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Until recently epidural abscess was considered a rare, almost theoretical, complication of central nerve block, but anecdotal reports suggest that this is no longer the case. Thus a review of the risk factors, pathogenesis, clinical features and outcome of this condition is appropriate, the primary aim being to make re…

BACKGROUND: The relationship between diabetes and academic performance have been of great interest to researchers during the year to date. Many studies have been conducted to discover this relationship during three recent decades. But, evaluation of the structural changes of brain in the context of diabetes is of param…

The WHO Collaborating Center at the University of Pittsburgh, USA partnering with Nazarbayev University, developed the Central Asian Journal of Global Health (CAJGH, cajgh.pitt.edu) in order to increase scientific productivity in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. Scientists in this region often have difficulty publishing in…

Chronic pain (CP) is not a single disease. Its mechanisms vary across patients and pain phenotypes. In many cases, persistent pain is related to neuroinflammation and central sensitization. Acupuncture, especially electroacupuncture, is widely used in clinical practice. Recent evidence suggests that acupuncture may pro…

BACKGROUND: Symptomatic lumbar spinal stenosis is a condition affecting a growing number of individuals resulting in significant disability and pain, leading to a multitude of interventions ranging from simple over the counter medication to opioids, and, finally, to complex surgical fusions. After failure of conservati…

BACKGROUND: Vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) is a chronic, relapsing dermatosis that significantly impairs quality of life. While topical corticosteroids remain the first-line therapy, recurrence and steroid-related side-effects have prompted interest in alternative options. This systematic review evaluates the efficacy a…

BACKGROUND: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) frequently coexist, compounding disease burden and complicating treatment approaches. Despite the prevalence of this comorbidity, evidence on effective management strategies remains scarce. OBJECTIVE: This systematic review evaluates the effica…

AIMS: This study evaluates the effectiveness of emotional intelligence training on emotional intelligence, resilience, stress, and communication skills among nurses and nursing students. DESIGN: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of emotional intelligence training in nurses and nur…

INTRODUCTION: Low back pain (LBP) is a major global public health problem and the majority (nearly 90%) of patients with LBP suffer from non-specific LBP (NSLBP). Acupuncture has been widely used for relieving pain and is recommended as a first-line treatment in LBP guidelines. However, the guidelines do not recommend…

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the meditation-based intervention on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). METHODS: The following databases were searched up to April 2021: the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), EMBASE, Medline (via PubMed), PsycARTICLES, 4…

Taurine, 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid, is an amino acid found in animal products. Taurine is produced for human consumption as a supplement and ingredient in beverages. Supplementation is a safe, inexpensive, and effective treatment for dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in domestic mammals, however it is currently unlicensed…

INTRODUCTION: Dementia is a public health priority with projected increases in the number of people living with dementia worldwide. Prevention constitutes a promising strategy to counter the dementia epidemic, and an increasing number of lifestyle interventions has been launched aiming at reducing risk of cognitive dec…

BACKGROUND: This systematic review was conducted to determine the stability of surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME) for correction of transverse maxillary deficiency, the effect of distractor type (tooth-borne vs. bone-borne) and the influence of a retainer on post-expansion stability. METHODS: The re…

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to examine the effectiveness of noninvasive brain stimulation on neuropathic pain in individuals with spinal cord injury. METHODS: A meta-analysis on pain intensity, depression, and anxiety levels was conducted to evaluate the effect of noninvasive brain stimulation on neuropathic p…

INTRODUCTION: Ischemic heart disease and stroke have been considered as the first global leading cause of death in last decades [1]. Blood pressure (BP) management is one of the easiest ways suggested for preventing and controlling cardiovascular diseases before the patient develops complications and death-following ou…

OBJECTIVE: Wide-diameter implants are frequently placed in molar sites to obtain appropriate restoration profiles, to rescue implants that lack stability, and to engage bone in extraction sites. However, studies of wide-diameter implant placement have provided conflicting evidence regarding clinical outcomes. This syst…

BACKGROUND: First implantation of a totally implantable venous access device (TIVAD) was performed in 1982 with surgical technique. Since then, these devices have permitted infusion of total parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, blood products, and, above all, they have definitively changed the quality of life of patients…

This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of intensive care unit (ICU) patients with pneumonia was conducted to compare the clinical outcomes of beta-lactam antibiotics when administered by prolonged infusion vs intermittent infusion. The systematic search was conducted in Medline…

BACKGROUND: Traumatic facet dislocations in the subaxial cervical spine, also known as locked facets, are commonly associated with neurological deficits. The fear of the presence of an associated traumatic disc herniation and consequent neurological worsening usually causes a delay in the spinal realignment. This study…

BACKGROUND: Cavernous sinus cavernous malformations (CSCMs) is a vascular malformation of the cavernous sinus. Nowadays, there is an increasing preference to withhold using the terms cavernoma or cavernous hemangioma in order to stop considering these lesions as vascular neoplasms. These lesions are highly vascularized…