Status of human toxocariasis, a neglected parasitic zoonosis in Iran: a systematic review from past to current

Although human toxocariasis can lead to serious complications including neurological, ocular and visceral complications, there is a lack of comprehensive epidemiological information about the seroprevalence of Toxocara species in humans. In the present study, we analysed and reviewed the overall seroprevalence of human toxocariasis in Iran. The data collection was systematically undertaken on published articles using the PubMed, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect and Scopus databases. A total of 27 studies from the past two decades reporting seroprevalence of human toxocariasis met our eligibility criteria. The pooled proportion of Toxocara infection was estimated as 6.58% (95% confidence interval = 3.98–9.77). A wide variation between different studies was observed (Q statistic = 799.37, df = 26, P < 0.0001, and I2 = 96.7%). The seroprevalence rate of toxocariasis in the Iranian population is relatively high; contamination of the environment by eggs from the host as well as from household dogs and cats should be blamed.

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Is Incisura Fibularis a Reliable Landmark for Assessing Syndesmotic Stability? A Systematic Review of Morphometric Studies

Foot & Ankle Specialist ◽

10.1177/1938640016685152 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 246-251 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Akilesh Anand Prakash

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Anatomical Landmark ◽

Present Review ◽

Google Scholar ◽

Eligibility Criteria ◽

Levels Of Evidence ◽

Wide Variability ◽

Important Landmark ◽

Gender Based ◽

And Gender

Incisura fibularis (IF) is an important landmark in assessing syndesmotic stability radiologically postinjury. The purpose of this review was to explore the anatomy and morphometrics of this widely used anatomical landmark and to further the understanding of the same. A systematic review was conducted online using PubMed and Google Scholar, per PRISMA guidelines. Predefined eligibility criteria were applied, and the data thus compiled were analyzed. Wide variability in morphometrics and, thus, anatomy of IF were observed in the present review, which was influenced by gender. There was no side-to-side variability seen in this study. The study stresses the need to consider the anatomical and gender-based variability while assessing syndesmotic stability and further supports the recommendation of side-to-side comparison. Levels of Evidence: Anatomical, Level V

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Prevalence of malaria relapse: systematic review with meta-analysis

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/1518-8345.2619.3111 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 27 ◽

Author(s):

Talita Lima do Nascimento ◽

Suleima Pedroza Vasconcelos ◽

Yara Peres ◽

Mirla Jéssica Sampaio de Oliveira ◽

Monica Taminato ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Confidence Interval ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Eligibility Criteria ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Production Of Knowledge ◽

The World ◽

Statistical Program ◽

Cross Sectional Studies ◽

Made In

ABSTRACT Objective: systematic review with a meta-analysis of the prevalence of malaria relapse. Method: it consisted in a search for cross-sectional studies, carried out in three databases, without application of filters. A total of 1,924 articles were identified, selected based on eligibility criteria. The selection was made in pairs from the reading of the titles, abstracts and text. The meta-analysis was performed with a statistical program. Results: a sample of 1,308 patients with malaria, ranging from 70 to 586 patients in the study. Relapse was estimated at 0.47%, with a 95% confidence interval and 99.04% of squared i. In the included studies, the prevalence of relapse ranged from 17.00% to 92.85%. The result of the meta-analysis is considered relevant, despite the heterogeneity. Conclusion: relapse is a phenomenon that can contribute to the maintenance of the endemicity of malaria in the world and to introduce it in non-affected areas. In addition, there is the need for advancement in the production of knowledge regarding this disease, to qualify the research methods on prevalence.

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Toxoplasmosis in immunocompromised patients in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries ◽

10.3855/jidc.4796 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 8 (12) ◽

pp. 1503-1510 ◽

Cited By ~ 55

Author(s):

Ehsan Ahmadpour ◽

Ahmad Daryani ◽

Mahdi Sharif ◽

Shahabeddin Sarvi ◽

Mohsen Aarabi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Confidence Interval ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Scientific Information ◽

