Association of increased QTc dispersion and right ventricular hypertrophy.

abstract：:BACKGROUND During total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in varus knee deformities, reduction osteotomy (RO) and medial soft tissue release are alternative techniques to aid in achieving deformity correction. In this study, we investigated the effect of RO compared to extensive medial soft tissue release (ER) on clinical outco...

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

authors： Zan P,Fan L,Liu K,Yang Y,Hu S,Li G

更新日期：2017-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：:There are contradictory reports in current world literature regarding incidence of perforated peptic ulcers and male to female ratio in recent years. Old concepts of seasonal periodicity are being questioned. In our report we analyze what is changing with regard to demographical data of patients affected, incidence of...

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

authors： Janik J,Chwirot P

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Long-term treatment of haloperidol, a neuroleptic, induces neurodegeneration specifically in the striatum (caudate and putamen), which plays an important role in the development of orofacial dyskinesia, a putative model of tardive dyskinesia (TD). This study investigated the protective effects of a concomita...

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

authors： Batool F,Shah AH,Ahmed SD,Saify ZS,Haleem DJ

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Although 5-Flourouracil(5-FU) is used as the first-choice treatment for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), it is associated with acquired and intrinsic resistance. Hyperactivation of mTOR signaling has been linked to tumorigenesis and chemoresistance in HCC. The aim of this study was to evaluate and c...

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

authors： Zhang Y,Jia QA,Kadel D,Zhang XF,Zhang QB

更新日期：2018-05-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to measure glenohumeral joint (GHJ) parameters via the anterior access through ultrasound and to compare to data from posterior and inferior accesses. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Twenty healthy controls (M: F=15: 5, aged 45.1±11.2 years) and 16 patients (M: F=5: 11, aged 54.6±14.7 years) ...

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

authors： Rozin AP,Toledano K,Dagan A,Balbir-Gurman A

更新日期：2015-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 70-year-old woman with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction of the anterior wall, complicated by ventricular septal rupture (two septal defects--VSDs) with symptoms of cardiogenic shock. After 6 weeks of conservative treatment with inotropes and intra-aortic balloon support, the patient u...

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

authors： Stępień-Wojno M,Konopka A,Marona M,Greszata L,Dyk W,Stępińska J

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND The anti-microbial protein cathelicidin LL-37 plays an important role in the pathogenesis of psoriasis by inducing inflammation. Our previous study showed that the chlamydial plasmid-encoded protein pGP3 forms a stable complex with LL-37 to neutralize its pro-inflammatory activity. Here, we explored whether...

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

authors： Hou S,Xu R,Zhu C,Shan S,Han L,Wang H

更新日期：2018-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND As a type of primary malignant bone tumor, osteosarcoma has high incidence and poor prognosis, and is predisposed for pulmonary metastasis. The abnormal expression of P15 gene directly participates in the invasion of various cancers. Therefore, this study investigated the gene mutation of P15 in both primar...

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

authors： Yu C,Wang W

更新日期：2016-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We aimed to measure the levels of inflammatory markers and neopterin in obese and non-obese patients with PCOS by using 2 separate control groups with matching body mass index (BMI). MATERIAL AND METHODS:A total of 60 women of reproductive age with (n=30) and without (n=30) PCOS were included in this study....

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

authors： Agacayak E,Tunc SY,Sak S,Basaranoglu S,Yüksel H,Turgut A,Gul T

更新日期：2015-08-20 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Osteoporosis is a common osteopathy, resulting in fractures, especially in elder people. Sesamin has many pharmacological effects, including supplying calcium. However, how sesamin might prevent osteoporosis is still under study. MATERIAL AND METHODS Bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) extracted from rat femu...

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

authors： Ma ZP,Zhang ZF,Yang YF,Yang Y

更新日期：2019-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To observe the effect of QiShenYiQi pill (QSYQ) on experimental autoimmune myocarditis rats, and to explore its mechanism of action. MATERIAL/METHODS:Lewis rats underwent the injection of myocardial myosin mixed with Freund's complete adjuvant were randomized into 3 groups: model, valsartan, and QSYQ groups...

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

authors： Lv S,Wu M,Li M,Wang Q,Xu L,Wang X,Zhang J

更新日期：2016-03-06 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to discuss the possible roles and clinical value of 2 circRNAs (hsa_circ_0049224 and has_circ_0049220) in SLE patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS Reverse-transcription real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was conducted to detect the expressions of hsa_circ_0049224, has_circ_0049...

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

authors： Zhang C,Huang J,Chen Y,Shi W

更新日期：2018-04-02 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of sevoflurane on cancer immunosurveillance and metastasis in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). MATERIAL AND METHODS NCI-H23 cells, a human NSCLC cell line, were incubated with or without sevoflurane at the concentrations of 0, 12.5, 25, 50, 100, an...

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

authors： Jeon S,Kim HK,Kwon JY,Baek SH,Ri HS,Choi HJ,Cho HR,Lee YS,Kim JY,Kim J,Bae J,Lee HJ

更新日期：2020-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：:We have retracted this publication because we were informed that an image used by the authors was copied from the following article: J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2011 Nov; 50(5): 441-445. Minimally Invasive Multi-Level Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Using a Percutaneously Inserted Spinal Fixation System: Technical Tips,...

