Miller-Fisher syndrome complicated by Bickerstaff brainstem encephalitis: A case report.

abstract：RATIONALE:Acute cerebral infarction after snake bites is rare. The underlying mechanism causing the thrombotic process remains complex and unknown. PATIENT CONCERNS:We herein describe a 49-year-old female who was bitten by a Trimeresurus stejnegeri. After 4 days of biting, she developed acute ischemic infarct. DIAGNO...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zeng X,Hu J,Liang X,Wu Y,Yan M,Zhu M,Fu Y

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transforaminal percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) is gradually regarded as an effective alternative to posterior open surgery. However, migrated herniations bring a great technical challenge even for experienced surgeons due to the absence of the appropriate approaching guideline. We aimed to describe a ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ying J,Huang K,Zhu M,Zhou B,Wang Y,Chen B,Teng H

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Systematically review and Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) studies on prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy (pNPWT) to prevent surgical site infections (SSIs). INTRODUCTION:pNPWT has been suggested as a new method to prevent wound complications, specifically S...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： De Vries FEE,Wallert ED,Solomkin JS,Allegranzi B,Egger M,Dellinger EP,Boermeester MA

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a relatively common disease; however, myasthenia gravis leading to PE has been rarely reported in the literature. We report a case of PE in a patient with myasthenia gravis and discuss the possible mechanism underlying the development of PE. We hypothesize that inflammatory mediator...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lin S,Wang Y,Guan W,Shi Y

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Primary spinal glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a rare clinical entity with an aggressive course and an invariably dismal prognosis. Its clinical characteristics, radiologic and pathologic findings, and treatment protocols have been discussed in a few cases. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 15-year-old female was admitted...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Shen CX,Wu JF,Zhao W,Cai ZW,Cai RZ,Chen CM

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of 18F-fuorodexoyglucose-positron emission tomography/computed tomography (18F-FDG-PET/CT) in the staging of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL) has been demonstrated extensively. Nevertheless, the role of PET/CT in the diagnosis, staging, prognosis, and treatment evaluatio...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhou X,Lu K,Geng L,Li X,Jiang Y,Wang X

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The standard treatment for patients with advanced gastric cancer (AGC) is still a matter of debate. The chemotherapy regimen of paclitaxel (PTX) combined with S-1 has been used to treat AGC or metastatic gastric cancer.We conducted a meta-analysis to compare oral S-1 and infusional 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) to determine w...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu H,Chen X,Sun J,Gao P,Song Y,Zhang N,Lu X,Xu H,Wang Z

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several points can be made from analysis of the published cases of cutaneous mycobacteriosis and those in our series: 1) mycobacterial cutaneous infections are probably more common than is reported-we collected 34 cases over a 10-year period; 2) most patients with cutaneous infections caused by nontuberculous mycobact...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Beyt BE Jr,Ortbals DW,Santa Cruz DJ,Kobayashi GS,Eisen AZ,Medoff G

更新日期：1981-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) has well-established links with several drugs. Whether a link also exists with serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor such as duloxetine is unclear. METHODS:We report on a patient who developed PRES with a coma and myoclonus related to hypertensive en...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zappella N,Perier F,Pico F,Palette C,Muret A,Merceron S,Girbovan A,Marquion F,Legriel S

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:The capsular warning syndrome (CWS) is a rare and special type of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) syndrome. The pathophysiology of CWS is very complicate, and intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (ICAS) is rare cause. Moreover, the effective and standard therapy has not yet been established. PATIENT CONCE...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xu J,Zhuang M,Bao G,Zhai Y,Yang GY,Xue G,Li Q

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is well known that cardiologists empirically judge the culprit lesion of acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) according to the corresponding electrocardiographic leads. However, In addition to the obstruction of left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery, rare cases with the occlus...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zheng J,Lin J,Shen N,Qu B

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of the soft tissue reconstruction of plantar forefoot should yield weight-bearing function and aesthetic contour, which poses a significant challenge for reconstructive surgeons to provide an appropriate flap according to the "like for like" reconstructive principle. Local flaps and pedicled flaps have ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen L,Zhang Z,Li R,Liu Z,Liu Y

更新日期：2020-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Retrospective single institution observational study.The aim of the present study was to analyze the influence of early extensive posterior decompression on complications in patients with severe traumatic cervical spinal cord injury (tcSCI).Cervical SCI is associated with a high prevalence of hyponatremia and cardiopu...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yang C,Wang G,Xu S,Li G,Wang Q

