Global prevalence of constipation during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Constipation is a common complication and an unpleasant experience during pregnancy. Due to hormonal factors, intestinal movements decrease during this time, causing the digestive system to malfunction. This study aims to explore the worldwide prevalence of constipation during pregnancy to prevent and minimize its complications.

Does lower limb kinesio taping affect pain, muscle strength, and balance following fatigue in healthy subjects? A systematic review and meta analysis of parallel randomized controlled trials.

Background: Kinesio tape (KT) has gained popularity in sports and rehabilitation due to its ease of use and potential benefits. However, its effectiveness is not well understood especially in addressing fatigue, a condition that can impair muscle function and increase the musculoskeletal risk of injury. Given KT's potential impact on muscle activity and recovery, this review aims to evaluate the effects of lower limb KT on pain, strength, and balance following fatigue.

Enhancement of groundwater resources quality prediction by machine learning models on the basis of an improved DRASTIC method.

Determining situation of groundwater vulnerability plays a crucial role in studying the groundwater resource management. Generally, the preparation of reliable groundwater vulnerability maps provides targeted and practical scientific measures for the protection and management of groundwater resources. In this study, in order to evaluate the groundwater vulnerability of Kerman-Baghin plain aquifer, two developed indicators including composite DRASTIC index (CD) and nitrate vulnerability index (NVI) based on DRASTIC index were considered.

The tumor microenvironment's gambit: Exosomal pawns on the board of head and neck cancer.

The tumor microenvironment (TME) harbors a hidden universe of interactions that profoundly shape the behavior of head and neck cancers (HNCs). HNCs are not merely localized afflictions; they constitute a pressing global health crisis that impacts millions, frequently resulting in severe prognoses due to late-stage diagnosis and intrinsic resistance to conventional therapies. In this intricate interplay, cancer cells function as strategic players, adeptly manipulating their microenvironment to foster proliferation, evade immune detection, and withstand therapeutic interventions.

Home-based telerehabilitation in multiple sclerosis: a scoping review.

Background: Introducing home-based telerehabilitation (TR) approaches helps clinical experts to choose appropriate and effective interventions and researchers identify knowledge gaps to design clinical trial studies and systematic reviews.

Purpose: This study aimed to review the knowledge of home-based TR in multiple sclerosis.

Method: This scoping review study was conducted based on Arksey and O'Malley's five-step approach.