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Introduction Recent studies revealed high rates of questionable research practices and scientific misconduct among academic researchers. These practices may result in retraction of scientific publications. This scoping review aimed to analyse the characteristics of retracted publications with a focus on dental research…

INTRODUCTION: Being notified that the fetus has diedis an extremely challenging situation for parents, involving emotional chaos, shock, and despair. Healthcare professionals also find it challenging to cope with these situations. The purpose of this study was to explore parents' experiences of fetal death and the care…

Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) has evolved beyond conventional applications in mediastinal staging and central pulmonary tumor diagnosis. It encompasses the assessment of pulmonary vasculature in patients with thoracic malignancies. EBUS can visualize major vessels and allow assessment of pulmonary embolism, different…

The term "carcinoid tumour" is no longer used and has given up its place to neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs). Primary hepatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (PHNENs) are as rare as compromising 0.4% of all neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs). Searching the central medical databases of PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, Scopus, Googl…

BackgroundIncreasing interest in probiotics for mental health has led to products marketed to consumers claiming psychological benefits. This study aimed to identify mental health claims on probiotic supplements and to provide a narrative review of the scientific evidence to support these claims.MethodsProbiotic supple…

Alopecia encompasses diverse conditions that vary by etiology, progression, and clinical presentation, including androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, and scarring alopecias such as lichen planopilaris and central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia. Managing these conditions requires tailored therape…

Human odometry refers to an individual's ability to travel between locations without eyesight and without designating a conscious effort toward spatially updating themselves as they travel through the environment. A systematic review on human odometry was completed for the purpose of establishing the state-of-the-art o…

INTRODUCTION: Bibliographic databases are essential research tools. In medicine, key databases are MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Central (MEC). In education, the Education Resource Information Center (ERIC) is a major database. Medical education, situated between medicine and education, has no dedicated database…

The pistachio tree () is globally renowned for its nutritious nuts, while its leaves remain an underutilized source of chemicals with significant potential value as food preservatives. Similar value may be found in the leaves of other wildspecies common in Central Asia, the Levant, and around the Mediterranean. Some sp…

BACKGROUND: Thoracolumbar fractures are common traumatic injuries that can be treated conservatively or by surgery, depending on the type and severity of the injury. This study aimed to determine the efficiency of various orthoses used for these fractures based on the available literature. METHODS: Between 1950 and 20…

INTRODUCTION: The overall contribution of physical exercise on the management of disabling consequences of leukemia and lymphoma in children is missing. The aim of this scoping review (ScoR) was to systematically collect, map and present the current research evidence concerning studies reporting data on physical exerci…

BACKGROUND: Inflammation is increasingly recognised as a fundamental component of the pathophysiology of major depressive disorder (MDD), with a variety of inflammatory biomarkers playing pivotal roles. These markers are closely linked to both the severity of symptoms and the responsiveness to treatments in MDD. AIMS:…

BACKGROUND: Neuropathic pain is a complex chronic condition resulting from the damage or dysfunction of the nervous system. Conventional therapies offer limited success and often come with various adverse effects. Therefore, the exploration of alternative therapies, such as phytoconstituents, may be of substantial inte…

INTRODUCTION: Symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease (SUDD) is a clinical condition included in the spectrum of symptomatic diverticular disease. The symptom profile associated with SUDD is highly heterogeneous, as there are currently discordant definitions, that encompass many clinical scenarios. AREAS COVERE…

sp. is considered an indispensable probiotic, and this probiotic has an effective role in maintaining the immune system. We evaluated the effect of the probioticsp. on modulating inflammation in several cases. In collecting the literature, we used databases from the Web of Science, the Cochrane Central Register of Cont…

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) with verteporfin involves intravenous administration of a photosensitizer followed by its laser light activation at the target site to inhibit aberrant choroidal vascularization. This narrative review provides an overview of the role verteporfin PDT plays in the management of chorioretinal co…

BACKGROUND: Breast reconstruction is a standard procedure in postmastectomy plastic surgery. The necessity of routine histological examinations for mastectomy scars during delayed reconstruction remains a topic of debate. We evaluated the need for histological examination of scars during delayed breast reconstruction.…

BACKGROUND: Patients with deep venous disease can be classified into two distinct categories: those with disease resulting from known deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which may subsequently lead to post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS), and those with disease caused by compressive factors or non-thrombotic iliac vein lesions (NIVL…

This study conducted a conceptual analysis of gamification in healthcare utilizing Rogers’ evolutionary concept analysis methodology to identify its attributes and provide a method for its applications in the healthcare field. Gamification has recently been used as a health intervention and education method, but…

In this meta-analysis, we aimed to evaluate the prevalence of occupational hypersensitivity pneumonitis (OHP) among different occupations globally. Our search was conducted on MEDLINE via PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane CENTRAL from inception to September 2023. Eligible studies were observational in nature…