42,326 papers found

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder characterized by abdominal pain related to defecation with a change in bowel habit. Patients with IBS often exhibit increased visceral sensitivity, which can be tested clinically by rectal balloon distension procedures. This paper aims to giv…

The aim of this study was to review emerging data from the fields of nursing, rheumatology, dentistry, gastroenterology, gynecology, neurology, and orthopedics that support or dispute pathophysiologic similarities in pain syndromes studied by each specialty. A literature search was performed through PubMed and Ovid usi…

: The objective of this narrative literature review was to highlight all dental procedures attributable to sectoral waste and to consider possible alternatives in line with the concept of sustainable development.: An extensive search of electronic databases, including the Cochrane Oral Health Group Specialized Register…

It has been theorized that vitamin D deficiency is directly associated with the occurrence of recurrent tonsillopharyngitis. The purpose of this study was to investigate the potential association between vitamin D levels and recurrent tonsillopharyngitis.We searched the databases of PubMed, Scopus and Cochrane Central…

INTRODUCTION: Echinococcosis is a chronic disease caused by Echinococcus species. The central nervous system (CNS) hydatidosis is still a major concern, especially in endemic countries, due to non-specific features and late diagnosis and treatment. This study aimed to provide a systematic review to elucidate the epidem…

Visual illusions have long been used as tools to investigate sensory-perceptual deficits in schizophrenia. Recent conflicting accounts have called into question the assumption of abnormal illusion perception in patients and, therefore, the validity of this approach. Here, we present a systematic review of the current e…

BACKGROUND/AIMS: The present Bayesian network meta-analysis (NMA) was to compare the efficacy of different chemotherapies and autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) in immunoglobulin light-chain (AL) amyloidosis. METHODS: We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Central Register…

BACKGROUND: The objective of this systematic review protocol is to provide the methods for evaluating the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture on the treatment of myasthenia gravis (MG). METHODS AND ANALYSIS: We will search randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on this subject in 8 electronic databases and they are C…

BACKGROUND: The gut-brain axis facilitates a critical bidirectional link and communication between the brain and the gut. Recent studies have highlighted the significance of interactions in the gut-brain axis, with a particular focus on intestinal functions, the nervous system and the brain. Furthermore, researchers ha…

This systematic review wasdesigned to compare the complications of acoustic neuroma surgery via the suboccipital retrosigmoid approach in the sitting versus lateral positions. Searches for randomized trials and observational studies about the complications of acoustic neuroma surgery were performed in five medical data…

AIM: Cavernous malformations in the spinal canal are rare. We review previous reports and present our own case of a cervical intradural extramedullary cavernoma, associated with a ventral cervical rootlet. METHODS: A 65 year old woman presented with radicular pain and paresthesias of the neck and right arm. PubMed sea…

Given that the pigment particles in tattoos have a relaxation time of <10&#xa0;ns, picosecond lasers would be expected to be more effective than nanosecond lasers in tattoo removal. To systematically review the evidence regarding the effectiveness and safety of picosecond lasers for tattoo removal, Pubmed, Cochrane Cen…

BACKGROUND: Horner's syndrome is characterized by the classic triad of eyelid ptosis, miosis and facial anhidrosis and is caused by an interruption of the oculosympathetic nerve pathway somewhere between its origin in the hypothalamus and the eye. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This review is based on own experiences and a dis…

PURPOSE: Cochlear implants have been proven to improve speech and language in children with severe-to-profound hearing loss. This review examines speech and language outcomes in prelingual Arabic-speaking children using cochlear implants. METHODS: A systematic search for articles was performed in PubMed, Scopus, Scien…

Microplastics (MPs) are significant concerns affecting liver health. This is the first comprehensive meta-analysis, evaluating the impact of MPs on liver functions across various animal models, including mice, fish, crabs, and shrimp. Five databases, including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Tri…

Bluetongue disease is an infectious disease transmitted by Culicoides as vectors, mainly infecting ruminants. Because ruminants play an important role in animal husbandry in China, the outbreak of bluetongue disease can cause serious economic losses. Maxent model was applied to predict the distribution of bluetongue in…

The objective of this study was to describe the interventions for the labor reintegration of workers on medical leave due to musculoskeletal and mental health diseases, according to actions related to the worker, the employer, and the workplace. This study consists of a qualitative systematic review, without restrictio…

With the rising worldwide obesity rates, bariatric surgeries are increasing. Although the surgery offers an effective treatment option for weight loss, the procedure causes dramatic physiological and metabolic changes. Animal models in rodents provide a valuable tool for studying the systemic effects of the surgery. Si…

OBJECTIVES: To compare the effectiveness of lasers and topical desensitising agent treatments for dentine hypersensitivity. METHODS: PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), EMBASE and ISI Web of Knowledge were electronically searched without restrictions. Study search, selection, data extract…

OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to present a case and review serotonin syndrome and the risk of occurrence in children and adolescents on multiple psychotropic medications. METHODS: The clinical history of a patient in the University of South Florida's child and adolescent psychiatry clinic is presented. L…