Reevaluation of the effect of Dianxianning on seizure rate of refractory epilepsy as additive treatment in clinical practice.

abstract：:Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited disorder of hemoglobin in which the abnormal hemoglobin S polymerizes when deoxygenated. This polymerization of hemoglobin S not only results in hemolysis and vasoocclusion but also precipitates inflammation, oxidative stress and chronic organ dysfunction. Oxidative stress is ...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Owusu-Ansah A,Choi SH,Petrosiute A,Letterio JJ,Huang AY

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) is a novel minimally invasive surgical technique that is gaining popularity around the world. One of the most commonly performed procedures is single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC). Most reported techniques utilize special purpose-made access port and articulat...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Cui H

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Perioperative parecoxib administration reduces postoperative pain, opioid consumption, and adverse events in adult patients. However, the efficacy and safety of parecoxib in children remain unclear. This metaanalysis included related published studies to address this concern. Eight databases in the literature until Fe...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Bu X,Yang L,Zuo Y

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A total of 251 patients with epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) treated between 2002 and 2008 was retrospectively analyzed to investigate the long-term outcomes and prognostic factors of these patients, particularly those who underwent primary debulking surgery followed by platinum-based chemotherapy. Clinicopathological...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Fu Y,Wang X,Pan Z,Xie X

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ongoing pandemic of Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) is caused by a newly discovered β Coronavirus named severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). How long the adaptive immunity triggered by SARS-CoV-2 can last is of critical clinical relevance in assessing the probability of second infection ...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Tan Y,Liu F,Xu X,Ling Y,Huang W,Zhu Z,Guo M,Lin Y,Fu Z,Liang D,Zhang T,Fan J,Xu M,Lu H,Chen S

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent evidences suggested that cyclic guanosine monophosphate-specific phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitor represents an important therapeutic target for cardiovascular diseases. Whether and how it ameliorates cardiac fibrosis, a major cause of diastolic dysfunction and heart failure, is unknown. The purpose of this...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Gong W,Yan M,Chen J,Chaugai S,Chen C,Wang D

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Swallowing multiple magnets is not uncommon worldwide and it frequently leads to serious consequences. However, most patients fail to receive timely and correct diagnosis and treatment. A literature search was performed to establish an algorithm for these accidents by the authors to identify relevant articles publishe...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Liu S,Li J,Lv Y

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The teeth are highly differentiated chewing organs formed by the development of tooth germ tissue located in the jaw and consist of the enamel, dentin, cementum, pulp, and periodontal tissue. Moreover, the teeth have a complicated regulatory mechanism, special histologic origin, diverse structure, and important functi...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Zhai Q,Dong Z,Wang W,Li B,Jin Y

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect worldwide. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been implicated in many diseases. However, their involvement in CHD is not well understood. This study aimed to investigate the role of dysregulated lncRNAs in CHD. We used Gene Expression Omnibus data mining,...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Ma J,Chen S,Hao L,Sheng W,Chen W,Ma X,Zhang B,Ma D,Huang G

更新日期：2020-08-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is an idiopathic group of reactive proliferative diseases linked to aberrant immunity, pathologically characterized by clonal proliferation of Langerhans cells. LCH rarely involves the thymus. We report a case of thymic LCH with diabetes insipidus as the first presentation, without ...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Chen X,Huang X,Qiu Y,Chen H,Fu Y,Li X

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transforming growth factor (TGF)-β regulates a wide variety of cellular responses, including cell growth arrest, apoptosis, cell differentiation, motility, invasion, extracellular matrix production, tissue fibrosis, angiogenesis, and immune function. Although tumor-suppressive roles of TGF-β have been extensively stud...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Miyazono K,Katsuno Y,Koinuma D,Ehata S,Morikawa M

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MicroRNAs (miRNAs), an important class of small non-coding RNAs, regulate gene expression at the post-transcriptional level. miRNAs are involved in a wide range of biological processes and implicated in different diseases, including cancers. In this study, miRNA profiling and qRT-PCR validation revealed that miR-142-3...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Tsang FH,Au SL,Wei L,Fan DN,Lee JM,Wong CC,Ng IO,Wong CM

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Orbital venous malformation (OVM) is a congenital vascular disease. As a common type of vascular malformation in the orbit, OVM may result in vision deterioration and cosmetic defect. Classification of orbital vascular malformations, especially OVMs, is carried out on the basis of different categories, such as angioge...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Li T,Jia R,Fan X

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) offers a worldwide approach to guideline development for clinical practice. For the clinical practice of acupuncture therapy, 18 evidence-based guidelines have been developed in China using GRADE. In this study, we review the advantages and lim...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Zhao H,Liang F,Fang Y,Liu B

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although many drugs and therapeutic strategies have been developed for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment, numerous patients with RA fail to respond to currently available agents. In this review, we provide an overview of the complexity of this autoimmune disease by showing the rapidly increasing number of genes asso...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Wu X,Sheng X,Sheng R,Lu H,Xu H

