About me

Literature Searches Support is a part-time one-(wo)man-business (information specialist freelancer), which offers students and researchers help and support with their search strategy in several (bio)medical databases.

Hi, I am Christa Niehot and I have experience with searching for literature for different kind of reviews. In 2001 I graduated from my study of information sciences (IDM) at The Hague in the Netherlands, where one of the main skills was performing literature searches. During my time at the Medical Library of the Erasmus MC (Rotterdam, the Netherlands) I learned how to optimize searches and deduplicate them in EndNote. I have experience with the syntax of Ovid (Embase, Medline, PsycINFO), Embase.com, Web of Science and EBSCOhost (CINAHL).

When your own institutional librarian/information specialist is not able to assist you, and/or you want an extra pair of eyes or hands, you can ask for my help. Refer to my price list for my rates.

I am registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce under KvK-number 83542981 and I am also a part of WHO iSupplier.

I have worked on different guidelines for EACTS (European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery). 

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Publications

As author

  • Amiri M, Meçani R, Llanaj E, Niehot CD, Phillips TL, Goldie K, Kolb J, Muka T, Daughtry H. (2024). Calcium Hydroxylapatite (CaHA) and Aesthetic Outcomes: A Systematic Review of Controlled Clinical Trials. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2024 Mar 14;13(6):1686.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13061686. 
  • Amiri M, Meçani R, Niehot CD, Phillips T, Kolb J, Daughtry H, Muka T. (2023). Skin regeneration-related mechanisms of Calcium Hydroxylapatite (CaHA): a systematic review. Frontiers in medicine (Lausanne). 2023 
    https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2023.1195934 
  • Koeckerling D, Raguindin PF, Kastrati L, Bernhard S, Barker J, Centeno ACQ, Raeisi-Dehkordi H, Khatami F, Niehot C, Lejay A, Szeberin Z, Behrendt CA, Nordanstig J, Muka T, Baumgartner I. Endovascular revascularization strategies for aortoiliac and femoropopliteal artery disease: a meta-analysis. European Heart Journal. 2023 Jan 31:ehac722.
    https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehac722. 
  • Llanaj E., Ahanchi N.S., Dizdari H., Taneri P.E., Niehot C.D., Wehrli F., Khatami F., Raeisi-Dehkordi H., Kastrati L., Bano A., Glisic M., Muka T. (2022). Buckwheat and cardiometabolic health: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Personalized Medicine. 2022; 12(12):1940.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm12121940
  • Valido E., Stoyanov J., Gorreja F., Stojic S., Niehot C.D., Kiefte-de Jong J., Llanaj E., Muka T., Glisic M. (2022). Systematic review of the role of buckwheat consumption on gastrointestinal health. Nutrients. 2022 Dec 20;15(1):1.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15010001
  • Submitted: van Egmond J., van de Graaf F., Niehot C., Verburg H., Mathijssen N. (2022). Perioperative systemic corticosteroids in primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review
  • Kengsakul M., Nieuwenhuyzen-de Boer G.M., Udomkarnjananun S., Kerr S.J., Niehot C.D., van Beekhuizen HJ. (2022). Factors predicting postoperative morbidity after cytoreductive surgery for ovarian cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of gynecologic oncology, 2022;33(4):e53. Epub 2022 Jun 7.
    https://doi.org/10.3802/jgo.2022.33.e53.
    PMID: 35712967; PMCID: PMC9250852.
  • Kengsakul, M., Nieuwenhuyzen-de Boer, G. M., Bijleveld, A. H. J., Udomkarnjananun, S., Kerr, S. J., Niehot, C. D., & van Beekhuizen, H. J. (2021). Survival in advanced-stage epithelial ovarian cancer patients with cardiophrenic lymphadenopathy who underwent cytoreductive surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Cancers, 2021;13(19), 5017–5017. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers13195017
  • Linschoten R.C.A., Visser E., Niehot C.D., Van der Woude J., Hazelzet J.A., Noord D. & West R.L. (2021). Systematic review: societal cost of illness of inflammatory bowel Linschoten RCA, Visser E, Niehot CD, et al. Systematic review: societal cost of illness of inflammatory bowel disease is increasing due to biologics and varies between continents. Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics. 2021;54(3):234-248. doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.16445
  • Houck, C. A., Groot, N. M. S., N. de, Kardys, I.I., Niehot, C. D., Bogers, A. J. J. C.,A., & Mouws, E. M. J. P. E. (2020). Outcomes of atrial arrhythmia surgery in patients with Houck, CA, Groot, N.M.S. (Natasja) de, Kardys, I. (Isabella), Niehot, C.D, Bogers, A.J.J.C. (Ad), Mouws, E.M.J.P. (Elisabeth). Outcomes of atrial arrhythmia surgery in patients with congenital heart disease: a systematic review. Stroke vol 9 no 19. 2020. doi: https://doi.org/10.1161/jaha.120.016921
  • Laan M van der, Niehot C. Kinderboekenweekideeënboek 2003 : Diep in het donkere bos. Rotterdam: Onderwijsinformatiecentrum; 2003.
  • Niehot C. Dood en verdriet : een literatuuroverzicht. Rotterdam: Onderwijsinformatiecentrum; 2003.

