42,210 papers found

BACKGROUND: Mallet finger is a common injury. The aim of this review is to give an overview of the different treatment options of mallet injuries and their indications, outcomes, and potential complications. METHODS: A literature-based study was conducted using the PubMed database comprising world literature from Janu…

CONTEXT: Many herbal remedies have so far been employed for the treatment and management of various ailments since the beginning of human civilization. Medicago is an extensive genus of the family Leguminosae, comprising about 83 different species. Medicago sativa (Linn.) has long been used as traditional herbal medici…

PURPOSE: To review the English language publications addressing the effect of intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB) injection in a variety of eye conditions and analyze the data where possible. METHODS: Examination of data obtained using a Pubmed literature search conducted mid May 2007 with the keywords "intravitreal bevaci…

BACKGROUND: Prolonged administration of benzodiazepines and/or opioids to children in a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) may induce physiological dependence and withdrawal symptoms. OBJECTIVE: We reviewed the literature for relevant contributions on the nature of these withdrawal symptoms and on availability of va…

PURPOSE: Accompanying abdominal injuries are frequent in multiply injured patients and are a common cause of death. A search of the literature was performed focusing on key aspects of initial surgical procedures in abdominal injury. METHODS: Literature was searched utilizing PubMed Medline, the Cochrane Central Regist…

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) has emerged as a promising imaging modality in obstetrics, offering new insights into placental and maternal vascular function. We conducted a systematic review, registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024508860), to summarize the current clinical and research applications of CEUS during pregna…

Restoring muscle function to patients with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) will invariably require a functioning lower motor neuron (LMN). As techniques such as nerve transfer surgery emerge, characterizing the extent of LMN damage associated with SCIs becomes clinically important. Current methods of LMN diagnosis have inh…

Impulse control disorders (ICDs) are a common non-motor complication in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients with multiple negative consequences for the individual and caregivers. Although ICDs are strongly linked to dopaminergic therapy, particularly dopamine agonists, only a percentage of patients develop these behavior…

Mobile phone-based text messages have been used to address alcohol use disorder in younger populations by promoting abstinence, decreased alcohol intake, and moderation.A meta-analysis was conducted to summarize the effectiveness of mobile phone text messaging to address problem drinking by youth and younger adults.Aut…

Sequential multiple assignments randomized trials (SMARTs) are a type of experimental design where patients may be randomised multiple times according to pre-specified decision rules. The present work investigates the state-of-the-art of SMART designs in oncology, focusing on the discrepancy between the available metho…

Social determinants of health (SDH) account for 50% of the variance in health outcomes and significantly contribute to health disparities. Proven strategies to address SDH in practice require interprofessional collaboration and community partnerships. Health professions students need to understand how to work in an int…

IntroductionCardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) plays a central role in pediatric cardiac surgery, yet standardized quality indicators (QIs) specific to pediatric practice remain underutilized across institutions.MethodsA comprehensive review of literature from 2010 to 2025 was conducted using PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane…

AIMS: To determine whether ultrasonography (US) provide similar accuracy as ileocolonoscopy, magnetic resonance enterography (MRE), and computed tomography enterography (CTE) in Crohn's disease (CD) diagnosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In this systematic review and meta-analysis PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane CENTRAL were s…

BACKGROUND: Dance is increasingly recognized as a resource for promoting health and well-being. However, research has historically prioritized structured interventions, leaving creative-based dance, emphasizing participant agency and movement generation, comparatively underexplored. This narrative review addresses the…

INTRODUCTION: Empowerment is a central concept in public health used to reduce social inequalities in health. However, its multiple conceptualizations reflect divergent theoretical perspectives, raising epistemological tensions and practical challenges. AIM: This critical literature review aims to analyze the main the…

BACKGROUND: Genomic medicine increasingly depends on patients' willingness to share genomic and medical data. While data sharing supports advances in personalised care, it also raises ethical and social concerns related to privacy, trust and participation. Understanding these factors requires attention to patients' hea…

BACKGROUND: Malpractice claims in orthodontics are a growing concern, with rising patient expectations and heightening legal awareness. Identifying the underlying causes of such claims is crucial for improving risk management and reducing liability. This scoping review aimed to map the available evidence about the caus…

BACKGROUND: Pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) represent the most prevalent solid cancers among children. Eighty percentages of those patients live in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). There is a robust body of literature exploring the barriers to care (BTCs) to surgical pathologies in LMIC that include directly or i…

OBJECTIVE: To synthesize updated epidemiological, genomic, clinical, and policy evidence on mpox, with emphasis on the emergence of Clade I sub-lineage "Clade Ib" and its implications for One Health-based preparedness. METHODS: This narrative, non-systematic state-of-the-art review draws on literature indexed in PubMe…

OBJECTIVE: To summarize current understanding of the roles of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) in maintaining salivary gland (SG) homeostasis and its therapeutic potential in SG disorders characterized by acinar atrophy and fibrosis. METHODS: Recent studies and reviews on AMPK signaling, salivary gland pathology, a…