42,335 papers found

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relationship between physical activity and phase angle. DESIGN: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES: Electronic searches of MEDLINE (via PUBMED), EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL, The Cochrane Library), SciELO, LILACS, SPORTDiscus, Scopus, and We…

INTRODUCTION: Helicobacter pylori infections affect almost 50% of the world population, constituting a risk factor for benign and malignant gastrointestinal diseases. The increased resistance to antibiotic treatment against this infection represents a dilemma in the search of other therapeutic alternatives. OBJECTIVE:…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of high-intensity statin therapy in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). DESIGN: A systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES: Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing high-intensity statin therapy (atorvastatin 80 mg or rosuvastatin 20/40&#x200…

BACKGROUND: Fatigue is reported to occur in up to 92% of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and has been described as the most debilitating of all MS symptoms by 28% to 40% of MS patients. OBJECTIVES: To assess whether carnitine (enteral or intravenous) supplementation can improve the quality of life and reduce the…

BACKGROUND: PFAPA syndrome (periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis and cervical adenitis syndrome) is a rare clinical syndrome of unknown cause usually identified in children. OBJECTIVES: To assess the efficacy of tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) in children with PFAPA. SEARCH STRATEGY: We sear…

AIM: To assess the effectiveness and safety of guide wire electrode versus liquid electrode for intravascular electrocardiography-guided central venous catheter placement in adults. DESIGN: Systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES: We searched the main electronic databases (Cochrane Library, the Joanna Brigg…

PURPOSE: Central corneal thickness, a marker of corneal hydration and metabolism, was reported to increase at high elevations. This study aimed to assess the effect of chronic high-altitude exposure on the central corneal thickness of healthy lowlanders with unoperated corneas, and determine if a relationship exists be…

BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death globally, with a significant burden on the Asian and Central Asian populations. Ethnic discrimination is an emerging determinant of CVD risk, yet comprehensive analyses in these populations are sparse. OBJECTIVES: This systematic review aimed to…

BACKGROUND: It is unclear whether Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) lines are associated with lower complication rates as compared to conventional Central Venous Catheters (CVCs), especially in high risk patients. OBJECTIVE: To compare Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) and catheter-rel…

BACKGROUND: Due to the global increase in aging populations and changes in modern lifestyles, the prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases, cerebrovascular disorders, neuropsychiatrcic conditions, and related ailments is rising, placing an increasing burden on the global public health system. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Al…

The medical journal publishing environment in Korea has changed rapidly since the 2010s owing to the expanded influence of international indexing databases, changes in research performance evaluation systems, and the strengthening of research and publication ethics. Amid these changes, the Journal of Yeungnam Medical S…

BACKGROUND: Several studies have highlighted higher rates of adverse outcomes such as superficial surgical site infection (SSI) in Indigenous populations. However, there is a paucity of literature amalgamating reports of SSI in these populations compared with other ethnic and racial groups. The aim of this review is to…

The most common manifestations characterizing Sjögren's disease (SjD) are extensive ocular and oral dryness due to decreased lacrimal (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) and salivary gland function (xerostomia). Another hallmark of SjD is the presence of autoantibodies. Acinar cells in the exocrine glands express muscari…

This narrative review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) milled, and direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) titanium frameworks in hybrid denture prostheses. A structured PICO analysis and a review of ten publications were used to compare titanium framewo…

The brain-machine interface (BMI), a crucial conduit between the human brain and computers, holds transformative potential for various applications in neuroscience. This manuscript explores the role of micro-engineered neuronal networks (MNNs) in advancing BMI technologies and their therapeutic applications. As the int…

Stroke remains one of the world's greatest causes of disability and death. Insulin resistance (IR) impairs insulin's beneficial effects on the brain and can change the course of illness in post-stroke patients. This review aims to find sufficient evidence to support the causal association of IR in ischemic stroke and w…

PURPOSE: There is an important need for interprofessional practice (IPP) between speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and classroom teachers (CTs) in mainstream schools to support student outcomes. This mixed methods systematic review aimed to synthesize existing literature to describe the experiences of IPP between SLP…

Multiple myeloma is a malignant cancerous condition that is characterized by abnormal plasma cell production and can lead to bone destruction due to increased osteoclastic activity and decreased osteoblastic activity. Many therapeutic therapies are used to treat diseases, such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy. In recen…

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM: Occlusion is associated with all disciplines of dentistry and plays a major role in the longevity of both implant- and tooth-borne restorations. Achieving occlusal harmony ensures balance is established between the dental and myofascial structures, which can be measurably established to high n…