42,213 papers found

AIM: To synthesize randomized controlled trial evidence on the effects, feasibility, and safety of virtual reality (VR)-based cognitive training in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or related predementia conditions. METHODS: A systematic review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA 2020 and prospect…

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a colonic disease characterized by chronic inflammation. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a rheumatological chronic inflammatory disease characterized by joint swelling and tenderness. It is also considered an autoimmune disorder. We want to discover if a link exists between UC and RA and if so,…

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to review contemporaneous longitudinal studies focused on changes in the position of third molars. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic search of the National Library of Medicine (PubMed, http://www.pubmed.gov) and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (http://www.mrw…

An increase in scholarly publishing has been accompanied by a proliferation of potentially illegitimate publishers (PIPs), commonly known as "predatory publishers." These PIPs often engage in fraudulent practices and publish articles that are not subject to the same scrutiny as those published in journals from legitima…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to aid in various aspects of the COVID-19 crisis, including epidemiology, molecular research and drug development, medical diagnosis and treatment, and socioeconomics. The association of AI and COVID-19 can accelerate to rapidly diagnose positive patients. To learn the dynamic…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this review is to explore existing literature regarding pica in pediatric patients with sickle cell disease and to identify associated interventions and outcomes. INTRODUCTION: Pica is a psychological eating disorder that is characterized by the consumption of items that contain no nutritio…

PURPOSE: Laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK Xtra), photorefractive keratectomy (PRK Xtra) and small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE Xtra) are procedures currently performed worldwide. This review analyses recent literature (2020-2025) on corneal refractive surgery combined with simultaneous corneal crosslinking (…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

BACKGROUND: Biological therapies are widely used for moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis owing to their high efficacy and safety profile. However, skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) have been reported in association with biological treatment in psoriasis. METHODS: We report a case of necrotizing fasciitis…

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: 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…