Delayed bilateral facet dislocation at L4-5: A case report.

abstract：:The true survival benefit of different curative strategies involving type of operative procedure and timing for patients with initial noncurative colorectal liver metastases remains uncertain. The goal of this study was to examine the effect of primary tumor resection on patients' survival and to clarify the predictiv...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu Q,Hao L,Lou Z,Gao X,Gong H,Hong Y,Fu C,Zhang W

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment of hypertrophic scars arising as a result of thermal burns in children is still a big problem. The results of the treatment are not satisfactory for patients and parents, and new methods of treatment are still investigated.We present the use of one of the most modern carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers (Lumenis Enco...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Żądkowski T,Nachulewicz P,Mazgaj M,Woźniak M,Cielecki C,Wieczorek AP,Beń-Skowronek I

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dyslipidemia is a common disorder in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients. It is still inconclusive whether antimalarial drugs could affect the serum lipids in SLE patients, therefore we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of available data to address this issue. METHODS:We comprehensivel...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tao CY,Shang J,Chen T,Yu D,Jiang YM,Liu D,Cheng GY,Xiao J,Zhao ZZ

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:The relationship between antineutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) and ANCA-negative vasculitis has not been elucidated. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 64-year-old female with edema and proteinuria was admitted. A kidney biopsy indicated focal proliferative nephritis with crescents in 25...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li XL,Xu PC,Chen T,Yan TK,Jiang JQ,Jia JY,Wei L,Shang WY,Hu SY

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Acute appendicitis is one of the most common causes of acute abdomen in children, yet it is difficult to diagnose in young children because its clinical manifestations may be atypical. Here, 3 atypical clinical cases associated with appendicitis in children are reported. PATIENT CONCERN:The 1st case correspo...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang ZH,Ye J,Wang YS,Liu Y

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Aspergillus and Cryptococcus exposure can cause serious secondary infections in human lungs, especially in immunocompromised patients or in conjunction with a chronic disease caused by low disease resistance. Primary invasive fungal infections are clinically rare; therefore, coexistence of 2 fungi at an infec...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang Q,Wang Z,Hao Y,Li W,Xin T,Chen M,Gao P

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several epidemiological studies have focused on the role of nuclear factor-kappa-B inhibitor-alpha (NFKBIA) -881 A>G polymorphism in cancer susceptibility. However, the published data have led to contentious results. This study was designed to examine the association between -881 A>G polymorphism and cancer risk.Compr...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Geng P,Ou J,Li J,Liao Y,Wang N,Sa R,Xiang L,Liang H

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Guidelines for patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) management and several grading systems or prognostic indices have been used not only to improve the quality of care but to predict also the outcome of these patients. Among them, the gold standards Fisher radiological grading scale, Hunt-Hess and the World Fed...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Basile-Filho A,Lago AF,Menegueti MG,Nicolini EA,Nunes RS,Lima SL,Ferreira JPU,Feres MA

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with persistent or recurrent trigeminal neuralgia (TN) after microvascular decompression (MVD) are frequently difficult to manage. This study aimed to analyze the safety and efficiency of repeat MVD, with the main focus on prognostic factors and long-term outcomes.We performed a retrospective study of 41 TN p...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Cheng J,Meng J,Lei D,Hui X

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We reviewed 106 patients referred to our institution for treatment of peripheral tuberculous adenitis to establish the epidemiologic, clinical, and pathologic manifestations of this disease. Tuberculous lymphadenitis occurred predominantly in young, foreign-born women a mean of 5 years after arrival in the United Stat...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Polesky A,Grove W,Bhatia G

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to elucidate the relationship between spinal cord injury (SCI) and the risk of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in a cohort study with a large representative sample.The National Health Insurance Database was used to select patients who were diagnosed from 2000 to 2010. Patients with a histor...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Su TW,Chou TY,Jou HJ,Yang PY,Lin CL,Sung FC,Hsu CY,Kao CH

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although robot-assisted distal pancreatectomy (RADP) has been successfully performed since 2003, its advantages over open distal pancreatectomy (ODP) are still uncertain. The objective of this meta-analysis is to compare the clinical and oncologic safety and efficacy of RADP vs ODP. METHODS:Multiple databas...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhou J,Lv Z,Zou H,Xiong L,Liu Z,Chen W,Wen Y

更新日期：2020-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death. In the present research, we adopted a comprehensive bioinformatics method to identify some biomarkers associated with the tumor progression and prognosis of PCa. METHODS:Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) analysis and weighted ge...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen X,Wang J,Peng X,Liu K,Zhang C,Zeng X,Lai Y

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preterm infants are at an increased risk of sucking problems, swallowing difficulty, and poor nourishment. During the neonatal period, the neurobehavioral organization of a preterm baby is poor compared with that of appropriate gestational age infants. Kinesio Taping has been widely used for edema control, j...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lin CL,Wu WT,Chang KV,Lin HY,Chou LW