更新日期：2020-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, much attention has been paid to a potential biochemical cross-talk between the metabolism of the adipose tissue (AT) and bone (marrow), termed "bone-fat axis." We hypothesized that selected substances, participating in this "dialog," are associated with body mass and peripheral trafficking of bone marrow-der...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Blogowski W,Dolegowska K,Deskur A,Dolegowska B,Starzyńska T

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Immune checkpoint inhibitors have led to the development of new approaches for cancer treatment with positive outcomes. However, checkpoint blockade is associated with a unique spectrum of immune-related adverse events (irAEs), which may cause irreversible neurological deficits and even death. PATIENT CONCER...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen JH,Lee KY,Hu CJ,Chung CC

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between serum ferritin levels and metabolically obese normal weight (MONW) and to determine the appropriate cut-off value of serum ferritin for the prediction of clinical metabolic status in nonobese Korean adults. Data from 9411 participants in the fourth (200...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kim JW,Kim DH,Roh YK,Ju SY,Nam HY,Nam GE,Kim DW,Lee SH,Lee CW,Han K,Park YG

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A worldwide concern has been raised that novel infectious diseases may outbreak rapidly with a limited response time due to globalization. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, influenza A, Avian Influenza Virus, and Corona Virus Disease 2019 are acute respiratory diseases that have been affected by the movemen...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li M,Fan D,Wang X

更新日期：2020-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Laparoscopic surgery is widespread and safe for the management of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). Although the use of standard surgical techniques can prevent perioperative wound infections, surgical site infections (SSIs) remain an unresolved complication in laparoscopic-assisted colectomy. The present study i...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Luo Y,Qiu YE,Mu YF,Qin SL,Qi Y,Zhong M,Yu MH,Ma LY

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epileptiform discharges in electroencephalogram (EEG) have been frequently reported in children undergoing sevoflurane mask induction. However, the incidence, characteristics and risk factors of these epileptiform patterns during sevoflurane anesthesia in children are poorly understood. The aim of this study...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Miao M,Xu Y,Cong X,Zhang L,Zhang J

更新日期：2019-10-01 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:Uterus-like masses (ULMs) are rare benign lesions that resemble the uterus. PATIENT CONCERNS:Here, we describe the case of a woman with a ULM in the right broad ligament. A 51-year-old woman with a 2-month history of irregular vaginal bleeding was found to have a mass in the right broad ligament. Imaging stu...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu L,Yang H,Zhang SP

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exogenous administration of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) has been shown in experimental models to have a protective effect against ischemia-reperfusion injury. However, it is unclear whether follow-up plasma CoQ10 concentration is prognostic of left ventricular (LV) performance after primary balloon angioplasty in patients wi...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Huang CH,Kuo CL,Huang CS,Tseng WM,Lian IB,Chang CC,Liu CS

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes a case of d-lactic acidosis observed by the authors and then reviews all case reports of d-lactic acidosis in the literature in order to define its clinical and biochemical features and pathogenetic mechanisms. The report also reviews the literature on metabolism of d-lactic acid in humans. The c...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Uribarri J,Oh MS,Carroll HJ

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000003980.]. ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors：

更新日期：2017-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Differences in the mechanism of action and potential pleiotropic effects between statins and fibrates would potentially drive a different effect on various laboratory parameters, but this remains controversial because of a paucity of reports comparing them. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the effects o...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Takeuchi S,Takahashi Y,Asai S

更新日期：2020-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：:The positive results of recent trials for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke have highlighted the importance of imaging selection before endovascular therapy. We performed a stratified meta-analysis to confirm this new understanding. We searched EMBASE, PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and C...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zheng F,Xie W

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Implementation of dispatcher-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DACPR) has increased the likelihood of bystander CPR upon cardiac arrest. However, the quality of CPR has been found to be very low. In this study, we aimed to compare CPR quality between the current DACPR practices and the interventional i...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Hwang BN,Lee EH,Park HA,Park JO,Lee CA

更新日期：2020-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can deliver effective respiratory and circulatory maintenance to organ donors, improve organ function, and shorten warm ischemic time before harvesting. However, ECMO-supported brain-dead donors (DBDs) still have a high risk of acute kidney injury related to decrease...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chiang PJ,Tang SH,Li CC,Chou MH,Lin YC,Wu ST

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Ramsay Hunt syndrome in conjunction with cranial polyneuritis is not extensively documented, and is very easily misdiagnosed. PATIENT CONCERNS:A case of a 53-year-old male with Ramsay Hunt syndrome in conjunction with cranial polyneuritis is presented with early symptoms of vertigo, cephalalgia, and facial p...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zheng RW,Liu D,Eric TE,Ning YZ,Chen LL,Hu H,Ren Y

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00