Miethke, Catharina Svanborg

“…Disease severity was controlled by the mechanism of IL-1β processing and mice with intact inflammasome function developed a moderate, self-limiting form of cystitis. …”
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