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BACKGROUND: There is a wide variety of dressings currently available for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Because of a lack of evidence from head-to-head randomized controlled trials (RCTs), the relative effects of these dressings in DFU patients remain unclear. This study compared the efficacy of nine dre…

AIM: This study evaluated the efficacy of replacing single missing teeth in the posterior quadrants of the maxilla and/or mandible with an implant-supported dental prosthesis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Three scientific literature databases - Medline (Pubmed), Ovid Medline and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials…

Pediatric dural arteriovenous shunts (dAVSs) are a rare form of vascular disease: Fewer than 100 cases are reported in PubMed and the understanding of pediatric dAVS is limited. For this study, we searched in PubMed, reviewed and summarized the literature related to pediatric dAVSs. Our review revealed that pediatric d…

PURPOSE: Immediate implantation has become one of the therapeutic options for replacement of a hopeless tooth. In the case of a tooth with a periapical lesion, this approach remains controversial. The aims of this article were to systematically review the evidence on immediate implants in sites with periapical lesions…

BACKGROUND: This study aims to identify whether reinforcing the staple line during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has advantages. METHODS: We searched MEDLINE (PubMed; till August 2011), EMBASE (till August 2011), and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (Central) in the Cochrane Library (till Aug…

BACKGROUND  Several published studies have evaluated the efficacy of tacrolimus in the management of Crohn's disease with variable conclusions. AIM  To review systematically the evidence examining the efficacy and safety of tacrolimus in treating Crohn's disease. METHODS  The Cochrane Central Regis…

IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD: Primary central nervous system lymphomas (PCNSL) are rare but potentially curable tumours. The overall outcome for PCNSL patients is unsatisfactory and several therapeutic questions remain open. Modest progress in outcome reflects difficulties in conducting randomized trials and scarce molecula…

AIM: This paper is a report of a literature review conducted to analyse data from published studies reporting nursing interventions targeted at older attendees of emergency departments (EDs), and to provide a critical appraisal of the evidence concerning their effectiveness. BACKGROUND: Attendance at hospital EDs by o…

Organophosphates (OPs) account for a large portion of suicides globally. OP manifests as cholinergic crises, which underlie respiratory failure. There are many pathways by which respiration is inhibited secondary to organophosphate poisoning. These include central as well as peripheral mechanisms, with central mec…

STUDY DESIGN: Review. OBJECTIVES: To examine the state of research in central nervous system (CNS) regeneration and to suggest an alternative to the sterile research at the lesion site. SETTING: Worldwide. METHODS: A search of publications using 'PubMed' and a search of the historical literature relevant to CNS rege…

INTRODUCTION: Exposure to ionizing radiation is a well-established risk factor for the development of thyroid malignancies. Given the fact that the thyroid gland is a particularly radiosensitive organ and consequently vulnerable to radiotherapy in the head and neck area, our review aims to summarize the related risk fa…

Abdominoplasty is a widely utilized cosmetic surgery procedure. Despite its popularity, seroma formation remains a prevalent complication. Seroma can lead to extended recovery time, increased medical appointments, and the potential for infection or the need for additional surgical revision. Preserving Scarpa's fascia m…

BACKGROUND/AIM: The proportion of patients with liver metastases in patients with appendiceal versus colorectal adenocarcinomas was 3.1 percent and 24 percent, respectively, in our peritonectomy centre. From our internal analyses, carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) was potentially involved. A hypothesis was proposed regard…

OBJECTIVE: To understand and highlight the current issues, emerging trends, and regulations of kratom in the United States. DATA SOURCES: PubMed and PubMed Central of the National Library of Medicine, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and ClinicalTrials.gov databases were utilized. STUDY SELECTION: Studies published between January…

BACKGROUND: Studies comparing data between the high-power short-duration radiofrequency (HPSR) and low power longer duration therapy were limited and inconsistent. Therefore, we conduct a high-quality systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy and safety of HPSR on outcomes for patients with atrial fibr…

OBJECTIVE: To synthesize evidence on the effectiveness of multidisciplinary self-management interventions for glycaemic control in people with type 1 diabetes. INTRODUCTION: Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune disease. Self-management education led by a multidisciplinary team facilitates those with diabetes to acq…

BACKGROUND: This study will evaluate the effectiveness of different acupuncture courses for functional constipation (FC) through network meta-analysis. METHODS: Eight database (PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (Central), China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chin…

INTRODUCTION: Brain stroke is the second most common cause of death and major cause of disability in adults, representing a huge burden on patients and their families. Hydrokinesitherapy, a type of physical rehabilitation, may be beneficial to post-stroke recovery. We will systematically assess the clinical effectivene…

OBJECTIVE: To assess the role of Cytoreductive Nephrectomy for synchronous metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma patients in the Systemic Therapy era and beyond regarding the Overall Survival, the optimal sequence between Systemic Therapy and Cytoreductive Nephrectomy and prognostic factors. METHODS: The systematic review w…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of the use of adjuvant ozone therapy in the healing process of wounds resulting from periodontal and peri-implant surgical procedures by answering the following focused question: "Can adjuvant ozone therapy improve wound healing outcomes related to periodontal and peri-implant s…