Acknowledgements

  • Nguyen NT, Ragamin A, Rietman AB, Nijsten TEC, Schappin R. Shared symptomatology between atopic dermatitis, ADHD and autism spectrum disorder: a protocol for a systematic scoping review. BMJ Open. 2024 Jun 25;14(6):e081280. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-081280. PMID: 38925697; PMCID: PMC11202723
  • Windt AEV, Langenberg LC, Colaris JW, Eygendaal D. Which radial head fractures are best treated surgically? EFORT Open Rev. 2024 May 10;9(5):413-421. doi: 10.1530/EOR-24-0035. PMID: 38726982; PMCID: PMC11099579.
  • Stassen HS, Atalik T, Haagsma JA, Wolvius EB, Verdonschot RJCG, Rozeboom AVJ. Effect of helmet use on maxillofacial injuries due to bicycle and scooter accidents: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2023 Apr 6:S0901-5027(23)00014-0. doi: 10.1016/j.ijom.2023.01.013
  • Gómez-Ochoa SA, Pitton M, Valente LG, Sosa Vesga CD, Largo J, Quiroga-Centeno AC, Hernández Vargas JA, Trujillo-Cáceres SJ, Muka T, Cameron DR, Que YA. Efficacy of phage therapy in preclinical models of bacterial infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet Microbe. 2022. November 10; in press. doi: 10.1016/S2666-5247(22)00288-9
  • Jiskoot G, van der Kooi, AL, Busschbach J, Laven J, Beerthuizen A. Cognitive behavioural therapy for depression in women with PCOS: systematic review and meta-analysis. Reprod BioMed Online. Reprod Biomed Online. 2022 Sep;45(3):599-607. 2022 May 11; in press. doi: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2022.05.001
  • Langmuur SJJ, Amesz JH, Veen KM, Bogers AJJC, Manintveld OC, Taverne YJHJ. Normothermic Ex Situ Heart Perfusion With the Organ Care System for Cardiac Transplantation: A Meta-analysis. Transplantation. 2022 Sep 1;106(9):1745-1753. Transplantation. 2022 May 27. doi: 10.1097/TP.0000000000004167. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35618669
  • Goetstouwers S, Kempink D, The B, Eygendaal D, van Oirschot B, van Bergen CJ. Three-dimensional printing in paediatric orthopaedic surgery. World J Orthop. 2022 Jan 18;13(1):1-10. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v13.i1.1. PMID: 35096533; PMCID: PMC8771415.
  • Yang C, Kors JA, Ioannou S, John LH, Markus AF, Rekkas A, de Ridder MAJ, Seinen TM, Williams RD, Rijnbeek PR. Trends in the conduct and reporting of clinical prediction model development and validation: a systematic review. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2022 Apr 13;29(5):983-989. doi: 10.1093/jamia/ocac002. PMID: 35045179
  • Vles MD, Terng NCO, Zijlstra K, Mureau MAM, Corten EML. Virtual and augmented reality for preoperative planning in plastic surgical procedures: a systematic review. Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery. 2020;73(11):1951-1959.
    doi:10.1016/j.bjps.2020.05.081
  • Al-Hassany L, Haas J, Piccininni M, Kurth T, Maassen Van Den Brink A, Rohmann JL. Giving researchers a headache – sex and gender differences in migraine. Frontiers in neurology. 2020;11. doi:10.3389/fneur.2020.549038
  • Stigt AC van, Dik WA, Kamphuis LSJ, Smits BM, Montfrans JM van, Hagen PM van, Dalm VASH, IJspeert H. What Works When Treating Granulomatous Disease in Genetically Undefined CVID? A Systematic Review. Frontiers in immunology. 2020;11:606389.
    doi:10.3389/fimmu.2020.606389
  • Cornelis C, den Hartog SJ, Bastemeijer CM, Roozenbeek B, Nederkoorn PJ, Van den Berg-Vos RM. Patient-reported experience measures in stroke care: a systematic review. Stroke. 2021;Strokeaha120034028:120034028. doi:10.1161/STROKEAHA.120.034028
  • van de Sande, D., van Genderen, M.E., Huiskens, J. et al. Moving from bytes to bedside: a systematic review on the use of artificial intelligence in the intensive care unit. 2021, Intensive Care Medicine
    doi:10.1007/s00134-021-06446-7
  • Both T, Dalm VASH, Richardson SA, van Schie N, van den Broek LM, de Vries AC, van Hagen PM, Rombach SM. Inflammatory bowel disease in primary immunodeficiency disorders is a heterogeneous clinical entity requiring an individualized treatment strategy: A systematic review. Autoimmune Reviews. 2021 Aug;20(8):102872.
    doi: 10.1016/j.autrev.2021.102872