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Central nervous system (CNS) disorders play a major impact on individual lives and place a severe strain on health care resources. Convolvulaceae is a family comprising approximately 1,600-1,700 species grouped in 55-60 genera, and many species are reported to have an effect on CNS functions. A systematic review of the…

Acupuncture has been studied for several decades to establish evidence-based clinical practice. This systematic review aims to evaluate evidence for the effectiveness of acupuncture in influencing the functional connectivity of the central nervous system in patients with musculoskeletal pain. A systematic search of the…

The treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) largely involves the pharmacological restoration of dopaminergic hypoactivity in the brain, specifically in the prefrontal cortex. A disruption in dopaminergic neurotransmission is also seen in schizophrenia and psychosis, where there is a hyperactivity o…

Initial carpal tunnel surgery fails in about 5% to 10% of cases, with revision rates from 0.3% to 7%. When repeated release is not feasible, autologous nerve coverage may be beneficial, although the optimal technique remains uncertain. The aim of this review was to systematically analyze postoperative outcomes of the d…

This review is attempted in view of World Health Organization (WHO) warning on Monkeypox virus (Mpox) to summarize the available data regarding the potential effect on central nervous system (CNS), its complications, and diagnostic methods. We combed various international databases (including Scopus, PubMed, Web of Sci…

The aim of this paper is to review the use of nasal stimulants in interpersonal communication. The literature survey was performed from PubMed, ProQuest Central database of Anadolu University, and Google Scholar. Throughout history, various materials have been used as nasal stimulants to communicate and socialize inten…

Central nervous system (CNS) tumors are the leading cause of cancer death in pediatric patients. Though these tumors typically require invasive surgical procedures to diagnose, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) liquid biopsy presents a potential method for rapid and noninvasive detection of markers of CNS malignancy. To charac…

BACKGROUND: Diabetic gastroparesis (DG) is a common complication to diabetes mellitus (DM). A lot of clinical researches have focused on acupoint catgut embedding for diabetic gastroparesis. However, there is no systematic review and meta-analysis has been conducted. We aim to systematically review the effect of acupoi…

Osteonecrosis (ON) is a clinical entity characterized by a pattern of cell death and complex process of bone resorption and formation. Studies related to ON have largely focused on certain anatomical sites; however, the evidence on vertebral body ON (VBON) is largely inconsistent and fragmented. The aim of this study w…

The current literature was reviewed to evaluate the effect of autologous plasma concentrates on the preservation of extraction sockets. A comprehensive literature search was performed from October 2013 to February 2014 in the MEDLINE/PubMed and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) databases. Four st…

STUDY DESIGN: Narrative review. OBJECTIVE: To review existing literature regarding surgical timing in cervical trauma with a focus on acute traumatic central cord syndrome. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Traumatic central cord syndrome is the most common incomplete spinal cord injury. Substantial basic science literatur…

OBJECTIVE: Denosumab, an antiresorptive agent, has shown results in improving bone mineral density and reducing fractures in postmenopausal women. While bisphosphonates are commonly used as initial therapy for osteoporosis, some studies suggest that denosumab could be an alternative initial treatment for high-risk pati…

Bariatric procedures are now known to have an effect on hunger as well as on metabolism. The role of central nervous pathways in causing these effects after bariatric surgery is now being elucidated. A brief overview of these pathways has been presented for the sake of bariatric surgeons. A PubMed search was made using…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have an increased risk of developing both peripheral and central hearing loss. This study conducts a systematic review of the literature to determine their relationship. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A systematic search of the PubMed and Web of Scien…

INTRODUCTION: Cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM) is a type of cerebrovascular abnormality in the central nervous system linked to both germline and somatic genetic mutations. Recent preclinical and clinical studies have shown that various drugs can effectively reduce the burden of CCM lesions. Despite significant pr…

Apical periodontitis is an inflammation and destruction of the periradicular tissues due to various insults to the pulp in the form of infection, trauma, and faulty dental procedures. Conditions regarding this are treated employing root canal therapy. Recent innovations show that copper calcium hydroxide nanoparticles…

BACKGROUND: Although intravenous dexamethasone prolongs the duration of analgesia for peripheral nerve blocks (PNB), the optimal dose of dexamethasone is not yet determined. This protocol aims to compare the analgesic effects of different doses of intravenous dexamethasone on PNB. METHODS: We will search PubMed, EMBAS…

The present paper reviewed the ocular complications resulting from the use of traditional eye medicine in Central Saudi Arabia. We performed a literature search of the PubMed database using the keywords "traditional medicine," "herbal medicine," "ocular injuries," and "visual impairments," covering all years available…

BACKGROUND: Lumbar disc herniation, which affects the life quality of patients and the social security system adversely, is one of the common spinal diseases. Massage is used as an alternative therapy. Currently, there are no relevant articles for systematic review. METHODS: We will search the randomized controlled tr…