42,236 papers found

BACKGROUND: Heart failure (HF) has been described as an emerging pandemic as its prevalence continues to rise with a growing and aging population. HF patients are more vulnerable to infections with higher risk of hospitalisation, morbidity, and mortality. During this COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine has emerged as an al…

OBJECTIVES: Education on therapeutic communication has been emphasized in nursing education. However, few studies have used an educational framework to develop educational interventions, such as the instructional design model for Jonassen's Constructivist Learning Environments. Based on the model of Constructivist Lear…

OBJECTIVES: Collecting a urine sample from an infant is one of the most frequently performed emergency department procedures. We aimed to evaluate noninvasive bladder stimulation techniques to obtain urine samples from infants. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Systematic review and meta-analysis of published experimental and obs…

The international community has recognized global warming as an impending catastrophe that poses significant threat to life on earth. In response, the signatories of the Paris Agreement (2015) have committed to limit the increase in global mean temperature to < 1.5 &#xb0;C from pre-industry period, which is defined as…

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has reproductive and metabolic properties that may be linked to periodontitis (PD). This study aimed to update and render a robust critical assessment on all evidence linking PCOS and PD, and appraising a hypothetical bidirectional association. Five databases (PubMed, Scholar, EMBASE, W…

BACKGROUND: Brain capillary telangiectasias (BCTs) are small, dilated capillary networks in the brain that are most commonly asymptomatic. Though rare, symptomatic cases of BCTs have been reported, and it is therefore important to understand the nature of these lesions in order to facilitate proper recognition. Relativ…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this scoping review is to identify and map the evidence on non-pharmacological interventions for acute pain management in patients with opioid tolerance and opioid abuse. INTRODUCTION: The mainstay of pain management for adults experiencing moderate to severe acute pain is opioid therapy. H…

BACKGROUND: Vertigo is a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS) that can be caused by a central or peripheral involvement of the vestibular pathways. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is commonly used to evaluate progression of MS but is not sensitive enough to detect small lesions. Vestibular evoked myogenic potenti…

The purpose of this review is to summarize relevant data from publications appearing in the peer-reviewed scientific literature over the past decade since US Food and Drug Administration approval of the implantable collamer lens (ICL), and, in particular, to review studies relating to sizing methodology, safety, and ef…

The objective of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to test the null hypothesis that there is no difference in postoperative skeletal stability between bicortical screw and monocortical plate fixation after mandibular advancement surgery with bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy (BSSO).…

INTRODUCTION: Our objective was to assess the accuracy, validity, and reliability of measurements obtained from virtual dental study models compared with those obtained from plaster models. METHODS: PubMed, PubMed Central, National Library of Medicine Medline, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Clinical t…

Previous comparisons between the Ambu(&#xae;) AuraOnce(&#x2122;) and other laryngeal mask airways have revealed different results across various clinical studies. We aimed to perform a systematic review with meta-analysis on the efficacy and safety of the AuraOnce compared with other laryngeal mask airways for airway m…

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the efficacy and safety of recombinant activated factor VII (rFVIIa) treatment in patients undergoing major surgical procedures. DATA SOURCES: Relevant studies were searched in BioMedCentral, CENTRAL, PubMed, and PubMed Central. STUDY SELECTION: Only randomized controlled trials on humans un…

INTRODUCTION: This meta-analysis compares effect-sizes of methylphenidate and psychosocial treatments and their combination on ADHD, concurrent oppositional, conduct symptoms, social behaviors and academic functioning. METHOD: Several databases (PubMed, PsycInfo, ISI Web of Science) were searched for articles publishe…

(1) Background: Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is essential in vasculo- and angiogenesis due to its role in endothelial cell proliferation and migration. As a vascular proliferative factor, VEGF is one of the hallmarks of cancer and, in adult populations, the relationship between genetic polymorphism and neo…

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The usual neurologic manifestations of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) disease include aseptic meningitis and headaches. We performed the present study to review all unusual neurologic manifestations reported in VKH disease to summarize them. METHODS: A literature search was performed in the English…

BACKGROUND: Current literature supports the comprehensive health benefits of exposure to nature and green environments on human systems. The aim of this state-of-the-art review is to elucidate empirical research conducted on the physiological and psychological effects of Shinrin-Yoku (or Forest Bathing) in transcontine…

: Ineffective erythropoiesis (IE) is a hallmark of &#x3b2;-thalassemia and contributes to major clinical complications, including severe anemia, extramedullary hematopoiesis, and progressive iron overload. Despite its central role in disease pathophysiology, there is no established biomarker for the reliable identifica…

Complications of tonsillectomy, such as intraoperative and post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage (PTH), are not uncommon. In children, these may lead to hypovolemic shock, airway obstruction, delayed healing, and infection, among other issues. Tranexamic acid (TXA) is one of several hemostatic agents. However, its efficacy in…

Wipe-out is defined as a sudden, unexplained, and irreversible loss of residual central vision following glaucoma surgery, typically in eyes with advanced visual field damage and severely compromised optic nerves. The purpose of this review is to critically assess the current incidence, risk factors, pathophysiological…