42,458 papers found

BACKGROUND: The occurrence and the clinical relevance of rebound acid hypersecretion after discontinuation of proton pump inhibitors is unclear. AIM: To perform a systematic review of rebound acid hypersecretion after discontinuation of proton pump inhibitors. METHODS: PubMed, Embase and Central were searched up to O…

PURPOSE: To determine the characteristics, treatments and outcomes of patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) or gliosarcoma (GS) and metastases outside of the central nervous system (CNS). METHODS: PubMed and Web of Science searches for peer-reviewed articles pertaining to GBM/ GS patients with metastatic dissemi…

PURPOSE: The purpose of this meta-analysis is to evaluate the effect of ethanol lock on the incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) in patients with central venous catheters. METHODS: RCTs comparing ethanol lock with another solution lock for prevention of CRBSI were obtained by searching databases…

BACKGROUND: Stroke is a major challenge in neurology due to its multifactorial genesis and irreversible consequences. Processes of endogenous post-stroke neurogenesis, although insufficient, may indicate possible direction of future therapy. Multiple research considers stem-cell-based approaches in order to maximize ne…

INTRODUCTION: Arachnoid cysts are commonly considered congenital lesions, but this has not been proven. With the development of neuroimaging and DNA testing technology, more cases of familial arachnoid cysts have been reported. Herein, we review such cases. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science…

PURPOSE: Arterial spin labeling (ASL) techniques have been implemented across a diverse range of clinical and experimental applications. This review aims to evaluate the current feasibility of ASL in clinical neuroradiology based on recent improvements to ASL sequences and highlight areas for potential clinical applica…

OBJECTIVES: To assess the association between diabetes mellitus and gallstone disease (GSD) by meta-analysis. METHODS: This study was carried out at Xiangya Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, China in September 2013. First, eligible studies were searched in PubMed and Cochrane Central databases from their inception to Septemb…

BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: In recent years, there has been increasing pressure to measure and report quality in health care. However, there has been little focus on quality measurement in the field of neurology for conditions other than stroke and transient ischemic attack. As the number of evidence-based treatments for neuro…

BACKGROUND: Pain is one of the main symptoms associated with spinal cord injury (SCI) and can be associated with changes to the central nervous system (CNS). PURPOSE: This article provides an overview of the evidence relating to CNS changes (structural and functional) associated with pain in SCIs. DATA SOURCES: A sys…

PURPOSE: Several studies have reported an association between central precocious puberty (CPP) and a higher prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), raising the hypothesis that CPP may act as an early-life indicator of increased PCOS risk. This review investigates the shared genetic, epigenetic, and environmenta…

AIM: To evaluate the effectiveness of 532, 577, and 810 nm lasers as an initial treatment for non-resolving central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC). METHODS: Following the Cochrane Collaboration Handbook and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines, randomized clinical tria…

Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) and cerebrovascular disease share common risk factors and may be independently associated; however, the strength and nature of this association remain unclear. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis, informed by studies from PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Google Sch…

PURPOSE: This study compared the recovery of motor function and the safety of early and delayed surgical intervention in patients with central cord syndrome (CCS). METHODS: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were employed to retrieve the targeted studies published from inception to February 19, 2023.…

BACKGROUND: Metformin, a well-established antidiabetic agent, has emerging neuroactive properties extending beyond glycemic control. Evidence suggests effects on neurotransmission, neuroprotection, and neuroinflammatory pathways, offering potential in neurodegenerative disorders. METHODS: Following PRISMA 2020 guideli…

PURPOSE: To review the effects of firsthand tobacco smoking on central retinal arteriolar equivalent (CRAE) and central retinal venular equivalent (CRVE) of firsthand tobacco smokers. METHODS: We performed a search on EMBASE and PubMed for studies up to 15July 2022. Two independent reviewers selected studies with base…

: In the present meta-analysis, we aimed to summarize the relationship between dietary total antioxidant capacity (TAC), general and central obesity indices and lipid profile in adult population.: The electronic databases of Web of Sciences, PubMed, Scopus and Cochrane library were searched for relevant studies from in…

Although there have been many studies identifying clinical and pathologic factors that may predict central lymph node metastases (CLNM) in papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) patients without clinically cervical lymph node metastasis (cN0), the results were inconsistent. And whether prophylactic central lymph node…

INTRODUCTION: Intravascular catheters are crucial devices in medical practice that increase the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), and related health-economic adverse outcomes. This scoping review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of published automated algorithms for surveillance of catheter-relat…

BACKGROUND: There is an ongoing debate if weekend admissions of critically ill patients are associated with higher mortality rates. The current review aimed to specifically assess this effect in sepsis and septic shock patients by comparing mortality rates with weekend versus weekday admissions. METHODS: PubMed, CENTR…

PURPOSE: Ileostomy volvulus is a rare cause of small bowel obstruction. We present an unusual case of ileostomy volvulus without the presence of adhesions. Additionally, a systematic literature review was performed to collate the current literature on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and preventative measures of ileos…