Prior Tonsillectomy and the Risk of Breast Cancer in Females: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Background: Exposure to recurrent infections in childhood was linked to an increased risk of cancer in adulthood. There is also evidence that a history of tonsillectomy, a procedure often performed in children with recurrent infections, is linked to an increased risk of leukemia and Hodgkin lymphoma. Tonsillectomy could be directly associated with cancer risk, or it could be a proxy for another risk factor such as recurrent infections and chronic inflammation.

Association between sarcoidosis and diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

: Sarcoidosis is multisystem inflammatory granulomatosis that can potentially affect any organ of the human body. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) in sarcoidosis patients and determine the association between sarcoidosis and DM.: All relevant articles reporting the prevalence of DM in sarcoidosis published until September 19, 2020, were retrieved from ten electronic databases.

Safety and Efficacy of Mavrilimumab For Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease characterized by progressive swelling and stiffness in the joints. Mavrilimumab is a human monoclonal antibody that may block the autoimmune mechanism of the antibodies causing RA.

Objective: We aim to assess the safety and efficacy of Mavrilimumab in treating rheumatoid arthritis.

A Review on the Etiology and Management of Pediatric Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries.

Context: Pediatric traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) is an uncommon presentation in the emergency department. Severe injuries are associated with devastating outcomes and complications, resulting in high costs to both the society and the economic system.

Evidence Acquisition: The data on pediatric traumatic spinal cord injuries has been narratively reviewed.