Plastination: ethical and medico-legal considerations.

abstract：Objective:To observe and analyze the effect of color doppler ultrasonography (CDU) in uterine arterial embolization (UAE). Methods:160 cases of patients with uterine fibroid were selected in this study. CDU were performed on all patients before UAE as well as 5-9 days and 3-6 months after UAE, so as to observe the sha...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Jinhe R

更新日期：2017-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Performing accurate diagnosis using computed tomography (CT) in emergency medicine may reduce mortality rates in various diseases. In this observational, correlational and cross-sectional study, we conducted multiple regression analyses to investigate the relationship between CT utilization rates and mortality. In add...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Imai S,Akahane M,Konishi Y,Imamura T

更新日期：2018-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the most dangerous cancers in humans is Melanoma. However, early detection of melanoma can help us to cure it completely. This paper presents a new efficient method to detect malignancy in melanoma via images. At first, the extra scales are eliminated by using edge detection and smoothing. Afterwards, the propo...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Razmjooy N,Sheykhahmad FR,Ghadimi N

更新日期：2018-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (PLCH) is a rare disease. From the insidious onset and nonspecific manifestations, it is difficult to diagnose PLCH. To help improve the diagnosis and therapy options of adult PLCH, we present this case report and literature review about a confusing case of PLCH. In this report,...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Li Y,Zhen W,Costable U,Jun X,Zhe R,YuPing M

更新日期：2016-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The chief aim of this study was to analyze secondary healthcare providers' efficiency, focusing on the efficiency analysis of Slovene general hospitals. We intended to present a complete picture of technical, allocative, and cost or economic efficiency of general hospitals. METHODS:We researched the aspects of effici...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Blatnik P,Bojnec Š,Tušak M

更新日期：2017-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) is a cyclic 19 amino acid orexigenic hypothalamic peptide. MCH is located in the lateral and dorsal hypothalamus, as well as in the zona incerta. In mammals MCH increases food intake, contributes to regulation of energy balance, temperature, reproductive function, endocrine homeosta...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Bencze J,Pocsai K,Murnyák B,Gergely PA,Juhász B,Szilvássy Z,Hortobágyi T

更新日期：2018-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Internal carotid artery (ICA) supraclinoid segment aneurysms extending into the sellar region and leading to pituitary dysfunction are a rare occurrence. To date, long-term follow up of pituitary function 2 years post-treatment has never been reported. Herein, we present a case of pituitary dysfunction due to an unrup...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Qi M,Ye M,Li M,Zhang P

更新日期：2018-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Cervical cancer remains an important cause of women morbidity and mortality. The progression of cervical pathology correlates with the HPV integration into the host genome. However, the data on the viral integration status in cervical dysplasias are controversial. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the statu...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Gudleviciene Z,Kanopiene D,Stumbryte A,Bausyte R,Kirvelaitis E,Simanaviciene V,Zvirbliene A

更新日期：2014-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of bevacizumab (BEV) in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with brain metastases (BM) by performing meta-analyses of response and survival indices. Seventeen studies were included. BEV treatment was associated with a lower new BM incidence (hazard ...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Liang P,Wang YD,Wei ZM,Deng QJ,Xu T,Liu J,Luo N,Hou J

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Convolutional neural networks (CNNs) are a branch of deep learning which have been turned into one of the popular methods in different applications, especially medical imaging. One of the significant applications in this category is to help specialists make an early detection of skin cancer in dermoscopy and can reduc...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Zhang L,Gao HJ,Zhang J,Badami B

更新日期：2020-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the value of individual and combined measurement of human epididymis protein 4 (HE4) and cancer antigen 125 (CA-125) in the diagnosis of ovarian cancer. METHODS:A clinical case-control study was performed in which the levels of serum HE4 and CA-125 of subjects with malignant, borderline, benign o...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Zheng LE,Qu JY,He F

更新日期：2016-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Our study aimed to find out the views of nurses working in neonatal intensive care units about the limits of professional competencies and to identify situations where the limits are crossed. Methods:The research employed the focus group method. For this research we had three focus groups with nurses working in neona...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Skorobogatova N,Žemaitienė N,Šmigelskas K,Tamelienė R,Markūnienė E,Stonienė D

更新日期：2018-10-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Three-dimensional (3D) cell cultures were created with the use of fur keratin associated proteins (F-KAPs) as scaffolds. The procedure of preparation F-KAP involves combinations of chemical activation and enzymatic digestion. The best result in porosity and heterogeneity of F-KAP surface was received during pepsin dig...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Bochynska-Czyz M,Redkiewicz P,Kozlowska H,Matalinska J,Konop M,Kosson P

更新日期：2020-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：:The large epidemiological studies demonstrated that atrial fibrillation is correlated with high mortality and adverse events in patients with acute myocardial infarction. The aim of this study was to determinate predictors of atrial fibrillation develop during the hospital period in patients with acute myocardial infa...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Vukmirović M,Bošković A,Tomašević Vukmirović I,Vujadinovic R,Fatić N,Bukumirić Z,Vukmirović F

更新日期：2017-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Individualized therapies targeting epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations show promises for the treatment of non small-cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC). However, disease progression almost invariably occurs 1 year after tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) treatment. The most prominent mechanism of acquired resistanc...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Wang Y,Guo Z,Li Y,Zhou Q

更新日期：2016-03-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a particularly aggressive subtype known for its extremely high drug resistance, progression, poor prognosis, and lack of clear therapeutic targets. Researchers are aiming to advance TNBC treatment worldwide. In the past 2-3 years, more positive results have emerged in the clinic...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Shen M,Pan H,Chen Y,Xu YH,Yang W,Wu Z

更新日期：2020-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy rendered with a single dose of live attenuated measles, rubella, mumps, and varicella containing vaccine. We inoculated healthcare workers (HCWs) with a single dose of vaccine to a disease lacking in antibody titer for those not meeting the criteria of our hospital...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Ogawa T,Uchiyama-Nakamura F,Sugata-Tsubaki A,Yamada Y,Uno K,Kasahara K,Maeda K,Konishi M,Mikasa K

更新日期：2016-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) LINC00152 (CYTOR) has been reported to be upregulated and to serve as a diagnostic biomarker in multiple types of cancers, including laryngeal squamous cell cancer (LSCC). However, the functional role and molecular mechanisms of LINC00152 in LSCC progression need to be further inv...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Zheng X,Dong S,Sun L,Xu J,Liu J,Hao R

更新日期：2020-03-26 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Many factors contribute to successful nerve reconstruction. The correct technique of anastomosis is one of the key elements that determine the final result of a surgery. The aim of this study is to examine how useful an electromyography (EMG) can be as an objective intraoperative anastomosis assessment metho...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Czapla N,Bargiel P,Petriczko J,Kotrych D,Krajewski P,Prowans P

更新日期：2020-06-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In Parkinson's disease (PD), a resting tremor of the thumb may affect the flexor pollicis longus (FPL) and influence hand functions. We investigated the relationship between FPL tendon thickness and hand function in PD patients and compared these characteristics with those in healthy controls. METHODS:The...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Toktas H,Dundar U,Kusbeci ÖY,Ulasli AM,Toy O,Oruc S

更新日期：2016-02-19 00:00:00

abstract：:The goal of this study is to evaluate therapeutic trends for several diseases that represent risk factors for stroke. The relative frequency of therapy with compounds that influence the risk factors for stroke was monitored in a group of 3,290 patients who were hospitalised in the Stroke Unit at the University Hospita...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Simunek L,Krajickova D,Vysata O,Valis M

更新日期：2015-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Cardiac arrest related to nerve blockade using a local anaesthetic is a rare event. We report a case of bupivacaine severe cardiovascular toxicity following cervical paravertebral nerve block. Case presentation:A 44-year-old female was admitted to Republican Vilnius University Hospital, with symptoms of sus...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Vosylius S,Uvarovas V,Svediene S,Satkauskas I

更新日期：2019-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim of the study is to highlight difficulties faced by an inexperienced surgeon in approaching endorectal-ultrasound, trying to define when learning curve can be considered complete. A prospective analysis was conducted on endorectal-ultrasound performed for subperitoneal rectal adenocarcinoma staging in the period fr...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Surace A,Ferrarese A,Gentile V,Bindi M,Cumbo J,Solej M,Enrico S,Martino V

更新日期：2016-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Arginine vasopressin can bind to high-affinity vasopressin V1a receptors in human leukocytes. This study aims to investigate the effects of arginine vasopressin on migration and chemotaxis of neutrophils and oxygen free radical release by human leukocytes. Neutrophils and monocytes were obtained from peripheral blood ...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Wiedermann FJ,Watzinger K,Stichlberger M,Joannidis M,Kaehler C,Lederer W

更新日期：2018-05-09 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:We hypothesized that the current criteria may be unsuitable for lacunar pontine infarctions (LPI) diagnosis and that size criteria may indicate different stroke mechanisms. Methods:A total of 102 patients with isolated pontine infarctions were divided into a parent artery disease (PAD) and non-PAD groups accor...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Yang L,Qin W,Li Y,Yang S,Gu H,Hu W

更新日期：2020-03-08 00:00:00

abstract：:An intact hepatic artery is the gateway to successful hepato-biliary surgery. Introduction of laproscopic cholecystectomy (LC) has stimulated a renewed interest in the anatomy of hepatic artery. In this case report we have highlighted importance of variations of right hepatic artery in terms of origin and course We pr...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Martino V,Ferrarese A,Bindi M,Marola S,Gentile V,Rivelli M,Ferrara Y,Enrico S,Berti S,Solej M

更新日期：2015-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Microsatellite instability (MSI) is an important factor in the development of various cancers as an identifier of a defective DNA mismatch repair system. The objective of our study was to define the association between microsatellite instability status and traditional clinicopathologic characteristics of endometrioid ...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Kanopiene D,Vidugiriene J,Valuckas KP,Smailyte G,Uleckiene S,Bacher J

更新日期：2014-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：:During radiotherapy treatment for cervical cancer, up to 84% of patients exhibit some form of acute radiation toxicity (ART). The primary aim of this clinical study is to determine the impact of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, β-blockers and other risk factors such as the patient's anatomical character...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Radojevic MZ,Tomasevic A,Karapandzic VP,Milosavljevic N,Jankovic S,Folic M

更新日期：2020-09-02 00:00:00

abstract：:[This corrects the article on p. 479 in vol. 14, PMID: 31231684.]. ...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Tb M,G T,A G,D A

更新日期：2020-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, an effective means for detecting cancer region through different types of medical image segmentation are presented and explained. We proposed a new method for cancer segmentation on the basis of fuzzy entropy with a level set (FELs) thresholding. The proposed method was successfully utilized to segment ...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Maolood IY,Al-Salhi YEA,Lu S

更新日期：2018-09-08 00:00:00