A novel technique of using a miniature plate in combination with tension band wiring to treat comminuted patellar fractures.

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：:Extra-cardiac abdominal complications are common in left-side infective endocarditis (LS-IE). The aim of this work was to study whether patients with LS-IE presenting splenic, renal, or liver (SRL) involvement seen in abdominal computed tomography (CT) had different clinical features, therapeutic plans, and outcome th...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Parra JA,Hernández L,Muñoz P,Blanco G,Rodríguez-Álvarez R,Vilar DR,de Alarcón A,Goenaga MA,Moreno M,Fariñas MC,Spanish Collaboration on Endocarditis-Grupo de Apoyo al Manejo de la Endocarditis Infecciosa en España (GAMES).

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a clinically common and recurrent disease. However, many trials have shown that auriculotherapy (AT) can effectively treat CLBP. There are currently no systematic reviews of this therapy. The plan aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of this treatment in patients with...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang G,Zhang L,Deng Y,Shen Y,Wang X,Yu Y

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is believed to be the leading cause of dry eye (DE) disease worldwide. The connection between aging and MGD has long been recognized. However, few studies have addressed the relationship between MGD and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in perimenopausal women, and not have examined t...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jin X,Lin Z,Liu Y,Lin L,Zhu B

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-five patients with clinical features and histologically or microbiologically proven infection met predetermined stringent criteria for invasive aspergillosis over a 5-year period at our institution. Underlying conditions included hematologic malignancy, solid tumor, bone marrow and solid organ transplantation, ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kaiser L,Huguenin T,Lew PD,Chapuis B,Pittet D

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary heart disease (CHD), one of the leading causes of death in the world, is a complex metabolic disorder due to genetic and environmental interactions. The potential mechanisms and diagnostic biomarkers for different types of coronary heart disease remain unclear. Metabolomics is increasingly considered to be a ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhong Z,Liu J,Zhang Q,Zhong W,Li B,Li C,Liu Z,Yang M,Zhao P

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Percutaneous tracheostomy, almost associated with cough reflex and hemodynamic fluctuations, is a common procedure for traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients, especially those in neurosurgery intensive care units (NICUs). However, there are currently a lack of effective preventive measures to reduce the risk ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Gao J,Wei L,Xu G,Ren C,Zhang Z,Liu Y

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacterial pneumonia in the elderly is common, and causes more morbidity and mortality than in the younger adult. As patients live longer with more underlying disease and more iatrogenic disease, the incidence of nosocomial pneumonia will probably rise. Adequate sterilization of inhalation therapy equipment can reduce ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Verghese A,Berk SL

更新日期：1983-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Assessment the prevalence of hypertension and its relation to selected indicators of health status and performance, including classification of BMI, obesity classifications, and body structure in a large test group of 19-year-old men.The study was observational-retrospective, and included a group of 17,282 men, aged 1...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chmiel Z,Żal M,Więch P,Bazaliński D,Sałacińska I,Bartusik-Aebisher D,Binkowska-Bury M

更新日期：2020-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate if splenectomy results in severely impaired immune responses against primary cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection compared to the general immunocompetent population. METHODS:We performed a systemic literature review to study CMV infections in splenectomized individuals, a special population group pre...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liatsos GD

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:The most commonly used regional techniques for analgesia following laparotomy thoracic epidural analgesia and paravertebral blocks are technically difficult to perform and carry a risk of severe complications. Recently, the erector spinae plane block (ESPB) has been reported to effectively treat neuropathic p...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Bang S,Chung J,Kwon W,Yoo S,Soh H,Lee SM

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Frontometaphyseal dysplasia (FMD) is a dominant X-linked rare disease caused by mutations of FLNA. The distinctive features of FMD include skeletal dysplasia, facial dysmorphism, extremities anomalies, deafness, cleft palate and eye anterior segment anomalies, yet none of the complications, such as acro-osteo...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xie H,Xue L,Hua W,Jia B,Zhang L,Li L

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Enterovirus (EV) infection is common among children and adolescents. Few studies have investigated the relationship of depression after EV infection. This study explores an association between EV infection and subsequent depression in children and adolescents and assesses the risk of depression after EV infection with...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liao YT,Hsieh MH,Yang YH,Wang YC,Tsai CS,Chen VC,Gossop M

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Solitary fibrous tumor is a rare mesenchymal tumor. This case report describes the diagnosis and treatment of this tumor. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 31-year-old patient presented with epileptic seizure and headache 1 day prior to the visit and showed transient right limb hemiplegia for 6 hours that was resolved afte...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Cheng L,Ni H,Dai Y

更新日期：2020-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to identify the factors related to occurrence of epiphora or requirement of dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) in patients with midfacial trauma.We performed a retrospective analysis of the medical records of 1038 patients with midfacial trauma from January 2005 to December 2015. Fifty-one patients ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Shim WS,Cho MJ,Kim J,Jung HJ

