scholarly journals Evidence of Second Canal between Permanent Mandibular Central and Lateral Incisors in China; a Systematic Review on CBCT Studies

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Nyan M. Aung ◽  
Kyaw K. Myint
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Bilateral Symmetry ◽  
Forest Plot ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Prevalence Studies ◽  
Critical Appraisal Tool ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Appraisal Tool

Introduction. Evidence of second canal in permanent mandibular incisors is frequently questioned in dentistry. The difference in evidence between the two teeth is an interesting argument across different countries and ethnicities. So the aim of the systematic review was to investigate the evidence of second canal between permanent mandibular central and lateral incisors in China. Materials and Methods. The papers were selected from the electronic databases and hand searching according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. All qualified studies were judged by the reviewers. The selected studies were checked with Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal tool for prevalence studies. Finally, three studies were selected for the review and meta-analyses. The proportion of the second canal with its confidence interval and forest plot for the meta-analyses were calculated. Results. The evidences of second canal in permanent mandibular central and lateral incisors in China were 5.6% and 14.1%. Only one study reported bilateral symmetry of the second canal as 58.7% and 76.1% in the two types of teeth. Out of all canal anatomies, Vertucci’s type ΙΙΙ was dominant comprising 4.1% and 11.2% together with other second-canal types comprising 1.4% and 3% in permanent mandibular central and lateral incisors. When the proportions were meta-analyzed, mandibular central incisors had been less numerous OR = 0.35 [0.31, 0.40], 0.33[0.28, 0.39], and 0.42 [0.22, 0.79] in the evidence of second canal, of Type ΙΙΙ, and of other types except Type ΙΙΙ than mandibular lateral incisors in China. Out of all second-canal anatomies, Type ΙΙΙ presented 72.5% and 78.9% along with other second-canal types comprising 24.3% and 21.1% in the two teeth in China. Discussion. There was the evidence of second canal which deviated toward the permanent mandibular lateral incisor also in case of bilateral symmetry, the prevalence of Vertucci’s Type ΙΙΙ, and other second-canal types out of all canal anatomies.

The Critical Appraisal Tool for Anatomical Meta‐analysis ( CATAM ): A framework for critically appraising anatomical meta‐analyses

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony V. D'Antoni ◽  
R. Shane Tubbs ◽  
Alexandria C. Patti ◽  
Quinn M. Higgins ◽  
Hallie Tiburzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Critical Appraisal Tool ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Appraisal Tool

scholarly journals Efektifitas Latihan Progressive Muscle Relaxation Menurunkan Respon Stress Psiko-Fisiologis Pada Mahasiswa Systematic Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ary Astuty
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Small Talk ◽  
Relaxation Stress ◽  
Critical Appraisal Tool ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Appraisal Tool

Latar Belakang: Perubahan pola aktivitas dan perubahan lingkungan belajar menjadi pemicu stress pada mahasiswa yang melibatkan reaksi psiko-fisiologis. Salah satu intervensi keperawatan yang sering digunakan di klinik untuk mereduksi dampak stress adalah Progresive Muscle Relaxation/PMR, sehingga perlu dilakukan sistematic review untuk mengetahui apakah latihan PMR lebih efektif daripada terapi relaksasi lainnya dalam mereduksi dampak stress psiko-fisiologis. Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui keefektifan latihan PMR daripada terapi relaksasi lainnya dalam mereduksi dampak stress psiko-fisiologis. Metode: Systematic review dilaksanakan dengan menelusuri artikel pada database psychology and behavior sciences collection, googlescholar, gen.lib.rus.ec serta sciencedirect.com dengan kata kunci yang dipilih. Penelusuran dibatasi terbitan 2004-2017 yang dapat diakses fulltext dalam format pdf dengan desain RCT dan Case Control yang dilakukan pada mahasiswa. Perlakuan berupa PMR dibandingkan dengan terapi relaksasi lainnya dalam menurunkan tingkat stress, tingkat kecemasan dan kadar cortisol. Artikel yang sesuai kemudian dianalisis menggunakan critical appraisal tool yang sesuai untuk hasil penelitian RCT maupun Case Control untuk menilai kualitas penelitian. Data-data diekstraksi dari artikel lalu dikelompokkan untuk dibahas dan disimpulkan. Hasil: Tiga dari 5 buah artikel memiliki kualitas tinggi dan yang lainnya sedang.  Hasil pembahasan menunjukkan bahwa latihan PMR lebih efektif menurunkan tingkat stress, tingkat kecemasan dan kadar cortisol pada mahasiswa daripada terapi relaksasi lainnya: pernapasan diafragma, latihan autogenik, small talk grup dan yoga stretching (hatha). Latihan PMR yang paling efektif dilaksanakan selama 30 menit dalam 1 hari dan apabila diterapkan 1 hari dalam seminggu selama 4 minggu akan meningkatkan tingkat relaksasi dan meningkatkan pelepasan energi. Pengulangan sampai 5 minggu dapat meningkatkan indeks kebahagiaan dan ketenangan mental.Kesimpulan: latihan PMR lebih efektif daripada terapi relaksasi lainnya dalam mereduksi dampak stress psiko-fisiologis..                                                                                                            Keywords : progressive muscle relaxation, stress, kecemasan, cortisol, mahasiswa

