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163 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 1,610 Healthcare Regulation papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

What the literature leaves open

  • Obesity is a chronic disease that requires treatment. Metabolic and bariatric surgery is a complex procedure. The study is limited to a narrative and exploratory review of existing literature.

    RESPOSTAS CARDIOVASCULARES APÓS CIRURGIA METABÓLICA E BARIÁTRICA: UMA REVISÃO NARRATIVA · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenges include the moderate sensitivity and specificity of RMmp for distinguishing between more advanced stages (T2 vs T3). The challenges include the need for a more accurate method for staging bladder cancer. The challenges include the potential limitations of RMmp in clinical practice.

    «ISBE & Cochrane Portugal Newsletter nº 385: Rentabilidade diagnóstica da RM multiparamétrica no estadiamento do cancro da bexiga · 2026 · DOI

  • The population aging and the increase of chronic diseases pose significant challenges to health systems. The limitations of contemporary models of fragilidad to explain the ethical and anthropological dimensions involved in its development are a challenge. The need to design preventive care strategies oriented to preserving dignity, autonomy and care centered on the person is a challenge.

    La vulnerabilidad bioética como determinante de la fragilidad humana: fundamentos para un modelo de cuidado preventivo centrado en la persona · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies technical challenges such as complicações like assimetrias, edema, infecção, nódulos, necrose tecidual, oclusão vascular and alterações funcionais. Domain challenges include the need for individualized planning, anatomical evaluation, and clinical documentation.

    HARMONIZAÇÃO OROFACIAL E PLANEJAMENTO ESTÉTICO INTEGRADO: TENDÊNCIAS, EVIDÊNCIAS CIENTÍFICAS E SEGURANÇA CLÍNICA NA ODONTOLOGIA MODERNA · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenge of mitigating the impact of urban noise on building occupants' health and quality of life. The difficulty of balancing sound insulation and ventilation performance in window design. The need to develop effective materials and designs for acoustic windows with ventilation.

    Evaluación de ventanas acústicas con ventilación · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenges of managing hiponatremia in a hospital setting include the complexity of the disorder and the need for a multiprofessional approach. The challenges also include the risco de viés elevado in domínios críticos. The challenges include the necessidade de reavaliação seriada do estado volêmico and da bioquímica.

    Hiponatremia na prática hospitalar: revisão integrativa sobre impacto clínico e relevância para a equipe multiprofissional · 2026 · DOI

  • The organization of care is a major challenge for health systems in the context of gastric bypass. There is a lack of integrated care models to promote continuous and equitable care for people with obesity. Clinicians and policymakers face challenges in developing and implementing effective care pathways and coordination across levels of care.

    BYPASS GÁSTRICO E ORGANIZAÇÃO DO CUIDADO À OBESIDADE: DESAFIOS PARA OS SISTEMAS DE SAÚDE · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenges in managing psoriasis include the disease's chronic and recurrent nature, the variability in clinical manifestations, and the need for individualized treatment plans. The review highlights the importance of considering the patient's quality of life and functional impact when managing the disease.

    PSORÍASE: UMA REVISÃO SOBRE EPIDEMIOLOGIA, FISIOPATOLOGIA, MANIFESTAÇÕES CLÍNICAS E TRATAMENTO · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the role of nursing in caring for children with acute respiratory diseases. The paper concludes that qualified nursing care is fundamental to comprehensive child respiratory health, but that there is a need for further research on the topic.

    ATENÇÃO DE ENFERMAGEM ÀS CRIANÇAS COM DOENÇAS RESPIRATÓRIAS AGUDAS: UM OLHAR SOBRE A PRÁTICA NO BRASIL · 2026 · DOI

  • Inconsistent findings across studies, making it challenging to draw definitive conclusions. Limited generalizability of the results due to the small number of studies meeting the eligibility criteria.

    <b>MAGNÉSIO E DESEMPENHO FÍSICO EM ATLETAS: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA</b> · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for further research to clarify the effects of magnesium supplementation on physical performance, particularly in athletes. The current evidence is inconsistent, and more studies are required to fully understand the benefits and limitations of magnesium supplementation.

    <b>MAGNÉSIO E DESEMPENHO FÍSICO EM ATLETAS: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA</b> · 2026 · DOI

  • The high availability and palatability of ultra-processed foods make them a popular choice among children and adolescents. The lack of awareness about the negative health effects of ultra-processed foods is a major challenge. The need for effective interventions to reduce the consumption of ultra-processed foods and promote healthy eating habits among children and adolescents is a challenge.

