Efficacy of electrotherapy in Bell’s palsy treatment: A systematic review

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 865-874
Author(s):  
Elena Guadalupe Burelo-Peregrino ◽  
Marisol Salas-Magaña ◽  
Pedro Iván Arias-Vázquez ◽  
Carlos Alfonso Tovilla-Zarate ◽  
Deysi Yadira Bermudez-Ocaña ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Bell’S Palsy ◽  
Bell's Palsy ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Therapeutic Method ◽  
Facial Muscles ◽  
Number Of Individuals ◽  
Present Systematic Review

BACKGROUND: Up to now there is not enough evidence that supports the use of electrotherapy in the treatment of Bell’s palsy. OBJECTIVE: Through a systematic review, we aimed to verify whether the use of electrotherapy is effective for treating Bell’s palsy or peripheral paralysis. METHODS: Publications were searched in PubMed, EBSCO and Web of Science. The present systematic review included studies that analyzed the electrotherapy as a therapeutic method for treating individuals with Bell’s palsy, in order to recover the function of facial muscles. RESULTS: Seven studies involving a total of 131 cases and 113 controls were included in this systematic review. In the studies analyzed, patients received electrotherapy combined with other treatments such as hot-wet facial napkins, massages and muscle reeducation. Although the effect of electrotherapy alone was not evaluated, the use of electrotherapy combined with other treatments produced a significant improvement in the individuals evaluated. CONCLUSIONS: Due to the diverse methodologies used and the small number of individuals included in the studies, we could not fully prove the efficacy of electrotherapy for treating Bell’s Palsy. Future studies with larger samples and homogenous populations should be performed to obtain conclusive results.

Pharmacological Treatments of Bell's Palsy in Adults: A Systematic Review and Network Meta‐Analysis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mir Mohammad Jalali ◽  
Robabeh Soleimani ◽  
Soheil Soltanipour ◽  
Seyede Melika Jalali
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Bell’S Palsy ◽  
Pharmacological Treatments ◽  
Bell's Palsy

scholarly journals Blockchain Applications in Agribusiness: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Geneci da Silva Ribeiro Rocha ◽  
Letícia de Oliveira ◽  
Edson Talamini
Keyword(s):  
Complex System ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Economic Sectors ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Near Future

Blockchain is a technology that can be applied in different sectors to solve various problems. As a complex system, agribusiness presents many possibilities to take advantage of blockchain technology. The main goal of this paper is to identify the purposes for which blockchain has been applied in the agribusiness sector, for which a PRISMA-based systematic review was carried out. The scientific literature corpus was accessed and selected from Elsevier’s Scopus and ISI of Knowledge’s Web of Science (WoS) platforms, using the PRISMA protocol procedures. Seventy-one articles were selected for analysis. Blockchain application in agribusiness is a novel topic, with the first publication dating from 2016. The technological development prevails more than blockchain applications since it has been addressed mainly in the Computer Sciences and Engineering. Blockchain applications for agribusiness management of financial, energy, logistical, environmental, agricultural, livestock, and industrial purposes have been reported in the literature. The findings suggest that blockchain brings many benefits when used in agribusiness supply chains. We concluded that the research on blockchain applications in agribusiness is only at an early stage, as many prototypes are being developed and tested in the laboratory. In the near future, blockchain will be increasingly applied across all economic sectors, including agribusiness, promoting greater reliability and agility in information with a reduced cost. Several gaps for future studies were observed, with significant value for science, industry, and society.

scholarly journals How the Pilates Method Can Influence Sports Performance in Different Modalities

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (264) ◽  
pp. 139-152
Author(s):  
Manoela Abreu ◽  
Franciele Carvalho Santos ◽  
Ana Laura Nogueira ◽  
Matheus Lima Zampieri ◽  
Dernival Bertoncello
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Methodological Quality ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Sports Performance ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Pilates Method

