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View article: MRI Features of Malignant Transformation of Pelvic Endometriosis: A Systematic Review
MRI Features of Malignant Transformation of Pelvic Endometriosis: A Systematic Review Open
Background: Endometriosis is a benign gynecologic condition that is estrogen-de-pendent. Malignant transformation is one of the complications of endometriosis; it canaffect the woman`s ovarian and extra-ovarian regions. Diagnosing endometr…
View article: Alzheimer’s disease and infectious agents: a comprehensive review of pathogenic mechanisms and microRNA roles
Alzheimer’s disease and infectious agents: a comprehensive review of pathogenic mechanisms and microRNA roles Open
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the most prevalent type of dementia and is characterized by the presence of senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. There are various theories concerning the causes of AD, but the connection between viral an…
View article: Unilateral or Bilateral Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Trials
Unilateral or Bilateral Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Trials Open
Objectives: On the first line of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) treatment, ovulation with clomiphene citrate (CC) is induced. However, 25% of patients need alternative therapy. Laparoscopic ovarian drilling (LOD) can result in successive…
View article: Comparative analysis of adolescent hypertension definitions for predicting early adulthood carotid artery intima-media thickness: Tehran lipid and glucose study
Comparative analysis of adolescent hypertension definitions for predicting early adulthood carotid artery intima-media thickness: Tehran lipid and glucose study Open
Background: Definitions of childhood and adolescent hypertension (HTN) do not precisely elucidate the relationship between HTN and cardiovascular outcomes. Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), as a substitute for cardiovascular outcomes,…
View article: Assessing MRI Sensitivity and Specificity for Detecting Occult Nipple-Areolar Complex Malignancy in Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Candidates: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Assessing MRI Sensitivity and Specificity for Detecting Occult Nipple-Areolar Complex Malignancy in Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Candidates: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background: Approximately 8% of breast cancers originate within the central ducts near the nipple-areolar complex(NAC), which revealed higher rates of occult involvement than previously thought. Precise preoperative imaging to assess NAC a…
View article: Machine learning approaches in the prediction of positive axillary lymph nodes post neoadjuvant chemotherapy using MRI, CT, or ultrasound: A systematic review
Machine learning approaches in the prediction of positive axillary lymph nodes post neoadjuvant chemotherapy using MRI, CT, or ultrasound: A systematic review Open
View article: Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) levels in multiple sclerosis patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) levels in multiple sclerosis patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background and objective Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic progressive autoimmune disorder of the central nervous system (CNS) that can cause inflammation, demyelination, and axon degeneration. Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) is a …
View article: Diagnostic utility of ultrasound in pediatric nasal bone fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Diagnostic utility of ultrasound in pediatric nasal bone fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Association of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio with bone mineral density in post-menopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Association of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio with bone mineral density in post-menopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the neutrophil lymphocyte ratio (NLR) levels between women with post-menopausal osteopenia or osteoporosis to those with normal bone mineral density (BMD). Methods We…
View article: Introducing fitting models for estimating age‐specific dose and effective dose in paediatric patients undergoing head, chest and abdomen–pelvis imaging protocols: a patient study
Introducing fitting models for estimating age‐specific dose and effective dose in paediatric patients undergoing head, chest and abdomen–pelvis imaging protocols: a patient study Open
Introduction Concerns regarding the adverse consequences of radiation have increased due to the expanded application of computed tomography (CT) in medical practice. Certain studies have indicated that the radiation dosage depends on the a…
View article: Prevalence of diabetic neuropathy in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Prevalence of diabetic neuropathy in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) refers to the uncontrolled accumulation of triglyceride (TG) in the liver when the person has no other liver disease etiologies. Among all causes of neuropathy, diabetic neuropathy is the most commo…
View article: Diagnostic utility of whole-body computed tomography/pan-scan in trauma: a systematic review and meta-analysis study
Diagnostic utility of whole-body computed tomography/pan-scan in trauma: a systematic review and meta-analysis study Open
View article: The impact of SGLT-2 Inhibitors on Lipid Profiles in Heart Failure Patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The impact of SGLT-2 Inhibitors on Lipid Profiles in Heart Failure Patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background and aim: Sodium-glucose cotransporter two inhibitors could reduce cardiovascular events by modulating the lipid profile in patients with heart failure, irrespective of diabetes status. In this study, we aimed to assess the effec…
View article: Vitamin D deficiency in patients with cystic fibrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Vitamin D deficiency in patients with cystic fibrosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Diagnostic and prognostic role of soft ultrasound markers in prenatal detection and assessment of foetal abnormalities
Diagnostic and prognostic role of soft ultrasound markers in prenatal detection and assessment of foetal abnormalities Open
Various soft markers can be detected in the ultrasonography of foetuses, which can be related to chromosomal abnormalities and increases the risk of abnormalities, or they can be considered as normal variations that can disappear due to th…
View article: The influence of SGLT-2 inhibitors on lipid profiles in heart failure patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The influence of SGLT-2 inhibitors on lipid profiles in heart failure patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Our topic analysis did not reveal any notable alterations in the lipid profile. To arrive at a more definite agreement, further research on subjects with heart failure is necessary because there is currently insufficient evidence.
