Sealing of the cystic and appendix arteries with monopolar electrocautery during laparoscopic combined cholecystectomy and appendectomy.

abstract：:Bisphenol A (BPA), a carbon-based synthetic compound, exhibits hormone-like properties and is present ubiquitously in the environment and in human tissues due to its widespread use and biological accumulation. BPA can mimic estrogen to interact with estrogen receptors α and β, leading to changes in cell proliferation,...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Gao H,Yang BJ,Li N,Feng LM,Shi XY,Zhao WH,Liu SJ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prognosis of breast cancer occurs in young women is usually poor. Red cell distribution width (RDW), 1 of many routinely examined parameters, has recently been proposed as a prognostic marker in solid tumors. The aim of our study was to assess the predictive value of RDW for survival in young women with breast can...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Huang DP,Ma RM,Xiang YQ

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Helicobacter species in the gut microbiota comprise Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) and enterohepatic Helicobacter species (EHS), which can colonize the intestinal mucosa. However, it is unclear whether EHS are associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Therefore, we conducted this meta-analysis to examine t...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yu Q,Zhang S,Li L,Xiong L,Chao K,Zhong B,Li Y,Wang H,Chen M

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to investigate the myocardial protective effect of liquid sodium phosphocreatine cardiac arrest in extracorporeal circulation surgery treating infants with atrial septal defects.Eighty-four infants with atrial septal defects who required extracorporeal circulation surgery treatment at our hospital fro...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yang F,Wang J,Zhai B

更新日期：2020-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) with abnormal transaminase were main targeted disorder in clinical intervention. Acupuncture embedding has been used as a modified acupuncture therapy in current management, while no comprehensive summarization has been established. Hence, we conducted a systematic r...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Dai L,Ooi VV,Zhou W,Ji G

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the leading cause of cervical cancer and precancerous lesions. Knowledge regarding the prevalence and genotype distribution of HPV in women is important to establish strategies for cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccination. This study aimed to evaluate the characteristics of...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jin R,Qian H,Zhang Y,Yuan D,Bao J,Zhou H,Chen M,Huang J,Yu H

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fine needle aspiration (FNA) is the procedure of choice for evaluating thyroid nodules. It is indicated for nodules >2 cm, even in cases of very low suspicion of malignancy. FNA has associated risks and expenses. In this study, we developed an image analysis model using a deep learning algorithm and evaluated if the a...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Song J,Chai YJ,Masuoka H,Park SW,Kim SJ,Choi JY,Kong HJ,Lee KE,Lee J,Kwak N,Yi KH,Miyauchi A

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transient receptor potential vanilloid-1 (TRPV1) receptor and proteinase-activated receptor 2 (PAR2) have been implicated in the mechanism of acid-induced inflammation in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). We aimed to evaluate TRPV1 and PAR2 mRNA expression levels in the GERD patients and their relationship with ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kim JJ,Kim N,Choi YJ,Kim JS,Jung HC

更新日期：2016-08-01 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：:International collaboration is important in healthcare quality evaluation; however, few international comparisons of general surgery outcomes have been accomplished. Furthermore, predictive model application for risk stratification has not been internationally evaluated. The National Clinical Database (NCD) in Japan w...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Anazawa T,Paruch JL,Miyata H,Gotoh M,Ko CY,Cohen ME,Hirahara N,Zhou L,Konno H,Wakabayashi G,Sugihara K,Mori M

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to explore the sensitivity and specificity an approach to confirm the depth of the endotracheal tube. It was a prospective, diagnostic study (Registration number: chiCTR-TRC-14005170) conducted in the Department of Anesthesiology of West China Hospital. A total of 100 patients underwent general anesth...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li Y,Xie Y,Hu B,Wang J,Song H,Wei X

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A significant characteristic of advanced gastric cancer (GC) is immune suppression, which can promote the progression of GC. Interleukin 35 (IL-35) is an immune-suppressing cytokine, and it is generally recognized that this cytokine is secreted by regulatory T (Treg) cells. Recently, studies have found that IL-35 can ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang K,Liu J,Li J

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Pulmonary hyalinizing granuloma (PHG) is a rare benign disease that has been shown to be associated with the deposition of immune complexes in the lung parenchyma caused by infection or autoimmune diseases. There have been no reports of PHG in association with immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN). PATIENT CON...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ahn JH,Kim JS,Choi JH,Chung JH

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Plate fixation and intramedullary nail/Knowles pin fixation methods are commonly used to treat displaced midshaft clavicle fractures. However, the differences between these 2 methods are unclear. OBJECTIVE:This meta-analysis aimed to compare plate fixation and intramedullary nail/Knowles pin fixation for di...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li L,Yang X,Xing F,Jiang J,Tang X

