A Systematic Review of Treatments for Infant Colic

PEDIATRICS ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 106 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 184-190
Author(s):  
Michelle M. Garrison ◽  
Dimitri A. Christakis
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Reference Lists ◽  
Bibliographic Databases ◽  
Herbal Tea ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Numbers Needed To Treat ◽  
Adequate Quality ◽  
Infant Colic ◽  
Meta Analyses

Objective: To conduct a systematic review of rigorously evaluated treatments for infant colic. Methods. Online bibliographic databases were searched for the term “colic” in articles classified as clinical trials or randomized controlled trials and conducted in infants. Reference lists from review articles, meta-analyses, and the selected articles were also reviewed for potential studies. The abstracts or full-text articles of 57 relevant studies were examined, of which 22 met the selection criteria. The methodology and findings of all retrieved articles were critically evaluated. Data were extracted from each article regarding study methods, intervention studied, outcomes measured, and results. Results. Four of the interventions studied had data of adequate quality and statistically significant numbers needed to treat (NNT): hypoallergenic diet (NNT = 6), soy formula (NNT = 2), reduced stimulation (NNT = 2), and herbal tea (NNT = 3). Conclusions. There are some effective therapies for infant colic, but additional rigorous studies of existing and alternative therapies are needed.

Efficacy of the detection of the early symptoms of Cancer cell, Prevention and the diagnosis procedure

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Mahfujul Islam ◽  
Md Al Amin Molla
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Reference Lists ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Bibliographic Databases ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Conference Paper ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Randomized Controlled

: The aim to examine the signs for the potency of interventions to raise cancer awareness along with promote early demonstration in most cancers to share with future and policy investigation. Several peer-reviewed journals as well as books, conference paper and authentic website (like as NCBI, PubMed, CRI, CRU, Google Scholar, MEDLINE, Web of Science, etc.) Also, we looked for bibliographic databases and reference lists Such as randomized controlled trials of interventions brought to Individuals and commanded or uncontrolled reports of interventions brought to communities. The results found the signs that interventions reach to people subconsciously increase the cancer awareness from the short term and inadequate signs they advertise premature demonstration. This analysis helps to find appropriate info about categorizing the early indicators of many kinds of cancer cells on addition to appropriate guidelines to conquer cancer in low-Mid center income areas. Whereas contained the structured screening program, which helps detect cancer early and having a heightened chance of therapeutic and treatment content, taking essential measures to elevate the consciousness of the detectable symptoms.

scholarly journals Impact of Educational Technology on Teacher Stress and Anxiety: A Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 548
Author(s):  
José-María Fernández-Batanero ◽  
Pedro Román-Graván ◽  
Miguel-María Reyes-Rebollo ◽  
Marta Montenegro-Rueda
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Educational Technology ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Teacher Stress ◽  
Bibliographic Databases ◽  
Technology In The Classroom ◽  
Stress Symptoms ◽  
Meta Analyses

Educational technology has become an increasingly important element for improving the teaching and learning process of students. To achieve these goals, it is essential that teachers have the skills they need to be able to introduce technology into their teaching practice. However, this is often overwhelming and stressful for many of them. The aim of this review was to find out how research on teacher stress and anxiety associated with the use of educational technology was proceeding. A systematic review was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines through the following bibliographic databases: PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus. Sixteen articles were found from the review. The main findings show that teachers present high levels of anxiety or stress due to their use of educational technology in the classroom. Among the conclusions, the need for research on different strategies to prevent the emergence of these anxiety and stress symptoms in teachers stands out.

scholarly journals Pre-Procedural Lumbar Neuraxial Ultrasound—A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials and Meta-Analysis

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 479
Author(s):  
Tatiana Sidiropoulou ◽  
Kalliopi Christodoulaki ◽  
Charalampos Siristatidis
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Technical Failure ◽  
Obese Patients ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Meta Analyses

A pre-procedural ultrasound of the lumbar spine is frequently used to facilitate neuraxial procedures. The aim of this review is to examine the evidence sustaining the utilization of pre-procedural neuraxial ultrasound compared to conventional methods. We perform a systematic review of randomized controlled trials with meta-analyses. We search the electronic databases Medline, Cochrane Central, Science Direct and Scopus up to 1 June 2019. We include trials comparing a pre-procedural lumbar spine ultrasound to a non-ultrasound-assisted method. The primary endpoints are technical failure rate, first-attempt success rate, number of needle redirections and procedure time. We retrieve 32 trials (3439 patients) comparing pre-procedural lumbar ultrasounds to palpations for neuraxial procedures in various clinical settings. Pre-procedural ultrasounds decrease the overall risk of technical failure (Risk Ratio (RR) 0.69 (99% CI, 0.43 to 1.10), p = 0.04) but not in obese and difficult spinal patients (RR 0.53, p = 0.06) and increase the first-attempt success rate (RR 1.5 (99% CI, 1.22 to 1.86), p < 0.0001, NNT = 5). In difficult spines and obese patients, the RR is 1.84 (99% CI, 1.44 to 2.3; p < 0.0001, NNT = 3). The number of needle redirections is lower with pre-procedural ultrasounds (SMD = −0.55 (99% CI, −0.81 to −0.29), p < 0.0001), as is the case in difficult spines and obese patients (SMD = −0.85 (99% CI, −1.08 to −0.61), p < 0.0001). No differences are observed in procedural times. Ιn conclusion, a pre-procedural ultrasound provides significant benefit in terms of technical failure, number of needle redirections and first attempt-success rate. Τhe effect of pre-procedural ultrasound scanning of the lumbar spine is more significant in a subgroup analysis of difficult spines and obese patients.

