scholarly journals A Systematic Review of the Literature on Early Vocalizations and Babbling Patterns in Young Children

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lydia Morgan ◽  
Yvonne E. Wren
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Speech Development ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Bibliographic Databases ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Phonological Acquisition ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
The Cochrane Library ◽  
Children's Speech

Children’s speech development begins in infancy. The pattern of this development has been explored in studies over a number of years using a range of research methodology and approaches to investigation. A systematic review of the existing literature was carried out to determine the collective contribution of this literature to our understanding of early vocalizations and babbling through the period 9 to 18 months. Eight bibliographic databases were searched as well as the Cochrane library. Thirteen studies were identified for inclusion, which were mostly longitudinal observational case series. The review identified progressive increases in the complexity and volume of infants’ early vocalizations through the period. It also found a broad order of phonological acquisition. Although the studies in this review demonstrated marked individual variation, the review provides indicative patterns of development which can be used as a basis to explore relationships with later speech development in future studies.

Should the duration of head bandaging be reduced after pinnaplasty? A systematic review

2014 ◽  
Vol 128 (11) ◽  
pp. 948-951 ◽  
Author(s):  
A E L McMurran ◽  
I Khan ◽  
S Mohamad ◽  
M Shakeel ◽  
H Kubba
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trials ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
National Library ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
The Cochrane Library

AbstractBackground:It is common practice to use head bandages for 7–10 days following pinnaplasty. However, head bandages are often troublesome for patients and can lead to serious complications.Method:A systematic review was performed to evaluate the use of head bandages after pinnaplasty. A search of Medline, Embase (Ovid) and CINAHL (EBSCO collections), the Cochrane Library, Pubmed (US National Library of Medicine) and Google Scholar identified 34 related articles. Of these, 14 were deemed relevant and 2 randomised controlled trials, 1 cohort study, 3 case series and 1 literature review met the inclusion criteria.Results:The two randomised controlled trials show no statistically significant difference in complications when a head bandage was used for the standard 7–10 days, for 24 hours or not at all. The three case series show that using a head bandage for 24 hours or not at all are safe alternatives. The review article recommended that when head bandages are applied after pinnaplasty it should be for the shortest duration possible.Conclusion:Based on the available evidence, not using a head bandage at all or using one for a maximum of 24 hours following pinnaplasty is recommended.

Arthroscopic Reconstruction of Intratendinous Lesions of the Supraspinatus Tendon – a Systematic Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 156 (05) ◽  
pp. 547-553
Author(s):  
Marius von Knoch ◽  
Stephan Frosch ◽  
Wolfgang Lehmann
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Conservative Treatment ◽  
Mr Imaging ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Supraspinatus Tendon ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Arthroscopic Reconstruction ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Supraspinatus Tear ◽  
Pubmed Database

Abstract Background Intratendinous lesions of the rotator cuff of the shoulder are frequent and may be a distinct clinical entity. Nevertheless, there are only a few publications which deal specifically with this subject. This study analyses the existing literature for the arthroscopic reconstruction of the intratendinous lesion of the supraspinatus tendon, by means of a systematic review, and identifies relevant research questions for future studies. Material and Methods In January 2017, a systematic review of the U. S. National Library of Medicine/National Institutes of Health (PubMed) Database and the Cochrane Library was conducted using the PRISMA checklist. The search words were “supraspinatus” and “interstitial”; “supraspinatus”, “tear” and “intratendinous”; “supraspinatus” and “concealed”. In the course of the review, articles written in English with at least a partial arthroscopic case series dealing with the reconstruction of the supraspinatus tendon were identified and further analysed. Results Primarily 70 hits could be generated. Five articles met the inclusion criteria and were analysed in detail. The number of arthroscopic cases ranged between 6 and 33. Level of evidence was IV in all studies. The diagnosis of an intratendinous lesion was made by MR imaging when T2/fat-saturated sequences showed an intratendinous high intensity signal without disruption of the bursal or articular layer. Three different concepts were followed in surgical treatment: opening of the intratendinous lesion from the bursal or articular side or by complete resection of the lesion. The reconstruction was performed with suture anchors in all cases. In the majority of cases, an acromioplasty was also performed. The reported clinical results were mostly good. Healing of the tendon was shown by MR imaging in 81.5 to 100% of cases. Conclusion After failure of conservative treatment, symptomatic intratendinous lesions of the supraspinatus tendon can be localised intraoperatively and reconstructed after failure of conservative treatment. The expected results are good in the medium term. The evidence level of the studies analysed was low. Future studies should examine the role of alternative conservative and surgical therapies.