更新日期：2020-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical features, findings of diagnostic studies, results of therapy, and prognostic factors were analyzed in 45 patients with brain abscesses. The number of patients diagnosed yearly has increased since CT scanning became available, but despite the enhanced sensitivity, the time from either onset of symptoms or hosp...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chun CH,Johnson JD,Hofstetter M,Raff MJ

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immunotherapy with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is the most efficacious treatment for high-risk bladder cancer (BC) (Ta/T1 or carcinoma in situ) to reduce the risk of recurrence. Our aim was to evaluate whether hypertension and diabetes influence the outcome of patients with noninvasive BC treated with BCG instillat...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Dal Moro F,Bovo A,Crestani A,Vettor R,Gardiman MP,Zattoni F

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endotracheal tube (ETT) should be placed at the optimal level to avoid single lung ventilation or accidental extubation. This study was performed to estimate the mid-tracheal level by using surface anatomical landmarks in adult patients.Neck computed tomography images of 329 adult patients between the ages of 16 and 7...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jang YE,Kim EH,Song IK,Lee JH,Ryu HG,Kim HS,Kim JT

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Patients of critical pulmonary artery stenosis would face severe hypoxemia, cardiac failure as well as massive hemorrhage during percutaneous balloon dilation and pulmonary arterial stent implantation. Here, we present a case in which the elective use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support succ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yu X,Zhou RH

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stroke is one of the most common causes of physical disability, and early, intensive, and repetitive rehabilitation exercises are crucial to the recovery of stroke survivors. Unfortunately, research shows that only one third of stroke patients actually perform recommended exercises at home, because of the repetitive a...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Hung YX,Huang PC,Chen KT,Chu WC

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of leukemic arthritis (LA) of monocytic differentiation, which presented with spondyloarthritis-like symptoms and a positive human leukocyte antigen-B27, and discuss its potential mechanisms.The patient was admitted because of pain in her right knee and lower back for 18 months. Magnetic resonance ima...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xu D,Xu G,Lin J

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Primary epiploic appendagitis (PEA) is a rare cause of acute abdomen caused by spontaneous torsion or venous thrombosis of epiploic appendices, it commonly manifests with acute lower quadrant pain, thus may mimic acute diverticulitis, appendicitis, or mesenteric infarction. PATIENT CONCERNS:In this case repo...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yang L,Jia M,Han P

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To demonstrate the mechanisms of the curative effect of Saussurea lappa ethanol extract (SLE) against prostate cancer, we evaluated the effect of SLE on the induction of apoptosis and autophagy and investigated whether SLE-induced autophagy exerts a pro-survival or pro-apoptotic effect in lymph node carcinoma of the p...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tian X,Song HS,Cho YM,Park B,Song YJ,Jang S,Kang SC

更新日期：2017-07-01 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：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：:In this study, we evaluate the efficacy of short-course radiotherapy (SCRT) versus long-course radiotherapy (LCRT) in the treatment of metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC).PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science were searched up to April 2015. Relevant data were extracted based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Met...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Qu S,Meng HL,Liang ZG,Zhu XD,Li L,Chen LX,Zhou ZR

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hexachloroethane (HC)/zinc chloride (ZnCl, smoke bomb) exposure in the military setting results in lung injury which is uncommon and has been rarely described in previous studies. The aim of this study is to investigate the correlation between the serum zinc in patients with HC/ZnCl smoke inhalation lung injury and di...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xie F,Zhang X,Xie L

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We prospectively identified cases of pneumococcal pneumonia and used stringent criteria to stratify them into bacteremic and nonbacteremic cases. Although patients were distributed among racial groups in proportion to all patients seen at this medical center, the proportion of African-Americans with bacteremic disease...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Musher DM,Alexandraki I,Graviss EA,Yanbeiy N,Eid A,Inderias LA,Phan HM,Solomon E

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Left ventricular (LV) remodeling after myocardial injury, volume or pressure overload is characterized by a change in LV shape from an ellipse to more of a sphere. The usefulness of 3-dimensional (3D) sphericity index (SpI) for accurate evaluation of LV remodeling remains uncertain despite extensive research...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zeng D,Chen H,Jiang CL,Wu J

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To study the prevalence of burnout and job satisfaction in Chinese pediatrics residents.Prospective participants were invited via a WeChat group to participate from October 1, 2018 to January 31, 2019. The Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey was used to measure physician burnout, and the Minnesota Satisfac...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ji L,Xiaowei Z,Ling K,Yao F,Qingkun S,Jun Z

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several risk factors for pancreatic fistula had been widely reported, but there was no research focusing on the exocrine output of remnant gland.During the study period of January 2015 to September 2016, 82 patients accepted pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD, end-to-end dunking pancreaticojejunostomy with internal stent tub...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang H,Xiu D,Tao M

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00