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Neurocytomas represent 0,25 to 0,5 of brain tumours. These tumours have neuronal differentiation. It's a young adult disease. The main treatment is neurosurgery. The place of other therapies is still unclear, noticeably with regards to radiotherapy. This review aim is to determine the place and the modalities of radiot…

BACKGROUND: Virtual reality (VR) interventions have been increasingly used in the rehabilitation of a wide range of neurological and neuropsychological dysfunctions. Findings of previous reviews showed positive and promising effects of VR-based interventions. However, they summarized findings on VR-based intervention c…

Physiotherapy is the most commonly used treatment for stress urinary incontinence including pelvic floor muscle training, biofeedback, and electrical stimulation. This systematic review evaluated the effects of physiotherapy in patients with stress urinary incontinence compared with no treatment, placebo, sham, surgery…

INTRODUCTION: Dental injuries during anesthesia, especially when advanced airway management is required, represent a legal problem. Factors such as poor dental condition and excessive pressure during intubation contribute to dental damage. The maxillary central incisors are commonly affected. OBJECTIVE: The objective…

OBJECTIVE: A major problem with reviewing the statistical methodology in published medical articles is that extracting the necessary details from large sample sets is time-consuming. This paper demonstrates how a novel automated procedure can extract information about statistical reporting from literature. To illustrat…

With the 12th highest incidence and a common late diagnostic at advanced stages, neoadjuvant therapies for pancreatic cancer are important, but they require a confirmed diagnosis. Being a diagnostic standard, the clarification of the clinical relevance of needle gauges is needed, as larger ones may retrieve more tissue…

BACKGROUND: Moulage is a technique used to simulate injury, disease, aging and other physical characteristics specific to a scenario, often used in health and emergency worker training, predominantly for simulation-based learning activities. Its use in allied health fields is unclear. Previous work has explored moulage…

BACKGROUND: A systematic review of clinical studies with at least one year of follow-up was done to assess the success rate of endodontic surgery including endoscopy for magnification and illumination. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Five electronic databases were searched, including MEDLINE (via PubMed), Embase, Web of Science…

Background. Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a significant complication after laparoscopic surgeries. Ondansetron and dexamethasone are most commonly used drugs for PONV prophylaxis. Comparisons of these two drugs have not been systematically reviewed till date. Methods. PubMed, PubMed Central, and CENTRAL d…

Acquired brain injury (ABI) often limits daily activities and participation. Comprehensive neuropsychological rehabilitation (CNR) aims to address these issues. This review examines research on predictors and moderators of improved activity, participation, and quality of life (QoL) after CNR, and updates its effectiven…

OBJECTIVE: A meta-analysis to investigate the risk factors for postoperative hypocalcaemia after thyroidectomy in adult patients. METHODS: A systematic search of publications in the electronic databases (PubMed®, The Cochrane Library, Web of Science, OVID and Embase®) from inception to June 2020 was conducte…

The discovery of endocannabinoid's role within the central nervous system and its potential therapeutic benefits have brought forth rising interest in the use of cannabis for medical purposes. The present review aimed to synthesize and evaluate the available evidences on the efficacy of cannabis and its derivatives for…

BACKGROUND: Clear aligner treatment (CAT) has been cited as a safe and comfortable orthodontic procedure for adult patients. However, the available evidence is scarce. OBJECTIVE: To perform a systematic review of the existing literature in order to assess periodontal health during CAT. SEARCH METHODS AND SELECTION CR…

BACKGROUND: The classification and prognostic assessment of melanoma is currently based on morphologic and histopathologic biomarkers. Availability of an increasing number of molecular biomarkers provides the potential for redefining diagnostic and prognostic categories and utilizing pharmacogenomics for the treatment…

Glial cells are essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system, categorized into two groups: macroglial and microglia. Traditionally viewed as passive entities involved in nutrition, support, and insulation, recent insights reveal their crucial role in brain function and plasticity. They serve as key regula…

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this systematic review was to identify and qualify the current available evidence of the wound exudate handling capabilities and the cost-effectiveness of hydration response technology (HRT). HRT combines physically modified cellulose fibres and gelling agents resulting in wound dressings that abs…

PURPOSE: This systematic review aimed to appraise the available evidence on the clinical characteristics produced by osseodensification drilling compared with the conventional drilling technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Five databases (PubMed, Google Scholar, LILACS, EMBASE, and CENTRAL) were searched up to July 2020.…

PURPOSE: To analyze the effect of crown-to-implant (C/I) ratio over survival rate, marginal bone loss, and prosthetic complications of dental implants. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Electronic (PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE, and Cochrane Central) and manual searches for clinical trials with a minimum follow-up of 1 year were performe…

BACKGROUND: Central nervous system vasculitis (CNSV) is a rare disorder, the pathophysiology of which is not fully understood. It involves a combination of inflammation and thrombosis. CNSV is most commonly associated with headache, gradual changes in mental status, and focal neurological symptoms. Diagnosis requires t…

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Phyllanthus acidus (L.) Skeels is not only used for its edible fruits but also used to treat a wide spectrum of diseases such as inflammatory, rheumatism, bronchitis, asthma, respiratory disorder, hepatic diseases and diabetes in India, Asia, the Caribbean region, and Central and South A…