Clinical Features of Infertile Men Carrying a Chromosome 9 Translocation.

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：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：:To evaluate the clinical value of serum α-L-fucosidase (AFU), 5'-nucleotidase (5'-NT) and alpha fetoprotein (AFP) as biomarkers for primary hepatocellular carcinoma (PHC) diagnosis. METHODS:Thirty six primary hepatocellular carcinoma (PHC) patients and 36 healthy controls were recruited in this study from February 20...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Junna Z,Gongde C,Jinying X,Xiu Z

更新日期：2017-10-11 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

abstract：:To investigate the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic splenectomy and portaazygous devascularization, we studied laparoscopic splenectomy and porto-azygos devascularization patients within the peri-operative period. Clinical data and curative effect are detailed alongside statistical analysis. The laparoscopic splene...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Fengyong W,Yuanshui S,Zhangbing,Yuewu W,Weihua Z,Jianfeng S,Qi W,Jinming L,Ji X,Zaiyuan Y

更新日期：2015-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To explore the clinical significance and mechanisms of altered miRNAs in squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck (SCCHN) and provide references for SCCHN diagnosis and prognosis. Method:Differential expressed miRNAs (DEMs) in SCCHN were screened through gene expression omnibus (GEO) DataSets and verified by...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Zhao L,Tian C,Xiao E,Du J,Liang J,Chen X,Chi W

更新日期：2020-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of miR-181a-5p in sepsis, and to further explore the molecular mechanism. RAW 264.7 cells were stimulated with 1 μg/ml LPS for 4 hours. Firstly, qRT-PCR and ELISA was adopted to evaluate the expression of miR-181a-5p and p ro-inflammatory cytokines in RAW 264.7 macrophage...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Huang Z,Xu H

更新日期：2019-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：Aim:To compare the clinical effectiveness of the two most commonly used LMWHs, dalteparin (DALT) and enoxaparin (ENOX), in thromboprophylaxis of elective total hip replacement (THR) or total knee replacement (TKR). Material and methods:To the prospective, randomized study were included 66 adult patients qualified to u...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Biławicz J,Lipa M,Wielgos M

更新日期：2020-10-12 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：:The term vein of Galen aneurysm is related to a group of different vascular anomalies, with one common distinction being the dilatation of the vein of Galen. It represents a rear vascular anomaly, whose incidence is yet unknown, although some authors suggest numbers around 1:25000 deliveries. It accounts for only 1% o...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Crnogorac S,Bozaric AV

更新日期：2017-12-05 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：: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：:Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most diagnosed cancer in Western male population. In this study, we insert mK5 (the mutational kringle5 of human plasminogen) into a DD3-promoted (differential display code 3) oncolytic adenovirus to construct OncoAd.mK5.DD3. E1A.dE1B, briefly, OAd.DD3.mK5. DD3 is one of the most pr...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Hao J,Xie W,Li H,Li R

更新日期：2018-12-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Responsibility means responding to the damaging consequences of technical work and in this binding perspective the general principles of guilt in genetic diagnostics and related activities are not different from any other medical performance. Performing a genetic test however, especially when it has predictive charact...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Bin P,Conti A,Capasso E,Fedeli P,Ceccarelli P,Policino F,Casella C,Delbon P

更新日期：2018-08-24 00:00:00

abstract：:The most undesired complication of renal angiomyolipoma (AML) is bleeding. Because of tumor rupture, the bleeding can spread to the retroperitoneal field and can be severe enough to be life threatening. We report a case of retroperitoneal hemorrhage caused by a ruptured AML that was successfully treated with transarte...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Kervancioglu S,Yilmaz F

更新日期：2015-04-02 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：: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：: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：Objective:Elevation of serum high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) level has been demonstrated as a risk factor for varying diseases, as well as a biomarker for predicting recovery after operation of lumber disc herniation. Our objective was to investigate the relationship between serum hs-CRP and sacroiliac (SI...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Liu TJ,Chang CC,Chen LC,Chu HY,Hsu CS,Chang ST

更新日期：2018-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Lipoma is a benign tumour originating from mature adipose tissue. It can occur in any place in the body where adipose tissue is located. Intraosseous lipoma is a very rare bone tumour. The authors present an infrequent case involving intraosseous lipoma of the mandible in a 32-year old man and provide a review of case...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Waśkowska J,Wójcik S,Koszowski R,Drozdzowska B

更新日期：2017-03-29 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：:An 85-year-old female suffered pelvic fracture, multiple rib fractures, right hemopneumothorax, and blunt abdominal aortic injury in a traffic accident. After transfer to our hospital, transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) was performed immediately for hemorrhage from the bilateral internal iliac arteries. Enhance...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Murata M,Aoki M,Hagiwara S,Sekihara M,Kohri T,Shibuya K,Koike N,Miyazaki D,Oshima K

更新日期：2018-05-24 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:The aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic value of PET/CT for metastatic lymph nodes in cervical cancer patients. Methods:Searching in the databases including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library and Google Scholar about non-invasive modalities for detecting lymph nodes metastases during...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Ruan J,Zhang Y,Ren H

更新日期：2018-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：:There are many determinants of vancomycin clearance, but these have not been analyzed separately in populations with different levels of renal function, which could be why some important factors have been missed. The aim of our study was to compare the pharmacokinetic parameters and factors that may affect vancomycin ...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Zaric RZ,Milovanovic J,Rosic N,Milovanovic D,Zecevic DR,Folic M,Jankovic S

更新日期：2018-10-22 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：: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：:We aimed to investigate the CXCL13 concentration of the serum and cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-negative latent syphilis patients with treatment failure and explore the change in CXCL13 after treatment. Sixty-eight latent syphilis patients with treatment failure (failure group), 68 ...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Zhang Y,Wang J,Wei Y,Liu H,Wu C,Qu B,Yan Y

更新日期：2020-07-10 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：: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：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the expression and correlations of liver X receptor alpha (LXRa) and its target gene sterol regulatory element-binding protein-1c (SREBP-1c) in placentas of preeclampsia (PE) and their significance in PE. METHODS:Pregnancies were divided into two groups, 60 cases (29 cases of mild and 31 cases of...

journal_title：Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland)

authors： Jianhua L,Xueqin M,Jifen H

更新日期：2016-08-13 00:00:00