44,768 papers found

OBJECTIVE: The controlling nutritional status score (CONUT) has been utilized for prognostication of several cancers but its utility for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is still unclear. We reviewed evidence on the ability of CONUT to predict overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) in patients with HCC. M…

OBJECTIVE: To summarize the current understanding of neuronal intranuclear inclusion disease (NIID) and improve the understanding of the physician about this condition. METHODS: We searched PubMed with keywords related to NIID and selected publications which seemed appropriate. We analyzed its clinical features, patho…

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the paper is to examine the current state of the art about epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this infection. METHODS: A review of the literature was performed through a PubMed search of original articles, case reports, and reviews using the key words "brain abscess," "cerebral abscess…

BACKGROUND: Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) and implantable port catheters (IPCs) are 2 most common central venous access for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. However, no specific evidence exists to guide practitioners on safety and less cost. OBJECTIVE: To compare the differences of complicatio…

The purpose of this narrative review was to identify instruments used to evaluate health-related quality of life (QoL) among individuals living with an ostomy. PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane CENTRAL, and Scopus databases were searched from January 1948 to May 2023. We searched for studies describing the development a…

Tinnitus, often described as a ringing in the ears, affects a significant portion of the population, varying in perception and severity.This systematic review investigates the correlation between tinnitus and temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) within a PRISMA-compliant framework, ensuring methodological transpare…

Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a highly prevalent condition which is underdiagnosed and poorly understood. The purpose of this review is to outline the various aspects of the nature of CPP, including its etiologies, clinical presentation, and nonoperative treatment options. For data collection, a PubMed search was conduc…

While there is a very high rate of comorbidity of autism and ADHD, there are controversies about prescribing stimulants in children with autism. This is a systematic review about the effect of stimulants on irritability in children with both autism and ADHD.A systematic review was conducted to study the possible effect…

The ability of stem cells to differentiate into various lineages has made them powerful tools of regenerative medicine and applicable to multiple human diseases. Of particular interest, amniotic fluid-derived stem cells (AFSC) have been characterized to express both adult and embryonic cell markers, indicating them as…

The treatment of low-grade osteosarcomas is surgical resection with wide margins. In instances of dedifferentiation, a therapeutic paradigm similar to that of conventional high-grade osteosarcoma has not been adequately evaluated in these neoplasms. The main objective of this review was to define whether the addition o…

Quantitative mass spectrometry (MS)-based approaches have allowed further characterization of medulloblastoma (MB) classification and clinical/biological behavior. By investigating protein expression, as well as the role of post-translational modifications in shaping cellular activity, novel avenues of research will cl…

AIM: We find several interventions in palliative care to cover psychosocial needs and to relieve distress of patients. There is a growing interest in therapies using biographical approaches, but discussion about interventions is sparse, and there is no concept for comprehensive and sustainable provision. Research on in…

Type 2 diabetes mellitus develops through the interaction of metabolic, inflammatory, and microbial processes that extend beyond the pancreas. Although the gut microbiota has received substantial attention, the oral microbiota may offer an additional, modifiable source of microbial and inflammatory signals. Periodontit…

This is the protocol for a Campbell systematic review. The objectives are as follows: to synthesize the existing evidence on the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) interventions in supporting informal caregivers across outcomes including caregiver burden, stress, depression, anxiety, quality of life, self-efficacy,…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The greater omentum is a highly vascularized and immunologically active organ with recognized regenerative and antimicrobial properties. Its application in pleural space complications has gained renewed interest with the expansion of minimally invasive harvesting techniques. This review summar…

BACKGROUND: Sclerosing microcystic adenocarcinoma (SMAC) is a rare, low-grade malignant salivary gland tumour newly classified in the 2022 World Health Organization (WHO) classification. Its histopathologic resemblance to other lesions and the scarcity of published cases hinder accurate diagnosis and optimal management…

This scoping review synthesizes evidence on simulation-based education (SBE) in status epilepticus (SE) emergency training. A systematic search of six databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CINAHL, Cochrane CENTRAL, Scopus) identified 21 eligible studies published between 2015 and 2025, encompassing 1,425 trainees…

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, inflammatory, and degenerative disease of the central nervous system. Balance impairments are very common symptoms among people with MS (PwMS). Vestibular physical therapy (VPT) is an evidence-based approach aimed at managing and improving gaze and balance stability, which could be…

PURPOSE: To evaluate the use of topical tacrolimus as an adjunct therapy to corticosteroids in preventing graft rejection in high-risk penetrating keratoplasty (PKP). METHODS: A comprehensive search was conducted through PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Google Scholardatabases from 2…

This year the journal "Medical Archives" celebrates 80th anniversary of the establishiment (1947-2026). With the name "Medicinski Arhiv" this journal was founded in the year 1947 as official journal of the Society of physicians of Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H). The first Editorial board was consisted of professors of th…