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UNLABELLED: We performed a systematic analysis of the standardized prevalence of osteoporosis in mainland China from 1990 to 2050. INTRODUCTION: Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease. We aimed to investigate the standardized prevalence of osteoporosis in mainland China at the national and regional levels, with…

PURPOSE: To evaluate the outcomes of different intravitreal injections for the treatment of retinal vein occlusion including central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) and branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO). METHODS: PubMed, Cochrane, the metaRegister of ControlledTrials, and ClinicalTrials were searched for intravitreal…

BACKGROUND: An adductor canal block (ACB) provides recognized analgesia following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This meta-analysis compared the single-injection ACB (SACB) with the continuous-injection ACB (CACB). METHOD: Relevant studies were searched from PubMed (1996-October 2018), Embase (1980-October 2018), and…

BACKGROUND: Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT), a type of light therapy that uses the concept of photobiomodulation, is developed to promote bone healing. Clinical studies have been conducted to assess the influence of PBMT on dental implant stability and success rate. This is the first systematic review and meta-analys…

BACKGROUND: As one of the common male sexual dysfunction diseases, the treatment effect of premature ejaculation is often difficult to guarantee. In China, there are many randomized clinical trials that confirm that acupuncture has a good therapeutic effect on premature ejaculation. The aim of this study was to compare…

BACKGROUND: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is one of the most common injuries in sports, and the injury mechanisms are not completely clear. Bone bruises seen on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) following ACL injuries may provide significant information for determining ACL injury mechanisms. OBJECTIVE: The ai…

BACKGROUND: The aim of the present study was to systematically review and analyze the available evidence on the role of surgery in improving outcomes in patients with migraine headaches. METHODS: An electronic search of PubMed, Scopus, CENTRAL (Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials), and Google Scholar databa…

BACKGROUND: Humans have 4 million exocrine sweat glands, which can be classified into two types: eccrine and apocrine glands. Sweat secretion, a constitutive feature, is directly involved in thermoregulation and metabolism, and is regulated by both the central nervous system (CNS) and autonomic nervous system (ANS). O…

Exposure to some chemicals in the workplace can lead to occupational chemical-induced hearing loss. Attention has mainly focused on the adverse auditory effects of solvents. However, other chemicals such as heavy metals have been also identified as ototoxic agents. The aim of this work was to review the current scienti…

Skin atrophy is an adverse effect of topical corticosteroids (TCs) which, as an established non-life-threatening effect, has been poorly reported by trials involving these drugs. Atopic dermatitis and psoriasis are example of disorders that require repeated therapies with TCs; however, assessing the atrophogenic activi…

BACKGROUND: Some studies have suggested an association between Helicobacter pylori infection and the risk of stroke, but the relationship remains controversial. The aim of this study was to obtain a more comprehensive estimate of H. pylori on the risk of stroke by performing a meta-analysis. METHODS: A computerized se…

BACKGROUND: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an idiopathic inflammatory disorder. Currently, the main goals of treatment are to induce and maintain clinical and/or endoscopic remission. However, evidence indicates that persistent disease activity on colonic biopsies in the setting of clinical or endoscopic remission is an in…

PURPOSE: To review the methodologies used to assess muscle co-contraction (MCo) with surface electromyography (sEMG) during gait in people with neurological impairment. METHODS: The Scopus (1995-2013), Web of Science (1970-2013), PubMed (1948-2013) and B-on (1999-2013) databases were searched. Articles were included w…

Silicone oil (SiO) has a well-established role as a long-term endotamponade agent in the management of complicated retinal detachments. Complications of intraocular SiO include keratopathy, glaucoma, cataract and subretinal migration of the oil droplets. SiO tamponade can also lead to a severe optic neuropathy caused b…

Studies show a protective relationship between physical activity and breast cancer risk across the life course from menarche to postmenopausal years. Mammographic breast density is a known and strong breast cancer risk factor. Whether the association of physical activity with breast cancer risk is mediated through mamm…

STUDY OBJECTIVES: To perform a meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of exogenous melatonin in advancing sleep-wake rhythm in patients with delayed sleep phase disorder. DESIGN: Meta analysis of papers indexed for PubMed, Embase, and the abstracts of sleep and chronobiologic societies (1990-2009). PATIENTS: Indivi…

INTRODUCTION: Brachytherapy (BRT) is defined as a therapy technique where a radioactive source is placed a short distance from or within the tumor being treated. Much expectation has been placed on its efficacy to improve the outcome for patients with central nervous system (CNS) tumors due to the initial promising res…

Blood cultures are sometimes obtained from intravascular catheters for convenience. However, there is controversy regarding this practice. The authors compared the diagnostic test characteristics of blood cultures obtained from intravascular catheters and peripheral veins. Relevant studies for inclusion in this review…

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this investigation was to explore the effectiveness of search strategies developed to identify trials of specific complementary therapies in a range of clinical conditions. DESIGN: All primary studies included in a series of systematic reviews were identified. An analysis of the original source…

AIM: To determine whether there is robust evidence of efficacy for domperidone in reducing the symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) in children. METHODS: Systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). A search was made of the Cochrane Library Issue 2004 (C…