Hormonal SystemEvidence & Dosage
Endocrine glands, hormone axes, feedback loops — how hormones steer behavior and metabolism.
Evidence at a glance
- Total studies
- 235
- With abstract
- 47
- Meta / Systematic / RCT
- 4
- Highly cited
- 5
- Publication years
- 2017–2026
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The effect of functional electrical stimulation of the legs on cardiopulmonary function and quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis
SAGE Open Medicine2024n=7321154 influential citations<h4>Introduction</h4>Functional electrical stimulation is important for the rehabilitation of patients with chronic heart failure. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials compared the efficacy of functional electrical…
The benefits and risks of menopause hormone therapy for the cardiovascular system in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
BMC Womens Health2024n=44,639Meta-Analysis84 influential citations<h4>Background</h4>Menopause hormone therapy (MHT), as an effective method to alleviate the menopause-related symptoms of women, its benefits, risks, and potential influencing factors for the cardiovascular system of postmenopausal women…
Effects of Auricular Stimulation on Inflammatory Parameters: Results of a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Neuromodulation2025n=112Meta-Analysis35 influential citations<h4>Background</h4>The number of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) using auricular stimulation (AS) techniques, such as transauricular vagus nerve stimulation, auricular electrostimulation, auricular acupuncture, and acupressure in…
Finding: Auricular stimulation was associated with a significant reduction in serum C-reactive protein, tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6, and interleukin-10.
Administration of growth hormone improves endometrial function in women undergoing in vitro fertilization: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Hum Reprod Update2022n=242Meta-Analysis32 influential citationsBACKGROUND The positive effects of growth hormone (GH) on IVF are often attributed to improvements in oocyte and embryo quality. While emerging evidence emphasizes GH-induced improvements in the endometrium, these results are…
Effects of resveratrol supplementation on bone quality: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
BMC Complement Med Ther2021n=698Meta-Analysis16 influential citationsBackground The results from clinical trials have revealed that the effects of resveratrol supplementation on bone mineral density (BMD) and bone biomarkers are inconsistent. Our objective was to determine the effects of resveratrol…
Effectiveness of training programs based on mindfulness in reducing psychological distress and promoting well-being in medical students: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Systematic Reviews20234 influential citationsBackground Medical schools have used mindfulness meditation as a strategy to assist students in stress management. This study aimed to seek evidence regarding the effectiveness of mindfulness-based training programs in reducing…
The effects of chronic and acute physical activity on working memory performance in healthy participants: a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Systematic Reviews20173 influential citations<h4>Background</h4>Understanding how physical activity (PA) influences cognitive function in populations with cognitive impairments, such as dementia, is an increasingly studied topic yielding numerous published systematic reviews. In…
Role of preoperative intravenous iron therapy to correct anemia before major surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Systematic Reviews2021n=1,0393 influential citationsBackground Preoperative anemia is a common comorbidity that often necessitates allogeneic blood transfusion (ABT). As there is a risk associated with blood transfusions, preoperative intravenous iron (IV) has been proposed to increase the…
Falls prevention interventions for community-dwelling older adults: systematic review and meta-analysis of benefits, harms, and patient values and preferences
Systematic Reviews20243 influential citations<h4>Background</h4>About 20-30% of older adults (≥ 65 years old) experience one or more falls each year, and falls are associated with substantial burden to the health care system, individuals, and families from resulting injuries,…
Comparison of robot-assisted versus fluoroscopy-guided transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) for lumbar degenerative diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trails and cohort studies
Systematic Reviews20243 influential citations<h4>Background</h4>As an emerging technology in robot-assisted (RA) surgery, the potential benefits of its application in transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) lack substantial support from current evidence.<h4>Objective</h4>We…
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