No associations exists between red blood cell distribution width and serum uric acid in both sexes.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:DNA methylation is the earliest and most studied epigenetic modification in cancer. The literature reported that the abnormal methylation level of multiple genes was associated with poor prognosis in ovarian cancer. However, due to a small sample size, the results reported in the literature vary widely. In th...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Feng LY,Chen CX,Li L

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:IgG4-related disease is a newly recognized fibroinflammatory disorder, characterized by tumefactive lesions, storiform fibrosis and IgG4-positive plasma cells infiltration. IgG4-related sclerosing cholangitis (IgG4-SC) is the most common extrapancreatic manifestation of IgG4-related disease, but it is frequen...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xiao J,Li G,Yang G,Jia C,Li B

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aim to determine the incidence of malignancy after liver transplantation (LT) compared to general population. The records of patients who received LTs at our center from October 1989 and November 2012 were retrospectively reviewed. The standardized incidence ratio (SIR) of cancer in the patients was compared to gen...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Hsiao CY,Lee PH,Ho CM,Wu YM,Ho MC,Hu RH

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traditionally, infective endocarditis (IE) has been microbiologically diagnosed by blood cultures or serology. However, conventional microbiologic methods do not always provide an etiologic diagnosis. We conducted the current study to evaluate the usefulness of a universal real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Marín M,Muñoz P,Sánchez M,Del Rosal M,Alcalá L,Rodríguez-Créixems M,Bouza E,Group for the Management of Infective Endocarditis of the Gregorio Marañón Hospital (GAME).

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The activation of the Notch signaling pathway has been shown to play an important role in diabetic nephropathy (DN) development. Besides, Notch-1 is a target gene in miR-34a. However, the regulation of the podocyte lesions involved in DN by miR-34a has not been identified. METHODS:This study utilized miR-34...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang X,Song S,Luo H

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to summarize current evidence evaluating the association between antenatal infection and intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) in preterm infants. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We searched for published articles on antenatal infection and IVH in 3 English (PubMed, the Cochrane Library, and EBS...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Huang J,Meng J,Choonara I,Xiong T,Wang Y,Wang H,Qu Y,Mu D

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital chloride losing diarrhea (CCLD) is a rare type of chronic watery diarrhea due to mutations in SLC26A3 gene leading to defective chloride-bicarbonate exchanges with the resultant loss of chloride and retention of bicarbonate.We aim to define pediatric Saudi CCLD patients' characteristics to achieve prompt di...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kamal NM,Khan HY,El-Shabrawi MHF,Sherief LM

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Rudimentary horns and unicornuate uteri, 2 types of Mullerian duct abnormalities, often lack obvious symptoms. Ultrasonography (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are alternative examinations but have low accuracy. Full-term rudimentary horn pregnancies are rather rare but life-threatening. PATIENT ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang Y,Pang Y,Zhang X,Zhao Z,Liu P

更新日期：2020-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：ABSTRACT:Lactic acidosis is one of the most fatal adverse effects of linezolid, an antibiotic used to treat serious infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. However, the measures to prevent lactic acidosis have not been well established.We performed a retrospective study to analyze the impact of applying a s...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Im JH,Lee JS,Chung MH,Kwon HY,Lee MJ,Baek JH

更新日期：2021-01-08 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：INTRODUCTION:Bardet-Biedl syndrome, which compromises airway management and the cardiovascular and renal systems, is a rare ciliopathic syndrome characterized by multisystem involvement and varying genetic etiologies and clinical manifestations. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 13-year-old female patient had a history of chronic re...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yaman F,Çekmen N

更新日期：2020-09-18 00:00:00

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：:We describe the clinical characteristics and actuarial survival of a consecutive cohort of 41 patients with rheumatoid arthritis and clinical pericarditis who were seen at the Mayo Clinic between 1970 and 1987 and followed up until death or through 1987. The survivors were followed up for a median of 5.1 years. Approx...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Hara KS,Ballard DJ,Ilstrup DM,Connolly DC,Vollertsen RS

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the utility of left atrial volume index (LAVI) and markers of coagulation and hemostatic activation (MOCHA) in cryptogenic stroke (CS) patients to identify those more likely to have subsequent diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AF), malignancy or recurrent stroke during follow-up.Consecutive CS patients wh...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ellis D,Rangaraju S,Duncan A,Hoskins M,Raza SA,Rahman H,Winningham M,Belagaje S,Bianchi N,Mohamed GA,Obideen M,Sharashidze V,Belair T,Henriquez L,Nahab F

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most commonly diagnosed congenital disorder in newborns. The incidence and mortality of CHD vary worldwide. A detailed understanding of the global, regional, and national distribution of CHD is critical for CHD prevention.We collected the incidence and mortality data of CHD from t...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wu W,He J,Shao X