The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review of the literature in order to investigate the effects of the Pilates Method on athletes of different sports. Methods: Researches were carried out in databases (SciELO, LILACS, PubMed, Web of Science and SCOPUS) and to evaluate the methodological quality of the studies, the PEDro scale was used. Results: Of the 87 studies found, only four were included. Meta-analyzes to assess flexibility using the Wells Bank's Sit and Reach test and a fleximeter indicated improvement after Pilates application, although there were no statistically significant differences compared to the control groups (Wells Bank's Sit and Reach test: 2 , 83 95% CI: -0.73 to 6.38, I² = 99%; Fleximeter: -0.78, 95% CI: -1.84 to 0.27, I² = 0%). Conclusion: There is evidence of benefits after Pilates intervention. Future studies with standardized protocols, according to the chosen sport, are necessary to determine how the Pilates Method can improve athletes' performance.

Gd-DPTA Enhanced MRI in Bell's Palsy and Herpes Zoster Oticus: An Overview and Implications for Future Studies

1995 ◽  
Vol 115 (5) ◽  
pp. 577-584 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lars Jonsson ◽  
Robert Tien ◽  
Mats Engström ◽  
Karl-Åe Thuomas
Keyword(s):  
Herpes Zoster ◽  
Bell’S Palsy ◽  
Bell's Palsy ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Herpes Zoster Oticus ◽  
Enhanced Mri

scholarly journals The Potential for Acupuncture to Attenuate Hippocampal Apoptosis

2020 ◽  
pp. 35-47
Author(s):  
Hana Marsheck ◽  
Yunsuk Koh
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Ca1 Region ◽  
Hippocampal Apoptosis

Aims: To evaluate the potential for acupuncture to help mediate hippocampal apoptosis. Study Design: Systematic Review. Methodology: A search was conducted through PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science using the keywords “hippocampus,” “apoptosis” and “acupuncture” and found 37 qualified articles from January 2009 to March 2019. Results: All of the qualifying studies reviewed strongly support that acupuncture decreases the incidence of hippocampal apoptosis. Conclusion: It was clear that acupuncture can positively affect hippocampal apoptosis. The most frequently suggested mechanism was decreased BAX expression and increased BCL-2 expression, often in the CA1 region of the hippocampus, although it was only seen in about 1/3 of the studies reviewed. Future studies are needed to further investigate the exact mechanism associated with acupuncture in hippocampal apoptosis.

scholarly journals Weaning and Extubation Assisted with Conversational Hypnosis : A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johan Wormser ◽  
Christophe Romanet ◽  
Aurel Bellaïche ◽  
François Philippart
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Oxygen Saturation ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Anxiety Reduction ◽  
Cochrane Central Register ◽  
Central Register ◽  
Registration Number ◽  
The One ◽  
Present Systematic Review

Abstract Background : Patients admitted in intensive care units often receive mechanical ventilation. Prior to extubation, weaning process could be a major cause of dyspnea and anxiety in awake intubated patients. Hypnosis is commonly used to manage anxiety and pain. Our hypothesis is that hypnosis would decrease stress during the weaning and extubation process. Methods: This systematic review follows PRISMA Guidelines and was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42020171445). Web of Science, MEDLINE and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases were searched until 11 March 2020. We included all interventional trials assessing hypnotherapy for intubated patients whom were undergoing weaning or extubation. Two of the authors independently screened studies, extracted data and assessed risk of bias from identified trials. Results: One study fulfilled our selection. This case series included 2 patients. Eleven sessions were completed. Dyspnea was not assessed/reported. Hypnotherapy decreased anxiety during the weaning process from a median of 1 point (Interquartile Range: 1.0-2.5). Increase in oxygen saturation is also reported. There was no evidence of neither an anxiety reduction or an oxygen saturation improvement. This is due to the scarcity of publication and the methodological design of the one selected study. Conclusions: We cannot conclude whether or not hypnosis could be recommended in the weaning process of intubated patients. Further studies are needed to assess hypnosis effects. Registration: The present systematic review was registered in the International prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO) under registration number CRD42020171445.

