44,715 papers found

OBJECTIVES: Prostate cancer's prevalence is rapidly increasing in Korea, with incidence rates rising by over 13% annually since 2017 according to the Korea Central Cancer Registry, highlighting the need for effective early detection strategies. This study systematically reviews the benefits and harms of PSA-based prost…

OBJECTIVE: Plyometric training (PT) uses the stretch-shortening cycle to enhance force production, commonly used in athletic training and increasingly explored in musculoskeletal (MSK) rehabilitation. However, consensus on its efficacy in MSK rehabilitation remains elusive. The aim of this scoping review is to synthesi…

Chronic pain is a condition that frequently affects patients and communities. There are several treatment options available, including both pharmacological and non-pharmacological. Opioid prescriptions have increased over the past few years, and long-term use of opioids leads to an increased risk of opioid misuse and d…

Tendinopathy is a condition associated with pain and limited function. While upper and lower extremity tendinopathies may have different functional implications, there have been a number of reports supporting different patterns of dysfunction in pain processing and inhibition. The purpose of this scoping review was to…

BACKGROUND: Interactive virtual reality (iVR) has found extensive application as a treatment modality for individuals suffering from persistent musculoskeletal conditions. With the rising application of Interactive Virtual Reality (iVR) in treating chronic musculoskeletal disorders, it is essential to understand its ef…

OBJECTIVE: Investigate the effectiveness of dance intervention to provide evidence of its effects on cognition in people with Parkinson's. METHODS: A study registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023474696), with searches carried out electronically in five databases (PubMed Central®, Embase, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, a…

OBJECTIVES: Recently surface modification techniques have been introduced to dental implants to improve osseointegration, bone formation at the implant surface, and to reduce the occurrence of mucositis and peri-implantitis. The aim of this systematic literature review was to investigate the dependence of the risk of i…

In approximately one-third of individuals with schizophrenia, the illness demonstrates a poor response to standard antipsychotic treatments. Although a relatively small proportion fails to achieve remission after the initial exposure to either first- or second-generation antipsychotic drugs, the condition often becomes…

BACKGROUND: Fecal calprotectin is a valuable biomarker for assessing intestinal inflammation in pediatric gastrointestinal diseases. However, its role, pros, and cons in various conditions must be comprehensively elucidated. AIM: To explore the role of fecal calprotectin in pediatric gastrointestinal diseases, includi…

BACKGROUND: Therapeutic communication (TC) promotes effective patient care, emotional wellbeing, and improves patient outcomes. The purpose of this review was to synthesise evidence on barriers and outcomes of TC between nurses and patients in Africa and to inform future studies and systematic reviews. METHODS: Search…

Diabetes is considered a public health problem worldwide, fostered by population growth, an increase in the overall quality of life, changes in dietary patterns, modifications in lifestyle habits, and the natural process of getting older. To properly control diabetes, the transtheoretical model (TTM) may be useful. Thi…

INTRODUCTION: Carbonic anhydrases (CAs, EC 4.2.1.1) play a pivotal role in the regulation of carbon dioxide , bicarbonate, and hydrogen ions within bacterial cells, ensuring pH homeostasis and facilitating energy production. We conducted a systematic literature search (PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar) to exa…

INTRODUCTION: Identifying risk factors would help consider suicide prevention in any specific population. We aimed to assess suicidal behaviour among university students in the UK. METHODS: An extensive keyword search was conducted through PubMed, Cochrane, CINHAL Plus, PubMed Central, Web of Science, Trip database, a…

The study compares an artificial intelligence technology with traditional manual search of literature databases to assess the accuracy and efficiency of retrieving relevant articles for post-market surveillance of in vitro diagnostic and medical devices under the Medical Device Regulation and In Vitro Diagnostic Medica…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Vascular calcification (VC) is common in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients and is associated with poor cardiovascular outcomes. This study aims to review nutritive pro-calcifying factors of CKD. METHODS: Electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled…

Several studies have shown that an association exists between hyperuricemia and heart failure. Despite several innovative management strategies, heart failure is a significant cause of mortality worldwide. Hyperuricemia in heart failure patients leads to poorer outcomes. Additionally, hyperuricemia can be a strong surr…

Exercise-derived exosomes have been identified as novel players in mediating cell-to-cell communication in the beneficial effects of improving cardiovascular disease (CVD). This review aimed to systematically investigate exosomes as delivery tools for the benefits of exercise in the prevention and treatment of CVD and…

Strong evidence supports a bidirectional association between sleep disturbances and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Affect - temporary internal states experienced as feeling good or bad, energized or enervated - may play a central role in explaining this link. The current systematic review summarizes the literatu…

To assess the literature comparing histologic levels of osseointegration for titanium vs zirconia dental implants.This systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA guidelines and was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42021236781). Electronic and manual searches were carried out through the PubMed/MEDLINE, PubMed Centr…

Being one of the most prevalent progressive neurodegenerative disorders (falling second only to Alzheimer's disease) with a clinical pattern affecting millions of lives all over the world, Parkinson's disease (PD) has never failed to attract a formidable interest from the vast majority of neurologists and researchers w…