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BACKGROUND: Endurance exercise has the potential to affect reproductive function, with amenorrhea in female athletes. However, most studies focus on women. Evidence on the association between endurance exercise and male fertility is limited. OBJECTIVE: To synthesise existing literature on exercise-induced alterations…

OBJECTIVES: To determine the efficacy and safety of antitumoral nutritional supplement (Oncoxin), and to describe its mechanism of action. METHODS: Scoping review according to the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute included patients older than 18 years who have any kind of tumour and receive Oncoxinas a su…

BACKGROUND: There is no consensus on whether incisal coverage is a risk or a protective factor in preparations for ceramic veneers. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the survival rates of preparation designs for ceramic veneers with and without incisal coverage. METHODS: P…

OBJECTIVE: To assess, based on the existing literature, the benefit of socket preservation therapies in patients with a tooth extraction in the anterior or premolar region as compared with no additional treatment with respect to bone level. MATERIAL AND METHODS: MEDLINE-PubMed and the Cochrane Central Register of cont…

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate the evidence for the effects of steroid injection in addition to macular laser grid (MLG) photocoagulation versus those of MLG photocoagulation alone on visual acuity (VA) in patients with diabetic macular oedema (DMO). METHODS: An extensive literature search in Medline (PubMed…

PURPOSE: This study analyzes the outcomes of behavioral and electrophysiological assessments of central auditory processing in children and adolescents undergoing musical training through clinical protocols or structured educational methods. RESEARCH STRATEGIES: A systematic search was conducted in three electronic da…

BACKGROUND: Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is one of the most invasive subtypes of breast cancer, with high rates of visceral metastases and recurrence. Choroid plexus metastasis from breast cancer is infrequent despite a high incidence of brain parenchymal metastasis. METHODS: We report a case of solitary metas…

INTRODUCTION: The most common cell type in the central nervous system (CNS), astrocytes, is also the cell type most commonly associated with the brain cancer called astrocytoma. Advances in genetic/molecular techniques led to the 2021 CNS tumor reclassifications. In this review, we will simplify the somewhat complex 20…

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…

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by neuronal degeneration and inflammation in the nerves. The role of the immune system has been concentrated by researchers in the etiopathogenesis of the disease. Given the inhibitory roles of regulatory T cells (Tregs), it is expected t…

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…

OBJECTIVE: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize the current evidence on the efficacy of various technological interventions for gait rehabilitation in adults with incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI). LITERATURE SURVEY: MEDLINE (accessed by PubMed), Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controll…

PURPOSE: Tissue synthesis is extremely important for the attenuation of postoperative discomforts, as it keeps the tissues coapted, accelerates the healing process, and reduces the bleeding period of the surgical wound. Thus, this study aimed to systematically review the results of clinical trials that compared the use…