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BACKGROUND: Regular antenatal care for women with a multiple pregnancy is accepted practice, and while most women have an increase in the number of antenatal visits, there is no consensus as to what constitutes optimal care. 'Specialised' antenatal clinics have been advocated as a way of improving outcomes for women an…

INTRODUCTION: Fertility preservation is an increasingly important component of survivorship care for adolescent and young adult (AYA) women with central nervous system (CNS) tumors. As survival improves, attention to long-term reproductive health is increasingly needed. AREAS COVERED: This narrative review examines ho…

UNLABELLED: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent environmental contaminants increasingly associated with cardiovascular outcomes. While mechanistic studies have reported oxidative stress, developmental toxicity, and gene expression alterations in cardiac models, it remains unclear how these finding…

Primary central nervous system melanoma (pCNSM) is an exceptionally rare malignancy arising from melanocytes of neural crest origin, with an annual incidence of just 0.005 per 100,000 individuals. Due to its rarity and the heterogeneity in tumor biology, no standardized treatment protocol currently exists. Immunotherap…

INTRODUCTION: The gut-brain axis (GBA) is a complex, bidirectional communication network connecting the gastrointestinal tract and central nervous system. Cannabidiol (CBD) and probiotics have shown promising neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory effects. However, the synergistic potential of these a…

OBJECTIVE: This review presents an integrative framework of the "Mastication-Respiration Axis," proposing that the masticatory and respiratory systems interact to form a functional axis essential for the development and maintenance of cognitive health in brain circuits. DESIGN: We narratively synthesized studies ident…

Right atrial perforation is a rare sequela of a few clinical situations, such as acute myocardial infarction, invasive cardiac procedures, or cardiac malignancies. This case is a novel example of a right atrial perforation due to methamphetamine-associated cardiomyopathy. The decedent was a 44-year-old male with a hist…

PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION: The risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with lymphoma may be overlooked because patients often experience thrombocytopenia from the disease or chemotherapy. A meta-analysis was conducted to identify the prevalence of and risk factors for VTE in patients with lymphoma. LITERATURE SE…

Schizophrenia (SCZ), a serious mental disorder, is one of the leading causes of disease burden worldwide. Exosomes, as a natural nanocarrier, are able to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and play a key bridging role in central nervous system (CNS) communication, participating in important physiological processes suc…

PURPOSE: To identify the behavioral tests used to assess auditory processing throughout adulthood, focusing on the characteristics of the target population as an interest group. RESEARCH STRATEGIES: PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Scielo, databases were searched with descriptors: "auditory perception" or "auditory…

BACKGROUND: The epithelial immune regulation is an essential and protective feature of the barrier function of the mucous membranes of the airways. Damage to the epithelial barrier can result in chronic inflammatory diseases, such as chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) or bronchial asthma. Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP)…

INTRODUCTION: Bacillus Cereus infection can be life-threatening in immunocompromised patients. We report here a case of Bacillus Cereus septicemia in a child with relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and present review of literature. METHODS: We collected clinical, laboratory and outcome data of our patient wit…

BACKGROUND: This systematic review aimed to investigate the reliability of ultrasound method compared with digital vaginal examinations in detecting cervical dilation. METHODS: We searched Cochrane (CENTRAL), MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, ISI Web of Science Core Collection, Trip Database, PubMed, DARE and NHS EED, HTA, and…

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect characteristics and mechanism of acupuncture in autonomic nerve regulation through a comprehensive literature analysis. METHODS: CNKI and PubMed databases were searched for the studies on acupuncture in autonomic nerve regulation in the past 30 years, and Excel was used to perform…

AIM: The aim of this review was to evaluate the survival rate of axial and tilted implants in rehabilitation of edentulous jaws using all on four concept. SETTING AND DESIGN: Systematic Review. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A literature review was performed in MEDLINE, PubMed Central (PMC), Google scholar, Embase, Cochrane…

Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is the sixth most common cause of death worldwide. Incidence rates vary internationally, with the highest rates found in Southern and Eastern Africa, and central Asia. Initial observational studies identified multiple factors associated with an increased risk of ESCC, with subs…

: To do a systematic review covering assessments and interventions for central facial palsy (CFP) in patients with acquired brain injury.: PubMed, Embase, Cinahl, PsycInfo, and Web of Science were screened until April 2019. Assessments were defined as clinical- and instrumental tools and rating scales. Interventions we…

PURPOSE: To compare the clinical results of standard corneal cross-linking (SCXL) with transepithelial corneal cross-linking (TECXL) in progressive keratoconus using a meta-analysis. METHODS: PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched up to June 2020 to identify relevant studies.…

Exercise intolerance and impaired quality of life (QoL) are characteristic of lung transplant candidates and recipients. This review investigated the effects of exercise training on exercise capacity, QoL and clinical outcomes in pre- and post-operative lung transplant patients.A systematic literature search of PubMed,…

BACKGROUND: Central poststroke pain (CPSP) is a neuropathic pain syndrome that can occur after a cerebrovascular accident. It has negative effects on mood, sleep, rehabilitation, and quality of life in stroke patients. This systematic review assessed the efficacy and safety of nonpharmacological therapies for treating…