Use of a Smartphone Medical App Improves Complications and Quality of Life in Patients with Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Who Underwent Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy.

abstract：:BACKGROUND This study aimed to assess the correlation between the variability of the end-inspiratory and end-expiratory blood flow waveform and fluid responsiveness (FR) in traumatic shock patients who underwent mechanical ventilation by evaluating peripheral arterial blood flow parameters. MATERIAL AND METHODS A coho...

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

authors： Zhang Q,Shi XR,Shan Y,Wan J,Ju X,Song X,Fan C,Lu X,Sun J,Duan L,Lin Z,Liu J

更新日期：2021-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to explore the effect of metformin by inducing autophagy for enhancing functional recovery of peripheral nerve in rats with sciatic nerve crush injury. MATERIAL AND METHODS Autophagy was determined by electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, and Western blot analysis. Motor functio...

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

authors： Liu L,Tian D,Liu C,Yu K,Bai J

更新日期：2019-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Colon cancer is one of the most common malignant cancers and causes millions of deaths each year. There are still no effective treatments for colon cancer patients who are at advanced stage. Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) might be a good therapy target due to its widely-accepted roles in regulating mul...

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

authors： Li W,Xu J,Zhao J,Zhang R

更新日期：2017-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Functional dyspepsia (FD) refers to a group of upper gastrointestinal syndromes, subdivided into two types: postprandial distress syndrome (PDS) and epigastric pain syndrome (EPS). The etiology of FD remains unclear; however, unhealthy dietary habit is one potential underlying cause. We aim to explore the a...

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

authors： Xu JH,Lai Y,Zhuang LP,Huang CZ,Li CQ,Chen QK,Yu T

更新日期：2017-08-15 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:Hemicellulose containing nutritional supplements demonstrate benefits to the immune system in vitro and in vivo. Here we show that Natramune (PDS-2865) stimulates phagocytosis, nitric oxide production and boosts viability in J774A.1 murine machrophages. We also show that dietary supplementation with Natramun...

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

authors： Weeks BS,Perez PP

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the clinical efficacy of modular cementless stem and coated cementless long-stem prostheses in hip revision arthroplasty. MATERIAL AND METHODS Sixty-five patients with complete hip revision surgery data during January 2005 to March 2015 were selected from...

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

authors： Li H,Chen F,Wang Z,Chen Q

更新日期：2016-02-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malnutrition is an under-recognized problem in hospitalized patients. Despite systematic screening, the prevalence of malnutrition in the hospital did not decrease in the last few decades. The aim of our study was to evaluate the prevalence of malnutrition and to determine the explicit daily calorie intake o...

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

authors： Konturek PC,Herrmann HJ,Schink K,Neurath MF,Zopf Y

更新日期：2015-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to investigate susceptibility-weighted imaging (SWI) signal changes in different brain regions in a rabbit model of acute hemorrhagic anemia. MATERIAL/METHODS:Ten New Zealand white rabbits were used for construction of the model of acute hemorrhagic anemia. Signal intensities of SW...

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

authors： Xia J,Xie N,Feng Y,Yin A,Liu P,Zhou R,Lin F,Teng G,Lei Y

更新日期：2014-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of physical activity in a health-seeking life style is increasingly and frequently about the improvement of one's silhouette. This constitutes the problem that we are trying to resolve in this article--are physical activities a part of actions aimed at the reduction of weight in people trying to los...

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

authors： Lipowski M,Buliński L,Krawczyński M

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of maternal serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D, paraoxonase 1, and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in women having early spontaneous preterm birth without clinical chorioamnionitis. MATERIAL AND METHODS This study was prospectively administered in women referred t...

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

authors： Bozoklu Akkar O,Sancakdar E,Karakus S,Yildiz C,Akkar I,Arslan M,Sahin IO,Imir Yenicesu AG,Cetin A

更新日期：2016-04-13 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND The habit of khat (Catha Edulis Forskal) chewing is widely practiced in the southern regions of Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and East Africa. This social habit has tremendous effects on oral and general health of khat chewers. Khat may affect bacterial species in plaque biofilms on oral rehabilitation materials. Th...

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

authors： Al Moaleem MM,Porwal A,Al Ahmari NM,Shariff M,Homeida H,Khalid A

更新日期：2020-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Most surgeons, ourselves including, use retrograde cardioplegia in numerable operations in cardiac surgery. It is believed to be not only supplementary to antegrade, but also a unique alternative in special complicated cases. Regarding CABGs (coronary artery bypass grafts), many authors advocate its routine use togeth...

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

authors： Kouerinis IA,Manopoulos CG,Zografos GC,Apostolakis EI,Tsilimingas NB,Argiriou ME,Gorgoulis VG,Dedeilias PG,Tsoukas A,Bolos K,Tsangaris SG

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND In developed countries, prostate cancer (PCa) is a frequently diagnosed cancer with the second highest fatality rate. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a class of endogenous non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) stably expressed in cells and involved in a series of carcinomas. However, few research studies have reported on t...

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

authors： Dai Y,Li D,Chen X,Tan X,Gu J,Chen M,Zhang X

更新日期：2018-05-25 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:Acute retinal necrosis (ARN) is characterized by the triad of acute vitritis, peripheral necrotizing retinitis and vasculitis. CASE REPORT:We report a case of 54-year-old woman with bilateral acute retinal necrosis associated with neuroinfection. Her past medical history included renal transplantation, hype...

