2,643 papers found

This research presents the results of evaluating multiple free, open-source engines on matching ICD-10 diagnostic codes via full-text searches. The study investigates what it takes to get an accurate match when searching for a specific diagnostic code. For each code the evaluation starts by extracting the words that ma…

BACKGROUND: Necrotising soft tissue infections (NSTI) are destructive and often life-threatening infections of the skin and soft tissue, necessitating prompt recognition and aggressive medical and surgical treatment. After debridement, the aim of surgical closure and reconstruction is to minimize disability and optimiz…

Low-grade gliomas (LGGs) are optimally treated with up-front maximal safe surgical resection, typically defined as maximizing the extent of tumor resection while minimizing neurologic risks of surgery. Supratotal resection of LGG may improve outcomes beyond gross total resection by removing tumor cells invading beyond…

OBJECTIVE: The research sought to determine (1) how use of the PubMed free full-text (FFT) limit affects citation retrieval and (2) how use of the FFT limit impacts the types of articles and levels of evidence retrieved. METHODS: Four clinical questions based on a research agenda for physical therapy were searched in…

The main challenge in pharyngoesophageal reconstruction is the restoration of swallow and speech functions. The aim of this paper is to review the reconstructive options and associated complications for patients with head and neck cancer. A literature review was performed for pharynoesophagus reconstruction after ablat…

This study aimed to measure the frequency of high-quality and transparent sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data collection and reporting in highly cited current alcohol use research, using the extant literature to identify community-informed priorities for the measurement of these variables.A single search…

This study evaluates large language models (LLMs) for automated de-identification of free-text medical records. Using 150 synthetically generated, personal health information (PHI)-enriched doctor's letters (23.2 PHIs per letter), we compared the full LLaMA-3.1-8B model (BF16, GPU) with a quantized variant (Q8, CPU) un…

To synthesize older adults' experiences and perceptions of goal setting and pursuit within health systems.Six databases were searched to May 2019 using a combination of MeSH and free text terms. Included papers were written in English and reported original qualitative research for participants aged 65 years and older.…

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Several mandibular defect classifications after oncological resection have been proposed with no universal acceptance among surgeons and prosthodontists. Established criteria for describing these mandibulectomy defects are lacking. PURPOSE: The purpose of this systematic review was to analyze the…

BACKGROUND: Electronic medical records contain information of value for research, but contain identifiable and often highly sensitive confidential information. Patient-identifiable information cannot in general be shared outside clinical care teams without explicit consent, but anonymisation/de-identification allows re…

BACKGROUND: Vasopressor use in patients undergoing autologous free tissue transfer is generally discouraged by surgeons perioperatively. This stems from concerns about the increased risk of flap failure with their use. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the evidence and quantify any harm or benefits a…

Pain in dementia patients is common, poorly measured, and undertreated. It is important to discuss the challenges in the pain assessment and management to find a possible solution for adequate pain management. The aim of this article is to discuss the challenges in the assessment of pain in geriatric patients with deme…

The etiopathogenesis of idiopathic scoliosis remains unknown, although genetic or hereditary factors, neurological disorders, hormonal and metabolic dysfunctions, biomechanical factors, and environmental factors seem to be involved. Several studies have found that patients with scoliosis have common characteristics of…

The National Care Experience Programme (NCEP) conducts national surveys that ask people about their experiences of care in order to improve the quality of health and social care services in Ireland. Each survey contains open-ended questions, which allow respondents to comment on their experiences. While these comments…

Microvascular free tissue transfer surgery is a frequently used technique for head and neck reconstruction involving anticoagulants, and the present study aimed to analyse the postoperative outcomes of aspirin use in conjunction with this procedure. We searched databases for articles published between 2007 and 2022 on…

BACKGROUND: Free gingival graft (FGG) and connective tissue graft (CTG) are two of the most commonly techniques performed in periodontal and peri-implant plastic surgery. Although several outcome measurements have been proposed for evaluation of palatal wound healing and patient morbidity, a comprehensive review about…

BACKGROUND: De-identification and anonymization are strategies that are used to remove patient identifiers in electronic health record data. The use of these strategies in multicenter research studies is paramount in importance, given the need to share electronic health record data across multiple environments and inst…

Recently, colonic health has been linked to the maintaining overall health status and reducing the risk of diseases by changes in lifestyle. Functional foods, such as "prebiotics" and "probiotics", dietary fibers, and other dietary components that target the colon and affect its environment enhancing short fatty acid (…

We searched Medline, Embase, Cochrane library, the Chinese Biomedicine Literature Database, the Chinese Scientific Journal Full-text Database, the Chinese Journal Full-text Database, and the Wanfang Database to collect observational studies on the effects of ovary-saving surgery in comparison to bilateral salpingo-ooph…

Pain is a significant health issue, and pain assessment is essential for proper diagnosis, follow-up, and effective management of pain. The conventional methods of pain assessment often suffer from subjectivity and variability. The main issue is to understand better how people experience pain. In recent years, artifici…