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PURPOSE: Turner syndrome (TS), also known as congenital ovarian hypoplasia syndrome, is a sex chromosome abnormality caused by a complete/partial absence of the second sex chromosome with complete X chromosome. The most common findings by prenatal ultrasonography of TS include thickened nuchal translucency, cystic hygr…

BACKGROUND: Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) during pregnancy is extremely rare. Perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) during pregnancy has high maternal and fetal mortality. Symptoms attributed to pregnancy and other diagnoses make the diagnosis of preoperative PPU during pregnancy and puerperium challenging. AIM: To identify pred…

INTRODUCTION: The need for rehabilitation interventions for persons living with dementia is increasing. Improvements in the activities of daily living (ADLs) are often required in this process. On the other hand, reduced learning ability among these people complicates decision-making regarding interventions, so researc…

INTRODUCTION: Haemophilia A and B is a disease consistently associated with reduced bone mineral density, both in adults and children. However, whether haemophilia also increases fracture risk has not yet been proven. AIM: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize and analyse studies evaluating the…

BACKGROUND: Pharmacological sedation and analgesia are used to alleviate discomfort during awake medical procedures but can cause adverse effects like apnea and hypoxemia, increasing the need for airway management and prolonging recovery. Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a non-pharmacological intervention to reduce…

BACKGROUND: Tetralogy of Fallot is one of the critical congenital heart defects needing intervention within the first year of life. OBJECTIVE: This review aims to systematically assess the prevalence of Tetralogy of Fallot among children and adolescents with congenital heart defects in Sub-Saharan Africa from January…

PURPOSE: The intestinal microbiota and insomnia interact through the microbiota-gut-brain axis. The purpose of this review is to summarize and analyze the changes of intestinal microbiota in insomnia, the interaction mechanisms between intestinal microbiota and insomnia and the treatment methods based on the role of mi…

The aim of this systematic review was to assess the antimicrobial effectiveness of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) incorporated to different orthodontic bonding systems. Additionally, the review investigated the impact of AgNPs on the bonding properties of these materials. The hypothesis posed that the addition of AgNPs w…

UNLABELLED: Advances in nanotechnology have been changing the face of dentistry with their diverse range of dental applications. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are a relatively new breakthrough in dentistry. AIM: The main objective of this paper is to discuss the current progress in the field of dentistry and highlight…

BACKGROUND: Golf is played both recreationally and professionally by approximately 66.6 million people worldwide. Despite the potential for nutrition to influence golf performance, research in this area is somewhat limited. OBJECTIVE: To identify the existing literature regarding nutrition and golf and where the curre…

Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is an acute complication of advanced liver disease, which manifests with a rapidly progressive decline in kidney function. Though pharmacological treatment has been recently advanced, there are still high mortality rates. The study compares the mortality rate in patients using different vasoc…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the iron overload among individuals with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have not received red blood cell transfusions. METHODS: A comprehensive search was conducted in Embase, PubMed, PubMed Central, Web of Science, NIH, and Blood Library databases up to September 2023. The search strategy inc…

Chrononutrition, an emerging body of evidence on the relationship between biological rhythms and metabolism, has been established to be associated with glycemic responses. However, the available evidence is inconsistent, due to protocol variations. Therefore, this review aims to summarize the findings on chrononutritio…

BACKGROUND: Adolescence is a critical period of development during which young people experience significant physical, cognitive, and social changes. Adolescent sexual behaviors can have significant consequences for their physical and mental health, as well as for their social and economic well-being. In Nigeria, the m…

INTRODUCTION: The number of patients with chronic kidney disease is increasing worldwide; previous studies have suggested that advanced practice nurses, including nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists, with expert practice skills can provide high-quality care and solve complex healthcare problems. In gener…

BACKGROUND: Smoking history is a heterogeneous situation for different populations, and numerous studies suggest that smoking cessation is conducive to reduce the mortality of lung cancer. However, no quantitative meta-analysis regarding smoking cessation duration based on different populations has demonstrated it clea…

UNLABELLED: The disability of cells to react to insulin, causing glucose intolerance and hyperglycemia, is referred to as insulin resistance. This clinical condition, which has been well-researched in organs such as adipose tissue, muscle, and liver, has been linked to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's diseas…

BACKGROUND: Sudden, forced hyperextension injuries to the proximal interphalangeal joint leading to volar plate avulsion fractures are common hand injuries in children. Suboptimal management of these fractures can lead to the development of long-term complications such as stiffness and flexion contracture. METHODS: ME…

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Multiple large-scale genome-wide association meta-analyses studies have reliably identified an association between genetic variants within thegene and chronic kidney disease. This association extends to alterations in known markers of kidney disease including baseline estimated glomerular filtration…

OBJECTIVE: This review will investigate the effectiveness of fibrin sealants in adult patients who underwent head and neck surgery. INTRODUCTION: Controlling bleeding is important in head and neck surgery. Complications involving nearby vital structures increase the risk of morbidity and mortality. Surgical tissue adh…