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The supraclavicular artery island flap (SCAIF) is a reliable, easy-to-harvest and versatile fasciocutaneous flap that can be used for pharynx reconstruction. Instead of free flaps, it requires no microsurgical technique, reduced operating time and postoperative care, making it an ideal option, especially during the COV…

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…

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…

BACKGROUND: Prescribing is an error-prone process for all doctors, from those who are newly qualified through to those at consultant level. Newly qualified doctors write the majority of in-patient prescriptions and therefore represent an opportunity for safety improvement. Attention to prescribing as a patient-safety i…

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…

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…

OBJECTIVES: Coblation is a plasma-mediated ablative technology that removes tissue at low temperatures with minimal thermal injury. Although interest in its application to laryngotracheal pathologies has grown, the existing evidence remains fragmented and no consensus guidelines exist. We mapped the literature, charact…

INTRODUCTION: Accurate risk stratification in cervical cancer remains challenging, and imaging biomarkers may add prognostic value beyond staging. This systematic review was conducted to evaluate the published data on the integrated use of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic res…

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…

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…

Increased administrative tasks, evolving expectations of care and advancement in practice scope have rapidly advanced digital health. Health policy has acknowledged the need for evaluation to determine the technological needs of clinicians, including pharmacists, to practice to full and top of scope. There is an emerge…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate how surgeons in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand perceive the effectiveness of the Operating with Respect (OWR) face-to-face training program in reducing workplace bullying. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey examined the perceived effectiveness of the Royal College of Surgeons' (RACS) face-to-…

BACKGROUND: Unsafe health practices are one of the leading causes of disability and even death. Competent nurses are crucial to ensure safe and high-quality healthcare services. The patient safety culture is concerned with internalizing safety beliefs, values, and attitudes, translating them into healthcare practices,…