Liver stiffness measurement and spleen diameter as predictors for the presence of esophageal varices in chronic hepatitis C patients.

abstract：RATIONALE:Persistent primitive hypoglossal artery (PPHA) is often associated with intracranial anomalies such as aneurysms. Surgical treatment of aneurysms on the PPHA is challenging due to that the posterior circulation depends solely on PPHA. PATIENT CONCERNS:A case of an 83-year-old woman with a large aneurysm on P...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zeng S,Yang D,Yang H,Xu LS,Xu MH

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Vascular complications of transradial percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) are rare and usually occur at the access site below the elbow. However, vessels along the tract of the wire or catheter can be injured at any point, causing various types of bleeding complications. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 57-year-old m...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Choi S,Joh JH,Choe JW

更新日期：2020-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Tools for evaluation of disease activity in patients with anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) include scoring clinical manifestations, determination of biochemical parameters of inflammation, and obtaining tissue biopsies. These tools, however, are sometimes inconclusive. 2-deoxy-...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kemna MJ,Vandergheynst F,Vöö S,Blocklet D,Nguyen T,Timmermans SAMEG,van Paassen P,Cogan E,van Kroonenburgh MJPG,Tervaert JWC

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the impact of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratios (NLR) as a prognostic factor in predicting treatment outcomes after radiotherapy (RT) for solid tumors. METHODS:PubMed and Embase databases were used to search for articles published by February 2019 based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systema...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Choi N,Kim JH,Chie EK,Gim J,Kang HC

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to observe the counter-effect of carbon monoxide-releasing molecule-2 (CORM-2) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-suppressed thrombomodulin (TM) and endothelial protein C receptor (EPCR) expressions from human umbilical vein endothelial cell (HUVEC), and to reveal its mechanisms. METHODS:H...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Meng X,Fei D,Liu M,Yang S,Song N,Jiang L,Kang K,Nan C,Luo Y,Pan S,Zhao M

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Papillary renal cell carcinoma (pRCC) is the second most prevalent subtype of kidney cancers. In the current study, we analyzed the global microRNA (miRNA) expression profiles in pRCC, with the aim to evaluate the relationship of miRNA expression with the progression and prognosis of pRCC.A total of 163 treatment-naïv...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ge YZ,Xu LW,Xu Z,Wu R,Xin H,Zhu M,Lu TZ,Geng LG,Liu H,Zhou CC,Yu P,Zhao YC,Hu ZK,Zhao Y,Zhou LH,Wu JP,Li WC,Zhu JG,Jia RP

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Heterotaxy with polysplenia is an extremely rare congenital condition resulting from abnormal arrangement of organs in the abdominal and thoracic cavities during embryologic development. When a malignancy such as pancreatic cancer develops under these conditions, surgical resection becomes particularly comple...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Pagkratis S,Kryeziu S,Lin M,Hoque S,Bucobo JC,Buscaglia JM,Georgakis GV,Sasson AR,Kim J

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to review the distribution, current trends, and microbiological characteristics of bacterial pathogens isolated from dacryocystitis patients in China during the last 15 years.This is a retrospective multiple-center noncomparative case series. The medical records of 15,452 consecutive patients ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen L,Fu T,Gu H,Jie Y,Sun Z,Jiang D,Yu J,Zhu X,Xu J,Hong J

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We aimed to investigate the value of the combined use of high-resolution ultrasound thyroid imaging reporting and data system (TI-RADS) classification and thyroid fine needle aspiration cytology (Bethesda classification) for the qualitative diagnosis of benign and malignant thyroid nodules. METHODS:We enroll...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tan H,Li Z,Li N,Qian J,Fan F,Zhong H,Feng J,Xu H,Li Z

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Shexiang Baoxin Pills (SBP) is widely used for the treatment of unstable angina pectoris (UAP) in China. However, the clinical evidence on the efficacy of SBP for the treatment of UAP is not well concluded. METHODS:Seven electronic databases will be searched for eligible studies: MEDLINE, EMBASE, The Cochra...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen H,Dong Q,Zheng X

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study is to assess the association between levels of empathy and burnout of emergency professionals in all the assistance levels.A cross-sectional observational study was conducted in the health region of Lleida and the Pyrenees with 100 professionals from the field of Urgency. Participation reac...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yuguero O,Forné C,Esquerda M,Pifarré J,Abadías MJ,Viñas J

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship between the prevalence of chronic diseases and income level has now become a main theme in poor national economic situations. We examined the prevalence of well-controlled chronic diseases according to income level. Data from the 2008 to 2014 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, con...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kim S,Lee B,Park M,Oh S,Chin HJ,Koo H

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:The use of musculoskeletal ultrasound (MU) method in the diagnosis of shoulder pain and injury and guidance of injection and pain blocking has been established. However, the treatment of posthemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) with MU-guided precise physical therapy has not been reported. PATIENT CONCERNS:Here, w...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang J,Li Y,Wang H

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Catheter-related bladder discomfort (CRBD) is a distressing symptom complex after surgery, especially in male patients who have had urinary catheterization under general anesthesia. In this prospective, randomized, controlled trial, we compared dorsal penile nerve block (DPNB) with 0.33% ropivacaine with intravenous t...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li JY,Yi ML,Liao R

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Granulocytic sarcoma (GS), also known as chloroma, is a tumor comprising myeloblasts or monoblasts, potentially occurring as an extramedullary mass. Systemic chemotherapy should be used to induce complete remission. However, such patients with chloroma have a poorer treatment outcome than those without extram...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Choi JY,Kim HY,Kang MG,Shin JK,Lee WS,Song HN

