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Allergen immunotherapy for atopic dermatitis: Systematic review and meta-analysis of benefits and harms

Juan José, Yepes-Nuñez; Guyatt, Gordon H.; Gómez-Escobar, Luis Guillermo; Pérez-Herrera, Lucia C.; Chu, Alexandro W.L.; ... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)

BackgroundAtopic dermatitis (AD, eczema) is driven by a combination of skin barrier defects, immune dysregulation, and extrinsic stimuli such as allergens, irritants, and microbes. The role of environmental allergens ...

The relationship between smartphone use and dry eye disease: A systematic review with a narrative synthesis.

Al-Marri, Khaloud; Al-Qashoti, Maha; Al-Zoqari, Hissa; Elshaikh, Usra; Naqadan, Alya; ... more authors ... less authors ( Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins , 2021 , Article)

Emerging research findings suggest a potential relationship between smartphone use (SPU) and dry eye disease (DED), which has not been systematically reviewed. The aim of this study was to systematically review and synthesize ...

Assessing left ventricular systolic function by emergency physician using point of care echocardiography compared to expert: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Albaroudi, Bilal; Haddad, Mahmoud; Albaroudi, Omar; Abdel-Rahman, Manar E; Jarman, Robert; ... more authors ... less authors ( Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins , 2021 , Article Review)

Assessing left ventricular systolic function (LVSF) by echocardiography assists in the diagnosis and management of a diverse range of patients presenting to the emergency department (ED). We evaluated the agreement between ...

Tobacco cessation programs and factors associated with their effectiveness in the Middle East: A systematic review.

Al-Qashoti, Maha R; Aljassim, Retaj; Sherbash, Mohamed A M; Alhussaini, Nour W Z; Al-Jayyousi, Ghadir Fakhri ( EU European Publishing , 2022 , Article Review)

In Middle East countries, the average prevalence of tobacco use is relatively high. This systematic review aimed to explore different tobacco cessation programs provided in the Middle East, identify healthcare professionals ...

The Role of Copper Intake in the Development and Management of Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review

Eljazzar, Sereen; Abu-Hijleh, Haya; Alkhatib, Dana; Sokary, Sara; Ismail, Shrooq; ... more authors ... less authors ( MDPI , 2023 , Article Review)

Diabetes mellitus is a worldwide public health issue with numerous complications. Several risk factors are associated with diabetes, mainly due to patients following an unhealthy lifestyle. Copper is a crucial trace element, ...

The Association between Early Opioids Prescribing and the Length of Disability in Acute Lower Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis

Ibrahim, Ayman R.; Elgamal, Mohamed E.; Moursi, Moaz O.; Shraim, Bara A.; Shraim, Muath A.; ... more authors ... less authors ( MDPI , 2022 , Article Review)

Background: There is conflicting evidence with respect to whether early opioid prescribing (EOP) within the first two weeks of acute Low Back Pain (LBP) onset is associated with the length of disability (LOD). The aim of ...

The prevalence of cardiac and hepatic iron overload in patients with kidney failure: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis

Nashwan, Abdulqadir J.; Yassin, Mohamed A.; Abd-Alrazaq, Alaa; Shuweihdi, Farag; Abdul Rahim, Hanan F.; ... more authors ... less authors ( Wiley Open Access , 2022 , Article)

Introduction: Few studies have reported cardiac and hepatic iron overload in patients with kidney failure or end-stage renal disease and the current evidence regarding the prevalence is still scarce. To the best of the ...

Hepatic and cardiac iron overload quantified by magnetic resonance imaging in patients on hemodialysis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Nashwan, Abdulqadir J.; Yassin, Mohamed A.; Abd-Alrazaq, Alaa; Shuweihdi, Farag; Othman, Muftah; ... more authors ... less authors ( Wiley , 2023 , Article Review)

Introduction: Few studies have reported hepatic and cardiac iron overload in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and the current evidence regarding the prevalence is still scarce. Aim: This review aims to estimate ...

Efficacy and Safety of Lotilaner Ophthalmic Solution (0.25%) for the Treatment of Demodex Blepharitis: A GRADE Assessed Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational & Experimental Studies

Talha, Muhammad; Haris Ali, Mohammad; Fatima, Eeshal; Nadeem, Arsalan; Ahmed, Abdullah; ... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)

Purpose: Several treatments have been in use for Demodex blepharitis, before the discovery of lotilaner, like tea tree oil and antibiotics; however, they either have irritable effects or systemic adverse effects, respectively. ...

Training of Community Health Workers in Diabetes Lead to Improved Outcomes for Diabetes Screening and Management in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Protocol for a Systematic Review

Gudlavalleti, Anirudh Gaurang; Babu, Giridhara R.; Kamalakannan, Sureshkumar; Murthy, G. V.S.; Schaper, Nicolaas C.; ... more authors ... less authors ( JMIR Publications Inc. , 2024 , Article)

Background: Diabetes is a growing concern worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Type 2 diabetes mellitus constitutes a significant proportion of cases and is associated with debilitating ...