Sylvian fissure arteriovenous malformations: case series and systematic review of the literature

2021 ◽  
pp. 197140092110217
Author(s):  
Aidin Tarokhian ◽  
Mohammadmahdi Sabahi ◽  
Adam A Dmytriw ◽  
Mahdi Arjipour
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Arteriovenous Malformation ◽  
Classification System ◽  
Arteriovenous Malformations ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Sylvian Fissure ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Bibliographic Databases ◽  
Anatomical Location ◽  
Review Of The Literature

Background Sylvian fissure arteriovenous malformations are rare but important vascular lesions, whose importance lies in both haemorrhage and seizure risk. Although surgery has been recommended as a treatment, the overall estimation of success has not been reported to render outcomes easier to understand in comparison to other treatment modalities. Objectives This systematic review of the literature and two cases aims to illustrate the results of surgery as a contemporary treatment option and present a novel anatomical classification system for Sylvian fissure arteriovenous malformations. Materials and methods A systematic review was performed by searching MEDLINE (PubMed), EMBASE and Cochrane electronic bibliographic databases from conception to 2018. The following keywords were used: ‘Sylvian fissure’ AND ‘AVM’ OR ‘arteriovenous malformation’ OR ‘intracranial arteriovenous malformation’ OR ‘cerebral arteriovenous malformation’ OR ‘brain arteriovenous malformation’. The search strategy was not limited by study design but only included keywords in the English language. In addition, two local institution Sylvian fissure arteriovenous malformations are presented and incorporated. Results A total of nine full-text articles were included in the analysis. The results of reported cases and the literature review emphasise the role of surgery in the treatment of Sylvian fissure arteriovenous malformations, with an acceptable result in carefully selected patients. We propose a classification system which may inform the choice of surgical approach for these lesions. Conclusions Surgery remains the cornerstone of Sylvian fissure arteriovenous malformation treatment, which may apply to high-grade lesions in this special anatomical location.

scholarly journals Monitoring nociception and awareness during palliative sedation: A systematic review

2021 ◽  
pp. 026921632110229
Author(s):  
Nathalie Dieudonné Rahm ◽  
Ghizlaine Morawska ◽  
Sophie Pautex ◽  
Nadia Elia
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Palliative Sedation ◽  
Patient Comfort ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Poor Correlation ◽  
Level Of Consciousness ◽  
Core Elements ◽  
The Cochrane Library

Background: Providing unawareness and pain relief are core elements of palliative sedation. In addition to clinical scales, nociception and electroencephalogram-based depth of sedation monitoring are used to assess the level of consciousness and analgesia during sedation in intensive care units and during procedures. Aim: To determine whether reported devices impact the outcomes of palliative sedation. Design: Systematic review and narrative synthesis of research published between January 2000 and December 2020. Data sources: Embase, Google Scholar, PubMed, CENTRAL, and the Cochrane Library. All reports describing the use of any monitoring device to assess the level of consciousness or analgesia during palliative sedation were screened for inclusion. Data concerning safety and efficacy were extracted. Patient comfort was the primary outcome of interest. Articles reporting sedation but that did not meet guidelines of the European Association for Palliative Care were excluded. Results: Six reports of five studies were identified. Four of these were case series and two were case reports. Together, these six reports involved a total of 67 sedated adults. Methodological quality was assessed fair to good. Medication regimens were adjusted to bispectral index monitoring values in two studies, which found poor correlation between monitoring values and observational scores. In another study, high nociception index values, representing absence of pain, were used to detect opioid overdosing. Relatives and caregivers found the procedures feasible and acceptable.