scholarly journals Preventive Antibiotic Therapy in the Placement of Immediate Implants: A Systematic Review

Antibiotics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Angel-Orión Salgado-Peralvo ◽  
Juan-Francisco Peña-Cardelles ◽  
Naresh Kewalramani ◽  
María-Victoria Mateos-Moreno ◽  
Álvaro Jiménez-Guerra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Early Failure ◽  
Electronic Search ◽  
Preoperative Administration ◽  
Immediate Implants ◽  
Critical Appraisal Tool ◽  
Methodological Assessment ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Appraisal Tool

Immediate implants present a high risk of early failure. To avoid this, preventive antibiotics (PAs) are prescribed; however, their inappropriate administration leads to antimicrobial resistance. The present study aims to clarify whether the prescription of PAs reduces the rate of early failure of immediate implants and to establish guidelines to avoid the overprescription of these drugs. An electronic search of the MEDLINE database (via PubMed), Web of Science, Scopus, LILACS and OpenGrey was carried out. The criteria described in the PRISMA® statement were used. The search was temporarily restricted from 2010 to 2021. The risk of bias was analysed using the SIGN Methodological Assessment Checklist for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses and the JBI Prevalence Critical Appraisal Tool. After searching, eight studies were included that met the established criteria. With the limitations of this study, it can be stated that antibiotic prescription in immediate implants reduces the early failure rate. Preoperative administration of 2–3 g amoxicillin one hour before surgery followed by 500 mg/8 h for five to seven days is recommended. It is considered prudent to avoid the use of clindamycin in favour of azithromycin, clarithromycin or metronidazole in penicillin allergy patients until further studies are conducted.

scholarly journals Cryoglobulins, Cryofibrinogens, and Cold Agglutinins in Cold Urticaria: Literature Review, Retrospective Patient Analysis, and Observational Study in 49 Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharina Ginter ◽  
Dalia Melina Ahsan ◽  
Mojca Bizjak ◽  
Karoline Krause ◽  
Marcus Maurer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Cold Urticaria ◽  
Cold Agglutinins ◽  
Critical Appraisal Tool ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Appraisal Tool