Control Measures ◽

Significant Heterogeneity ◽

Seroprevalence Rate ◽

Immunocompromised Patients ◽

Toxoplasma Infection ◽

Hiv Aids

Although toxoplasmosis in immunocompetent individuals is generally asymptomatic, in immunocompromised patients (HIV/AIDS, cancer, and transplant patients), it can lead to serious pathological effects. This study included a systematic review and meta-analysis to comprehensively assess the seroprevalence rate of Toxoplasma infection in immunocompromised patients in Iran. Electronic English and Persian databases (PubMed, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Magiran, Scientific Information Database [SID], IranMedex, and IranDoc), parasitology congresses, and projects and theses of Iranian medical universities, were systematically searched from 1997 to 2013 (published or unpublished data). In this paper, several studies that used serological methods for diagnosis of toxoplasmosis were selected. Analysis of seroprevalence estimates was pooled using a random-effects meta-analysis. Twenty-two studies, comprising 2,805 individuals, were included in the meta-analysis. Overall seroprevalence rate of Toxoplasma infection in Iranian immunocompromised patients was 50.01% (95% confidence interval, 43.85 to 56.17); however, there was significant heterogeneity among study groups. The results showed that seroprevalence rate of toxoplasmosis among transplant recipients, HIV/AIDS, and cancer patients in Iran was 55.1%, 50.05%, and 45.06%, respectively. In addition, IgM seroprevalence rate was estimated to be 4.85% (95% confidence interval, 2.22 to 8.41). This systematic review and meta-analysis identified a high seroprevalence rate of Toxoplasma infection among immunocompromised patients (50%).Consideration of management , design and provision of appropriate control measures of toxoplasmosis is highly recommended.

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Bacterial Etiology of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in Turkey: A Systematic Review

Journal of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences ◽

10.5812/jkums.113798 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 25 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Elmas pınar kahraman ◽

Imdat Kilbas ◽

Ihsan Hakkj Ciftci

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Respiratory Tract ◽

Lower Respiratory Tract ◽

Respiratory Tract Infections ◽

Lower Respiratory Tract Infections ◽

Eligibility Criteria ◽

The Past ◽

Acinetobacter Spp ◽

Tract Infections ◽

Primary Healthcare Centers

Context & Objective: Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) are prevalent diseases and a major cause of referral to primary healthcare centers. The present study aimed to identify the bacterial etiology of LRTIs to determine the trend changes within the past three decades and help ascertain the new scenarios of empirical LRTI therapy in Turkey. Data Sources: This systematic review was conducted by searching various electronic databases based on specified criteria. In total, 2,670 articles were identified, which had been published during 1990 - 2020 and could be potentially used, and 46 scientific studies that met the eligibility criteria were selected for the review. Results: The most frequently isolated bacteria in the reviewed studies were Acinetobacter spp. (31.68%), P. aeruginosa (16.59%), H. influenzae (14.30%), and S. pneumoniae (13.80%). Data analysis also indicated that the most frequent reports of LRTI agents were in Aegean region in Turkey during 2014-2020. Conclusions: This systematic review reflected the changes in LRTI agents over the past three decades in Turkey. Knowledge of the frequency of LRTI bacterial agents specific to each country could help healthcare professionals in reporting laboratory results and prescribing/selecting the most effective antibiotics for the treatment of the disease.

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Cytomegalovirus seroprevalence among blood donors: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Journal of International Medical Research ◽

10.1177/03000605211034656 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 49 (8) ◽

pp. 030006052110346

Author(s):

Tiruneh Adane ◽

Solomon Getawa

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Confidence Interval ◽

Blood Donors ◽

Web Of Science ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Google Scholar ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

Blood Products ◽

Specific Antibodies

Background Screening for cytomegalovirus (CMV)-specific antibodies is not routine in some settings. Thus, transfusion of blood products poses risks for susceptible individuals. Objectives To investigate the global pooled CMV seroprevalence among volunteer blood donors. Methods This systematic review and meta-analysis was performed according to PRISMA guidelines. The databases searched included Embase, Google Scholar, Medline, PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library. Data were extracted independently and analyzed using STATA version 11. Results The global seroprevalence of CMV IgG, CMV IgM, and both CMV IgM and IgG was 83.16% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 78.55–87.77%, I2 = 99.5%), 13.77% (95% CI: 11.59–15.95%, I2 = 98.8%), and 23.78% (95% CI: 10.50–37.06%, I2 = 98.7), respectively. Conclusion The global seroprevalence of CMV was high among blood donors. Therefore, regular CMV screening should be conducted to identify CMV-seronegative blood donors.

