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Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (CEOT) is a rare benign neoplasm, and few cases of multiple lesions have been published. This article reports the case of a 26-year-old male patient with bilateral gingival lesions near the maxillary canines and a hard tumor on the left side of the mandible. All lesions presented…

We reviewed previously published meta-analyses of neurofeedback applied to children with ADHD and conducted a new meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that updates previous results and incorporates methodological modifications.Searches were carried out through PubMed, Sage, PsycINFO, SpringerLink, and P…

A Central nervous system (CNS) disease is the one which affects either the spinal cord or brain and causing neurological or psychiatric complications. During the nineteenth century, modern medicines have occupied the therapy for many ailments and are widely used these days. Herbal medicines have often maintained popula…

OBJECTIVE: Rosai-Dorfman disease (RDD) is a rare idiopathic, non-neoplastic histioproliferative disease. Central nervous system (CNS) manifestations are extremely rare. In this paper, we describe a 6-year-old boy with intracranial RDD mimicking multiple meningiomas both clinically and radiologically. We reviewed the li…

PURPOSE: This review summarizes current evidence related to the audiologic management of children with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD). METHOD: A systematic search of the literature was conducted in 25 electronic databases (e.g., PubMed, CINAHL, and ERIC) using key words such as auditory neuropathy, audit…

AIMS: To review the literature on detection of risky drinking to compare early identification based on everyday clinical encounters with systematic screening. We also reviewed specific clinical signs that have been suggested to be used as indicators of risky drinking. METHODS: A literature review was performed in PubM…

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this review was to compare peri-implant mucositis and gingivitis with respect to the pathogenesis aspects. SEARCH STRATEGY: An electronic search was performed up to June 2010 based on the PubMed database of the National Library of Medicine and The Cochrane Library of the Cochrane Collaborati…

OBJECTIVES: To determine whether clomiphene citrate (CC) can be implicated as a cause for central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) and other visual disturbances. METHODS: For this systematic review, we performed a search of the following databases: PubMed (1976 to November 2009), Medline Plus 2009, Cochrane Library (1996…

Vascular function serves as a prognostic marker for cardiovascular disease and may exhibit seasonal variations due to lifestyle and environmental factors. Our systematic review aimed to determine whether seasonal variations in vascular function are present. We conducted a search of five databases (MEDLINE via PubMed, C…

Botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs), derived from Clostridium botulinum, have been employed to treat a range of central and peripheral neurological disease. Some studies indicate that BoNT may be beneficial for pain conditions as well. It has been hypothesized that BoNTs may exert their analgesic effects by preventing the re…

BACKGROUND: Postoperative pain is one of the most feared complications of total knee arthroplasty. Recently, randomized controlled trials have compared the efficacy of duloxetine in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. However, there is no definite answer as to the efficacy and safety of duloxetine. METHODS: R…

The formulation of nanoscale systems with well-defined sizes and shapes is of great interest in applications such as drug and gene delivery, diagnostics and imaging. Dendrimers are polymers that have attracted interest due to their size, shape, branching length, amine density, and surface functionalities. These unique…

BACKGROUND: Phthalates are widely used in the plastics industry. Di-2-Ethylhexyl Phthalate (DEHP) is one of the most important phthalate metabolites that disrupt the function of endocrine glands. Exposure to DEHP causes numerous effects on animals, humans, and the environment. Low doses of DEHP increase neurotoxicity i…

OBJECTIVES: This paper briefly describes the therapeutic mechanisms underlying hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), and reviews data concerning its effects and efficacy in Parkinson's disease (PD) and fibromyalgia (FM). METHODS: The studies included in this review all evaluated the effect of HBOT in patients with disease…

BACKGROUND: Encephalitis and meningoencephalitis are severe, sometime life-threatening infections of the central nervous system. Travellers may be exposed to a variety of neurotropic pathogens. AIMS: We propose to review known infectious causes of encephalitis in adults acquired outside Europe, and how to identify the…

Posterior fossa houses very vital and sensitive structures namely midbrain, pons, medulla, and cerebellum. These structures are irrigated by vertebral, posterior inferior cerebellar, anterior inferior cerebellar, and superior cerebellar arteries. Parts of brain located in posterior fossa control important parts of body…

Amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS) are the second most commonly used illicit drugs in the world, after cannabis. The production of ATS has increased worldwide, including in the Middle East. This review aims to assess ATS use in the Islamic Republic of Iran. PubMed, Scientific Information Database (a national database) a…

INTRODUCTION: Use of fibrinogen concentrate among cardiac anesthetists is growing especially for the benefits related to the reduction in the administration of bleeding and allogeneic blood components, which are exacerbated by cardiopulmonary bypass. Moreover, these products underwent complete viral inactivation, reduc…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To determine if capnography, in addition to standard monitoring, identified more respiratory complications than standard monitoring alone. DESIGN: Meta-analysis. SETTING: University medical center. MEASUREMENTS: The electronic databases PubMed, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library (Cochrane Reviews, CENTRAL…

BACKGROUND: To assess the benefits and harm of dietary and lifestyle interventions during pregnancy to improve maternal and infant outcomes for pregnant women who are overweight or obese. METHODS: Randomized controlled trials comparing any form of dietary or lifestyle intervention during pregnancy for women who are ov…