Does the degree of limitation in activities of daily living in geriatric patients influence the amount of care and case management required? An analysis from the RubiN project by Simone Gloystein, Heiko Krause, Sonja Laag, Neeltje van den Berg

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Single Herbal Medicine for Insulin Resistance: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials by Jialing Zhang, Zhinan Zhang, Hoi Ki Wong, Shuyan Zhong, Zhilin Lin, Zhaoxiang Bian

“…The overall certainty of evidence will be assessed using Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE). The primary outcome will include measurements that assess IR, such as the hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp, homeostatic model assessment, insulin sensitivity index, and oral glucose tolerance test. …”
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Effect of dry needling plus static stretching on plantar flexor spasticity, function, and quality of life in a patient with chronic stroke: a case report by Mahdi Esmaeeli, Nastaran Ghotbi, Kazem Malmir, Noureddin Nakhostin Ansari, Pablo Herrero, Shohreh Jalaie, Elham Loni, Sajede Mazidi

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The Machine Learning Models in Major Cardiovascular Adverse Events Prediction Based on Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography: Systematic Review by Yuchen Ma, Mohan Li, Huiqun Wu

“…Risk of bias in the ML models was assessed by the Prediction Model Risk of Bias Assessment Tool, while the radiomics quality score (RQS) was used to evaluate the methodological quality of the radiomics prediction model development and validation. We also followed the TRIPOD (Transparent Reporting of a multivariable prediction model for Individual Prognosis Or Diagnosis) guidelines to ensure transparency of ML models included. …”
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Assessment of the differences in Mean Age at Menarche (MAM) among adolescent girls in rural and urban Nigeria: a systematic review by Hilary I. Okagbue, Olugbemisola W. Samuel, Emmanuella C. Nzeribe, Sunday E. Nto, Olukayode E. Dahunsi, Muhammad B. Isa, John Etim, Evelyn E. Orya, Sidney Sampson, Alexey V. Yumashev

“…PROSPERO Registration CRD42024529497…”
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Evaluating the effects of a resistance exercise intervention for sarcopenia in patients receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer: study protocol for a randomized contro... by Min Kyeong Jang, Seho Park, Justine Y. Jeon, Min Jae Kang, Chang Park, Ardith Z. Doorenbos, Sue Kim

“…The trial is also expected to contribute to the development of evidence-based sarcopenia interventions tailored to patients with breast cancer and to help guide future directions for clinical practice and research. …”
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Patients’ Experiences of Digital Health Interventions for the Self-Management of Chronic Pain: Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis by Ashleigh Main, Haruno McCartney, Maryam Ibrar, Fiona Muirhead, Alexandra Mavroeidi, Harleen Kaur Rai, Roma Maguire

“…To appropriately meet the needs of people living with chronic pain, the content and features of DHIs should be personalized. Development of future DHIs should use a co-design approach involving key stakeholders to ensure the needs of people living with chronic pain are met. …”
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Implementation and Effects of an Online Intervention Designed to Promote Sleep During Early Infancy: A Randomized Trial by Anzman-Frasca S, Goldsmith J, Hassinger AB, Savage JS, Gupta V

“…Parent perspectives support acceptability of the approach and highlight the potential for further development of this scalable online intervention and examination of its impacts on additional aspects of well-being.Clinical Trial Registration: The study was registered prior to participant enrollment at clinicaltrials.gov (NCT05322174). …”
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Investigation into repetitive concussion in sport (RECOS): study protocol of a prospective, exploratory, observational cohort study by Kamal M Yakoub, David J Davies, Conor Bentley, Callum N Watson, Mario Forcione, Emma Toman, Douglas Hammond, Antonio Belli, Vijay Sawlani, Zhangjie Su, Jon Bishop, Lauren Cooper, Aron K Barbey, Michael J Grey

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Effects of glucocorticoids on postoperative delirium in patients undergoing elective non-cardiac surgery:A systematic review and meta-analysis by Zicen Li, Jing Lu, Di Wang, Liping Han

