METHOD: This study will comprehensively review full-text papers published between 2013 and 2023. We will search 3 databases, PubMed, SCOPUS, and Web of Science, using the keyword search strategy to find articles related to the issue. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses will be used to guide the selection of relevant studies. The results will then be assessed using the standard Cochrane Quality assessment method. The outcome is addressed in light of a narrative synthesis that utilizes a theme category and focuses on each component's main conclusions.
RESULT: This protocol describes the planned scope and methodology for the systematic review and meta-analysis that will provide current evidence on; The status of health literacy among the community in protected areas and; The effect of Protected Areas on health literacy according to their types and characteristics.
CONCLUSION: Meta-analysis of low-to-high health literacy status will benefit the development of policy recommendations for protected areas.
PATIENT CONCERNS: The patients had limited bone height and proximity to the IAN, making traditional implant techniques challenging. Concerns included the risk of nerve damage and difficulties in achieving optimal implant placement due to anatomical constraints.
DIAGNOSES: Both patients had severe bone resorption and insufficient bone height in the posterior mandible, with concerns about IAN positioning. The first patient had grade III mobility in tooth #46 with a periapical infection, while the second had bilateral posterior mandibular pain and grade III mobility in tooth #47.
INTERVENTIONS: Implants were placed using DNS, allowing precise planning and real-time guidance during surgery. Based on cone beam computed tomography, preoperative planning assessed bone height and IAN proximity. DNS ensured accurate implant placement, avoiding nerve interference, while bone grafts and growth factors were applied for healing.
OUTCOMES: Both cases showed successful implant placement without complications like nerve damage or implant misplacement. Follow-up cone beam computed tomography scans confirmed well-positioned implants, with minimal bone resorption in the first case over 2 years and stable conditions in the second case after 6 months.
LESSONS: This series highlights DNS's effectiveness in improving implant accuracy and reducing nerve injury risks, suggesting its value in complex dental implant surgeries.
METHODS: This randomized controlled trial involved participants aged 18 to 25 years with mild to moderate idiopathic scoliosis, who were randomly assigned to either the control or experimental group. Both groups received 12 sessions of supervised exercises over 6 weeks, with the experimental group also incorporating DNS exercises alongside CSE. Lumbopelvic stability was assessed using the single leg squat, while core stability was evaluated with the stabilizer pressure Biofeedback in combination with the Sahrmann core stability test. Additionally, gait spatiotemporal parameters and pelvic dynamics were analyzed using the BTS-G-WALK system.
RESULTS: Of 30 participants, 28 completed the study, comprising 12 males and 16 females, with 26 having mild right-sided thoracic scoliosis. Both groups showed improvement in the left single leg squat, with the control group reaching 93.3% "Good" performance and the experimental group achieving 69.2%. Gait analysis showed a significant reduction in duration for both groups, with the control group improving from 112.98 to 71.41 seconds (P = .005) and the experimental group improving from 112.33 to 67.68 seconds (P = .021).
CONCLUSION: This ongoing 12-week study shows that the combined DNS and CSE approach significantly improves lumbopelvic stability in individuals with idiopathic scoliosis. However, the impact on gait parameters was minimal, possibly due to the short duration of the intervention and the similar walking strategies of those with single-curve scoliosis and healthy individuals. These findings highlight the potential of integrating DNS into scoliosis rehabilitation and underscore the need for further research to optimize treatment duration and assess long-term functional outcomes.
METHODS: A total of 86 patients were divided into the control and experimental groups. The control group underwent a traditional CFEMBI, and the experimental group underwent a CFEMBI based on the midnight-noon ebb-flow theory. Outcomes were assessed at the 4th week, 8th week, and 12th week during the intervention.
RESULTS: After the 12th week, there was a significant difference in scores on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) between the control and experimental groups (Z = -6.375, P value