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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Discrimination against persons with disabilities - ableism - affects most disabled people, regardless of the cause of their disability. These may be single or long-term actions resulting in negative health and social consequences. The aim of the study is to identify the types of health and s…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this scoping review will be to chart the available evidence on user experience and adoption of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for evidence synthesis. INTRODUCTION: Evidence syntheses are crucial for informing health care practice and policy; however, they are const…

Study DesignSystematic review of clinical studies.ObjectiveTo identify neurological, anatomical, and technical predictors of failure in closed cranial traction (CCT) for traumatic cervical facet dislocations (CFD) in adults, and to synthesize evidence to guide early surgical decision-making.MethodsA systematic search w…

ObjectiveTo evaluate skeletal outcomes of the Alt-RAMEC protocol with facemask therapy compared with conventional rapid maxillary expansion (RME) in patients with cleft lip and/or palate.DesignSystematic review and meta-analysis.SettingData from international databases (PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, CENTRAL,…

Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of synthetic, persistent environmental pollutants detected in biological systems and increasingly recognized for their harmful effects on human health. The liver, being a central organ in the metabolism of xenobiotics, is profoundly affected by these compounds and i…

Prehospital triage is critical for time-sensitive emergencies such as trauma, stroke, and acute coronary syndrome. Undertriage delays definitive care, while overtriage strains higher-level facilities. Existing triage tools based on vital signs and scoring systems have limited accuracy, but artificial intelligence (AI),…

INTRODUCTION: This systematic review aims to critically examine the application of social network analysis (SNA) in football, with a focus on its contribution to evaluating team performance, tactical behavior, and player interactions. METHODS: Following PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive search was conducted across fo…

Heutagogy, or self-determined learning, is an emerging educational framework that emphasizes learner autonomy, capability development, and reflective practice. Unlike pedagogy and andragogy, heutagogy places learners in control of their learning goals, strategies, and outcomes, fostering adaptability and lifelong learn…

Longevity and healthy aging result from the complex interaction of genetic, epigenetic, microbial, behavioral, and environmental factors. The central nervous system-particularly the cerebral cortex-and the autonomic nervous system (ANS) play key roles in integrating external and internal signals, shaping energy metabol…

INTRODUCTION: Obesity, affecting 38% of adults globally, carries economic burdens and health risks like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Weight-loss programs often face challenges due to stigma and poor body image, impacting individuals' quality of life. Research on interventions targeting weight stigma is lacking,…

: Physiotherapy plays a key role in managing fibromyalgia, a multifaceted disorder, through a combination of active and passive treatments. The purpose of this review is to compare the efficacy of "hands-off" treatments alone versus the combination of "hands-off" and "hands-on" therapies.: MEDLINE (PubMed), CENTRAL, an…

INTRODUCTION: Cataract is a leading cause of visual impairment and blindness, mainly affecting older adults in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This scoping review aims to map evidence on the prevalence, contextual factors, and management strategies for cataracts among older adults in SSA. METHOD: Four central databases (Pub…

BACKGROUND: Recent studies imply that Mediterranean Diet (MeD) may play an important role in the management of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of MeD in addressing MS-related complications. METHODS: A thorough search was performed in MEDLINE (PubMed), Scopus, EMBASE, Sci…

Hypertension, defined as persistently elevated blood pressure, is a prevalent chronic condition and a significant global health issue, closely linked to cardiovascular complications, with inflammation being one of the underlying mechanisms. In hypertensive patients, C-reactive protein (CRP), an inflammatory marker, is…

BACKGROUND: Lower extremity injuries account for an enormous portion of sports medicine cases in the United States each year. Unfortunately, there are no uniform criteria for athletes to complete prior to returning to sport (RTS) following a lower extremity injury. Therefore, the purpose of this systematic review is to…

: This research aims to synthesize existing data on the evidence gap in scar treatment and evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture and dry needling in treating scars and related symptoms.: The article adhered to the PRISMA 2020 statement for recommended reporting elements in systematic reviews. The inclusion criteria…

This article aims to present the overview of the situation during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic about issues concerning the prevalence of mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, rate of suicide attempts, and long COVID (LC) infections in the general population during COVID-19 pandemic. Analysis…

OBJECTIVE: Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease of central nervous system (CNS). There are a few articles studying the risk factors of developing MS in men. Male infertility can stem from a range of etiological factors such as genetics or environment. In the context of MS, research suggests a potential link, pos…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is one of the most common sports injuries, and whole-body vibration (WBV) training has been used lately as a potential rehabilitation modality for these patients. The authors conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess whether WBV training positive…

PURPOSE: This review aimed to summarize the evidence on patient-reported outcomes and clinical performance of digitally fabricated removable partial dentures (RPDs) compared to traditionally fabricated dentures. METHODS: Three databases were systematically searched (PubMed, CENTRAL, and Wiley online library) for clini…