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Funnel plot demonstrating publication bias in the meta-analyses. Each circle represents one study; and the vertical line indicates the weighted mean effect. The funnel plot asymmetry was assessed with Begg and Egger tests. A p value < 0.1 was defined as significant publication bias.
