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INTRODUCTION: Spirituality has emerged as a phenomenon of interest in various global contexts. The adoption of spirituality as a fundamental aspect of healthcare remains underexplored, especially in critical environments such as intensive care units. OBJECTIVE: To identify strategies for incorporating spiritual care i…

In cases of severe oligospermia and non-obstructive azoospermia, few spermatozoa with appropriate motility and viability are detected in epididymal and testicular samples. Sperm cryopreservation is performed to avoid multiple testis biopsies and to maintain samples. Consequently, various sperm retrieval methods are emp…

PURPOSE: Study the etiologies, behind uveitis, examine the anatomical location, and explore how these causes vary across regions in Japan. METHODS: The systemic review was conducted followed the PRISMA guidelines, searching through databases, like PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Central and Web of Science, from January 1990 t…

Early diagnosis of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) can bring about considerable improvement in reducing the statistics related to morbidity and mortality associated with oral cancer. The objective of this review was to summarize advanced diagnostic aids used for OPMDs. Pubmed, Embase, and Cochrane Central…

Bariatric interventions, both surgical and medical, are increasingly employed by patients to achieve weight reduction and enhance overall health. However, there is growing concern about the associated changes in soft tissue facial aesthetics resulting from these interventions. In this systematic review, the authors aim…

BACKGROUND: Hairy cell leukemia (HCL) is a rare indolent B-cell lymphoid malignancy. The majority of patients are asymptomatic and HCL is usually diagnosed incidentally during a routine blood cell count. In symptomatic patients, typical symptoms are related to pancytopenia and splenomegaly. In this review, we present r…

Endometriosis is a gynecologic condition often described as the "chameleon of gynecology" because of its elusive symptoms. The World Health Organization acknowledges its severe impact on quality of life due to pain, fatigue, depression, and infertility. There is limited literature on the prevalence of endometriosis, kn…

Species of the genus Codonopsis (Campanulaceae) have a long history of application, acclaimed for its edible and therapeutic attributes. Scholarly inquiries into Codonopsis span botany, phytochemistry, quality assurance, pharmacodynamics, and toxicity, revealing a rich and comprehensive body of knowledge. This study sy…

INTRODUCTION: The Linkoping burn centre in Sweden has, even though being a high income country, reported high burn wound infections (BWI) frequencies in scalded children compared to similar populations in other parts of the world. AIM: The aim was to investigate possible explanations for differences in frequency of BW…

INTRODUCTION: Vildagliptin, a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor, is indicated to cure type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This systematic literature search aims to assess the current knowledge about the clinical pharmacokinetics (PK) of vildagliptin to provide recommendations for clinical use to prevent the harmful effects…

OBJECTIVE: A literature review was completed to outline the effects of xylazine on the pregnant patient while raising awareness of the increasing prevalence of opioid use disorder in pregnancy and the increase in adulterants in non-prescribed controlled substances. DATA SOURCES: PubMed and Google Scholar were searched…

INTRODUCTION: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that usually develops in early childhood. AD has a significant impact on quality of life and psychological health outcomes in both adults and children. There are increased reported rates of psychiatric comorbidities including anxiety, depressio…

INTRODUCTION: Sarcopenic obesity and hypertension are a public health problem that is increasing worldwide due to the progressive aging of the population and the increasing prevalence of obesity and physical inactivity. Sarcopenic obesity is characterized by the simultaneous presence of sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass)…

CONTEXT: While a great deal of interest has been accorded to the cognitive effects of n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC PUFAs), there is a need for systematic review data that assess this outcome across the lifespan, accounting for population differences and highlighting methodological limitations of extan…

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to establish the effect of electromagnetic diathermy therapies (e.g., shortwave, microwave, capacitive resistive electric transfer) on pain, function, and quality of life in treating musculoskeletal disorders. METHODS: We conducted a systematic review according to the PRISMA statement and Co…

OBJECTIVE: This systematic review was carried out to review ischemic pressure and post-isometric relaxation for treatment of rhomboid latent myofascial trigger point. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This systematic review was organized using PRISMA and Cochrane standards. This meta-analysis compares ischemic pressure to post-i…

This systematic review aims to characterize the utility of machine learning to identify the predictors of smoking cessation outcomes and identify the machine learning methods applied in this area. In the current study, multiple searches occurred through December 9, 2022 in MEDLINE, Science Citation Index, Social Scienc…

Although the anticancer role of curcumin has been extensively addressed in preclinical research, only a few studies were carried out in humans, with conflicting results. The aim of this systematic review is to collate together the results of the therapeutic effect of curcumin in cancer patients. A literature search was…

BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic surgery has become the golden standard for many procedures, requiring new skills and training methods. The aim of this review is to appraise literature on assessment methods for laparoscopic colorectal procedures and quantify these methods for implementation in surgical training. MATERIALS AND…

PURPOSE: To evaluate the subclinical changes in corneal dendritic cell density (CDCD) and corneal subbasal nerve density (CSND) in asymptomatic contact lens (CL) wearers. METHODS: Databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched for trials and studies…