    Alimentos ultraprocessados na infância e adolescência: perfil nutricional e impactos à saúde · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for further research on the cost-effectiveness and long-term sustainability of telemedicine and remote monitoring interventions. The study highlights the importance of addressing the digital divide and ensuring equal access to telemedicine and remote monitoring services.

    Telemedicina y monitoreo remoto para superar la inercia terapéutica en el control de la hipertensión arterial: Una revisión integrativa · 2026 · DOI

  • La falta de adherencia a la medicación es un problema común que afecta la efectividad del tratamiento. La revisión integrativa identifica una brecha en la literatura sobre los determinantes de la no adherencia y la eficacia de las estrategias de intervención.

    Determinantes sistémicos y estrategias multifacéticas para la adherencia al tratamiento antihipertensivo: Una revisión integrativa (2019-2025) · 2026 · DOI

  • The patent ductus arteriosus is a complex condition that requires careful management. The use of ibuprofen is associated with adverse effects, and there is a need for a safer alternative. The optimal treatment for patent ductus arteriosus is still debated.

    Superioridad en seguridad y eficacia equipotente del paracetamol frente al ibuprofeno en el cierre del conducto arterioso persistente: Una revisión integrativa (2015–2025) · 2026 · DOI

  • The current evidence on the comparative efficacy and safety of paracetamol and ibuprofen for treating the patent ductus arteriosus is limited. There is a need for a comprehensive review of the evidence to inform clinical practice.

    Superioridad en seguridad y eficacia equipotente del paracetamol frente al ibuprofeno en el cierre del conducto arterioso persistente: Una revisión integrativa (2015–2025) · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a gap in the literature on strategies for desimplementation of beta-2 agonists. There is a need for a change in practice in the management of acute bronchiolitis.

    Futilidad clínica, inercia terapéutica y estrategias de desimplementación de beta-2 agonistas en la bronquiolitis aguda: Una revisión integrativa · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for further research on the incidence of cough with IECA and ARA-II. The paper identifies a gap in the literature on the comparative risk of cough between IECA and ARA-II.

    Tos inducida por inhibidores de la enzima convertidora de angiotensina frente a bloqueadores de los receptores de angiotensina II en la hipertensión arterial: Incidencia, mecanismos fisiopatológicos y repercusión en la adherencia terapéutica · 2026 · DOI

  • To construct and characterize a complete integrated prototype. To integrate EEG into the same nodes for hybrid EMG-EEG control. To evaluate electrohydraulic actuators as an alternative to conventional servomotors.

    ErizoNet-Assist · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for a distributed architecture that can process biological signals locally. The need for a system that can reduce energy consumption and increase autonomy. The need for a scalable architecture for myoelectric prostheses.

    ErizoNet-Assist · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the heterogeneity of the protocols and outcomes as a challenge. The study highlights the need for standardized protocols and controlled trials as a challenge. The study suggests that the lack of controls and small sample size are challenges.

    FOTOTERAPIA SINTÔNICA: FUNDAMENTOS FISIOLÓGICOS, EVIDÊNCIAS CIENTÍFICAS E PERSPECTIVAS COMO PRÁTICA INTEGRATIVA E COMPLEMENTAR EM SAÚDE · 2026 · DOI

  • The small sample size and lack of controls are limitations of the study. The heterogeneity of the protocols and outcomes is another limitation. The study did not apply a risk of bias tool or GRADE system due to the heterogeneity of the designs.

    FOTOTERAPIA SINTÔNICA: FUNDAMENTOS FISIOLÓGICOS, EVIDÊNCIAS CIENTÍFICAS E PERSPECTIVAS COMO PRÁTICA INTEGRATIVA E COMPLEMENTAR EM SAÚDE · 2026 · DOI

  • One challenge is the discrepancy between evidence-based recommendations and clinical practice. Another challenge is the need for further studies to confirm the efficacy of new therapies and technologies.

    Bronquiolite viral aguda: atualização no manejo clínico e terapêutico baseado em evidências · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on confirming the efficacy of new therapies and technologies. Studies on the use of bronchodilators, corticosteroids, and antibiotics in specific disease phenotypes are needed.

    Bronquiolite viral aguda: atualização no manejo clínico e terapêutico baseado em evidências · 2026 · DOI

  • The absence of international consensus on objective criteria for starting the weaning process. The diversity of shock types evaluated and the methodological heterogeneity of the studies. The limited sample size and observational design of many studies.

    Estratégias para retirada de vasopressores na terapia intensiva cardiovascular. · 2026 · DOI

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