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BACKGROUND: Achieving safe glycemic targets in intensive care remains difficult due to rapidly changing physiology, treatment effects, and measurement noise. OBJECTIVE: We systematically review artificial-intelligence (AI) methods for ICU glycemic management and risk prediction, summarizing datasets, model classes, va…

BACKGROUND: Mental health challenges represent a global concern among children and adolescents. Laughter Yoga (LY), a non-pharmacological, exercise-based practice, demonstrates physiological and psychological benefits in children. OBJECTIVE: This systematic review aims to synthesize evidence on LY's effects on childre…

BACKGROUND: Nature-based interventions (NBIs) are currently gaining popularity as a non-medical approach in health promotion. Resilience is a logical target for this type of interventions aimed at older adults. While several recent frameworks describe resilience processes in older individuals, and others explain how na…

Paediatric non-union has significant implications for patients, their families, and the wider healthcare system. These implications can be clinical, such as delayed development and poor functionality, as well as psychological with respect to their overall well-being. As such, this necessitates a greater understanding a…

Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) are rare and heterogeneous tumors for which achieving complete tumor resection with negative surgical margins remains the cornerstone of curative treatment and a key predictor of survival. Current intraoperative resection margin status assessment techniques remain limited, as traditional intr…

INTRODUCTION: Body image disturbance (BID) is a complex construct that includes cognitive-affective, perceptual and behavioural characteristics, influencing how people perceive and feel about their bodies. An accurate assessment of BID is important for identifying and treating eating disorders (EDs), debilitating psych…

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain frequently co-occur and are known to mutually exacerbate one another, yet, the mechanisms connecting PTSD to chronic pain are less clear. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to identify and quantify psychosocial factors that mediate the bidi…

INTRODUCTION: Ankle fractures often involve intra-articular pathologies, which can only be addressed by additional arthroscopy. This systematic review aims to compare the outcomes of arthroscopically assisted open reduction and internal fixation (AORIF) with traditional open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for a…

INTRODUCTION: Dental anomalies present a significant challenge to clinicians due to their impact on both dental function and esthetics. The correction of these anomalies plays a critical role in improving the quality of life of our patients, highlighting the importance of this restorative work. OBJECTIVE: The purpose…

Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) has been demonstrated over more than 30 years to be a safe and effective treatment for a variety of central nervous system disorders, including brain metastases. Traditionally, SRS delivery has required placement of a Leksell frame prior for treatment planning. Although highly accur…

INTRODUCTION: Mobile technology has revolutionised the way people interact with others and gain access to healthcare services. Given that cultural background is a strong moderator for technology penetration, this systematic review aims to examine end-user perceptions and design recommendations for mobile health applica…

BACKGROUND: In the last few decades, it has been emphasized that dopamine, a well-known neurotransmitter with multiple roles in central nervous system, is also implicated in the activity of peripheral tissues and organs, more specifically influencing the gastrointestinal system (GI). METHODS: We registered a protocol…

PURPOSE: Customized healing abutments are utilized to enhance aesthetics and peri-implant soft and hard tissue health, and play a crucial role in the implant-prosthetic workflow. This systematic review was performed to assess and compare the clinical outcomes of customized healing abutments with conventional ones. MET…

Dental implants are widely recognized for their effectiveness in restoring missing teeth, yet their success is often compromised by infections or inadequate osseointegration. Propolis, a natural resinous substance with potent antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and osteogenic properties, has emerged as a promising adjunc…

INTRODUCTION: A better understanding of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury mechanisms in female soccer can guide better research on both prevention programs and late-stage rehabilitation for the return-to-sport process. This narrative review investigates the technical and tactical game situations in female soccer…

The stromal vascular fraction of adipose tissue has gained popularity as regenerative therapy for tissue repair. Both enzymatic and mechanical intraoperative SVF isolation procedures exist. To date, the quest for the preferred isolation procedure persists, due to the absence of standardised yield measurements and a def…

Myocardial Infarction (MI) is an obstruction in the coronary arteries, resulting in restricted blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart, leading to damage to the heart's tissues. Beyond the cardiovascular system, the impact of MI extends to potentially affecting cognitive abilities, especially in elderly populati…

Acute mountain sickness (AMS) causes serious illness for many individuals ascending to high altitude (HA), although preventable with appropriate acclimatisation. AMS is a clinical diagnosis, with symptom severity evaluated using the Lake Louise Score (LLS). Reliable methods of predicting which individuals will develop…

: We sought to identify in which clinical scenarios 3D printed models are used to plan for fetal surgeries as well as the main purpose and the imaging method utilized for the models. In addition, we describe benefits and shortcomings of the models, as well as potential future improvements.: In this scoping review, data…