Robotic liver surgery: literature review and current evidence

The purpose of the review - presentation of clinical scientific data based on current evidence of information on the management of patients with stress urinary incontinence, the effectiveness and safety of periurethral injections of various bulking substances. Material and methods. А review of Russian and foreign sources on the prevalence, etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of stress urinary incontinence in women, in particular the injection method. Results. The review presents data of the etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of stress urinary incontinence in women, depending on the severity of the pathology. Analyzed the data of periurethral injection of various bulking materials, their effectiveness and safety.

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Iodine allergy: Common misperceptions

American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy ◽

10.1093/ajhp/zxab033 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Nicole R Wulf ◽

John Schmitz ◽

Amy Choi

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Adverse Reactions ◽

Povidone Iodine ◽

Cross Reactivity ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Allergic Reactions ◽

Iodinated Contrast Media ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Iodinated Contrast ◽

Final Article

Abstract Disclaimer In an effort to expedite the publication of articles related to the COVID-19 pandemic, AJHP is posting these manuscripts online as soon as possible after acceptance. Accepted manuscripts have been peer-reviewed and copyedited, but are posted online before technical formatting and author proofing. These manuscripts are not the final version of record and will be replaced with the final article (formatted per AJHP style and proofed by the authors) at a later time. Purpose The current evidence regarding iodine-containing compounds and iodine allergy cross-reactivity is reviewed. Summary Iodine is an essential human nutrient found in the thyroid gland. It is used in the synthesis of the thyroid hormones thyroxine and triiodothyroxine. Patients who report having adverse reactions to iodine-containing substances are often labelled as having an “iodine allergy,” which can result in delays in care or patients being denied essential ICM or other iodine-containing drugs. A literature review was conducted to evaluate the evidence regarding iodine allergy and iodine-containing drugs. Of 435 articles considered potentially appropriate for full review (plus 12 additional articles included on the basis of references from the eligible articles), 113 could not be obtained. After exclusion of 353 articles that did not meet all inclusion criteria, the remaining 81 articles were included in the review. The results of the literature review indicated that iodine has not been shown to be the allergen responsible for allergic reactions to iodinated contrast media, amiodarone, povidone-iodine, and other iodine-containing compounds. Conclusion There is a lack of evidence to support cross-reactivity between iodine-containing compounds in so called iodine-allergic individuals.

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Current Evidence of the Management of Undifferentiated Spondyloarthritis: A Systematic Literature Review

Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism ◽

10.1016/j.semarthrit.2010.06.003 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 40 (5) ◽

pp. 421-429.e3 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Jose De La Mata ◽

Jesús Maese ◽

Juan A. Martinez ◽

Piedad Rosario ◽

Estibaliz Loza

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Undifferentiated Spondyloarthritis

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EP.FRI.154 Could Antiangiogenic Drugs be the Solution to Tendon Injury? A Literature Review on the use of Antiangiogenic Drugs for Tendon Regeneration

British Journal of Surgery ◽

10.1093/bjs/znab312.031 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 108 (Supplement_7) ◽

Author(s):

Chris Kirchhoff

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Surgical Intervention ◽

Healing Process ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Tendon Healing ◽

Flow Diagram ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Control Group ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Antiangiogenic Drugs

Abstract Background Tendinopathy accounts for more than half of reported musculoskeletal injuries worldwide. The subsequent healing process results in a disorganised tendon structure secondary to neovascularisation, forming a bulky tendon with overall reduced strength. Current treatment options remain controversial as re-rupture rates following surgical intervention are high. It has been proposed that the use of anti-vascular endothelial growth factors could improve tendon healing. Methods This literature review employed a systematic approach. The search strategy incorporated an adjusted PICO format and PRISMA flow diagram. Search findings were critically appraised using the CASP tool checklist. Identified studies investigated the effect of injectable anti-angiogenic drugs on tendon healing. Results Three final studies were identified. Tempfer et al. showed a reduction in cross sectional tendon area in the intervention group (5.6mm²+1.8), comparatively to the control group (9.1mm² +2.0), and increased tendon strength in the intervention group (47.7N+6.41) comparatively to the control group(32.41N+9.23). Dallaudiere (2014) et al. showed reduced cross-sectional area in the intervention group (0.95mm²+0.01) compared with the control group (0.75mm²+0.01). Dallaudiere (2013) et al. also showed reduced cross sectional areas in the intervention group (1.10mm²+0.01) compared with the control group (1.11mm²+0.03). Conclusion All studies supported the use of anti-angiogenic drugs to support tendon healing. The use of injectable anti-angiogenic drugs may potentially serve in conjunction with surgical intervention or as an alternative minimally invasive intervention to improve tendon rehabilitation. This review recommends that further randomised control studies will be needed to strengthen the current evidence.

