Treatment of persistent postoperative hiccups with stellate ganglion block: Three case reports.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with HIV have been found to suffer from lipid abnormalities, including elevated levels of total and LDL-cholesterol as well as triglyceride levels. Abnormal lipid levels are associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, which are significant causes of mortality among the g...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Roever L,Resende ES,Diniz ALD,Penha-Silva N,O'Connell JL,Gomes PFS,Zanetti HR,Roerver-Borges AS,Veloso FC,Fidale TM,Casella-Filho A,Dourado PMM,Chagas ACP,Ali-Hasan-Al-Saegh S,Reis PEO,Pinto RM,Oliveira GBF,Avezum Á,N

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Premature ejaculation (PE) affects 8% to 30% of adult men worldwide. Recently, the incidence of PE is on the rise. A series of prior studies suggested that the incidence of PE is related to various biological factors as low testosterone, low serum vitamin D, diabetes, lower urinary tract symptoms, and othe...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li G,Chang D,Chen D,Zhang P,You Y,Huang X,Cai J

更新日期：2020-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：:This study is to investigate the methylation status of multiple tumor suppressor 1 (p16), secreted glycoprotein 2 (SLIT2), scavenger receptor class A, member 5 putative (SCARA5), and human runt-related transcription factor 3 (Runx3) genes in the peripheral blood of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).This is a case-control...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Sun G,Zhang C,Feng M,Liu W,Xie H,Qin Q,Zhao E,Wan L

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis due to cervical spondylosis has rarely been reported. We present the first case of unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis without radicular pain or motor weakness due to cervical foraminal stenosis and a review of the related literature. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 59-year-old man prese...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Park HY,Kim KW,Ryu JH,Lim CR,Han SB,Lee JS

更新日期：2020-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a main complication of surgery, and by now, drugs cannot prevent it completely. Some meta-analyses have proved acupuncture therapy can prevent PONV. However, it is still controversial whether noninvasive acupuncture therapies are comparable with invasive ones. This...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Fu CW,Shu Q,Jiao Y,Wu T,Song AQ,Zhu QC,Zhang WP

更新日期：2020-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In some studies, gum-chewing was demonstrated to have a beneficial effect on resumption of bowel function; however, other contradictory findings in other studies refute the effects of gum-chewing on peristaltic movements and digestive system stimulation. In addition, most previous studies were after colorect...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ge B,Zhao H,Lin R,Wang J,Chen Q,Liu L,Huang Q

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is impaired in HIV/HCV-coinfected patients (HIV/HCV) and further decreased by interferon (IFN)-based therapies. We aimed to investigate the impact of IFN- and ribavirin (RBV)-free therapies on HRQoL and fatigue.Thirty-three HIV/HCV-coinfected patients who underwent HCV therapy wi...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Scheiner B,Schwabl P,Steiner S,Bucsics T,Chromy D,Aichelburg MC,Grabmeier-Pfistershammer K,Trauner M,Peck-Radosavljevic M,Reiberger T,Mandorfer M

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Interventions aimed at addressing subthreshold depression (StD) are important to prevent the onset of major depressive disorder. Our video playback application (SPSRS) is designed to reduce depressive symptoms by presenting positive words in videos, shedding new light on the treatment of StD. However, no r...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kato Y,Kageyama K,Mesaki T,Uchida H,Sejima Y,Marume R,Takahashi K,Hirao K

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Frontometaphyseal dysplasia (FMD) is a dominant X-linked rare disease caused by mutations of FLNA. The distinctive features of FMD include skeletal dysplasia, facial dysmorphism, extremities anomalies, deafness, cleft palate and eye anterior segment anomalies, yet none of the complications, such as acro-osteo...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xie H,Xue L,Hua W,Jia B,Zhang L,Li L

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Tolosa-Hunt syndrome (THS) is rare condition characterized by painful ophthalmoplegia that usually responds well to corticosteroid. About a half of THS patients experience recurrence within intervals of months to years from initial presentation. Recurrence is more common in younger patients, and can be ipsila...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kwon HS,Kim TY,Kim JH,Bae JH,Koh SH,Choi H,Lee KY,Lee YJ,Kim YS,Kim HY

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Premature ventricular complexes are very common, appearing most frequently in patients with hypertension, obesity, sleep apnea, and structural heart disease. Sympathetic hyperactivity plays a critical role in the development, maintenance, and aggravation of ventricular arrhythmias. Recently, Armaganijan et al reported...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kiuchi MG,Vitorio FP,Silva GRD,Paz LMR,Souto GLL

