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Adenomyosis is a benign invasion/infiltration of endometrial glands and stroma in the uterine myometrium. The optimal choice of adenomyosis treatment remains a subject of discussion. For patients with adenomyosis without fertility requirements, hysterectomy can be performed by laparotomy or laparoscopic surgery to elim…

Evidence shows that chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome hugely impacts the body and mind. The central mechanisms in patients with CP/CPPS resulted in increased attention as neuroimaging techniques developed. This review investigated the study design and major neuroimaging findings in CP/CPPS patients to pr…

BACKGROUND: A collaborative care model between clinical pharmacists (CP) and general practitioners (GPs) for treating patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) has not been described yet in the medical literature in Central Europe. Therefore, the main aim of this paper was c…

OBJECTIVE: In this review article, we discuss the role of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation therapy in the treatment of brain metastases from germ cell tumors (GCT). BACKGROUND: GCT rarely metastasize to the brain and there is limited data to guide management. Most instances of brain metastases occur in patients wi…

INTRODUCTION: Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders among adults and is caused by a variety of shoulder conditions. The popularity of different acupuncture methods in the nonsurgical treatment of shoulder pain has recently increased. However, evidence regarding the efficacy of acupuncture fo…

India is a land of diverse food culture and habits and has a plethora of ethnic fermented foods to boast of. Ranging from the north east to the western part of the country and from northern Indian states to the southern tip of the country, fermented ethnic foods have become part of everyday meals and have been able to…

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to systematically clarify attitudes and influencing factors of the public toward COVID-19 vaccination for children or adolescents. STUDY DESIGN: This was a scoping review. METHODS: This scoping review screened, included, sorted, and analyzed relevant studies on COVID-19 vaccination for chi…

BACKGROUND: Happiness is a phenomenon that relates to better mental and physical health and even longevity. There has been an increase in surveys assessing subjective well-being as well as happiness, one of the well-being components that reflect one's feelings or moods. Happiness is mostly measured in adult samples. Th…

BACKGROUND: The congenital tarsal kink syndrome is a rare form of congenital upper eyelid entropion associated with cardiovascular, musculoskeletal or central nervous system disorders. This syndrome must be recognized and surgically treated as a perinatal emergency to avoid associated complications-corneal ulcer, corne…

Digital health interventions can facilitate the provision of palliative care. However, the economic evaluation of such interventions has not yet been a standard practice. The present study aimed to identify the existing literature on the particular subject.A systematic search was conducted in six literature databases b…

AIM: To discover what is known about how nursing students acquire delegation skills. DESIGN: A systematic search was conducted utilising databases: CINAHL, AMED, MedLine, PsycINFO, Web of Science, PsychArticles, PubMed Central and Science Direct. The objectives were to: conduct a systematic literature review of the av…

AIM: The aim of this study was to systematically identify and evaluate the available literature on the effectiveness of intranasal midazolam sedation compared with midazolam administered through other routes in the sedation and behavior management of children during dental treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The search…

INTRODUCTION: Existing reviews exploring cannabis effectiveness have numerous limitations including narrow search strategies. We systematically explored cannabis effects on PTSD symptoms, quality of life (QOL), and return to work (RTW). We also investigated harm outcomes such as adverse effects and dropouts due to adve…

This review aimed to evaluate the cumulative incidence, patient characteristics, predisposing conditions, and treatment outcomes for late in-the-bag intraocular lens (IOL) dislocation. Literature searches in PubMed (MEDLINE), Embase, and Cochrane Library Central database identified 1 randomized clinical trial, 1 prospe…

BACKGROUND: Pressure injuries, also known as pressure ulcers, are local skin injuries. Once a pressure injury occurs, clinical treatment is relatively difficult, the treatment cycle is long, and the treatment cost is high, which brings heavy burdens to patients and society. Therefore, look for a reliable pressure injur…

BACKGROUND: Medium-long catheters are being used more and more widely in clinical practice, but we still do not know the impact of different placements, but this is an important clinical issue that cannot be ignored. OBJECTIVE: At present, the tip positioning of the mid-length catheter mainly includes the anterior par…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) or oblique interbody fusion (OLIF) on low back pain due to degenerative intervertebral disc disease. METHODS: We systematically reviewed articles on surgical treatment of low back pain by LLIF and OLIF, according to the Cochrane Handbook for S…

OBJECTIVES: The Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JKACAP) has had a 31 year-long history, sharing research and reviews of children and adolescents' mental health to promote voluntary participation and communication of the members of this society. Here, we have reviewed the detailed histo…

The effect of berry polyphenols on glucose metabolism has been evaluated in several studies; however, the results are conflicting. A systematic review and meta-analysis was therefore conducted to evaluate the effect of berry polyphenol consumption on glucose metabolism in adults with impaired glucose tolerance or insul…

Topical antibiotic therapy is a central component of patient management for several skin conditions, including acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, rosacea, impetigo or other superinfected dermatitis, and prevention of wound infections. Moreover, particular situations, such as skin diseases of bacterial origin in pregnancy…