Effects of robotic rehabilitation on fatigue experience, disability, and quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS): A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Rehabilitation plays an important role in improving symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). There are studies evaluating the effects of robotic rehabilitation in patients with MS, but the results varied between the studies. So, we designed this systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate pooled effects of robotic rehabilitation on fatigue, disability, and quality of life in subjects with MS.

Co-administration of probiotic and vitamin D significantly improves cognitive function in schizophrenic patients: A double-blinded randomized controlled trial.

Aim: Manipulation of the intestinal microbiome and supplying vitamin D can attenuate psychiatric symptoms in schizophrenic patients. The current study tried to evaluate the effects of probiotic/vitamin D supplementation on the cognitive function and disease severity of schizophrenic patients.

Methods: In the present study, 70 patients (aged 18-65) with schizophrenia were recruited.

The Prevalence of Cancer in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) who were Under Treatment with Natalizumab (Tysabri): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: To determine the pooled prevalence of cancer in subjects with multiple sclerosis (MS) who received Natalizumab.

Methods: Two researchers systematically searched PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, Web of Science, google scholar, and gray literature including references of the included studies. The search strategy which was used in PubMed was ("Disseminated Sclerosis" OR "multiple sclerosis" OR "MS" OR "Acute Fulminating") AND ("Cancer" OR "Neoplasia*" OR "Neoplasm*" OR "Tumor*" OR "Malignancy" OR "Benign Neoplasm" OR "Malignant neoplasm") AND ("Tysabri" OR "Antegren" OR "natalizumab" OR "Modifying Therapy").

Direct Detection of 4-Dimensions of SARS-CoV-2: Infection (vRNA), Infectivity (Antigen), Binding Antibody, and Functional Neutralizing Antibody in Saliva.

We developed a 4-parameter clinical assay using Electric Field Induced Release and Measurement (EFIRM) technology to simultaneously assess SARS-CoV-2 RNA (vRNA), nucleocapsid antigen, host binding (BAb) and neutralizing antibody (NAb) levels from a drop of saliva with performance that equals or surpasses current EUA-approved tests. The vRNA and antigen assays achieved lower limit of detection (LOD) of 100 copies/reaction and 3.5 TCID₅₀/mL, respectively.

The prevalence of bleeding after percutaneous coronary interventions: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Bleeding is a common complication associated with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of bleeding after PCI through a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods: The systematic review and meta-analysis covered the period from 1989 to 2023.

The global prevalence of low back pain in pregnancy: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Back pain during pregnancy is often considered as an unavoidable problem and can reduce the quality of life or disability of pregnant women. The aim of this study is to determine the global prevalence of back pain in pregnancy based on a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods: In this study, Researchers systematically searched electronic databases PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar search engines for studies until September 2023.

The relationship between retinal layer thickness and cognition in patients with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review of current literature.

This study was conducted to evaluate the relationship between retinal layer thickness (RLT) and cognition in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). We searched PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. The search strategy included the MeSH and text words as ["ora serrata" OR "retina" OR ("coherence tomography" AND "optical") OR "OCT tomography" OR (tomography AND OCT) OR "optical coherence tomography" OR "OCT" OR "retinal thickness" OR "inner plexiform layer" OR "nerve fiber layer" OR "ganglion cell layer" OR "inner nuclear layer" OR "outer plexiform layer" OR "outer nuclear layer" OR "external limiting membrane" OR "inner segment layer" OR "outer segment layer" OR "retinal pigment epithelium"] AND ["cognition"* OR "cognitive function"* OR (function* AND cognitive)] AND [(sclerosis AND multiple) OR (sclerosis AND disseminated) OR "disseminated sclerosis" OR "multiple sclerosis" OR "acute fulminating"].

The Prevalence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to update the pooled prevalence of Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Methods: Two researchers independently and systematically searched PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, Web of Science, and google scholar. They also searched for references of the included studies, and conference abstracts that were published up to September 2021.

Is Celiac Disease (CD) Prevalent in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disease, and its prevalence reported variously in different studies. The goal of this study is to evaluate the pooled prevalence of CD in subjects with MS.

Methods: PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Google Scholar along with gray literature were systematically searched.

Psychometric assessment of the Persian version of the patient determined disease steps scale in patients with multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Persian version of Patient Determined Disease Steps (PDDS) in both patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). One hundred and forty-five patients were enrolled between May and September 2020 by consecutive sampling. Participants were asked to complete timed 25-foot walk (T25FW), 12-item Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale (MSWS-12), and Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54 (MSQOL-54).

