An uncommon cause of gastric outlet obstruction: A case report.

abstract：RATIONALE:Inadequate stent expansion due to rigid calcified may result in restenosis lesions, but the available options are limited. PATIENT CONCERNS:We report a case via the trans-radial approach of the severely underexpanded freshly deployed stent due to heavily calcified plaques DIAGNOSES:: Coronary angiography rev...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Si D,Liu G,Tong Y,He Y

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Hemoptysis or hematemesis is a common clinical symptom in adults, but is unusually to be observed in children. Hemoptysis can occur with circulatory diseases, injuries, several types of systemic diseases, or systemic factors including factitious disorder (FD), which is difficult to be diagnosed. Here, we repo...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yue P,Zhou K,Hua Y,Fang J,Li Y

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Choice of surgical approach in patients under clopidogrel treatment is controversial. Intertrochanteric fractures are common in the elderly, who also suffer from a number of comorbidities.The aim of this study is to assess the prognosis of elderly patients with clopidogrel treatment after surgery for intertrochanteric...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang J,Chen X,Wang J,Liu Z,Wang X,Ren J,Sun T

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The health effects of short-term exposure to air pollutants on respiratory deaths and its modifiers such as meteorological indexes have been widely investigated. However, most of the previous studies are limited to single pollutants or total respiratory deaths, and their findings are inconsistent.To comprehensively ex...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Song WM,Liu Y,Liu JY,Tao NN,Li YF,Liu Y,Wang LX,Li HC

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with nonspecific complaints (NSC) presenting to the emergency department (ED) are at risk of life-threatening conditions. New stress biomarkers such as the midregional portion of adrenomedullin (MR-proADM) promise to support decision-making. This study tested the following hypotheses: biomarker-assisted dispo...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Nickel CH,Messmer AS,Ghanim L,Ilsemann-Karakoumis J,Giersdorf S,Hertel S,Ernst S,Geigy N,Bingisser R

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to compare the radiographic and clinical outcomes between posterior short-segment pedicle instrumentation combined with lateral-approach interbody fusion and traditional anterior-posterior (AP) surgery for the treatment of thoracolumbar fractures.Lateral-approach interbody fusion has achieved ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li X,Zhang J,Tang H,Lu Z,Liu S,Chen S,Hong Y

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this nationwide population-based cohort study, we aimed to evaluate the effects of sleep-related breathing disorders (SBD) on migraine development.Patients ages 20 years or more and diagnosed with SBD between 2000 and 2009 were evaluated as the SBD cohort (n = 3411), and compared with comparison cohort (n = 13,644)...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Harnod T,Wang YC,Kao CH

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal approach (EETA) is the primary treatment for growth hormone (GH) adenoma. This study aimed to investigate the outcomes of EETA in 33 patients with GH-secreting pituitary adenoma (PA).Thirty-three patients who underwent EETA in Eighth People's Hospital of Shenzhen between Januar...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zheng Y,Chen DM,Wang Y,Mai RK,Zhu ZF

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many studies about serum IgG4 for the diagnosis of IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) have been reported. However, these studies had relatively small sample sizes and the diagnostic accuracy values varied much between them.The aim of this study was to perform a meta-analysis to evaluate the diagnostic value of serum IgG4 ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Hao M,Liu M,Fan G,Yang X,Li J

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Uveal melanoma (UM) is the major intraocular malignancy in adults, of which the molecular biology is still unknown. Therefore, this study was designed to determine the aqueous concentrations of angiogenic, inflammatory, and chemotactic cytokines in eyes with UM.Aqueous humor samples were collected from 38 patients wit...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Cheng Y,Feng J,Zhu X,Liang J

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Assessment of sedentary behaviors in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D), relative to the method of insulin therapy used, and in comparison to healthy controls.The study group consisted of 215 children with T1D, including 109 (50.7%) insulin pen and 106 (49.3%) insulqsain pump users. The control group ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Czenczek-Lewandowska E,Leszczak J,Weres A,Baran J,Wyszyńska J,Grzegorczyk J,Lewandowski B,Mazur A

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)-producing gastric cancer (AFPGC) is rare and associated with a suboptimal prognosis. The aim of this retrospective study was to identify prognostic factors, with a particular focus on the dynamics of serum AFP levels during treatment, in AFPGC patients.Data of patients with pathologically diagn...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang R,Li J,Xu D,Li R,Gong P

更新日期：2020-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alzheimer disease (AD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder with distinct pathological features, with aging considered the greatest risk factor. We explored how aging contributes to increased AD risk, and determined concurrent and coordinate changes (including genetic and phenotypic modifications) commonly...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zheng JJ,Li WX,Liu JQ,Guo YC,Wang Q,Li GH,Dai SX,Huang JF

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although robot-assisted distal pancreatectomy (RADP) has been successfully performed since 2003, its advantages over open distal pancreatectomy (ODP) are still uncertain. The objective of this meta-analysis is to compare the clinical and oncologic safety and efficacy of RADP vs ODP. METHODS:Multiple databas...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhou J,Lv Z,Zou H,Xiong L,Liu Z,Chen W,Wen Y

更新日期：2020-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：:High-dose cyclophosphamide has long been used as an anticancer agent, a conditioning regimen for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and a potent immunosuppressive agent in autoimmune diseases including aplastic anemia. High-dose cyclophosphamide is highly toxic to lymphocytes but spares hematopoietic stem cells ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： DeZern AE,Petri M,Drachman DB,Kerr D,Hammond ER,Kowalski J,Tsai HL,Loeb DM,Anhalt G,Wigley F,Jones RJ,Brodsky RA

