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Chitosan is a natural polysaccharide extracted from the shells of crustaceans that has been proposed as a scaffold in tissue engineering. Certain studies have proven a greater osseointegration of titanium surfaces that are functionalized with chitosan. The MEDLINE, CENTRAL, PubMed, and Web of Science databases were ele…

The prototype version of the full-text corpus of Genomics & Informatics has recently been archived in a GitHub repository. The full-text publications of volumes 10 through 17 are also directly downloadable from PubMed Central (PMC) as XML files. During the Biomedical Linked Annotation Hackathon 6 (BLAH6), we experiment…

OBJECTIVE: To review hot issues and future direction of renal tumor biopsy (RTB) technique. DATA SOURCES: The literature concerning or including RTB technique in English was collected from PubMed published from 1990 to 2015. STUDY SELECTION: We included all the relevant articles on RTB technique in English, with no l…

PURPOSE: To review the epidemiological and clinical evidence for the association between oral contraceptives (OCs) and uterine leiomyoma (UL). METHODS: Several databases (Pubmed, Cochrane Central, OVID, SpringerLink, Clinical Evidence, and Google scholar) and reference lists were searched through March 2012 with no re…

PURPOSE: Subthreshold laser has been proposed as a potentially safer and more effective alternative for patients with acute central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC). Hence, the objective of the this systematic review was to assess the efficacy and safety of subthreshold laser treatment for acute CSC. METHODS: We perform…

OBJECTIVE: To collect the available evidence about the effectiveness of pain neuroscience education (PNE) on pain, disability, and psychosocial factors in patients with chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain and central sensitization (CS). METHODS: A systematic review was conducted. Searches were performed on Pubmed, PEDr…

BACKGROUND: Central precocious puberty (CPP) is a precocious puberty due to premature activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis (HPG). MKRN3 defects are well-known causes of CPP, while DLK1 mutations were recently identified in a few patients with CPP. METHODS: The study was approved by the Institutional R…

Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA), a scarring alopecia that commonly affects women of African descent, can be challenging to manage, and there are limited treatment modalities available. The use of natural ingredients for nonscarring hair loss has gained popularity among patients, but has not been previou…

Background Central adrenal insufficiency (CAI) is characterized by impaired adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) secretion because of a disease or injury to the hypothalamus or the pituitary, leading to a reduced cortisol production. CAI suspicion arises more frequently in patients with pituitary tumors, cranial irradiation/surg…

Tension-type headache (TTH) is the most prevalent primary headache disorder worldwide, contributing substantially to individual disability and global socioeconomic burden. Despite its high prevalence, TTH remains clinically heterogeneous, with episodic and chronic forms influenced by the dynamic interplay of peripheral…

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are essential in neonatal intensive care units for prolonged venous access. Despite their benefits, PICCs are associated with multiple complications. This scoping review mapped incidents and adverse events related to PICC use in neonates. METHODS AND…

INTRODUCTION: Invasive fungal infections affecting the central nervous system (CNS) are a major health concern worldwide associated with high mortality rates. Their increased incidence is largely due to an increase in the vulnerable immunocompromised population, changing environmental factors, and development of more a…

OBJECTIVES: Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRHa) is the first choice for the treatment of patients with central precocious puberty (CPP). However, the effects of GnRHa on the endocrine system of CPP patients, including insulin sensitivity, lipid level, thyroid function, bone mineral density (BMD), and testosterone (T…

BACKGROUND: Sildenafil is a selective phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension. It is available over the counter in many countries. While there have been a few reports of retinal vascular occlusion following sildenafil consumption, most cases have othe…

AIM: To examine the incidence and risk factors for asymptomatic peripherally inserted central catheter-related thrombosis (PICC-RT). DESIGN: We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis following the PRISMA guidelines. METHODS: The review was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42020186732). A systematic search of EMBAS…

BACKGROUND: During gait training in persons with central nervous system (CNS) movement disorders, virtual reality (VR) can offer added value by providing task-specific gait training in more interactive and motivating environments. OBJECTIVE: To summarize current evidence for the effectiveness of VR-enhanced gait train…

Conventional pancreatic resections for pancreatic neck and body diseases include pancreaticoduodenectomy, distal pancreatectomy with or without splenectomy, and total pancreatectomy. Recent studies have reported encouraging results of non-traditional pancreatic resections, including central pancreatectomy (CP), for cen…

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this meta-analysis was to examine the effectiveness of silver-impregnated central venous catheters (CVCs) in preventing catheter bacterial colonization and catheter-related blood stream infections (CRBSIs). METHODS: PubMed, Cochrane, and Embase databases were searched up to April 30, 2014. S…

INTRODUCTION: Sjögren's disease is an autoimmune condition that may have neurological involvement. Rituximab is a monoclonal antibody against CD20 that has shown potential in the management of central and peripheral neuropathy in lymphomas and some autoimmune disease. There is limited data on the efficacy of ritux…

Patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGIE) and colonoscopy often experience discomfort, including anxiety, abdominal pain, and bloating. The efficacy of musculoskeletal manipulation (e.g., massage) for these symptoms remains unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to clarify its efficac…