Diagnostic performance of CT scan-based radiomics for prediction of lymph node metastasis in gastric cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic performance of computed tomography (CT) scan-based radiomics in prediction of lymph node metastasis (LNM) in gastric cancer (GC) patients.

Methods: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for original studies published until 10 November 2022, and the studies satisfying the inclusion criteria were included. Characteristics of included studies and radiomics approach and data for constructing 2 × 2 tables were extracted.

MRI-Based Radiomics Methods for Predicting Ki-67 Expression in Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Rationale And Objectives: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the quality and diagnostic accuracy of MRI-based radiomics for predicting Ki-67 expression in breast cancer.

Materials And Methods: A systematic literature search was performed to find relevant studies published in different databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase up until March 10, 2023. All papers were independently evaluated for eligibility by two reviewers.

Global Mapping of Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing for Older Adults in Community Settings: An Umbrella Review.

Potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) is a major public health concern with several undesirable health consequences for older adults. In this overview, we aimed to map and gather information from existing literature to provide a better insight into the prevalence of PIP among community dwellers. Electronic databases were searched from their inception to April 2022.

Protecting healthcare workers against coronavirus disease 2019 in emergency departments at a teaching hospital in Tabriz, Iran: a best practice implementation project.

Introduction: The first case of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Iran was officially announced on February 19, 2020, in Qom city. The prevalence of COVID-19 is higher among frontline healthcare workers (HCWs) due to their occupational exposure.

Objective: The aim of this evidence implementation project was to improve the protection of nurses against COVID-19 in the emergency department of a teaching hospital in Tabriz, Iran.

Pelvic floor muscle training in mother fit healthcare centres: a best practice implementation project.

Introduction And Aims: Pelvic floor dysfunctions are common complications during the childbirth process. Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) has been used as a conservative treatment in both prenatal and postnatal women. The aim of this project was to assess the compliance with evidence-based criteria regarding PFMT among prenatal and postnatal women in mother fit healthcare centres.

The relationship between preoperative serum vitamin D deficiency and postoperative atrial fibrillation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is the most common arrhythmia seen in the first days following cardiac surgeries. Recently, there is a growing discussion regarding the link between vitamin D deficiency and POAF development. This systematic review and meta-analysis of the observational studies aimed at evaluating the association between preoperative vitamin D deficiency and Postoperative atrial fibrillation.