Articles: function.
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Review Meta Analysis
Lack of associations between thyroid dysfunction and obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome: A meta-analysis.
Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is a comprehensive syndrome with endocrine and metabolic complications. This review aims to explore the correlation between thyroid hormone levels and the severity of OSAHS in patients. ⋯ The prevalence of thyroid dysfunction is relatively low in OSAHS individuals. Thyroid hormone levels show no significant difference between OSAHS patients and healthy subjects. Furthermore, there is no significant correlation between AHI and serum TSH, FT3, and FT4 levels. Based on existing data, the relationship between OSAHS and thyroid function remains controversial, and further in-depth research is warranted to validate the connection and elucidate the underlying mechanisms.
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Review Meta Analysis
Music Intervention for older adults: Evidence Map of Systematic Reviews.
With the increasing aging population, the health problems of the elderly have received increasing attention. As a non-pharmacological interventions, music intervention has been widely used in clinical practice to improve the physical and mental health of the elderly. This article aims to provide a comprehensive review of existing systematic reviews on the health effects of music interventions for older adults in clinical practice. ⋯ The study revealed that music interventions for older adults can have positive or potentially positive effects on health outcomes, encompassing psychological well-being, cognitive functioning, physiological responses, quality of life, and overall well-being. However, some studies yielded inconclusive or no effect. The study offers valuable insights for healthcare professionals and serves as a visual resource to access evidence-based information on the use of music interventions in promoting health and addressing various conditions in older adults.
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Meta Analysis
Effectiveness of whole-body vibration in patients with cerebral palsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
This study examined the effects of systemic vibration exercises on cerebral palsy patients. ⋯ Systemic vibration is the most effective intervention to improve the balance and gait in patients with cerebral palsy and improve the body structure and function according to the ICF.
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A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. ⋯ In summary, we considered that IS had similar effects with DS in hospital stay, blood loss, spinous process fracture, disc height decrease, VAS score, Oswestry Disability Index score, and Zurich Claudication Questionnaire Symptom severity, and was better in some indices such as operation time, dural violation, Zurich Claudication Questionnaire Physical function, and foraminal height decrease than DS. However, due to the higher rate of reoperation in the IS group, we considered that both IS and DS were acceptable strategies for treating LSS. As a novel technique, further well-designed studies with longer-term follow-up are needed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of IS.
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Effects of technology-assisted rehabilitation for patients with hip arthroplasty: A meta-analysis.
To investigate the efficacy of technology-assisted rehabilitation compared to that of usual care programs after total hip arthroplasty (THA) through randomized controlled trials (RCTs). ⋯ The findings suggest that technology-assisted rehabilitation, especially telerehabilitation, have been shown to improve the physical function of patients following THA compared to conventional rehabilitation. More robust studies are needed to validate the long-term efficacy and safety of innovative technology-assisted training strategies.