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Some of us recently discussed the problems existing in describing the channels that permit interventricular shunting. We offered suggestions for improvement, particularly when assessing the channel that is found when both arterial trunks arise from the morphologically right ventricle. Our proposals engendered significa…

Hypoparathyroidism (HypoPT) is a rare endocrine disorder characterized by hypocalcemia accompanied by low or inappropriately normal parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels. The Bone Section of the Hellenic Endocrine Society reviewed the available evidence and the recent international guidelines and provided updated clinical p…

This overview aimed at assessing botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A)'s effectiveness in managing bruxism compared to a placebo, the absence of treatment, or other interventions in adults. Only systematic reviews (SRs), with or without a meta-analysis, were included. A comprehensive literature search was conducted on 16 Jun…

BACKGROUND/AIMS: This update of previously conducted evidence mapping and quality analysis of systematic reviews related to dental traumatology aimed to assess the distribution of systematic reviews published in a period of past 54 months in various domains and subdomains and evaluate their quality. An attempt w…

BACKGROUND: Ginkgo biloba leaf extract EGb 761® might have diverse therapeutic effects. OBJECTIVE: We conducted an overview of systematic reviews (SRs) to compile the efficacy and safety of EGb 761®. METHODS: The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, MEDLINE (via PubMed), Embase (via OVID) and PROSPERO w…

BACKGROUND: Removal of third molars often leads to complications such as pain, swelling, and trismus, impacting patient quality of life. Various strategies including cryotherapy, different suture techniques, and chlorhexidine are employed to mitigate these effects. However, the effectiveness of these interventions is s…

AIM(S): To assess the methodological quality and psychometric properties of self-reported financial toxicity measures for cancer survivors, to offer evidence-based guidance for the selection of these measures in clinical practice, and to supply methodological references for the enhancement and development of related me…

BACKGROUND: Road traffic injury is the leading cause of death among young people globally, with motor vehicle collisions often resulting in severe injuries and entrapment. Traditional extrication techniques focus on limiting movement to prevent spinal cord injuries, but recent findings from the EXIT project challenge t…

Graves' disease (GD) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by activation of the TSH receptor by stimulatory autoantibodies (TSH Receptor Antibodies, or TRAbs), leading to unregulated thyroid hormone production. Diagnosis is largely based on the typical clinical picture and laboratory thyroid panel. Establishment of e…

Breast cancer (BC) is the leading type of cancer affecting women globally and remains a significant cause of death. The diagnostic accuracy of liquid biopsy (LB) in the diagnosis of BC has not been well established. This overview synthesizes and critically evaluates the diagnostic test accuracy (DTA) of LB biomarkers i…

AIM: The first evidence-based Finnish guidelines for paediatric lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) were published in 2014 and completely updated in 2023. This paper, by the interdisciplinary working group that developed the 2023 guidelines, summarises the main recommendations. METHODS: The 2023 guidelines were…

BACKGROUND: Night eating syndrome (NES) is included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, 5th edition, as an example of "Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorders" with minimal guidance about how to define and operationalize NES. The literature suggests that research practices vary widely, ma…

Over the last few years, numerous reports have lauded the efficacy of articaine hydrochloride as a local anesthetic (LA) in dental procedures. Numerous studies have shown that articaine outperforms lidocaine in various aspects of dental treatment, leading to its widespread adoption in both adults and children. Despite…

BACKGROUND: Sodium tanshinone IIA sulfonate injection (STS) is widely used in the clinical treatment of coronary heart disease angina pectoris (CHDAP). This article systematically summarizes and evaluates the available evidence for STS in the treatment of AP, and assess its quality. METHODS: Two researchers searched a…

BACKGROUND: Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) may benefit from acupuncture as a therapeutic. However, the findings of systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses (MAs) are inconsistent and their quality needs to be evaluated critically. We aimed to provide an overview of the methodological quality, risk of bias, q…

PURPOSE: An overview of reviews was conducted to summarize the evidence and synthesize the results from systematic reviews. METHODS: The Cochrane and Preferred Reporting Items for Overviews of Reviews reporting guidelines were followed and the protocol was registered. Electronic and manual searches were conducted to i…

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to identify the frequency of Cochrane systematic reviews and Cochrane systematic reviews protocols using (or planning to use) the risk of bias 2.0 tool to assess the risk of bias of the included randomized clinical trials. STUDY DESIGN: This is a meta-research study. METHODS: We i…

INTRODUCTION: The Brazil has one of the largest public health systems in the world and in the 1980's, Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine were introduced. In 2018, the treatment with ozone became a complementary integrative practice showing several benefits. However, its effectiveness needs to be resear…

INTRODUCTION: Proximal hypospadias surgery is impacted by a high complication rate. The goal of this work was to assess the overall composite complication rate, fistula rate and stenosis rate following proximal hypospadias surgery realized according to onlay urethroplasty, Duckett, Koyanagi and Bracka techniques. METH…

There are a range of sphincter-preserving procedures available to treat anorectal fistula, some of which can be precluded, or rendered more optimal by specific features of fistula anatomy. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the gold standard modality for assessing anorectal fistula. To maximise clinical utility, the M…