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Over one-third of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected pregnant women are clinically depressed, increasing the risk of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV, as well as negative birth and child development outcomes. This study will evaluate the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of an evidence-bas...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wagner GJ,McBain RK,Akena D,Ngo V,Nakigudde J,Nakku J,Chemusto H,Beyeza-Kashesya J,Gwokyalya V,Faherty LJ,Kyohangirwe L,Nabitaka LK,Lukwata H,Linnemayr S,Ghosh-Dastidar B,Businge J,Mukasa B,Wanyenze RK

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the present study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of radiotherapy for patients with oligometastases from colorectal cancer (CRC).This was a retrospective cross-sectional study. Patients with liver and/or lung oligometastatic lesions from CRC treated with curative-intent radiotherapy in West C...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： He X,Zhang P,Li Z,Bi F,Xu F,Wang X,Shen Y,Li Q,Qiu M

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the posttransplant setting; however, it is increasingly recognized in pediatric leukemia during chemotherapy. This study assessed the prevalence and associated factors of CMV infection in pediatric non-transplant leukemia patients.Thi...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Phasuk N,Keatkla J,Rattanasiri S,Techasaensiri C,Anurathapan U,Apiwattanakul N

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the hypothesis if tocilizumab (TCZ) is effective on disease activity, and also its effect in fatigue and other clinical and psychological disease-related factors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treated with TCZ.A 24-week, multicenter, prospective, observational study in patients with moderate to s...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Corominas H,Alegre C,Narváez J,Fernández-Cid CM,Torrente-Segarra V,Gómez MR,Pan FM,Morlà RM,Martínez FJR,Gómez-Centeno A,Ares LL,Molina RG,González-Albo SP,Dalmau-Carolà J,Pérez-García C,Álvarez CB,Ercole L,Terrancle MÁ

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mental and physical stress is thought to play an important causative factor in apical ballooning syndrome (ABS) likely secondary to the vasomotor dysfunction. However, there are currently few data related to the impact of physical stress in this unique cardiomyopathy.A total 18 patients, including 8 females with histo...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Sun T,Widmer RJ,Matsuzawa Y,Lennon RJ,Park KH,Lerman LO,Lerman A

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aims to examine the expression of p53, p16, and murine double minute 2 (MDM2) protein in normal endometrium and endometriosis, in order to discuss the role of p53, p16, and MDM2 protein and apoptosis in the pathogenesis and development of endometriosis, and provide a theoretical basis for clinical diagnosis...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Sang L,Fang QJ,Zhao XB

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to investigate the age-related patterns and the relationships between serum levels of tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase-5b (TRACP-5b) or bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (BAP), and the heel stiffness index measured by quantitative ultrasound (QUS) in 429 Japanese men, with special ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Nishimura T,Arima K,Abe Y,Kanagae M,Mizukami S,Okabe T,Tomita Y,Goto H,Horiguchi I,Aoyagi K

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Colorectal cancer was a complex disease with multiple causative factors including genetic and environmental factors, as well as the interaction of the 2 factors. Relationship between epidermal growth factor (EGF) A61G polymorphism and colorectal cancer risk has been widely investigated previously, whereas re...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhu Y,Chen Z,Jiang H,Lu B

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Despite the approval of antiangiogenic therapy for high grade glioma (HGG) patients, survival benefits are still limited. New treatment plans have always been developed to improve the survival. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 26-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital for distending pain of head and eye. DIAGNOSES:R...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ding X,Sun J,Fan T,Li B

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:A 76-year-old female patient was diagnosed with an aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage following rupture of a right posterior communicating artery aneurysm. PATIENT CONCERNS:She was treated surgically with clipping of the aneurysmal neck. Six months after onset, when starting rehabilitation at our hospital, s...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jang SH,Chang CH,Jung YJ,Lee HD

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Chylothorax remains a poorly understood phenomenon, and no optimal treatment or guidelines have been established. This is the first report of treating congenital chylothorax and lymphedema in a low-birth-weight infant by lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA). PATIENT CONCERNS:We report a case of successful LVA for ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Hayashida K,Yamakawa S,Shirakami E

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Contrast-induced encephalopathy (CIE) is a rare complication caused by administration of intravascular contrast media and characterized by acute reversible neurological disturbance. Most of the CIE cases are reported after arterial administration of contrast media such as during cerebral or coronary angiograp...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yao LD,Zhu XL,Yang RL,Zhang MM

更新日期：2021-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study is to evaluate the susceptibility trend of vancomycin, teicoplanin, daptomycin, and linezolid against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) blood isolates of different clones over an 11-year period.From 2000 to 2010, all bloodstream MRSA isolates from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Hsieh YC,Lin YC,Huang YC

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was conducted to investigate the clinicopathological features of synchronous cancers and treatment options according to their locations.Records of 8368 patients with colorectal cancer treated at our center between July 2003 and December 2010 were analyzed retrospectively. All synchronous colorectal cancer p...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lee BC,Yu CS,Kim J,Lee JL,Kim CW,Yoon YS,Park IJ,Lim SB,Kim JC

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bilateral common iliac artery (CIA) aneurysm (CIAA) is a rare entity. In the past decade, different endovascular approaches have been adopted for patients with several comorbidities or unfit for open repair (OR). Recently, the use of iliac branch stent graft has been proposed, resulting in satisfactory pat...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ardita V,Giaquinta A,Veroux M,Sanfiorenzo A,Virgilio C,D'Arrigo G,Veroux P

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00