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BACKGROUND: E2F7 is a recently discovered member of the E2F family. Investigating the function and mechanism of E2F7 in the growth of tumors is significant for the clinical diagnosis and therapy of these malignancies. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this review is to provide theoretical basis for the diagnosis and treatment…

Forkhead box M1 (FoxM1), a proliferation specific transcriptional modulator, plays a principal role in many physiological and pathological processes. FoxM1-mediated oncogenic processes have been well addressed. However, functions of FoxM1 in immune cells are less summarized. The literatures about the expression of FoxM…

This review is a bibliometric analysis of the contribution of neurosurgeons from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to the international neurosurgical literature over the last three decades. The study aimed at determining changes in publication trends over time and assessing the impact of these changes on citation numbe…

OBJECTIVES: To determine whether butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) activity independently predicts in-hospital mortality in critically ill adults and to derive a prognostic threshold from patient-level data. DATA SOURCES: Six databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane CENTRAL) were searched from i…

INTRODUCTION: Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) represents the majority of lung cancer cases worldwide, with most patients diagnosed at advanced stages and limited by resistance to existing therapies. TROP-2, an epithelial cell surface glycoprotein overexpressed in many NSCLCs, has emerged as a promising therapeutic t…

Cross-education describes the training of one limb that leads to performance enhancements in the contralateral untrained limb, driven by neural changes rather than muscle adaptation. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy of cross-education (vs. a control group) via resistance ex…

INTRODUCTION: Trigeminal neuralgia is a painful neuropathic disorder characterized by sudden electric shock-like pain that significantly impacts patients' quality of life. Multiple treatment alternatives are available, including medical and surgical options but establishing the optimal course of action can be challengi…

OBJECTIVES: To explore the efficacy and safety of tetrandrine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. METHODS: Randomized controlled studies of tetrandrine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis were searched in CNKI, VIP, Wanfang database, SinoMed, PubMed, Springer, Web of Science and Cochrane Central Register of…

AIMS/HYPOTHESIS: FTO gene single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) have been shown to be associated with obesity-related traits and type 2 diabetes. Several small studies have suggested a greater than expected effect of the FTO rs9939609 SNP on weight in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). We therefore aimed to examine the…

BACKGROUND: Monkeypox was designated as an emerging illness in 2018 by the World Health Organization Research and Development Blueprint, necessitating expedited research, development, and public health action. In this review, we aim to shed the light on the imported cases of monkeypox in attempt to prevent the further…

OBJECTIVE: This network meta-analysis compared treatment via laparoscopy, hysteroscopy (HP), combined laparoscopy with HP (LH), and vaginal repair (VR) for reducing intermittent abnormal uterine bleeding and cesarean scar defect (CSD) diverticulum depth in patients with CSD. DATA SOURCES: Electronic databases (PubMed,…

BACKGROUND: is a WHO critical-priority pathogen associated with a substantial antimicrobial resistance (AMR) burden. Conventional microbiology workflows, including antimicrobial susceptibility testing, often require 36-72 hours, prolonging empirical therapy and contributing to antibiotic overuse. Artificial intell…

BACKGROUND: Indigenous peoples in high-income settler-colonial countries experience disproportionately high cervical cancer incidence and mortality compared to non-Indigenous populations, reflecting systemic inequities and barriers to culturally safe care. HPV self-collection offers a potential solution to overcoming i…

BACKGROUND: Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Salt substitutes may reduce sodium intake while maintaining palatability, but comparative effects across formulations remain uncertain. METHODS: We conducted a systematic review and frequentist random-effects network meta-analysis of randomise…

IMPORTANCE: Despite widespread use, summary evidence from prior meta-analyses has contradictory conclusions regarding whether oseltamivir decreases the risk of hospitalization when given to outpatients. Several large investigator-initiated randomized clinical trials have not yet been meta-analyzed. OBJECTIVE: To asses…

BACKGROUND: Lenalidomide has been standard therapy for multiple myeloma and other haematological malignancies for more than a decade. Previous meta-analyses identified an association between lenalidomide and second primary malignancies (SPM) in patients with multiple myeloma. However, newer randomised controlled trials…

OBJECTIVE: To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of Buzhong Yiqi Tang (BZYQT) for stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). METHODS: Three electronic English databases (PubMed, EMBASE and CENTRAL) and four Chinese databases (CBM, CNKI, CQVIP and WFMO) were searched from their inceptions until 3…

BACKGROUND: Deviation of the foot from the normal posture affects the function of the foot and lower limb and causes lower limb injuries in normal people and athletes. Flat feet or flatfoot deformity are usually associated with pain in the foot area and a decrease in the normal function of the foot, which can negativel…

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of zinc-containing proteases that participate in many physiological and pathological processes in vivo. Recently, the MMP network has been established according to a deeper understanding of its functions. Some MMPs have been also regarded as biomarkers of various diseases,…

BACKGROUND: Spigelian hernia is a ventral hernia in the anterior abdominal wall extremely rare in children. CLINIC CASE: A 13 years old patient is presented with a Spigelian hernia. A surgical repair was successfully performed through a laparoscopic transperitoneal approach without prosthetic reinforcement. A review o…