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Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common causes of disability in aged people, and it is defined as a degenerative arthropathy, characterized by the disruption in joint tissue. The synovium plays a vital role in maintaining the health of the joint by supplying the nutrients to the surrounding tissues and the lubric…

BACKGROUND: White spot lesions (WSL) are an unsightly and a rather frequent drawback of orthodontic treatment. The complex design of fixed orthodontic appliances (FAs) makes it difficult to perform proper oral hygiene, which amounts to white spot lesions being three times more prevalent in patients wearing orthodontic…

Tuberculosis (TB) is a common infectious disease that is present all around the world. This insidious disease needs drastic measures for its eradication. One of the actions contributing to it is the timely diagnosis and offering suitable treatment options for latent tuberculosis patients. In this review, we will discus…

Telemedicine is an effective means of delivering health care in Southeast Asian (SEA) countries. This systematic review explored the use of telemedicine systems for delivering health care services in SEA countries during the past 10 years.Literature searches were conducted in PubMed, Embase, Medline, Global Health, and…

STUDY DESIGN: This was a retrospective review. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to assess the impact of open access (OA) publication on citation rates and attention scores of literature related to lumbar spine surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: OA literature allows readers to view full-text manuscripts of…

BACKGROUND: This study sought to evaluate the differences between trabectedin and doxorubicin in the treatment of soft-tissue sarcoma (STS). METHODS: Multiple databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure, were searched to retrieve relevant articles. Ultimat…

BACKGROUND: Many women stop breastfeeding before they intend to as they cannot overcome breastfeeding difficulties. Breastfeeding support, as an evidence-based intervention by trained lay or professional breastfeeding support providers, can prevent early unintended cessation. Yet some women report dissatisfaction with…

AIM: Coronavirus disease, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, originated in December 2019 from Wuhan, China. This virus has spread worldwide, with over 16 million cases and over 650,000 deaths. The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has resulted in significant impact on the livelihoods of the B…

The 3D HCCH-TOCSY and HCC(CO)NH-TOCSY experiments provide through bond connectivity and are used for side-chain chemical shift assignment by solution-state NMR. Careful design and implementation of the pulse sequence are key to the successful application of the technique particularly when trying to extract the maximum…

The philosophy of 'supramaximal resection' (SMR) beyond the T1-enhanced margin holds some potential in glioblastoma surgery, but the quality of available literature has not been elucidated. A systematic review of published studies of SMR in glioblastoma surgery was performed. Articles were sought in MEDLINE, EMBASE, Sc…

AIM: The objective of this systematic review was to evaluate the diagnostic value of CBCT compared with 2D imaging and clinical gold standard techniques in peri-implant bone defect detection and measurement. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Literature search was performed using MEDLINE, Embase and Web of Science databases up to…

Kidney diseases need specialized health care and still are a reason of death. There is a large body of evidence that indicates minocycline possesses some cytoprotective effects beside of antibacterial properties. In this review, we aimed to explain cytoprotective mechanisms and kidney protection of minocycline. In orde…

The US National Library of Medicine (NLM) offers Internet-based, no-cost resources useful for responding to the 2014 West Africa Ebola outbreak. Resources for health professionals, planners, responders, and researchers include PubMed, Disaster Lit, the Web page "Ebola Outbreak 2014: Information Resources," and the Viru…

OBJECTIVES: to describe the non-invasive care technologies most frequently used by nurse midwives to relieve childbirth pain, and provide a synthesis of studies published by Brazilian nurse midwives on the use of such technologies. METHODOLOGY: a systematic literature review focusing on the non-invasive pain relief st…

BACKGROUND: The purpose of our study was to clarify results of surgery for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and its time trends. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed our prospective database of patients who underwent surgery for NSCLC between 1998 and 2009 in our institution. Patients were divided into two equal 6-y…

OBJECTIVE: This narrative review provides a critical and in-depth analysis of the role of bioactive particles in dental biomaterials, discussing their structural compositions, physicochemical mechanisms of action, functional impact, and translational limitations that still in part hinder their clinical consolidation fo…

BACKGROUND: Hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI)) is a known neurotoxin and environmental contaminant. Despite its recognition, the underlying mechanisms by which Cr (VI) induces neurological damage remain insufficiently explored. The complexities of the Central Nervous System (CNS), including the Blood Brain Barrier (BBB) and…

Fibromyalgia (FM) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often occur together. Patients with FM and IBS present similar symptoms, such as pain and fatigue; this leads to a delay in diagnosis and management. This systematic review explored the shared pathophysiology of these conditions in adults, focusing on the r…

INTRODUCTION: Forensic radiography is an extended role and sub-speciality of diagnostic radiography. To ensure the medico-legal requirements of this practice are met, relevant postgraduate training and CPD maintenance must be evidenced, enabling practitioners to have awareness and ability to apply evidence-based best p…

OBJECTIVE: This scoping review aims to systematically map the landscape of infertility screening in unmarried women. INTRODUCTION: Infertility screening in unmarried women represents a significant and often neglected area within reproductive health. This population faces unique challenges and barriers, including socia…