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BACKGROUND: The clinical spectrum of systemic nocardiosis encompasses pulmonary and disseminated disease. Central nervous system (CNS) involvement is an important feature of disseminated disease with significant mortality and high relapse rate, especially in those with suppressed cell-mediated immunity. This systematic…

BACKGROUND: CNS manifestations represent an emerging facet of NTM infection with significant mortality. Due to protean presentation and low index of suspicion, many cases are often treated erroneously as tubercular meningitis or fungal infections. OBJECTIVES: Literature on NTM CNS disease is scarce, with most availabl…

Background Some pediatric endocrinologists recommend that girls with central precocious puberty (CPP) have cranial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) performed only if they are younger than 6 years of age. However, no practice guidelines exist. The objective of this review was to assess the frequency of intracranial lesi…

OBJECTIVE: To provide an up to date review of the epidemiology, etiology, treatment and prevention of hydatid cyst of the central nervous system, with an emphasis in South American countries. METHODS: We searched the PubMed databases for articles containing the terms 'hydatid cyst' and 'nervous system'. RESULTS: We f…

Primary angiitis of the central nervous system (PACNS) is a rare disorder. However, it is often considered in the differential diagnosis of vascular or inflammatory CNS diseases. Diagnosis is challenging, as specific biomarkers are lacking and the clinical presentation can be variable. A definitive diagnosis can only b…

Rotavirus remains a major cause of acute gastroenteritis among children under five years of age, particularly in regions with heterogeneous vaccine implementation. In Central Asia, differences in the timing and coverage of rotavirus vaccination may influence circulating genotype patterns, yet regional evidence remains…

BACKGROUND: Diagnosing multiple sclerosis (MS) in children is challenging due to overlap with other demyelinating disorders. The Central Vein Sign (CVS) is a promising MRI biomarker in adult MS, but its diagnostic role in pediatric-onset MS (POMS) remains unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis provides the f…

The Bruton non-receptor protein-tyrosine kinase (BTK), a deficiency of which leads to X-linked agammaglobulinemia, plays a central role in B cell antigen receptor signaling. Owing to the exclusivity of this enzyme in B cells, the acronym could represent B cell tyrosine kinase. BTK is activated by the Lyn and SYK protei…

To explore the potential benefits of Stellate ganglion block (SGB) in regulating the central and peripheral systems, as well as its potential as a treatment option for these diseases. We conducted a comprehensive search in PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar libraries using the following keywords: stellate gangl…

Non-Euclidean data, such as social networks and citation relationships between documents, have node and structural information. The Graph Convolutional Network (GCN) can automatically learn node features and association information between nodes. The core ideology of the Graph Convolutional Network is to aggregate node…

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the use of applied kinesiology in the field of dentistry. METHODS: A review of the literature was carried out looking for all articles written on the topic. PubMed, Ovid Medline, and The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) databases were searched. RESULTS: Only one study…

Long-acting analogs of GnRH (GnRHas) have been the gold-standard treatment of central precocious puberty (CPP) worldwide and have an enviable track record of safety and efficacy. Recent years have witnessed much growth in the availability of longer-acting and sustained-release forms of GnRHas. Although all available ag…

BACKGROUND: There are numerous reports worldwide on the use of complementary therapy for female infertility. This paper presents an overview of the available systematic reviews (SRs) on the outcomes of complementary therapy for female infertility. METHODS: Electronic databases, including Pubmed, the Cochrane Central R…

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to review the existing literature and evaluate whether deficits in set-shifting, central coherence and decision-making persist in individuals recovered from anorexia nervosa (AN-REC). METHOD: A systematic review approach was used. Literature was identified via searches in PubMed,…

Racemose type of neurocysticercosis (NCC) is a rare form of parasitic infestation of central nervous system. Most commonly it is found in fourth ventricle and cisterns. On reviewing the PubMed and Google databases, we found that this would be the first reported case of racemose type NCC in occipital horn of lateral ven…

As an Open Access journal dedicated to promoting technological innovation in plant biology, Plant Methods occupies a unique niche amongst plant journals. To fund its open access policy, and to enable it to continue to serve the plant sciences community, Plant Methods will be introducing an article processing charge (AP…

The job of an editor is exciting, fraught with difficulties, friend-making, enemy-making, time-eating, time-saving, but above all, it is exciting. I took over from Jane Barlow in November 2018. First, I would like to thank her for her work. I do not just say this: Jane has made my work easy in many ways. She has steere…

BACKGROUND: Immune homeostasis plays a crucial role in immunology andis dependent on both central and peripheral tolerance. Centraltolerance and peripheral tolerance occur in the thymus and thesecondary lymphoid tissues, respectively. Tolerance breakdown andimmune regulation defects can lead to autoimmune disorders. In…

To assess management of non-syndromic dens evaginatus affecting permanent maxillary central incisor, we performed a systematic review and also present a case report. We searched PubMed via MEDLINE and the reference lists of included reports. Eligible studies were any type of clinical studies describing the management o…

BACKGROUND: The identification of biomarkers has led to the discovery of new pathways for precision diagnostics and tailored therapies in neoplasms of the central nervous system, thereby enhancing prognoses due to their diverse anatomical structures. OBJECTIVE: This review explores advancements in identifying biomarke…