Therapeutic and anti-inflammatory effects of baricitinib on mortality, ICU transfer, clinical improvement, and CRS-related laboratory parameters of hospitalized patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 pneumonia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Due to the high incidence and mortality of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, beneficial effects of effective antiviral and anti-inflammatory drugs used in other diseases, especially rheumatic diseases, were observed in the treatment of COVID-19.

Methods: Clinical and laboratory parameters of eight included cohort studies and five Randomized Control Trials between the baricitinib group and the control group were analyzed on the first day of admission and days 7, 14, and 28 during hospitalization.

Results: According to the meta-analysis result of eight included cohort studies with 2088 patients, the Pooled Risk Ratios were 0.

Pregnancy History, Oral Contraceptive Pills Consumption (OCPs), and Risk of Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: To estimate the pooled odds of oral contraceptive pills consumption (OCPs) use as well as pregnancy history and multiple sclerosis (MS) risk.

Methods: We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, Google scholar, and gray literature including references of the references as well as conference papers. The search strategy in PubMed was ((Oral contraceptive pills) OR OCP) AND (Multiple Sclerosis OR Sclerosis, Multiple) OR Sclerosis, Disseminated) OR Disseminated Sclerosis) OR MS (Multiple Sclerosis)) OR Multiple Sclerosis, Acute Fulminating) AND (gravidity) OR (pregnancy).

Effects of Drugs and Chemotherapeutic Agents on Dental Implant Osseointegration: A Narrative Review.

Background: Dental implants have been one of the most popular treatments for rehabilitating individuals with single missing teeth or fully edentulous jaws since their introduction. As more implant patients are well-aged and take several medications due to various systemic conditions, clinicians should take into consideration the possible drug implications on bone remodeling and osseointegration.

Objective: The present study aims to examine and review some desirable and unwelcomed implications of medicine on osseointegration.

Prevalence of Seizure/Epilepsy in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Seizure and epilepsy are among the initial symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), yet different prevalence rates are reported for them in the previous studies. The goal of this systematic review is to estimate the pooled prevalence of seizure and epilepsy in patients with MS.

Methods: We searched PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, Web of Science, google scholar, and gray literature including references from identified studies and conference abstracts published up to October 2019.

The prevalence of cognitive impairment in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD): A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To estimate pooled prevalence of cognitive impairment in neuromyelitis opticaspectrum disorders (NMOSD) cases.

Methods: We searched PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, Web of Science, and google scholar. We also searched the gray literature including references of the included studies, and conference abstracts which were published up to 20th October 2020.

Risk of cancer in multiple sclerosis (MS): A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To assess the pooled risk of cancer in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Methods: We searched PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, Web of Science, Ovid, google scholar and gray literature (references of studies, conference abstracts) which were published up to September 2019. The search strategy included the MeSH and text words as ((cancer) OR tumor) OR neoplasm) OR "malignant neoplasm) OR "benign neoplasm) AND (Multiple Sclerosis OR Sclerosis, Multiple) OR Sclerosis, Disseminated) OR Disseminated Sclerosis) OR MS (Multiple Sclerosis)) OR Multiple Sclerosis, Acute Fulminating).

Graphene Oxide Membranes for Isotopic Water Mixture Filtration: Preparation, Physicochemical Characterization, and Performance Assessment.

There is an increasing demand for nuclear reactors, driven by the global need for low CO producing energy sources. The use of light (HO) or heavy water (DO) in a nuclear reactor environment produces radioactive tritiated heavy (HTO, DTO) water as an inevitable contaminant. Considering the need for tritiated water removal and also the high commercial value of purified water isotopes, technologies that can efficiently separate isotopic mixtures of water in nuclear reactors are highly desirable.

Corneal endothelial assessment in xeroderma pigmentosum: a case-control study.

Purpose: To analyze and compare corneal endothelial mosaic in terms of endothelial cell population, morphology and irregularity in patients with xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) with clear corneas with normal age and sex matched subjects using specular microscopy.

Methods: Nine patients with XP without corneal involvement were evaluated in the study. An age and sex matched group of nine healthy subjects participated as control group.

Improving the Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Performance of Silver Nanodendritic Substrates with Sprayed-On Graphene-Based Coatings.

This study examines the improvements in surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) performance achieved when silver nanodendritic structures are coated with various graphene-based materials, namely graphene oxide (GO), reduced graphene oxide (rGO), and graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs). The tests are performed on our unique SERS-active substrates, prepared on the surface of planar microelectrode chips using an electric field-guided Ag nanoparticle assembly process. The graphene-based materials are introduced into the substrate by means of an in-house spray-coating technique.