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated the immunogenicity and protective immunity of a Hemophilus influenzae b (Hib) polysaccharide conjugate vaccine with the pneumococcal surface adhesin A (PsaA) protein carrier in young mice. The Hib polysaccharide was conjugated with the rPsaA protein carrier, which was produced using recombinant DN...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Chen Z,Guo R,Xu J,Qiu C

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At present, clinical pathway has become one of the most important health care reform measures in many countries. In this study, the authors introduced basic concepts and explored the application of the clinical pathway of evidence-based Chinese medicine incorporated with the methodology from the concepts of management...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Wang S,Yu H,Liu J,Liu B

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) in patients with severe/critical coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In this retrospective study, data were collected from 662 patients with severe/critical COVID-19 who were admitted to a designated hospital to treat patients with severe COVI...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Chen G,Su W,Yang J,Luo D,Xia P,Jia W,Li X,Wang C,Lang S,Meng Q,Zhang Y,Ke Y,Fan A,Yang S,Zheng Y,Fan X,Qiao J,Lian F,Wei L,Tong X

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inappropriate cell proliferation during oncogenesis is often accompanied by inactivation of components involved in the cell cycle machinery. Here, we report that cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 2C (CDKN2C) as a member of the cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors is a target of the PML/RARα oncofusion protein in leukemo...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Wang X,Tan Y,Li Y,Li J,Jin W,Wang K

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to explore the association of maternal depression with nutrient intake, growth, and development of preterm infants. A cohort study of 201 infants was conducted in Beijing. Based on the gestational age of an infant and status of the mother, the infants were divided into four groups: non-depression-full...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Wang H,Zhou H,Zhang Y,Wang Y,Sun J

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chromosomal aberrations have been associated with cancer development since their discovery more than a hundred years ago. Chromosomal translocations, a type of particular structural changes involving heterologous chromosomes, have made a critical impact on diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of cancers. For example, th...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Wang JH

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical characteristics of neonates born to SARS-CoV-2 infected mothers and increase the current knowledge on the perinatal consequences of COVID-19. Nineteen neonates were admitted to Tongji Hospital from January 31 to February 29, 2020. Their mothers were clinically diag...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Liu W,Wang J,Li W,Zhou Z,Liu S,Rong Z

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ventricular hypertrophy is a powerful and independent predictor of cardiovascular morbid events. The vascular properties of low-dose acetyl salicylic acid (aspirin) provide cardiovascular benefits through the irreversible inhibition of platelet cyclooxygenase 1; however, the possible anti-hypertrophic properties and p...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Gitau SC,Li X,Zhao D,Guo Z,Liang H,Qian M,Lv L,Li T,Xu B,Wang Z,Zhang Y,Xu C,Lu Y,Du Z,Shan H,Yang B

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cleft lip and palate (CLP) is the most common craniofacial congenital deformity. The etiology of CLP is multifactorial and involves complex interactions between environmental and genetic factors. Millard's rotation advancement technique has long been considered as state-of-the-art for unilateral cleft lip repair. Howe...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Xu Y,Li J,Shi B

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Assisted reproduction provides a wide spectrum of treatments and strategies addressing infertility. However, distinct groups of infertile patients with unexplained infertility, congenital disorders, and other complex cases pose a challenge in in vitro fertilization (IVF) practices. This special cohort of patients is a...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Simopoulou M,Sfakianoudis K,Tsioulou P,Rapani A,Giannelou P,Kiriakopoulos N,Pantou A,Vlahos N,Anifandis G,Bolaris S,Pantos K,Koutsilieris M

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laparoscopic liver surgery has been increasingly used for the treatment of pediatric liver diseases over the past decade due to the development of special laparoscopic instruments and improvements in the technique. A number of factors are considered when electing to undergo the surgical process, including age, type of...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Wei J,Feng J

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Foodborne disease is one of the most important public health issues worldwide. China faces various and unprecedented challenges in all aspects of the food chain. Data from laboratory-based foodborne disease surveillance systems from 2013 to 2016, as well as different regions and ages, can be found along with differenc...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Liu J,Bai L,Li W,Han H,Fu P,Ma X,Bi Z,Yang X,Zhang X,Zhen S,Deng X,Liu X,Guo Y

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:China recently instituted a two-child policy in response to its aging population, declining workforce and demographic dividend, and the need to develop asocial economy. Additionally, women generally delay having a second child because of the overwhelming pressure in their lives. With the improvements in assisted ferti...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Li Q,Deng D

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aims to investigate the effect of non-transecting anastomotic urethroplasty for treatment of posterior urethral stricture. A total of 23 patients with traumatic posterior urethral stricture were enrolled and then divided into two groups. In one group, 12 patients underwent non-transecting anastomotic urethr...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Le W,Li C,Zhang J,Wu D,Liu B

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Netrin-1 (NT-1) is one of the axon-guiding molecules that are critical for neuronal development. Because of its structural homology to the endothelial mitogens, NT-1 may have similar effects on vascular network formation. NT-1 was shown to be able to stimulate the proliferation and migration of human cerebral endothel...

journal_title：Frontiers of medicine

authors： Lu H,Wang Y,Yuan F,Liu J,Zeng L,Yang GY

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00