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BACKGROUND: Nasal septal abscess (NSA) is an uncommon condition. It is a collection of pus in the space between the nasal septum and its overlying mucoperichondrium and/or mucoperiosteum. If left untreated, there are risks of intracranial complications, facial deformity, and delayed facial growth. There is no universal…

OBJECTIVE: Muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) is a clinical and diagnostic term describing a spectrum of disturbed vocal fold behavior caused by increased tension of the (para)laryngeal musculature. Recent knowledge introduced MTD as a bridge between functional and organic disorders. This review addresses the causal and co…

BACKGROUND: A large number of randomized controlled studies have clearly demonstrated that psychological interventions are effective in the treatment of depression. The number of studies in this area is increasing rapidly. In this paper, we present a database of controlled and comparative outcome studies on psychologic…

This article reviews research sourced through sport science and medical journal databases (SportDiscus and PubMed) that has attempted to quantify the effects of fatigue on tennis performance. Specific physiological perturbations and their effects on common performance measures, such as stroke velocity and accuracy, are…

BACKGROUND: Fowl adenovirus (FAdV) induces hydropericardium hepatitis syndrome and inclusion body hepatitis in fowl, causing substantial economic losses to China's fowl industry. However, nationwide epidemiological data on FAdV remain fragmented. AIM: This meta-analysis aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of FAdV…

BACKGROUND: Incisional hernia after stoma reversal is a frequent complication, yet the optimal method for fascial closure remains uncertain. This network meta-analysis (NMA) synthesized randomized evidence comparing closure techniques and prophylactic mesh reinforcement. METHODS: A systematic search of MEDLINE (PubMed…

INTRODUCTION: Alopecia areata (AA) is a common autoimmune hair loss disorder. Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide (IL-TAC) and cryotherapy are both used for patchy AA, but their comparative efficacy and safety have not been systematically evaluated. OBJECTIVES: The primary objective was to compare the efficacy of IL…

Professionalism is central to patient experience, however undergraduate medical education often emphasizes standardized frameworks over relational, context-sensitive learning. Students' perspectives remain underrepresented in curriculum design despite shaping future care delivery. To synthesize undergraduate medical st…

Radiation and chemical-induced cancer are of increasing concern as the various activities of humans continuously elevate the levels of radiation and toxic chemicals in the environment. The prevention of this incidence using alternative medicines-phytopreparations, therefore, becomes pertinent as conventional approaches…

BACKGROUND: Cognitive impairment is a major cause of disability in patients who have suffered from a stroke, and cognitive rehabilitation interventions show promise for improving memory. AIM: To examine the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) and non-VR (NVR) cognitive rehabilitation techniques for improving memory…

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…

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…

Dignity is a value inherent to all human beings, guaranteed to every individual from birth, and influenced by culture and society. It is protected by various laws and declarations, and represents one of the fundamental human rights. Preserving human dignity is an essential aspect of nursing practice and a central eleme…

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…

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…

Hypertension (HTN) is a global health concern due to its increasing prevalence and association with life-threatening complications. An intriguing area of investigation in HTN research is the relationship between HTN and hyperuricemia. In light of this, we conducted a review to summarize the relevant studies e…

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…

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a widespread, complex, and multi-system hormonal disorder that occurs in women of reproductive age. The wide variation in practice in the treatment of PCOS is a direct consequence of the lack of sufficient evidence on alternative treatment strategies, as well as a poor understandin…

INTRODUCTION: There is a need for knowledge on activities that can reduce cognitive decline and dementia risk. Volunteering is a productive activity that entails social, physical, and cognitive functions. Therefore, volunteering could be a protective factor for cognitive loss. Thus, this review aims to examine the asso…

OBJECTIVE: Aberrations in glucose, insulin, and other postprandial (PP) markers are common in obesity and cardiometabolic disorders. One potentially simple lifestyle/dietary modification to manage these issues is to change the order in which foods are consumed within meals. Carbohydrate exerts the largest effect on PP…