42,236 papers found

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…

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: 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…

BACKGROUND: Thyroid cancer in pediatric patients is distinct from adult-onset thyroid cancer due to differences in disease presentation, management and outcomes. This meta-analysis delves into contemporary data on managing pediatric differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC), assessing outcomes, such as recurrence and mortali…

BACKGROUND: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that leads to nerve atrophy. Ultrasonography has a significant role in the diagnosis of ALS. AIM: We aimed to sonographically assess the size of all peripheral nerves and cervical nerve roots in ALS compared to controls. METHODS: We search…

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…

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…

The objective of this systematic review was to assess the analgesic efficacy of duloxetine (DLX) for fibromyalgia (FM) and find out which dosage between 60 mg/d DLX and 120 mg/d DLX was more suitable for clinical application.A systematic search through multiple databases (Cochrane Central Register of Cont…

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…

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…

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…

BACKGROUND: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a highly prevalent chronic metabolic disorder, and a substantial proportion of patients eventually require insulin therapy, which is frequently complicated by therapeutic inertia, hypoglycemia and glycemic variability. Automated insulin delivery (AID) systems combine conti…

This systematic review aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of preemptive analgesia using oral steroidal and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in adults undergoing dental implant surgery. A comprehensive search was conducted in the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE (via…

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…