A 14-year literature survey on spine-related clinical research output by orthopedic surgeons from mainland China.

abstract：BACKGROUND:TNF-like cytokine 1A (TL1A) is a subgroup of the tumor necrosis factor superfamily that exerts pleiotropic effects on cell proliferation, inflammation, activation, and differentiation of immune cells. The purpose of the current study is to investigate the clinical significance of TL1A expression in coronary ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen X,Guo Y,Lai L,Zhang S,Li Z

更新日期：2020-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Sclerosing osteomyelitis of Garré is a rare condition that occurs most commonly in tubular bones and the mandible. Its nontypical symptoms, low morbidity, and insidious process make its diagnosis difficult at an early stage. In this article, we reported a case of chronic sclerosing osteomyelitis which occurre...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Bai S,Zhang H,Li Z,Li D,Li H

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Disabled-2 (Dab2) is a clathrin and cargo-binding endocytic adaptor protein that plays a role in cellular trafficking of low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR). However, little is known about its involvement in coronary artery disease (CAD). Here, we aimed to investigate the association between Dab2 single-nucleotide...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang Y,Wang Y,Adi D,He X,Liu F,Abudesimu A,Fu Z,Ma Y

更新日期：2020-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is associated with several diseases. However, the diagnostic value of RDW and its related factors remain unclear in colorectal cancer (CRC).This single-center retrospective study evaluated 211 Chinese CRC patients and 103 healthy controls. The association of RDW with the clinica...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Shi C,Xie M,Li L,Li K,Hu BL

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study is to study sonoelastographic features of the saphenous nerve.The study included 72 saphenous nerves in 36 healthy subjects. High resolution ultrasound and Shearwave elastography were used to evaluate the saphenous nerve. Cross sectional area (CSA) and stiffness were measured.The mean CSA of ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Bedewi MA,Elsifey AA,Kotb MA,Bediwy AM,Ahmed YM,Swify SM,Abodonya AM

更新日期：2020-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the study was to retrospectively investigate the changes in pulmonary function and its influencing factors in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) undergoing preoperative brace treatment or not. METHODS:Total 237 AIS patients (43 boys, 194 girls) who underwent operations and had a ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ran B,Fan Y,Yuan F,Guo K,Zhu X

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ischemic strokes presenting with isolated acute vestibular syndrome (AVS) are not rare and still are challenging for diagnosis. In this retrospective study, we aimed to investigate the association of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) with stroke in patients with isolated AVS. A total of 217 patients with is...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lin F,Chen Y,Wan M,Chen W,Jia W

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in Taiwan. The aim of this study was to estimate the incidence of cervical cancer in Taiwan, the relationship between cervical cancer and previous co-morbidities, and the long-term trend of cervical cancer mortality differences in the rest of the world.This study was b...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kau YC,Liu FC,Kuo CF,Huang HJ,Li AH,Hsieh MY,Yu HP

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Unstable angina (UA) is a clinically common coronary heart disease. Zhishi xiebai guizhi decoction (ZXGD) has been widely used in the management of UA, although its effective evidence is not clear and there is no systematic review regarding its efficacy and safety. Therefore, we conduct this systematic revie...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tang Y,Cai H,Zhan Z,Luo Y,Huang Y,Chen D,Chen B

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colorectal neoplasm (CRN) and coronary heart disease (CHD) share common risk factors. We aimed to assess the risk for CRN in patients who are at high risk for developing CHD determined by measurements, which are independent from the risk factors for CRN.This study was conducted on individuals who underwent total colon...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Basyigit S,Ozkan S,Uzman M,Ertugrul DT,Kefeli A,Aktas B,Yeniova AO,Asilturk Z,Nazligul Y,Simsek H,Simsek G,Ayturk M,Yavuz B

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The modified Blumgart method for pancreaticojejunostomy has been shown to reduce the rate of postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) in open surgery. We describe a modified Blumgart method using LAPRA-TY suture clips to facilitate laparoscopic pancreaticojejunostomy.We prepared a double-armed 4-0 nonabsorbable monofil...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Nagakawa Y,Takishita C,Hijikata Y,Osakabe H,Nishino H,Akashi M,Nakajima T,Shirota T,Sahara Y,Hosokawa Y,Ishizaki T,Katsumata K,Tsuchida A

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebral edema is a frequent and serious complication in traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients. The objective is to study the effect of dexamethasone in patients with brain contusions, and to assess its effect on the vasogenic component of the pericontusional edema.Prospective-observational study to quantify, using ma...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Moll A,Lara M,Pomar J,Orozco M,Frontera G,Llompart-Pou JA,Moratinos L,González V,Ibáñez J,Pérez-Bárcena J

更新日期：2020-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：:By retrieving records from Taiwan's National Health Insurance (NHI) system's database, the current study aimed to investigate the impacts of hysterosalpingography (HSG) to patients after ectopic pregnancy (EP) operations in Taiwan.In this retrospective cohort study, insurance claims data from 1997 to 2013, derived fro...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chiu NC,Ho CH,Shen SH,Tsuei YC,Lee KL,Huang CY,Li HY,Chen TJ

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report 3 cases of systemic strongyloidiasis in HIV-infected individuals and review 11 additional cases reported in the English-language literature. Systemic strongloidiasis is a rare and potentially fatal complication of late-stage HIV disease. A combination of gastrointestinal and respiratory symptoms in an HIV-in...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Celedon JC,Mathur-Wagh U,Fox J,Garcia R,Wiest PM

