Volume 28, Issue 147, May 2024

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Objective: To systematically review and explore the impact of neural mobilization (NM) on pain in patients with sciatica. Methods: Five electronic databases were searched. Studies investigating NM in patients with sciatica pain using pain outcome measures mainly to measure potential changes in pain levels. The studies were assessed using the CONSORT statement checklist. Results: A total of 1581 articles were identified in the search. After the screening process, eight studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in this review with a total of 368 participants. All the studies measured pain, including the visual analog and numerical pain rating scales. Seven out of eight studies reported that using NM impacted sciatica pain significantly (p<0.05) by decreasing the level of pain either separately (n = 3) or by being combined with other interventions, including hot packs, exercise therapy, and electrotherapy (n = 4). Conclusion: The studies’ results showed consistency in the evidence that supports using NM to address sciatica pain when coupled with other interventions. However, conducting a meta-analysis to measure the effect size of using NM for sciatica pain was not applicable due to the limited number of studies that measured the discrete effect of NM on sciatica pain and the clinical heterogeneity in the methodologies of applying NM in the studies included.

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REVIEW

The effect of Neural Mobilization on sciatica pain: A systematic review

Muzun A Zafarani, Rania N Almeheyawi

Objective: To systematically review and explore the impact of neural mobilization (NM) on pain in patients with sciatica

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e36ms3330

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Management of acute Traumatic Brain Injury in emergency department: Systematic review

Dahian Abdullah Aldahian, Omar Saud Obaid Alharthi, Adel Ahmed Alzhrani, Tamim Khalid Abdullah Abdulrahim

Background: Adults who suffer from traumatic brain injury often die from it, become permanently disabled, and incur significant costs to the healthcare system.

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e37ms3337

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ARTICLE

Fabrication and in-vitro characterization of mucoadhesive tablet using a natural biocompatible polymer containing metformin HCl

Muhammad Abid Mustafa, Asad Majeed Khan, Muhammad Hassan, Hamza Saeed, Fatima Sabir, Iqra Mushtaq, Namra Rasheed, Iqra Rasheed, Muhammad Arsh, Minahil Arif, Afshan Abdul Shakoor

Background: Drug delivery mucoadhesion has been a subject of study for decades, initially focusing on understanding processes and investigating polymers

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e38ms3335

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Impact of patient demographics on control of Asthma in outpatients accessible at the various community pharmacies in Pakistan

Muhammad Zahid Iqbal, Ayesha Atif, Fatima Wajid, Sumbal Rafique, Muhammad Sheraz, Muskan Islam, Noor-Ul-Ain, Irsa Irshad, Shuja-Ur-Rehman Khan, Muneeba Naveed, Jawaria Nazeer, Ayesha Zulfiqar, Ahmad Sarfaraz

Background: Asthma is a public health issue worldwide. Specific demographics influence asthma control, as the condition can vary between countries depending on different factors

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e39ms3343

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Exploring the complex interplay: Correlation between pronated foot and pelvic inclination, femoral anteversion, quadriceps angle, tibial torsion and talus head position in asymptomatic adults

Ashish Tyagi, Patitapaban Mohanty, Monalisha Pattnaik

Background: Pronated foot potentially induces alterations in lower limb kinetics, influencing gait patterns and elevating energy expenditure

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e40ms3320

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Prevalence and risk factors of suicidal ideation among Saudi college students in the city of Jeddah

Nawaf Theeb Al Otaibi, Mohamad Mustafa O Kritam, Obada S Aksimi, Ahmed M Batis, Qusai W Baeisa, Muhannad T Alsharif

Introduction: Suicide is a bad result of multiple reasons that put a lot of pressure on college students who find that death is the way to escape and get rid of all the problems they come across

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e41ms3336

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REVIEW

Comparison of intraoperative and postoperative complications in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence after TVT and TOT procedures a literature review

Michał Obrębski, Maria Rybicka, Anna Seroka, Aleksander Górny, Anna Wójcik, Jan Kościan, Julita Młynarska, Justyna Chwiejczak, Karolina Szczerkowska, Maria Mitkowska, Łukasz Ciulkiewicz, Jakub Langa

Introduction and purpose: Stress urinary incontinence can negatively impact quality of life, leading to decreased self-esteem, difficulties in intimate relationships, and increased social distance

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e42ms3341

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ARTICLE

Comparative study of two diagnostic methods, ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in measurement of the angle and depth of trochlear groove

Mehdi Karami, Samira Soleimany, Maryam Riahinezhad, Amir Yousefi

Introduction: This study evaluates the efficacy of ultrasound versus magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for measuring the angle and depth of the trochlear groove in knee evaluations at Al-Zahra and Kashani hospitals

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e43ms3305

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Characteristics of pathological types of breathing in children with community-acquired pneumonia using the "Trembita- Corona" acoustic monitoring device

Olha Khomych, Oksana Malezhyk, Liudmyla Popova, Natalia Kyzyma, Yuriy Marushko

Introduction: Pneumonia presents a significant challenge in the practical medicine due to its potential to result in severe complications and pose health hazards

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e44ms3346

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The impact of air pollutants on the hospitalization of cardiovascular patients in the emergency room: A ten-year study

Yousef Alimohamadi, Hadi Jalilvand, Mojtaba Sepandi

Background: There are various risk factors for the hospitalization of cardiovascular patients in the emergency room

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e45ms3344

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Awareness and attitude of female preschool teachers towards autism in Medina

Khalid Mohammed Ghalilah, Shahad Mohammed Hassan Jorob, Dana Yousef Mansour Alahmadi, Umme Habiba Usman Ahmed Baqrain, Haneen Mohammed Saad Alharbi, Leena Anas Ahmed Alkolaibi, Joud Saleh Hamdan Alahmadi

Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a clinical condition that is characterized by a complex manner of development, some difficulties degree in social communication, lack of interest, and the presence of behavior abnormalities

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e46ms3345

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REPORT

Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the hard palate -rehabilitation with a modified surgical obturator: A case report

Mayank Chhabra, Nanditha Kumar M, Ganesh S, Sowmya S

Background: Carcinomas of the oral cavity can be debilitating, making postsurgical rehabilitation crucial for maintaining the patient's quality of life

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e47ms3355

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Thoracoscopic T3-T4 versus T4 sympathectomy for primary axillary hyperhidrosis: A comparative study

Ehab F Salim, Gaser A Ali

Background: Primary axillary hyperhidrosis could be managed with various video-assisted thoracoscopic sympathectomy procedures. We compared two levels of ganglion excision for managing primary axillary hyperhidrosis: T3-T4 and T4.

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e48ms3322

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Air quality and aging brain: Air pollution as a risk factor of developing dementia

Justyna Chwiejczak, Jan Kościan, Julita Młynarska, Aleksander Górny, Karolina Szczerkowska, Anna Wójcik, Jakub Langa, Michał Obrębski, Anna Seroka, Maria Rybicka

Introduction and Purpose: Air pollution is one of the underrated risk factors for developing major health problems in the contemporary world, such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, stroke, and lung cancer

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e49ms3349

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