2,645 papers found

OBJECTIVE: To review the published literature to summarize and evaluate the effectiveness of visual function tests in diagnosing glaucoma and in monitoring progression. METHODS: Literature searches of the PubMed and Cochrane Library databases were conducted last on May 7, 2010, and were restricted to citations publish…

BACKGROUND: Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) journals have been playing an important role in scholarly communication in China. However, the information in those periodicals was not enough for international readers. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to provide an overview of TCM journals in China. METHODS: TCM journals curr…

OBJECTIVE: The primary aim was to evaluate methods of measuring emotional intelligence (EI) in surgeons and surgical trainees. Secondary aims included examining the role of EI among surgeons, focusing on its impact on burnout, job satisfaction, patient-surgeon relationships, and teaching abilities. DESIGN: The study f…

INTRODUCTION: Prostate cancer, 1 of the most common cancers in men, is influenced by age, genetics, race, and lifestyle. The TP53 gene, encoding the p53 protein crucial for cell cycle regulation and DNA repair, is frequently mutated in metastatic prostate cancers. These mutations impact prognosis and resistance to trea…

INTRODUCTION: Multimorbidity contributes significantly to poor population health outcomes while straining healthcare systems. Although some multimorbid patients experience an accelerated health decline (a decline in well-being or functional status that cannot be attributed to the natural ageing-related health deteriora…

BACKGROUND: Treatment-resistant schizophrenia is prevalent and difficult to manage, as patients fail multiple antipsychotic trials before being considered as treatment-resistant. Currently clozapine is the only Food and Drug Administration-approved pharmacotherapy for treatment-resistant schizophrenia but remains under…

PURPOSE: More interest in the treatment of rectus diastasis has been evoked lately. Following the postpartum females from a great distance, the middle-aged males living with obesity are the second most common group of rectus diastasis patients. Although gender differences are considered frequently in regard to cosmetic…

BACKGROUND: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) sparked global concern for its outbreak and pandemic. It caused severe respiratory tract infections and a significant proportion of patients with gastrointestinal symptoms. Several studies have investigated the intestinal flora of COVID-19. However, so far there has been no ev…

PURPOSE: To review systematically the impact of clinicians' personality and observed interpersonal behaviors on the quality of their patient care. DATA SOURCES: We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE and PsycINFO from inception through January 2014, using both free text words and subject headings, without language restriction. A…

Amputation of a limb may have a negative impact on the psychological and physical well-being, mobility and social life of individuals with limb amputations. Participation in sports and/or regular physical activity has a positive effect on the above mentioned areas in able-bodied individuals. Data concerning participati…

CONTEXT: Historically, physical fitness and exercise training interventions have often been described in relation to training volume metrics (e.g., total sets, repetitions, and session duration). Training frequency and overall training load, which integrates volume, frequency, and intensity, are related but conceptuall…

BACKGROUND: Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder that is identified by the ICD-10 code Q87.11. Although this code has been used in several large studies, its diagnostic validity has not been evaluated. This study assessed the accuracy of the Q87.11 code for identifying individuals with PWS. METHODS:…

BACKGROUND: This systematic review aimed to assess pregnant women's knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes toward oral health changes in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and examine their oral health-seeking behavior during pregnancy. METHODS: A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Google Scholar, African Journals…

BACKGROUND: The transition from the intensive care unit to the general ward is complex. Understanding patients' and families' experiences during this period is essential for optimising nursing care. AIM: Explore the experiences of patients and families during the transition from the intensive care unit to the general…

PURPOSE: To perform a systematic review (SR) to examine the application of classification systems (CS) used to report intraoperative adverse events (iAEs) in urological surgery and to evaluate the crude incidence and type of iAEs. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This review was published via PROSPERO (CRD42024549954) and condu…

AIM: To summarize evidence on the effectiveness of educational interventions for type 2 diabetes control in South Asians living in high-income countries. METHODS: We systematically searched PubMed, EMBASE, Cinahl and the Cochrane Library, using Medical Subject Heading and free-text terms. The considered outcomes were:…

Loss of vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) is among the most clinically significant presentations in prosthodontics and restorative dentistry. Despite its profound impact on orofacial function, esthetics, masticatory efficiency, and oral health-related quality of life, no universally accepted operational definition,…

INTRODUCTION: Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer and the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the UK. The full blood count (FBC) is a blood test that may play a role in early detection of the disease. Previous studies have aimed to identify how levels of individual components, su…

INTRODUCTION: Uniformed services commonly perform foot-borne operations at night, while using visual aid in terms of night vision goggles (NVG). During slow-level walking, complete lack of visual input alters kinematics and markedly increases the metabolic demand, whereas the effect on kinematics and energy expenditure…

The aim of this study is to systematically appraise the evidence on available full thickness 3D gingival and mucosal models (3D culture in scaffold base system) and their application in periodontal and peri-implant research. This study involved a systematic review of twenty-two studies obtained from searching from five…