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Mirizzi syndrome (MS) is an uncommon condition characterized by common hepatic duct (CHD) compression by an impacted gallbladder or cystic duct stones or adjacent inflammation. To date, a standardized therapeutic strategy for MS has not been established yet, owing to its complex clinical presentation. Thus, r...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li J,Guo SJ,Zhang JC,Wang HY,Li K,Xu CS,Wang XF

更新日期：2020-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study was to analyze clinical outcome of Pauwels grade-3 femoral neck fractures treated by different surgical techniques. Potential risk factors associated with nonunion and osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) were investigated as well. The retrospective study comprised of 67 sequential patients treat...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang YL,Chen S,Ai ZS,Gao YS,Mei J,Zhang CQ

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) with initial manifestations of constipation and intestinal obstruction (IO) is rare. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 50-year-old Chinese male patient was admitted to the gastroenterology department due to constipation and abdominal distention for 8 days. He had experienced ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li X,Qi S,Jiao Y,Gao J,Du H

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pigmentary mosaicism of the (hypomelanosis of) Ito type is an umbrella term, which includes phenotypes characterized by mosaic hypopigmentation in the form of streaks, whorls, patchy, or more bizarre skin configurations (running along the lines of Blaschko): these cutaneous patterns can manifest as an isolated skin di...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Pavone V,Signorelli SS,Praticò AD,Corsello G,Savasta S,Falsaperla R,Pavone P,Sessa G,Ruggieri M

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacterial pericarditis is a rapidly progressive and highly fatal infection, and is often diagnosed postmortem in half of the cases. Even with drainage and antibiotics, the mortality rate is high. Gram-positive cocci, specifically Streptococcus penumoniae, have been the most common cause of bacterial pericarditis with ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Patel H,Patel C,Soni M,Patel A,Banda V

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Epithelioid trophoblastic tumor (ETT) is a very rare form of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) which arises from neoplastic proliferation of intermediate trophoblasts. Metastatic ETT of the lung is extremely rare in postmenopausal women. PATIENT CONCERNS:Here we describe a 50-year-old woman with a meta...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lei W,Zhang F,Zheng C,Zhao C,Tu S,Bao Y

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Periorbital metastasis of colorectal cancer is rare. Therefore, herein, we report a patient with rectal cancer who presented with periorbital metastasis without any systemic metastasis. PATIENT CONCERNS:The patient was a 57-year-old man who had a painless nodule on his left eyelid. DIAGNOSIS:The patient ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Paik JH,Shin HJ,Lee HS,Han HS,Ryu CG,Hwang DY

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is one of the most common neurosurgical diseases. However, complicated subdural empyema rarely occurs after trepanation and drainage of chronic subdural hematoma. PATIENT CONCERNS:A male patient (77 years old) was admitted to the hospital on the 2nd day of fever after an unde...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xue H,Zhang W,Shi L,Zhang Y,Yu B,Yang H

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to establish a new model for predicting acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) (defined by the Chinese Medical Association), which potentially occurs among patients with acute deterioration (AD) of hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related chronic liver disease (CLD).A total of 754 patients with AD of HBV-relate...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li C,Zhu B,Lv S,You S,Xin S

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cardiac myxomas are the most frequent primary cardiac tumor in adults. The incidence in pediatric patients is extremely low. Heavy calcification of an atrial myxoma is uncommon in children. CASE PRESENTATION:An 18-month-old boy was admitted for a significant precordial systolic murmur. Transthoracic echoc...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen R,Deng X,Luo J,Huang P

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the usefulness of titanium mesh cage as an interlaminar spacer combined with nitinol shape memory loop fixation in patients with atlantoaxial instability.From April 2009 to March 2017, among the patients with atlantoaxial instability, a total of 30 patients were treated by niti...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yang HS,Kim KW,Oh YM,Eun JP

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:NLRP3 inflammasome plays a prominent role in the pathogenesis and progression of many diseases, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, atherosclerosis, and Alzheimer's disease. However, little knowledge is known about the role of NLRP3 inflammasome in central post-stroke pain (CPSP). METHODS:We selected...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li SJ,Zhang YF,Ma SH,Yi Y,Yu HY,Pei L,Feng D

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastric cancer (GC) is the world's second-leading cause of neoplastic mortality. Genetic alterations, response to treatments, and mortality rates are highly heterogeneous across different regions. Within Latin America, GC is the leading cause of cancer death in Chile, affecting 17.6 per 100,000 people and causing >300...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Owen GI,Pinto MP,Retamal IN,Fernádez MF,Cisternas B,Mondaca S,Sanchez C,Galindo H,Nervi B,Ibañez C,Acevedo F,Madrid J,Peña J,Bravo ML,Maturana MJ,Cordova-Delgado M,Romero D,de la Jara N,Torres J,Rodriguez-Fernandez

更新日期：2018-04-01 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：RATIONALE:Phlegmonous gastritis is a rare bacterial infection of the gastric wall with high mortality. However, diagnosis of phlegmonous gastritis is difficult and standard treatment remains unestablished. PATIENT CONCERNS:We report a 33-year-old male patient with mixed-phenotype acute leukemia who developed acute phl...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Shi D,He J,Lv M,Liu R,Zhao T,Jiang Q

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To determine the diagnostic accuracy of techniques with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) patients via a protocol for systemic review and network meta-analysis. METHODS:We will search PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Google Scholar from inception to October 1, 2018. The reference list...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xu S,Yang J,Zhu Y,Xu S,Liu J,Deng Y,Wei L,Yang M,Huang X,Cao B,Zhang C,Zhao F,Liu X,Xing X,Li Z

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00