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BACKGROUND: Central blood pressure is a factor that may predict cardiovascular events. However, its use in clinical practice is not well consolidated. Therefore, the aim of our study will be to summarize the use of central hemodynamic parameters to predict cardiovascular-related outcomes and all-cause mortality. DESIG…

BACKGROUND: There are various microorganisms related to intra and extra-radicular infections and many of these are involved in persistent infections. Bacterial elimination from the root canal is achieved by means of the mechanical action of instruments and irrigation as well as the antibacterial effects of the irrigati…

The scientific community focused on nursing informatics can be described as a graph with the authors as vertices and the author-coauthor relationship as the connecting edges. Methods to describe and analyze networks like average path length, diameter, centrality measures, or partitioning into subcommunities are applied…

INTRODUCTION: Catheter-related bloodstream infections are among the most critical issues associated with central venous catheters used for dialysis treatment. To reduce the incidence of this life-threatening complication, various strategies have been developed. Among these, Hub Devices have been introduced in clinical…

BACKGROUND: Fatigue is a common and debilitating symptom in multiple sclerosis (MS). Over the past decade, a growing body of research has focussed on the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying central (cognitive and physical) fatigue in MS. The precise mechanisms causing fatigue in MS patients are complex and poorly…

Timing of clinical events is central to characterization of patient trajectories, enabling analyses such as process tracing, forecasting, and causal reasoning. However, structured electronic health records capture few data elements critical to these tasks, while clinical reports lack temporal localization of events in…

AIM: To analyze the latest systemic and topical recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) treatment methods that could help patients in their daily lives. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A systematic literature review was performed of randomized control trials in English identified in MEDLINE (PubMed), Cochrane Central Register of Co…

BACKGROUND: A sense of connection is central to nursing education and is associated with positive student outcomes. The aim of this concept analysis was to clarify the meaning of student interpersonal connection in nursing education. METHOD: Walker's and Avant's method of concept analysis was used. Googleand ancestry…

This review article aimed to introduce a category of jaw lesions associated with impacted tooth. General search engines and specialized databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, PubMed Central, MedLine Plus, Science Direct, Scopus, and well-recognized textbooks were used to find relevant studies using keywords such as…

In this study, we formulate a new proposal that complements previous classifications in order to assist dental practitioners in performing a differential diagnosis based on patients' radiographs. We used general search engines and specialized databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, PubMed Central, MedLine Plus, Scien…

Constipation is globally a predominant problem leading to physical, mental, and emotional disturbances. Recently, many non-pharmacological therapies have been reviewed for the management of constipation. In this review, we intended to understand the effect of abdominal massage in alleviating and improving various sympt…

OBJECTIVE: Laboratories are facing a critical shortage of medical laboratory scientists (MLS) and medical laboratory technicians (MLT) to address an increasing demand for laboratory testing. Training program closures, fewer student applicants, and financial decisions have contributed to staffing shortages. Lack of visi…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Double sleeve (DS) lobectomy is a specialised lung-sparing operation which can be offered to patients with centrally located tumours, which can avoid pneumonectomy. The technique is historically performed via thoracotomy, but video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and robotic-assisted thoracic…

OBJECTIVE: To review and summarize the projections of radiographic images during cephalomedullary nailing fixation for intertrochanteric femoral fractures, and to propose a set of three projections as standard requirement in immediate postoperative fluoroscopy. METHODS: Papers on intertrochanteric femoral fractures tr…

WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE: In the last decades, many lists have been developed to screen for inappropriate prescribing. However, information on which potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) could increase the cardiovascular risk in the elderly is not objectively presented. This review aimed to identify and quant…

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are common causes of orofacial pain, influenced by psychological and behavioural factors. Non-pharmacological interventions, such as hypnosis and relaxation techniques, have been proposed to modulate pain perception, reduce muscle hyperactivity, and improve coping. However, their role…

BACKGROUND: Early Scientific Advice (ESA) is an independent, non-binding guidance from Health Technology Assessment (HTA) bodies or regulatory authorities to manufacturers before market entry. Unlike company sponsored advisory boards focused on commercial purposes. Saudi Arabia lacks a formal ESA framework representing…

BackgroundArterial cannulation during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) significantly alters native aortic hemodynamics by generating a high-velocity jet that interacts with the ascending aorta and aortic arch geometry. These flow disturbances may influence wall shear stress (WSS), turbulence intensity, embolic trajectories…

Paediatric regional anaesthesia today is one of the fastest growing and exciting aspects of paediatric anaesthesia, which requires an ongoing fervour to learn. Application of paediatric regional anaesthesia in neonates, infants, toddlers and children is undertaken to treat perioperative pain without disturbing the phys…

Timing of clinical events is central to characterization of patient trajectories, enabling analyses such as process tracing, forecasting, and causal reasoning. However, structured electronic health records capture few data elements critical to these tasks, while clinical reports lack temporal localization of events in…