Sexual dysfunction after curative radical resection of rectal cancer in men: the role of extended systematic lymph-node dissection.

abstract：:BACKGROUND Acute rejection (AR) is a common complication of kidney transplantation. The transforming growth factor beta (TGF-ß) signaling pathway has been observed to be involved in several cellular functions. Our study aimed to investigate the correlations between single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in TGF-ß-relat...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Zheng M,Yang H,Li W,Zhou J,Wei J,Wang Z,Guo M,Chen H,Sun L,Han Z,Tao J,Ju X,Tan R,Wei J,Gu M

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Preeclampsia is a serious multisystem disorder of human gestation, affecting up to 10% of pregnant women worldwide, and results in maternal morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to determine the gene expression pattern and methylation status of the promoter of the WNT2 gene in placentas from pa...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Liu Y,Ma Y

更新日期：2017-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Lower limb and pelvic injuries and fractures occur at a very high incidence in motor vehicle accidents. In this study, the characteristics (e.g., body side, bone location, and fracture severity) of lower limb and pelvic fractures that occurred during front-impact collisions were correlated with the injured ...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Gokalp MA,Hekimoglu Y,Gozen A,Guner S,Asirdizer M

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inflammation and pulmonary injury caused by mechanical ventilation is a complex process in which long pentraxin 3 (PTX3) is suggested to play an important role. The effect of mechanical stretch on PTX3 mRNA and protein expression in human alveolar epithelial cells (A549) was investigated. MATERIAL/METHODS:I...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Wu Q,Shu H,Yao S,Xiang H

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Allergic rhinitis is considered a risk factor for bronchial asthma. It therefore seems essential to identify patients threatened with this disease in whom no disturbing bronchial symptoms have occurred. The study's aim was to evaluate the incidence of nonspecific bronchial hyperactivity based on exercise res...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Modrzyński M,Zawisza E

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Limited research has been performed concerning the effects of MR imaging on the immune system. In this study the influence of MR imaging exposure on polymorphonuclear neutrophil (PMN) adhesion was evaluated. MATERIAL AND METHODS:In vivo and in vitro studies were performed in 10 patients undergoing an MR ima...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Minczykowski A,Paprzycki W,Smielecki J,Dworacki G,Szczepanik A,Zeromski J,Wysocki H

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND This article presents our experience in managing a rare kidney tumor - reninoma - by analyzing a relatively large series of cases from a single center. MATERIAL AND METHODS Nine cases of reninoma were reviewed. Clinical manifestations, imaging examinations, laboratory examinations, perioperative data, and p...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Liu K,Wang B,Ma X,Li H,Zhang Y,Li J,Yao Y,Tang L,Xuan Y,Guo A,Zhang X

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Researchers are not in complete agreement over the extent to which specific language functions are subserved by certain brain areas. The purpose of this article was to determine neuroanatomical correlates of aphasia following cerebrovascular accident. MATERIAL/METHODS:The participants included 50 stroke pat...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Jodzio K,Gasecki D,Drumm DA,Lass P,Nyka W

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Nasal obstruction is the most common rhinologic complaint in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) clinical practice and septal deviation is the leading cause. The Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) scale is a brief, self-administered questionnaire that has been widely used to assess symptoms and quality of ...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Dąbrowska-Bień J,Skarżyński H,Gos E,Gwizdalska I,Lazecka KB,Skarżyński PH

更新日期：2018-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Oxidative stress in myocardial ischemia results in cardiomyocyte apoptosis. The expression of microRNA-141-3p (miR-141-3p) and the 105 kD toll-like receptor protein (TLR), RP105, have been identified in cardiomyocytes in vitro. This study aimed to investigate the effects of hypoxia in H9c2 rat cardiomyoblas...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Qin Q,Cui L,Zhou Z,Zhang Z,Wang Y,Zhou C

更新日期：2019-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to analyze changes in kidney function and its correlation with nutritional metabolism indicators in hospitalized elderly patients in a large medical center over the past 7 years. MATERIAL AND METHODS The renal function of patients over 60 years old in the Chinese PLA General Hospit...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Qingping L,Ribao W,Yang W,Tingyu S,Xi Y,Mengjie H,Hui M,Xiangmei C

更新日期：2017-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Ubiquilin-4 (UBQLN4) is a component of the ubiquitin-proteasome system and regulates the degradation of many proteins implicated in pathological conditions. The aim of this study was to determine the role of UBQLN4 in regulating the proliferation and survival of the normal gastric epithelial cell line GES-1...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Huang S,Dong X,Wang J,Ding J,Li Y,Li D,Lin H,Wang W,Zhao M,Chang Q,Zhou N,Cui W,Huang C

更新日期：2018-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inborn error of metabolism caused by mutations in the phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) gene. When untreated, PKU leads to a significant intellectual deficiency. Although early initiation of dietary therapy allows normal cognitive development, low adherence to treatment may result ...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Vieira Neto E,Maia Filho HS,Monteiro CB,Carvalho LM,da Cruz TS,de Barros BV,Ribeiro MG

更新日期：2018-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common malignancies occurring worldwide and is most frequent type of liver cancer. The risk for developing HCC increases with the severity of inflammation and fibrosis. The members of the interleukin-1 (IL-1) family are primarily proinflammatory cytokines du...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Tak KH,Yu GI,Lee MY,Shin DH

