Diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care lung ultrasound for community-acquired pneumonia in children in ambulatory settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Hughes-Davies, H, Ukwatte, U, Roberts, N, Turner, PJ, Hayward, GN, Fanshawe, TR, Bird, C

“…<p><strong>Introduction:&nbsp;</strong>To perform a systematic review of the diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care lung ultrasound, compared to chest radiography, in children and young people (0&ndash;21 years) who present to ambulatory settings with suspected community-acquired pneumonia.…”

Understanding mechanisms that maintain social anxiety disorder in autistic individuals through the Clark and Wells (1995) model and beyond: a systematic review by Lei, J, Mason, C, Russell, A, Hollocks, M, Leigh, E

“…Given the high co-occurrence of social anxiety in autism, no reviews to date have explored how cognitive and behavioural mechanisms identified to maintain social anxiety in non-autistic individuals may operate in autistic individuals. This systematic review evaluated: 1) empirical evidence underlying the Clark and Wells (1995) Cognitive Model of Social Anxiety in autistic individuals; 2) how vulnerability factors identified from autism literature (beyond core autistic traits) may be associated with social anxiety beyond the cognitive model. …”

Systematic review of factors and barriers influencing e-commerce adoption among SMEs over the last decade: a TOE framework perspective by Loo, Mei Kay, Ramachandran, Sridar, Raja Yusof, Raja Nerina

“…This systematic review critically examines the technological, organizational, and environmental (TOE) factors influencing e-commerce adoption among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) over the past decade. …”

The efficacy of cognitive behavioural therapy in treating selective mutism in young children aged 4 to 10 years old: a qualitative systematic review by Ng, Benjamin Zeming, Atikah Binte Hassan, Dun, Yawen

“…The present systematic review evaluates the quality of evidence of empirical studies about the efficacy of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and combination therapy (psychopharmacotherapy) in the treatment of selective mutism in young children aged 4–10 years old. …”
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Association of current Schistosoma mansoni, Schistosoma japonicum, and Schistosoma mekongi infection status and intensity with periportal fibrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ewuzie, A, Wilburn, L, Thakrar, DB, Cheng, H, Reitzug, F, Roberts, N, Malouf, R, Chami, GF

“…</p> <p><strong>Methods:&nbsp;</strong>In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Embase, Global Health, Global Index Medicus, and MEDLINE from database inception to June 18, 2024. …”

Effectiveness of fludrocortisone plus hydrocortisone versus hydrocortisone alone in septic shock: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Teja, B, Berube, M, Pereira, TV, Law, AC, Schanock, C, Pang, B, Wunsch, H, Walkey, AJ, Bosch, NA

“…<p><strong> Methods: </strong></p> A systematic review and a Bayesian network meta-analysis of peer-reviewed randomized trials were conducted. …”

Longitudinal patterns in smoking abstinence in trials of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation: secondary analysis of data from a systematic review, with meta-analyses by Hartmann-Boyce, J, Chan, J, Zhitnik, E, Pesola, F, Hajek, P, Lindson, N

Systematic review and meta-analysis of isolated posterior fossa malformations on prenatal ultrasound imaging (part 1): nomenclature, diagnostic accuracy and associated anomalies by D'Antonio, F, Khalil, A, Garel, C, Pilu, G, Rizzo, G, Lerman-Sagie, T, Bhide, A, Thilaganathan, B, Manzoli, L, Papageorghiou, AT

“…<p><strong>Results</strong></p> Twenty-two studies including 531 fetuses with posterior fossa anomalies were included in this systematic review. The prevalence of chromosomal abnormalities in fetuses with isolated DWM was 16.3% (95% CI, 8.7–25.7%). …”

Lying and rumination time as predictors of subclinical ketosis, metritis, and hypocalcaemia in dairy cows during the periparturient period: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Sadiq, Mohammed B., Zaini, Syamira-Syazuana, Shaik Mossadeq, Wan Mastura, Ramanoon, Siti Zubaidah, Syed-Hussain, Sharifah Salmah

“…The time spent lying down and ruminating are important behaviours that could be used for dairy cows’ health assessment. This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the alterations in lying time (LT) and rumination time (RT) and their effectiveness for the detection of subclinical ketosis (SCK), metritis, and hypocalcaemia in dairy cows during the periparturient period. …”
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Gametocyte carriage in uncomplicated plasmodium falciparum malaria following treatment with artemisinin combination therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of individual patient data by Abdulla, S, Achan, J, Yeka, A, D'Alessandro, U, Adam, I, Alemayehu, B, Allan, R, Temu, E, Allen, E, Barnes, K, Anvikar, A, Valecha, N, Arinaitwe, E, Ashley, E, Carrara, V, McGready, R, Nosten, F, Lee, S, White, N, Asih, P, Awab, G, Dondorp, A, Fanello, C, Woodrow, C, Dahal, P, Guerin, P, Humphreys, G, Moreira, C, Nsanzabana, C, Price, R, Sibley, C, Stepniewska, K, Bassat, Q, Gonzalez, R, Baudin, E, Checchi, F, Espie, E, Grandesso, F, Nabasumba, C, Schramm, B, Björkman, A, Bompart, F, Lameyre, V, Bonnet, M, Borrmann, S, Bousema, T, Cenci, F, Cot, M, Faucher, J, Kapulu, M, Marsh, K, Mayxay, M, Newton, P, Roper, C, Deloron, P, Djimde, A, Fofana, B, Doumbo, O, Sagara, I, Dorsey, G, Rosenthal, P, Drakeley, C

