The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to compare the impact of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) and vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) on cognitive function in patients with atrial fibrillation. In August 2024,...
Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic cutaneous form of lupus characterized by erythematous lesions, dyspigmentation, and scarring that may progress to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This systematic review analyzed...
Conventional medicine has made significant advancements in the past century, yet the global burden of chronic degenerative diseases has continued to rise impressively. Are we healthier than we were a hundred years ago? A...
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is one of the world’s most prevalent infections, being responsible for 90% of gastric MALT lymphomas along with multiple other extra-gastric manifestations. Its role in insulin resistance and...
Frailty in older adults is a syndrome associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The Zulfiqar Frailty Scale (ZFS) was developed to facilitate the assessment of frailty in general practice. This study aimed to assess the...
The endocannabinoid system has been implicated in the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis (MS), yet its role across different disease stages and under disease-modifying treatment remains incompletely understood. This study...
Prolactinoma is the most common pituitary adenoma. This study aims to assess the clinical presentation, treatment modalities, and outcomes of patients with prolactinomas and to identify factors that predict remission. We...
Up to 1 in 13 patients with apparent early-stage ovarian neoplasms harbor occult advanced disease, posing a diagnostic dilemma with major therapeutic implications that remains poorly characterized. We conducted a retrospective...
