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Our aim was to compare two therapeutic options--augmentation of the alveolar ridge and shorter implants--in the treatment of atrophic jaws. To fulfill the preset inclusion criteria, we searched the electronic databases PubMed, EMBASE through OVID, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL). Two pe…

INTRODUCTION: Drug discovery's central difficulty is less the elimination of failure than the measurement of uncertainty. This editorial argues that artificial intelligence (AI) helps mainly by converting unquantifiable uncertainty into measurable, priceable confidence, as one evidence stream among several. AREAS COVE…

Pain is a leading cause of morbidity and healthcare utilization in sickle cell disease (SCD), and opioids remain central to treating vaso-occlusive and chronic pain. Yet opioid response varies widely, raising the question of whether pharmacogenetic testing should inform opioid prescribing. Our review examined the PubMe…

Molarincisor hypomineralization (MIH) poses major restorative challenges due to compromised enamel and its reduced bonding capacity. This scoping review evaluated treatment options for MIHaffected young permanent teeth following PRISMAScR guidelines. A systematic search in PubMed, Cochrane, Science Direct and gray lite…

Hemodialysis performed with a low-temperature dialysate (< 36 &#xb0;C) represents an effective strategy for preventing intradialytic hypotension and, more generally, for improving patient hemodynamics. Additional benefits from this approach may also extend to other systems, such as the cardiovascular and central nervou…

Grief expression and coping mechanisms following death vary across cultures, with East and Southeast Asian societies particularly emphasizing cultural practices and rituals. This review investigates the role of mourning rituals in bereavement in these regions. We reviewed literature across PubMed, PsycINFO, and Web of…

Recent advancements in Large Language Models (LLMs) have ushered in a new era for knowledge extraction in the domains of biological and clinical natural language processing (NLP). In this research, we present a novel approach to understanding the regulatory effects of genes and medications on biological processes centr…

Rasmussen aneurysm refers to the aneurysmal dilatation of a pulmonary arterial branch adjacent to a cavitatory lesion caused by tuberculosis (TB). It is a rare occurrence and is predominantly treated using endovascular techniques. Here, we present a case of Rasmussen aneurysm involving the left pulmonary artery, which…

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this paper is to review the fillers around the nose. METHODS: The literature search was performed at the PubMed and Proquest Central database of the Kirikkale University Library. RESULTS: Characteristics of an ideal dermal filling material would be low cost, high safety, not causing pain during…

Ecchordosis physaliphora (EP) is a benign notochordal remnant, which is often an incidental finding; however, it can rarely present with neurological symptoms. We performed a systematic review of the literature for cases of symptomatic EP published in PubMed, Web of Science and Embase from January 1982 to May 2023. Thi…

This article is a review of research on savant syndrome from years 2000-2022 - available in PubMed, ResearchGate and Google Scholar databases. Savant syndrome occurs with a frequency of 1.4 per 1,000 people with intellectual disabilities and in 10% of people with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders. Autism is the…

Macrophages are large highly motile phagocytic leukocytes that appear early during embryonic development and have been conserved during evolution. The developmental roles of macrophages were first described nearly a century ago, at about the time these cells were being identified as central effectors in phagocytosis an…

Network communication digital platforms have revolutionized the way we communicate, get information, and entertain ourselves; they have had a major impact on the new generations. The pandemic has increased consumption patterns at all ages and its consequences: a sedentary lifestyle, obesity, sleep, psychological, cogni…

The peculiarity of extreme lateral interbody fusion (LLIF) is the achievement of indirect neural decompression of the spinal canal while distracting the intervertebral disc space using an interbody cage. In this manuscript we will review the potentials and limitations of this technique when treating degenerative disc d…

There appears to be increasing evidence of the relationship between infant feeding practices and growth during infancy. Effective complementary feeding has demonstrated an observable positive effect on the linear growth of a child within the first 24 months of life. It appears that improved complementary feeding is dir…

INTRODUCTION: Ureteral endometriosis is a rare disease affecting women of childbearing age which presents with nonspecific symptoms and it may result in severe morbidity. The aim of this study was to review evidence about incidence, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of ureteral endometriosi…

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most frequent primary central nervous system (CNS) tumor. Despite the best treatment and advances in therapy, prognosis remains poor. One of the mainstays of therapy in GBM is surgical excision. Several studies have confirmed that the extent of resection (EOR) positively influences…

OBJECTIVE: This work sought to identify, analyze, and synthesize the qualitative studies published on the experiences of patients and family caretakers during the transition of palliative care from the hospital to the home. METHODOLOGY: A narrative review was conducted on the PubMed, Cochrane Central, ScienceDirect, O…

The Balkan Journal of Medical Genetics (BJMG) is an international, open access journal that publishes scientific papers covering different aspects of medical genetics. It is published by the Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts twice a year in both printed and electronic versions. BJMG is covered by many abstracting…

Worry, characterized by repetitive and involuntary aversive thoughts about perceived concerns, is a central mental health complaint known to negatively impact quality of life of individuals facing perceived threats to health or well-being. Although empirical focus on worry has escalated over the past three decades, the…