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The purpose of this work was to reach the consensus of a multidisciplinary and multistakeholder Italian panel on the value of polypill in cardiovascular disease, with respect to the clinical, technological, economic and organizational dimension. A three-step modified Delphi method was used to establish consensus. Eleve…

Diabetes is a major and costly health concern worldwide, with high morbidity, disability, mortality, and impaired quality of life. The vast majority of people living with diabetes have type 2 diabetes. Historically, the main strategy to reduce complications of type 2 diabetes has been intensive glycemic control. Howeve…

The National Institute on Drug Abuse Genetics and Epigenetics Cross-Cutting Research Team convened a diverse group of researchers, clinicians, and healthcare providers on the campus of the University of California, San Diego, in June 2018. The goal was to develop strategies to integrate genetics and phenotypes across s…

The current third consensus on the systemic treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) builds upon and updates similar publications on the subject by the Central European Cooperative Oncology Group (CECOG), which has published such consensus statements in the years 2002 and 2005 (Zielinski CC, Beinert T, Crawford…

BACKGROUND: The purpose of these clinical guidelines, commissioned by the Italian Society of Periodontology and compiled with the tools and instructions of the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation (AGREE) collaboration, was to determine, in terms of efficacy, complications, and patient opinions, the most…

PURPOSE: To provide diagnostic guidance for individuals with lateralized overgrowth (LO) and implement appropriate screening protocols. LO without a syndromic presentation is considered idiopathic isolated lateralized overgrowth (ILO). METHODS: We performed a literature search of LO syndromes and malignancy risk and r…

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) represent a significant health concern worldwide, with women facing distinct challenges in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of these conditions. In India, hypertension is a prevalent cardiovascular (CV) risk factor, affecting nearly one-third of adults, and women experience a dis…

BACKGROUND: The proportion of people meeting recommended physical activity (PA) guidelines declines with age. Older adults who are physically inactive have an increased risk of: all-cause mortality; chronic diseases; injury and reduced cognitive functioning. Multiple systematic reviews aim to understand the effectivene…

The aim of the present study was to provide an overview evaluating the effects of non-surgical periodontal treatment in rheumatoid arthritis, focusing on 28-joint Disease Activity Score (DAS28), C-reactive protein, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Systematic reviews, with and without meta-analyses, comparing individ…

OBJECTIVE: The objective is to update recommendations for prevention and treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP) for patients with rheumatic or nonrheumatic conditions receiving >3 months treatment with glucocorticoids (GCs) ≥2.5 mg daily. METHODS: An updated systematic literature review was per…

BACKGROUND: This study summarized the available evidence about the use of photodynamic therapy (PDT) for the management of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). METHODS: An overview of systematic reviews was undertaken based on the 2020 PRISMA statement. Electronic search…

OBJECTIVE: A standardised multi-site approach to manage paediatric post-operative chylothorax does not exist and leads to unnecessary practice variation. Theutilised the Pediatric Critical Care Consortium infrastructure to address this gap. METHODS: Over 60 multi-disciplinary providers representing 22 centres convened…

BACKGROUND: Experiences of homelessness and serious mental illness (SMI) negatively impact health and receipt of healthcare. Interventions that promote the use of primary care services for people with both SMI and homelessness may improve health outcomes, but this literature has not been evaluated systematically. This…

BACKGROUND: Cell-based therapy has long been considered a promising strategy for the treatment of heart failure (HF). However, its effectiveness in the clinical setting is now doubted. Because previous meta-analyses provided conflicting results, we sought to review all available data focusing on cell type and trial des…

BACKGROUND: Among boys with X-Linked adrenoleukodystrophy, a subset will develop childhood cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CCALD). CCALD is typically lethal without hematopoietic stem cell transplant before or soon after symptom onset. We sought to establish evidence-based guidelines detailing the neuroimaging surveilla…

PURPOSE: To facilitate the implementation of long-term follow-up (LTFU) care and improve equality of care for childhood, adolescent, and young adult (CAYA) cancer survivors, the PanCareSurFup Guidelines Working Group developed evidence-based recommendations for the organization of LTFU. METHODS: We established an inte…

OBJECTIVE: To examine the results of the Malaysian Advanced Prostate Cancer Consensus Conference (MyAPCCC) 2018, held for assessing the generalizability of consensus reached at the Advanced Prostate Cancer Consensus Conference (APCCC 2017) to Malaysia, a middle-income country. METHODS: Six key sections were chose…

BACKGROUND: Non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) is the most prevalent form of low back pain globally and a leading cause of disability, affecting quality of life, work productivity, and healthcare systems. Despite many therapies, treatment responses remain inconsistent, highlighting the need for comprehensive e…

To evaluate the effects of prehabilitation on postoperative outcomes following total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA).Overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials.Guided by the PRIOR (Preferred Reporting Items for Overviews of Reviews) statement, a systematic…

BACKGROUND: The ACR in 2021 and the EULAR in 2022 published recommendations for management of ANCA-associated vasculitis. Given the differences in the demographic, clinical profiles, and the socio-economic realities between various countries, there is a need for development of guidelines for the management of AAV for l…