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BACKGROUND: Intraventricular haemorrhage (IVH) is a major complication of preterm birth. Large haemorrhages are associated with a high risk of disability and hydrocephalus. Instability of blood pressure and cerebral blood flow are postulated as causative factors. Another mechanism may involve reperfusion damage from ox…

BACKGROUND: The integration of HIV/AIDS and maternal, neonatal, child health and nutrition services (MNCHN), including family planning (FP) is recognized as a key strategy to reduce maternal and child mortality and control the HIV/AIDS epidemic. However, limited evidence exists on the effectiveness of service integrati…

BACKGROUND: Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is a major complication of preterm birth. Large hemorrhages are associated with a high risk of disability and hydrocephalus. Instability of blood pressure and cerebral blood flow are postulated as causative factors. Another mechanism may involve reperfusion damage from oxyg…

BACKGROUND: The development of highly sensitive assays has enabled the detection of biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease in blood. In this literature review, we discuss their clinical applicability based on recent studies. METHODS: A systematic search was conducted across Embase, Pubmed, Web of Science, Cochrane Central,…

The Aztecs, later called the, inhabited what is now central Mexico during the thirteenth through the fifteenth centuries and were one of the most powerful and widespread cultures in Mesoamerica. They were characterized by highly developed urbanism, architecture, education, sculpture, painting, pottery, jewelry, farming…

BACKGROUND: Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is the most common central nervous system (CNS) infection caused by "," leading to significant neurological deficits and high mortality rates. Effective treatment is essential to control the infection. This literature review aims to evaluate recent advancements in anti-tuberculo…

infection is unequivocally associated with the development and progression of various digestive diseases. Clinical guidelines recommend eradication therapy for all eligible patients without contraindications. However, reports of high recurrence rates in earlier studies have raised concerns among clinicians and patients…

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Urgent community response services are central to the NHS strategy of moving care into the community to reduce hospital admissions. As part of intermediate care, urgent community response teams rely on interdisciplinary working. However, there is limited understanding of how healthcare professional…

Experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) is an animal model of multiple sclerosis (MS). The latter is a human organ-specific autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (CNS). EAE is characterized by systemic inflammation associated with increased blood levels of proinflammatory mediators that potentially t…

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate if there is a role for hypoglossal nerve stimulation outside the original Stimulation Therapy for Apnea Reduction (STAR) trial criteria. METHODS: This review was conducted using PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library databases. RESULTS: Hypoglossal nerve stimulation led to improv…

BACKGROUND: Colostomy surgery in developing countries can save children's lives, but improper care can lead to complications. Successful treatment emphasises the role of parents. Education on caring for a colostomy in children increases parents' knowledge and skills in providing effective care. AIM: To explore the inf…

Chronotherapeutic interventions aimed at realigning the circadian system can improve depression. This systematic review evaluated the current evidence for circadian realignment as an antidepressant mechanism. A comprehensive search was conducted in studies that implemented a chronotherapeutic intervention in samples wi…

The virtual articulator (VA) is a technology that simulates the jaw relation in a computer-generated setting. Augmented and virtual reality have been utilized as digital technology, which aids in many areas of dentistry and dental education. Today, a practicing dentist must keep up with the newer technologies, but with…

Ultrasonography (USG) has become an invaluable tool in the assessment of neurocritical patients in the operating theaters and critical care units. Due to its easy availability, reliability, safety, and repeatability, neuro-intensivists and neuro-anesthesiologists utilize USG to make a diagnosis, assess prognosis, and d…

PURPOSE: This systematic review aimed to assess if women living in deprived areas have worse perinatal outcomes than those residing in high-income areas. METHODS: Datasets of PubMed, ScienceDirect, CENTRAL, Embase, and Google Scholar were searched for studies comparing perinatal outcomes (preterm birth, small-for-gest…

This narrative review paper evaluates the preservation rhinoplasty (PR) technique in all aspects. The literature survey was performed in PubMed, EBSCO, UpToDate, and Proquest Central databases of Kırıkkale University, Google and Google Scholar databases. The advent of the preservation rhinoplasty (PR) appro…

In the present study, we reviewed the efficacy of traditional herbal formulas on human immunity. A literature survey was performed in PubMed, UpToDate, Proquest Central Databases of Kırıkkale University, Google and Google Scholar databases from the internet. Search key words were "immune", "immune system",…

The Clinical Information Systems (CIS) section of the IMIA Yearbook of Medical Informatics systematically screens about 2,500 publications from more than 1,000 journals annually to find the best CIS publications. The editors of the CIS section have noticed a trend toward patient-centered care supported by AI and machin…

OBJECTIVES: To explore the occupational safety and health of fishermen in coastal areas, and the causes and health problems experienced by them. METHOD: The systematic review was conducted in February 2021, and comprised search on Google Cendekia, ScienceDirect, ProQuest, PubMed and BioMed Central databases for releva…