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Achromobacter xylosoxidans infection is mostly reported in immunocompromised patients. Until now, it is still rarely reported in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis. PATIENT CONCERNS:This is the 1st case of A xylosoxidans infection due to tunnel infection of a Tenckhoff catheter. DIAGNOSIS:The diagnosis...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tsai JL,Tsai SF

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration (PCD) is a rare neurodegenerative syndrome associated with antibodies targeting the Purkinje cells of the cerebellum. Most cases of anti-Yo-associated PCD occur in females, with <20 cases reported in males. Herein, we report a male patient with anti-Yo-associated PCD who...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Hu FQ,Shang FR,Liu JJ,Yuan H

更新日期：2020-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is the most effective intravesical immunotherapy for superficial bladder cancer. Although generally well tolerated, BCG-related infectious complications may occur following instillation. Much of the current knowledge about this complication comes from single case reports, with heterogene...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Pérez-Jacoiste Asín MA,Fernández-Ruiz M,López-Medrano F,Lumbreras C,Tejido Á,San Juan R,Arrebola-Pajares A,Lizasoain M,Prieto S,Aguado JM

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:The fundamental pathogenesis of Behçet disease (BD) is still unclear and controversial. Many cases of oral aphthous ulcers and genital ulcers related to BD are reported; nevertheless, idiopathic giant esophageal ulcers related to BD are rare. A rare case for esophageal ulcers related to BD is presented. PATI...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jia N,Tang Y,Liu H,Li Y,Liu S,Liu L

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The cancer of the splenic flexure of the colon is a rare medical entity with severe morbidity because of its insidious onset. METHODS:We present the case of a 59-year-old male patient with dull left upper quadrant pain, leukocytosis, and anemia. A splenic abscess described as an air-fluid level with splenoc...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Awotar GK,Luo F,Zhao Z,Guan G,Ning S,Ren J,Liu Y,Wang G,Liu P

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between radionuclide salivagram findings and clinical characteristics in stroke patient with swallowing difficulty.In this study, dysphagic stroke patients who had undergone both a radionuclide salivagram and videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) were included ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yu KJ,Park D

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have an increased susceptibility for many chronic health conditions compared with their peers. An increasing number of adolescents are transitioning from pediatric to adult healthcare services. Thus, being able to access appropriate healthcare services that can not ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Calleja S,Islam FMA,Kingsley J,McDonald R

更新日期：2020-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Prevalence estimates of adjacent segment degeneration (ASD) following cervical spine surgery varied greatly in current studies. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize the point prevalence of ASD after cervical spine surgery. METHODS:Comprehensive electronic searches of PubMed, Embas...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kong L,Cao J,Wang L,Shen Y

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Scedosporium species is rare pathogen of ocular infection. The accurate diagnosis is delaying in many cases and the clinical prognosis is poor due to its resistance to antifungal agents. This report describes a patient with infectious scleritis and corneal ulcer caused by Scedosporium auranticum infection who...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kim H,Ahn JY,Chung IY,Seo SW,Yoo WS,Shin JH,Kim SJ

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The association between the hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and the risk of myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke has been previously investigated. However, the association between the HCV infection and the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) has not been extensively discussed. Using the Longitudinal Health Insuran...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang CC,Chang CT,Lin CL,Lin IC,Kao CH

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the optimal treatment for femur shaft fracture is intramedullary nailing fixation, nonunion still occurs. We determined the oligotrophic nonunion rate among femur fractures managed operatively and identified risk factors for reoperation. This was a retrospective clinical study. The data of the patients betwee...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wu KJ,Li SH,Yeh KT,Chen IH,Lee RP,Yu TC,Peng CH,Liu KL,Yao TK,Wang JH,Wu WT

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The goal of this study was to evaluate the potential relationship among polymorphisms of aromatic hydrocarbon receptor, aromatic hydrocarbon receptor repressor, and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) susceptibility as well as the association among the polymorphisms of aromatic hydrocarbon receptor, aromatic hydrocarbon recepto...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Cheng L,Qian L,Wang GS,Li XM,Li XP

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Xanthogranuloma of choroid plexus is an extremely rare, benign, and mostly asymptomatic intracranial lesion. We report a case of symptomatic lateral ventricular xanthogranuloma resected via a neuronavigator-guided ventriculoscopic approach. Then we review recent English medical literature and notice that craniotomies ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yan C,Zhu S,Sun H,Jenn WL,Zhang X,Xu Z,Kong X,Chen X

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Pathological fracture of the mandible caused by radicular cyst is rare. This report describes a unique case of a mandibular pathological fracture caused by radicular cyst, arising from an endodontically treated molar. PATIENT CONCERN:A 49-year-old female was referred to our department with persistent pain in...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xiao X,Dai JW,Li Z,Zhang W

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Xiakemycin A (XKA), a new antibiotic in the pyranonaphthoquinone family, shows antitumor activity. However, the type of cell death induced by XKA remains elusive. In this study, we aim to investigate the type of death induced by XKA in hepatic cancer.The apoptotic features, such as chromatic agglutination, reactive ox...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen C,Han Z,Yang M,Jiang Z,Ou X

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00