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PURPOSE: To summarize the available evidence from systematic reviews with meta-analysis on the effects of music-based interventions in adults diagnosed with cancer. METHODS: An overview of systematic reviews was conducted. CINHAL, Embase, PEDro, PubMed, Scopus, the Cochrane Library and Web of Science were searched fro…

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this overview of reviews was to retrieve and evaluate the available evidence concerning the prevalence and association between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and erosive tooth wear (ETW). DATA: A literature search was conducted in electronic databases and relative systematic reviews with…

AIMS: The International Consultation on Incontinence has published an update of the recommendations for the diagnosis and management of urine incontinence (ICI2016). This manuscript summarizes the consultations committee-recommendations with regard to urodynamic assessment. METHODS: Expert consensus on the basis of st…

OBJECTIVES: Over the last 10 years there has been a multitude of studies of psychosocial interventions for people with dementia. However, clinical services face a dilemma about which intervention should be introduced into clinical practice because of the inconsistency in some of the findings between different stud…

Sepsis affects 50 million people globally, contributing to 20 % of all deaths and significantly increasing healthcare costs due to intensive care needs. Although the role of-3 fatty acids in reducing sepsis mortality remains debated, recent studies suggest their potential in modulating immune responses and improving ou…

INTRODUCTION: Reappraisal of Systematic reviews/Meta analyses on Sublingual Immunotherapy for Allergic Rhinitis: Evidence for Clinical Practice and Decision-Making. METHODS: A comprehensive computerized search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CNKI, VIP, WANFANG, and CBM databa…

BACKGROUND: hip arthroplasties for the treatment of displaced femoral neck fractures in adults can be total replacement or hemiarthroplasty. Despite the large number of studies on the topic, the best choice of arthroplasty to be used remains unclear. OBJECTIVES: overview the results of systematic reviews of randomized…

OBJECTIVES: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of global disease burden and rising health-care costs. Systematic reviews (SRs) rigorously evaluate evidence on health interventions' effects and guide personal, clinical, and policy decision-making. Health equity is the absence of avoidable and unfair diffe…

OBJECTIVE: To systematically summarize current evidence and determine the clinical effectiveness and safety of Tai Chi for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in adults by conducting an overview of systematic reviews (SRs). METHODS: A systematic search encompassing five electronic databases was conducted until July 30, 20…

INTRODUCTION: Natural language processing (NLP) uses various computational methods to analyse and understand human language, and has been applied to data acquired at Emergency Department (ED) triage to predict various outcomes. The objective of this scoping review is to evaluate how NLP has been applied to data acquire…

Patient navigation is a strategy for overcoming barriers to reduce disparities and to improve access and outcomes. The aim of this umbrella review was to identify, critically appraise, synthesize, and present the best available evidence to inform policy and planning regarding patient navigation across the cancer contin…

BACKGROUND: Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions in recent years with serious health ramifications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the strength and validity of associations between diabetes and anti-diabetic interventions and the risk of any type of gynaecological or obstetric conditions. METHODS: Design:…

BACKGROUND: Optimal breastfeeding (BF) practices are essential for child survival and proper growth and development. The purpose of this overview is to evaluate the effectiveness of different interventions for promoting and optimizing breastfeeding. METHODS: We included systematic reviews (SRs) [including trials from…

Immunomodulatory therapies have fueled interest in targeting microglial cells as part of the innate immune response after infection or injury. In this context, the colony-stimulating factor 1 (CSF-1) and its receptor (CSF-1R) have gained attention in various neurological conditions to deplete and reprogram the microgli…

OBJECTIVE: To report the prevalence of lower airway dysfunction in athletes and highlight risk factors and susceptible groups. DESIGN: Systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES: PubMed, EBSCOhost and Web of Science (1 January 1990 to 31 July 2020). ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Original full-text studies, including…

Von Hippel-Lindau disease (VHL) is a multineoplasm inherited disease manifesting with hemangioblastoma of the central nervous system and retina, adrenal pheochromocytoma, renal cell carcinoma, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors and cysts, and neoplasms/cysts of the ear, broad ligament, and testicles. During 2018-2020, th…

Currently, more and more subfertility couples are opting for combined acupuncture to improve the success rate offertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET). However, the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in IVF-ET is still highly controversial.The purpose of this overview is to summarize evidence of essential outcomes…