The Incidence of Deep Vein Thrombosis in Asian Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

abstract：:This study, a subgroup analysis of the data from the Organization Program of DiabEtes INsulIN ManaGement study, aimed to compare the efficacy and safety profiles of acarbose and metformin used in combination with premixed insulin.This analysis included 80 and 192 patients taking only 1 oral antidiabetic drug, classifi...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wu H,Liu J,Lou Q,Liu J,Shen L,Zhang M,Lv X,Gu M,Guo X

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Primary intracranial leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is an extremely rare tumor in the central nervous system (CNS), and usually seen in immunocompromised individuals. Only a few cases of primary intracranial LMS have been documented in the literature and no study focused on their MRI findings. We reported a case of pri...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li XL,Ren J,Niu RN,Jiang X,Xu GH,Zhou P,Cheng ZZ

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platinum resistance is a critical barrier for clinicians to improve the survival of ovarian cancer. Our study evaluated the correlation between copy number variations (CNVs) of neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase 3 (NTRK3) and the prognosis of ovarian cancer, which might predict platinum resistance in ovarian cancer...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ge L,Li N,Liu M,Xu NZ,Wang MR,Wu LY

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) is a new approach to treat neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). The INTREPID trial suggested that SRT could reduce the frequency of regular intravitreal injections (IVIs) with antivascular endothelial growth factor drugs, which are necessary to control disease activity. ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ranjbar M,Kurz M,Holzhey A,Melchert C,Rades D,Grisanti S

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Echinococcosis, also called hydatid disease, is a common parasitic infection of the liver. However, echinococcus lesions rarely involve the heart, especially in children. PATIENT CONCERNS:An 8-year-old child from grazing areas of northwest China was referred to our hospital for the complaint of inpersiste...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Su L,Yu J,Dai C,Liu Y,Peng L

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study used a system evaluation method to summarize China's experience on improving the coverage of hepatitis B vaccine, especially the strategies employed to improve the uptake of timely birth dosage. Identifying successful methods and strategies will provide strong evidence for policy makers and health workers i...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang S,Smith H,Peng Z,Xu B,Wang W

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Reactivation of hepatitis B virus (HBV) after treatment with bortezomib-based regimens in HBV-positive patients with multiple myeloma (MM) has been reported in the past few years. Nevertheless, there is evidence of inhibition of HBV replication by bortezomib in transgenic mice. However, there is still no clin...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang X,Liang Y,Li X,Wang W,Tong J,Xu Y

更新日期：2020-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of cervical elastography in predicting preterm delivery (PTD). METHODS:We searched the PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases to identify relevant studies that applied ultrasound (US) elastography to assess cervical stiffness and predict PTD. All ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang B,Zhang Y,Chen S,Xiang X,Wen J,Yi M,He B,Hu B

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Although C5 palsy is a common complication of cervical spine surgery, its cause has not been confirmed. There are various hypotheses for its mechanism, including spinal cord impairment and nerve involvement. Therefore, prophylactic foraminotomy is one of the methods recommended for preventing C5 palsy. Howeve...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Oshina M,Segawa T,Oshima Y,Tanaka S,Inanami H

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatocyte nuclear factor 1 beta (HNF1B) plays an important role in embryonic development, namely in the kidney, pancreas, liver, genital tract, and gut. Heterozygous germline mutations of HNF1B are associated with the renal cysts and diabetes syndrome (RCAD). Affected individuals may present a variety of renal develo...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Alvelos MI,Rodrigues M,Lobo L,Medeira A,Sousa AB,Simão C,Lemos MC

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Taiwan, the current survival rate 1 year after transplantation exceeds 80%. However, the number of organ/tissue donors per year in Taiwan is extremely low, resulting in increased mortality. This is also true in Europe and in the United States. Recently, data from the Taiwan Organ Registry and Sharing Center showed ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Hsieh MH,Shih FJ,Sheu SJ,Wang SS,Shih FJ

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many studies suggest that catalase C-262T gene polymorphism is associated with cancer risk, but with inconsistent results. This study aimed to summarize the overall association between catalase C-262T polymorphism and cancer risk. Literature search was performed in PubMed, Embase, and other databases, studies regardin...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Shen Y,Li D,Tian P,Shen K,Zhu J,Feng M,Wan C,Yang T,Chen L,Wen F

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study will explore the efficacy and safety of intrathecal baclofen bolus (IBB) on neuropathic pain (NPP) in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). METHODS:All potential literatures of IBB on NPP in patients with SCI will be searched from the following electronic databases from inauguration to the Janu...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang SF,Wang ZM,Song WD,Tang ZC,Chai Y

更新日期：2020-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a complication associated with worst prognosis in decompensated liver cirrhosis (LC) patients. Previous studies have identified prognostic factors for HE, and recent studies reported an association between systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and liver disease. This study aimed...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jeong JH,Park IS,Kim DH,Kim SC,Kang C,Lee SH,Kim TY,Lee SB

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome (RPLS) is characterized by rapidly progressive hypertension, headache, and disturbance of consciousness. Moreover, RPLS is rarely reported after apatinib treatment. PATIENT CONCERNS:We present a case of RPLS induced by apatinib in this report. The patient had...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lv Y,Zhang Y,Zhang J,Liang N,Liu F,Liu R

