Gut Microbiome and Its Role in Parkinson's Disease.

Parkinson's disease (PD) afflicted more than 8.5 million people globally in 2019, as the prevalence of the condition more than doubled during the preceding 25 years. Both non-motor symptoms, such as mood disorders and cognitive impairment, and motor symptoms, such as tremors and rigidity, are indicative of this progressive neurodegenerative disease.

Vitamin E and Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Investigating the Evidence Through a Systematic Review.

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), now recognized as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), is a common chronic liver condition characterized by hepatic steatosis and inflammation, with an increased risk of developing fibrosis and cirrhosis. This systematic review aims to evaluate the effects of vitamin E supplementation on liver enzymes and histological features in patients with NAFLD/MASLD. We conducted a comprehensive literature search from July 14, 2024, to July 30, 2024, across multiple databases, including PubMed, MEDLINE, ScienceDirect, Europe PMC, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), ClinicalTrials.

A Systematic Review of Comparative Effectiveness of Interventions for Low Anterior Resection Syndrome: Impacts on Bowel Function and Quality of Life.

Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is a common complication following sphincter-preserving surgical resection for rectal cancer, characterized by symptoms such as fecal incontinence, urgency, and altered bowel habits, which significantly affect patients' quality of life. This cluster of symptoms not only limits their day-to-day physical activity but also has a debilitating effect on their emotional and mental well-being, undermining their integration and overall psychological health. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of invasive and non-invasive interventions for LARS, including pelvic floor rehabilitation, transanal irrigation, and various surgical options such as sacral neuromodulation and stoma formation, either as part of primary surgery or as a definitive treatment option for refractory cases.