Geographic and sociodemographic access to systemic anticancer therapies for secondary breast cancer: a systematic review
ConclusionsTreatment receipt varied depending upon type of SACT. A number of factors were associated with treatment receipt. Barriers included older age, non-White race, lower socioeconomic status, significant comorbidities, hospital setting and geographical location. Findings should however be interpreted with caution given the limitations in overall methodological quality of included studies and significant heterogeneity in measures of exposure and outcome. Generalisability was limited due to included study populations.Findings have practical implications for the development and piloting of targeted interventions to addr...
Source: Systematic Reviews - January 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Children with autism spectrum disorder in high technology medicine environments; a qualitative systematic review of parental perspectives
ConclusionStudies describing children ’s experiences with procedures in high technology environments are lacking. The parents described a need for health care professionals to work in structured ways with their child and to be able to make suitable adaptations.Systematic review registrationThis systematic review was registered in advance on the Open Science Framework,https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/5TXWJ. (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - January 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Systematic review using a spiral approach with machine learning
AbstractWith the accelerating growth of the academic corpus, doubling every 9 years, machine learning is a promising avenue to make systematic review manageable. Though several notable advancements have already been made, the incorporation of machine learning is less than optimal, still relying on a sequential, staged process designed to accommodate a purely human approach, exemplified by PRISMA. Here, we test a spiral, alternating or oscillating approach, where full-text screening is done intermittently with title/abstract screening, which we examine in three datasets by simulation under 360 conditions comprised of differ...
Source: Systematic Reviews - January 17, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
I-REFF diagrams: enhancing transparency in systematic review through interactive reference flow diagrams
We present an example I-REFF diagram and discuss recommendations for key interactive elements to include in these diagrams and how this workflow can improve efficiency and result in an accessible and transparent interactive literature flow diagram without advanced programming. (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - January 17, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Correction: Advancements in additive manufacturing for video laryngoscopes: a comprehensive scoping and technological review
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Source: Systematic Reviews - January 17, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Mendelian randomization studies on coronary artery disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsFindings from this review suggest that patterns regarding the causational relationship between modifiable risk factors and CAD do not differ in terms of direction when compared across diverse ancestry populations. Differences in the observed strengths of the respective relationships however are indicative of the value of increasing representation in non-European populations, as novel genetic pathways or functional SNPs relating to CAD may be uncovered through a more global analysis.Systematic review registrationThe protocol for this systematic review was registered to the International Prospective Register of Sy...
Source: Systematic Reviews - January 16, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Predictive models for health outcomes due to SARS-CoV-2, including the effect of vaccination: a systematic review
AbstractBackgroundThe interaction between modelers and policymakers is becoming more common due to the increase in computing speed seen in recent decades. The recent pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus was no exception. Thus, this study aims to identify and assess epidemiological mathematical models of SARS-CoV-2 applied to real-world data, including immunization for coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).MethodologyPubMed, JSTOR, medRxiv, LILACS, EconLit, and other databases were searched for studies employing epidemiological mathematical models of SARS-CoV-2 applied to real-world data. We summarized the information qualitativel...
Source: Systematic Reviews - January 16, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
The use of systematic reviews for conducting new studies in physiotherapy research: a meta-research study comparing author guidelines of physiotherapy-related journals
ConclusionNeither PTJs nor LJs require or recommend the use of a systematic review to justify a new trial in their author guidelines. This potentially leaves room for unethical scientific practices and should be critically considered in future research. (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - January 13, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Prevalence of female genital mutilation and associated factors among women and girls in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionThe prevalence of FGM in Africa was found to be high. This study also observed a variation in FGM prevalence across regions and countries and a slight temporal decline over the study period. As the global community enters the final decade dedicated to eliminating FGM, there remains much to be done to achieve the elimination goal. (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - January 12, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Methodological review of NMA bias concepts provides groundwork for the development of a list of concepts for potential inclusion in a new risk of bias tool for network meta-analysis (RoB NMA Tool)
ConclusionsA list of 22 concepts was included. This list is not intended to be used to assess biases in NMAs, but to inform the development of items to be included in our tool. (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - January 12, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Exploring the biopsychosocial impact of hypermobility spectrum disorders and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in an adult population: a protocol for a scoping review
DiscussionThis review will aim to explore the existing literature for the reported biopsychosocial impact of adults with a HSD or EDS. It will also aim to further acknowledge the gaps in understanding of the condition, how the condition and the impact of the condition is being measured and what HCPs are involved in supporting such individuals. These gaps will be used to inform a future systematic review. It is the overall goal to increase the knowledge of HCPs and the quality of life of adults living with a joint hypermobility condition. (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - January 12, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Renal-protective effects of Chinese medicinal herbs and compounds for diabetic kidney disease in animal models: protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
DiscussionThe results of this review will provide valuable insights into the potential effects of TQF in managing DKD. The limitation is that the included studies will be animal studies from specific databases, and the interpretation of the findings must be cautious.Systematic review registrationPROSPERO CRD42023432895. Registered on 19 July 2023 (https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/#recordDetails). (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - January 12, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Investigate the relationship between the retraction reasons and the quality of methodology in non-Cochrane retracted systematic reviews: a systematic review
Discussion and conclusionThere was a significant relationship between the reasons of retraction and the quality of the methodology (P-value < 0.05). Plagiarism software and using the Cope guidelines may decrease the time of retraction. In some countries, strict rules for promoting researchers increase the risk of misconduct. To avoid scientific errors and improve the quality of systematic reviews/meta-analyses (SRs/MAs), it is better t o create protocol registration and retraction guidelines in each journal for SRs/MAs. (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - January 12, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Prognostic impact of tumor budding in rectal cancer after neoadjuvant therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionTumor budding is significantly correlated with unfavorable prognosis and poor pathological characteristics following neoadjuvant therapy for rectal cancer. We anticipate more high-quality, prospective studies in the future to confirm our findings.Systematic review registrationPROSPERO CRD42022377564. (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - January 9, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Treatment of critical bleeding events in patients with immune thrombocytopenia: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
DiscussionEvidence-based treatments for critical bleeding in patients with ITP are needed to improve patient outcomes and standardize care in the emergency setting.Systematic review registrationCRD42020161206. (Source: Systematic Reviews)
Source: Systematic Reviews - January 6, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
