A systematic review of rodent pest research in Afro-Malagasy small-holder farming systems: Are we asking the right questions?

AbstractThis study was a systematic review of research using the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to examine cognitive characteristics of children with ASD beyond the impact of revisions based on WISC and diagnostic criteria changes. The classic “islets of ability” was found in individuals with full-scale IQs < 100. The “right-descending profiles” were observed among high IQ score individuals. High levels on the Block Design and low Coding levels were consistently found regardless of the variation in intellectual functioning or diagnosis. This review identified patterns of cognitive characteristics in ASD individuals using empirical data that researchers may have previously been aware of, based on their experiences, owing to the increased prevalence of ASD.

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Gasperini Syndrome: A Case Report and Systematic Review and Proposing a New Definition

Case Reports in Neurology ◽

10.1159/000510845 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 433-439

Author(s):

Riwaj Bhagat ◽

Siddharth Narayanan ◽

Marwa Elnazeir ◽

Thong Diep Pham ◽

Robert Paul Friedland ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Brain Mri ◽

Cranial Nerves ◽

Clinical Manifestations ◽

The Other ◽

Neurological Deficits ◽

Brainstem Stroke ◽

Neurological Features ◽

The Right ◽

Core Features

Gasperini syndrome (GS), a rare brainstem syndrome, is featured by ipsilateral cranial nerves (CN) V–VIII dysfunction with contralateral hemibody hypoesthesia. While there have been 18 reported cases, the GS definition remains ambiguous. We report a new case and reviewed the clinical features of this syndrome from all published reports to propose a new definition. A 57-year-old man with acute brainstem stroke had right CN V–VIII and XII palsies, left body hypoesthesia and ataxia. Brain MRI showed an acute stroke in the right caudal pons and bilateral cerebellum. After a systematic review, we classified the clinical manifestations into core and associate features based on the frequencies of occurring neurological deficits. We propose that a definitive GS requires the presence of ipsilateral CN VI and VII palsies, plus one or more of the other three core features (ipsilateral CN V, VIII palsies and contralateral hemibody hemihypalgesia). Additionally, GS, similar to Wallenberg’s syndrome, represents a spectrum that can have other associated neurological features. The revised definition presented in this study may enlighten physicians with the immediate recognition of the syndrome and help improve clinical localization of the lesions and its management.

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Emotion Recognition Deficits in Psychiatric Disorders as a Target of Non-invasive Neuromodulation: A Systematic Review

Clinical EEG and Neuroscience ◽

10.1177/1550059421991688 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 155005942199168

Author(s):

Yuji Yamada ◽

Takuma Inagawa ◽

Naotsugu Hirabayashi ◽

Tomiki Sumiyoshi

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Social Cognition ◽

Emotion Recognition ◽

Psychiatric Disorders ◽

Parietal Lobe ◽

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Cognitive Benefits ◽

The Right ◽

English Articles

Background. Social cognition deficits are a core feature of psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia and mood disorder, and deteriorate the functionality of patients. However, no definite strategy has been established to treat social cognition (eg, emotion recognition) impairments in these illnesses. Here, we provide a systematic review of the literature regarding transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for the treatment of social cognition deficits in individuals with psychiatric disorders. Methods. A literature search was conducted on English articles identified by PubMed, PsycINFO, and Web of Science databases, according to the guidelines of the PRISMA statement. We defined the inclusion criteria as follows: (1) randomized controlled trials (RCTs), (2) targeting patients with psychiatric disorders (included in F20-F39 of the 10th revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems [ICD-10]), (3) evaluating the effect of tDCS or rTMS, (4) reporting at least one standardized social cognition test. Results. Five papers (3 articles on tDCS and 2 articles on rTMS) met the inclusion criteria which deal with schizophrenia or depression. The significant effects of tDCS or rTMS targeting the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex on the emotion recognition domain were reported in patients with schizophrenia or depression. In addition, rTMS on the right inferior parietal lobe was shown to ameliorate social perception impairments of schizophrenia. Conclusions. tDCS and rTMS may enhance some domains of social cognition in patients with psychiatric disorders. Further research is warranted to identify optimal parameters to maximize the cognitive benefits of these neuromodulation methods.

