42,335 papers found

INTRODUCTION: Many theories have been proposed about the etiology of autism. One is related to brain connectivity in patients with autism. Several studies have reported brain connectivity changes in autism disease. This study was performed on Electroencephalogram (EEG) studies that evaluated patients with autism, using…

The aim of this review is to examine the effects of COVID-19 on Tuberculosis (TB) management and to highlight evidence of the extent of TB and COVID-19 co-infection. Current findings on TB and COVID-19 have been identified using six databases: Pubmed, Science Direct, Pubmed Central, MedXRiv, Wiley, and Google Scholar.…

Colorectal cancer is ranked as the fourth malignant cause of mortality. With the tremendous revolution in the modern medical techniques, minimally invasive approaches have been incorporated into rectal surgery. The effectiveness of surgical procedures is usually measured by a combination of qualitative (quality of life…

OBJECTIVES: The review aims to study dental implant placement purposefulness for patients who have been treated or are on treatment with bisphosphonate medication. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Structured search strategy was applied on electronic databases: MEDLINE, PubMed, PubMed Central and ResearchGate. Scientific publicat…

BACKGROUND: Few studies have demonstrated the prevalence of burnout in the specialty of plastic surgery. Therefore, the objective of this systematic literature review and meta-analysis was to analyze the prevalence of burnout among plastic surgeons and residents in plastic surgery. METHODS: The PRISMA statement for sy…

The aim of this systematic review and subsequent meta-analysis was to elaborate the efficacy of laser pulpotomy over the formocresol pulpotomy of human primary teeth. Published materials in the MedLine were looked for through "PUBMED" and "PUBMED CENTRAL". The MESH terms of "Laser", "Pulpotomy", "Primary teeth", and "C…

OBJECTIVE: To review the evidence on the safety of neuromuscular electrical stimulation when used in the intensive care unit. METHODS: A systematic review was conducted; a literature search was performed of the MEDLINE (via PubMed), PEDro, Cochrane CENTRAL and EMBASE databases, and a further manual search was performe…

The management of Crohn's disease involves immunosuppressive protocols in a step-up approach that progresses through a therapeutic pyramid with several tiers of medication. Medications at the top are considered more potent but present greater risk. A new top-down approach to therapy inverts this procedure, using top-ti…

OBJECTIVES: To systematically review and meta-analyze the effectiveness of yoga for menopausal symptoms. METHODS: Medline (via PubMed), the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Scopus were screened through to February 21, 2017 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing the effects of yoga on meno…

How does scientific research affect the world around us? Being able to answer this question is of great importance in order to appropriately channel efforts and resources in science. The impact by scientists in academia is currently measured by citation based metrics such as h-index, i-index and citation counts. These…

INTRODUCTION: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune inflammatory disease of the central nervous system. MS is characterised by nerve demyelination that can alter nerve transmission and lead to such symptoms as fatigue, muscle weakness, and impaired motor function. There are 47 000 people with MS in Spain. Vibra…

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the effectiveness of Azadirachta indica (neem)-based herbal mouthrinse in improving plaque control and gingival health. METHODS: Literature search was accomplished using electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and EMBASE…

OBJECTIVE: Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) is the most important nosocomial infection in intensive care units (ICUs). Our objective was to assess whether daily bathing with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) would significantly result in the reduction of VAP. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Meta-analysis of randomized control…

PURPOSE: The typical toxidrome in organophosphate (OP) poisoning comprises of the Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation, Gastric cramps, Emesis (SLUDGE) symptoms. However, several other manifestations are described. We review the spectrum of symptoms and signs in OP poisoning as well as the different approache…

OBJECTIVE: This paper develops a conceptual framework for performance measurement as a pilot study on holistic hospital management in the Japanese healthcare context. METHODS: We primarily used two data sources as well as expert statements obtained through interviews: a systematic review of literature and a questionna…

Positive influences of physical activity both on many chronic diseases and on preservation of mobility are well documented. But chronically ill or mobility restricted elderly living in their own homes are difficult to reach for interventions. The general practitioner's (GP) surgery offers one of the few opportunities t…

PURPOSE: We present a case of a young male with a history of ureterosigmoidostomy who presented with hip pain, the subsequent workup of which revealed metastatic bone lesions from a primary sigmoid signet ring cell adenocarcinoma. METHODS: Review of literature was conducted using databases PubMed Medline (1966-current…

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…