更新日期：2020-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：OF BACKGROUND DATA:There is growing interest in identifying nutritional biomarkers associated with poor outcomes of elective spine surgery. Prealbumin and transferrin are both biomarkers of nutritional status that can be obtained from clinical laboratories. However, associations of preoperative measures of these nutrit...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Takemoto E,Yoo J,Blizzard SR,Shannon J,Marshall LM

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This systematic review aims to explore the effectiveness and safety of extracorporeal shock-wave therapy (ESWT) for patients with frozen shoulder. METHODS:The sources of Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Web of Science,...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Cao DZ,Wang CL,Qing Z,Liu LD

更新日期：2019-02-01 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：:Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a common and genetically heterozygous inflammatory rheumatic disease characterized by new bone formation, ankylosis and inflammation of hip, sacroiliac joints and spine. Until now, there is no method for early diagnosis of AS and the effective treatment available for AS patients remain l...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li Z,Wong SH,Shen J,Chan MTV,Wu WKK

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In spinal fusion surgery, total blood loss (TBL) is composed of visible blood loss from the surgical field and wound drainage, and hidden blood loss (HBL). Until now, no published studies exist reporting the effect of topical use of tranexamic acid (tTXA) on HBL in patients undergoing posterior lumbar spinal fusion su...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ren Z,Li S,Sheng L,Zhuang Q,Li Z,Xu D,Chen X,Jiang P,Zhang X

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This retrospective study evaluated the effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for the treatment of endometriosis-associated pain (EAP).A total of 154 patients with EAP were included and were divided into 2 groups in this retrospective study. Eighty-three patients were assigned a treatment group, and und...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Bi XL,Xie CX

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Numerous reports in the media have suggested that children could be hurt due to their clothing, yet there are few medical reports that discussed children's clothing-related injuries. This study therefore, aimed to describe the epidemiological characteristics of media-reported injury cases related to children...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Cheng S,Chiwanda Kaminga A,Cheng X,Xu H

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Generally, rheumatic heart disease is, today, sporadic in developed countries, even though it continues to be a major health hazard in the developing ones. It is also a very rare cause of sudden unexpected death. We report a case of a 15-year-old boy who suddenly died at home. Since 3 days he had presented f...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Osculati A,Visonà SD,Ventura F,Castelli F,Andrello L

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The main aims of this study were, firstly, to investigate the frequency, location, and severity of injuries in amateur badminton players, and then to determine risk factors that may be associated with a higher incidence of injuries.A cross-sectional study, composed of 150 players drawn from the 2018 BWF European Senio...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Marchena-Rodriguez A,Gijon-Nogueron G,Cabello-Manrique D,Ortega-Avila AB

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Olfactory outcomes as well as oronasal postoperative complications of transsphenoidal pituitary surgery have not been well studied. The objective of this study was to investigate nasal symptoms including olfactory function as well as quality of life following transsphenoidal pituitary surgery. The study is designed as...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang S,Chen Y,Li J,Wei L,Wang R

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：ABSTRACT:Shoulder arthroscopy requires a large of irrigation for a better surgical view, leading circulatory overload. This study was performed to prove whether pulmonary edema will be lead by a large of irrigation.General anesthesia with interscalene block was induced before operation. The primary outcome was ultrasou...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang G,Wan Q,Huang X,Shui Y,Luo C,Su L,Jiang X,Zhang L

更新日期：2020-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to elucidate the incidence of protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) in patients with chronic liver disease and to identify factors linked to the presence of PEM.A total of 432 patients with chronic liver disease were analyzed in the current analysis. We defined patients with serum albumin level of ≤3.5 g/dL and n...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Nishikawa H,Yoh K,Enomoto H,Iwata Y,Kishino K,Shimono Y,Hasegawa K,Nakano C,Takata R,Nishimura T,Aizawa N,Sakai Y,Ikeda N,Takashima T,Ishii A,Iijima H,Nishiguchi S

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatectomy and additional common bile duct exploration are required for the treatment of left-sided hepatolithiasis (LSH). METHODS:Eligible LSH patients (n = 62) scheduled for open left lateral segmentectomy or left hemihepatectomy with intraoperative biliary exploration via the left hepatic duct orifice (...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhou Y,Zha WZ,Wu XD,Fan RG,Zhang B,Xu YH,Qin CL,Jia J

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a disabling joint disease with an increasingly prevalence among the older individuals. Tai Chi, one of the ancient meditative movements, has been recognized to have clinical benefits for KOA. We aim to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Tai Chi for patients with KOA through this...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ren R,Tang G,Tang C,Zhang J,Xiao X,Zhang Q

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Arterial injuries during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) though rare may occur. Hemophilia may further challenge the management of such injury. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 48-year-old male patient with severe hemophilia type A and stiff knee arthropathy underwent bilateral TKAs. Left popliteal artery injury was detecte...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Feng B,Xiao K,Shao J,Fan Y,Weng X

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00