Effects of vagus nerve stimulation on cognitive function in patients with epilepsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Previous studies showed that vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) can improve cognitive function in patients with epilepsy, but there is still great controversy about the effect of VNS on cognitive function in patients with epilepsy.

Objective: To investigate the effect of VNS on the cognitive function of epilepsy patients.

Methods: Clinical trials published in PubMed, The Cochrane Library, and Embase before September 20, 2022, were comprehensively searched.

Effects of whole-body vibration training on physical function, activities of daily living, and quality of life in patients with stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of whole-body vibration training (WBVT) in patients with stroke, specifically focusing on its effects on physical function, activities of daily living (ADL), and quality of life (QOL). Additionally, potential moderators influencing WBVT outcomes were explored. We conducted a systematic search of PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library from inception to September 2022.

Association between galectin-3 and the prognosis of patients with stroke: A meta-analysis of observational studies.

Aim: This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the prognostic value of galectin-3 among patients with stroke.

Data Synthesis: Electronic databases, such as PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane, and Clinical Trials, were utilized for conducting searches from database inception to November 2022. Two reviewers independently screened the papers, extracted the data, and used the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale to determine the risk of bias.

Effects of vibration therapy for post-stroke spasticity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Background: The efficacy of vibration therapy (VT) in people with post-stroke spasticity (PSS) remains uncertain. This study aims to conduct a comprehensive meta-analysis to assess the effectiveness of VT in PSS.

Methods: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Physiotherapy Evidence Database, and Web of Science were searched from inception to October 2022 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of VT in people with PSS.

Effects of ultrashort wave diathermy on skin wounds in rabbit ears.

Purpose: Ultrashort wave diathermy (USWD) is commonly used in diseases associated with osteoarticular and soft tissue injuries. However, while accelerating wound healing and preventing joint stiffness, there have been few reports on whether it leads to excessive hypertrophic scarring. The aim was to investigate the effects of different doses of USWD on hypertrophic scars.