Peer review report 1 on “The role of tissue adhesives in esophageal surgery, a systematic review of literature”

Abstract Outcomes have improved for adolescents who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) in recent years in areas such as language and speech; however, outcomes such as pragmatic and psychosocial development are still not equal to adolescents with typical hearing. This systematic review of literature explored recent research as it pertains to social capital and adolescents who are DHH. The inclusion criteria were extended to include other populations who are DHH and adolescents with other disabilities to identify future research directions. Themes identified in the reviewed literature viewed through social capital theory included psychosocial outcomes; the importance of language; the benefit of online social networking sites; the role of the family; the role of the school; inclusion and identity; role models; and post-school transition. Results demonstrated that social capital is an area with much promise as it relates to buffering outcomes for adolescents who are DHH. More empirical evidence is required in the form of quantitative research using validated social capital instruments and qualitative research that gives a voice to adolescents who are DHH. The role of social capital in facilitating inclusion, identity, and friendships, were identified as possible future research directions.

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Role of early amniotomy with induced labor: a systematic review of literature and meta-analysis

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM ◽

10.1016/j.ajogmf.2019.100052 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (4) ◽

pp. 100052

Author(s):

Sun Woo Kim ◽

Dimitrios Nasioudis ◽

Lisa D. Levine

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Review Of Literature ◽

Induced Labor

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RSA in Spine: A Review

Global Spine Journal ◽

10.1177/2192568217701722 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (8) ◽

pp. 811-820 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Ali Humadi ◽

Sulaf Dawood ◽

Klas Halldin ◽

Brian Freeman

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Lumbar Spine ◽

Range Of Motion ◽

Rigid Bodies ◽

Review Of Literature ◽

Radiostereometric Analysis ◽

Specific Knowledge ◽

Spinal Motion ◽

Vertebral Segment

Study Design: Systematic review of literature. Objectives: This systematic review was conducted to investigate the accuracy of radiostereometric analysis (RSA), its assessment of spinal motion and disorders, and to investigate the limitations of this technique in spine assessment. Methods: Systematic review in all current literature to invesigate the role of RSA in spine. Results: The results of this review concluded that RSA is a very powerful tool to detect small changes between 2 rigid bodies such as a vertebral segment. The technique is described for animal and human studies for cervical and lumbar spine and can be used to analyze range of motion, inducible displacement, and fusion of segments. However, there are a few disadvantages with the technique; RSA percutaneous procedure needs to be performed to implant the markers (and cannot be used preoperatively), one needs a specific knowledge to handle data and interpret the results, and is relatively time consuming and expensive. Conclusions: RSA should be looked at as a very powerful research instrument and there are many questions suitable for RSA studies.

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