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INTRODUCTION: The best management strategy still remains strong controversy for acute nonarteritic central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO). We thus performed a meta-analysis to determine the efficacy of intra-arterial thrombolysis (IAT) for visual improvement according to different times from symptom onset. METHODS: W…

PURPOSE: To review retinal vein occlusion (RVO) and its relationship with retinal oxygen saturation via automated retinal oximetry in eyes with RVO. METHODS: A literature review was performed in PubMed and Medline until October 2021 utilizing specific keywords and cross-matched reference lists. RESULTS: This review f…

BACKGROUND: Complete mesocolic excision (CME) for colonic cancer offers a surgical specimen of higher quality, with higher number of lymph nodes compared to conventional colectomy. However, evidence on oncological outcomes is limited. The aim of the present study is to review recent literature and provide more informat…

AIMS: To examine the rates of hamstring graft salvage with arthroscopic debridement of infected anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction as reported in the literature and discuss functional outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A search was performed without language restriction on PubMed, EMBASE, Ovid, CINAHL and C…

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to assess the impact on quality of life from informing patients with cancer of their diagnosis and disease status. METHOD: We searched the follow databases, PubMed, CENTRAL (Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials), PsycINFO, WEB OF SCIENCE, Embase, CBM (Chinese Biomedical…

PURPOSE: This study aims to provide a systematic review and meta-analysis of Pulse Indicator Continuous Cardiac Output (PICCO) compared with conventional central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring in the treatment of traumatic shock. METHODS: A systematic literature retrieval was conducted in databases including PubMed,…

Among the noninvasive electrical stimulation methods, transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) regulates the activity of various neural networks in the brain and autonomic nervous system and is expected to be applied clinically in many areas, including in patients with central nervous system, psychiatri…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the published associations between obesity, overweight, and central obesity and the risk of early puberty in boys. METHODS: A comprehensive systematic search was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines using the Web of Science and PubMed databases up to December 31, 2024. Study quality wa…

BACKGROUND: Totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAPs) are vital for long-term intravenous therapy in children, especially in oncology. Internal jugular vein (IJV) access is commonly used but may require general anesthesia and poses anatomical challenges. External jugular vein (EJV) access is more superficial and…

: Craniopharyngiomas are rare sellar embryonic malformational tumors of low-grade histological malignancy. Despite high overall survival rates (92%), quality of life is frequently reduced due to adverse late effects caused by hypothalamic obesity. It is well known that morbid hypothalamic obesity is associated with the…

INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) affects approximately 26% of the world's female population and has various proposed etiologies. This manuscript aims to review concepts related to pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and CPP, encompassing its etiology, risk factors, clinical findings, and pain management.…

Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the destruction of thyroid follicular cells by thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPOAb) and thyroglobulin antibodies (TgAb), leading to hypothyroidism. Hashimoto's encephalopathy (HE) is associated with elevated levels of antithyroid antibodies. An im…

BACKGROUND: We have proposed the concept of glenoid track ("on-track/off-track" lesion) to evaluate the risk of engagement of the Hill-Sachs lesion with the glenoid after arthroscopic Bankart repair. This concept has been widely used and many clinical validation studies have been reported. To measure the glenoid track…

INTRODUCTION: Waist circumference-to-height ratio (WHtR) is a simple anthropometric index with good screening power and fast interpretation for early detection of childhood abdominal obesity. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to determine the best cut-off value of WHtR to use in clinical setting. METHODS:…

PURPOSE: To summarize comparative studies of MitraClip versus surgical repair in typical, real-world elderly patients with severe mitral regurgitation (MR) and analyze the safety and effectiveness of these therapeutic options. METHODS: PubMed, Medline, Embase, and Cochrane Controlled Register of Trials (CENTRAL) were…

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) has an analgesic effect greater than placebo or other treatments in patients with fibromyalgia. Furthermore, it was intended to analyze the optimal application parameters to achieve a greater reduction of pain. DESIGN: A systematic revi…

Pain treatment is still ineffective in many conditions and remains one of the greatest challenges of modern medicine. Historically, due to the incredible variety of pharmacologically promising natural products (NPs) and the chemical complexity of their compounds, scientists have explored their use as a source of treatm…

Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, myocardial infarction, stroke and renal failure. Sesame consumption may benefit blood pressure (BP) owing to its high polyunsaturated fatty acid, fibre, phytosterol and lignan contents. To clarify this, a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled t…

BACKGROUND: The dissolution of the USSR resulted in independence for constituent republics but left them battling an unstable economic environment and healthcare. Increases in injection drug use, prostitution, and migration were all widespread responses to this transition and have contributed to the emergence of an HIV…

Reliable vascular access is necessary for effective hemodialysis. Guidelines recommend chronic hemodialysis via an arteriovenous fistula (AVF), however, in a significant number of patients, permanent central venous catheters (CVCs) are used. The use of a tunneled catheter is acceptable if the estimated dialysis time is…