Topical ketotifen treatment for allergic conjunctivitis: a systematic review and Meta-analysis
AIM: To assess the efficacy of ketotifen in treating allergic conjunctivitis. METHODS: A systematic search of systematic reviews and Meta-analyses was conducted on the PubMed and Web Science of Science until October 2021 to address this knowledge gap. Mean difference with 95%CI and P values were used to assess the efficacy of ketotifen.
Xin-Yan Dou, Wei Zhang
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Motivational interviewing and efficacy in reduction of alcohol use [PDF]
Health behavior change is a topic that has been heavily researched by professionals in both the mental health and medical fields. Particularly, change related to alcohol behaviors has been extensively researched, likely due to the pervasiveness of ...
Boeselt, Carly
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Effectiveness of acyclovir in the treatment of pityriasis rosea. A systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
: Background: There is a lack of evidence to support acyclovir administration in pityriasis rosea. Objective: To determine the efficacy of acyclovir in patients with typical pityriasis rosea.
Milton Rodriguez-Zuniga +2 more
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Association between the ossific nucleus and osteonecrosis in treating developmental dysplasia of the Hip: updated meta-analysis. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: A meta-analysis concluded that there was no effect of the femoral head ossification and the incidence of osteonecrosis in the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), unless only osteonecrosis grades II-IV were considered.
Elvey, Michael +3 more
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Aim: The role of low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy (LI-ESWT) in erectile dysfunction (ED) is not clearly determined. The purpose of this study is to investigate the short-term efficacy and safety of LI-ESWT for ED patients.
Zi-jun Zou +8 more
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An evidence map of the effect of Tai Chi on health outcomes. [PDF]
BackgroundThis evidence map describes the volume and focus of Tai Chi research reporting health outcomes. Originally developed as a martial art, Tai Chi is typically taught as a series of slow, low-impact movements that integrate the breath, mind, and ...
Beroes, Jessica M +6 more
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Comprehensive analysis of genomic mutations, gene expression, DNA methylation, and pathway analysis of TCGA data was carried out to define cancer types in which proteasome subunits expression is associated with worse survival. Albeit the effect of specific proteasome subunits on cellular function, the main role of the proteasome is better evaluated ...
Ruba Al‐Abdulla +5 more
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Tamsulosin vs. Tadalafil as medical expulsive therapy for distal ureteral stones: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Purpose: Medical expulsive therapy (MET) is recommended for distal ureteral stones from 5 to 10 mm. The best drug for MET is still uncertain. In this review, we aim to compare the effectiveness of tadalafil and tamsulosin for distal ureteral stones from ...
Mikhael Belkovsky +5 more
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Topical Agents in Biofilm Disaggregation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background: to evaluate the effectiveness of different topical agents in biofilm disaggregation during non-surgical periodontal therapy. Methods: the search strategy was conducted according to the PRISMA 2020 on Pubmed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Web of Science, and it was registered in PROSPERO, ID: CRD42023474232. It included studies comparing non-
Pardo, Alessia +6 more
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A systematic review of school-based alcohol and other drug prevention programs [PDF]
Background: Alcohol use in adolescents constitutes a major public health concern. Europe is the heaviest drinking region of the world. Several school-based alcohol prevention programs have been developed but it is not clear whether they are really ...
Agabio R +5 more
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