The Clinical Relevance of Fragile Histidine Triad Protein (FHIT) in Patients with Bladder Cancer.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Peroxidases are widely distributed and have been isolated from many higher-order plants, animal tissues, yeast and microorganisms. During measurements of peroxidase activities in samples of human plasma, we noticed the presence of a compound in the plasma which was interfering with the peroxidase assay. In t...

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

authors： Padiglia A,Medda R,Longu S,Pedersen JZ,Floris G

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Due to the difficulties involved in assessing adenoidal tissue and the nasopharyngeal airway in children, it is necessary to find an accurate pre-operative method of measuring these structures. MATERIAL/METHODS:We used acoustic rhinometry and endoscopy both to the evaluate results of surgical and medical tr...

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

authors： Modrzyński M,Mierzwinski J,Zawisza E,Piziewicz A

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Success in treating hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection with nucleoside analogues drugs is limited by the emergence of drug-resistant viral strains upon prolonged therapy. In addition to mutation patterns in the viral polymerase gene, host factors are assumed to contribute to failure of treatment in chronic HB...

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

authors： Stalke P,Rybicka M,Wróblewska A,Dreczewski M,Stracewska E,Smiatacz T,Bielawski KP

更新日期：2014-02-26 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND In thyroid nodules with indeterminate cytology, further clinical assessment aimed at ruling out malignancy is often mandatory. Ancillary imaging techniques and genetic mutation analysis can improve the risk stratification of such lesions, thereby facilitating the clinician's decision to undertaken surgery o...

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

authors： Gay S,Schiaffino S,Santamorena G,Massa B,Ansaldo G,Turtulici G,Giusti M,At The Policlinico San Martino Genoa TT

更新日期：2018-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intra-articular adhesion is a common complication in post-surgical knees. The formation of post-surgical joint adhesion could lead to serious conditions. All-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) is a physiological metabolite of vitamin A that has a wide range of biological activities. The aim of the study was to verif...

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

authors： Wang Y,Zhang C,Cheng H,Douglas P,Wang Z,Lu Y

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to explore the function and mechanism of peroxisome proliferator activated receptor agonist (PPARγ) in the toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2)/nod-like receptor with pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammatory corpuscle pathway of asthmatic mice. MATERIAL AND METHODS Eighteen female...

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

authors： Cheng Y,Li S,Wang M,Cheng C,Liu R

更新日期：2018-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High-frequency oscillations (ripples) are proposed to be involved in memory consolidation. Ripple oscillations persist in the absence of chemical synaptic transmission and inhibitors of gapjunctions were shown to block high-frequency oscillations in hippocampal slices. In this study we investigated the effec...

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

authors： Hosseinzadeh H,Asl MN,Parvardeh S,Tagi Mansouri SM

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of prosthetic material and framework design on the stress within dental implants and peripheral bone using finite element analysis (FEA). MATERIAL AND METHODS A mandibular implant-supported fixed dental prosthesis with different prosthetic materials [cob...

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

authors： Arinc H

更新日期：2018-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bloodstream infections (BSI) represent a major cause of hospital-acquired infections in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) patients. This study was designed to determine the prevalence, risk factors and outcomes of these infections in one local facility. MATERIAL/METHODS:All patients admitted to one PICU ...

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

authors： Grisaru-Soen G,Sweed Y,Lerner-Geva L,Hirsh-Yechezkel G,Boyko V,Vardi A,Keller N,Barzilay Z,Paret G

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Emotional state can be affected by different training loads. The aim of this study was to explore the changes of rat emotional state, as well as the mRNA and protein expressions of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors (NMDARs), postsynaptic density 95 (PSD-95), and kinesin family member 17 (KIF-17) in the hippoca...

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

authors： Ren H,Yu X,Yu L,Zhang Y,Xie H,Shi N,Chen L

更新日期：2017-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Spigelian hernia is a rare partial abdominal wall defect in the transversus abdominus aponeurosis or Spigelian fascia. We here report the case of a patient with incarcerated greater omentum in a Spigelian hernia. CASE REPORT:The patient presented with a six-hour history of nausea, constant abdominal pain, a...

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

authors： Zacharakis E,Papadopoulos V,Ganidou M,Zacharakis E

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Laryngeal cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors of the head and neck. Natural compounds in traditional Chinese medicine provide many valuable potential compounds for tumor chemotherapy. Esculetin, a coumarin derivative from several herbs, inhibits proliferation of many types of cancer cells, but...

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

authors： Zhang G,Xu Y,Zhou HF

更新日期：2019-10-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the main histologic form of lung cancer that affects human health, but biomarkers for therapeutic diagnosis and prognosis of the disease are currently lacking. The gene expression profile GSE18842 was downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus database in this prospective study, ...

