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Sexual dysfunctions are common side effects reported by patients during antidepressant treatment. When they occur, patients often discontinue psychopharmacological therapy, with a negative impact on the underlying psychiatric disease. Recently, great attention has been paid to the use of nutraceuticals in the managemen…

Acta Informatica Medica journal (www.actainformmed.org), as Biomedical Informatics journal, during past 30 years of existing played important role in distribution of knowledge and experience within this scientific field, by publishing contributions of the biomedical experts from worlwide and spreading of Biomedical inf…

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a multi-system endocrinopathy that affects women of reproductive age. Due to features that coincide with puberty, it frequently remains undiagnosed in adolescent females. The lack of evidence on management alternatives has resulted in significant variation in practice. This systema…

BACKGROUND: This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) will aim to assess the efficacy and safety of Yukmijihwang-hwan for type 2 diabetes without complications. METHODS: To identify eligible studies, we will perform a systematic search of the following electronic databases: MEDLIN…

INTRODUCTION: Fears of relapse in people diagnosed with schizophrenia have long been recognised as an impediment to recovery and wellbeing. However, the extent of the empirical basis for the fear of relapse concept is unclear. A systematic review is required to collate available evidence and define future research dire…

Surveillance forms the basis for response to disease outbreaks, including COVID-19. Herein, we identified the COVID-19 surveillance systems and the associated challenges in 13 African countries.We conducted a comprehensive narrative review of peer-reviewed literature published between January 2020 and April 2021 in Pub…

 is a Gram-negative microorganism that causes chronic dyspepsia, gastritis, mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma, and gastric adenocarcinoma. Various antibiotic regimens are employed to eradicate it; however, antibiotic resistance has skyrocketed in recent years, resulting in a reduction in eradicatio…

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported disproportionate health disparities with respect to disease for Blacks/African Americans (AAs) compared to Whites in the USA. In this paper, we identify and compare the factors involved in creating these disparities among these populations…

INTRODUCTION: Although healing abutments are designated for single use by most implant manufacturers, it is common practice for clinicians to reuse healing abutments. However, there is a lack of adequate references that describe detailed sterilization protocols for reuse of healing abutments. OBJECTIVES: The purpose o…

INTRODUCTION: The G-spot, a putative erogenous area in the anterior vaginal wall, is a widely accepted concept in the mainstream media, but controversial in medical literature. AIM: Review of the scientific data concerning the existence, location, and size of the G-spot. METHODS: Search on Pubmed, Pubmed Central, Coc…

BACKGROUND: The ultrasound examination is a surface technique with an accurate diagnosis of pathological processes adjacent to the pleural line. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the role of hand-held ultrasound devices (visual stethoscopes) in the diagnosis of peripheral lung disease. METHODS: We conducted a s…

Adaptive algorithms for controlling orthosis emerged to overcome significant problems with automatic biosignal classification and personalized rehabilitation. Smart orthoses are evolving fast and need a better human-machine interaction performance since biosignals, feedback, and motor control dynamically change and mus…

OBJECTIVE: To identify the outcomes of physical function, physical fitness, training, and cuff parameters, used in BFRT in ACL rehabilitation. METHODS: This scoping review was initiated on April 25th, 2020, according to the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). Relevant literature was identified searching…

BACKGROUND: Carotid cavernous fistulas (CCFs) are pathologic connections between the carotid arteries and the cavernous sinus and have been classically treated with endovascular coil embolization, although flow diverters have been used for treatment successfully multiple times. The aim of this study is to systematicall…

BACKGROUND: The aim of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the difference in treatment outcomes between sub-gingival placement of chlorhexidine chip (CHX chip) in adjunct to scaling and root planing (SRP) and SRP alone for the management of periodontal pockets in patients suffering from chronic periodontitis. METHODS:…

OBJECTIVES: A review of qualitative studies exploring Pilates-trained physiotherapists and their patients' perspectives and experiences of Pilates, aiming to improve practice and provide a deeper insight into the way this method is being utilized along with its effects on participants. DESIGN: Qualitative evidence syn…

BACKGROUND: Citrus limon, a Mediterranean-grown citrus species of plants belonging to the Rutaceae family, occupies a place of an impressive range of food and medicinal uses with considerable value in the economy of the fruit of the country. Citrus fruits are economically important with large-scale production of both t…

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this review is to identify the role of joint mobilization for individuals with Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). METHODS: A systematic search of 5 electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and SPORTDiscus) was performed to identify eligible full…

BACKGROUND: Artificial intelligence (AI) provides opportunities to identify the health risks of patients and thus influence patient safety outcomes. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this systematic literature review was to identify and analyze quantitative studies utilizing or integrating AI to address and report clinical-le…

CONTEXT: Kimura et Migo (Orchidaceae) is a naturally occurring precious traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) originally used in treating yin-deficiency diseases. The main active substances ofare polysaccharides (DOP). Recent findings highlighted the potential of DOP as a promising natural material for medical use with a…