更新日期：2018-05-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The study aimed at evaluating neopterin concentration in relation to heart failure etiology and determining basal neopterin concentration in relation to the clinical state of patients after 12 months of standard treatment. MATERIAL/METHODS:The examined group was composed of 47 patients with NYHA class II an...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Wietlicka-Kokoszanek I,Jablecka A,Smolarek I,Bogdanski P,Chmara E,Korzeniowska K,Kazmierczak M,Kazmierczak E,Musialik K

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Although extracellular signal-regulated kinase 5 (ERK5) is known to be critical for osteoclast differentiation, there are few studies on how fluid shear stress (FSS) regulates osteoclast differentiation through the ERK5 signaling pathway. We examined the expression of nuclear factor of activated T cells c1 ...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Ma C,Geng B,Zhang X,Li R,Yang X,Xia Y

更新日期：2020-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate the role of miRNA-339-5p in pancreatic cancer cell invasion and migration. MATERIAL AND METHODS The differences between exosomal miRNAs of PANC02 and PANC02-H7 were studied by microarray analysis. We measured miRNA-339-5p expression in different groups; differences in cell in...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Yu Z,Zhao S,Wang L,Wang J,Zhou J

更新日期：2019-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim was to determine the effectiveness of continuous aminophylline infusion on refractory bronchospasm in long-term mechanically ventilated neonates. CASE REPORT:Presented are seven newborns with gestational ages from 24 to 38 weeks and mean age at treatment of 29.7 days. All were mechanically ventilate...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Migliori C,Garzoli E,Spinoni V,Chirico G

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to identify the predictors of deterioration in sagittal balance in patients with adult scoliosis following long fusion arthrodesis to L5. MATERIAL AND METHODS A retrospective clinical study included 63 patients with adult scoliosis who underwent long fusion arthrodesis to L5, betwe...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Gao X,Wang L,Yan C,Gao Y,Shen Y

更新日期：2018-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Gonadal steroids are known to be of prime importance in the normal maintenance of brain function. Data from epidemiological studies suggest that the decline in estrogen following menopause may increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. There is accumulating epidemiological evidence for neuroprotection by estroge...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Członkowska A,Ciesielska A,Joniec I

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate the correlation of brain perfusion with white matter hyperintensity (WMH), brain atrophy, and cognition in patients with moderate to severe posterior cerebral artery stenosis (PCAS). MATERIAL AND METHODS 65 patients with memory decline as the main complaint and no history of ...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Liu M,Nie ZY,Li RR,Zhang W,Wang H,He YS,Zhao LJ,Li YX

更新日期：2018-08-17 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Alzheimer disease (AD) is a common and fatal subtype of dementia that remains a challenge to diagnose and treat. This study aimed to identify potential biomarkers that influence the prognosis of AD. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 6 gene expression profiles from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database we...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Liu L,Wu Q,Zhong W,Chen Y,Zhang W,Ren H,Sun L,Sun J

更新日期：2020-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate intracoronary nicorandil treatment on the no-reflow phenomenon (NRP) during primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and to compare nicorandil with sodium nitroprusside. MATERIAL AND METHODS Pati...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Qi Q,Niu J,Chen T,Yin H,Wang T,Jiang Z

更新日期：2018-05-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We used an animal model of experimental varicocele to investigate the effects on the ipsilateral testis during the progression of experimental varicocele in rat. MATERIAL/METHODS:Experimental varicocele was induced by partial ligation of the left renal vein in rats. Rats in each control group were subjected...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Zheng Y,Zhang X,Zhou J,Cheng F,Zhou B

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Magnetic resonance proton spectroscopy ((1)H MRS) is a non-invasive method that provides in vivo measurement of metabolic concentrations in body tissue. However, relatively little is known about the potential of 1H MR spectroscopy for the quantification of liver metabolites. The aim of this study was to dete...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Tarasów E,Siergiejczyk L,Panasiuk A,Kubas B,Dzienis W,Prokopowicz D,Walecki J

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies have reported the association of PTPN2 gene with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) in many populations but not in the Chinese Han population. Therefore, the goal of our study was to replicate the reported association between 2 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs; rs478582 and rs2542151) in th...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Peng H,Li J,Chen X,Zhou X,Zhu W,Li F

更新日期：2015-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Patient-specific instruments have recently gained attention for ensuring the accuracy of osteotomy and correct alignment in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). We aimed to report our experience with TKA performed by using CT-based 3D model of cutting guides in our clinic. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 36 patie...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Çalbıyık M

更新日期：2017-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Tumors arising in the lungs are in over 90% bronchogenic carcinomas that have been attributed predominantly to tobacco smoking, asbestos or air pollution but little is known about endogenous factors that could facilitate their development and invasiveness. The lungs originate embryologically from the same ...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Gocyk W,Nikliński T,Olechnowicz H,Duda A,Bielański W,Konturek PC,Konturek SJ

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Small bowel obstruction cased by paracecal hernia is rare, and the condition is difficult to diagnose preoperatively. We herein report a case of paracecal hernia that was successfully diagnosed and treated with laparoscopic surgery. CASE REPORT:A 74-year-old man admitted our hospital. His previous medical h...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Hirokawa T,Hayakawa T,Tanaka M,Okada Y,Sawai H,Takeyama H,Manabe T

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Pedicle screw fixation is one of the most commonly used methods in spine surgery. We introduce a surgical robot system from China based on 3-dimensional fluoroscopy imaging and compare it with the commonly used O-arm navigation system. We study the differences in accuracy, safety, and clinical effect in aux...

journal_title：Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

authors： Du J,Gao L,Huang D,Shan L,Wang W,Fan Y,Hao D,Yan L

更新日期：2020-09-12 00:00:00