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BACKGROUND: In Africa, ongoing challenges posed by zoonotic foodborne diseases highlight the need to improve control practices. This review aims to present a structured overview by summarizing documented practices in African abattoirs, factors influencing the implementation of either poor or good practices, and the rec…

PURPOSE: Epilepsy is highly prevalent among children, making it one of the most common neurological diseases in the pediatric population. Its diagnosis is problematic, largely depending on clinical judgment and inaccurate investigative studies. Thus, a more objective investigation is warranted. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are s…

INTRODUCTION: Psycho-spiritual distress remains one of the most prevalent and pressing concerns throughout the cancer survivorship journey, impacting their existential integrity. Various yoga interventions have been examined for their potential to alleviate this distress, but their effects in cancer patients varied. M…

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical effect of aloe vera gel as an adjunct to scaling and root planing (SRP) on plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), and probing pocket depth (PPD) in periodontitis treatment. METHODS: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included, focusing on aloe vera gel as an…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is a significant global health challenge characterized by increasing incidence and generally poor prognosis. The search for novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets is crucial for improving patient outcomes. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have emerged…

BACKGROUND: Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy immunotherapy and radiotherapy are associated with serious adverse effects that affect a patient's physiological functioning and physical appearance, contribute to financial toxicity, reduce quality of life, and increase the risk of treatment discontinuation. This syst…

PURPOSE: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate whether early oral fluid intake after surgery compared with delayed oral intake causes nausea and vomiting in pediatric patients who underwent general anesthesia in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). DESIGN: Systematic review and meta-analys…

OBJECTIVE: To explore effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions in fear of childbirth. METHODS: All published literature were searched from three databases (Pubmed, Cochrane CENTRAL, and Web of Science) as of April 2024. The risk of bias of the included studies was assessed using the Cochrane Systematic Revie…

Neuropathic pain (NP) is a heterogeneous group of conditions characterized by the experience of a number of sensory disturbances including pain, burning sensations, paroxysms of stabbing pain, dysesthesias, allodynia, and hyperalgesia. The above-mentioned sensations may occur in a specific dermatome area or other delim…

PURPOSE: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of trabeculectomy compared to glaucoma drainage devices (GDDs) in managing uveitic glaucoma (UG). DESIGN: Systematic review. METHODS: We searched seven electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, EMBASE, CENTRAL, and Google Scholar) to compare…

BACKGROUND: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system with a significant impact on mobility and balance function. Telerehabilitation is an emerging branch of telemedicine which has the potential to deliver rehabilitation remotely through the use of information and comm…

BACKGROUND: Gestational diabetes (GD) can threaten the health of both the mother and the foetus if it is not effectively managed. While there exists a growing body of research on self-management interventions for GD, there is a lack of reviewed studies regarding the various self-management interventions in Africa. The…

OBJECTIVE: This systematic review aimed to describe and evaluate the caries patterns among the 21st century preschool children globally. METHOD: Six electronic databases (Pubmed, Embase, Medline, Web of Science, EBSCOhost, and Scopus) were searched using predetermined terms. Dual independent screening of all retrieved…

INTRODUCTION: Conservative surgery is the gold standard for the treatment of single and small tumors and, combined with the concept of oncoplastic tumors, brings good aesthetic results while maintaining cancer safety. The objective was to comparatively analyze the degree of satisfaction of patients undergoing breast co…

OBJECTIVES: This review will map the various methodological approaches used in graded dental ceramics and distinguish their material characteristics and properties. The aim is to identify gaps in the development and application of grading in dental ceramic systems. INTRODUCTION: The advantage of functionally graded ma…

PURPOSE: To compare the influence of immediate loading (IL) and non-immediate loading (NIL) protocols on overdentures retained by reduced-diameter implants (≤ 3.5 mm). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Electronic databases including MEDLINE (via PubMed), Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were…

AIM: 3Mixtatin (a combination of Metronidazole, Minocycline, and Ciprofloxacin along with statins) is a novel biomaterial in pulp therapy, while Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) is considered the gold standard in endodontics. This study aimed to compare the clinical and radiographic success rates of MTA and 3Mixtatin i…

The aim of this systematic review is the assessment of the effect of mouth breathing on the prevalence of tongue thrust. The review was performed according to the PRISMA 2020 checklist guidelines, and the protocol was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42022339527). The inclusion criteria were the following: studies of clini…

Exercise snacks, including other variants of brief intermittent bouts, are an emerging approach for increasing physical activity, although their operationalisation is unstandardised and their health benefits remain unclear. This scoping review aimed to explore characterisations of exercise snacks and summarise their ef…

INTRODUCTION: The increase of young and middle-aged adult patients with multimorbid and/or complex chronic conditions has created new challenges for healthcare systems and services. Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) play an essential role in treating these patients because of their expertise and advanced nursing skills.…