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

authors： Brydak-Godowska J,Szczepanik S,Ciszek M,Bialas D,Grzeszczyk M,Strzeleck D,Kecik D

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND Liver cancer is a common malignant tumor with poor prognosis. The present study sought to identify potential signatures that can predict the prognosis of patients with liver cancer. MATERIAL AND METHODS The RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) and clinical information of liver cancer patients were obtained from the Can...

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

authors： Zhang H,Zhuo C,Zhou D,Zhang M,Zhang F,Chen M,Xu S,Chen Z

更新日期：2020-02-09 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND In an atherosclerotic artery wall, monocyte-derived macrophages are the principal mediators that respond to pathogens and inflammation. The present study aimed to investigate potential genetic changes in gene expression between normal tissue-resident macrophages and atherosclerotic macrophages in the human ...

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

authors： Wang W,Zhang K,Zhang H,Li M,Zhao Y,Wang B,Xin W,Yang W,Zhang J,Yue S,Yang X

更新日期：2019-12-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Allergic diseases represent a major health threat to humans. Allergen-specific immunotherapy (SIT) is one of the significant approaches to the treatment of IgE-mediated allergy and its control. The mechanisms involved in SIT-induced responses are complex and still speculative. Immunological events associated...

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

authors： Svirshchevskaya EV,Viskova N,Shevchenko M,Alekseeva L,Marchenko A,Benevolensky S,Kurup VP

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Currently available treatment options for decompensated hepatitis B-induced liver cirrhosis are limited and largely ineffective. Recently, stem cell transplantation has emerged as a promising treatment for cirrhosis. The aim of this study was to determine whether autologous peripheral blood stem cell transpl...

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

authors： Cai T,Deng Q,Zhang S,Hu A,Gong Q,Zhang X

更新日期：2015-05-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to determine the effect of diabetic autonomic neuropathy (AN) on the incretin effect in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2). MATERIAL/METHODS:Forty patients with DM2 (20 with and 20 without AN) and 10 healthy controls were studied. The subjects underwent an oral glucose to...

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

authors： Kazakos KA,Sarafidis PA,Yovos JG

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is characterized by medically unexplained persistent or reoccurring fatigue lasting at least 6 months. CFS has a multifactorial pathogenesis in which oxidative stress (OS) plays a prominent role. Treatment is with a vitamin and mineral supplement, but this therapeutic option so...

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

authors： Maric D,Brkic S,Tomic S,Novakov Mikic A,Cebovic T,Turkulov V

更新日期：2014-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to assess the expression and mechanisms of fibroblast growth factor 4 in polydactyly of the thumb induced by cytarabine. MATERIAL AND METHODS Rats were intraperitoneally injected with cytarabine at different gestation periods (12.5 days, 13.5 days, and 14.5 days) to establish a pol...

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

authors： Zhao X,Yang W,Li G,Dong H,Hou J,Cao Z,Guan D

更新日期：2020-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim was to reveal the mechanism of hemolysis-induced acute pancreatitis and to evaluate the role of heme and heme oxygenase activity in inducing pancreatic inflammation in an experimental hemolysis model. MATERIAL/METHODS:Hemolytic anemia was induced in rats by intraperitoneal injection of 60 mg/kg acet...

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

authors： Saruç M,Yuceyar H,Turkel N,Ozutemiz O,Tuzcuoglu I,Ayhan S,Yuce G,Coker I,Huseyino A

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND In recent years, the incidence of gastric cancer (GC) has been increasing worldwide. Emerging evidence shows that microRNAs (miRs) may be involved in the pathogenesis of GC. Thus, this study explored the mediatory role of miR-495 in GC chemosensitivity, and investigated the mechanism by which it affects the...

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

authors： Li N,Han M,Zhou N,Tang Y,Tang XS

更新日期：2018-08-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Listening to music as a means of inducing a sense of calm and relaxation has been known for some time. Although these effects are robust, little research has been conducted into exploring the underlying neurochemical changes, which must occur to provide an individual with these objective sensations. MATERIA...

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

authors： Stefano GB,Zhu W,Cadet P,Salamon E,Mantione KJ

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Currently it is the hope of both patients and investigators that human progenitor cells and stem cells can be widely used to replace dysfunctional cells within a tissue. It is speculated that such cells may prove to have the potential to treat or cure a myriad of diseases, including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease...

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

authors： Prusa AR,Hengstschlager M

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND A prospective clinical study was conducted to assess different regimens of steroid therapy and preservation of hearing following cochlear implantation. MATERIAL AND METHODS Study participants were ≥18 years-of-age, with a cochlear duct length ≥27.1 mm measured by computed tomography (CT), with hearing sound...

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

authors： Skarżyńska MB,Skarżyński PH,Król B,Kozieł M,Osińska K,Gos E,Skarżyński H

更新日期：2018-04-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sore nipples are common during lactation and remain the major reason for failing to establish successful breastfeeding. To formulate a peppermint gel and to evaluate its effect on the prevention of nipple crack associated with breast-feeding, a randomized double-blinded clinical trial comparing the above for...

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

authors： Melli MS,Rashidi MR,Nokhoodchi A,Tagavi S,Farzadi L,Sadaghat K,Tahmasebi Z,Sheshvan MK

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The currently-available standardized music tests are not suitable for administration to young children and children with special needs because they are complicated and require verbal instructions and verbal responses. A test that was named the Non-Verbal Measurement of the Musical Responsiveness of Children,...

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

authors： Matsuyama K

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00