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25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and continuous positive airway pressure treatment: A brief review
(2020)The aim of the present study is to summarize the information available, to time, regarding the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and vitamin-D (vD) levels. Moreover, the association between vD deficiency ... -
Adrenocorticotropic hormone: an effective “natural” biologic therapy for acute gout?
(2020)Treatment of acute gout consists of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), colchicine and steroids. However, the typical patient with gout has multiple comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, ... -
AGREEing on Guidelines for Nutrition Management of Adult Severe Burn Patients
(2019)Background: Severe burns are associated with a plethora of profound metabolic, immunologic, and physiologic responses, demanding prompt and adequate management. The objective of the present study was to review, compare, ... -
Assessment of the association of copd and asthma with in-hospital mortality in patients with covid-19. A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression analysis
(2021)Together, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma account for the most common non-infectious respiratory pathologies. Conflicting preliminary studies have shown varied effect for COPD and asthma as prognostic ... -
Balance in theatrical dance performance: A systematic review
(2018)AIM: Due to movement complexity and the use of interdisciplinary styles, all theatrical dance genres require dancers to have excellent balance skills to meet choreographic demands. The aim of this systematic review was to ... -
Beyond Antimuscarinics: A Review of Pharmacological and Interventional Options for Overactive Bladder Management in Men
(2021)Context: The role of overactive bladder (OAB) treatment in women beyond antimuscarinics has been evaluated extensively. Beta-3 agonists, botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A), and nerve stimulation are indicated in these patients. ... -
Bioavailability, Efficacy and Safety of Generic Immunosuppressive Drugs for Kidney Transplantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(2016)Background: Concerns exist over the extrapolation of bioavailability studies of generic immunosuppressive drugs in healthy volunteers, regarding their efficacy and safety in kidney transplant recipients. We conducted a ... -
Body mass index and survival from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A meta-analysis
(2018)BackgroundSeveral studies have examined the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and survival from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Many indicate that low BMI at diagnosis or during follow-up may be associated ... -
Bronchial Asthma and Sarcopenia: An Upcoming Potential Interaction
(2022)Background: Sarcopenia seems to be an emerging health issue worldwide, concerning the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, accompanied by adverse outcomes. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory respiratory condition that ... -
Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy revisited: Genotype-phenotype correlations of all published cases
(2020)Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between the various NOTCH3 mutations and their clinical and genetic profile, along with the presentation of a novel mutation in a patient.MethodsHere, we ... -
Clinical value of significance of hypoxia inducible factor-1α, glucose transporter-1 and carbonic anhydrase IX in rectal cancer after preoperative chemoradiotherapy
(2019)Purpose: The standard treatment of rectal cancer is surgery along with preoperative radiotherapy, administered alone or in combination with chemotherapy. Preoperative chemoradiotherapy (preCRT) is widely used as it allows ... -
Closure of patent foramen ovale versus medical therapy in patients with cryptogenic stroke or transient ischemic attack: Updated systematic review and meta-analysis
(2018)Background and Purpose: Previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses compared the efficacy and safety of patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure versus medical treatment in patients with cryptogenic stroke or transient ischemic ... -
Cognitive deficits in myopathies
(2020)Myopathies represent a wide spectrum of heterogeneous diseases mainly characterized by the abnormal structure or functioning of skeletal muscle. The current paper provides a comprehensive overview of cognitive deficits ... -
Comparative Efficacy of 5 Exercise Types on Cardiometabolic Health in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of 81 Randomized Controlled Trials
(2022)Background: Although regular exercise is recommended for preventing and treating overweight/obesity, the most effective exercise type for improving cardiometabolic health in individuals with overweight/obesity remains ... -
Comparative meta-analysis on the various vascularized bone flaps used for the treatment of scaphoid nonunion
(2017)We did a meta-analysis of the literature in order to clarify which of the vascularized bone flaps (VBF) used for scaphoid non-union treatment has the best outcome with regard to various parameters. We analyzed 54 articles ... -
Comparative safety and efficacy of paracetamol versus non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents in neonates with patent ductus arteriosus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
(2022)Aim: Ibuprofen and indomethacin are the preferred drug treatment for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in preterm neonates. The comparative safety and efficacy of paracetamol as an alternative has not yet been well established. ... -
Complications Associated with Surgery for Thoracic Disc Herniation: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
(2019)Background: A systematic review and network meta-analysis (Prospero ID CRD42018106936) were performed. Objective: The selection of the appropriate surgical approach for the management of thoracic disc herniation (TDH) is ... -
Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking for Infectious Keratitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(2016)Purpose: To assess the efficacy of corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) in the management of infectious keratitis. Methods: Comprehensive literature search was performed in MEDLINE/PubMed and Cochrane Central Register of ... -
COVID-19 and ischemic stroke
(2021)Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a substantial proportion of COVID-19 patients had documented thrombotic complications and ischemic stroke. Several mechanisms related to immune-mediated thrombosis, the renin ... -
A Critical Appraisal of the Effects of Anesthetics on Immune-system Modulation in Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19
(2021)Purpose: The aim of the present article was to briefly summarize current knowledge about the immunomodulatory effects of general anesthetics and the possible clinical effects of this immunomodulation in patients with ...