42,377 papers found

OBJECTIVE: To characterize the use of pelvic-floor muscle and joint mobility exercises in prenatal care, as well as their impact on labor and delivery. METHOD: This is a scoping review conducted in the following databases: PubMed and PubMed Central, BVS/Bireme, CINAHL, Web of Science, Scopus, EMBASE, PEDro, SPORTDiscu…

BACKGROUND: In ptotic/macromastic breasts, nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) risks ischemic complications. Staging with nipple repositioning (mastopexy or breast reduction) may improve perfusion, but uncertainty remains regarding safety and optimal timing. METHODS: PRISMA guidelines will be followed. The database search…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the 5-year survival of metal-ceramic and all-ceramic tooth-supported fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) and assess biological and technical complication rates. METHODS: Randomized clinical trials and prospective studies on tooth-supported FDPs with a mean follow-up of ≥3 years were included.…

Study DesignSystematic review of clinical studies.ObjectiveTo identify neurological, anatomical, and technical predictors of failure in closed cranial traction (CCT) for traumatic cervical facet dislocations (CFD) in adults, and to synthesize evidence to guide early surgical decision-making.MethodsA systematic search w…

ObjectiveTo evaluate skeletal outcomes of the Alt-RAMEC protocol with facemask therapy compared with conventional rapid maxillary expansion (RME) in patients with cleft lip and/or palate.DesignSystematic review and meta-analysis.SettingData from international databases (PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, CENTRAL,…

BACKGROUND: Female sex workers rescued from trafficking or exploitative circumstances experience complex psychological challenges that extend beyond immediate trauma. Their recovery often depends on the restoration of autonomy and the rebuilding of self-acceptance, both of which are closely tied to perceived well-being…

BACKGROUND: Historically intraoperative drains were employed after pancreatic surgery but over the last decade, there has been debate over the routine usage of drains. AIM: To assess the necessity of intra-abdominal drain placement, identify the most effective drain type, and determine the optimal timing for drain rem…

BACKGROUND: Recent studies imply that Mediterranean Diet (MeD) may play an important role in the management of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of MeD in addressing MS-related complications. METHODS: A thorough search was performed in MEDLINE (PubMed), Scopus, EMBASE, Sci…

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation programs and other rehabilitation interventions in adults with asthma. DESIGN: This is a systematic review and meta-analysis. RESULTS: MEDLINE (PubMed), Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature, and CENT…

Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders affecting individuals already from birth. It enormously impacts an individual's physical and emotional life and can bring many challenges to the individual, caregivers, and families. Therefore, it is crucial to investigate interventions that could improve various symptoms in child…

BACKGROUND: Dementia is one of the main reasons for care dependency in old age. Demographic changes will lead to decreased formal and informal care potential in Germany. The promotion of structured home care arrangements therefore becomes increasingly significant. The concept of case management (CM) aims at the efficie…

OBJECTIVES: To synthesize published literature on POP effectiveness and efficacy. STUDY DESIGN: We searched PubMed Central, PubMed, and the Cochrane library through March 07, 2022. We included articles written in English reporting a Pearl Index or life table rate for pregnancy. We excluded articles only assessing form…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this scoping review is to map the evidence on transition-to-practice programs for newly graduated advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants, and describe how they differ. Additional objectives include summarizing what outcomes are evaluated and what gaps remain within the…

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…

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:…

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…

BACKGROUND: Status epilepticus (SE) is an emergent neurologic condition that carries a high risk of morbidity and mortality. Intravenous brivaracetam (IV BRV) may be an alternative anticonvulsant against status epilepticus, although the sparseness of controlled studies on the topic limits its recommendation for this in…

Background Since the end of the previous century, there has not been a comprehensive review of European studies on socioeconomic inequality in cancer incidence. In view of recent advances in data source linkage and analytical methods, we aimed to update the knowledge base on associations between location-specific cance…

We aimed to assess the relationship between breastfeeding and myopia in a school-based study in rural China. In addition, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to confirm the association from available observational studies.The school-based study of 2,346 grade 7 students (mean age: 13.8 years) was conduct…