42,208 papers found

PURPOSE: The aim of this study is to review the current evidence-based data regarding strategies for prevention of central venous catheter (CVC) infections at the time of catheter insertion and as a part of routine care. METHODS: We conducted a PubMed search from January 1990 to November 2010 using the following keywo…

Cardiac amyloidosis is an infiltrative cardiomyopathy caused by extracellular deposition of misfolded proteins, most commonly immunoglobulin light chains (AL) or transthyretin (ATTR), with rarer forms occurring less frequently. AL amyloidosis arises from plasma cell-derived light chains and typically follows an aggress…

BACKGROUND: Maternal mortality in the United States disproportionately affects racial minorities and rural populations, yet limited research examines how these factors intersect to compound risks. METHODS: We conducted a systematic review of four databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Google Scholar, Scopus) from 2015 to 2023, id…

Understanding the mind-body relationship is increasingly important in healthcare. Dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) has been linked to both physical and mental health issues. Heart rate variability biofeedback training (HRVBt), which targets ANS regulation, is gaining popularity and is becoming more p…

: The issue of HCC recurrence in patients with liver cirrhosis and chronic HCV infection after DAA treatment as well as the issue of de novo HCC in individuals with chronic HCV hepatitis treated with DAA is of great importance. In this review, the two important aspects are discussed and, finally, an algorithm for appro…

Sleep-related eating disorder (SRED) is a non-REM parasomnia with potentially significant negative effects on general health (dangerous activities during night eating episodes, obesity, or metabolic syndrome, for example). Although the history of SRED encompasses more than six decades, public awareness and even the awa…

BACKGROUND: Oxygen therapy is prescribed to treat hypoxaemia in people with interstitial lung disease (ILD); however, uptake and adherence remain an ongoing challenge. This systematic review aimed to identify the barriers to and facilitators of use of oxygen therapy in people with ILD, caregivers and health professiona…

INTRODUCTION: Depression and anxiety are common mental health disorders among adolescents and negatively impact their physical and mental health. Depression and anxiety also exert a tremendous economic burden to society. But in China, there is no systematic review to state the exact prevalence of adolescent depression…

Since January 1st 2022, catatonia is (again) recognized as an independent diagnostic entity in the 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). This is a relevant time to systematically review how the concept of catatonia has evolved within the 19th century and how this concept changed under…

INTRODUCTION: Thyroid cancer (TC) is the most common neck malignancy. However, a large number of publications of TC have not been well summarized and discussed with more comprehensive methods. The purpose of this bibliometric study is to summarize scientific publications during the past three decades in the field of TC…

Ca-P coatings on Ti implants have demonstrated good osseointegration capability due to their similarity to bone mineral matter. Three databases (PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science) were searched electronically in February 2021 for preclinical studies in unmodified experimental animals, with at least four weeks of follo…

INTRODUCTION: Some studies have investigated the effect of Lavender on pain and the healing of wounds. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the effect of Lavender on pain and wound healing of episiotomy. METHODS: The Cochrane Library, MEDLINE (PubMed), Scopus, and Web of Science (all databases from inc…

Melanoma constitutes one of the most sinister and troublesome malignancies encountered by humanity. Generally, the diagnosis of advanced melanoma connotes a grave prognosis, prompting a sense of looming threat of death, however, the early-stage detected disease responds well to robust treatment resulting in reasonable…

BACKGROUND: Topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have the potential to reduce treatment burden and improve outcomes of anti-VEGF therapy for a number of retinal disorders, including neovascular age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, and retinal vein occlusions. In this review, we focused on…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Functional magnetic resonance imaging, in conjunction with models of peripheral and/or central sensitization, has been used to assess analgesic efficacy in healthy humans. This review aims to summarize the use of these techniques to characterize brain mechanisms of hyperalgesia/allodynia and t…

PURPOSE: Posterior uveitis is a common chorioretinal pathology affecting all ages worldwide and is a frequent reason for referral to the retina clinic. The spectrum of etiologies for uveitis is very broad and includes infectious and auto-immune diseases. Inflammation can be confined to the eye or may be a part of syste…

BACKGROUND: Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are members of the family of fatty acids and are included in the diet. Particularly, western diet is usually low in n-3 PUFAs and high in n-6 PUFAs. PUFAs play a central role in the homeostasis of immune system: n-6 PUFAs have predominantly pro-inflammatory features, whil…

INTRODUCTION: Lipid-lowering therapy is central to cardiovascular disease (CVD) management. Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors (alirocumab, evolocumab) and inclisiran offer greater low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) reduction and improved outcomes beyond statins and ezetimibe, but…

PURPOSE: Radiation necrosis (RN) is a local inflammatory reaction that arises in response to radiation injury and may cause significant morbidity. This study aims to evaluate and compare the efficacy of bevacizumab and laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) in treating RN in patients with previously radiated central…

BACKGROUND: Although network analysis studies of psychiatric syndromes have increased in recent years, most have emphasized centrality symptoms and robust edges. Broadening the focus to include bridge symptoms within a systematic review could help to elucidate symptoms having the strongest links in network models of ps…