Efficacy of electroacupuncture for insomnia in cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiaodong Liu, Ning Xu, Shangpei Wang, Qingjun Jia

“…Electroacupuncture (EA) has been widely applied in managing sleep disorders, particularly in cancer patients or those experiencing insomnia.ObjectivesThis meta-analysis aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of electroacupuncture for treating cancer-related insomnia.MethodsTwo independent reviewers conducted comprehensive searches across multiple databases, including EMBASE, Web of Science, PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Wanfang Digital Journals, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and the VIP Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals. …”
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Instruments for assessing patient-reported experience measures among patients with diabetes mellitus: a scoping review by Soe Sandi Tint, Myo Zin Oo, Nida Buawangpong, Wichuda Jiraporncharoen, Nutchar Wiwatkunupakarn, Kittipan Rerkasem, Kanokwan Kulprachakarn, Hataichanok Chuljerm, Timothy E. O’Brien, Rohini Mathur, Chaisiri Angkurawaranon

“…Methods Following PRISMA-ScR guidelines, databases including PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane, and Scopus were searched for English-language articles without year limitations. …”
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The Impact of Menstrual Cycle Phases on Athletic Performance: A Comprehensive Review by Dominika Rosińska-Lewandoska, Dominika Lewandowska, Julia Ufnal, Anna Podraza, Dominika Strep, Julia Grabowska, Maciej Kwiatkowski, Patryk Romańczyk, Julia Białczak, Weronika Kanownik

“…Materials and Methods A systematic review of 35 studies published between 2019 and 2025 was conducted using PubMed and PMC databases. Inclusion criteria focused on studies examining the physiological, psychological, or performance-related effects of menstrual cycle phases. …”
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Predictors of survival rates among breast cancer patients in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis 2024 by Chalie Mulugeta, Tadele Emagneneh, Getinet Kumie, Assefa Sisay, Nigusie Abebaw, Mulat Ayele, Abebaw Alamrew

“…The literature search was performed between August 1 and 30, 2024, using PubMed, Hinari, EMBASE, Google, Google Scholar, and Web of Science. …”
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How prepared is Nigeria digital payment for health workers? A landscape analysis by Folashayo Peter Adeniji, David Ayobami Adewole, Segun Bello, Elizabeth Ekirapa, Juliet Aweko, Vincent Michael Kiberu, Charles Opio, Peter Waiswa, Olufunmilayo Ibitola Fawole

“…In the desk review, the databases searched were MEDLINE (PubMed), Google Scholar and Google. For the qualitative interviews, 17 stakeholders were interviewed between May and July 2022. …”
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Incidence and influencing factors of occupational pneumoconiosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xiao Yu, Xinri Zhang, Xuesen Su, Xiaomei Kong

“…Objectives To determine the incidence of pneumoconiosis worldwide and its influencing factors.Design Systematic review and meta-analysis.Setting Cohort studies on occupational pneumoconiosis.Participants PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library and Web of Science were searched until November 2021. …”
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Effects of exercise training on the nigrostriatal glutamatergic pathway and receptor interactions in Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review by Shahid Ishaq, Iqbal Ali Shah, Shin-Da Lee, Shin-Da Lee, Bor-Tsang Wu

“…Exercise training is one of the non-pharmacological, non-invasive therapeutic approaches.ObjectiveThis systematic review is the first to summarize the effects of exercise training on the regulation of protein and gene expressions within the nigrostriatal glutamatergic pathway and its receptor interactions in animal models of Parkinson’s disease (PD).MethodologyThe PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase electronic databases were searched, and 9 out of 96 studies that met the PRISMA guidelines were included. …”
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Apical periodontitis in inflammatory bowel disease: a meta-analysis at patient and tooth level by Giusy Rita Maria La Rosa, Alejandro Ismael Lorenzo-Pouso, Vito Carlo Alberto Caponio, Mariangela Valentina Puci, Mariangela Valentina Puci

“…The aims of this systematic review and meta-analysis were to describe the prevalence of AP in patients with IBDs and evaluate the potential association between AP and IBDs. Electronic (Embase, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science) and manual literature searches were conducted from inception to 31 October, 2023 (updated in August, 2024). …”
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Participant Compliance With Ecological Momentary Assessment in Movement Behavior Research Among Adolescents and Emerging Adults: Systematic Review by Shirlene Wang, Chih-Hsiang Yang, Denver Brown, Alan Cheng, Matthew Y W Kwan

“…MethodsAn electronic literature search was conducted in PubMed, PsycINFO, and Web of Science databases to select relevant papers that assessed movement behaviors among the population using EMA and reported compliance information for inclusion (n=52) in October 2022. …”
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Are Artificial Sweeteners a Healthier Alternative to Sugar? by Julia Buszek, Piotr Czerniak, Adrianna Antoszewska, Weronika Bargiel, Dominika Bąk, Halszka Wajdowicz, Mateusz Warzocha, Michał Medygrał, Sylwia Buszek, Aldona Sokołowska, Maciej Rumian, Alicja Kosel

