Determining the burden of the family caregivers of people with neuromuscular diseases who use a wheelchair.

abstract：RATIONALE:Elbow injury in children by improper treatment or a delay of more than 3 weeks could lead to old unreduced Monteggia fracture, which are difficult to manage. Conservative or normal surgical methods usually fail. PATIENT CONCERNS:Herein, we present a 6-year-old boy with sustaining injury approximately 1 month...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang J,Chen M,Du J

更新日期：2017-03-01 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:The differences in treatment outcomes between ultrasound (US)-guided percutaneous microwave ablation (PMWA) and endoscopic thyroidectomy for patients with papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) remains unknown. METHODS:An electronic search will be performed for randomized controlled trials or observational...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Shen Y,Liu M,He J,Wu S,Wan YL,Ding J,Cai XY,Fu XH

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with cancer are of a high level risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) is recommended as the normal treatment for cancer-associated venous thrombosis. Recently, some studies suggest that patients with cancer-associated venous thrombosis can get a good efficacy and ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen H,Tao R,Zhao H,Jiang J,Yang J

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Stylohyoid complex syndrome is characterized by various cervicopharyngeal symptoms related to the ossification and abnormality of the styloid process, stylohyoid ligament, and the lesser horn of the hyoid bone. Eagle syndrome is the most well-known of the spectra of these diseases. Although surgical treatment...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lee YW,Chung J

更新日期：2020-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin 9 or PCSK9 is a protein whose main function is to regulate the number of low-density lipoprotein receptors (LDLR) present on the cell surface. Loss-of-function mutations in PCSK9 have been related to low LDL-cholesterol levels and a decrease in the risk of cardiovascular...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Bayona A,Arrieta F,Rodríguez-Jiménez C,Cerrato F,Rodríguez-Nóvoa S,Fernández-Lucas M,Gómez-Coronado D,Mata P

更新日期：2020-08-21 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：RATIONALE:Pilocytic astrocytoma (PA) is the most common pediatric central nervous system glial tumor. Adult occurrence is rare, especially in elderly adults. How to manage the pilocytic astrocytoma with spontaneous intratumoral hemorrhage in the elderly is still unfamiliar with clinician. PATIENT CONCERNS:Reports of t...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Sun S,Zhou H,Ding ZZ,Shi H

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:The superior sagittal sinus (SSS) and transverse sinus are the major dural sinuses that receive a considerable amount of venous drainage. The occlusion of them has been suggested to cause intracranial hypertension, hemorrhage, and lead to potentially fatal consequences. PATIENT CONCERNS:We reported a 35-year...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu Y,Li K,Huang Y,Sun J,Gao X

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the incidence and pattern of child and adolescent (≤18 years old) traumatic fractures (TFs) as a result of collisions.We retrospectively reviewed 270 child and adolescent patients (228 males and 42 females aged 12.8 ± 5.1 years old) with TFs as a result of collisions admitted to our university-affiliate...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang H,Liu H,Zhang S,Li C,Zhou Y,Liu J,Ou L,Xiang L

更新日期：2018-05-01 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：:Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is the development of heart failure during late pregnancy to months postpartum with potential fatal outcome. However, the disease is not well-studied in Asia.We aimed to investigate the epidemiology and clinical outcomes of PPCM in Taiwan.Electronic medical records were retrieved from ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wu VC,Chen TH,Yeh JK,Wu M,Lu CH,Chen SW,Wu KP,Cheng CW,Chang CH,Hung KC,Chern MS,Lin FC,Wen MS

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:End-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients exhibit an increased incidence of peptic ulcer disease. Helicobacter pylori plays a central role in the development of peptic ulcers. The effect of early H pylori eradication on the recurrence of complicated peptic ulcer disease in ESRD patients remains unclear. The aim of the p...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chang SS,Hu HY

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim of this study was to determine if surface electromyography (sEMG) could provide objective data in monitoring the alteration of signal amplitude of myoelectric activity of the paraspinal muscles in the patients with acute nonspecific lower back pain (ANLBP), and to explore the correlation between sEMG data and symp...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Qiao J,Zhang SL,Zhang J,Feng D

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our goal was to evaluate the risk factors for regional recurrence in upper lip squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).A total of 109 patients with upper lip SCC were retrospectively enrolled. Clinical and pathologic information was collected and analyzed.Fifteen (13.8%) patients had a regional metastasis, 2 patients had paroti...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu F,Wang L,Pang S,Kan Q

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aims to explore the principles of clinical classification and individualized treatment of basicranial artery injuries based on its anatomical correlation.The data of 172 patients with various types of basicranial artery injuries were retrospectively analyzed. Among these patients, 128 patients were male and...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yang H,Li SG,Xiang X,Lv Y,Chu LZ,Peng H,Wang F,Cao H,Liu J

