CIDRAP

Review of 200 novel human viruses over a century a reminder that pathogen emergence isn’t rare

A systematic review of more than 200 studies published in BMC Infectious Diseases on human viruses over more than a century ...
BMJ

Exercise as medicine for depressive symptoms? A systematic review and meta-analysis with meta-regression

Objective To estimate the efficacy of exercise on depressive symptoms compared with non-active control groups and to determine the moderating effects of exercise on depression and the presence of ...
BMJ Global Health

Medical specialists in LMICs: a systematic review and best-fit framework synthesis of the evidence on their roles and contribution to health systems

Background Medical specialists are integral to the medical workforce and play a pivotal role in referral systems. However, in ...

Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio may aid risk stratification in depressive disorder

An elevated neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is significantly associated with increased risk of depressive disorder (DD) ...
Medscape

Weight-Loss Interventions Linked to Decreased Psoriasis Severity and Improved Quality of Life

A systematic review and meta-analysis finds that weight-loss interventions are associated with decreased psoriasis severity ...
BMJ

Management of plantar heel pain: a best practice guide informed by a systematic review, expert clinical reasoning and patient values

Objective To develop a best practice guide for managing people with plantar heel pain (PHP). Methods Mixed-methods design including systematic review, expert interviews and patient survey. Data ...