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BACKGROUND: Nonpharmacological therapies are widely used for adult myogenic temporomandibular disorders (TMD), but their comparative effectiveness for pain and mandibular function remains uncertain. This study compared multiple interventions using a frequentist random-effects network meta-analysis. METHODS: MEDLINE (v…

INTRODUCTION: This meta-analysis was designed to compare the outcomes of transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA) versus endoscopic thyroidectomy via the areola approach (ETAA) for thyroid carcinoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Five databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Sco…

BACKGROUND: Central venous access devices (CVADs) are indispensable in cancer care, particularly for chemotherapy administration, nutritional support, and blood product transfusion. Catheter-related thrombosis (CRT), one of the most common non-infectious complications associated with CVADs, may result in treatment dela…

BACKGROUND: -induced meningitis and-induced meningitis concomitant with spinal canal infection are extremely rare. To the best of our knowledge, only 1 case of-induced central system infection has been reported. This is the second report on meningitis combined with spinal canal infection due to. CASE SUMMARY: We repor…

Diffusion tensor tractography (DTT) is derived from diffusion tensor imaging. It has allowed visualization and estimation of neural tract injury, which may be associated with the pathogenesis of neuropathic pain (NP). The aim of the present study was to review DTT studies that demonstrated the relationship between neur…

To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis and evaluate the effect of tranexamic acid in patients with traumatic brain injury. PubMed, EMBASE, and CENTRAL (Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials) were searched to identify randomized controlled trials and evaluate the effect of tranexamic acid in traumatic…

Recently, clinicians have been using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for treating various pain conditions. This systematic narrative review aimed to examine the use and efficacy of rTMS for controlling various pain conditions. A PubMed search was conducted for articles that were published until June…

INTRODUCTION: Retinal laser therapy has played a key role in managing numerous retinal vascular diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, macular edema, and central serous chorioretinopathy since the 1960s. While conventional laser approaches are shown to be effective, they have been associated wi…

OBJECTIVES: Occlusal function stimulates different areas of the cerebral cortex. The purpose of this narrative review was to identify the relationship between occlusion and brain activity so as to provide theoretical support to enable future studies on the subject. STUDY SELECTION DATA AND SOURCES: Relevant case-contr…

Whole-brain irradiation (WBI) is commonly used to treat primary tumors of the central nervous systems tumors as well as brain metastases. While this technique has increased survival among brain tumor patients, the side effects of including a decline in cognitive abilities that are generally progressive. In an effort to…

BACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) represents a significant health problem worldwide with high morbidity, mortality, and development of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors represent an innovative class of medications with possible cardiorenal advantages. We conducte…

: Auditory processing disorders (APDs), defined as impaired neural processing of acoustic stimuli despite normal peripheral hearing, often co-occur with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) and may contribute to language, attentional, and learning difficulties. Emerging evidence suggests that shared neurotransmitter sys…

: In the last years, different evidence has underlined a possible role for [11C]-methionine ([11C]MET) positron emission tomography (PET) imaging for the evaluation of lymphomas. The aim of this paper was, therefore, to review the available scientific literature focusing on this topic.: A wide literature search of the…

Arterial occlusions of the retina are potentially sight-threatening diseases which often result in profound visual loss. The aim of this narrative review is to provide an overview of the aetiology, discuss major risk factors, describe the management and systemic assessments and evaluate existing therapies. For this rev…

OBJECTIVE: This review aims to examine the impact of depressive symptoms on the assessment of cognitive flexibility, central coherence, and decision-making in individuals with anorexia nervosa (AN). METHOD: An online search was carried out using PubMed and PsycInfo. Articles were selected for review if they were publi…

Point-of-care testing (POCT) is one of the formidable concept introduce in the field of critical care settings to deliver decentralized, patient-centric health care to the patients. Rapid provision of blood measurements, particularly blood gases and electrolytes, may translate into improved clinical outcomes. Studies s…

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Rigid bronchoscopy is often an indispensable procedure in the therapeutic management of a wide variety of tracheobronchial disorders. However, it is performed at only a few centers in adult patients in India. Herein, we report our initial 1-year experience with this procedure. MATERIALS AND METHODS…

OBJECTIVE: To systematically review the efficacy, mechanisms, and application characteristics of neuromuscular-related interventions for post-stroke dysphagia (PSD), and to examine strategy selection across different swallowing stages to inform individualized rehabilitation strategies. METHODS: PubMed, Web of Science,…

Synthetic cathinones and phenethylamines are increasingly prevalent novel psychoactive substances with stimulant and hallucinogenic properties. They are associated with acute symptomatic seizures, often with lethal outcomes. Current management is usually limited to symptomatic therapy, as serotonin and sympathomimetic…

PURPOSE: Patients with cancer often experience multiple somatic and psychological symptoms. Somatic and psychological symptoms are thought to be connected and may reinforce each other. Network analysis allows examination of the interconnectedness of individual symptoms. The aim of this scoping review was to examine the…