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endobronchial valves had been utilized for many years to treat patients with advanced emphysema, despite unfavorable results. In this meta-analysis, we aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of the use of endobronchial valves in patients with heterogeneous advanced emphysema. METHODS:We performed systemati...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Du Y,She D,Liang Z,Yang W,Chen L

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:The frequency of tooth avulsion is on the rise due to increasing rates of maxillofacial trauma. Avulsed teeth present with varying degrees of root resorption, and are generally asymptomatic; therefore, they often go undiagnosed. The etiopathogenesis of root resorption in replanted teeth following avulsion rem...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu H,Peng X,Sun H,Li X

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The infection is an essential problem in the clinical practice in orthopedics. The bibliometric analysis was conducted to evaluate the top 100 cited articles on infection in orthopaedics. METHODS:The Web of Science (WoS) Core Database was comprehensively searched from 1975 to 2017, and the literature search wa...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jiang Y,Hu R,Zhu G

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Intramuscular hemangiomas are rare benign vascular neoplasms, merely accounting for 0.8% of all hemangiomas. Moreover, there are few case reports of intramuscular hemangiomas in the upper extremities. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 24-year-old male patient presented with a 5-year history of intermittent pain of the righ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu Y,Li R,Liu Z,Wang S,Lu L

更新日期：2019-02-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To explore the effect of ginkgo biloba extract (EGb) as an adjunctive treatment of elderly patients with depression and the effect on the expression of serum S100B. METHODS:136 elderly patients with depression were divided into EGb +  citalopram (Cit) group and Cit group equally. Efficacy was evaluated by Ha...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Dai CX,Hu CC,Shang YS,Xie J

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：ABSTRACT:To assess diagnostic criteria and currently used tools for the identification of central sensitization (CS) in patients with joint pain due to osteoarthritis (OA).Qualitative, cross-sectional and multicenter study based on a 2-round Delphi surveyPublic and private medical centers attending patients with joint ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Dürsteler C,Cordero-García C,Fernández CIG,Molero JVP,Merchante IM

更新日期：2020-12-24 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Previous studies have shown that microRNA-25 (miR-25) plays a key role in the occurrence and development of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Many studies have shown that there is a significant increment of miR-25 in circulating blood of patients with NSCLC. The meta-analysis aims to explore diagnostic valu...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li C,Sun L,Zhou H,Yang Y,Wang Y,She M,Chen J

更新日期：2020-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Soft-tissue defects overlying the Achilles tendon are common complications after bicycle or motorcycle spoke injuries in children and usually require surgical management by various flaps. There is no apparent consensus on the optimal choice of flaps for these injuries. We designed a novel step-advanced rectangular fla...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang Y,Liu Y,Tian S,Song L,Peng A

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To explore the safety and efficacy of the selective 5-serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor duloxetine hydrochloride and alpha-adrenergic receptor blocker (alpha-blocker) doxazosin mesylate-controlled tablets in the treatment of pain disorder in chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS).In a...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang M,Li H,Ji Z,Dong D,Yan S

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiovascular diseases are highly prevalent and represent leading causes of morbidity worldwide, including in Central Europe. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is an effective method of secondary prevention, but utilization is low. Barriers to CR use in the Czech Republic are not well-characterized, and therefore...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Winnige P,Batalik L,Filakova K,Hnatiak J,Dosbaba F,Grace SL

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:We report a case of paraproteinemic keratopathy associated with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance, treated with keratoprosthesis as a primary penetrating procedure. Histopathological findings and a world literature review are presented. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 74 year old female recently diagnose...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chiang HH,Wieland RS,Rogers TS,Gibson PC,Atweh G,McCormick G

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The direct anterior approach (DAA) to total hip arthroplasty has been promoted as a minimally invasive alternative to the lateral approach, which we sought to verify by systematically reviewing and meta-analyzing the literature comparing clinical, radiographic, and surgical outcomes. Two reviewers independently search...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yue C,Kang P,Pei F

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Staphylococcus aureus is a leading cause of infective endocarditis in people who inject drugs (PWID). The management of S aureus endocarditis (SAE) in PWID can be problematic. The objective of this retrospective observational study was to assess the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and mortality of S aureus end...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Asgeirsson H,Thalme A,Weiland O

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study aimed to investigate the clinical features and prognoses of patients with tuberculosis (TB) who had secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH).Patients first presenting with fever of unknown origin, who were ultimately diagnosed with TB-associated secondary HLH, were assessed retrospectively. We summ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang Y,Liang G,Qin H,Li Y,Zeng X

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lateral talar process fragment excision may be followed by hindfoot instability and altered biomechanics. There is controversy regarding the ideal fragment size for internal fixation versus excision and a concern that excision of a large fragment may lead to significant instability. The aim of this study was to assess...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Sands A,White C,Blankstein M,Zderic I,Wahl D,Ernst M,Windolf M,Hagen JE,Richards RG,Stoffel K,Gueorguiev B

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00