42,378 papers found

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the correlation between the initial prophylactic antibiotic use and the subsequent NEC in high-risk premature infants. METHODS: We performed a literature search of PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and the Web of Science, and nine studies with a tot…

BACKGROUND: One of the goals of cancer treatment is symptoms management especially at the end stage. The common symptoms in cancer include pain, fatigue, depression and cognitive dysfunction. The available treatment options for symptom management are limited. Methylphenidate, a psychostimulant, may be of benefit for th…

BACKGROUND: Plantar plate tears could be the reason of forefoot pain, affecting foot function. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound (US) were commonly used for the diagnosis of plantar plate tears. The decision of whether to use MRI or US carried some controversy. Our study aimed to find out the diagnostic a…

Morphine is an agonist of the µ and k receptors, whose activation results in analgesia. Morphine-like agonists act through the µ opioid receptors to cause pain relief, sedation, euphoria and respiratory depression. Morphine is glucuronidated and sulfated at positions 3 and 6; the plasma concentration ratios c…

BACKGROUND: Malignant transformation of hepatocellular adenomas (HCAs) into hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs) has been reported repeatedly and is considered to be one of the main reasons for surgical treatment. However, its actual risk is currently unknown. OBJECTIVE: To provide an estimation of the frequency of malign…

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this meta-analysis is to compare the HLA disparities and the outcome of UCBT, i.e. the disease-free survival (DFS), engraftment, graft-versus-host disease, (GVHD), and transplantation related mortality (TRM). METHODS: We electronically searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (…

Posthaemorrhagic hydrocephalus (PHH) is a major problem for premature infants, generally requiring lifelong care. It results from small blood clots inducing scarring within CSF channels impeding CSF circulation. Transforming growth factor - beta is released into CSF and cytokines stimulate deposition of extracellular m…

PURPOSE: Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) is commonly performed to improve sinonasal complaints and enhance quality of life (QoL) for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Significant research has been published examining the efficacy of ESS in various domains that encompass CRS. METHODS: A systematic search of Pu…

BackgroundCapecitabine, an oral fluoropyrimidine prodrug, has demonstrated promising activity in Biliary tract cancers (BTC), but its role in combination chemotherapy is still debated.ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of capecitabine, both alone and in combination, for treating BTC.MethodologyA systematic se…

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to review and update the evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of percutaneous cholecystolithotomy/lithotripsy (PCCL) for managing acute calculous cholecystitis (ACC) in non-surgical candidates. METHODS: A systematic search of PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CE…

PURPOSE: The aim of the present review was to critically evaluate recent studies to determine the optimal combination of anaesthetic technique and agent for achieving effective anaesthesia in molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) patients, thereby addressing a significant need in evidence-based clinical practice. The…

BACKGROUND: The use of pre-operative very low-calorie diets (VLCD) is established within bariatric and gallbladder surgery. However, their use in patients with high BMI and hepatic steatosis (HS) requiring upper abdominal procedures is unclear. This review aims to assess the safety, adherence, and outcomes of a pre-ope…

BACKGROUND: Despite an increasing emphasis on alleviating financial hardship in cancer care delivery, limited knowledge of evidence-based and effective interventions is available. OBJECTIVE: This systematic review aimed to identify gaps in the literature and provide insights for future evidence-based interventions tar…

Management of the nonunited or painful ankle arthrodesis remains a difficult challenge. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the clinical outcomes and complications of conversion of an ankle fusion to a total ankle replacement (TAR). The PRISMA statement guidelines were followed. A literature search was…

BACKGROUND: The developmental age, comprising childhood and adolescence, constitutes an extremely important phase of neurodevelopment during which various psychiatric disorders can emerge. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Eating Disorders (ED) often manifest during this critical developmental period sharing simi…

Facial transplantations have become a clinical reality as the last reconstructive option in severely disfigured patients. To date, clinical outcomes remain unclear. The purpose of this paper was to analyse the outcomes in facial transplantation (FT) and determine the risks and benefits of FT based on short- and long-te…

This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of esaxerenone (CS-3150) in treating primary hypertension. PubMed (Medline), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and Embase databases were searched for articles published until April 18, 2023. The outcomes included were diastolic blood pressure (D…

BACKGROUND: Icosapent ethyl (IPE) has demonstrated efficacy and safety in reducing the risk of ischemic cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to systematically gather and synthesize existing cost-effectiveness analyses of IPE combined with statin therapy for cardiovascular risk reduction in primary and secondary pre…

The study aimed to investigate the effect of virtual reality interventions on relieving pain and anxiety in children and adolescents receiving cancer treatment. A search that involved Cochrane Library (comprising Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL)), PubMed, ProQuest, MEDLINE, Web of Sciences, Scie…

PURPOSE: To identify how pre-surgical conservative care is characterized and reported in randomized controlled trials of adults undergoing elective lumbar fusion, including duration and type of treatment. METHODS: The study design is a scoping review. Data sources include PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied…