Dopamine D4 receptor gene DRD4 and its association with psychiatric disorders.

abstract：:Excessive drinking of alcohol is becoming a worldwide problem, and people have recognized that there exists a close relationship between chronic kidney disease (CKD) and alcohol consumption. However, there are many inconsistencies between experimental and clinical studies on alcohol consumption and kidney damage. The ...

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

authors： Fan Z,Yun J,Yu S,Yang Q,Song L

更新日期：2019-09-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus is rapidly increasing, worldwide and also in Hungary. Timely diagnosis and early treatment could be aided by targeted screening. Recognizing this, the Hungarian Diabetes Association initiated a risk-stratified screening with the involvement of primary care physician...

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

authors： Winkler G,Hídvégi T,Vándorfi G,Balogh S,Jermendy G

更新日期：2013-01-24 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND We investigated the frequency, clinical presentation, risk factors, and outcome after the first deep vein thrombosis (DVT) event. MATERIAL AND METHODS A retrospective study was conducted for patients with DVT between 2008 and 2012 with a 1-year follow-up. Patients were divided into 2 groups: single vs. recu...

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

authors： Asim M,Al-Thani H,El-Menyar A

更新日期：2017-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Focal adhesion kinase (FAK) is an enzyme of the tyrosine kinase group linked to signaling pathways between cells and the extracellular matrix. In tumor cells in vitro, FAK expression correlated with their ability for invasion and metastasis. Additionally, in vivo FAK has been implicated in malignant transfor...

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

authors： Theocharis SE,Klijanienko JT,Padoy E,Athanassiou S,Sastre-Garau XX

更新日期：2009-08-01 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 In previous studies, higher expression of PREX1 (PtdIns (3,4,5)P3-dependent Rac exchanger 1) has been detected in some subsets of breast cancer, and activation of PREX1 has been associated with tumor progression in vivo. However, an association between PREX1 and breast cancer prognosis has not been examined...

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

authors： Zhong Y,Zhang J,Zhou Y,Mao F,Lin Y,Xu Y,Guan J,Shen S,Pan B,Wang C,Peng L,Huang X,Li Y,Cao X,Sun Q

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim was to study the role of lipid peroxides, nitric oxide and anti-oxidants in pre-eclampsia and essential hypertension. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The study was done in 28 patients with pre-eclampsia and 30 patients of essential hypertension. The plasma concentrations of lipid peroxides as a measure of pr...

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

authors： Kumar CA,Das UN

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several HIV protease mutations, which are resistant to clinical HIV protease inhibitors (PIs), have been identified. There is a great need for second-generation PIs with different chemical structures and/or with an alternative mode of inhibition. Ginkgolic acid is a natural herbal substance and a major compo...

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

authors： Lü JM,Yan S,Jamaluddin S,Weakley SM,Liang Z,Siwak EB,Yao Q,Chen C

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To compare maternal and neonatal outcomes of term macrosomic and adequate for gestational age (AGA) pregnancies. MATERIAL/METHODS:A retrospective analysis was performed on all term singleton macrosomic (birth weight ≥4000 g) and AGA (birth weight >10th percentile and <4000 g) pregnancies delivered at our ho...

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

authors： Weissmann-Brenner A,Simchen MJ,Zilberberg E,Kalter A,Weisz B,Achiron R,Dulitzky M

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Total Cavopulmonary Connection (TCPC), used for repair of patients with single ventricle physiology, creates a passive system of blood flow into the pulmonary circulation where enhanced energy efficiency may lead to improved long term patient outcomes. Previous numerical and in vitro studies using steady...

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

authors： DeGroff CG,Shandas R

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Repetition disorder can be used as an important criterion for aphasia classification, and damaged arcuate fasciculus in the dominate hemisphere has been reported to be closely related to repetition disorder, but the underlying neurological mechanism remains unclear. MATERIAL AND METHODS Fifteen stroke patie...

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

authors： Wang H,Li S,Dai Y,Yu Q

更新日期：2020-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Problematic bacteria in the community include enterobacteria which produce extended-spectrum beta-lactamases. As yet there is no description of the prevalence of these bacteria in persons in the community in the Czech Republic. Therefore the main goal of this study was to determine the prevalence of ESBL-pos...

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

authors： Cekanová L,Kolár M,Chromá M,Sauer P,Sedlácková M,Koukalová D

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to determine whether there are differences in the 24-hour melatonin secretion profile between patients with major depression (MD) before and after clomipramine treatment, and a control group, and also whether or not there exist statistically significant differences in the melatonin ...

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

authors： Rabe-Jabłońska J,Szymańska A

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We evaluated changes in the levels of urinary 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) in patients undergoing mild hypothermia therapy and compared 8-OHdG expressions in those receiving whole-body cooling or selective head cooling. MATERIAL/METHODS:The subjects were 15 patients undergoing mild hypothermia therap...

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

authors： Ikeda K,Ikeda T,Taniuchi H,Suda S

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND This study investigated the effect of Astragalus polysaccharides (APS) on radiation-induced bystander effects (RIBE) in human bone mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) induced by irradiated A549 cells. MATERIAL AND METHODS A549 cells were irradiated with 2 Gy X-rays to obtain conditioned medium. BMSCs were incuba...