更新日期：2019-11-01 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:Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a well-known technique to provide cardio-pulmonary support. Although continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is frequently indicated, the need for faster fluid removal as the primary indication for ECMO is uncommon. Experiences on concomitant applications of E...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li G,Zhang L,Sun Y,Chen J,Zhou C

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of salvage chemotherapy on recurrent or persistent ovarian clear cell carcinoma (CCC) with the goal of identifying a more rational treatment regimen for this lethal disease.The medical records of patients with CCC were retrospectively reviewed to select patients th...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Bai H,Sha G,Cao D,Yang J,Chen J,Wang Y,Lang J,Shen K,Zhang Z

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common cardiac arrhythmia, is a major risk factor for thromboembolic events, especially ischemic stroke. Catheter ablation is an effective method to maintain sinus rhythm in patients with AF. Although some observational studies have shown a relatively lower stroke rate after catheter...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu M,Wang Y,Chen X,Li X,Zhuang X,Wang L

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alopecia areata (AA) is a common, inflammatory, nonscarring type of hair loss that is characterized by depression, anxiety and social isolation. In recent years, Plum-blossom needle plus Chinese herbal medicine has gradually shown its clinical advantages and been more and more widely used in China. Whereas, ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tang G,Xiong J,Fan Q,Guo H,Zhou X,Zhu S,Zhong Z,Chen J,Lu L

更新日期：2020-10-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Simultaneous multiple myeloma (MM) and pulmonary adenocarcinoma is a rare occurrence, and thus, treatment is a challenge. This study reports on 1 such case of MM with concurrent lung cancer, where an accurate diagnosis was made and the patient underwent treatment for both cancers. CASE SUMMARY:A 68-year-old...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zuo W,Zhu X,Yang J,Mei Z,Deng M,Lin Q,Song Y,Yin Q

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to investigate the clinical features and outcomes of skin metastasis in ovarian and fallopian tube carcinomas.We studied patients with epithelial ovarian or fallopian tube carcinoma who developed skin metastasis from 2001 through 2012, and were also treated with chemotherapy and/or surgery.Skin metast...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Otsuka I,Matsuura T

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is the most effective intravesical immunotherapy for superficial bladder cancer. Although generally well tolerated, BCG-related infectious complications may occur following instillation. Much of the current knowledge about this complication comes from single case reports, with heterogene...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Pérez-Jacoiste Asín MA,Fernández-Ruiz M,López-Medrano F,Lumbreras C,Tejido Á,San Juan R,Arrebola-Pajares A,Lizasoain M,Prieto S,Aguado JM

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global pandemic caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). There is no specific cure for this disease, and the clinical management mainly depends on supportive treatment. Traditional Chinese medicines (CHM) is widely used in treating C...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yang M,Hu Z,Yue R

更新日期：2020-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes mellitus (DM) is prevalent in patients with pancreatic cancer and tends to improve after tumor resection. However, the glycemic response of non-pancreatic cancer patients after surgery has not been examined in detail. We aimed to investigate the changes in glucose metabolism in patients with pancreatic cancer...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Sohn SY,Lee EK,Han SS,Lee YJ,Hwangbo Y,Kang YH,Lee SD,Kim SH,Woo SM,Lee WJ,Hong EK,Park SJ

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to explore the incidence and outcomes of patients with oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and fourth primary tumors (PTs) in a betel-chewing endemic area.We retrospectively examined the records of 1836 OSCC patients who underwent radical tumor resection between 1996 and 2014. The outc...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Adel M,Liao CT,Lee LY,Hsueh C,Lin CY,Fan KH,Wang HM,Ng SH,Lin CH,Tsao CK,Huang SF,Kang CJ,Fang KH,Wang YC,Chang KP,Fang TJ,Yang LY,Yen TC

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Primary diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the chest wall is extremely rare. A majority of the pleural lymphomas develop in patients with chronic tuberculous pyothorax. The underlying mechanism might be attributed to the sustained stimulation of chronic inflammation. Surgery followed by adjuvant chemotherapy ca...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang Q,Ju Y,Qu T,Wang T,Liu X

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Hyponatremia occurs frequently in the hospital setting and may be attributable to a host of etiologies. Drugs are frequently implicated. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) represents a well-recognized pharmacologic precipitant of drug-induced hyponatremia, with several reports extant in the retrievable l...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ghali MGZ,Kim MJ

更新日期：2020-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertension should be best managed under primary care settings. This study aimed to compare, between Shanghai and Shenzhen, the perceived quality of primary care in terms of accessibility, continuity, co-ordination, and comprehensiveness among hypertensive patients.A cross-sectional study was conducted in Shanghai an...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li H,Wei X,Wong MC,Wong SY,Yang N,Griffiths SM

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To date, because of their rarity, the clinicopathological features and surgical outcomes of small bowel adenocarcinomas (SBAs) have been insufficiently explored. We evaluated the clinicopathological features and long-term outcomes of patients who underwent surgery for SBA.This retrospective study (from 1999 to 2016) e...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang S,Yuan W,Zhang J,Chen Y,Zheng C,Ma J,Jiang Q,Zhao Y,Xu Q,Wang C

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00