43,367 papers found

Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people are disproportionately affected by interpersonal violence and face barriers to accessing post-violence health services globally. Post-violence care guidelines are broadly applicable, but specific considerations for TGD individuals have not been synthesised. In this systematic…

PURPOSE: Ophthalmia nodosa is an inflammatory ocular condition caused by the penetration of arthropod hairs (setae) into the eye. This review aims to systematize current knowledge on the condition, identify knowledge gaps, and propose an updated classification. METHODS: A systematic literature review was conducted in…

BACKGROUND: Breast and nipple-areolar complex (NAC) sensation after breast reconstruction impacts postoperative quality of life. Autologous breast reconstruction (ABR) and implant-based breast reconstruction (IBBR) are standard techniques. Neurotization has shown promise in improving sensory outcomes. METHODS: A compu…

PURPOSE: Tear film instability is one of the principal pathomechanisms of dry eye disease (DED), arising from disrupted tear homeostasis, reduced tear volume, or lipid layer alterations. The lipid layer, secreted by the meibomian glands, can be imaged qualitatively and quantitatively. This review summarizes different l…

Retrieval analysis in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been little studied in the literature. A narrative review of the literature to understand the current importance of retrieval analysis in TKA has been conducted. On August 27, 2024, a literature search was performed in PubMed using "TKA retrieval analysis" as keyw…

OBJECTIVE: Religiosity is a complex construct comprised observance, intrinsic beliefs, meditative practice, and communal elements. Religiosity has been associated with reduced mortality and improved overall health, but understanding the underlying biological associations is evolving. As increased telomere length has be…

INTRODUCTION: The objective of this review is to know the existing scientific evidence about the effects of mechanical ventilation (MV) on neurological development in low-birth-weight premature pediatric patients after 12 months of life, taking as background the direct impact that ventilation has on the central nervous…

BACKGROUND: Patient satisfaction is a crucial indicator of a successful dental implant treatment. Attainment of an aesthetically acceptable final result is central to this success. Hence, the primary objective of this systematic review was to identify aesthetic concerns linked to dental implants within the aesthetic zo…

OBJECTIVE: This systematic review was aimed to assess the prevalence of apical periodontitis (AP) in Saudi Arabia, focusing on individual-level prevalence and the frequency of AP in endodontically versus untreated teeth. METHODS: This review followed the PRISMA guidelines and involved searches in several databases, in…

BACKGROUND: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease that affects the Central Nervous System by causing demyelination. Social cognition (SC) deficits are common among individuals with MS and can significantly impact their quality of life (QoL) due to difficulties in interpreting social cues and establi…

OBJECTIVES: To examine patient education, counselling practices, decision aids, and education resources related to fertility preservation for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth and young adults. METHODS: A scoping review was conducted using a comprehensive literature search (Ovid MEDLINE, PubMed Medline, OVID…

The cerebellum is emerging as a promising target for noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS). A systematic review was conducted to evaluate the effects of cerebellar NIBS on both motor and other symptoms in stroke rehabilitation, its impact on functional ability, and potential side effects (PROSPERO number: CRD42022365697…

INTRODUCTION: Effective suicide prevention interventions are infrequently translated into practice and policy. One way to bridge this gap is to understand the influence of theoretical determinants on intervention delivery, adoption, and sustainment and lessons learned. This study aimed to examine barriers, facilitators…

Unloader braces are a treatment modality for medial compartment knee osteoarthritis. The functional mechanisms involved are not yet fully understood. Therefore, this two-part systematic review examines the following research questions: How is muscle activation altered by medial compartment knee osteoarthritis, and do m…

: This systematic review aimed to clarify the association between the cerebroplacental ratio (CPR) and emergency cesarean sections (CSs) due to intrapartum fetal compromise (IFC).: Datasets of PubMed, ScienceDirect, CENTRAL, Embase, and Google Scholar were searched for studies published up to January 2024 regarding the…

This study aimed to analyze changes in retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) levels before and after bariatric surgery in obese individuals. Bariatric surgery is a safe and effective treatment for morbid obesity, impacting molecules like RBP4. A systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 relevant studies were conducted, util…

DESIGN: A systematic review. AIM: Assess the effectiveness of manual toothbrushes (MTB) and powered toothbrushes (PTB) for people with physical or intellectual disabilities. DATA SOURCES AND STUDY SELECTION: The following data sources (MEDLINE-PubMed, Cochrane-CENTRAL and EMBASE) were searched from the date of creati…

OBJECTIVE: Intracranial arteries have a high rate of variation, but a clear schematic overview is lacking. In this pictorial review we classify and depict all the variations and anomalies within the middle cerebral artery (MCA). METHODS: PubMed was searched with the MeSH-term "Middle Cerebral Artery." Articles were se…

BACKGROUND: Dexmedetomidine has been shown to effectively control intraoperative bleeding and improve surgical field visualization. However, its value in endonasal surgeries remains a matter of debate. METHODOLOGY: We searched PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials for studies comparing dex…

BACKGROUND: In addition to biochemical gradients and transcriptional networks, cell behaviour is controlled by endogenous bioelectrical signals resulting from the action of ion channels and pumps. Cells are regulated not only by their own membrane resting potential (Vmem) but also by the Vmem of neighbouring cells, est…