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

authors： Zhang L,Luo Y,Lu Z,He J,Wang L,Zhang L,Zhang Y,Liu Y

更新日期：2018-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND The STin2 VNTR polymorphism has a variable number of tandem repeats in intron 2 of the serotonin transporter gene. We aimed to explore the relationship between STin2 VNTR polymorphism and lifelong premature ejaculation (LPE). MATERIAL AND METHODS We recruited a total of 115 outpatients who complained of eja...

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

authors： Huang Y,Zhang X,Gao J,Tang D,Gao P,Peng D,Liang C

更新日期：2016-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although reactive lymphoid hyperplasia (RLH) can be found in various organs, including the gastrointestinal tract, orbit, lung, and skin, its occurrence in the liver is rare. CASE REPORT:We report the case of a 47-year-old RLH woman who was identified with RLH of the liver during clinical follow- up of prim...

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

authors： Fukuo Y,Shibuya T,Fukumura Y,Mizui T,Sai JK,Nagahara A,Tsukada A,Matsumoto T,Suyama M,Watanabe S

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We investigated the clinical value of serum levels of neuron-specific enolase (NSE) and human soluble protein-100β (S-100β) in acute cerebral infarction (ACI) patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A literature search of electronic databases identified relevant case-control studies that examined the correlations be...

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

authors： Li K,Jia J,Wang Z,Zhang S

更新日期：2015-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：:This article discusses the role of transcription factors in vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) gene expression. Angiogenesis is a complex and multilevel process of new capillary formation on the basis of already existing blood vessels. Physiologically, it is a very strictly regulated process, which results in a...

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

authors： Jośko J,Mazurek M

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to contrast the collapse values of the postoperative weight-bearing areas of different tantalum rod implant positions, fibula implantation, and core decompression model and to investigate the advantages and disadvantages of tantalum rod implantation in different ranges of osteonecro...

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

authors： Shi J,Chen J,Wu J,Chen F,Huang G,Wang Z,Zhao G,Wei Y,Wang S

更新日期：2014-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Platelet reactivity in patients on acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) therapy can be influenced by physiological or pathological conditions affecting ASA pharmacokinetics or pharmacodynamics. The mechanism of such variability in the therapeutic response to ASA, particularly in diabetic patients, is poorly understood...

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

authors： Postula M,Janicki PK,Rosiak M,Kaplon-Cieslicka A,Kondracka A,Trzepla E,Filipiak KJ,Kosior DA,Czlonkowski A,Opolski G

更新日期：2013-05-27 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and its comorbidities, including obesity, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia, are commonly associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide (GDLP) is one of the central bioactive components in Ganoderma lucidum with anti-inflammatory, ...

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

authors： Li HN,Zhao LL,Zhou DY,Chen DQ

更新日期：2020-04-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acetabular dysplasia (AD) is the main cause of hip osteoarthritis in Japan. A simple method to evaluate acetabular dysplasia would be helpful for early treatment or prevention of hip osteoarthritis. Acetabular dysplasia is reported to be associated with pathological transverse growth of the pelvis, indicatin...

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

authors： Okano K,Jingushi S,Ohfuji S,Sofue M,Hirota Y,Itoman M,Hamada Y,Shindo H,Takatori Y,Yamada H,Yasunaga Y,Ito H,Mori S,Owan I,Ohashi H,Yamaguchi K

更新日期：2014-01-26 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:There are many systemic complications of conventional selective renal arteriography (SRA), such as contrast-mediated nephropathy. Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography (CE-MRA) and renal artery Doppler ultrasonography (DUSG) have been used increasingly for renal artery stenosis (RAS). The aim of t...

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

authors： Turgutalp K,Kiykim A,Özhan O,Helvaci I,Ozcan T,Yildiz A

更新日期：2013-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Cataract is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Increasing evidence indicates that oxidative stress is an important risk factor contributing to the development of cataract. Moreover, the enhancement of the antioxidant defense system may be beneficial to prevent or delay the cataractogenesis. The ter...

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

authors： Qin L,Tao Y,Wang L,Chen H,Liu Y,Huang YF

更新日期：2016-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：:So far the treatment of chronic hepatitis B has been based on the use of numerous agents, particularly interferon alpha which proved the most effective. Attempts are made to introduce new therapeutic methods (antiviral agents--nucleoside analogues, immunotherapy--anti HBV vaccine, gene therapy) in order to obtain high...

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

authors： Lebensztejn DM,Kaczmarski M

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) is increasingly used worldwide, but comparisons of perioperative, functional, and oncologic outcomes among RARP, laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP), and open radical prostatectomy (ORP) remain inconsistent. MATERIAL AND METHODS Systematic literature searches...

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

authors： Du Y,Long Q,Guan B,Mu L,Tian J,Jiang Y,Bai X,Wu D

更新日期：2018-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Whether type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is independently associated with structural heart abnormalities is controversial because of confounders associated with T2DM. This study aimed to investigate echocardiographic features in patients with newly diagnosed T2DM, exploring changes in cardiac structure and f...

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

authors： Zhao Z,Hou C,Ye X,Cheng J

更新日期：2020-01-26 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection leads to life-threatening complications worldwide. Immunomodulation signals the response to virus clearance. The immune-suppressive molecule human leukocyte antigen-G (HLA-G) has been shown to function in inhibiting both innate and adaptive immune responses. The obj...

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

authors： Ding SX,Ma JB,Hu YR,Hu AR,Shen Q,Gao GS

更新日期：2016-04-26 00:00:00