Added effect of 1% topical alendronate in intra-bony and inter-radicular defects as part of step II periodontal therapy: a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis [PDF]
Abstract Background This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the role of alendronate combined with step 2 of periodontal therapy in reducing probing pocket depth, improving clinical attachment level, and reducing bone defect depth in intra-bony and inter-radicular defects.
Arena C. +5 more
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Supporting systematic reviews using LDA-based document representations [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Identifying relevant studies for inclusion in a systematic review (i.e. screening) is a complex, laborious and expensive task. Recently, a number of studies has shown that the use of machine learning and text mining methods to automatically ...
AM Cohen +32 more
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Preclinical and Limited Clinical Evidence for Spirulina in Ulcerative Colitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis [PDF]
Purpose: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract. This study aimed to systematically review available animal and clinical studies on the effects of spirulina (Arthrospira platensis), a natural anti ...
Khadije Gorgi +4 more
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Interventions designed to reduce sedentary behaviours in young people: A review of reviews [PDF]
Background: Leisure time is increasingly spent in sedentary pursuits such as screen-viewing (eg, television/DVD viewing and computer use), motorised travel, school/work and sitting-based socialising (eg, social media and chatting). Sedentary screen time,
Biddle, Stuart +2 more
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Sedentary behavior and low physical stimulation in companion animals have increased obesity and related metabolic disorders. Dietary fibers, such as prebiotic polysaccharides, are potential adjunct therapies for these conditions.
Tatiane Caroline Leite +4 more
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Cochrane acute respiratory infections group's stakeholder engagement project identified systematic review priority areas [PDF]
Objective: Cochrane acute respiratory infections (ARIs) group conducts systematic reviews of the evidence for treatment and prevention of ARIs. We report the results of a prioritization project, aiming to identify highest priority systematic review ...
Clark, Justin +5 more
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Diabetes is a leading chronic illness in the modern world and 19-34% develop chronic diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) in their lifetime, often necessitating amputation. The reduction in tissue growth factors and resulting imbalance between proteolytic enzymes and their inhibitors, along with systemic factors impairing healing appear particularly important ...
Wong, Andrew Yew Wei +6 more
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Addressing the evidence to practice gap for complex interventions in primary care : a systematic review of reviews protocol [PDF]
Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://group.bmj.com/group/rights-licensing/permissions.Peer reviewedPublisher ...
Addington +17 more
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Acne is one of the dermatological diseases that often appears in adolescence to adulthood. Retinol (retinyl palmitate) is a first-generation vitamin A derivative used for acne therapy by reducing sebum production which can cause acne bacteria to grow. This study aims to determine the effectiveness and safety of oral and topical retinol preparations.
Rizqi Fitria Yanuar, Peni Indrayudha
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Linking families with pre-school children from healthcare services to community resources: a systematic review protocol [PDF]
Background: Poor health and health inequalities persist despite increasing investment in health improvement programmes across high-income countries. Evidence suggests that to reduce health inequalities, a range of activities targeted at different ...
Burns, Jacky +3 more
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