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

authors： Liu X,Li G,Wang J,Zhang H

更新日期：2020-04-09 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND To investigate the effect of the BMP/Smad signaling pathway on fracture healing and osteogenic ability in senile osteoporotic fracture on humans and rats. MATERIAL AND METHODS Sixty-two patients and well-matched normal controls were enrolled for clinical observation. A rat model of senile osteoporotic fract...

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

authors： Liu DB,Sui C,Wu TT,Wu LZ,Zhu YY,Ren ZH

更新日期：2018-06-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lipolytic enzymes, such as lipase, phospholipase A(2), lipoprotein lipase, and hormone-sensitive adipocyte lipase are probably implicated in the pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis. The increased activity of these enzymes can cause specific changes in fatty acid composition, both to free fatty acid (FFA) and ...

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

authors： Panek J,Sztefko K,Drozdz W

更新日期：2001-09-01 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 The protein 4.1 family is a family of cytoskeletal proteins that play an important role in maintaining normal cell morphology and cell adhesion, migration, division, and intercellular signaling. The main aim of this study was to explore the prognostic significance of the protein 4.1 family in breast cancer ...

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

authors： Feng G,Guo K,Yan Q,Ye Y,Shen M,Ruan S,Qiu S

更新日期：2019-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND This study was conducted to analyze the activity of masticatory muscles depending on the presence of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) when foods of various hardness are masticated. MATERIAL AND METHODS We enrolled 20 subjects (13 men and 7 women) who met our selection criteria, and they were divided ...

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

authors： Cho GH,Lee Y

更新日期：2020-03-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:New-onset atrial fibrillation is the most common form of rhythm disturbance following coronary artery bypass grafting surgery (CABG). It is still unclear which factors have a significant impact on its occurrence after this procedure. The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical predictors of postoperative ...

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

authors： Tadic M,Ivanovic B,Zivkovic N

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND A urine albumin to creatinine ratio (UACR) >30 mg/g is considered to represent albuminuria, but in type 2 diabetes mellitus, even low-grade albuminuria is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to investigate the effects of metformin and acarbose treatment on urine albumi...

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

authors： Pan Q,Xu Y,Yang N,Gao X,Liu J,Yang W,Wang G

更新日期：2018-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Dental age is less affected than the bone age by nutritional and hormonal factors. The assessment of dental age in children is of value in clinical and forensic practice. The aims of this study were to compare the Demirjian method and the Willems method in the assessment of dental age in children in Poland ...

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

authors： Sobieska E,Fester A,Nieborak M,Zadurska M

更新日期：2018-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Endometrial carcinoma (EC) is a type of female reproductive malignant tumor, the incidence of which is generally 20~30%. Multiple factors and genes are involved in the regulation of EC occurrence and progression. This study aimed to measure the expressions of MACC1 and c-Myc in EC patients to analyze their ...

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

authors： Zhang Q,Xu P,Lu Y,Dou H

更新日期：2018-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND The purpose of our study was to determine the effects and mechanisms of honokiol on human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive gastric cancer cells by in vitro study. MATERIAL AND METHODS We measured HER2 expression in different gastric cancer cell lines by real-time quantitative polymerase ch...

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

authors： Yan Y,Xu J,Mao G

更新日期：2020-08-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Water immersion stress (WIS) in rats causes decrease in deformability of red blood cells (RBC). We hypothesize that this phenomenon is mediated by reactive oxygen species. Since tirilazad mesylate (U74006F) is a potent scavenger of free oxygen radicals, the aim of this study was to investigate possible influ...

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

authors： Chmiel B,Grabowska-Bochenek R,Piskorska D

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND This study investigated the influence of surgical timing on the treatment of terrible triad of the elbow (TTE). MATERIAL AND METHODS After exclusion, 63 patients were enrolled in this study: 20 patients were classified into the emergency group (group A, within 24 h after injury), 26 into the early surgery g...

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

authors： Zhou C,Lin J,Xu J,Lin R,Chen K,Sun S,Kong J,Shui X

更新日期：2018-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Establishing a shunt-induced pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) model in mice would be of great scientific value, but no such models have been reported to date. Here, we established a shunt-associated PAH in mice to investigate the characteristics of pulmonary vascular remodeling, which provides a new pl...

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

authors： Zhang M,Feng Z,Huang R,Sun C,Xu Z

更新日期：2018-03-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:All Staphylococcus aureus isolated during 2003-2006 at a university hospital in Thessalia, central Greece, from ulcerative upper-extremity infections were tested for the presence of PVL gene and for possible clonal relationship to validate the role of PVL toxin in the clinical features of these infections an...

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

authors： Dailiana ZH,Rigopoulos N,Varitimidis SE,Poultsides L,Petinaki E,Malizos KN

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relevance, structure, focus, form, and content of modern clinical case reporting and case series research may be seen and understood only in the context of evaluation in medicine and surgery today. The benefits and effectiveness of surgery remain at the core of evaluation in surgery. Surgical errors evaluation is ...

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

authors： Jenicek M

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper is being retracted based on publishers' legal criteria. We have received notification from the author, Yonghui Shen, that he had added Dr. Wei Zhang (the first author) as a co-author fraudulently, without his permission or authorization, and that he falsified the confirmation from Dr. Zhang. Dr. Wei Zhang h...

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

authors： Zhang W,Chen L,Jiang Y,Shen Y

更新日期：2018-08-24 00:00:00