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Mandatory desexing of dogs: one step in the right direction to reduce the risk of dog bite? A systematic review

Injury Prevention ◽

10.1136/injuryprev-2016-042141 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 23 (3) ◽

pp. 212-218 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Katina D'Onise ◽

Susan Hazel ◽

Charles Caraguel

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Dog Bite ◽

One Step ◽

The Right

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Studies on semantic priming effects in right hemisphere stroke: A systematic review

Dementia & Neuropsychologia ◽

10.1590/s1980-57642013dn70200004 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 155-163

Author(s):

Juliana de Lima Müller ◽

Jerusa Fumagalli de Salles

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Semantic Priming ◽

Cerebral Hemisphere ◽

Semantic Processing ◽

Right Hemisphere ◽

Priming Effects ◽

Right Cerebral Hemisphere ◽

The Right ◽

Right Hemisphere Stroke

ABSTRACT The role of the right cerebral hemisphere (RH) associated with semantic priming effects (SPEs) must be better understood, since the consequences of RH damage on SPE are not yet well established. Objective: The aim of this article was to investigate studies analyzing SPEs in patients affected by stroke in the RH through a systematic review, verifying whether there are deficits in SPEs, and whether performance varies depending on the type of semantic processing evaluated or stimulus in the task. Methods: A search was conducted on the LILACS, PUBMED and PSYCINFO databases. Results: Out of the initial 27 studies identified, 11 remained in the review. Difficulties in SPEs were shown in five studies. Performance does not seem to vary depending on the type of processing, but on the type of stimulus used. Conclusion: This ability should be evaluated in individuals that have suffered a stroke in the RH in order to provide treatments that will contribute to their recovery.

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Internal jugular phlebectasia: A systematic review

Surgical Neurology International ◽

10.25259/sni-217-2019 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 ◽

pp. 106 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Jose A. Figueroa-Sanchez ◽

Ana S. Ferrigno ◽

Mario Benvenutti-Regato ◽

Enrique Caro-Osorio ◽

Hector R. Martinez

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Natural History ◽

Conservative Treatment ◽

Literature Search ◽

Jugular Vein ◽

Adult Patients ◽

Therapeutic Approaches ◽

Jugular Phlebectasia ◽

The Right ◽

Meta Analyses

Background: Internal jugular phlebectasia (IJP), the abnormal dilatation of internal jugular vein, is generally considered a benign anomaly. However, because IJP is uncommon, little is known about its natural history, and currently, no consensus on the best treatment modality is available. Methods: The purpose of this article is to conduct a systematic review of available literature on recently reported IJP cases to understand the main characteristics of IJP and its most frequent therapeutic approaches. Following the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guidelines, literature search for IJP cases was conducted in the COCHRANE, PUBMED, EBSCOHOST, SCOPUS, OVID, and SCIELO databases. Results: A total of 97 original articles were found, with a total of 247 IJP cases reported including both pediatric and adult patients. Conclusions: To the best of our knowledge, this study is the largest systematic review analyzing all the reported cases of IJP. IJP is considered by most authors as a benign abnormality that predominantly affects the right jugular vein. It is most commonly diagnosed in children. At present, conservative treatment is preferred for pediatric but not for adult patients. Multicenter randomized prospective studies are required to further understand this rare anomaly.

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Flexible bronchoscopy in foreign body removal in the pediatric population: A Systematic Review

10.22541/au.163675091.12588733/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Anastasios-Panagiotis Chantzaras ◽