scholarly journals Comparison of Facial Muscle Activation Patterns Between Healthy and Bell’s Palsy Subjects Using High-Density Surface Electromyography

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Han Cui ◽  
Weizheng Zhong ◽  
Zhuoxin Yang ◽  
Xuemei Cao ◽  
Shuangyan Dai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Subjects ◽  
Muscle Activation ◽  
Bell’S Palsy ◽  
Facial Muscle ◽  
Bell's Palsy ◽  
Activation Patterns ◽  
Facial Movements ◽  
Facial Muscles ◽  
Muscle Activation Patterns ◽  
Density Surface

Facial muscle activities are essential for the appearance and communication of human beings. Therefore, exploring the activation patterns of facial muscles can help understand facial neuromuscular disorders such as Bell’s palsy. Given the irregular shape of the facial muscles as well as their different locations, it should be difficult to detect the activities of whole facial muscles with a few electrodes. In this study, a high-density surface electromyogram (HD sEMG) system with 90 electrodes was used to record EMG signals of facial muscles in both healthy and Bell’s palsy subjects when they did different facial movements. The electrodes were arranged in rectangular arrays covering the forehead and cheek regions of the face. The muscle activation patterns were shown on maps, which were constructed from the Root Mean Square (RMS) values of all the 90-channel EMG recordings. The experimental results showed that the activation patterns of facial muscles were distinct during doing different facial movements and the activated muscle regions could be clearly observed. Moreover, two features of the activation patterns, 2D correlation coefficient (corr2) and Centre of Gravity (CG) were extracted to quantify the spatial symmetry and the location of activated muscle regions respectively. Furthermore, the deviation of activated muscle regions on the paralyzed side of a face compared to the healthy side was quantified by calculating the distance between two sides of CGs. The results revealed that corr2 of the activated facial muscle region (classified into forehead region and cheek region) in Bell’s palsy subjects was significantly (p < 0.05) lower than that in healthy subjects, while CG distance of activated facial region in Bell’s palsy subjects was significantly (p < 0.05) higher than that in healthy subjects. The correlation between corr2 of these regions and Bell’s palsy [assessed by the Facial Nerve Grading Scale (FNGS) 2.0] was also significant (p < 0.05) in Bell’s palsy subjects. The spatial information on activated muscle regions may be useful in the diagnosis and treatment of Bell’s palsy in the future.

scholarly journals Prescription and Effects of Strength Training in Individuals with Intellectual Disability—A Systematic Review

Sports ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
Miguel Jacinto ◽  
Rafael Oliveira ◽  
João P. Brito ◽  
Alexandre D. Martins ◽  
Rui Matos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Fat Free Mass ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Healthy Population ◽  
Muscle Groups ◽  
Present Systematic Review

The practice of physical exercise (PE), especially strength training (ST), has health benefits in the healthy population; however, the literature is scarce in the recommendations related to the population with intellectual disability (ID). This study represents the first analysis on the topic and aims to examine the structure and efficacy of ST experimental intervention programs in individuals with ID. This systematic review was carried out between January and April 2021, using the PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and SPORTDiscus databases, according to the PRISMA guidelines. From a total of 166 studies, eight were included in the present systematic review. The studies included a total of 280 individuals (18.23 ± 2.86 years old). The main features of the exercise programs are: 12 weeks average duration, three weekly sessions of 45–60 min, six to seven exercises targeting the main muscle groups, two to three sets, 6–12 repetitions, and avoiding free weights for safety reasons. The main results showed increments in strength, balance and fat-free mass and decrements in fat mass and waist circumference. It is a useful guideline for PE technicians to prescribe and adjust correctly in order to not only promote physical fitness, but improve the quality of life of individuals with ID.

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