topicCopper Bone Health Randomized Trial
claimThis scoping review summarizes the most recent data on the pathophysiological consequences associated with the use of HCs in SSA.
evidence level3
citationKampire MG (2025)
sourcePathophysiological Consequences Associated with Hormonal Contraceptives Use in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review.
topicCopper Bone Health Randomized Trial
claimHematological effects were reported in 7 studies, showing a higher hematological profile and reduced anemia risk among users of HCs.
evidence level3
citationKampire MG (2025)
sourcePathophysiological Consequences Associated with Hormonal Contraceptives Use in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review.
topicCopper Bone Health Randomized Trial
claimConclusion Use of HCs in SSA is linked to a variety of diseases in the immunological, metabolic, endocrine, hematologic, and psychological domains.
evidence level3
citationKampire MG (2025)
sourcePathophysiological Consequences Associated with Hormonal Contraceptives Use in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review.
topicCopper Bone Health Randomized Trial
claimBackground Although the safety profile of hormonal contraceptives (HCs) in African populations is still unclear, their use is growing in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) to lower unwanted pregnancies.
evidence level3
citationKampire MG (2025)
sourcePathophysiological Consequences Associated with Hormonal Contraceptives Use in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review.
topicCopper Bone Health Randomized Trial
claimPurpose This review aimed to evaluate the existing evidence on the effects of dietary factors and nutrients on dental implant osseointegration.
evidence level4
citationSodnom-Ish B (2026)
sourceThe effect of dietary factors and nutrients on osseointegration, dental implant success and survival: a scoping review.
topicCopper Bone Health Randomized Trial
claimMost studies focused on vitamin D, whereas evidence for other micronutrients was limited.
evidence level4
citationSodnom-Ish B (2026)
sourceThe effect of dietary factors and nutrients on osseointegration, dental implant success and survival: a scoping review.
topicCopper Bone Health Randomized Trial
claimFive studies reported no significant association, while two studies investigating vitamin B and vitamin C showed that vitamin B did not influence postoperative pain or paresthesia and vitamin C improved soft tissue healing.
evidence level4
citationSodnom-Ish B (2026)
sourceThe effect of dietary factors and nutrients on osseointegration, dental implant success and survival: a scoping review.
topicCopper Bone Health Randomized Trial
claimMethods This scoping review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines.
evidence level4
citationSodnom-Ish B (2026)
sourceThe effect of dietary factors and nutrients on osseointegration, dental implant success and survival: a scoping review.