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Based on existing literature, the juxtaglomerular cell tumor (JGCT) is a rare renal tumor, typically present with hypertension and hypokalemia. Nonfunctioning JGCT, without hypertension or hypokalemia, is extremely rare. PATIENT CONCERNS:Herein, we report a case of nonfunctioning JGCT mimicking renal cell...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Dong J,Xu W,Ji Z

更新日期：2020-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Progressive transformation of the germinal centers (PTGC) is a benign reaction pattern in lymph nodes. An association with Hodgkin disease (HD) has been reported and PTGC may precede, coexist, or present after the diagnosis of HD. This case report describes a patient who presented with unprovoked pulmonary embolism an...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chang CA,Kumar B,Nandurkar D

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:According to the World Health Organization reports, adult-onset hearing loss is the 15th leading cause of burden of disease, and is projected to move up to 7th by the year 2030, especially in high-income countries. Sudden sensorineural hearing loss is considered by otologists as a true otologic emergency. The...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Olex-Zarychta D

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastric cancer (GC) is the world's second-leading cause of neoplastic mortality. Genetic alterations, response to treatments, and mortality rates are highly heterogeneous across different regions. Within Latin America, GC is the leading cause of cancer death in Chile, affecting 17.6 per 100,000 people and causing >300...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Owen GI,Pinto MP,Retamal IN,Fernádez MF,Cisternas B,Mondaca S,Sanchez C,Galindo H,Nervi B,Ibañez C,Acevedo F,Madrid J,Peña J,Bravo ML,Maturana MJ,Cordova-Delgado M,Romero D,de la Jara N,Torres J,Rodriguez-Fernandez

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Dieulafoy disease is characterized by the presence of dilated, tortuous arteries that project into the submucosa of the gastrointestinal tract and less frequently the bronchus. PATIENT CONCERNS:Dieulafoy disease of the trachea has not been previously described. A 60-year-old woman with recurrent episodes of ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yang D,Rong C,Gu J,Xu L,Zhang J,Zhang G,Shen C

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is common to treat bromhidrosis by surgery, but postoperative complications such as subcutaneous exudate and subcutaneous hematoma can occur and lead to delayed healing of the wound and eventually lead to the formation of unattractive scars. In this study, we evaluated our new surgical treatment for bromhidrosis, w...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang Y,Sun P,Leng X,Dong Z,Bi M,Chen Z

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Primary epiploic appendagitis (PEA) is a rare cause of acute abdomen caused by spontaneous torsion or venous thrombosis of epiploic appendices, it commonly manifests with acute lower quadrant pain, thus may mimic acute diverticulitis, appendicitis, or mesenteric infarction. PATIENT CONCERNS:In this case repo...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yang L,Jia M,Han P

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a finite element (FE) model to predict vertebral bone strength in vitro using multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) images in multiple myeloma (MM) patients, to serve as a complementing tool to assess fracture risk. In addition, it also aims to differentiate MM ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Anitha D,Baum T,Kirschke JS,Subburaj K

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess characteristics and outcomes of patients hospitalized with interstitial lung diseases (ILD) and to analyze patient's comorbidities, procedures, and in-hospital outcomes.We identified patients hospitalized with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and others ILD such as hypersensitivity pneumonitis, cryptogenic orga...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Pedraza-Serrano F,Jiménez-García R,López-de-Andrés A,Hernández-Barrera V,Sánchez-Muñoz G,Puente-Maestu L,de-Miguel-Díez J

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Helicobacter species in the gut microbiota comprise Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) and enterohepatic Helicobacter species (EHS), which can colonize the intestinal mucosa. However, it is unclear whether EHS are associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Therefore, we conducted this meta-analysis to examine t...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yu Q,Zhang S,Li L,Xiong L,Chao K,Zhong B,Li Y,Wang H,Chen M

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a rare and deadly disease, with a reported average incidence rate of 3.19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Fotemustine, a third-generation nitrosourea with an alanine phosphor carrier that facilitates cellular penetration, has been extensively investigated in the setting of rec...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Marinelli A,Lamberti G,Cerbone L,Cordua N,Buonerba C,Peluso G,Di Lorenzo G,De Placido S

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Treprostinil, a potent vasodilator, is the treatment of choice for severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) during pregnancy. Its inhibition of platelet aggregation increases the risk of hemorrhage. In addition, anticoagulation therapy is widely used in pregnancy with PAH due to the hypercoagulable state....

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xiang Y,Li J,Sun Y

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to evaluate the clinical usefulness of postoperative surveillance by ultrasound (PSU) in patients after breast cancer surgery.In this retrospective study, 324 patients with breast cancer after mastectomy were included between January 2006 and December 2008. The final-positive lesions (FPL) were diagno...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu YQ,Dong JN,Meng QX,Sun P,Zhang J

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:High morbidity and high mortality are the main features of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Radiofrequency ablation, which produces a large amount of heat to kill tumor cells, is one effective way to treat this disease. PATIENT CONCERNS:We report the case of a 74-year-old man who presented with a 1-month ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Song GQ,Li GG,Chen F,Chen DS,Qian HJ,Deng XE,Lu HQ,Lin B

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High-grade prostate cancer (PCa) has a poor prognosis, and up to 15% of patients worldwide experience lymph node invasion (LNI). To further improve the prediction lymph node invasion in prostate cancer, we adopted risk scores of the genes expression based on the nomogram in guidelines. METHODS:We analyzed c...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Cao HM,Wan Z,Wu Y,Wang HY,Guan C

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00