The effects of environmental enrichment in infants with or at high risk of cerebral palsy: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiangyue Zhou, Xin Li, Mengdie Jin, Xuan Zhou, Juping Liang, Jiaye Zhu, Qiaoling Meng, Qing Du

“…Outcomes, including motor development, gross motor function, fine motor function, and cognitive development, were investigated. …”
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Childhood obesity and insulin resistance is correlated with gut microbiome serum protein: an integrated metagenomic and proteomic analysis by Lujie Liu, Meng Li, Yujie Qin, Yuesheng Liu, Min Li, Biyao Lian, Ruilong Guo, Yanfeng Xiao, Chunyan Yin

“…The gut microbiome of children with obesity may contribute to the development of IR by triggering metabolic inflammation. …”
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Radiological Protection Management: software implementation in a hospital in south Brazil by ANDREA HUHN, GERUSA RIBEIRO, DAIANE CRISTINI BARBOSA DE SOUZA, TIANA DE GUSMAO, KASSIA ROSANGELA PAZ DE MACEDO, RODRIGO D AGOSTINI DERECH, BEATRIZ PATRÍCIA VIRISSIMO DOS SANTOS, MARIA ALICE P. D’AMOREIRA

“…This research design was adopted for the development of technological production, in this case software for managing radiological protection. …”
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Postural balance and functional muscle strength in the hands and legs one year after hospitalisation due to COVID-19 by Lena Rafsten, Alexandra Larsson, Annie Palstam, Hanna Persson

“…Conclusion: Functional muscle strength and postural balance after COVID-19 improved significantly from discharge to the 1-year follow-up although nearly half of the patients still had impaired functional muscle strength 1 year after COVID-19 hospitalization. Trial registration: FoU i Sverige (Research & Development in Sweden, Registration number: 274476, registered 2020-05-28). …”
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Digital mental health intervention for well-being among low-distress workers in small enterprises on a secondary analysis of an RCT by Authers Natsu Sasaki, Utako Sawada, Sayaka Ogawa, Hajime Takeno, Taichi Shimazu, Akizumi Tsutsumi, Kotaro Imamura

“…Trial registration: The study protocol was registered in the UMIN clinical trial registration before starting recruitments: UMIN000050624 (registration date: March 18, 2023) https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-bin/ctr/ctr_view_reg.cgi?…”
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Transmissibility of a new Plasmodium falciparum 3D7 bank for use in malaria volunteer infection studies evaluating transmission blocking interventions by Sean A. Lynch, Azrin N. Abd-Rahman, Jenny M. Peters, Juanita M. Heunis, Jeremy S.E. Gower, Adam J. Potter, Rebecca Webster, Helen Jennings, Susan Mathison, Nischal Sahai, Fiona H. Amante, Bridget E. Barber

“…Four adults were inoculated with P. falciparum 3D7-MBE-008 infected erythrocytes and administered piperaquine on days 8 and 10 to clear asexual parasitemia while permitting gametocyte development. On day 25, participants were randomised (1:1) to receive either 0.25 mg/kg primaquine (primaquine group) or no intervention (control group). …”
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Characteristics, experiences and actions taken by women to address delayed conception: A mixed-methods cross-sectional study protocol. by Priyanka Adhikary, Nivedita Roy, Gitau Mburu, Rita Kabra, Ndema Abu Habib, James Kiarie, Neeta Dhabhai, Ranadip Chowdhury, Sarmila Mazumder

“…Results will assist in designing appropriate interventions to meet the holistic health and psychosocial needs of women with delayed conception and promote sexual and reproductive health within the broader framework of Sustainable Development Goals and Universal health coverage.<h4>Trial registration</h4>Trial registration number: CTRI/2020/03/023955.…”
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Perinatal intimate partner violence and breastfeeding practices: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol. by Zelalem Nigussie Azene, Catherine MacPhail, Lisa Gaye Smithers

