42,232 papers found

To determine the effect of exercise on pain self-efficacy in adults with nonspecific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP).Intervention systematic review with meta-analysisWe searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, and CINAHL databases from October 20, 2018, to March 23…

While hallux valgus (HV) surgeries are useful for correcting skeletal alignment problems, their effects on plantar load, which reflects forefoot functions, are less understood. The objective of this study is to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis on the plantar load change after HV surgeries. A systematic sea…

PURPOSE: To examine the reported adverse events associated with inferior vena cava (IVC) catheterization and investigate the reasons for discrepancies between reports. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cochrane Library trials register, PubMed, Embase, and Scopus databases were systematically searched for studies that included an…

BACKGROUND: Temporary anchorage devices (TADs) offer the clinician an immediate temporary source of skeletal anchorage for a range of orthodontic interventions. It is important to understand forces involved in using TADs and the effects on the dentition and surrounding structures, to improve clinical outcomes. OBJECTI…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Thiazide diuretics are first-line drugs for the treatment of hypertension, but hypertension treatment guidelines have systematically discouraged their use in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD). For the first time, a systematic review and random-effects meta-analysis were perfo…

BACKGROUND: The objective of this systematic review and network meta-analysis was to compare the effects of single-shot ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia techniques on postoperative opioid consumption in patients undergoing open cardiac surgery. METHODS: This systematic review and network meta-analysis involved ca…

BACKGROUND: The success of pharmacotherapies for smoking cessation in real-life remains limited, with a significant number of long-term relapses. Despite first promising results, the duration of the effectiveness of electronic cigarettes is still unknown. Our objective was to assess the duration of the effectiveness of…

BACKGROUND: Sepsis affects millions of patients annually, resulting in substantial health and economic burdens globally. The role of esmolol potentially plays in the treatment of sepsis and septic shock in adult patients remains controversial. METHODS: We undertook a systematic search of PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane C…

OBJECTIVE: We aimed to investigate the efficacy and tolerability of cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) for patients with anxiety symptoms. METHOD: We searched the Pubmed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Embase and Medline for randomized control trials (RCTs) from the time of inception u…

INTRODUCTION: It is important to clarify the effect of ventilator hyperinflation(VHI) on pulmonary function and secretion clearance in adults receiving mechanical ventilation(MV). There is no published meta-analysis on the effects VHI on pulmonary function and secretion clearance in adults receiving MV. Objective Analy…

BACKGROUND: The timing of growth is a key factor for correct orthodontic treatment planning. Cervical vertebrae maturation (CVM) is no exception, although the reported chronological ages vary in the literature. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to estimate the average chronological age for each Baccetti's CVM staging. SEARCH METHO…

OBJECTIVE: To examine the effectiveness and safety of non-pharmacological interventions to reduce bone loss among post-stroke adult patients. DATA SOURCES: Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Cochrane Database for Systematic Reviews, MEDLINE, CINAHL, ScienceDirect, Scopus, PubMed and PeDRO databa…

AIM: To review the evidence on the effectiveness of inhaled magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) combined with beta-2 (B2) agonist as compared to inhaled B2 agonist alone in treating pediatric patients with moderate to severe asthma attacks METHODS: The search was conducted on five electronic databases namely the Cochrane Central…

INTRODUCTION: A rapidly growing body of data documents associations between disease of the brain and small molecules generated by gut-microbiota (GMB). While such metabolites can affect brain function through a variety of mechanisms, the most direct action would be on the central nervous system (CNS) itself. OBJECTIVE…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided single-shot quadratus lumborum block (QLB) for postoperative analgesia in adults following total hip arthroplasty (THA). DESIGN: Systematic review and meta-analysis. SETTING: Perioperative period. PATIENTS: Adult patients undergoing THA. METHODS: Studie…

OBJECTIVE: To assess the effects of peri-abortion contraceptive counseling interventions. METHODS: We performed a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared the effect of different types of peri-abortion contraceptive counseling interventions and were published as original papers in scienti…

BACKGROUND: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) has a potential connection with thyroid disease, but its relationship with thyroid nodules (TNs) is still controversial. This study aims to clarify the relationship between MetS and TNs, and this relationship in the subgroup of gender. METHODS: The recent nationwide cross-sectiona…

OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness of hand hygiene using alcohol-based hand sanitiser to soap and water for preventing the transmission of acute respiratory infections (ARIs) and to assess the relationship between the dose of hand hygiene and the number of ARI, influenza-like illness (ILI) or influenza events. DE…

BACKGROUND: This systematic review aimed to propose a treatment protocol for repairing intraoperative perforation of the Schneiderian membrane during maxillary sinus floor augmentation (MSFA) procedures with lateral window technique. In turn, to assess subsequent implant survival rates placed below repaired membranes c…

BACKGROUND: The postmenopausal stage of life is associated with increased systemic inflammation that may be mitigated through exercise training. The effects of exercise training on inflammatory markers in postmenopausal women, however, require further elucidation. We therefore performed a systematic review and meta-ana…