Reproductive outcomes of testicular and ejaculated sperm for ICSI in patients with previous ICSI failures: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Sperm Dna Fragmentation ◽  
Paired Data ◽  
Sperm Dna ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Unselected Population ◽  
The Cochrane Library

This systematic review aims to compare and evaluate the outcome of using either testicular sperm (Testi-ICSI) or ejaculated sperm (Ejac-ICSI) in intracytoplasmic sperm injections in patients with recurrent ICSI failure. The Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and PubMed were used to search for relevant papers up till October 2020. Four cohort studies and two case series studies were included. Four studies investigated males with high sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) and were classified as ''high SDF'', which included 247 couples and 2712 injected oocytes. The other three studies provided paired data to an unselected population of infertile men with either untested SDF or when anomalous SDF was not used as the basis for deciding to use Testi-ICSI, and were classified as ''noclassify'' in this study. This subgroup consisted of a total of 290 couples and 1061 injected oocytes. There was a higher level of clinical pregnancy rates (CPRs) in the ''high SDF'' subgroup when Testi-ICSI was used as compared to Ejac-ICSI, at 43.4% and 20.8% respectively, with a pooled odds ratio (OR) of 2.87 (95% confidence interval (CI) 1.44–5.71; P = 0.003). Furthermore, in the ''high SDF'' subgroup, Testi-ICSI use was associated with better take home baby rates (38%) as compared to Ejac-ICSI (16%), with a pooled OR of 3.24 (95% CI 1.20–8.76; P = 0.02). In the ''noclassify'' group, there was no statistically significant difference in the CPRs and take home baby rates of Testi-ICSI and Ejac-ICSI, although there was a trend of better CPRs and take home baby rates with Testi-ICSI use. Utilization of Testi-ICSI in recurrent ICSI failure couples, where males were confirmed to have high SDF in their ejaculated sperm, were correlated with greater CPRs and take home baby rates. However, Testi-ICSI may not result in better ICSI outcomes among men with untested SDF or when anomalous SDF was not the main factor influencing the decision to utilize Testi-ICSI.

scholarly journals Sunitinib Treatment for Advanced Paraganglioma: Case Report of a Novel SDHD Gene Mutation Variant and Systematic Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Franz Sesti ◽  
Tiziana Feola ◽  
Giulia Puliani ◽  
Roberta Centello ◽  
Valentina Di Vito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Novel Mutation ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Therapeutic Option ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Neuroendocrine Neoplasms ◽  
Antiangiogenic Agents ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Sunitinib Treatment

BackgroundParagangliomas (PGLs) are neuroendocrine neoplasms arising from chromaffin cells of sympathetic or parasympathetic paraganglia. Systemic therapies have been used only in metastatic PGLs. Antiangiogenic agents, such as sunitinib, could be a viable therapeutic choice in the subgroup of patients with SDH-positive PGLs. We describe the case of a man with Familial Paraganglioma Syndrome type 1 (FPGL) related to a novel mutation in SDHD gene treated with sunitinib. Furthermore, we performed a systematic review of the literature aimed to address the following question: is sunitinib treatment effective in patients with advanced/progressive/metastatic PGL?MethodsWe performed a data search using MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and Scopus between April 2019 and September 2020. We included studies reporting data on clinical or biological characteristics, or clinical outcomes of patients with PGLs treated with sunitinib.ResultsThe search leaded to the selection of 25 publications. Data from case reports and case series showed that disease control rate (DCR = stable disease + partial response + complete response) was achieved in 34.7% of cases under sunitinib treatment. In 39% of patients DCR was followed by progressive disease (PD) or tumor relapse, 26.1% patients showed PD. Data from clinical trials showed that DCR was 83%, and the median progression free survival was 13.4 months.DiscussionData from the present literature review suggested that sunitinib could be a viable therapeutic option in advanced/progressive/metastatic inoperable PGLs. However, further trials on the efficacy of sunitinib in FPGL and sporadic PGL are needed.

scholarly journals The Effect of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Antidepressants on Bruxism: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oliveira F P S L ◽  
Jansen W C ◽  
Côrtes M I S ◽  
Seraidarian P I
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor ◽  
Reuptake Inhibitor ◽  
Serotonin Reuptake ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Sleep Bruxism ◽  
Selective Serotonin ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor ◽  
The Cochrane Library

The aim of this research was to perform a systematic review of the literature using the Cochrane Library criteria to establish whether there is a relationship between the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants and bruxism. We performed a review of randomised clinical trials studies that compared individuals treated with SSRI antidepressants to those treated with a placebo to detect an association between treatments with SSRIs the clinical and/or polysomnographic diagnosis of sleep bruxism. Studies were excluded from the review if the methods used were unclear or if they presented results that were inconsistent with their stated aims. In addition, descriptive and observational studies, literature reviews, case reports, and case series were not included. In the selection process, there were no requirements with regard to the language of the study or the source of the information. The MEDLINE, LILACS, CENTRAL, Embase and PsycINFO databases were examined using pre-established electronic search strategies. None of the 48 selected articles met the criteria for the present review. Thus, we were not able to perform a systematic review using the Cochrane Library criteria. There are no studies that have been conducted using consistent, validated methods that elucidate the relationship between sleep bruxism and the use of SSRIs. Studies should be conducted using appropriate methods to validate this relationship.