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A literature review of the current major intraoral digital impression systems and their accuracy

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20212310 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Maha Mezied ◽

Norah Alnasser ◽

Reema Al Owaid ◽

Rand Bakhsh ◽

Lama Alkhudhayr ◽

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Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Clinical Outcomes ◽

The Other ◽

Digital Impression ◽

Current Evidence ◽

The Future ◽

Future Potential

The accuracy of the intraoral digital impression systems has been previously reported to refer to the quality of the obtained data from the related scanning procedures, irrespective of the quality of the clinical outcomes and the estimated costs. Trueness and precision have been frequently found among studies in the literature as two terms describing the accuracy of the intraoral digital impression systems. Various digital impression modalities have been proposed among studies in the literature and were investigated for estimation of their accuracy. The paper aims to review and discuss the most common literature regarding the current common systems and their accuracy among the different studies in the literature. According to the results, Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramic (CEREC) systems appear to have the highest estimated rates of trueness and precision as compared to the other modalities while the iTero system appears to have the lowest estimated rates. However, some studies have reported contradicting results and the current evidence is mainly based on findings from in vitro investigations. Accordingly, further studies might be needed for further validation of the current evidence and strengthening the quality of the future potential implications for clinicians.

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Literature Review of Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbs–Induced Liver Injury From an Oncological Perspective With RUCAM

Integrative Cancer Therapies ◽

10.1177/1534735419869479 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 18 ◽

pp. 153473541986947 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Hei Ching Chow ◽

Tsz Him So ◽

Horace Cheuk Wai Choi ◽

Ka On Lam

Keyword(s):

Chinese Medicine ◽

Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽

Liver Injury ◽

Literature Review ◽

Symptom Relief ◽

Assessment Method ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Pueraria Lobata ◽

Level Of Evidence ◽

Wide Range

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbs are commonly regarded to be safe with minimal toxicities in Chinese communities. Cancer patients who are receiving Western oncology therapy often concurrently take TCM herbs for anticancer and symptom relief purposes. We performed a literature review for current evidence on TCM herb–induced liver injury from an oncological perspective. A literature search on PubMed was performed to identify publications regarding TCM herbs and concoctions with hepatoprotective or hepatotoxic properties. Lists of commonly used herbs and their causality levels were compiled. In view of the wide range of evidence available, cases assessed by the well-established RUCAM (Roussel Uclaf Causality Assessment Method) algorithm were categorized as the highest level of evidence. More than one case of TCM herb–induced liver injury was confirmed by RUCAM in the following herbs and concoctions: Lu Cha ( Camellia sinensis), Bai Xian Pi ( Dictamnus dasycarpus), Tu San Qi ( Gynura segetum), Jin Bu Huan ( Lycopodium serratum), He Shou Wu ( Polygoni multiflora), Ge Gen ( Pueraria lobata), Dan Lu Tong Du tablet, Shou Wu Pian, Xiao Chai Hu Tang, Xiao Yin pill, and Yang Xue Sheng Fa capsule. Finally, TCM with anticancer or symptom relief uses were discussed in detail with regard to their hepatotoxic or hepatoprotective properties.

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Pringle maneuver in robotic liver surgery: our experience

HPB ◽

10.1016/j.hpb.2018.06.2883 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 20 ◽

pp. S461

Author(s):

B. Pesi ◽

M. Annecchiarico ◽

F. Tofani ◽

L. Bencini ◽

L. Moraldi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Liver Surgery ◽

Pringle Maneuver ◽

Robotic Liver Surgery

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Health and Wellbeing Boards: a new dawn for public health partnerships?

Journal of Integrated Care ◽

10.1108/jica-07-2014-0030 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 22 (5/6) ◽

pp. 220-229 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Neil Perkins ◽

David James Hunter

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Literature Review ◽

Health Outcomes ◽

Population Health ◽

Health Inequalities ◽

Systematic Literature Review ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Content Type ◽

Health Partnerships ◽

Current Evidence Base

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to consider the effectiveness of partnership working in public health and draws on a systematic review of public health partnerships and original research conducted by the authors. It then considers in the light of research evidence whether the recently established Health and Wellbeing Boards (HWBs) under the 2012 Health and Social Care Act will help agencies to work together more effectively to improve population health or will go the way of previous initiatives and fall short of their original promise. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on a systematic literature review conducted by the authors and empirical research focusing upon the ability of public health partnerships to reduce health inequalities and improve population health outcomes. It also draws on recent studies evaluating HWBs. Findings – The paper finds that, hitherto, public health partnerships have had limited impact on improving population health and reducing health inequalities and that there is a danger that HWBs will follow the same path-dependent manner of previous partnership initiatives with limited impact in improving population health outcomes and reducing health inequalities. Research limitations/implications – The research draws on a systematic literature review and further scoping review of public health partnerships, in addition to empirical research conducted by the authors. It also reviews the current evidence base on HWBs. It is recognised that HWBs are in their early stages and have not as yet had the time to fulfil their role in service collaboration and integration. Practical implications – The paper gives an overview of how and why public health partnerships in the past have not lived up to the expectations placed upon them. It then offers practical steps that HWBs need to take to take to ensure the mistakes of the past are not replicated in the future. Social implications – The research outlines how public health partnerships can operate in a more effective manner, to ensure a more seamless provision for service users. The paper then gives pointers as to how this can benefit HWBs and the wider community they serve. Originality/value – The paper draws on a comprehensive research study of the effectiveness of public health partnerships on improving health outcomes and a systematic literature review. In addition, it also draws upon the current evidence base evaluating HWBs, to inform the discussion on their future prospects, in regard to partnership working in public health and promoting service integration.

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