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INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to assess the landscape of parathyroid carcinoma research during the last 22 years using machine learning and text analysis. METHOD: In November 2021, we obtained from PubMed all works indexed under the mesh subject line "parathyroid carcinoma". The entire set of search resu…

BACKGROUND: Adolescent patellofemoral pain syndrome (APFS) is the most common cause of knee pain in this population. Despite its high prevalence, it remains frequently underestimated and is often considered a benign and self-limiting condition. However, persistent symptoms, significant psychosocial burden, and limited…

The neonatal peripherally inserted central catheters (n-PICCs) is a commonly used vascular access device in neonatal intensive care, yet its associated complications significantly affect patient outcomes. This narrative review aims to summarize current status of n-PICCs, major complications and risk factors, and eviden…

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and condom use have contributed to a global decline in the incidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections. However, despite concerted preventive efforts, HIV infections remain highly prevalent in West and Central Africa (WCA) among key populations, particularly among men who…

BACKGROUND: The central vein sign (CVS), detected through susceptibility-sensitive MRI sequences, is increasingly recognized as a reliable biomarker distinguishing Multiple Sclerosis from mimickers. However, variability in MRI protocols limits reproducibility and clinical integration. PURPOSE: To systematically review…

BACKGROUND: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BTKis) for central nervous system lymphoma (CNSL). METHODS: A systematic review was carried out to identify relevant studies from the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Wa…

BACKGROUND: Central nervous system (CNS) nocardiosis is a rare suppurative disease caused by the genus Nocardia. It is found most frequently in immunocompromised individuals. OBJECTIVES: In this study, we retrospectively reviewed the clinical presentations, laboratory examination, therapy and outcomes of 9 patients wi…

Peripheral facial nerve injury leads to changes in the expression of various neuroactive substances that affect nerve cell damage, survival, growth, and regeneration. In the case of peripheral facial nerve damage, the injury directly affects the peripheral nerves and induces changes in the central nervous system (CNS)…

BACKGROUND: Previous studies have evaluated the association between ABO blood group and venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk in patients with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs). However, it remains unclear whether ABO blood groups are associated with PICC-associated VTE risk. Therefore, we conducted a meta-an…

Due to its extreme virulence, COVID-19 virus has rapidly spread, developing a severe pandemic. SARS-COV-2 mostly affected the respiratory tract, causing a severe acute lung failure. Although the infection of airways, COVID-19 can be associated with chronic and systemic damages still not so much known. The purpose of th…

Our objective is to review the scientific literature on the use of antimicrobial lock therapy (ALT). To achieve this result, our scoping review will address the following seven key questions: 1) Who are the patients who will benefit from this technique? 2) What are the techniques utilized? 3) What are the settings in w…

PURPOSE: Hydranencephaly is a congenital condition characterized by the complete or near-complete absence of the cerebral cortex and basal ganglia, while central diabetes insipidus (CDI) is a condition characterized by the inability to concentrate urine due to a deficiency in antidiuretic hormone (ADH). CDI is known to…

OBJECTIVES: Gut dysbiosis has been associated with several clinically relevant conditions, including alterations of central nervous system (CNS) structure and function development. This review discussed aspects of the relationship between gut microbiota and the CNS during development. METHODS: PubMed was used to searc…

BACKGROUND: Microcirculation disorder is the main reason for the occurrence and development of kidney diseases. Studies have shown that endothelial cells play an important role in renal microcirculation disorders. To clarify the specific function of endothelial cells on renal microcirculation and its effect after damag…

IMPORTANCE: The identification of the cavum septum pellucidum (CSP) is an integral part of the routine second trimester fetal anatomy scan. The absence or nonvisualization of the CSP has significant clinical implications and requires further evaluation and counseling for the pregnant patient. OBJECTIVE: The aim of thi…

Hypertension is a condition in which there is an abnormal blood pressure with a systolic pressure of more than 140 mmHg and a diastolic pressure of more than 90 mmHg. It has been cited that hypertension can cause hearing loss. To understand the association between hypertension and hearing loss, a systematic r…

It is with great pride that we celebrate the 50issue of Qatar Medical Journal (QMJ) that has achieved significant growth recently. Our mission is to encourage authors to submit high-quality and innovative research promoting medical advancements. In the past two years, manuscripts submissions have tripled in number and…

The aim of this paper was to summarize the existing literature regarding postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and its physiological management (i.e., skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding). The background surrounding PPH and the role of skin-to-skin contact (SSC) and breastfeeding (BF) in PPH are identified, and these interven…

BACKGROUND: Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (NNH) is the most common clinical sign seen in neonatal practice. Kangaroo mother care (KMC), a new strategy has been tried for the management of hyperbilirubinemia. AIMS: To evaluate the role of KMC for reduction of bilirubin and duration of phototherapy in term and preterm neo…

Glioblastoma is the most aggressive malignant type of central nervous system tumors. The literature review revealed that the most common genetic abnormalities in primary and secondary glioblastomas are IDH1 / 2 mutations, p53 mutations, and overexpression of EGFR. To our knowledge, this is the first Moroccan study to p…