41,031 papers found

AIM: The aim of this systematic review was to screen the literature in order to locate animal and clinical data on bone-implant contact (BIC) and clinical survival/success that would help to answer the question 'Are ceramic implants a viable alternative to titanium implants?' MATERIAL AND METHODS: A literature search…

INTRODUCTION: Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are increasingly being integrated into pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) to improve individualization, real-time monitoring, and adherence in individuals with chronic respiratory diseases. However, their clinical impact on exercise capacity remains unclear. This syste…

Several studies have proposed the existence of an association between periodontitis and chronic kidney disease (CKD) based on biological premises. There is growing evidence that chronic inflammation caused by periodontitis may contribute to the progression of CKD. The present study aimed to investigate studies that lin…

PURPOSE: Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) is an innovative radiation therapy with significant potential in cancer treatment. This systematic review aimed to comprehensively evaluate the efficacy, safety, and applicability of BNCT across various cancer types. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Following PRISMA (Preferred Repor…

Periodontal procedures can promote prolonged intense pain, particularly in clinical situations requiring surgical procedures. In this context, preemptive analgesia has also been assessed for its utility in controlling post-operative pain and discomfort in patients undergoing periodontal invasive procedures. This study…

BACKGROUND: This article reviews the available scientific literature on drug-related problems and negative outcomes associated with medications identified by medication review with follow-up for end-stage renal disease and discussed with the physicians. METHODS: A systematic review was conducted of the scientific lite…

Atypical antipsychotics (AAPs) are increasingly used for the treatment of psychotic disorders but are known to be associated with metabolic abnormalities. This study is a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) studying the effectiveness of melatonin for the amelioration of AAP-induce…

INTRODUCTION: In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), there is a significant burden of ischemic stroke (IS) and hemorrhagic stroke (HS), although data on risk factors for each type are sparse. In this systematic review we attempt to characterize the risk factors. METHODS: We systematically reviewed (PubMed, EMBASE, WHOLIS, Googl…

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) increases the risk of endometrial and breast cancer. A strategy to reduce this incidence is the use of tibolone (TIB). The aim of this paper was to address the effects of TIB on the central nervous system (CNS). For the present review, MEDLINE (via PubMed), LILACS (via BIREME), Ovid Gl…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The exact etiology of recurrent aphthous ulcers (RAS) is unknown. The management of RAS is not always straightforward. The aim of this review is to critically analyze and summarize the clinical literature focusing on the management of aphthous ulcers using low-level lasers. MATERIALS AND METH…

OBJECTIVE: A meta-analysis was performed to investigate the effectiveness and safety of tranexamic acid (TXA) for the treatment of blood loss after a bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS: Patients prepared for bilateral TKA and intervention including TXA versus placebo were comprehensively retrieved from M…

OBJECTIVE: The link between pneumonia and elevated risk of dementia and cognitive decline is still unclear. This study aims to evaluate the link between pneumonia and the subsequent risk of developing dementia. METHODS: MEDLINE (PubMed), EMBASE (Excerpta Medica Database), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials…

Giant cell arteritis (GCA), a systemic vasculitis affecting large and medium-sized arteries, poses significant diagnostic and management challenges, particularly in preventing irreversible complications like vision loss. Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, including machine learning (ML) a…

This systematic review aims to evaluate the use of intrathecal baclofen (ITB) for hereditary spastic paraparesis (HSP) treatment. An extensive search in two electronical databases was performed. We identified articles published between 1990 and 2022 (PubMed, Scopus), and applied the following inclusion criteria: diagno…

OBJECTIVE: This review will assess the effectiveness of neuromuscular injury prevention strategies on injury rates among adolescent males playing sports. INTRODUCTION: Adolescent athletes are predisposed to injuries during this period of growth. Growth-related injury risk factors can be mitigated by implementing appro…

The objectives of this review were to evaluate the currently available evidence regarding the effectiveness of surgical versus non-surgical acceleration methods and the side effects associated with these methods. Nine databases were searched: the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), EMBASE, Scopus,…

Reducing the incidence of gastrointestinal infections (GIs) that occur at early stages to mitigate hospitalizations and treatments with adverse effects is a promising strategy for providing well-being to infants and their families. This systematic review and meta-analysis explores whether the early administration ofCEC…

BACKGROUND: Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a common condition characterized by gastrointestinal symptoms, such as abdominal fullness and epigastric pain. With the limitations of conventional Western medical treatments, symptoms often recur and lead to poor quality of life. Soyo-san (SYS) is a traditional herbal medicine…

Data sourcesMedline (PubMed), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Virtual Health Library (including Bibliography Brazilian Dentistry and LILACS), Scopus, and ISI Web of Knowledge, Google Scholar, International Standard Registered Clinical/soCial sTudy Number registry, Directory of Open Access Jour…

Sleep disturbances are highly prevalent in women with breast cancer; side effects of cancer treatment may worsen pre-existing sleep problems and have been pointed to as important determinants of their incidence. Therefore, we aimed to assess the association between different types of breast cancer treatment and sleep d…