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

authors： Liu X,Liu X,Li J,Ren F

更新日期：2019-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The receptor-binding cancer antigen expressed on SiSo cells (RCAS1) is a human tumor-associated antigen that has been considered to play a crucial role in tumor progression by enabling cancer cells to evade immune surveillance. The present study aimed to evaluate the clinical significance of RCAS1 expression...

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

authors： Theocharis S,Klijanienko J,Giaginis C,Rodriguez J,Jouffroy T,Girod A,Tsourouflis G,Sastre-Garau X

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common malignant tumor with high incidence and mortality worldwide. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between differentially expressed genes (DEGs), which may function as biomarkers for CRC prognosis and therapies, and the clinical outcome in patients with CR...

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

authors： Huang Z,Yang Q,Huang Z

更新日期：2018-07-05 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Effects of liver dysfunction on target-controlled infusion (TCI) with Marsh parameters of propofol remain poorly documented. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the performance of propofol TCI in a cohort of Chinese patients with severe hepatic insufficiency. MATERIAL AND METHODS We assigned 32 patien...

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

authors： Chi X,Pan J,Cai J,Luo G,Li S,Yuan D,Rui J,Chen W,Hei Z

更新日期：2018-09-30 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：BACKGROUND:Skin rubdown using a dry towel to scrub the whole body is a traditional procedure. Because massage therapy is effective in improving cellular immunity, skin rubdown may also have the similar effects. MATERIAL/METHODS:Sixteen bedridden old patients, who had suffered a cerebral stroke, were studied. Skin rubd...

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

authors： Iwama H,Akama Y

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lansoprazole (LAN) is a proton pump inhibitor drug (PPI) metabolized by the P-450 liver cytochrome (CYP-450) system. LAN is used in association with antimicrobial agents in Helicobacter pylori (HP) eradication therapy. The 13C-Aminopyrine breath test (ABT) is a non-invasive tool exploring liver CYP-450 metab...

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

authors： Malfatti F,Giannini E,Emanuela T,Polegato S,Podestà E,Fumagalli A,Cotelessa T,Chiarbonello B,Bellotti M,Botta F,Milazzo S,Testa R

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND This study analyzed the macular 3D-OCT images of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease (VKH) in uveitis, explored the characteristics of 3D-OCT images of the macular region of VKH, and assessed which characteristics contribute most to VKH diagnosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS The 3D-OCT examination of 25 cases of VKH was ...

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

authors： Zhao GL,Li RZ,Pang YH,Wang XQ,Peng HJ,Wei JF,Zhou Z

更新日期：2018-02-03 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND T follicular helper (Tfh) cells are a subgroup of activated CD4+ T cells in the germinal centers of secondary lymphoid organs, they play critical roles in the development of many chronic autoimmune inflammatory diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate whether circulating Tfh cells contribute to th...

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

authors： Cao G,Chi S,Wang X,Sun J,Zhang Y

更新日期：2019-04-25 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to assess the passive stiffness of the medial and lateral gastrocnemius (MG and LG), Achilles tendon (AT), and plantar fascia (PF) at different ankle and knee positions. MATERIAL AND METHODS Stiffness was assessed using a portable hand-held device (MyotonPRO). In 30 healthy partici...

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

authors： Huang J,Qin K,Tang C,Zhu Y,Klein CS,Zhang Z,Liu C

更新日期：2018-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical significance of NLRP3 and HMGB1 in patients with active ulcerative colitis. MATERIAL AND METHODS This was a prospective observational study which included a total of 62 cases with active ulcerative colitis during January 2017 to December 2018. The patien...

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

authors： Chen Y,Wu D,Sun L

更新日期：2020-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Oxidative DNA damage is associated with male infertility. The aim of this study was to evaluate the oxidative DNA damage of sperm cells and blood leukocytes and to determine the levels of MDA and NO levels in seminal and blood plasma of idiopathic infertile men. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study enrolled 52 pa...

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

authors： Taken K,Alp HH,Eryilmaz R,Donmez MI,Demir M,Gunes M,Aslan R,Sekeroglu MR

更新日期：2016-11-11 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: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:Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the breast is a rare neoplasm accounting for 0.1% of all malignant breast tumors and presenting most commonly as a painful breast mass. Compared with the more common histological forms of breast cancer, it has a more favorable prognosis and lymph node involvement or distant metast...

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

authors： Franceschini G,Terribile D,Scafetta I,Magno S,Fabbri C,Chiesa F,Di Leone A,Moschella F,Scaldaferri A,Fragomeni S,Vellone V,Mulè A,Masetti R

更新日期：2010-03-01 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:This study aimed to decrease the massive problem of cataract-related blindness and visual disability in rural areas of Yemen and reach more visually impaired and blind people to provide them with an improved standard of visual rehabilitation. MATERIAL/METHODS:From January 1999 to June 2006, 181,123 patients...

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

authors： Bamashmus MA,Al-Barrag AO

更新日期：2008-11-01 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