Efficacy of compression stockings in preventing post-thrombotic syndrome in patients with deep venous thrombosis: a systematic review and metaanalysis

VASA ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jakob Martin Burgstaller ◽  
Johann Steurer ◽  
Ulrike Held ◽  
Beatrice Amann-Vesti
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Deep Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Compression Stockings ◽  
Post Thrombotic Syndrome ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Preventive Efficacy ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Cochrane Library

Abstract. Background: Here, we update an earlier systematic review on the preventive efficacy of active compression stockings in patients with diagnosed proximal deep venous thrombosis (DVT) by including the results of recently published trials. The aims are to synthesize the results of the original studies, and to identify details to explain heterogeneous results. Methods: We searched the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Scopus, and Medline for original studies that compared the preventive efficacy of active compression stockings with placebo or no compression stockings in patients with diagnosed proximal DVT. Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included. Results: Five eligible RCTs with a total of 1393 patients (sample sizes ranged from 47 to 803 patients) were included. In three RCTs, patients started to wear compression stockings, placebo stockings or no stockings within the first three weeks after the diagnosis of DVT. The results of two RCTs indicate a statistically significant reduction in post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) of 50% or more after two or more years. The result of one RCT shows no preventive effect of compression stockings at all. Due to the heterogeneity of the study results, we refrained from pooling the results of the RCTs. In a further RCT, randomization to groups with and without compression stockings took place six months after the diagnosis of DVT, and in another RCT, only patients with the absence of PTS one year after the diagnosis of DVT were analyzed. One RCT revealed a significant reduction in symptoms, whereas another RCT failed to show any benefit of using compression stockings. Conclusions: At this time, it does not seem to be justifiable to entirely abandon the recommendations regarding compression stockings to prevent PTS in patients with DVT. There is evidence favoring compression stockings, but there is also evidence showing no benefit of compression stockings.

scholarly journals Estimation of the Inhaled Dose of Pollutants in Different Micro-Environments: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Toxics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 140
Author(s):  
Francesca Borghi ◽  
Andrea Spinazzè ◽  
Simone Mandaglio ◽  
Giacomo Fanti ◽  
Davide Campagnolo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Residence Time ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Pulmonary Ventilation ◽  
Personal Exposure ◽  
Ventilation Rate ◽  
Atmospheric Pollutants ◽  
Active Commuting ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Future Studies

Recently, the need to assess personal exposure in different micro-environments has been highlighted. Further, estimating the inhaled dose of pollutants is considerably one of the most interesting parameters to be explored to complete the fundamental information obtained through exposure assessment, especially if associated with a dose-response approach. To analyze the main results obtained from the studies related to the estimation of the inhaled dose of pollutants in different micro-environments (environments in which an individual spends a part of his day), and to identify the influence of different parameters on it, a systematic review of the literature was performed. The principal outcomes from the considered studies outlined that (i) exposure concentration and residence time are among the most important parameters to be evaluated in the estimation of the inhaled dose, especially in transport environments. Further, (ii) the pulmonary ventilation rate can be of particular interest during active commuting because of its increase, which increases the inhalation of pollutants. From a methodological point of view, the advent of increasingly miniaturized, portable and low-cost technologies could favor these kinds of studies, both for the measurement of atmospheric pollutants and the real-time evaluation of physiological parameters used for estimation of the inhaled dose. The main results of this review also show some knowledge gaps. In particular, numerous studies have been conducted for the evaluation (in terms of personal exposure and estimation of the inhaled dose) of different PM fractions: other airborne pollutants, although harmful to human health, are less represented in studies of this type: for this reason, future studies should be conducted, also considering other air pollutants, not neglecting the assessment of exposure to PM. Moreover, many studies have been conducted indoors, where the population spends most of their daily time. However, it has been highlighted how particular environments, even if characterized by a shorter residence time, can contribute significantly to the dose of inhaled pollutants. These environments are, therefore, of particular importance and should be better evaluated in future studies, as well as occupational environments, where the work results in a high pulmonary ventilation rate. The attention of future studies should also be focused on these categories of subjects and occupational studies.

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