Publications by authors named "Lily Y Ren"
Aims: This study aimed to systematically review the literature on neuroanatomical predictors of future problematic drinking in adolescents.
Methods: Using PRISMA guidelines, a systematic review was conducted to evaluate neuroanatomical predictors of problematic alcohol consumption in adolescents. EMBASE, MEDLINE, and PsycINFO databases were searched from inception to 6 January 2023.
Article Synopsis
- The systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate long-term changes (≥ 5 years) in Full-Scale Intelligence Quotient (FSIQ) for pediatric patients undergoing epilepsy surgery.
- The study meticulously filtered through 21,408 articles, ultimately analyzing seven qualifying studies involving 330 patients, to compare pre- and post-surgery FSIQ scores.
- The findings revealed a statistically significant mean increase of 3.36 in long-term FSIQ scores, indicating potential cognitive benefits from epilepsy surgery in children and adolescents.
Objective: To evaluate red blood cell use during delivery in patients with placenta accreta spectrum.
Data Sources: We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane Central, ClinicalTrials.gov, and Scopus for clinical trials and observational studies published between 2000 and 2021 in countries with developed economies.
Objective: Trauma is the leading cause of childhood death in the United States. Our goal was to determine the effectiveness of tranexamic acid (TXA) in improving survival in pediatric trauma.
Methods: MEDLINE (OVID), Embase (OVID), Cochrane Central Register databases, CINAHL (EBSCO), Web of Science (Clarivate Analytics), and grey literature sources were searched for publications reporting survival and safety outcomes in children receiving TXA in acute trauma, with no language restrictions, published until February 11, 2021.
Background: Periorbital and orbital cellulitis are infections of the tissue anterior and posterior to the orbital septum, respectively, and can be difficult to differentiate clinically. Periorbital cellulitis can also progress to become orbital cellulitis. Orbital cellulitis has a relatively high incidence in children and adults, and potentially serious consequences including vision loss, meningitis, and death.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Men of reproductive age increasingly use recreational drugs. While many of these substances may reduce the quantity and quality of sperm, less is known about the effects of these exposures on their offspring. We performed a scoping review to summarize the available literature and identify areas for future research on the outcome of live-born offspring of fathers who were exposed to recreational drugs before conception.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Genitourinary injuries in athletes engaging in high-impact sports such as football and rugby may have catastrophic consequences, especially in individuals with pre-existing urologic concerns, such as a solitary kidney.
Objective: To summarize the current literature on football-related or rugby-related genitourinary organ injuries in both adult and pediatric populations in an effort to risk stratify the likelihood of these injuries.
Methods: An independent systematic literature search for records reporting football-related or rugby-related injuries was conducted by a certified librarian and reviewer in March 2019.