“…Materials and Methods An analysis of PubMed papers was conducted using keywords: sweeteners, artificial sweeteners, erythritol, acesulfame potassium, sucralose, aspartame, and sugar alternatives. …”
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Effectiveness and safety of percutaneous endoscopic debridement and drainage for spinal infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Guozhong Zhou, Xiaorong Liu, Zhi Liang, Xuesong Chen, Chao Song

“…Methods On 20 October 2023, we searched the EMBASE, PubMed, Cochrane Library, China Biology Medicine Disc, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wanfang databases for eligible studies. …”
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Genetic determinants of skin ageing: a systematic review and meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies and candidate genes by Chloe Wong, Jun Yan Ng, Yang Yie Sio, Fook Tim Chew

“…The Web of Science, Embase, and PubMed databases were searched on January 2024 using specific exclusion criteria (e.g., study of non-human subjects, focus on skin diseases, or treatments) to identify relevant articles. …”
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Improving antibiotic utilization in West Africa: enhancing interventions through systematic review and evidence synthesis by Eric S. Donkor, Abdul-Halim Osman, Bill Clinton Aglomasa, Aaron Awere-Duodu, Alex Odoom, Bismark Opoku-Asare, Gilbert Lazarus

“…Method We carried out a systematic review by conducting a comprehensive search in various databases including PubMed and Scopus for eligible articles published in the English Language between 1 January 2000 and 14 February 2024. …”
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Clinical outcome analysis for surgical fixation versus conservative treatment on rib fractures: a systematic evaluation and meta-analysis by Penglong Zhao, Qiyue Ge, Haotian Zheng, Jing Luo, Xiaobin Song, Liwen Hu

“…Methods We searched six online databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, and the Sino-American Clinical Trials Database) for literature published between June 2004 and June 2024. …”
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Fighting Alzheimer’s with Movement: The Role of Physical Activity in Disease Management by Agnieszka Kosińska, Magdalena Balwierz, Karolina Kalinowska, Urszula Świrk, Jan Karczmarz, Joanna Orzechowska, Marika Gutowska, Michał Orzechowski, Aleksandra Paprocka, Paulina Fijałek

“…Material and Methods A review of literature from 2009 to 2024 was conducted using databases such as PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. Keywords included "Alzheimer's disease," "physical activity," "cognitive decline," and "exercise." …”
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Efficacy and safety of transanal endoscopic microsurgery for early rectal cancer: a meta-analysis by Chunqiang Wang, Tianye Huang, Xuebing Wang

“…The purpose of this article was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) in the treatment of early rectal cancer.MethodsBy searching the PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure databases, we selected all articles on TEM for early rectal cancer. …”
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Systematic review: e-cigarettes vs. conventional cigarettes by Mateusz Janik, Barbara Ufnalska, Joanna Rychlewska-Duda, Justyna Lisiecka, Artur Fabijański, Anna Konarska, Anna Machowiak, Michał Nowak, Wojciech Firlej, Adrianna Dukacz

“…Methods A systematic search was conducted using electronic databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. Keywords included "e-cigarettes", "vaping", "health effects", "conventional cigarettes", "tobacco", "respiratory system", "cardiovascular system", "immune system", "oral health", and "cellular effects". …”
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The Relationship Between Screen Time, Sleep and Obesity by Dominika Lewandowska, Dominika Rosińska-Lewandoska, Zofia Podraza, Dominika Strep, Julia Grabowska, Jakub Rosiński, Zofia Głowniak, Maciej Kwiatkowski, Izabela Kwiatkowska, Malwina Soja

“…Sources were identified using PubMed, focusing on studies examining the interplay of screen time, sleep quality, and obesity. …”
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Beneficiaries’ satisfaction with health insurance and associated factors in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Abubeker Alebachew Seid, Bizunesh Fantahun Kase, Abdu Hailu Shibeshi, Molla Getie Mehari, Abdulkerim Hassen Moloro

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the proportion of beneficiaries satisfied with health insurance and identify factors associated with their satisfaction in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).Design A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis guidelines.Data sources PubMed/MEDLINE, African Journals Online, Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature and Google Scholar were searched up to 23 May 2024.Eligibility criteria Observational and quantitative studies conducted in SSA that reported the proportion of health insurance beneficiaries satisfied with the scheme and/or determined factors associated with satisfaction were included.Data extraction and synthesis Data were extracted using Microsoft Excel and analysed with STATA V.17 software. …”
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The associations between sedentary behavior and neck pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Yunchen Meng, Yaqi Xue, Sanjun Yang, Fang Wu, Yanyu Dong

“…Methods We conducted a systematic literature search of PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Embase for cross-sectional, cohort and case-control studies examining the association between SB and NP risk. …”
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