Management and outcomes of spinal epidural hematoma during vertebroplasty: Case series.

abstract：:T cell immunoglobulin and mucin domain-3 (TIM-3) is a surface molecule expressed on immune cells which play a role in immune regulation. The aims of the present study were to determine whether circulating soluble T cell immunoglobulin domain and mucin-3 (sTIM-3) are elevated in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, and ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Matsumoto H,Fujita Y,Asano T,Matsuoka N,Temmoku J,Sato S,Yashiro-Furuya M,Watanabe H,Migita K

更新日期：2020-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical effect of the limited area decompression, intervertebral fusion, and pedicle screw fixation for treating degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis (DLSS) with instability. Hemilaminectomy decompression, intervertebral fusion, and pedicle screw fixation for treating DLSS with...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yang F,Ren E,Yang L,Wang Y,Hu X,Yang Y,Kang X

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Little is known regarding alterations of the renin-angiotensin system in patients referred for cardiac catheterization. Here, we measured plasma levels of active renin and aldosterone in patients referred for cardiac catheterization in order to determine the prevalence of elevated renin, aldosterone, and the aldostero...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Erne P,Müller A,Rossi GP,Seifert B,Stehlin F,Redondo M,Bauer PT,Kobza R,Resink TJ,Radovanovic D

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to investigate the relationship between total homocysteine (tHcy) levels in the plasma and renal function severity in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) aged ≥75 years.We included 221 patients with T2DM aged ≥60 years (59 aged ≥75 years).tHcy levels among the 4 groups of patients aged ≥60 years sig...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ma N,Xu N,Yin D,Liu W,Wu M,Cheng X

更新日期：2020-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Multiple primary malignancies can occur in the same organ or in multiple organs or systems. Likewise, they can occur simultaneously or successively. Based on the timing of the diagnosis, they are classified as multiple synchronous (i.e., concurrent) or metachronous (i.e., successive) primary malignancies. The...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Song L,Li Q,Yang K,Yin R,Wang D

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Primary repair of acute ligament injury is possible due to the proximity of the ends. In the case of chronic injury, however, primary repair is difficult because the ends of ruptured ligament will have receded, and tendon graft, transfer, or reconstruction is needed. Satisfactory clinical results have been re...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yeo ED,Han JK,Lee HS,Won SH,Jung KJ,Chang HJ,Cha JS,Ahn H,Lee DW,Kang JK,Kim WJ

更新日期：2020-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to assess the effects of bevacizumab in augmenting trabeculectomy for glaucoma. We searched the databases of Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase, CNKI, and VIP. All the databases were retrieved from the time databases established to September, 2015. The keywords we used were as follows: "bevacizu...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu X,Du L,Li N

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of cancer stem cell (CSC) markers in differentiation of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains uncertain. We conducted a meta-analysis to first investigate the association between expression of CSC markers (CD133, CD90, CD44, and EpCAM) and poor differentiation of HCC, and second, to determine if these CSC ma...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu R,Shen Y,Nan K,Mi B,Wu T,Guo J,Li M,Lv Y,Guo H

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the effectiveness of dual filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP), a novel blood purification treatment, as a rapid and sustained disease-modifying therapy for active refractory rheumatoid arthritis (RA).A retrospective cohort study had been conducted. One hundred fifty three patients aged 18 years or older wi...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xing Y,Wang S,Liu C,Wang H,Zhao M,Jin B,Kong X

更新日期：2020-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to evaluate the association between fracture history and sequential risk of suicidal behavior.A total of 82,804 patients with fractures and 82,804 control subjects without fractures were matched. The influence of fractures on the risk of suicidal behavior-related hospital visit was analyzed using a Co...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tsai CH,Cheng WJ,Muo CH,Lin TL

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study is to summarize the status of knowledge, attitudes, implementation, facilitators, and barriers of evidence-based practice (EBP) in community nurses (CNs). EBP has been widely adopted but the knowledge, attitudes, and implementation of EBP among CNs, and the facilitators and barriers they perceived...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li S,Cao M,Zhu X

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Patients who undergo hilar cholangiocarcinoma (HCAC) resection with concomitant hepatectomy have a high risk of postoperative morbidity and mortality due to surgical trauma to the hepatic and biliary vasculature. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 58-year-old Chinese man with yellowing skin and sclera, abdominal distension,...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tang R,Ma L,Xiang C,Wang X,Li A,Liao H,Dong J

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to compare olanzapine and haloperidol efficacies in the treatment of acute psychiatric symptoms due to amphetamine-type stimulants (ATSs). METHODS:The Zelen II design method was used; 124 patients with acute mental disorders due to amphetamine were randomly divided into olanzapine group (n ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xue X,Song Y,Yu X,Fan Q,Tang J,Chen X

更新日期：2018-02-01 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：BACKGROUND:To investigate the radiation dose and image quality for iterative reconstruction combined with the CARE kV technique in chest computed tomography (CT) scanning for physical examination. METHODS:A total of 130 patients who underwent chest CT scanning were randomly chosen and the quality reference value was s...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yang B,Li ZL,Gao Y,Yang YY,Zhao W

