Can catheter ablation reduce the incidence of thromboembolic events in patients with atrial fibrillation?: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

abstract：RATIONALE:Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is one of the most common neurosurgical diseases. However, complicated subdural empyema rarely occurs after trepanation and drainage of chronic subdural hematoma. PATIENT CONCERNS:A male patient (77 years old) was admitted to the hospital on the 2nd day of fever after an unde...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xue H,Zhang W,Shi L,Zhang Y,Yu B,Yang H

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Impact of arterial stiffness on aortic morphology has not been well evaluated. We sought to investigate the association of brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) with aortic calcification and tortuosity.A total of 181 patients (65.4 ± 10.4 years, males 59.7%) who underwent computed tomographic angiography and baPW...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Moon I,Jin KN,Kim HL,Suh HJ,Lim WH,Seo JB,Kim SH,Zo JH,Kim MA

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of 10 mg and 25 mg mifepristone per day compared with 3.75 mg enantone in treating uterine fibroids. METHODS:This is a Multicenter randomized controlled trial. A total of 501 subjects with symptomatic uterine fibroids were enrolled and randomized into the group of 10mg, 2...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu C,Lu Q,Qu H,Geng L,Bian M,Huang M,Wang H,Zhang Y,Wen Z,Zheng S,Zhang Z

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alanine transaminase (ALT) abnormalities are common in chronic hepatitis B (CHB) carriers during postpartum period. Disturbances in cytokines are considered to be associated with hepatitis Flares. There are limited data on cytokines changes in HBeAg positive patients with ALT abnormalities.This is an observational stu...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang M,Hou Y,Meng SH,Yang B,Yang P,Zhang H,Zhu Y

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pancreas graft quality directly affects morbidity and mortality rates after pancreas transplantation (PTx). The criteria for pancreas graft allocation are restricted, which has decreased the number of available organs. Suitable pancreatic allografts are selected based on donor demographics, medical history, ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kulu Y,Khajeh E,Ghamarnejad O,Nikdad M,Sabagh M,Ali-Hasan-Al-Saegh S,Nadalin S,Quante M,Pisarski P,Jänigen B,Reißfelder C,Mieth M,Morath C,Goeppert B,Schirmacher P,Strobel O,Hackert T,Zeier M,Springel R,Schleicher C

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD), such as hypertension, hyperglycemia, albuminuria, renal structure, and sex hormones, have been reported to have different effects on males and females. Thus, CKD progression may differ depending on sex. In addition to CKD management, treatment at earlier stages can reduce...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chang PY,Chien LN,Lin YF,Wu MS,Chiu WT,Chiou HY

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The infection is an essential problem in the clinical practice in orthopedics. The bibliometric analysis was conducted to evaluate the top 100 cited articles on infection in orthopaedics. METHODS:The Web of Science (WoS) Core Database was comprehensively searched from 1975 to 2017, and the literature search wa...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jiang Y,Hu R,Zhu G

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to assess the effect of removing an indwelling urinary catheter at different times on urinary retention and urinary infection in patients undergoing gynecologic surgery.Electronic databases including PubMed, EMbase, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Ovid from inception to ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Huang H,Dong L,Gu L

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The clinical application has widespread disagreement on the different regimens of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NCT) in the treatment of locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). We conducted a network meta-analysis (NMA) to evaluate the efficacy of the different NCT regimens in the treatment of NP...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yuan C,Xu XH,Luo SW,Wang L,Sun M,Ni LH,Xu L,Wang XL,Zeng G

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

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:Infertility is a common medical condition that affects nearly 15% of the world population. Non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA) is one of the most severe forms of male infertility. Some common structural variants, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), and genetic factors were reported to be associated with NOA...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhao H,Zhang H,Xi Q,Li L,Zhu H,Hu X,Liu R

更新日期：2020-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:The sciatic nerve runs a predictable course combining L4-S3 nerve roots through the true pelvis and under the greater sciatic notch. There are reports of bony protuberances from the sacrum and ilium in cases of spinal dysraphism; however advanced imaging, treatment, or outcomes are not described. There are no...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Whitaker AT,Kasser J,Kim YJ

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：ABSTRACT:Lactic acidosis is one of the most fatal adverse effects of linezolid, an antibiotic used to treat serious infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. However, the measures to prevent lactic acidosis have not been well established.We performed a retrospective study to analyze the impact of applying a s...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Im JH,Lee JS,Chung MH,Kwon HY,Lee MJ,Baek JH

更新日期：2021-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Healthcare workers (HCWs) were at the frontline during the battle against coronavirus. Understanding and managing their fears and anxieties may hold lessons for handling future outbreaks. However, the experiences and perceptions risk of HCWs from coronavirus still remains to be controversial. Thus, the objec...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen P,Lei J,Chen F,Zhou B

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to identify clinical signs and symptoms of ovarian torsion (OT) in children and to develop a simple predictive score.A chart review of patients with acute adnexal pathologies treated at the University Children's Hospital Basel, Switzerland, between March 2006 and June 2015 was performed. Medi...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Bolli P,Schädelin S,Holland-Cunz S,Zimmermann P

