Peroral endoscopic myotomy with fundoplication (POEM-F) for achalasia: Systematic review and meta-analysis by Harishankar Gopakumar, Eugene Annor, Ishaan Vohra, Iman Andalib, Amy Tyberg, Avik Sarkar, Haroon Shahid, Mine Carames, Juan Carlos Carames, Giovanna Porfilio Gularte, Abed Al-Lehibi, Resheed Alkhiari, Amol Bapaye, Carlos Robles-Medranda, Michel Kahaleh

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Accuracy of Lung Ultrasonography for Diagnosis of Heart Failure; a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Erfan Rahmani, Masoud Farrokhi, Mehrdad Farrokhi, Shadi Nouri, Atousa Moghadam Fard, Behnam Hoorshad, Ramin Atighi, Erfan Ghadirzadeh, Michael Tajik, Habibollah Afshang, Aida Naseri, Mohadeseh Asoudehfard, Shiva Samami Kojidi, Arsham Ebnemehdi, Mehdi Rezaei, Maziar Daneshvar, Amirali Makhmalbaf, Sepideh Hassanpour Khodaei, Shirin Farsi, Saber Barazandeh Rad, Fateme Nozari, Pouya Rezaei, Negar Babapour, Salman Delavar, Babak Goodarzy, Lida Zare Lahijan, Sanam Mohammadzadeh, Helena Mehran, Fatemeh Gheibi, Ramtin Shemshadigolafzani, Behnaz Dalvandi, Amir Abderam

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A systematic review and meta-analysis assessing adverse event profile and tolerability of nicergoline by Amit Garg, Jun Xu, Mario Fioravanti, Taku Nakashima

“…None of the studies included in this systematic review reported any incidence of fibrosis or ergotism with nicergoline.…”
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Neglected tropical diseases in Yemen: a systematic review of epidemiology and public health challenges by Ibrahim Ahmed Ahmed Alhothily, Rahmat Dapari, Nazri Che Dom

“…Abstract Background Yemen has experienced a dramatic increase in neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) amidst ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises. This systematic review aims to consolidate and analyse the available literature on NTDs in Yemen, focusing on aetiology, geographic distribution, and associated risk factors. …”
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Barriers and enablers to implementing clinical practice guidelines in primary care: an overview of systematic reviews by Tao Wang, Xian-Liang Liu, Jing-Yu (Benjamin) Tan, Isabella Zhao

“…The methodological quality of the included studies was appraised by using the JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist for Systematic Reviews and Research Syntheses. Content analysis was used to synthesise the data.Results Twelve systematic reviews were included. …”
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Therapeutic strategies for fungating and ulcerating breast cancers: A systematic review and narrative synthesis by Valentina Zagardo, Mandara Harikar, Gianluca Ferini

“…While local treatments remain primary, emerging systemic therapies show promise and may soon become first-line options. As the first systematic review on this topic, our study faced considerable source heterogeneity, precluding a meta-analysis. …”
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Treatments for partial remission of major depressive disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Marlies E Brouwer, Gert J Geurtsen, Damiaan A J P Denys, Joost Gülpen, Eva A M van Dis, Claudi L Bockting

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Fibromyalgia Detection and Diagnosis: A Systematic Review of Data-Driven Approaches and Clinical Implications by Anirudh Atmakuru, Subrata Chakraborty, Massimo Salvi, Oliver Faust, Prabal Datta Barua, Makiko Kobayashi, Ru San Tan, Filippo Molinari, Abdul Hafeez-Baig, U. Rajendra Acharya

“…Furthermore, artificial intelligence-driven identification of biomarkers and patient subgroups could improve FMS management. In this systematic review, we explore the role of artificial intelligence in understanding FMS pathophysiology, discuss the present limitations, and shed light on future research avenues, aiming to translate findings into improved clinical outcomes.…”
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Portal-splenic-mesenteric venous thrombosis in COVID-19 patients: a systematic review by Ricardo Zanetti Gomes, Matheus Von Jelita Salina, Vitor Hugo Moro Pironatto, Julia Kapp Lepinski, Tiago Daniel Gueiber, Beatriz Moreira Salles Juliatto, Milena Zadra Prestes, Camila Marinelli Martins

“…In addition to respiratory impairment, this viral infection can also provoke gastrointestinal symptoms caused by vascular disorders, such as portal-splenic-mesenteric venous thrombosis (PSMVT). This systematic review aimed to investigate the profile of patients who developed PSMVT concomitant with or after viral infection and its predominant outcomes. …”
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Coronavirus disease 2019 in kidney transplant recipients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Quan Yao Ho, Rehena Sultana, Tung Lin Lee, Sobhana Thangaraju, Terence Kee, Htay Htay

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Analysis of the kinematic pattern of free throw by wheelchair basketball athletes: a systematic review. by Hugo Vinícius de Oliveira Silva, Karina Santos Guedes de Sá, José Irineu Gorla, Anselmo Athayde Costa E Silva, Dernival Bertoncello

“…The aim of this systematic review was to verify the kinematic patterns of the free throw performed by WCB athletes of distinct FC. …”
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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Knowledge Attitude and Practices on African Animal Trypanocide Resistance by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Ewan Thomas, MacLeod, Charles, Waiswa, Michael, Mahero, Ibrahim, Ntulume, Susan Christina, Welburn

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Impact of extreme heat on health in Australia: a scoping review by Patrick Amoatey, Zhiwei Xu, Chinonso Christian Odebeatu, Neha Singh, Nicholas J. Osborne, Dung Phung

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Eagle Syndrome - the issue of an elongated styloid process. A literature review by Martyna Brzoza, Bartosz Dubniański, Julia Stawińska-Dudek, Wiktoria Józefowicz, Damian Machaj

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Comprehensive Review of Meta-Learning Methods for Cold-Start Issue in Recommendation Systems by Jamallah M. Zawia, Maizatul Akmar Binti Ismail, Mohammad Imran, Buce Trias Hanggara, Diva Kurnianingtyas, Silvi Asna, Quang Tran Minh

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Multidrug Resistance Tuberculosis in the Context of Co-Infection in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Bezawit Kassaw Hailu, Yitayew Demessie, Abebe Tesfaye Gessese, Gashaw Getaneh Dagnaw, Haileyesus Dejene

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Fecal Microbiota Transplantation: A Systematic Review of Therapeutic Potential, Preparation Techniques, and Delivery Methods Across Medical Conditions by Syamand Ahmed Qadir, Qausar Hamed ALKaisy, Abdulbasit F. Hasan, Farhang Hameed Awlqadr, Ammar B. Altemimi, Aryan Mahmood Faraj, Angelo Maria Giuffrè, Mohammed N. Saeed, Sherzad Rasul Abdalla

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The use of ecological momentary assessment for family caregivers of adults with chronic conditions: A systematic review by Areum Han, Laurie A. Malone, Hee Yun Lee, Jiaqi Gong, Ryan Henry, Xishi Zhu, Hon K. Yuen

“… # Purpose This systematic review aimed to synthesize studies involving EMA completed by family caregivers of adults with chronic conditions…”
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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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Perinatal intimate partner violence and breastfeeding practices: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Zelalem Nigussie Azene, Catherine MacPhail, Lisa Gaye Smithers

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