42,368 papers found

The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to identify significant risk factors for perforation in gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection. Studies published in the English language were searched for in Embase, WEB OF SCIENCE, Medline (PubMed and Ovid) and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trial…

INTRODUCTION: Pancreatic surgery is a large and complex field of research. Several evidence gaps exist for specific diseases or surgical procedures. An overview on existing knowledge is needed to plan and prioritise future research. The aim of this project is to create a systematic and living evidence map of pancreatic…

BACKGROUND: Although out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) survivors' physiological outcomes have been addressed, less is known on the holistic needs of individuals after OHCA, which hinders our ability to prioritize care around what really matters to survivors. AIM: The aim of this study was to interpretatively synth…

BACKGROUND: Angiogenesis is an essential physiological process for growth and maintenance of the body. Especially its role becomes indispendable during the embryonic development stage but lacks in adults with some exceptions like while wound repair and menstrual cycle. It is a tightly regulated process and relies on th…

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to characterize the patterns and trends in the editorial process and features of the first decade of Pharmacy Practice, with the final goal of initiating a benchmarking process to enhance the quality of the journal. METHODS: Metadata of all of the articles published from 2006 issue…

Cancer screening guidelines recommend that women over 50 years regularly be screened for breast, cervical and colorectal cancers. Population-based screening programs use performance indicators to monitor uptake for each type of cancer screening, but integrated measures of adherence across multiple screenings are rarely…

BACKGROUND: Oral diseases are among the major public health problems and the commonest of chronic diseases that affect mankind. The application of natural products for the control of oral diseases is considered as an interesting alternative to synthetic antimicrobials due to their lower negative impact, and for the eff…

AIMS: The views of parents/caregivers about food programs in schools internationally is not well understood. This review aimed to synthesise what parents/caregivers identify as the key features of school food programs and their perspectives of these programs globally. METHODS: A mixed papers review was undertaken with…

BACKGROUND: The occupational hazards of glutaraldehyde are well known; the possibility of harm to the patients has been highlighted in the form of isolated reports only. OBJECTIVE: To synthesize evidence for contact mucosal injury or injury due to intraperitoneal instillation of glutaraldehyde following its use during…

INTRODUCTION: Wounds are invariably dressed postoperatively but the evidence for the timing of dressing changes is limited. This meta-analysis evaluated whether the relative risk of wound infection varies depending on when dressings are changed. METHODS: A frequentist random-effects network meta-analysis was conducted…

INTRODUCTION: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) refers to damage to brain tissue by mechanical or blunt force via trauma. TBI is often associated with impaired cognitive abilities, like difficulties in memory, learning, attention, and other higher brain functions, that typically remain for years after the injury. Lithium is…

The systematic review investigates the impact of different nutrients and dietary patterns on metabolism and immunity to answer the research question: "Can personalized nutritional approaches boost immunity?" The importance of diet in supporting the immune system has come to light in today's environment, where a st…

OBJECTIVE: This article aims to provide an evaluation of the psychometric properties of the instruments of oral health literacy in adults. METHODS: An electronic search for instrument studies was performed in the PubMed, PubMed Central, ScienceDirect, Scopus, EMBASE, and PsycINFO databases to find articles published u…

Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) causes various diseases in different age groups. Neurological manifestations of HIV are common and add to morbidity and mortality. It was previously thought that the central nervous system (CNS) was involved only in the advanced stages of the disease. However, recent evidence…

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation with CPR (eCPR) or therapeutic hypothermia (TH) seems to be a very effective CPR strategy to save patients with cardiac arrest (CA). Furthermore, the subsequent post-CA neurologic outcomes have become the focus. Therefore, there is an urgent need to find a way to improve survival and…

Fibromyalgia (FM) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often occur together. Patients with FM and IBS present similar symptoms, such as pain and fatigue; this leads to a delay in diagnosis and management. This systematic review explored the shared pathophysiology of these conditions in adults, focusing on the r…

This systematic review analysed the analgesic efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) compared to conventional drug therapy and placebo for postoperative pain in endodontics. PubMed, PubMed Central, Scopus, LILACS, SciELO, Virtual Health Library, Embase and Open Gray were searched. Clinical trials assessing pain int…

INTRODUCTION: Oligodendrocyte progenitor cells (OPCs) are responsible for the generation of myelinating oligodendrocytes and are essential for myelination and repair of the central nervous system (CNS). In past decades, many methods have been presented for the reliable isolation and culture of OPCs to facilitate resear…

OBJECTIVES: This article proposes a specific program of sequences of combinations of movements (SCM) based on motor development stages (MDS) to optimize the sports performance of elite professional athletes (EPAs). DESIGN: Narrative literature review. METHOD: Information on MDS, including biomechanical, physiological…

BACKGROUND: Hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI)) is a known neurotoxin and environmental contaminant. Despite its recognition, the underlying mechanisms by which Cr (VI) induces neurological damage remain insufficiently explored. The complexities of the Central Nervous System (CNS), including the Blood Brain Barrier (BBB) and…