Comparative Evaluation of Serum Irisin Levels in Cancer Patients and Healthy Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Diagnostic Evidence.

Background: Irisin influences key cancer-related processes such as cell proliferation, apoptosis, angiogenesis, and metastasis. This review aimed to evaluate serum irisin's potential in cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment monitoring.

Methods: Databases including Scopus, PubMed, Cochrane, and others were searched.

Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of cetylpyridinium chloride and essential oil mouthwashes in reducing plaque and gingivitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Despite being the gold standard for chemical plaque treatment, chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX) mouthwash has adverse effects that make it necessary to use alternatives. Essential oil (EO) and cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) mouthwashes effectively reduce plaque and gingivitis. Hence, the aim of this review is to assess and compare the available data on the efficacy of CPC and EO mouthwashes in reducing plaque and gingivitis.

Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of herbal and benzydamine mouthwashes in preventing radiation-induced oral mucositis among head and neck cancer patients: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Background: Benzydamine mouthwash is beneficial in avoiding radiation-induced oral mucositis (RIOM) in patients with head and neck cancer, but it is also expensive and has negative side effects, while herbal mouthwashes offer a potential, easily accessible alternative with less side effects and bioactive characteristics. Hence, the aim of the systematic review and network meta-analysis was to assess and compare the efficacy of herbal mouthwash and benzydamine mouthwash in preventing RIOM among head and neck cancer patients.

Methods: After searching Scopus, PubMed, Cochrane, Science Direct, EBSCO Host, Lilacs, Science Direct, Web of Science, and Google Scholar from the earliest available year till July 15, 2024, 79 articles were obtained.

Plaque cleaning efficacy of waist-shaped interdental brushes among individuals with open interproximal spaces: a systematic review.

Background: The shape and design of interdental brushes are crucial for appropriate adaptation to the interproximal areas, despite their excellent cleaning efficacy. The aim of this review is to assess and compare the available data on the plaque cleaning efficacy of waist-shaped interdental brushes with any other shaped-interdental brushes among patients with wide interdental spaces.

Methods: Scopus, PubMed, Cochrane, Science Direct, EBSCO Host, Lilacs, Science Direct, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were searched from the earliest available year (2011) till May 15, 2024.

Comparing the effectiveness of water flosser and dental floss in plaque reduction among adults: A systematic review.

Introduction: Interdental aids such as dental floss and water flossers have been found to be effective in removing interdental plaque. This systematic review aimed to compare the available data on the efficacy of dental floss and water flossers in plaque removal among adults.

Materials And Methods: Five databases: PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane, ScienceDirect, Lilac, and Google Scholar were searched from January 1, 2002, to October 31, 2022, to obtain the relevant articles.