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OBJECTIVE: In response to the increasing rates of suicide in military personnel throughout the world, there is an increasing focus on the development and implement of interventions aimed at preventing suicide among this group. Therefore, the goal of the present systematic review was to examine the effectiveness of inte…

The aim of this systematic review is to assess the effect of Berberine (BBR) on women's health to provide greater insights about its effect on women with polycystic syndrome for both patients and health care providers. Electronic databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled…

PURPOSE: To systematically review the clinical manifestations and treatment outcomes of patients with subaxial cervical spinal tuberculosis (SCS-TB) and evaluate the current evidence for surgical or nonsurgical treatment. METHOD: A systematic review was performed using the PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus and Cochrane Ce…

BACKGROUND: There is a worldwide outbreak of covid-19, and as the number of patients increases, more and more patients are recovering. Massage is used as an alternative therapy. Currently, there are no relevant articles for systematic review. METHODS: We will search the randomized controlled trials related to acupunct…

BACKGROUND: Despite the survival benefit of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) for treatment of refractory cardiogenic shock, it can also have potentially deleterious effects of left ventricular overload and pulmonary edema. The objective of this review was to investigate the current evidence o…

INTRODUCTION: Zhi Sou San (ZSS), a traditional Chinese prescription, has been widely applied in treating cough. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of ZSS for cough. METHODS: We searched relevant articles up to 5 March 2017 in seven electronic databases: the Cochrane Central…

In this review, we evaluate the variability in the pharmacokinetics of 11 drugs with established prophylactic effects in migraine to facilitate 'personalized medicine' with these drugs. PubMed was searched for 'single-dose' and 'steady-state' pharmacokinetic studies of these 11 drugs. The maximum plasma concentration w…

BACKGROUND & AIM: Ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury plays important role in morbidity and mortality in several pathologies, including myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, acute kidney injury, trauma, and circulatory arrest. An imbalance in metabolic supply and tissue's demand during ischemia results in profound tiss…

BACKGROUND: Intravascular embolization of device fragments is a rare but potentially serious complication. METHOD: A systematic search of the PubMed and MEDLINE databases for all articles pertaining to central catheter related embolization published in English between 1985 and 2007 was made. RESULTS: A total of 215 c…

The aim of this systematic review was to compare post-hip surgery pain outcomes in the elderly population after a fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) against conventional systemic analgesia (CSA). Our primary outcome was post-operative static and dynamic visual analogue scales (VAS)/numerical rating scales (NRS) as…

OBJECTIVE: Pilonidal Sinus Disease (PSD) manifests globally with a prevalence in adult men fourfold greater than in adult women. Due to the lower incidence in females the course of female PSD remains largely unexplored. In this study we aimed to assess the postoperative recurrence rate in women with PSD. MATERIAL AND…

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the impact of pre-stroke dementia (PSD) on stroke outcomes. METHODS: Embase, PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Web of Science, and Scopus were searched from inception till 15 February 2025. Outcomes pooled w…

BACKGROUND: Remimazolam, an innovative benzodiazepine, exhibits potential for use in anesthesia and sedation for pediatric outpatient procedures, due to its rapid onset, predictable metabolism, and favorable safety profile. While adult studies are increasing, comprehensive evidence for pediatric use remains limited. Th…

INTRODUCTION: The World Health Organization's 2021 classification of central nervous system neoplasms incorporated molecular and genetic features for classifying gliomas. Classification of gliomas located in deep-seated structures became a clinical conundrum given the absence of crucial pathological and molecular data.…

Acute cholecystitis (AC) is a prevalent surgical emergency, particularly among elderly individuals who present with high perioperative risks. While early cholecystectomy (CCY) is the standard treatment, percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC) is proposed as an alternative for high-risk patients. This systematic rev…

Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) is a common condition associated with significant morbidity and healthcare costs. High recurrence rates still pose a considerable challenge in managing PSD, with no universally accepted guideline in place to guide management. Laser hair epilation offers a way to reduce recurrence rate…

AIM: The aim of the present scoping review was to identify the scientific evidence related to the utilization of optical see-through head-mounted display (OST-HMD) in dentistry, and to determine future research needs. METHODS: The research question was formulated using the 'Population' (P), 'Concept' (Cpt), and 'Conte…

Bismuth subsalicylate (BSS), probiotics, rifaximin, and vaccines have been proposed as preventive modalities for patients with travelers' diarrhea (TD), but their comparative effectiveness for prevention has rarely been studied. We aimed to perform a systematic review and network meta-analysis to test whether one of th…

Hangeshashinto has attracted attention owing to its potential to prevent chemotherapy-induced diarrhea. However, studies on the efficacy of Hangeshashinto have had conflicting results. Evaluating the efficacy of Hangeshashinto may contribute to reducing the use and adverse events caused by drug therapy for chemotherapy…

BACKGROUND: Alcohol use disorder is a chronic recurrent encephalopathy, and its pathogenesis has not been fully understood. Among possible explanations, neuroinflammation caused by the disorders of brain central immune signaling has been identified as one possible mechanism of alcohol use disorder. As the basic compone…