IntroductionCryoproteins, such as cryoglobulins, cryofibrinogens and cold agglutinins, precipitate at low temperatures or agglutinate erythrocytes and dissolve again when warmed. Their pathogenetic and diagnostic importance in cold urticaria (ColdU) is unclear. In this study, we aimed to characterize the prevalence of cryoproteins in patients with ColdU.MethodsWe conducted 3 analyses: i) a systematic review and meta-analysis of published data using an adapted version of the Joanna Briggs Institute’s critical appraisal tool for case series, ii) a retrospective analysis of 293 ColdU patients treated at our Urticaria Center of Reference and Excellence (UCARE) from 2014 to 2019, and iii) a prospective observational study, from July 2019 to July 2020, with 49 ColdU patients as defined by the EAACI/GA2LEN/EDF/UNEV consensus recommendations.ResultsOur systematic review identified 14 relevant studies with a total of 1151 ColdU patients. The meta-analyses showed that 3.0% (19/628), 1.1% (4/357) and 0.7% (2/283) of patients had elevated levels of cryoglobulins, cryofibrinogens and cold agglutinins, respectively. Our retrospective analyses showed that cryoproteins were assessed in 4.1% (12/293) of ColdU patients. None of 9 ColdU patients had cryoglobulins, and one of 5 had cold agglutinins. In our prospective study, none of our patients had detectable cryoglobulins (0/48) or cryofibrinogens (0/48), but 4.3% (2/46) of patients had cold agglutinins (without any known underlying autoimmune or hematological disorder).ConclusionOur investigation suggests that only very few ColdU patients exhibit cryoproteins and that the pathogenesis of ColdU is driven by other mechanisms, which remain to be identified and characterized in detail.

scholarly journals Gambaran Faktor-faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Kualitas Hidup Lansia : Scoping Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 1477-1485
Author(s):  
Fifi Lutfiah ◽  
S Sugiharto
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Critical Appraisal Tool ◽  
Appraisal Tool

AbstractThe elderly will experience many changes and problems such as a decrease in biological, psychological, social or economic functions. Thus, it can be affect their quality of life. Quality of life is the level of well-being with events or conditions experienced by the elderly. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that affect the quality of life of the elderly. The study used a scoping review method. The databases used for article search are PROQUEST, and PUBMED. Articles are selected based on the keywords, topics and inclusion and exclusion criteria that have been determined. There were five articles obtained. STROBE critical appraisal tool was used to examine the quality of the articles. The results show that the quality of life score on the physical health and dimension was the lowest compared to the psychological, social and environmental dimensions. The associated factors related to the quality of life of the elderly are including gender, age, education level, and economic status.Keywords: Elderly, Fakctors Associated Quality of Life AbstrakLansia akan mengalami banyak perubahan dan masalah seperti penurunan fungsi biologis, psikologis, sosial atau ekonomi sehingga perubahan pada lansia akan membawa tekanan dan berpengaruh pada kualitas hidupnya. Penelitian terkait kualitas hidup pada lansia sangat penting dilakukan karena kualitas hidup merupakan tingkat kesejahteraan dengan peristiwa atau kondisi yang dialami lansia. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kualitas hidup lansia. Penelitian menggunakan metode scoping review. Database yang digunakan untuk pencarian artikel adalah PROQUEST, dan PUBMED. Artikel diseleksi berdasarkan kesesuaian dengan kata kunci, topik serta kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi yang telah ditentukan. Hasil penelusuran didapatkan sebanyak lima artikel berbahasa Inggris. Instrumen telaah kritis yang digunakan untuk menelaah kualitas artikel adalah strobe. Hasil penelitian scoping review dari kelima artikel menunjukan skor kualitas hidup pada dimensi kesehatan fisik paling rendah dari pada dimensi psikologis, hubungan sosial dan lingkungan. Faktor yang berhubungan dengan kualitas hidup lansia adalah karakteristik responden yang meliputi (jenis kelamin, usia, pendidikan, dan status ekonomi).Kata Kunci : Lansia, Kualitas Hidup, Faktor-Faktor

Adverse Effects of Natural Products: A Brief Pre-Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 01 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Pires ◽  
Ana Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Adverse Event ◽  
Natural Products ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Meta Analyses