Panagiota Panagiotou ◽

Spyridon Karageorgos ◽

Konstantinos Douros

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Foreign Body ◽

Pediatric Population ◽

Bronchial Tree ◽

Tracheobronchial Tree ◽

Flexible Bronchoscopy ◽

Safe Alternative ◽

Gold Standard Method ◽

Foreign Body Removal ◽

The Right

Background: Foreign body aspiration (FBA) in the tracheobronchial tree is a common problem in the pediatric population. Rigid bronchoscopic procedure is currently the gold standard method for treatment in pediatric patients, whereas recent reports present flexible bronchoscopy as an alternative method. The aim of this study was to summarize all available evidence regarding the application and the success rate of flexible bronchoscopy in foreign body (FB) removal. Methods: Systematic review of the use of flexible bronchoscopy as the first-line treatment in FBA cases in PubMed from 2001 to 2021. Results: Out of 243 citations, 23 studies were included on the use of flexible bronchoscopic procedure as a treatment of choice in 2,587 children with FBA. The FBs were successfully removed in 2,254/2,587 (87.1%) patients with a low complication rate. The majority of FBs retrieved were organic materials 1,073/1,370 (78.3%), and they were most commonly lodged in the right bronchial tree 708/1,401 (50.5%). General anesthesia was applied in most studies (14/23) before proceeding to a flexible bronchoscopy and laryngeal mask airways (LMAs) were mostly used (10/23 studies) to secure the airway during the procedure. Ancillary equipment, usually forceps 1,544/1808 (85.4%) assisted in the FB retrieval. Conclusion: The use of flexible bronchoscopy is shown to be a feasible and safe alternative therapeutic procedure in FBA cases. There is a need for development of extraction equipment and techniques to assist the procedure. Finally, future studies focusing on the comparison between clinical outcomes of flexible and rigid bronchoscopies are necessary.

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ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL EXTENDED SERVICES PERFORMED BY MALAYSIAN COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS, PERCEPTIONS AND BARRIERS TOWARDS IT’S PERFORMANCE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.22159/ijpps.2017v9i10.20694 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (10) ◽

pp. 13 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Nazri Nordin ◽

Mohamed Azmi Ahmad Hassali ◽

Azmi Sarriff

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Quality Of Life ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Cardiovascular Disease ◽

Medication Use ◽

Community Pharmacists ◽

Self Medication ◽

Wide Range ◽

The Right

Objective: Aims of this review were to identify actual or potential extended services performed in community pharmacy settings, perceptions among community pharmacists (CPs), general practitioners (GPs), consumers and policymakers of these extended services and barriers towards its performance.Methods: A literature review was conducted, using Google Scholar and PubMed as a searching engine.Results: Identifying eight quality full texts to review which fulfil the inclusion searching criteria, revealing a wide range of actual or potential extended services performed by CPs such as counselling on asthma, cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, diabetes, smoking cessation and self-medication. GPs’ perceptions towards these extended services were varied, not or in favour of CPs to perform some actual or potential extended services. Customers were in favour of CPs to perform these actual or potential extended services whereas CPs indicated a few barriers towards the performance of these actual or potential extended services.Conclusion: As a conclusion, CPs in Malaysia were in the right position to perform the actual or potential extended services, collaborating with GPs to promote better medication use and enhance patients’ quality of life. Some barriers towards these extended services must be intervened in order to enhance the quality of the services.

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Exercise time cues (zeitgebers) for human circadian systems can foster health and improve performance: a systematic review

BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine ◽

10.1136/bmjsem-2018-000443 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. e000443 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Philip Lewis ◽

Horst W Korf ◽

Liz Kuffer ◽

J Valérie Groß ◽

Thomas C Erren

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Circadian System ◽

Eligibility Criteria ◽

Pubmed Database ◽

Preventative Strategy ◽

Effects On Children ◽

And Performance ◽

The Individual ◽

The Right

BackgroundCircadian system time cues (zeitgebers) acting synergistically at the right times can foster chronobiological homeostasis and ultimately health. Modern 24/7 societies are challenging chronobiological homeostasis and public health. Exercise has been discussed as a potential zeitgeber for the human circadian system. Thus, if timed correctly, exercise may help in maintenance of chronobiological homeostasis and foster public health amidst increasingly challenging 24/7 lifestyles.ObjectiveTo test, using a systematic review of the literature, the following hypothesis: exercise is a zeitgeber for the human circadian system.Data sourcesThe PubMed database was systematically searched on 19 October 2017 for relevant scientific studies and reports concerning chronobiology and exercise. Eligibility criteria were defined to include articles considering exercise as a potential zeitgeber for human circadian rhythmicity or chronobiological effects of exercise on health and/or physical performance. Cognitive effects and effects on children were excluded from the synthesis.ResultsOur systematic literature search and synthesis is compatible with the validity of the hypothesis. We report that potential exercise-zeitgeber properties may be used to improve health and performance.ConclusionsInformed timing of exercise, specific to the circadian rhythm phase and zeitgeber exposure of the individual, must be advocated in performance and disease contexts as an adjunct therapeutic or preventative strategy and physical enhancer.

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