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Patients with symptomatic aortic stenosis (AS) commonly have an associated finding of pulmonary hypertension (PH), and it has been previously shown to have increased morbidity and mortality following surgical aortic valve repair (SAVR) as well as transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). There are no guidelines s…

INTRODUCTION: Direct paired meta-analyses and network meta-analysis were conducted to compare the incidence of catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) in different types of central venous access devices (CVADs). MATERIAL AND METHODS: The PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane, CNKI and CBM databases were…

BACKGROUND: The rehabilitation of central post-stroke pain (CPSP) is a complex clinical challenge, and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has been widely applied in the research of neurofunctional recovery following stroke. However, there is currently no reliable evidence-based medicine supporting the…

BACKGROUND: Persons with central neurological disorders frequently experience gait impairments which are often associated with joint hyper-resistance. To assess joint hyper-resistance, clinical assessments generally rely on passive joint rotations, yet their specific relationship with gait impairments remains unclear.…

OBJECTIVE: To compare the risks of catheter-related complications between peripherally inserted central catheters placed via the upper and lower extremities in neonatal intensive care units. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: PUBMED, EMBASE, SCOPUS, and the Cochrane Library databases were searched from inception to 3 January 2019.…

At present, central venous access devices (CVADs) are widely used in clinical practice. The reasons for CVAD obstruction caused by precipitated medication or lipids are increasingly complex. However, there is no clear treatment program for CVAD obstruction caused by precipitated medication or lipids. The target of this…

AIM: The aim of this study was to investigate inflammatory and respiratory responses to welding fume exposure in patients with suspected occupational asthma. METHODS: Sixteen patients referred to the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health underwent mild steel (MS) and stainless steel (SS) welding challenge tests, du…

The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb is situated on the inner side of the thumb, near the ulnar aspect of the metacarpophalangeal joint. It plays a crucial role in stabilizing the base of the thumb and contributes to grip strength and overall hand function. UCL injuries account for approximately 86% of all…

This scoping literature review describes the practices of nurses working in mental asylums between 1800 and 1960 prior to the introduction of psychotropic drugs. Studies published in English from 1976 to 2021 from CINAHL, PubMed, ProQuest, PsyINFO, MEDLINE and Google were searched in August 2021. Twenty-three papers we…

INTRODUCTION: Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is characterized by progressive cognitive, neuropsychiatric, motor, autonomic, and sleep impairment. Pharmacological interventions developed with disease-modifying intent have entered clinical testing, but their biological rationale and adequacy of evaluation remain uncerta…

INTRODUCTION: The ankles and feet of footballers are the most commonly affected areas by acute and chronic injuries, especially sprains. The durability of changes in motor control for the sprained injury strongly suggests that central motor commands have been reorganized and restructured involving the sensorimotor syst…

BACKGROUND: There is limited research evidence to show that faculty-to-faculty incivility exists in nursing academia. PURPOSE: This systematic literature review aimed to synthesize the current qualitative evidence on experiences of incivility between faculty colleagues. METHODS: A meta-aggregation approach was applie…

INTRODUCTION: Resilience is an ability of an individual to effectively adjust and thrive in adverse stressful conditions. Resilience has protective and compensatory effects against depression. Evaluating resilience clinically and modifying it among patients with depression hugely impacts their prognosis. We aimed to ex…

In this issue of the Journal, the important story of height and weight issues related to stimulant medication in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is yet again addressed, in the largest study to date.Controversy related to potential growth decrements in youth with ADHD receiving stimulants has been around…

PURPOSE: A systematic review was performed of the dimensional changes in facial cortical bone following implant placement into healed ridges, with the aim of establishing a minimum bone thickness that limits such changes. The influence of such bone remodeling upon the soft tissues and implant survival was also evaluate…

AIM: To evaluate the effect of internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling with indocyanine green (ICG), brilliant blue G (BBG), triamcinolone acetonide (TA), trypan blue (TB), or without dye for the treatment of idiopathic macular hole (IMH). METHODS: A search was conducted using PubMed, EMBASE, and CENTRAL (Cochrane Ce…

BACKGROUND: Fungal infections by Rhodotorula species are increasingly reported in the literature and consist of bloodstream infections, especially in patients with central venous catheters (CVC), as well as central nervous system (CNS), ocular and other less frequent infections. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this systematic…

Atopic dermatitis (AD) may be associated with the metabolic syndrome and by that carry an increased risk of cardio-vascular disease. Our objective was to provide an update on current knowledge of the association between AD and metabolic syndrome, including each component of the metabolic syndrome. A systematic literatu…

Gliomas are the most common malignant brain tumors and account for around 60% of all primary central nervous system cancers. Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a grade IV glioma associated with a poor outcome despite recent advances in chemotherapy. The etiology of gliomas is unknown, but neurotropic viruses including th…

Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) often presents with cognitive complaints including difficulty with attention and concentration. As these symptoms resemble those of ADHD, stimulants may be a potential treatment for mTBI. This review evaluates the literature on the use of stimulants for the treatment of mTBI.A systema…