CONTEXT: Recent evidence suggests that modulation of the gut microbiota may contribute to body weight control. OBJECTIVE: This systematic review aimed to assess the effects of oral supplementation with probiotics or synbiotics on body weight, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference in over...

Background: Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated skin disease shown to have a multifaceted relationship with psychological factors. Because these factors have been shown to both worsen and result from psoriasis, an increasing number of studies have sought to investigate the efficacy of various...

Background. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a poorly understood disease with few effective treatments. Psychosocial factors are believed to contribute to the pathogenesis of IBS. Objective. To evaluate the evidence for psychological therapies in IBS treatment. Methods. We searched six medical d...

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis is a painful, chronic inflammatory disorder that is difficult to treat. Studies have suggested that diet may have a therapeutic effect on chronic inflammation. However, only limited information is available regarding the impact of diet on pain perception in relation to...

Poor lifestyle behaviors impact (pre)pregnant women by affecting pregnancy outcomes and offspring health. This systematic review provides an overview of psychological therapies to support lifestyle behavior changes among (pre)pregnant women. Scientific databases were searched from their inception...

Abstract Background: We aimed to evaluate the effect of music-based intervention on the aggressive behavior in children and adolescents, and made a comparison of music medicine and music therapy. Methods: We searched PubMed (MEDLINE), Ovid-Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled T...

Comorbid anxiety is common in bipolar spectrum disorders [BPSD], and is associated with poor outcomes. Its clinical relevance is highlighted by the "anxious distress specifier" in the revised criteria for Bipolar Disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5th Edition [DSM-5]. This article...

Background: Burn injuries may have both physiological and psychological consequences. Numerous studies have reported the use of music therapy during burn injury treatment, but the optimal timing for music therapy remains unclear. Therefore, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of ra...

Background: Nonpharmacological interventions are the first recommendation for cancerrelated fatigue, according to current guidelines. There are many forms of nonpharmacological interventions for addressing cancer-related fatigue, but the preferred means remain controversial and are not stated in ...

Abstract Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a sensory-motor problem characterized by an uncomfortable and unpleasant feeling that causes a strong and irresistible desire to move the legs, often during periods of inactivity during sleep. Published full-text studies including non-pharmacological interv...