Background: Natural products are commonly used for treating health problems. These products may be associated with adverse events, which are defined as "noxious and unintended response to a medicinal product" by the European Medicine Agency. Objectives: To identify studies describing at least one adverse event (or with potential to promote an adverse event) related to the use of natural products, as well as to describe the involved product(s) and adverse event(s). Methods: A pre-systematic review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses criteria. Keywords: "natural product(s)" and ["adverse drug reaction(s)" or "adverse effect(s)"]. Screened databases: PubMed, SciELO, DOAJ and Google Scholar. Inclusion criteria: papers describing at least one adverse event associated with the use of natural products and published between 2017 and 2019. Exclusion criteria: Repeated studies, reviews and papers written in other languages than English, Portuguese, French or Spanish. Results: 104 studies were identified (20 PubMed; 0 SciELO; 2 DOAJ; 82 Google Scholar), but only 10 were selected (4 PubMed and 6 Google Scholar): 1 in-vitro study; 2 non-clinical studies, 1 study reporting in-vitro and clinical data and 5 studies were cases reports. Globally, 997 reports of adverse drug reactions with natural products were identified, mainly non-severe cases. Conclusion: Since a limited number of studies was found, we conclude that adverse events due to natural products may be underreported, or natural products may have a good safety profile. This review contributes for assuring the safety of natural products consumers, by evaluating the knowledge/information on the potential adverse events and interactions of these products.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review of Research Studies Examining Telehealth Privacy and Security Practices Used By Healthcare Providers

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valerie J.M. Watzlaf ◽  
Leming Zhou ◽  
Dilhari R. DeAlmeida ◽  
Linda M. Hartman
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Computer Security ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
The United States ◽  
Specific Information ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Privacy And Security ◽  
Security Practices ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Encryption And Authentication

The objective of this systematic review was to systematically review papers in the United States that examine current practices in privacy and security when telehealth technologies are used by healthcare providers. A literature search was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocols (PRISMA-P). PubMed, CINAHL and INSPEC from 2003 – 2016 were searched and returned 25,404 papers (after duplications were removed). Inclusion and exclusion criteria were strictly followed to examine title, abstract, and full text for 21 published papers which reported on privacy and security practices used by healthcare providers using telehealth.  Data on confidentiality, integrity, privacy, informed consent, access control, availability, retention, encryption, and authentication were all searched and retrieved from the papers examined. Papers were selected by two independent reviewers, first per inclusion/exclusion criteria and, where there was disagreement, a third reviewer was consulted. The percentage of agreement and Cohen’s kappa was 99.04% and 0.7331 respectively. The papers reviewed ranged from 2004 to 2016 and included several types of telehealth specialties. Sixty-seven percent were policy type studies, and 14 percent were survey/interview studies. There were no randomized controlled trials. Based upon the results, we conclude that it is necessary to have more studies with specific information about the use of privacy and security practices when using telehealth technologies as well as studies that examine patient and provider preferences on how data is kept private and secure during and after telehealth sessions.Keywords: Computer security, Health personnel, Privacy, Systematic review, Telehealth 

Factors associated with dementia-related stigma and associated domains in adolescents: A Systematic Review Protocol v1

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mrs Esra Hassan ◽  
Prof Naji Tabet ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Related Stigma ◽  
Review Protocol ◽  
Learning Software ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Theses And Dissertations ◽  
Appraisal Tool

Background: To develop evidence-based anti-stigma programmes for adolescents, underlying factors that drive dementia-related stigma in adolescents need to be captured. However, it is unclear which factors play a role in dementia attitude formation in adolescents. This is a protocol for a systematic review that will seek to identify factors associated with dementia attitudes in adolescents (10-18 years old). Methods: A systematic search strategy will be used to identify observational data in which factors are associated with dementia-related stigma and associated domains (e.g. attitudes, beliefs, perceptions). Systematic searches for articles will be conducted in the following databases: PubMed, PsycInfo, Web of Science, SCOPUS and Open Access Theses and Dissertations. Titles and abstracts will be screened with the assistance of machine learning software (ASReview), prior to reviewing full texts. Following data extraction, quality assessment of study and risk of bias will be assessed using the mixed methods appraisal tool (MMAT). The protocol is written in line with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses Protocol (PRISMA-P) guidelines. Results: Descriptive data of the studies will be reported in tables and summarised narratively and split into thematic headings guided by the results of the systematic review. Identifying which factors are implicated in attitudes towards people living with dementia will allow researchers to be better informed in which factors may be a useful target for more tailored and effective dementia related anti-stigma-initiatives. Discussion: The findings from this systematic review will help guide future research to identify groups that may be at the greatest risk of developing stigmatising attitudes and potential targets for future intervention.

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