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ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: DO ORAL CARE AND REHABILITATION IMPROVE COGNITIVE FUNCTION? A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF CLINICAL STUDIES Inamochi Y, Ogino Y, Harada K, Fueki K, Ayukawa Y, Nishimura M, Maekawa K, Kang Y, Hirai T, Kuboki T. DO ORAL CARE AND REHABILITATION IMPROVE COGNITIVE FUNCTION? A SYSTEMATIC…

We report a neonate who presented with failure to thrive, non-bilious vomiting and upper abdominal distension starting at one week of age. A barium upper GI study confirmed the diagnosis of organoaxial volvulus of the stomach, and the child underwent a successful laparoscopic gastropexy. At one year of follow-up the ch…

This essay describes the analysis of a scientific article, with the purpose of demonstrating the operability of that activity, common for all the high level professionals, especially researchers. 23 items were selected as the most relevant ones in this type of analysis, and each item, besides describing some analysis c…

Published scientific studies on the topics of sick leave, disability pension, and sick-listing practices were searched for, reviewed, and compiled for this report. The approach used reflects in many ways the criteria for systematic literature reviews in health care often associated with the Cochrane Collaboration. The…

BACKGROUND: The well-being of individuals within their workplace (i.e., workplace mental health) has important implications for their productivity and mental health. The extensive literature on the effectiveness of individual workplace interventions does not yet include a comprehensive synthesis of occupational interve…

INTRODUCTION: Volunteerism in midlife and later life is linked to improved well-being for individuals and stronger communities, but participation rates differ widely across groups. Most existing research has focused on socioeconomic factors to explain volunteering, while cultural factors have received less attention an…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this scoping review is to explore, report, and map the evidence on education and training programs for current and future health professionals' competence in virtual consultations. INTRODUCTION: Digital solutions, telemedicine, and technologies are increasingly becoming a part of the health…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this scoping review protocol is to review what has been reported on the development and the use of gender-affirming online resources and games for gender-independent, intersex, non-binary, and transgender (GIaNT) youth (aged 9-26). INTRODUCTION: GIaNT youth and their specialized health care…

The Systematic Review Toolbox aims provide a web-based catalogue of tools that support various tasks within the systematic review and wider evidence synthesis process. Identifying publications surrounding specific systematic review tools is currently challenging, leading to a high screening burden for few eligible reco…

BACKGROUND: The roles of community pharmacists in primary health care cannot be overemphasized, these professionals have evolved from the traditional dispensing to providing health promotion, vaccination services, and medication therapy management as well as other areas of patient care needs. The objectives of this rev…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this review is to synthesize evidence regarding the effectiveness of trauma-informed, school-based interventions for children with a history of trauma or adverse experiences as they pertain to academic performance and health outcomes, including behavior, mental health, and socio-emotional fu…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this scoping review is to map the available evidence on the assessment of workplace integration of migrant nurses and midwives in international health care settings. INTRODUCTION: Internationally, migrant nurses and midwives are an increasingly important resource in government strategy for…

INTRODUCTION: Measurement-based care (MBC) represents the approach of regularly using symptom rating scales to guide patient care decisions in mental healthcare. MBC is an effective, feasible and acceptable approach to enhance clinical outcomes in various disciplines, including medicine, psychology, social work and psy…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this review is to evaluate if the prevalence of dental caries is higher among Indigenous populations compared to non-Indigenous populations. INTRODUCTION: Globally, Indigenous populations have experienced substantial inequalities in health, including oral health care, when compared to their…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this scoping review is to identify and map subjective instruments that have been developed for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy from birth to 18 years to measure physical activity and sedentary behavior. INTRODUCTION: Children and adolescents with cerebral palsy often do not mee…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this systematic review is to explore the impact of liver disease on patients' quality of life in an attempt to develop effective evidence-based recommendations and strategies useful for clinical practice and health care professionals. INTRODUCTION: Liver diseases are common worldwide and a…

BACKGROUND: Hypertension is a clinically common cardiovascular disease, resulting in many complications. Omega-3 might be beneficial in lowering blood pressure. This protocol will be performed to evaluate the effects of omega-3 on blood pressure in hypertensive patients. METHODS: We will search both the electronical d…

BACKGROUND: Superb microvascular imaging (SMI) is a novel Doppler technique that depicts low velocity blood flow without the use of a contrast agent. Studies suggested that SMI may or may not detect neovascularization of carotid plaque with accuracy comparable to contrast-enhanced ultrasound. To gain clarity, a meta-an…

OBJECTIVE: This scoping review aims to explore international literature relating to alcohol warning labels as a public health approach for reducing alcohol-related harm. INTRODUCTION: Alcohol-related harm is a global public health issue. More than 200 injuries, diseases and conditions are attributable to alcohol, and…