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Observer-based tools for non-technical skills assessment in simulated and real clinical environments in healthcare: a systematic review

BMJ Quality & Safety ◽

10.1136/bmjqs-2018-008565 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 28 (8) ◽

pp. 672-686 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Helen Higham ◽

Paul R Greig ◽

John Rutherford ◽

Laura Vincent ◽

Duncan Young ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Web Of Science ◽

Grey Literature ◽

Technical Skills ◽

Clinical Settings ◽

Eligibility Criteria ◽

The Past ◽

Technical Skills Assessment ◽

Study Selection ◽

Clinical Environments

BackgroundOver the past three decades multiple tools have been developed for the assessment of non-technical skills (NTS) in healthcare. This study was designed primarily to analyse how they have been designed and tested but also to consider guidance on how to select them.ObjectivesTo analyse the context of use, method of development, evidence of validity (including reliability) and usability of tools for the observer-based assessment of NTS in healthcare.DesignSystematic review.Data sourcesSearch of electronic resources, including PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, ERIC, PsycNet, Scopus, Google Scholar and Web of Science. Additional records identified through searching grey literature (OpenGrey, ProQuest, AHRQ, King’s Fund, Health Foundation).Study selectionStudies of observer-based tools for NTS assessment in healthcare professionals (or undergraduates) were included if they: were available in English; published between January 1990 and March 2018; assessed two or more NTS; were designed for simulated or real clinical settings and had provided evidence of validity plus or minus usability. 11,101 articles were identified. After limits were applied, 576 were retrieved for evaluation and 118 articles included in this review.ResultsOne hundred and eighteen studies describing 76 tools for assessment of NTS in healthcare met the eligibility criteria. There was substantial variation in the method of design of the tools and the extent of validity, and usability testing. There was considerable overlap in the skills assessed, and the contexts of use of the tools.ConclusionThis study suggests a need for rationalisation and standardisation of the way we assess NTS in healthcare and greater consistency in how tools are developed and deployed.

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Systematic Review: Hubungan Personal Hygiene dengan Kejadian Skabies di Pondok Pesantren

Jurnal Integrasi Kesehatan & Sains ◽

10.29313/jiks.v3i1.7390 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 54-58

Author(s):

Egidia Setya Fitriani ◽

Ratna Dewi Indi Astuti ◽

Dede Setiapriagung

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Confidence Interval ◽

Boarding Schools ◽

Personal Hygiene ◽

Exclusion Criteria ◽

Eligibility Criteria ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship ◽

Global Health Problem

Skabies adalah penyakit yang masih menjadi masalah kesehatan global. Penyakit skabies masuk ke dalam 12 penyakit yang sering terjadi di Indonesia. Skabies dapat terjadi akibat beberapa faktor risiko salah satunya adalah personal hygiene. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui hubungan personal hygiene dengan kejadian skabies di Pondok Pesantren. Metode adalah Systematic review dengan kata kunci “personal hygiene” dan “kejadian skabies” pada santri di Pondok Pesantren dengan desain penelitian cross-sectional sesuai dengan kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi, dilakukan skrining menggunakan kriteria kelayakan ( Eligibility Criteria ) yang terdiri atas P (Population) santri di Pondok Pesantren, I (Intervention) kuesioner untuk menilai personal hygiene, C (Comparation) membandingkan personal hygiene yang baik dengan buruk dan O (Outcome) hubungan personal hygiene dengan kejadian skabies serta artikel yang lolos critical apprisal. Hasil penelitian, penderita skabies di Pondok Pesantren sebesar 46,8% dengan confidence interval 95% adalah 44,8 – 48,8%, personal hygiene yang buruk pada santri sebanyak 42,5% dengan confidence interval 95% adalah 40,4 – 44,6% dan terdapat 24 dari 27 artikel menyatakan terdapat hubungan personal hygiene dengan kejadian skabies di pondok pesantren Kesimpulan, personal hygiene berhubungan dengan kejadian skabies. Systematic review: the Relationship of Personal Hygiene and the Incidence of Scabies in Boarding SchoolScabies is a disease that is still a global health problem. Scabies is one of the 12 most common diseases in Indonesia. Scabies can occur due to several risk factors, one of which is personal hygiene. Purpose: This study aims to determine the relationship of personal hygiene with the incidence of scabies in Islamic boarding schools. Methods: Systematic review with the keywords "personal hygiene" and "scabies incidence" in students at Islamic boarding schools with a cross-sectional research design in accordance with inclusion and exclusion criteria, screening using Eligibility Criteria. consisting of P (Population) of students at Islamic boarding schools, I (Intervention) questionnaire to assess personal hygiene, C (Comparation) comparing good and bad personal hygiene and O (Outcome) the relationship of personal hygiene with the incidence of scabies and articles that pass critical apprisal. Results: The number of scabies sufferers in Islamic boarding schools was 46.8% with a 95% confidence interval was 44.8 – 48.8%, poor personal hygiene among the students was 42.5% with a 95% confidence interval was 40.4 – 44.6% and 24 out of 27 articles stated that there was a relationship between personal hygiene and the incidence of scabies in Islamic boarding schools. Conclusion: Personal hygiene is related to the incidence of scabies.