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Differential diagnosis between keratoacanthoma (KA) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is difficult due to their similarities. The mechanisms that drive their distinct biological behavior are poorly understood. To investigate whether the assessment of microvessel density (MVD) could be helpful in KA and SCC differentia...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Watanabe IC,Magalhães RF,de Moraes AM,Stelini RF,Cintra GF,Metze K,Cintra ML

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of real-time elastography (RTE)-targeted biopsy in the detection and diagnosis of prostate cancer (PCa) remains controversial. METHODS:We searched Medline, Embase, and Cochrane Library from inception to July 31, 2017 and used the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies (QUADAS-2) tool to ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tu X,Qiu S,Chang T,Jin K,Bao Y,Yang L,Wei Q

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Portal vein thrombosis is a complication after liver transplantation and cavernous transformation of the portal vein (CTPV) is a result of portal vein thrombosis, with symptoms of portal hypertension revealed by an enhanced CT scan. Meso-Rex bypass is an artificial shunt connecting the left portal vein to the...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Han D,Tang R,Wang L,Li A,Huang X,Shen S,Dong J

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonmedical use of cough syrup (NUCS) among secondary vocational school (SVS) students has been an increasing concern for public health in China, but no data were available. This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the epidemiological characters of NUCS as well as its risk factors among SVS students in China.Fro...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wu Q,Yu J,Yang C,Chen J,Yang L,Zhang H,Teng S,Li J,Yan D,Cao J,Zhao Y,Wang Z

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to compare the differences between the measurements performed manually to those obtained using a digital model scanner of patients with orthodontic treatment.A cross-sectional study was performed in a sample of 30 study models from patients with permanent dentition who attended a univer...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jiménez-Gayosso SI,Lara-Carrillo E,López-González S,Medina-Solís CE,Scougall-Vilchis RJ,Hernández-Martínez CT,Colomé-Ruiz GE,Escoffié-Ramirez M

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age. PCOS not only affects female fertility, but is also associated with a variety of metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes. Microecological preparations include probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics, an...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang H,Wen W,Shen J,Wei L

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The market for dietary supplements in the sports sector has been growing rapidly for several years, though there is still lacking evidence regarding their claimed benefits. One group is that of nitric oxide increasing supplements, so-called "NO-boosters," which are claimed to improve the supply of oxygen a...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Doll J,Bürkle F,Neide A,Tsitlakidis S,Bruckner T,Schmidmaier G,Fischer C

更新日期：2020-10-09 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:It is largely unknown about the tumor growth of breast cancer naturally. We devised and analyzed an appropriate mathematical tool of the equations that describe how fast tumors grow without treatment on the basis of the ellipsoid shape of solid breast cancer. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 31-year-old woman presented wi...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Mao X,Zhou M,Fan C,Chen B,Jin F

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Treatment of breast cancer during pregnancy (BCP) remains a challenge to physicians. Surgery and chemotherapy during pregnancy are widely used for the treatment of BCP. Herein, we reported 3 Chinese patients with BCP who underwent chemotherapy during pregnancy and were followed up for adverse effects. PATIEN...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ye X,He Q,Zhou X

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Ectopic variceal bleeding is a rare (2-5%) but fatal gastrointestinal bleed in patients with portal hypertension. Patients with ectopic variceal bleeding manifest melena, hematochezia, or hematemesis, which require urgent managements. Definitive therapeutic modalities of ectopic varices are not yet standardiz...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Park SW,Cho E,Jun CH,Choi SK,Kim HS,Park CH,Rew JS,Cho SB,Kim HJ,Han M,Cho KM

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Acrometastasis is infrequent and generally indicates a wider spread of metastasis with poor prognosis. The diagnosis is challenging, as it might mimic an infectious, inflammatory, or metabolic disease. Acrometastasis are most commonly found in patients with lung, gastrointestinal, kidney, and breast cancer...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Gallardo-Alvarado L,Ramos AA,Perez-Montiel D,Ramirez-Morales R,Diaz E,Leon DC

更新日期：2020-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Time resolved magnetic resonance angiography with interleaved stochastic trajectories (TWIST) allows for identification of tumor feeding arteries and arteriovenous shunt (AVS). We used TWIST to obtain number of feeding arteries (NFA) and detect AVS for 43 cases of pathology-confirmed soft tissue tumors. We compared no...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wu G,Yang H,Li X

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stress-induced injury is a common complication associated with patients with chronic critical illness (CCI). Skin-stretching device (SSD) and vacuum sealing drainage (VSD) technique are 2 approaches that can facilitate wound healing.In the present study, the effect of the concatenated application of the 2 techniques o...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang F,Gu Y,Wu L

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreatic cancer (PaCa) is one of the most fatal cancers in the world. Although great efforts have made to explore the mechanisms of PaCa oncogenesis, the prognosis of PaCa patients is still unsatisfactory. Thus, it is imperative to further understand the potential carcinogenesis of PaCa and reliable prognostic model...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yang J,Shi W,Zhu S,Yang C

更新日期：2020-09-11 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