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:We report on a patient with injury of the cortico-ponto-cerebellar tract (CPCT) following mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), diagnosed by diffusion tensor tractography (DTT). PATIENT CONCERNS:A 53-year-old female patient was injured in a car crash. While under treatment at a local medical center for headache...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jang SH,Kwon HG

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Colorectal liver metastasis develops in 50% of patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer, whereas concurrent intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) and colorectal liver metastases is extremely rare. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 72-year-old man was referred to our hospital complaining of abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Cheng X,Zhao F,Chen D,Yang P,Zhong W,Xu X,Wang W

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The small intestine has been considered inaccessible for a long term. The development of single-balloon endoscopy has greatly improved the diagnosis and treatment possibilities for small intestinal diseases.In this study, we aimed to explore the demographic characteristics and small intestinal diseases of patients who...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tao Z,Liu GX,Cai L,Yu H,Min XJ,Gan HT,Yang K,Sq L,Yan J,Chen L,Tan QH,Wu JC,Huang XL

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The direction-changing bilateral gaze-evoked nystagmus (GEN) (BGEN) is a more specific sign for a gaze-holding deficit than unilateral GEN (UGEN) in a central lesion. We sought to clarify which cerebellar structure is responsible for the generation of BGEN compared with UGEN.We studied 47 cases of UGEN or BGEN associa...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lee H,Kim HA

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the rationality of drug use to treat community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in children of a Chinese hospital using a set of developed indicators.We performed a retrospective cross-sectional study in West China Second University Hospital. Hospitalized children (0-18 years old) diagnosed with CAP from October 2...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Mi X,Li W,Zhang L,Li J,Zeng L,Huang L,Chen L,Song H,Huang Z,Lin M

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the progression of cirrhosis is accelerated each time a complication recurs, the management and treatment of the complication is critical in enhancement of the quality of life and expectation of life in patients. The use of model for end-stage liver disease with incorporation of serum-sodium (MELD-Na) with physi...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kim Y,Kim K,Jang I

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Deep sternal wound infection is a severe complication after open heart surgery. According to the different severity and dimensions of the deep sternal wound infection, the treatment method is different. In this study, we aimed to describe our experience with the rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap for large sternal wou...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li YH,Zheng Z,Yang J,Su LL,Liu Y,Han F,Liu JQ,Hu DH

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intraoperative blood salvage (IBS) recovers most lost blood, and is widely used in the clinic. It is unclear why IBS does not reduce long-term postoperative requirements for red blood cells (RBCs), and 1 possibility is that IBS affects RBC lifespan. METHODS:Prospectively enrolled patients who underwent spin...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liao XY,Zuo SS,Meng WT,Zhang J,Huang Q,Gou DM

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Abdominal wall defects are common after tumor resection. PATIENT CONCERNS:We report an 83-year-old male patient with recurrent tumors in his abdomen, and who had an incision wound that could not be directly closed. Mesh was not suitable because the wound was infected. DIAGNOSES:Abdominal wall defect result ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen Q,Liu Q,Suo Y,Xie Q

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Aortic regurgitation (AR) was recognized as a major, but rare complication after device closure for perimembranous ventricular septal defects (PmVSD). Most of them are temporary and non-significant. Infectious endocarditis (IE) is another extremely rare post-procedure complication of PmVSD. Theoretically, ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tang C,Zhou K,Hua Y,Wang C

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Different protocols have been suggested to treat aluminum phosphide (ALP) poisoning. We aimed to evaluate the possible therapeutic effect of hyperinsulinemia/euglycemia (HIE) in treatment of ALP poisoning. METHODS:In a prospective interventional study, a total of 88 ALP-poisoned patients were included and a...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Hassanian-Moghaddam H,Zamani N

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Primary granulocytic sarcoma of the breast is a rare and poor-prognosis malignancy. Clinicians do not have sufficient knowledge of this disease and often misdirect it as other soft tissue sarcomas or inflammation. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 42-year-old female presented with a self-discovered asymptomatic growing and...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wu HY,Liu L,Gu L,Luo YH

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyperglycemia in pregnancy (HIP) is related to adverse pregnancy outcomes. However, women with hyperglycemia in the second and third trimester of pregnancy (HISTTP) were not been observed. We aim to reveal associations between HISTTP and prematurity. To confirm which risk factor is better in predicting preterm deliver...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhao D,Yuan S,Ma Y,An YX,Yang YX,Yang JK

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Intraductal papillary neoplasms of the bile duct (IPNB) is a kind of rare disorder with low incidence but high misdiagnosis due to untypical symptoms and non-specific laboratory indicators. Herein, we report a case of cystic type IPNB with infiltrating carcinoma of the intrahepatic bile duct presented as a...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ma Z,Zhao F,Pan J,Lin G,Chen B,Fu W

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary Sjögren syndrome (pSS) is a fairly common autoimmune disease with glandular and extraglandular manifestations. Pulmonary involvement mainly corresponds to small airways and interstitial lung disease. Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is rare: to our knowledge, only 32 cases have been reported in pSS patien...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Launay D,Hachulla E,Hatron PY,Jais X,Simonneau G,Humbert M

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00