Comparison of efficacy and safety of adjuvant therapies versus sorafenib in hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Wenjun Quan, Hanifah Fazlin Zulkifli, Norhafizah Saari, Rafidah Hanim Shueb, Rafidah Hanim Shueb, Nazri Mustaffa, Nazri Mustaffa

“…It is pressingly urgent to develop new drugs for liver cancer and find rational strategies to alleviate AEs.Systematic Review RegistrationPROSPERO, identifier CRD42024544394.…”
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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

“…Clinical Trial Registration: This study was registered with the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (Registration number: ChiCTR2300072179).…”
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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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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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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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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

“…Future research should investigate the long-term consequences of these conditions on athletic longevity and injury risk. Trial registration The study protocol was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (ClinicalTrials.gov Registration Number and Date: NCT05934201, Initial Release: 04/05/2023).…”
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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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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

“…The P. falciparum 3D7-MBE-008 parasite bank induced blood-stage infections that were highly transmissible to mosquitoes and is therefore suitable for evaluating transmission blocking interventions. Trial registration anzctr.org.au (registration number: ACTRN12622001097730), registered 08/08/2022.…”
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Surveillance of drug prescribing: why outliers miss their targets – a qualitative study by Julia Gollnick, Nikoletta Zeschick, Franziska Hörbrand, Peter Killian, Maria Sebastiao, Thomas Kühlein, Norbert Donner-Banzhoff

“…Based on these kinds of findings, surveillance procedures can be improved, and physicians can receive support to meet targets in the future. Trial registration This trial has been registered in the German Register of Clinical Trials (DRKS: DRKS00016161; registration date 07. …”
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The effects of integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine rehabilitation programs on post-acute ankle sprain: A randomized controlled trial study protocol. by Hang Gao, Xiao Chen, Jiayi Ren, Xinglai Zhang, Yuqian Hu, Zhao Ma, Yuanjia Gu, Jiming Tao, Weian Yuan

“…And acute ankle sprains can easily develop into chronic ankle instability, thereby increasing the difficulty of treatment. …”
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Burden of drug-resistant tuberculosis among contacts of index cases: a protocol for a systematic review by Kefyalew Addis Alene, Temesgen Yihunie Akalu, Haileab Fekadu Wolde, Archie C A Clements, Eyob Alemayehu Gebreyohannes, Fasil Wagnaw Shiferaw

“…The findings of the systematic review will be presented at scientific conferences and published in scientific journals.Protocol registration The protocol is published in PROSPERO with registration number CRD42023390339.…”
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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

“…Findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and scientific conferences, aiming to inform strategies to support breastfeeding among women affected by intimate partner violence.<h4>Study registration</h4>This protocol is registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO), registration number CRD42024555048.…”
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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

“…The inflammatory factors IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-10 have high value for predicting ICU-AW. Trial registration The trial was registered at the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry with the registration number ChiCTR2300077968.…”
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Association between neutrophile-to-lymphocyte ratio and risk of deep vein thrombosis in patient receiving lower extremity orthopedic surgery: A meta-analysis. by I-Wen Chen, Wei-Ting Wang, Kuo-Chuan Hung

“…Prospective studies are needed to validate its predictive value and evaluate NLR-guided thromboprophylaxis strategies.<h4>Trial registration</h4>PROSPERO registration number: CRD42024577952.…”
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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

“…Results will be shared through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at relevant national and international conferences. Trial registration Systematic review registration: PROSPERO CRD42023432204.…”
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