44,672 papers found

BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer screening reduced cancer morbidity and mortality in developed countries. Health education interventions are expected to enhance screening and early detection. Thus, this review is aimed to see the effectiveness of the interventions in cervical cancer screening uptake. METHODS: Online databa…

PURPOSE: To analyze the available evidence in the English, German and Japanese literature on the survival and complications of natural teeth with cast copings used to retain overdentures (ROD). STUDY SELECTION: A systematic search strategy was conducted using MeSH terms and pre-defined criteria. Two groups of research…

BACKGROUND: The efficacy of particulate and non-particulate steroids in patients receiving epidural steroid injections remains unclear. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this meta-analysis was to compare the efficacy of particulate and non-particulate steroids in patients receiving epidural injections for radicular pain over…

PURPOSE: To qualitatively investigate the microbiologic profile in peri-implantitis by systematically reviewing the published literature on peri-implant infection. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Searches of the US National Institutes of Health free digital archives of the biomedical and life sciences journal literature (PubMe…

BACKGROUND: Protein S is a central regulator of coagulation as it critically participates in down-regulation of both extrinsic and intrinsic pathways of the coagulation cascade. In this review, we aim to provide an update on protein S and its anticoagulant functions as a central hemostatic regulator. METHODS: Electron…

UNLABELLED: Recent advancements in natural language processing (NLP), particularly contextual word embedding models, have improved knowledge extraction from biomedical and healthcare texts. However, limited comprehensive research compares these models. This study conducts a scoping review and compares the performance o…

BACKGROUND: Bariatric surgery leaks result in significant morbidity and mortality. Experts report variable therapeutic approaches, without uniform guidelines or consensus. OBJECTIVE: To review the pathogenesis, risk factors, prevention, and treatment of gastric sleeve leaks, with a focus on endoscopic approaches. In a…

PURPOSE: The previous studies have reported the Morus alba may improve blood glucose and lipid profile. The evidence from these studies is not consistent. This meta-analysis was to evaluate efficacy of products derived from M. alba on blood glucose and lipid levels. METHODS: Literature was reviewed via international d…

PURPOSE: Breast cancer survivorship care is complex and not always provided according to standards or guidelines. Likewise, current cancer survivorship care interventions and programming do not always underscore clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) in the same fashion as interventions for other conditions. A call for im…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this scoping review is to map the existing evidence and identify research gaps regarding nursing support for mothers experiencing excessive infant crying. INTRODUCTION: Excessive infant crying is a common and significant challenge for mothers, often leading to fatigue, frustration, and adve…

: Ineffective erythropoiesis (IE) is a hallmark of β-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…

AIM: The aim of this study is to examine which interventions lead to clinically significant weight loss among people with physical disabilities. METHODS: We systematically searched three electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, and CENTRAL) including studies until May 2022 to find randomized controlled trials on behavior…

Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing customized abutments are increasingly used in everyday clinical practice. Nevertheless, solid scientific evidence is currently lacking regarding their potential advantages in terms of soft tissue stability. The main aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis w…

BACKGROUND: There are numerous conflicting discussions about the outbreak of the new coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). AIM: To present some anatomical and physiological considerations about two of the symptoms reported by patients: The loss or reduction of smell and taste. METHODS: The loss or reduction of smell and taste…

BACKGROUND: Dementia is a syndrome characterized by progressive cognitive impairment that interferes with independent function in daily activities. Symptoms of dementia depend on its cause and vary greatly between individuals. There is extensive evidence supporting a relationship between diet and cognitive functions. T…

Recent investigations are seeking a novel treatment to control the new pandemic of coronavirus 19 (COVID-19). The aim of this systematic review was to study the effect of ozone therapy on COVID-19 patients and the available supporting evidence. Electronic databases including MEDLINE (via PubMed), EMBASE, Cochrane Libra…

A short review on the clinical presentation of pediatrics cases of Bickerstaff brain encephalitis emphasizing the broad clinical spectrum of the disease. Cases of pediatric Bickerstaff's brainstem encephalitis collected on three electronic medical databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library and Scopus Web of Science) are revie…

Dermoscopy is a low-cost examination performed by a dermatologist and good for the diagnosis of pigmented lesions. However, dermoscopy diagnosis of lentigo maligna (LM) and lentigo maligna melanoma (LMM) is still questionable. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether dermoscopy is an effective diagnostic met…