42,482 papers found

High adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MD) has been associated with a lower prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS). The present study aimed to investigate the impact of MD adherence on parameters of MetS. A systematic literature search was performed in PubMed, Cochrane Central Registry of Clinical Trials (CENTRAL),…

Audio-visual (AV) or music distraction may be used to reduce pain during several healthcare procedures. The present manuscript is a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the effectiveness of media distraction in reducing pain and anxiety in extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) patients. The PubMed, Emba…

BACKGROUND: Baduanjin, as an ancient Chinese exercise, is beneficial to both physical and mental health. Moreover, researchers discovered that Baduanjin has effects on the recovery of postoperative breast cancer patients. Yet, nobody focused on the systematic review, which can provide convincing evidence to verify the…

Penfield's motor homunculus describes a caricaturised yet useful representation of the map of various body parts on the pre-central cortex. We propose a supplemental map of the clinically represented areas of human body in pre-central cortex and a novel subcortical corticospinal tract map. We believe this knowledge is…

PURPOSE: This narrative review provides an update on the research that led to the development of ditans and lasmiditan for the acute treatment of migraine in adults and discusses the potential advantages and disadvantages of lasmiditan in clinical use. METHODS: The electronic databases PubMed, Scopus, and ClinicalTria…

INTRODUCTION: Gastric Cancer (GC) is the fourth most common malignancy worldwide and the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality for both sexes. The gold standard for diagnosing GC is oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGD). Excess mucus on the gastric mucosa impairs the detection of early GC. AIM: To synthesize av…

BACKGROUND & AIMS: Trials investigating the efficacy of different interventions for overweight children are limited and controversial. Therefore, the aim of this study is to perform a network meta-analysis on the efficacy of various interventions for children with obesity (an average age of 6-12 years old). METHODS: W…

BACKGROUND: Low back pain is a common clinical chronic disease with symptoms of back soreness, numbness, and pain. The incidence of low back pain is high, and gradually increases with age. It is mainly middle-aged and has a high recurrence rate. It is considered to be one of the common diseases with the highest disabil…

BACKGROUND: The management of acute respiratory infections (ARIs), urinary tract infections (UTIs), and skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) should be guided by high quality evidence. AIM: To compare the quantity and quality of randomised placebo-controlled trials of antibiotics for ARIs, UTIs, and SSTIs. DESIGN &…

PURPOSE: The aim of this study is to analyze the effect of internal limiting membrane peeling in removal of idiopathic epiretinal membranes through meta-analysis. METHODS: We searched PubMed for studies published until 30 April 2018. Inclusion criteria included cases of idiopathic epiretinal membranes, treated with vi…

BACKGROUND: Primary angiitis of the CNS (PACNS) is a process causing variously combined neurological disturbances. Its rarity and kaleidoscopic presentation make it difficult to diagnose and even to suspect. OBJECTIVE: (1) To provide an up-to-date review on PACNS and (2) to create a preliminary screening algorithm bas…

BACKGROUND: The microdebrider technique was introduced in clinical practice to provide a better outcome in nasal obstruction caused by inferior turbinate hypertrophy. We conducted this systematic review to evaluate the effectiveness of this technique, by comparison with the radiofrequency-assisted modality. METHODOLOG…

INTRODUCTION: Considerably large numbers of bariatric surgery (BS) procedures are undertaken globally, and are projected to increase with the obesity epidemic. Venous thromboembolic events (VTE) comprise an important cause of postoperative morbidity and mortality after BS and an important issue with wide clinical and f…

Child abuse was suspected in a case of out-of-hospital arrest with minor brain injuries. Confronted with continued disputes on pathophysiologic correlates even after autopsy, to assist the differentiation of potential causes of sudden cardiopulmonary arrest in children, we tried to identify the mechanism of cardiopulmo…

BACKGROUND: To assess the efficacy and safety of plaster splint vs splints in the treatment of distal radius fractures (DRFs). METHODS: For a more comprehensive collection of original study, we mainly searched 9 electronic databases including the PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Cochrane Central Regis…

BACKGROUND: To compare the clinical outcomes of radical hysterectomy (RH) with chemoradiotherapy (CRT) in women with stage IB2-IIA cervical cancer. METHODS: Based on articles published up to December 2017, a literature search of PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and Chinese…

BACKGROUND: There is currently no consensus on the appropriate selection of inotropic therapy in ventricular dysfunction. The objective of the study was to detect the effects of different inotropes on the hemodynamics of patients who developed low cardiac output. METHODS: PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Regis…

BACKGROUND: Urinary incontinence (UI), affects women more frequently than men, with a prevalence to 30-40% of perimenopausal women and almost 50% among women aged over 70 years. caused severe psychological burden and bringing negatively impact to the quality of life, increased caregiver burden and economic cost. Acupun…

PURPOSE: to evaluate the efficacy of orofacial myofunctional therapy in improving orofacial function and nasal breathing in patients with asthma and rhinitis and, consequently, achieve clinical control of these conditions. RESEARCH STRATEGIES: We used the elements of the PICOT method (study population, intervention, c…

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune disorder presenting with low platelet count <100&#xa0;&#xd7;&#xa0;10/L. The condition affects both adults and children. Thrombopoietin receptor agonists (TPO-RAs) are second-line of therapy that includes Romiplostim and Eltrombopag, which stimulate the production o…