Adverse effects related to tattoos in the community setting: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
pp. jech-2021-216874
Author(s):  
Alessandro Sindoni ◽  
Federica Valeriani ◽  
Francesca Gallè ◽  
Giorgio Liguori ◽  
Vincenzo Romano Spica ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Community Setting ◽  
Social Science Citation Index ◽  
Bibliographic Databases ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
Public Health Authorities ◽  
Literature Evidence ◽  
Registration Number ◽  
Health Complications ◽  
Meta Analyses

BackgroundTattoos were historically associated with deviant behaviours or religious and other social purposes, but in the last decades, they have gained increasing popularity and have become a mainstream. The aim of this systematic review is to assess the literature evidence about decorative tattoos complications, considering both infective and non-infective risks.MethodsThis systematic review was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Statement. We searched the following electronic bibliographic databases: PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science (science and social science citation index).ResultsThe literature search resulted in 6473 studies. A total of 207 full articles were considered potentially relevant and were reviewed independently by researchers. After full-text evaluation, 152 of 207 articles were excluded, as they did not meet selection criteria. The remaining 55 studies were included in the systematic review and their quality assessment was performed. Ten studies reported microbiological complications, 37 reported non-microbiological effects and eight reported either microbiological and non-microbiological complications.ConclusionsSeveral well-known and uncommon risks are associated with tattooing and tattoo after-care. Public health authorities could take into account health education programmes for tattooists and customers in order to prevent health complications in people with tattoos.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42020177972.

scholarly journals T-Scan III System Diagnostic Tool for Digital Occlusal Analysis in Orthodontics – a Modern Approach

PRILOZI ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vesna Trpevska ◽  
Gordana Kovacevska ◽  
Alberto Benedeti ◽  
Bozidar Jordanov
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Diagnostic Tool ◽  
Reference Lists ◽  
Great Promise ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Modern Approach ◽  
Diagnostic Screening ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Language Restriction ◽  
Screening Device

Abstract Introduction: This systematic literature review was performed to establish the mechanism, methodology, characteristics, clinical application and opportunities of the T-Scan III System as a diagnostic tool for digital occlusal analysis in different fields of dentistry, precisely in orthodontics. Methods: Searching of electronic databases, using MEDLINE and PubMed, hand searching of relevant key journals, and screening of reference lists of included studies with no language restriction was performed. Publications providing statistically examined data were included for systematic review. Results: Twenty potentially relevant Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) were identified. Only ten met the inclusion criteria. The literature demonstrates that using digital occlusal analysis with T-Scan III System in orthodontics has significant advantage with regard to the capability of measuring occlusal parameters in static positions and during dynamic of the mandible. Conclusion: Within the scope of this systematic review, there is evidence to support that T-Scan system is rapid and accurate in identifying the distribution of the tooth contacts and it shows great promise as a clinical diagnostic screening device for occlusion and for improving the occlusion after various dental treatments. Additional clinical studies are required to advance the indication filed of this system. Importance of using digital occlusal T-Scan analysis in orthodontics deserves further investigation.

scholarly journals Efficacy and safety of medical cannabinoids in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nir Treves ◽  
Noa Mor ◽  
Karel Allegaert ◽  
Hely Bassalov ◽  
Matitiahu Berkovitch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Dravet Syndrome ◽  
Qualitative Assessment ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Global Impression Of Change ◽  
Mental Events

AbstractDespite the increased use of medical cannabinoids, the efficacy and safety of the treatment among children remain uncertain. The objective was to study the efficacy and safety of medical cannabinoids in children. The search included studies through 11-May-2020. Selection criteria included studies evaluating efficacy and safety outcomes of medical cannabinoids (tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol and other cannabis derivatives) versus control in children, independently assessed by two reviewers. Eight studies were included, all of which are randomized controlled trials. Cannabidiol is associated with 50% reduction in seizures rate (Relative Risk (RR) = 1.69, 95% CI [1.20–2.36]) and caregiver global impression of change (Median Estimated difference = (− 1), 95%CI [− 1.39–(− 0.60)]) in Dravet syndrome, compared to placebo. While cannabidiol was associated with a reduction in reported seizure events (RR = 0.59, 95% CI [0.36–0.97]), no association was found in products contained also tetrahydrocannabinol (RR = 1.35, 95% CI [0.46–4.03]). Higher dose of cannabidiol was associated with decreased appetite (RR = 2.40, 95% CI [1.39–4.15]). A qualitative assessment suggests that medical cannabinoids might be associated with adverse mental events. In conclusion, cannabidiol is associated with clinical improvement in Dravet syndrome. However, cannabidiol is also associated with decreased appetite. Adverse mental events were reported as well, however, more research should be performed to assess well this outcome.

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