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BACKGROUND: Factors contributing to subjective fatigue in people with idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD) are not well known. This makes it difficult to manage fatigue effectively in PD. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effects of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, compared to an inactive control interv…

PURPOSE: To evaluate the performance of preoperative ultrasound in the diagnosis of cervical lymph nodes metastases (CLNM) of papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) and its value in assisting cervical lymph node dissection (CLND). METHODS: PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane Library databases were searched to identify relevant studie…

BACKGROUND: Thyroid carcinoma is the most common malignancy of the endocrine system. Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is the most common type of thyroid cancer, accounting for 70-90% of well-differentiated thyroid malignancies. Thyroid papillary microcarcinoma is a subtype of papillary carcinoma that included tumors w…

To investigate the research trend and scope of prevention of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) in burn patients.The scoping review method was adopted. Pre-retrieval was carried out with search terms of ", , " and "central venous catheter, infection, catheter-related bloodstream infection, bu…

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Vision is central to success in nearly all sports, and there is an emerging body of research investigating the links between visual abilities and athletic performance. This preregistered scoping review seeks to clarify the topics of study, methodologies used, populations under investigation, researchers, and discipline…

BACKGROUND: The 2021 World Health Organization classification for brain tumors introduced several new entities and categories.Tumors of uncertain differentiation are a new subcategory that includes the intracranial mesenchymal tumor, FET-CREB fusion-positive; the CIC-rearranged sarcoma; and the Primary intracranial sar…

The study aimed to review the findings concerning the effects of exercises on Cobb angle and pain in patients suffering from cervical pain caused by thoracic kyphosis. Two investigators separately conducted a systematic review of the electronic literature from 2018 till 2022. PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science, Science Di…

Prucalopride is a third-generation, highly selective 5-hydroxytryptamine 4 (5-HT4) receptor agonist. Many recent studies indicate prucalopride may play an important role in various motility disorders. The aim of this study was to investigate safety and patient selection considerations when using prucalopride as gastrop…

Urbanization is an ongoing global process that is influencing and shaping individual mental health and well-being. This paper aims to provide an overview of the current literature containing state-of-the-art neuroscientific and mobile technologies that have been used to investigate the mental health implications of urb…

BACKGROUND AND AIM: The autonomic system is made of two divisions called the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and extends from the central to the peripheral nervous system for controlling homeostasis. Autonomic dysfunction, also known as dysautonomia, occurs when the nerves that control involuntary bodil…

OBJECTIVE: Treatment of a persistently painful snapping triceps and possibly snapping ulnar nerve. INDICATION: Snapping triceps. CONTRAINDICATIONS: General surgical risks. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE: Following the anterior transposition of the ulnar nerve (subcutaneously or submuscular), the snapping portion of the tri…

OBJECTIVE: Dental anxiety, fear and phobia have different etiology, response patterns, time courses, and intensities that justify a clear distinction between these constructs. Differentiation of dental anxiety, fear or phobia in practice is a critical prerequisite for developing and implementing effective treatment for…

INTRODUCTION: We reviewed literature pertaining to the current state of urological education for residents in the United States. METHODS: A literature review was performed to identify relevant manuscripts using a key word search of the PubMed® and MEDLINE® databases. Central themes of the literature were ide…

Obesity is associated with multiple comorbidities and psychosocial burdens, but often sexual dysfunction (SD) is overlooked. Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for morbid obesity, and its role in reversing SD is reviewed. A literature search of MEDLINE, PubMed Central, and Cochrane databases was conducte…

Uterine fibroids (UF) are common, benign gynecologic tumors, affecting one in three to four women, with estimates of up to 80%, depending on the population studied. Their etiology is not well established, but it is under the influence of several risk factors, such as early menarche, nulliparity and family history. More…

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is one of the main types of inflammatory bowel disease, which is caused by dysregulated immune responses in genetically predisposed individuals. Several genetic factors, including interleukin and interleukin receptor gene polymorphisms and other inflammation-related genes play central role in me…

Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare form of unexplained cardiac failure of unknown origin, unique to the pregnant woman with highly variable outcome associated with high morbidity and mortality. PPCM is fraught with controversies in its definition, epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and management. PPCM is…

Malignancy is considered as a pathological imbalance of tissue-cell societies, a state that emerges from tumor-host microenvironment in which host participates in induction, selection and expansion of the neoplastic cells. Invasion of these malignancies can be viewed as a derangement in the proper sorting of cell popul…

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this systematic review was to examine the effects of a lingual arch on mandibular arch dimensions when it is used as a space maintainer. METHODS: PubMed, Medline, Lilacs, Cochrane Central, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews were surveyed for articles published between January 1980 and…