Four electronic databases were systematically searched: PubMed, Scopus, the Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar up to February 2024 using a combination of Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms and text words in two main topics: the exposure (NP usage) and the outcomes (oral health status, ...
Postmortem genetic testing in young individuals: What clinical medical practitioners need to knowdoi:10.7196/SAMJ.2022.v112i12.16800van Deventer, B. Strohdu Toit-Prinsloo, L.van Niekerk, C.SAMJ: South African Medical Journal
what? We are totally using chatbots in ICU [intensive care unit] rounds right now. Are you saying we can’t use this as a medical reference?” I’m like, “No, no. You should not use those as a medical reference.” It doesn’t mean you can’t use it. You...
Environmental factors, such as pollution and climate change associated with rising temperatures, may be contributing to a rise in allergies. Changes in the duration and intensity of pollen and mold seasons mean more people are exposed to allergens for longer amounts of time. “That’s a longer ...
Mean23.423.22121.7Mean89 So what is a good TOEFL score, in general? Even though a “good” TOEFL score depends on your specific goals, here’s a general breakdown to guide you: Less than 80: This score range is typically not competitive for most English-speaking universities, although some...
The NIH recommendsagainstthe use of antibacterial therapy (e.g., azithromycin, doxycycline) for non hospitalized COVID-19 patients unless there is another medical reason to prescribe an antibiotic. The World Health Organisation (WHO) does not recommend azithromycin or other antibiotics to be used fo...
How Does LASIK Eye Surgery Work? In LASIK, an ophthalmologist uses a laser to reshape the cornea (clear front part of the eye). A small flap is made in the upper cornea with either a small blade or a laser. The flap is lifted up and the laser is then used to reshape the deeper ...
How long does it take for Flonase to work? While many people feel effects after the first dose, it may take 3 to 4 days of regular use of Flonase nasal spray for the full effect on allergy symptoms. For this reason, nasal steroids like Flonase are most effective when used on a ...
Long covid (post covid-19 condition) is a complex condition with diverse manifestations, uncertain prognosis and wide variation in current approaches to management. There have been calls for formal quality standards to reduce a so-called “postcode lotte
BMI does not distinguish between muscle mass and fat mass in its calculation. Also ethnic and race variations are not considered. While BMI can be a tool doctors use to understand your health status better, it is not a solitary diagnostic tool. When measuring your body fat composition, ...