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OBJECTIVE: Nose- and sinus-related neuralgia syndromes (NSNS) constitute a constellation of clinical entities characterized by persistent pain in the distribution of nerves from the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. Various characterizations and management approaches have been reported in the literature, yet no unive…

PURPOSE: Evaluate changes in sex distribution within the Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) literature over time. METHODS: Four databases were searched (PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, SPORTDiscus and Web of Science). To be included, studies had to evaluate primary and complete ATR and report the ye…

AIMS: To identify the barriers and facilitators to implementing interventions for improving medication adherence in older patients with hypertension. DESIGN: This review was designed according to the Arksey and O'Malley framework for scoping reviews. DATA SOURCES: Six electronic databases (PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Scie…

: Tooth impaction is a common developmental dental anomaly characterized by the failure of eruption within the expected physiological timeframe. Permanent canines represent the second most frequently impacted teeth after third molars and may lead to functional, esthetic, and orthodontic complications. This systematic r…

Yoga is increasingly recognized worldwide as a potential alternative medicine and effective non-pharmacological approach to enhance pulmonary efficiency and prevent lifestyle-related diseases. The aim of the current systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the empirical studies conducted on the effect of yog…

BACKGROUND: Thumb carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis is a prevalent degenerative condition causing pain, reduced strength, and impaired hand function, primarily in postmenopausal women. Proprioceptive deficits contribute to joint instability and functional decline, yet the effectiveness of proprioceptive training rem…

INTRODUCTION: Sulopenem is a recently approved penem (in its oral formulation) by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for adult women with uncomplicated urinary tract infections that have limited or no other available therapeutic options. In this systematic review, we evaluated sulopenem resistance in Gram-negative…

BACKGROUND: Preconception care (PCC) plays a critical role in enhancing maternal and neonatal health by addressing risk factors before pregnancy. Most existing reviews focus on PCC outcomes such as utilization with limited attention to factors influencing PCC awareness and knowledge. This review addressed this gap by s…

BACKGROUND: Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) has gained attention as an alternative to metallic implants in orthopaedic applications, including arthroplasty, due to its mechanical properties and biocompatibility. This review evaluates the role of PEEK in arthroplasty and other orthopaedic applications by analysing its biome…

INTRODUCTION: Extant literature suggests that anhedonia, defined as a loss of the ability to feel pleasure or interest, is subserved by dysregulation of reward processing in the central nervous system. Dextromethorphan (DXM), an uncompetitive N-Methyl-d-Aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist and sigma-1 (σ1) recept…

BACKGROUND: Incontinence is a widespread and socially taboo phenomenon worldwide. Incontinence, with its various manifestations, is one of the most common illnesses in outpatient medical care and represents a serious health problem for those affected of all ages. As part of the second update of the German expert standa…

BACKGROUND: Food cravings (FCs) are well-established as a significant factor in obesity. Despite their critical importance, mainstream anti-obesity interventions, including dietary programs and anti-obesity medications, often overlook FCs. While several studies have explored the impact of decentering on FCs, a comprehe…

BACKGROUND: Direct-to-implant (DTI) breast reconstruction has become a widely accepted approach for postmastectomy breast reconstruction. Traditionally, implants were placed in the subpectoral (SP) plane to maximize soft tissue coverage; however, recent advances in surgical technique and implant materials, such as acel…

BACKGROUND: Mobile health (mHealth) is an accessible strategy to deliver health information and is becoming increasingly popular as a form of follow-up among medical staff. However, the effects of mobile health on the physical and mental health outcomes of patients with prostate cancer after discharge from the hospital…

Coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis are a very significant and widespread problem in modern medicine. The development of current diagnostics and treatment of atherosclerotic lesions is moving towards minimally invasive methods. The purpose of this article is to present selected novel methods of treating coronar…

BACKGROUND: Glutamate is implicated in playing a crucial role in modulating the complex pathophysiological mechanisms of migraines, including central or peripheral sensitization, cortical spreading depression, and pain transmission. With expanding knowledge over the last three decades, glutamate receptors have become f…

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the role of computed tomography (CT)/cone-beam computed beam CT (CBCT) in association with hypoesthesia of the mental region and lower lip during the surgical removal of DCs. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was performed involving 39 impacted mandibular DC cases between February 2011 and…

Aortic valve replacement (AVR) is recommended for symptomatic severe aortic stenosis (AS) patients. However, evidence of its role in asymptomatic patients with severe AS remains controversial. Hence, a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing AVR to conservative management in patien…

BACKGROUND: Despite a global drop of under-five mortality by 59% between 1990 and 2019, it remains high in Low- and Middle- income Countries (LMICs)with a preponderance in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), Southern and Central Asia. Besides preterm and intrapartum complications, undernutrition contributes 45% of the deaths in…

OBJECTIVES: Urinary catheterization is a common procedure in the perioperative management of patients with hip fracture. However, decisions on its insertion or removal are often variable. This systematic review aimed to synthesize current evidence on urinary catheterization management in older patients with hip fractur…