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Abdominal wall defects are common after tumor resection. PATIENT CONCERNS:We report an 83-year-old male patient with recurrent tumors in his abdomen, and who had an incision wound that could not be directly closed. Mesh was not suitable because the wound was infected. DIAGNOSES:Abdominal wall defect result ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen Q,Liu Q,Suo Y,Xie Q

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Child-Turcotte-Pugh (CTP) score is widely used worldwide to predict outcomes across a broad spectrum of liver diseases, mainly cirrhosis. Portal hypertension and variceal bleed are significant causes of morbidity and mortality in cirrhotic patients, although the variceal status is not incorporated into the classic...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Fan X,Wen M,Shen Y,Wang W,Yang X,Yang L

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Consistency between back pain intensity and degenerative changes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the lumbar spine is poor. This study aimed to show whether tender point (TP) examination, used as a test for diffuse central sensitization, may add valuable information to clinical assessment of patients with low ba...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jensen OK,Nielsen CV,Stengaard-Pedersen K

更新日期：2020-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：:At present, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and glycated albumin (GA) are used to evaluate glycemic control in diabetic patients, but they cannot reflect insulin deficiency and/or insulin resistance.We investigated the feasibility of using estimated average glucose to fasting plasma glucose ratio (eAG/fPG ratio) to estima...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Guo J,Lei S,Zhou Y,Pan C

更新日期：2020-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Appreciation of the frequency of the congenitally malformed aortic valve has come about during the last 50 years, a period during which aortic valve replacement became a predictably successful operation. Study of patients at necropsy with either a congenitally unicuspid (1 true commissure) or bicuspid (2 true commissu...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Roberts WC,Vowels TJ,Ko JM

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Surgical removal of a sebaceous cyst is usually accomplished through an external incision, which inevitably results in a scar. Herein, we described an intraoral approach for excising sebaceous cysts located in the lip or cheek near lip commissure, to avoid a skin scar. PATIENT CONCERNS:Removal of the cyst bu...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen B,Lu H,Ren C,Ma L,Hu X,Qi H,Gao Z

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:the difference in the risk of thyroid malignancy for patients with multinodular goiter (MNG) and solitary nodular goiter (SNG) remains controversial. Although total thyroidectomy (TT) is the current preferred surgical option for MNG, permanent hypothyroidism in these patients may be a concern. Therefore, we ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lin YS,Wu HY,Yu MC,Hsu CC,Chao TC

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most common cause of motor neuron disease, and effective treatment for ALS is still lacking. Transactive response (TAR) -DNA-binding protein-43 (TDP-43) is aggregated in the neurons of ALS patients. Animal studies shown TDP-43 aggregation can be attenuated by enha...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen PC,Hsieh YC,Huang CC,Hu CJ

更新日期：2020-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Unstable slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) has a relatively high risk of avascular necrosis of the femoral head. Standard treatment for unstable SCFE is still controversial. We reviewed unstable SCFE case series treated with the standardized protocol, which consisted of percutaneous pinning after prol...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Matsushita M,Mishima K,Iwata K,Hattori T,Ishiguro N,Kitoh H

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whether statin use has any impact on survival of esophageal cancer patients remains controversial. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis focusing on current topic for the first time.We systematically searched the following databases for relevant studies comparing survival between statin users and non-users among eso...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Deng HY,Lan X,Zheng X,Zha P,Zhou J,Wang RL,Jiang R,Qiu XM

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proton pump inhibitors are usually safe, although serious adverse effects can occur. We report the first case of rhabdomyolysis associated with single-dose intravenous esomeprozole administration. METHODS:A 45-year-old Korean male visited our emergency room because of persistent lower chest discomfort that ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jeon DH,Kim Y,Kim MJ,Cho HS,Bae EJ,Chang SH,Park DJ

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cirrhosis and idiopathic portal hypertension (IPH) are 2 major diseases showing portal hypertension. However, characteristics and outcomes of IPH with ascites have not yet been determined. The aim of the study was to examine the influence of ascites on the long-term clinical course of IPH.This observational study comp...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Maruyama H,Kondo T,Sekimoto T,Yokosuka O

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Adult patients with Down syndrome (DS) commonly develop Hashimoto thyroiditis (HT). However, primary diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) of the thyroid is uncommon, and its simultaneous occurrence with HT is very rare. To our knowledge, coexisting DLBCL and HT in a patient with DS has not been reported in t...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wei L,Zhao N,Li Y,Zheng X,Zhang H,Zhang Z

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The enterococci, members of the group D streptococci and the predominant aerobic streptococci of the gastrointestinal and female genital tracts, have long been recognized as significant pathogens in infective endocarditis. Over the past 2 decades, enterococci have become increasingly important nosocomial pathogens, re...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Maki DG,Agger WA

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00