Complications due to HIV in patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: HIV infection in patients undergoing Total joint arthroplasty (TJA) results in adverse postoperative outcomes. However, there are uncertain data regarding the extent of involvement of HIV in TJA and the individual complications associated with it. Therefore, we planned to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the risk of HIV in causing complications after TJA.

Racial disparity in postoperative complications following shoulder arthroplasty (SA): A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: There has been an emphasis on racial disparities in orthopedic surgery. Recently, literature suggested Black and Hispanic patients at increased risk for adverse outcomes after Shoulder Arthroplasty (SA), but data regarding it is sparse and inconclusive. Therefore, we aim to conduct a meta-analysis to assess the role of racial disparity in causing adverse outcomes after SA.

Prevalence and Clinical Impact of Sarcopenia in Patients Undergoing Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and a Meta-Analysis.

Background: Sarcopenia is a progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and function. It is associated with adverse outcomes after several orthopaedic procedures. However, its role in total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is not fully explored.

Can ChatGPT-3.5 Pass a Medical Exam? A Systematic Review of ChatGPT's Performance in Academic Testing.

Objective: We, therefore, aim to conduct a systematic review to assess the academic potential of ChatGPT-3.5, along with its strengths and limitations when giving medical exams.

Method: Following PRISMA guidelines, a systemic search of the literature was performed using electronic databases PUBMED/MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and Cochrane.

Dementia and epilepsy following COVID-19 infection in a 25-year-old female: A case report.

Significant atypical neurologic signs have also been recorded in COVID-19 individuals, along with a variety of other extra-pulmonary indications. The COVID-19 virus is neuro-invasive and holds significant potential to produce some unconventional neurologic manifestations.

Which vertebral level should be used to calculate sarcopenia in covid-19 patients? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background & Aims: Evidence shows that CT-derived sarcopenia can predict adverse outcomes in COVID-19 patients. However, discrepancies exist as to which vertebral level can be used to calculate sarcopenia which can effectively serve as a prognostic tool. Thus, we aim to investigate the difference in sarcopenia calculated at the Thoracic and Lumbar vertebral levels.

Risk factors for 30-day readmission following shoulder arthroscopy: a systematic review.

Background: Recently, there has been a rapid shift from open shoulder surgery to arthroscopic shoulder procedures for treating several shoulder pathologies. This shift is mainly due to reduced postoperative complications and 30-day readmission. Although the 30-day readmission rate is low, the risk still exists.

Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) as a predictor of coronary artery disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: A converging epidemic of Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is observed over past two decades. LTBI is a state of persistent immune stimulation by but with no active clinical manifestation. Also, there has been as increasing trend for incidence of cardiovascular problems in patients suffering from latent TB infection.

Impact of mystical belief and traditional healing on the health-seeking practice of conversion disorder in middle- and low-income countries.

Conversion disorder is a somatoform condition in which patients present with a range of neurologic deficits and sensorimotor loss with no obvious pathology. There has been a rising trend in the incidence of conversion disease in countries with low socioeconomic backgrounds, accounting to be one-third of ambulatory visits in middle and low-income countries (MLIC). However, even with such a high prevalence health-seeking practice for conversion disorder is low in MLIC.

Relationship Between Mental Health Disorders and Readmissions Following Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: There is limited evidence exploring the relationship between mental health disorders and the readmissions following total joint arthroplasty (TJA). Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the relationship between mental health disorders and the risk of readmission following TJA.

Methods: We searched PubMed, Cochrane, and Google Scholar from their inception till April 19, 2022.

Prevalence of Gallstones in Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

The meta-analysis aimed to investigate the prevalence of gallstones (GS) in Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), especially ulcerative colitis (UC). A systematic and thorough search was conducted on online electronic databases (PubMed/Medline, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar) from the databases' inception to April 30th, 2022. Review Manager 5.

Predictors of Mortality in Acute Mesenteric Ischemia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Introduction: To highlight predictors of mortality in acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) by conducting a meta-analysis of all relevant published studies.

Methods: PubMed, Cochrane, and Google Scholar were searched from their inception till October 31, 2021. Studies evaluating predictors of mortality were selected.