“…<h4>Background</h4>Intimate partner violence increases the risk of detrimental health, behaviors and psychological issues in mothers, affecting infant nutrition and development. However, the potential effects of maternal exposure to intimate partner violence on breastfeeding practices are understudied, and the results of individual studies are inconsistent and conflicting. …”
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Diagnostic accuracy of multiplex real-time PCR for detecting viruses associated with encephalitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol. by Sharifah Aliah Diyanah Syed Hussin, Xin Wee Chen, Hassanain Al-Talib, Ang-Lim Chua, Ziauddin Azimi, Seok Mui Wang

“…<h4>Systematic review registration</h4>PROSPERO registration number: CRD42023485942.…”
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Predictive modeling of ICU-AW inflammatory factors based on machine learning by Yuanyaun Guo, Wenpeng Shan, Jie Xiang

“…We used machine learning techniques to construct an ICU-AW inflammatory factor prediction model to predict the risk of disease development and reduce the incidence of ICU-AW. Methods The least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) technique was used to screen key variables related to ICU-AW. …”
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Understanding the challenges of medicine optimisation among older people (aged 60 years and above) from ethnic minority communities with polypharmacy in primary care: a realist rev... by Nesrein Hamed, Clare Bates, Muhammed Umair Khan, Ian Maidment

“…These findings can support the development of culturally responsive, person-centred interventions. …”
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Effect of telomere shortening on disease progression in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol. by Yifan Zhang, Ze Ma, Liang Kang, Liu Yang

“…Exploring the connection between these two situations can enhance the comprehension of the development and advancement of IBD.<h4>Systematic review registration</h4>PROSPERO registration number: CRD42024501171.…”
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Association between a soy-based infant diet and the onset of puberty: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Flávia Ramos Kazan Oliveira, Ana Flora Silva E Gustavo, Renan Braga Gonçalves, Fernanda Bolfi, Adriana Lúcia Mendes, Vania Dos Santos Nunes-Nogueira

“…We used a random-effects model to pool results across studies and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation to evaluate the certainty of evidence. …”
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Comparative efficacy and acceptability of non-pharmacological interventions for depression among people living with HIV: A protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysi... by Ting Zhao, Chulei Tang, Huang Yan, Honghong Wang, Meiying Guo

“…The results of this study will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publication.<h4>Trial registration</h4>PROSPERO registration number: CRD42021244230.…”
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Death and invasive mechanical ventilation risk in hospitalized COVID-19 patients treated with anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies and/or antiviral agents: A systematic review and... by Sumanta Saha

“…The statistical significance will get determined at p<0.05 and 95% confidence interval.<h4>Trial registration</h4>PROSPERO Registration No: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?…”
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China Anti-Cancer Association guideline for diagnosis and treatment of neuroendocrine neoplasms (2025 edition) by Society of Neuroendocrine Neoplasm of China Anti-Cancer Association

“…The guideline had been registered on Practice guideline REgistration for transPAREncy (PREPARE) with the registration number PREPARE-2024CN1158. …”
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Examining the impact of social stressor stimuli in eliciting physiological reactivity in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta-analys... by Samantha Burns, Agnes S K Wong, Earl Woodruff

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How do middle-aged and older adults with chronic hip pain view their health problem and its care? A protocol for a systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis by Michelle Hall, Fiona Dobson, Travis Haber

“…The findings of the review will be disseminated through publication in an academic journal and scientific conferences.PROSPERO registration number PROSPERO registration number: CRD42021246305.…”
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Effect of statins on risk and mortality of urologic malignancies: Protocol of an umbrella review. by Xinyu Zhai, Pengsheng Yi, Xitao Wang, Haifeng Wang, Xuejun Yang, Zubing Mei, Minyao Ge

“…We will determine the level of evidence using the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations) tool. The summary effect estimates will be calculated using random-effects models. …”
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Training and education provided to local change champions within implementation trials: a rapid systematic review by Laura Jolliffe, Natasha A. Lannin, Stacy Larcombe, Brendan Major, Tammy Hoffmann, Elizabeth Lynch

“…Registration PROSPERO registration number CRD42022368276.…”
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