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OBJECTIVE: Search strategies are essential for the adequate retrieval of studies in a systematic review (SR). Our objective was to identify problems in the design and reporting of search strategies in a sample of new Cochrane SRs first published in The Cochrane Library in 2015. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING: We took a rand…

Among adolescents, HIV/AIDs remains a significant cause of death globally [1-4]. Given the unique stages in human development, adolescents have been shown to fall within a sexually active phase. Combined with other social and structural factors in their immediate environments, HIV prevention and care among adolescents…

OBJECTIVES: Same day emergency care (SDEC) is a new model of care, which has emerged over the past 5 years, building on prior ambulatory care services. The National Health Service (NHS) England National Strategy for SDEC suggests SDEC can meet local health needs by providing alternatives to emergency department attenda…

BACKGROUND: There are limited data on the clinical benefits of adding surgical resection in patients with recurrent or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs). This protocol outlines the planned scope and methods for a systematic review and meta-analysis update that will compare the clinical outcomes of surg…

INTRODUCTION: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is currently the leading cause of death worldwide. In Africa where infectious diseases are still the leading cause of death, the contribution of non-communicable diseases led by CVDs has significantly increased in recent years. The rise of CVDs in Africa is attributed at least…

BACKGROUND: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic immune mediated disease which affects the central nervous system (CNS), having a substantial financial, functional, and quality of life (QOL) impact on these people. The vitamin A supplementation has been studied as a therapeutic possibility for in MS. Therefore, the obj…

BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 has highlighted consistent inequities in incidence, disease severity, and mortality across racial and ethnic minority populations in the United States (US) and beyond. While similar patterns have been observed with previous viral respiratory pathogens, to date, no…

The objective of this systematic review is to synthesize the best available evidence on the perceived education and training required for correctional nurses to care for and support prisoners with dementia in the Australian context. The review questions are.

Have the major points of the topic been covered? Did the slant of the article reflect the major theme being investigated by the author(s)? Were the strengths of the focused literature review emphasized? In this article, the authors were able to address a major gap in the existing body of knowledge impacting patient car…

OBJECTIVE: This systematic review will aim to evaluate the effectiveness of telemedicine interventions compared with traditional or in-person care in improving medication adherence and clinical outcomes among adult patients with tuberculosis in low- and middle-income countries. INTRODUCTION: Tuberculosis remains a maj…

INTRODUCTION: Community health workers (CHWs) are trained lay people and trusted members of communities worldwide who play crucial roles in bridging healthcare gaps in low-middle-income countries yet remainand not well integrated within high-income countries like Canada. The objective of this scoping review is to map o…

INTRODUCTION: Worldwide, maternal mortality is mostly caused by avoidable or treatable health complications, despite the progress made in maternal health. High-quality care focuses on a standardised and patient-centred approach. In this light, care bundles, which are sets of evidence-based practices, were introduced to…

INTRODUCTION: This review aims to map oral health plans, programmes and policies worldwide in countries with universal health coverage. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This protocol describes a scoping review that will follow the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Me…

BACKGROUND: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is the fourth-most-prevalent cancer in both Indonesia and Asia. Globally, an estimated 133,354 cases and 80,008 deaths were attributed to NPC in 2020. Early diagnosis plays a key role in managing NPC. Molecules found in bodily fluids, such as saliva, contain compounds (includi…

OBJECTIVE: This review will investigate the effect of edible marine seaweed on plasma glucose in healthy, at-risk, and type-2 diabetic individuals. INTRODUCTION: Edible marine seaweed has potential as a dietary supplement for individuals with varying glycemic status, including healthy individuals, those at risk of dia…

INTRODUCTION: Concussions can have significant implications on the health and quality of life of older adults. As most concussion research previously focused on children, athletes and military populations, there is a need to better understand the concussion-specific treatments for adults aged 65 and older. The aim of o…

INTRODUCTION: Abortion care experiences encompass various aspects, including women's decision-making capability, physical and emotional experiences, service provision, and post-abortion experiences. The lack of woman-centred and respectful abortion services, influenced by stigma and restrictive abortion laws in certain…

INTRODUCTION: The global phenomenon of population ageing is expanding rapidly, with WHO projecting that the number of individuals aged 60 and over will reach 2.1 billion by 2050, a significant rise from 900 million in 2015. This pronounced growth poses substantial challenges to healthcare systems globally…

Stunting is among the main obstacles to human development affecting millions of children worldwide, particularly in the sub-Saharan Africa region. Randomized clinical trials have shown the positive effects of prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics in improving growth in children and toddlers. However, although the glob…

PURPOSE: We present a methodically devised protocol for conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis aimed at ascertaining the prevalence of BReast CAncer gene (BRCA) mutations in breast and ovarian cancer (BOC) among women in India. The review will include cross-sectional, cohort, case-series, and registry-based s…