View article: Neuroprotective potential of traditional Ayurvedic Kadha: age-related neurological disorders: a comprehensive literature review
Neuroprotective potential of traditional Ayurvedic Kadha: age-related neurological disorders: a comprehensive literature review Open
View article: Visit-to-visit variability of blood pressure and risk of diabetic retinopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Visit-to-visit variability of blood pressure and risk of diabetic retinopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
In conclusion, an increased SD of BP variability significantly increased the relative risk for the development of retinopathy.
View article: The role of genetic defects in carnitine-associated hepatic encephalopathy: a review of literature.
The role of genetic defects in carnitine-associated hepatic encephalopathy: a review of literature. Open
Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a serious neurological disorder characterized by brain dysfunction due to liver failure which occurs as a result of chronic or acute liver disease. HE can manifest with various neurological or psychiatric sym…
View article: Relationship between neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio and diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Relationship between neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio and diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background The present study aims to review the existing scientific literature on the role of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) to perform a meta-analysis on the available data. Methods The electr…
View article: The Diagnostic Value of Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio as an Effective Biomarker for Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
The Diagnostic Value of Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio as an Effective Biomarker for Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder Open
Background: Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) is a serious condition associated with inflammation. Early diagnosis and detection are critical for early intervention. In this systematic review, we investigate the role of the neutrophil to lymphocy…
View article: Clinical efficacy of endovascular treatment approach in patients with carotid cavernous fistula: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Clinical efficacy of endovascular treatment approach in patients with carotid cavernous fistula: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Acute/ Subacute and Chronic Neuroimaging Findings of COVID-19: A Systematic Review
Acute/ Subacute and Chronic Neuroimaging Findings of COVID-19: A Systematic Review Open
COVID-19, a predominantly respiratory infection, is demonstrated to cause neurologic complications even in the recovery phase. This systematic review aims to investigate the neuroimaging findings in Acute/ Subacute and Chronic or Post-COVI…
View article: The contribution of gut-brain axis to development of neurological symptoms in COVID-19 recovered patients: A hypothesis and review of literature
The contribution of gut-brain axis to development of neurological symptoms in COVID-19 recovered patients: A hypothesis and review of literature Open
The gut microbiota undergoes significant alterations in response to viral infections, particularly the novel SARS-CoV-2. As impaired gut microbiota can trigger numerous neurological disorders, we suggest that the long-term neurological sym…
View article: Dynamic changes in kynurenine pathway metabolites in multiple sclerosis: A systematic review
Dynamic changes in kynurenine pathway metabolites in multiple sclerosis: A systematic review Open
Background Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating neurodegenerative disorder characterized by axonal damage, demyelination, and perivascular inflammatory lesions in the white matter of the central nervous system (CNS). Kynurenine pathwa…
View article: Cardiovascular Complications of COVID-19 among Pregnant Women and Their Fetuses: A Systematic Review
Cardiovascular Complications of COVID-19 among Pregnant Women and Their Fetuses: A Systematic Review Open
Background: COVID-19 is a viral infectious disease leading to a spectrum of clinical complications, especially cardiovascular. Evidence shows that this infection can potentially accompany a worse outcome in pregnant women. Cardiovascular c…
View article: Dynamic changes in metabolites of the kynurenine pathway in Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and Huntington’s disease: A systematic Review and meta-analysis
Dynamic changes in metabolites of the kynurenine pathway in Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and Huntington’s disease: A systematic Review and meta-analysis Open
Background Tryptophan (TRP) is an essential amino acid that must be provided in the diet. The kynurenine pathway (KP) is the main route of TRP catabolism into nicotinamide adenosine dinucleotide (NAD + ), and metabolites of this pathway ma…
View article: Immunologic aspects of migraine: A review of literature
Immunologic aspects of migraine: A review of literature Open
Migraine headaches are highly prevalent, affecting 15% of the population. However, despite many studies to determine this disease's mechanism and efficient management, its pathophysiology has not been fully elucidated. There are suggested …
View article: Body-Mass Index-Based Effective Dose Determination in Commonly Performed Computed Tomography Examinations in Adults
Body-Mass Index-Based Effective Dose Determination in Commonly Performed Computed Tomography Examinations in Adults Open
Purpose: With the widespread application of ionizing radiation in medical practice, concerns have been increased regarding the hazardous effects of radiation. Studies have demonstrated that some variables such as body dimensions affect the…
View article: Pre-clinical Studies Identifying Molecular Pathways of Neuroinflammation in Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review
Pre-clinical Studies Identifying Molecular Pathways of Neuroinflammation in Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review Open
Parkinson's disease (PD), the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, is characterized by neuroinflammation, formation of Lewy bodies, and progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra of the brain. In this review…