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BACKGROUND: Activity monitors have been introduced in the last years to objectively measure physical activity to help physicians in the management of musculoskeletal patients. OBJECTIVE: This systematic review aimed at describing the assessment of physical activity by commercially available portable activity monitors…

OBJECTIVE: To examine the effectiveness of median nerve electrical stimulation on consciousness level in subjects with disorders of consciousness. METHODS: Electronic databases PubMed, EMBASE, CENTRAL, and PEDro, as well as manual search and gray literature were searched from inception until May 2019. We included only…

The degeneration of radial tie fibres of the central meniscal layer, and thinning of its lamellar layer results in increased intensity signals on magnetic resonance imaging, making it difficult to differentiate from true meniscal tear. This study aimed to assess the rate of encountered MRI grades 1 and 2 intrasubstance…

Dietary habits are considered a leading behavioral risk factor for human health. There is growing scientific evidence suggesting that diet and sleep may be related. The aim of this study was to review the evidence of association between diet and sleep quality. A systematic search in electronic databases PubMed, Embase,…

Extensive research has established a positive association between caregiver-child behavioral synchrony and child developmental functioning. Burgeoning research examining physiological synchrony has yet to elucidate its impact for children's developing self-regulation. The objectives of this systematic review were to: 1…

BACKGROUND: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is common in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) and neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) and in veterans with SCI who use antibiotics improperly for asymptomatic bacteriuria. Cranberry (CB) has been suggested for UTI prevention. METHODS: We performed a sys…

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of acupuncture intervention and manipulation types on poststroke dysarthria. Electronic database, including PubMed, CENTRAL, Scopus, RISS, and CNKI, were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCT), treating dysarthria using acupuncture, speech-language therapy (SLT), and gen…

INTRODUCTION: Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) is a multifaceted disease in which various musculoskeletal and skin manifestations are involved. Beyond these features, PsA is associated with comorbidities that might increase the burden of the disease. AREAS COVERED: In the last years a growing interest has come out for the co…

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study is to search for reports on the clinical effectiveness of FLS being implemented worldwide through the systematic review, analyze the roles of coordinators in each study, and provide basic data for the development of future coordinator education programs. METHODS: A systematic sear…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this review is to evaluate and synthesize the evidence for the effectiveness of air polishing as a method of oral prophylaxis in the orthodontic setting. INTRODUCTION: Orthodontic treatment to adjust tooth and jaw alignment typically involves wires and bands that trap plaque, thus increasin…

BACKGROUND: To compare the postoperative continence and clinical outcomes of Retzius-sparing robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RS-RALP) with non-RS RALP for patients with prostate cancer. METHODS: We searched PUBMED, EMBASE and the Cochrane Central Register from 1999 to 2019 for studies comparing RS-R…

OBJECTIVES: This study was a systematic review of available data from China, and our aim was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of stenting in iliac vein compression syndrome. METHODS: We searched the PubMed, National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chongqing Weipu Information Company, and Cochrane Central Register for Con…

AIM: To extract and systematically identify the existing literature on the "Clinical and radiographic outcome of calcium hydroxide vs other agents in indirect pulp capping of primary teeth". OBJECTIVE: To compare the clinical and radiographic outcome of calcium hydroxide and other agents in indirect pulp capping of pr…

Today, due to the growth of industries and spread of the use of various instruments and devices that produce high noise levels, it is necessary to pay more attention to the effects of exposure to noise on organs and tissues in the body. The importance of the immune system in fighting external and pathogenic factors has…

INTRODUCTION: The gut microbiota seems to be implicated in the functioning and development of basic physiological processes and might also influence central neural processes, through the microbiota-gut-brain (MGB) axis. Pre- and clinical studies support the role of the microbiome in seizure modulation and in the pathog…

BACKGROUND: Registered Nurses are expected to have acquired knowledge about the fundamental concepts within nursing science throughout their training and clinical work. However, the terminology and the concept of caring are debated; therefore, there is a need for a continuous critical investigation of scientific concep…

The prevalence of HIV/AIDS in people aged ≥50 years is increasing in China, resulting in another focus for AIDS prevention and control. A Meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the HIV infection, its area and time distributions in people aged ≥50 years in China to provide evidence for the prevention and…

Spasticity is a motor disorder characterised by an increase in muscle tone that appears as a consequence of a central nervous system disorder, leading to deficit and disability and impairing quality of life. In acquired adult brain damage, spasticity is a severe and frequent problem, appearing in 20-30% of patients wit…

PURPOSE: To discuss the value and limitations of interpreting small case series for the purpose of understanding the pathophysiology of conditions affecting the visual system and how they may influence patient care decision making. DESIGN: Selective review of English-language ophthalmic articles published in peer-revi…

BACKGROUND: Trigger finger is thought to be caused by aseptic inflammation of the A1 pulley and subsequent thickening and narrowing of the fibrous sheath. Acupotomy has been an important treatment for trigger finger. But an updated systematic review about this issue has not yet been released. This systematic review pro…