Clinics
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Melatonin improves fertilization rate in assisted reproduction: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland and it has antioxidant properties. ⋯ Melatonin had beneficial effects such as the improvement in the fertilization rate, although the authors did not obtain significance in the clinical pregnancy rate.
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Low-level red-light therapy for myopia control in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Low-Level Red-Light (LLRL) Therapy is a safe and natural way to promote healing and reduce inflammation in the body. When it comes to treating myopia in children, LLRL therapy is recent, and its efficacy and safety still are not clear. ⋯ LLRL therapy is a non-invasive, effective, and safe short-term treatment option; however, long-term evaluation, particularly in comparison to other therapies, requires additional investigation.
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The effects of art therapy interventions on anxiety in children and adolescents: A meta-analysis.
This study aimed to assess the effects of art therapy on anxiety among children and adolescents. ⋯ Art therapy significantly improved the anxiety symptoms of children and adolescents, positioning it as an effective means of treating anxiety.
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Gastric adenocarcinoma and periodontal disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
The oral cavity is a link between of external environment with gastrointestinal tract. Studies are controversial on the presence of Periodontal Disease (PD) and its association with Gastric Adenocarcinoma (GAC). ⋯ The presence of PD the risk of GAC suggesting that its infectious-inflammatory process of PD may be related to GAC development. Further investigations on the oral-gastric microbiota and its role in the carcinogenesis of gastric cancer should be carried out, and the screening of patients with potential risk for GAC should be considered in the clinical practice of dentists.
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Screening and diagnostic tools for autism spectrum disorder: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder, with main manifestations related to communication, social interaction, and behavioral patterns. The slight dynamics of change in the child over time require that the onset of clinical manifestations presented by the child be more valued, with the aim of stabilizing the condition. Faced with a variety of methods for diagnosing ASD, the question arises as to which method should be used. This systematic review aims to recommend the best tools to perform screening and diagnosis. ⋯ It is mandatory to apply a screening test, the most recommended being the M-CHAT-R/F. For diagnosis CARS and ADOS are the most recommended tools.