“…All relevant studies were identified through a systematic review of PubMed. Risk of bias was evaluated based on study design, methodology, and missing data.…”

Analyzing the contribution of WhatsApp in enhancing English writing skills among undergraduate English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners: A systematic review by Khurram, Shugufta, Palpanadan, Sarala Thulasi, Ali Chachar, Zulfiquar

“…To examine the literature that was accessible for the study, a systematic review was conducted. This systematic review complies with the statement of Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) standards. …”
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Comparison of diagnostic performance and inter-reader agreement between PI-RADS v2.1 and PI-RADS v2: systematic review and meta-analysis by Lee, Chau Hung, Vellayappan, Balamurugan, Tan, Cher Heng

“…To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing diagnostic performance and inter reader agreement between PI-RADS v. 2.1 and PI-RADS v. 2 in the detection of clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa).…”
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Comparative effectiveness of manual therapy, pharmacological treatment, exercise therapy, and education for neck pain (COMPETE study): protocol of a systematic review with network meta-analysis by de Oliveira-Souza, AIS, Barbosa-Silva, J, Gross, DP, da Costa, BR, Ballenberger, N, Pereira, TV, Dennett, L, Armijo-Olivo, S

“…The overall purpose of the study: (1) To identify which type of conservative treatment (education, ET, MT, and/or medication) and their combinations have the greatest probability of being most effective for neck pain using a network meta-analysis (NMA) approach. (2) To rank these conservative treatments in terms of safety (when possible) and effectiveness for managing neck pain. Methodology: Systematic review (SR) with NMA of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). …”

Barriers and opportunities for WHO ‘best buys’ non-communicable disease policy adoption and implementation from a political economy perspective: a complexity systematic review by Loffreda, G, Arakelyan, S, Bou-Orm, I, Holmer, H, Allen, LN, Witter, S, Ager, A, Diaconu, K

“…This study aims to systematically review and evaluate the factors affecting NCD policy adoption and implementation.…”

Changes in cardiorespiratory fitness following exercise training prescribed relative to traditional intensity anchors and physiological thresholds: a systematic review with meta-analysis of individual participant data by Meyler, Samuel J. R., Swinton, Paul A., Bottoms, Lindsay, Dalleck, Lance C., Hunter, Ben, Sarzynski, Mark A., Wellsted, David, Williams, Camilla J., Muniz-Pumares, Daniel

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Assessment of fluid responsiveness using pulse pressure variation, stroke volume variation, plethysmographic variability index, central venous pressure, and inferior vena cava variation in patients undergoing mechanical ventilation: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Chaves, Renato C. F., Barbas, Carmen S. V., Queiroz, Veronica N. F., Serpa Neto, Ary, Deliberato, Rodrigo O., Pereira, Adriano J., Timenetsky, Karina T., Silva Júnior, João M., Takaoka, Flávio, de Backer, Daniel, Celi, Leo A., Corrêa, Thiago D.

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Understanding technology acceptance and use in social media platforms: a systematic literature review and the development of research framework by Roslan, Muhammad Amirul Asyraaf, Nasharuddin, Nurul Amelina, Azmi Murad, Masrah Azrifah

“…The review adheres to the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and meta-Analyses) guidelines for reporting systematic reviews and employs a theory-based approach, categorizing selected articles based on their theoretical foundations. …”
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Adverse events of common psychiatric medications: an umbrella review by Bartellas, K

“…The purpose of this thesis is to systematically review the scientific literature to estimate the prevalence and burden of adverse events among the most common psychiatric medications.…”

An umbrella review of health outcomes following traumatic brain injury by Ogonah, MGT, Botchway, S, Yu, R, Schofield, PW, Fazel, S

“…On 17 May 2023, we searched Embase, Medline, Global Health, PsycINFO, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews for systematic reviews and meta-analyses. …”

Melatonin and health: an umbrella review of health outcomes and biological mechanisms of action by Posadzki, Pawel Przemyslaw, Bajpai, Ram, Kyaw, Bhone Myint, Roberts, Nicola J., Brzezinski, Amnon, Christopoulos, George I, Divakar, Ushashree, Bajpai, Shweta, Soljak, Michael, Dunleavy, Gerard, Jarbrink, Krister, Nang, Ei Ei Khaing, Soh, Chee Kiong, Car, Josip

“…BACKGROUND: Our aims were to evaluate critically the evidence from systematic reviews as well as narrative reviews of the effects of melatonin (MLT) on health and to identify the potential mechanisms of action involved. …”
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