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A Study of Injuries and Violence Related Articles in Nepal

Journal of Nepal Medical Association ◽

10.31729/jnma.182 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 48 (175) ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Sunil Kumar Joshi ◽

S Shrestha

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Ocular Trauma ◽

Case Reports ◽

Google Scholar ◽

Vulnerable Group ◽

Eligibility Criteria ◽

Common Cause ◽

Nationwide Study ◽

Active Population ◽

Medline Database

Introduction: Nepal lacks suffi cient data on injury and violence. Studies have been done in differentregions but there is not a nationwide study on this topic. So, we have designed this systematic reviewto get a cumulative picture of injury and violence status in Nepal.Methods: We searched Medline database, Google scholar database and also all the national medicaljournals for relevant studies on injuries and violence. Our eligibility criteria included studies donein Nepal, evaluating the incidence of different forms of injuries, and their causes and effects. Weexcluded case reports, editorials and reviews. All together, we had 23 studies. We made cumulativeanalysis wherever possible.Results: All the studies were descriptive. In overall, the incidence of injuries was twice as commonin male as in female with the ratio of 2.1:1. The economically active population between 20-50 yearsof age was mostly involved in injuries. Road traffi c injuries were the most common form of injuries,most of which (42.5%) involved motorcycles. Pedestrians (48.6%) were the most vulnerable group ofpopulation. Falls (48.9%) were the most common cause of neuro traumatic accidents.Conclusions: Our systematic review suggests that injuries and violence pose a big problem; roadtraffi c accidents make the most part of it.Key Words: burn, falls, injury, ocular trauma, road traffi c accident

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Compensation Techniques Aimed at Mitigating Vibrations in Optical Ground-Based Telescopes: A Systematic Review

Sensors ◽

10.3390/s21113613 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (11) ◽

pp. 3613

Author(s):

Guillermo Palacios-Navarro ◽

Fernando Arranz Martínez ◽

Raúl Martín Ferrer ◽

Pedro Ramos Lorente

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Closed Loop ◽

Web Of Science ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Future Research ◽

Eligibility Criteria ◽

Loop Control ◽

The Past ◽

Year 2000 ◽

Optical Telescopes

The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of the different systems and techniques aimed at suppressing vibrations on optical ground-based telescopes. We identified the studies by searching three electronic databases (Science Direct, IEEE library and Web of Science) from the year 2000 to December 2020. The studies were eligible if they proposed systems focused on mitigating the effects of vibrations in optical telescopes and brought performance data. A total of nine studies met our eligibility criteria. Current evidence confirms the feasibility of adaptative optics (AO) systems based on closed-loop control to mitigate vibrations, although variations and additions should be made depending on their nature and characteristics in order to improve the performance of the proposed techniques. This systematic review was conducted to provide a state-of-the-art of the methods and techniques that have been developed over the past two decades. The review also points out some issues that demand future research.

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Spirituality and Anxiety in Critical Care Patients' Families: A Systematic Review

Jurnal Ilmu dan Teknologi Kesehatan ◽

10.32668/jitek.v9i1.552 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 1-12

Author(s):

Ninik Ambar Sari ◽

Merina Widyastuti ◽

Putri Aprilia Rifah

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Critical Care ◽

Systematic Reviews ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Google Scholar ◽

Special Equipment ◽

Eligibility Criteria ◽

Good Family ◽

Life Threatening ◽

Critical Care Patients

The critical care room is an independent hospital with special staff and special equipment for observation, care and therapy of patients suffering from life-threatening illnesses, injuries or complications. Families in critical rooms usually experience anxiety, fear, and panic. One of the efforts to reduce anxiety is to get closer to God Almighty to increase spirituality. The review aims to obtain information about the spiritual level with anxiety in patients' families in critical care rooms at the hospital. A systematic review was carried out using the PRISMA (Prefered Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis) reporting technique with article selection using eligibility criteria. Search journals using Elsevier, PubMed, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, Springer, and ProQuest databases from June to July 2021. Using English keywords, three journals are obtained; through Indonesian, six journals are obtained. The results of nine journals that have been analyzed by researchers as a whole are 57.5% of good family spiritual and 52.5% moderate family anxiety. This decrease in anxiety was caused by the spiritual services provided to respondents in the form of praying. The spiritual approach can be used as input for nurses to provide interventions to all patients' families in the hospital, especially those who experience anxiety.

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