Prognostic significance of circulating soluble programmed death ligand-1 in patients with solid tumors: A meta-analysis.

abstract：:The dopamine transporter (DAT) plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of alcohol dependence (AD) and major depression (MD), and males have more risk factors for the development of AD. However, imaging studies on brain DAT availability in males with AD comorbid with MD (AD/MD) are limited, and the association of DAT ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yen CH,Shih MC,Cheng CY,Ma KH,Lu RB,Huang SY

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Chimeric antigen receptor T cells (CAR-T) targeting CD19 have shown great potential for treatment of B-cell malignancies. For those patients who can not achieve complete remission (CR) or suffer from relapse after CAR-T therapy, further therapeutic strategies still remain elusive. Whether existing CAR-T ce...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liang Z,Zhang H,Shao M,Cui Q,Wu Z,Xiao L,Huang H,Hu Y

更新日期：2020-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In addition to the physical burden, the quality of life and survival in patients with cancer may also be reduced because of psychological distress, such as spiritual crisis, anxiety, and depression. Many studies have verified that spirituality could reduce anxiety and depression and improve quality of life a...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xing L,Guo X,Bai L,Qian J,Chen J

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4)-related hypophysitis is a type of IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD), which is characterized by plasma cells infiltration in the pituitary causing functional changes and (or) space-occupying effect in the pituitary. IgG4-related hypophysitis is sensitive to hormone therapy in most patient...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Gu WJ,Zhang Q,Zhu J,Li J,Wei SH,Mu YM

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the effect of different dialysis modalities on the incidence of peripheral artery occlusive disease (PAOD) among patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in a large population-based cohort study. The cohort study included 26,927 ESRD patients who underwent hemodialysis (17,737 patients, hemodialysis...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lin CS,Chen SJ,Sung CC,Lin CL,Lin SH,Cheng SM,Wang IK,Huang WS,Kao CH

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Managing the health of vulnerable groups is an important component of health care. Given the long-term burden of radiation-release incidents among those exposed, managing the health of vulnerable groups following a nuclear disaster is very important. However, there is limited information available concerning ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Sawano T,Kambe T,Seno Y,Konoe R,Nishikawa Y,Ozaki A,Shimada Y,Morita T,Saito H,Tsubokura M

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study examined whether early patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) surgical ligation at ≤2 weeks of life was associated with increased morbidities and mortality in very low birth weight infants (VLBWIs) who were diagnosed with hemodynamically significant (hs) PDA. Between December 2013 and December 2015, a total ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Youn Y,Moon CJ,Lee JY,Lee C,Sung IK

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the function of percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) treatment to pain relief and life quality for patients with spinal tumors. METHODS:Articles about the researches on the treatment of spinal tumors by PVP in PubMed, Embase, and the Chinese Biomedical Literature database from January 1, 2015 to Dec...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Qi L,Li C,Wang N,Lian H,Lian M,He B,Bao G

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous series presented the timing between embolization and surgery in a wide range on the basis of their experience rather than supportive data. And comparative studies were limited to small samples. In addition, there is no study publishing the timing by considering both safety and efficacy of embolization. The ai...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tang B,Ji T,Guo W,Tang X,Jin L,Dong S,Xie L

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The inferior cerebellar peduncle (ICP) is a major neural tract in the cerebellum and is involved in coordination of movement and proprioceptive; therefore, ICP injury can be accompanied by poor coordination of movement, including ataxia. In this study, using diffusion tensor tractography (DTT), we investig...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jang SH,Lee HD

更新日期：2020-02-01 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：:Signet ring cell carcinoma (SRC) is a poorly differentiated cancer of the stomach. Generally, poorly differentiated cancer is believed to show poor prognosis and aggressive behavior. Recently, however, there is debate on the aggressiveness of SRC in early gastric cancer (EGC). We therefore studied postoperation biopsi...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kang SH,Kim JS,Moon HS,Lee ES,Kim SH,Sung JK,Lee BS,Jeong HY

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kinesin family member 2A (KIF2A) is a member of Kinesin-13 family and involved in cell migration and cell signaling. Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2-neu) is implicated in the development of many cancers. Both of these 2 proteins are upstream inducer of PI3K/AKT signaling pathway that plays an important ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang D,Zhu H,Ye Q,Wang C,Xu Y

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was performed to explore the effects of probucol on contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CIAKI) in patients with coronary heart disease undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). METHODS:In total, 220 patients undergoing PCI were randomly assigned to either the control group (hydration ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang Y,Shi Y,Xu X,Ge W,Yang S,Lu C

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our aim is to determine the sufficiency, accuracy, and safety of ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle core biopsy of renal masses in Chinese patients.Patients who had undergone ultrasound-guided needle core renal mass biopsy from June 2012 to June 2016 at West China Hospital, China were retrospectively reviewed. The ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang X,Lv Y,Xu Z,Aniu M,Qiu Y,Wei B,Li X,Wei Q,Dong Q,Lin T

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fetal cardiovascular malformations is widely focused and screened, but the accuracy of screening is not satisfactory. In this study, we compared the types of congenital heart malformation, accompanying diseases and fetal outcomes in the first and second trimesters of pregnancy to clarify the advantage of early screeni...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Han B,Li Y,Tang Y,Qu X,Wang F,Song H,Xu Y