“…We used the Grading of the Recommendation Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) system to evaluate the quality of evidence. …”
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The impact of universal home visits with pregnant women and their spouses on maternal outcomes: a cluster randomised controlled trial in Bauchi State, Nigeria by Anne Cockcroft, Khalid Omer, Yagana Gidado, Muhammad Chadi Baba, Amar Aziz, Umaira Ansari, Adamu Ibrahim Gamawa, Yahaya Yarima, Neil Andersson

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Effectiveness of Integrated Digital Solutions to Empower Older Adults in Aspects Related to Their Health: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ana Isabel Martins, Óscar Ribeiro, Gonçalo Santinha, Telmo Silva, Nelson P Rocha, Anabela G Silva

“…The certainty of evidence was graded for the main comparisons and outcomes of the review using the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation) framework. When at least 3 studies were available within the same domain of empowerment (knowledge, support by others, capacities, and behaviors) and comparison group, a meta-analysis was performed. …”
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus contamination in meat and meat products: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Lili Xing, Mao Cheng, Shulei Wang, Jide Jiang, Ting Li, Xinyu Zhang, Jian Yang, Yunlong Tian, Wenjuan Liu

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Improving Quality of Care Through Detection of Complexity Among Community‐Dwelling Older People Receiving District‐Nurse Support: ImPaCt Study Randomised Controlled Trial by Jennifer Boak, Tshepo Rasekaba, Irene Blackberry

“…During the protocol development phase, a presentation about the study was made to a consumer group (older people) from the lead researcher's workplace. …”
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Comprehensive geriatric assessment for oral care in older adults: a focus group study by Nattariya Wongiam, Kearkiat Praditpornsilpa, Anjalee Vacharaksa

“…Nonetheless, the selection of assessment tools such as The Barthel Index for Activities of Daily Living, water swallow screening test, Mini Nutritional Assessment, Mini-Cog, Patient Health Questionnaire, and three key questions for fall risk assessment should depend on the purposes and team expertise. The development of dental treatment plans must be individualized based on evaluation results of CGA. …”
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The Role of Mobile Apps in Obesity Management: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Carmelo Pujia, Yvelise Ferro, Elisa Mazza, Samantha Maurotti, Tiziana Montalcini, Arturo Pujia

“…Trial RegistrationPROSPERO CRD42024570999; https://tinyurl.com/2xw6j4fy…”
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Effectiveness of a mobile preconception lifestyle programme in couples undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF): the protocol for the PreLiFe randomised controlled trial (PreLiFe-RC... by Tessy Boedt, Eline Dancet, Sharon Lie Fong, Karen Peeraer, Diane De Neubourg, Sofie Pelckmans, Arne van de Vijver, Jan Seghers, Katleen Van der Gucht, Ben Van Calster, Carl Spiessens, Christophe Matthys

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Initial assessment of a novel smoking cessation program integrating app-based behavioral therapy and an electronic cigarette: results of a pilot study by Helen Schiek, Tobias Esch, Cosima Hoetger

“…Findings may inform the development of future trials and cessation programs. …”
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MBSR effects on positive psychological traits and experiential avoidance in head and neck cancer: a randomized controlled trial by Zheng Zhang, Qingqin Zhang, Ping Lu, Nurul Izzah Shari, Nik Ruzyanei Nik Jaafar, Mohd Razif Mohamad Yunus, Mohammad Farris Iman Leong Bin Abdullah

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Impact of surgical margin status on the survival outcome after surgical resection of gastric cancer: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis by Bo Zhang, Yiqiong Yin, Zhaolun Cai, Yuan Yin, Chaoyong Shen, Jinming Huang

“…Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations considerations will also be used to make an overall assessment of the quality of evidence.Ethics and dissemination There is no requirement for ethics approval because no patient data will be collected at an individual level in this systematic review and meta-analysis.The results of this systematic review will be published in a peer-reviewed journal and presented at relevant conferences, any deviations from the protocol will be clearly documented and explained in its final report.PROSPERO registration number CRD42020165110.…”
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