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A systematic review and meta-analysis of obesity and COVID-19 outcomes [PDF]

Scientific Reports, 2021
AbstractSome studies report that obesity is associated with more severe symptoms following SARS-CoV-2 infection and worse COVID-19 outcomes, however many other studies have not reproduced these findings. Therefore, it is uncertain whether obesity is in fact associated with worse COVID-19 outcomes compared to non-obese individuals.
Xinya Zhang, Xinya Zhang, John R. Moley, Alexander M. Lewis, Jonathan R. Brestoff   +4 more
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Role of Galectins in the Liver Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Frontiers in Medicine, 2021
Background: Galectins, a family of β-galactoside-binding proteins, are related to the development and progression of various human diseases such as cancer, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease. However, its role in liver diseases is unclear.Methods:
Yang An, Yang An, Shixue Xu, Yiting Liu, Yiting Liu, Xiangbo Xu, Xiangbo Xu, Cyriac Abby Philips, Jiang Chen, Nahum Méndez-Sánchez, Xiaozhong Guo, Xingshun Qi   +11 more
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Behavioral manifestations in rodent models of autism spectrum disorder: protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Systematic Reviews, 2022
Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition associated with severe social communication, interaction, and sensory processing impairments.
Alana Castro Panzenhagen, Amanda Cavalcanti, Dirson João Stein, Ligia Lins de Castro, Mailton Vasconcelos, Mariana Boechat Abreu, Roberto Farina Almeida, Leandro José Bertoglio, Ana Paula Herrmann   +8 more
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Circulating brain-derived neurotrophic factor as a potential biomarker in stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Journal of Translational Medicine, 2022
Background Stroke, an acute cerebrovascular event, is a leading cause of disability, placing a significant psycho-socioeconomic burden worldwide. The adaptation and reorganization process following any neuronal damage is regarded as neuroplasticity ...
Helia Mojtabavi, Zoha Shaka, Sara Momtazmanesh, Atra Ajdari, Nima Rezaei   +4 more
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Effect of membrane exposure on guided bone regeneration: A systematic review and meta‐analysis [PDF]

Clinical Oral Implants Research, 2018
AbstractAimsThis review aimed at investigating the effect of membrane exposure on guided bone regeneration (GBR) outcomes at peri‐implant sites and edentulous ridges.Material and MethodsElectronic and manual literature searches were conducted by two independent reviewers using four databases, including MEDLINE, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane ...
Paul G. Luepke, Jeffrey Garcia, Guo-Hao Lin, Guo-Hao Lin, Austin Dodge, Yvonne L. Kapila, Hom-Lay Wang   +6 more
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Meta Synthesis and Meta Analysis in Action with R [PDF]

روانشناسی بالینی و شخصیت, 2023
Meta-analysis and meta-synthesis are sophisticated statistical techniques that combine and analyze data from multiple independent studies to obtain a more comprehensive and reliable estimate of the relationship or effect size between variables ...
Hojjatollah Farahani, Leila Movasagh, Abbasali Allahyari, Rasol Roshan Chesli, Fateme Dehghani Arani   +4 more
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Alveolar Bone Architecture: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis [PDF]

Journal of Periodontology, 2015
Background: There is a need for studying bone characteristics systematically for a better understanding of planning (i.e., timing of placement and loading) and outcomes of implant therapy. Therefore, the aim of the present review is to evaluate alveolar bone microarchitecture and its modifiers.Methods: Two independent reviewers conducted electronic and
Feng Wang, Basel Elnayef, Pablo Galindo-Moreno, Pablo Galindo-Moreno, Hsun Liang Chan, Fernando Suárez-López del Amo, Alberto Monje, Hom-Lay Wang   +7 more
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Self‐objectification and disordered eating: A meta‐analysis [PDF]

International Journal of Eating Disorders, 2018
AbstractObjectiveObjectification theory posits that self‐objectification increases risk for disordered eating.MethodThe current study sought to examine the relationship between self‐objectification and disordered eating using meta‐analytic techniques.ResultsData from 53 cross‐sectional studies (73 effect sizes) revealed a significant moderate positive ...
Lauren M. Schaefer, J. Kevin Thompson
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Extended reality as a health education strategy of adolescents at school: protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis

BMJ Open, 2023
Introduction Extended reality (XR) is the ensemble of interactive experiences based on a computer-simulated environment that encompasses virtual reality and augmented reality and has been proven to be potentially innovative in the field of health ...
Manuel Pardo Rios, Gidyenne Christine Bandeira Silva Medeiros, Grasiela Piuvezam, Thais Teixeira dos Santos, Ádala Nayana de Sousa Mata, Danyllo do Nascimento Silva Júnior, Daniel Guillén Martínez   +6 more
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Stroke and dementia risk: A systematic review and meta‐analysis [PDF]

Alzheimer's & Dementia, 2018
AbstractIntroductionStroke is an established risk factor for all‐cause dementia, though meta‐analyses are needed to quantify this risk.MethodsWe searched Medline, PsycINFO, and Embase for studies assessing prevalent or incident stroke versus a no‐stroke comparison group and the risk of all‐cause dementia.
Kuzma E, Lourida I, Moore SF, Levine DA, Ukoumunne OC, Llewellyn DJ   +5 more
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