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isoflurane is a volatile halogenated anesthetic used especially for anesthesia maintenance whereas propofol is a venous anesthetic utilized for anesthesia induction and maintenance, and reportedly an antioxidant. However, there are still controversies related to isoflurane-induced oxidative stress and it remains unans...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Braz MG,Braz LG,Freire CMM,Lucio LMC,Braz JRC,Tang G,Salvadori DMF,Yeum KJ

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prognostic value of pretreatment lymphocyte to monocyte ratio (LMR) in patients with urologic tumors remains controversial. Therefore, we herein conducted a meta-analysis to systematically assess the prognostic value of LMR in patients with urologic tumors. METHODS:We comprehensively searched PubMed, EM...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li J,Cheng Y,Ji Z

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the prevalence and causes of visual impairment (VI) in the elderly Chinese rural population in Shaanxi Province.A population-based, cross-sectional study design was used to determine the extent of VI in Chinese people over the age of 50 years in Shaanxi Province. Visual acuity and best-corrected visual acuit...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： He Y,Nie A,Pei J,Ji Z,Jia J,Liu H,Wan P,Ji M,Zhang C,Zhu Y,Wang X

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with brain metastases (BMs) have been found as subjects of poor prognosis. Whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT), surgery, and stereotactic radiosurgery, epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor (EGFR-TKI), or some combinations are the most commonly empl...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yang Y,Pu Y,Dai N,Wang D,Xu M

更新日期：2020-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Optic atrophy (OPA) is a very tricky disorder. Presently, no effective management is available for this condition. Previous studies have reported that acupuncture may be effective for the treatment of OPA. However, its effectiveness is still inconclusive. Thus, this study will aim to assess the effectiveness...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhou PP,Sun P,Liu HW,Meng Y

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Regorafenib is the new standard third-line therapy in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). However, the reported 1-year overall survival rate does not exceed 25%. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 55-year-old man affected by mCRC, treated with regorafenib combined with stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), showing a durab...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Roberto M,Falcone R,Mazzuca F,Archibugi L,Castaldi N,Botticelli A,Osti MF,Marchetti P

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to compare the dosimetric parameters for incidental irradiation to the axilla during whole breast radiotherapy (WBRT) with 3-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT) and intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT). Twenty left breast cancer patients treated with WBRT after breast-conservin...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lee J,Kim SW,Son SH

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Premature ejaculation (PE) affects 8% to 30% of adult men worldwide. Recently, the incidence of PE is on the rise. A series of prior studies suggested that the incidence of PE is related to various biological factors as low testosterone, low serum vitamin D, diabetes, lower urinary tract symptoms, and othe...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li G,Chang D,Chen D,Zhang P,You Y,Huang X,Cai J

更新日期：2020-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：:No risk assessment tool is available for identifying high risk population of breast cancer (BCa) in Hong Kong. A case-control study including 918 BCa cases and 923 controls was used to develop the risk assessment model among Hong Kong Chinese women.Each participant received an in-depth interview to obtain their lifest...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang F,Dai J,Li M,Chan WC,Kwok CC,Leung SL,Wu C,Li W,Yu WC,Tsang KH,Law SH,Lee PM,Wong CK,Shen H,Wong SY,Yang XR,Tse LA

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Rituximab is recommended to induce remission of severe granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA). Plasma exchange (PE) may be considered in the setting of rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis (RPGN) with a serum creatinine increase of more than 5.6 mg/dl or diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH). However, there are...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Song R,Chung SW,Lee YA

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The connection between Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection and eye diseases has been increasingly reported in the literature and in active research. The implication of this bacterium in chronic eye diseases, such as blepharitis, glaucoma, central serous chorioretinopathy and others, has been hypothesized. Although the ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Saccà SC,Vagge A,Pulliero A,Izzotti A

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Primary gastric epithelioid angiosarcoma is a highly aggressive endothelial cell malignancy and may pose a great diagnostic challenge. PATIENT CONCERNS:Here we describe the case of a 56-year-old man presented with melena and epigastric dull pain for 2 weeks. DIAGNOSIS:Primary gastric epithelioid angiosarcom...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xia J,Shi D,Wu Z,Chen Y,Liu B,Chen L,Metta W,Zheng Y

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study is to investigate the expression of methyl CpG binding protein 2 (MECP2) in gastric cancer (GC) and its clinical significance.Expression of MECP2 was analyzed in 69 cases of GC tissues and 12 paracancerous tissues, either by qRT-PCR at the mRNA level or by Western blot and immunochemistry at the protein lev...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang J,Zhao J,Gao N,Wang Y,Chen Y,Han J

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the safety and effectiveness of computed tomography (CT)-guided I seed implantation for locally advanced nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC) after progression of concurrent radiochemotherapy (CCRT).We reviewed 78 locally advanced NSCLC patients who had each one cycle of first-line CCRT but had progressive...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xiang Z,Li G,Liu Z,Huang J,Zhong Z,Sun L,Li C,Zhang F

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00