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BACKGROUND: Upper eyelid blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that aims to correct the typical changes that occur with aging to the periorbital area. The outcomes of this surgery are aesthetic, as well as functional. Many studies have described an impact on the cornea, intraocular pressure, dry eye syndrome, and visu…

BACKGROUND: Meniere's disease (MD) is a complex disease that can severely affect the quality of life. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to investigate the effect of vestibular rehabilitation (VR) versus control/other interventions on the quality of life in patients with MD. METHODS: We searched six…

To analyze the influence of endometrial receptivity analysis (ERA) on embryo transfer (ET) results in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and BioMed Central databases were searched from inception up to December 2022 for studies comp…

OBJECTIVE: The central mechanism of acupuncture for primary dysmenorrhea was explored by summarizing the changes in different regional networks of the brain induced by acupuncture stimulation by analyzing the existing studies. METHODS: The original studies were collected and selected from three English databases such…

BACKGROUND: Yoga is a mind-body practice that can elicit robust health and wellbeing effects for older adults. As a result, there is increased public and academic interest into the potential benefits of yoga for older people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia. METHODS: Literature searches in five databa…

INTRODUCTION: Irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia share similar pathophysiologic mechanisms including sensitization of peripheral and central pain pathways, autonomic dysfunction and are often co-diagnosed. Co-diagnosed patients experience increased symptom severity, mental health comorbidities, and decreased qua…

INTRODUCTION: MRSA is associated with causing a variety of infections including skin and skin structure infections, catheter and device-related (e.g. central venous catheter, prosthetic heart valve) infections, infectious endocarditis, blood stream infections, bone, and joint infections (e.g. osteomyelitis, prosthetic…

INTRODUCTION: Acquired brain injury (ABI) is a leading cause of disability among children. An increasing number of programs have emerged to involve family members as an integral component of post-ABI rehabilitation. This study aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of such programs among children with A…

BACKGROUND: Mental fatigue largely influences technical performance in soccer, including offensive and defensive skills. However, these effects on technical performance among the soccer players have not yet been aggregated to be assessed systematically. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the review was to evaluate the impact o…

The presence of pain sensitisation has been documented and reported as being a possible cause of treatment failure and pain chronicity in several musculoskeletal conditions, such as tendinopathies. The aim of the present study is to analyse existing evidence on pain sensitisation in tendinopathies comparing the local a…

PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of COVID-19 on retinal tissues by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis of the current literature. BACKGROUND: The novel coronavirus disease is not yet well understood. The orbit provides a window into the body's microvasculature, and as such, it is a non-invasive opportunity…

PURPOSE: Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) antibodies (Abs) are associated with various central nervous system demyelinating disorders. Recently, they were detected in cerebral cortical encephalitis (CCE), which often causes seizures. We performed a literature review to elucidate the electroclinical features of…

BACKGROUND: Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The increasing burden of NASH has become a major concern of public health in greater China. This study aimed to characterize the epidemiology, disease burden, and treatment of NASH in greater China to better inform n…

OBJECTIVES: To systematically review the literature on the efficacy of interdental cleaning devices (ICDs) used with active substances, as adjuncts to toothbrushing, in comparison with toothbrushing alone or with ICDs without active substances. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Searches for randomized clinical trials were perfor…

Group care models, in which patients with similar health conditions receive medical services in a shared appointment, have increasingly been adopted in a variety of health care settings. Applying the Triple Aim framework, we examined the potential of group medical care to optimize health system performance through impr…

BACKGROUND: Current guideline conditionally recommends regular use of anti-reflux medication in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). However, the effect of anti-reflux therapy in this group remains controversial. We systematically reviewed literatures to evaluate whether anti-reflux therapy could ameliorate pulmonary f…

The risk factors for bile leakage after hepatectomy without biliary reconstruction are controversial. This study investigated the risk factors for bile leakage after hepatectomy without biliary reconstruction.We searched databases (Embase (Ovid), Medline (Ovid), PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science) for article…

BACKGROUND: Chronic trauma of oral mucosa, resulting from repeated and persistent mechanical irritative action of an intraoral injury agent, has repeatedly been reported to be possibly implicated in the development of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). OBJECTIVES: The present systematic review aimed to assess whethe…

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to perform a systematic literature search and conduct a meta-analysis of studies comparing clinical and functional outcomes of open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) using a volar plate and closed reduction with casting for distal radius fracture in older adults (≥60 yea…

BACKGROUND: Interesting data and theories have emerged regarding auditory hallucinations (AHs) in patients with schizophrenia. The possibility that these patients may have changes in the anatomy of the auditory cortex and/or subcortical structures of the central auditory nervous system and present with deficits on audi…