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Systematic review / meta-analysis 2022
Children's health

Systematic Review and Meta-analysis: Prevalence of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Trauma-Exposed Preschool-Aged Children.

Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Objective Trauma exposure is common in preschool-aged children. Understanding the psychological impact of such exposure and the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in this population is important for provision of appropriate and timely intervent

Systematic review / meta-analysis 2021
Heart and blood vessels

Targeting Gut Microbiota to Treat Hypertension: A Systematic Review.

International journal of environmental research and public health

While hypertension remains the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, the pathogenesis of essential hypertension remains only partially understood. Recently, microbial dysbiosis has been associated with multiple chronic dise

Systematic review / meta-analysis 2022
Prevention and public health

The Effect of Antioxidants on Sperm Quality Parameters and Pregnancy Rates for Idiopathic Male Infertility: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Frontiers in endocrinology

Purpose Male infertility is a global public health issue recognized by the WHO. Recently, antioxidants are increasingly used to treat idiopathic male infertility. However, the lack of available evidence has led to the inability to rank the effects of antioxida

Systematic review / meta-analysis 2022
Mental health

The effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy and third-wave cognitive behavioural interventions on diabetes-related distress: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association

Aim Diabetes-related distress is common in diabetes and has implications for well-being. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and third-wave CBT hold promise as treatments for diabetes-related distress, although previous findings are inconclusive. We aimed to c

Systematic review / meta-analysis 2020
Children's health

The Effects of Exercise on BDNF Levels in Adolescents: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.

International journal of environmental research and public health

The aim of this study was to analyze the evidence available in the literature about the effects of exercise on brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels in adolescents. The literature searches were conducted in PubMed, Embase, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Web of Scie

Systematic review / meta-analysis 2020
Diabetes and metabolism

The effects of resveratrol on lipid profiles and liver enzymes in patients with metabolic syndrome and related disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Lipids in health and disease

Background There are current trials investigating the effect of resveratrol supplementation on lipid profiles and liver enzymes among patients with metabolic syndrome (MetS) and related disorders; however, their findings are controversial. This systematic revi

Systematic review / meta-analysis 2020
Bones, joints and rehabilitation

The prevalence of fibromyalgia in axial spondyloarthritis.

Rheumatology international

Comorbid fibromyalgia, in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) has been shown to influence disease activity and function, and quality of life. Although several papers exist, there is no comprehensive and robust systematic review to determine the prevalence of fibro

Systematic review / meta-analysis 2021
Heart and blood vessels

The value of <sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET/CT for the diagnosis of device-related infections in patients with a left ventricular assist device: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

European journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging

Background Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are increasingly used for the treatment of advanced heart failure. LVADs improve quality of life and decrease mortality, but the driveline carries substantial risk for major infections. These device-related LV

Systematic review / meta-analysis 2019
Prevention and public health

What Have We Learned About Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Emergence in Humans? A Systematic Literature Review.

Vector borne and zoonotic diseases (Larchmont, N.Y.)

Background Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) was first identified in humans in 2012. A systematic literature review was conducted to synthesize current knowledge and identify critical knowledge gaps. Materials and methods We conducted a s