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Uterus-like masses (ULMs) are rare benign lesions that resemble the uterus. PATIENT CONCERNS:Here, we describe the case of a woman with a ULM in the right broad ligament. A 51-year-old woman with a 2-month history of irregular vaginal bleeding was found to have a mass in the right broad ligament. Imaging stu...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu L,Yang H,Zhang SP

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Iridoschisis is a rare eye disease. In this case report, we described the examination and diagnosis of a case of iridoschisis accompanied by secondary glaucoma. We also observed the effects of treating the patient with a combination of goniosynechialysis and cataract removal. PATIENT CONCERN:A 67-year-old fe...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： You Z,Qin Y,Li G,Shi K

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is no known study regarding the usefulness of each blood pressure (BP) component based on stratification by age and sex for predicting cardiovascular (CV) events among hypertensive populations without chronic kidney disease (CKD) or diabetes mellitus (DM). This study was performed to investigate the association ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kang E,Lee S,Ha E,Oh HJ,Ryu DR

更新日期：2019-08-01 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：:Mucinous adenocarcinoma (MAC) is a histological subtype of colorectal cancer. The oncologic behavior of MAC differs from nonmucinous adenocarcinoma (non-MAC). Our aim in this study was to characterize patients with colorectal MAC through evaluation of a large, institutional-based cohort with long-term follow-up. A tot...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Park JS,Huh JW,Park YA,Cho YB,Yun SH,Kim HC,Lee WY,Chun HK

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case series investigated the efficacy and optimal dose of Escherichia coli-derived bone morphogenetic protein-2 (E.BMP-2) as a bone graft substitute for additional posterolateral spinal fusion, accompanying interbody fusion procedures, for treating lumbar degenerative spinal stenosis. This study focused on the op...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Choi SH,Koo JW,Choe D,Hur JM,Kim DH,Kang CN

更新日期：2020-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a neutrophilic dermatosis that may be associated with systemic diseases. The association of PG with lymphoid malignancies has rarely been reported. Extranodal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma (ENKTL) is a rare but aggressive entity with a poor prognosis. Here, we report the case ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yang TH,Hu CH,Tsai HH

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Continuous epidural block (CEB) is a popular clinical method for controlling postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). However, the long-term effects of CEB on PHN have not yet been established. This study aimed to confirm the clinical efficacy of epidural electrical stimulation catheters in CEB to manage PHN.Patients were classi...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lee CH,Choi SS,Lee MK,Lee YJ,Lee M,Park JS

更新日期：2019-09-01 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：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：:We retrospectively analyzed the long-term outcome of idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis (IPH) in 15 children. IPH started at a mean age of 5 years, and the mean duration of follow-up was 17.2 years (range, 10-36 yr). Four patients developed immune disorders, 3 cases of rheumatoid polyarthritis or rheumatoid polyarthri...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Le Clainche L,Le Bourgeois M,Fauroux B,Forenza N,Dommergues JP,Desbois JC,Bellon G,Derelle J,Dutau G,Marguet C,Pin I,Tillie-Leblond I,Scheinmann P,De Blic J

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Total hip arthroplasty (THA) for high congenital hip dislocation (CHD) is technically demanding. The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the results of cementless THA combined with extended sliding trochanteric osteotomy. We also assessed whether chronic low back pain was relieved after surgery.The stu...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Luo Z,Chen M,Hu F,Ni Z,Ji X,Zhang X,Cheng P,Shang X

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted the present study to determine whether subclinical macrovascular atherosclerotic disease was present in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) without clinical history of cardiovascular disease. We also sought to establish whether demographic or clinical features of the disease may influence the develo...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Gonzalez-Juanatey C,Vazquez-Rodriguez TR,Miranda-Filloy JA,Dierssen T,Vaqueiro I,Blanco R,Martin J,Llorca J,Gonzalez-Gay MA

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000004251.]. ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors：

更新日期：2016-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Melanoma is a treatable and preventable skin cancer. It is responsible for 75% of deaths among all skin cancers. Previous studies have found that race/ethnicity may play a role in survival among melanoma patients. However, there are no studies that cover 30 years and take race into account for the U.S. POPU...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ward-Peterson M,Acuña JM,Alkhalifah MK,Nasiri AM,Al-Akeel ES,Alkhaldi TM,Dawari SA,Aldaham SA

更新日期：2016-04-01 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：:[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000004841.]. ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors：

更新日期：2017-02-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Molar-incisor malformation (MIM) is a recently defined dental abnormality of molar root and incisors, and introduced as one of the causes of periapical and periodontal abscess. The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical and radiological features of MIM, with special emphasis on various medical history. ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kim JE,Hong JK,Yi WJ,Heo MS,Lee SS,Choi SC,Huh KH

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the study was to compare the clinical outcomes of patients undergoing all-arthroscopic (AA) or mini-open (MO) rotator cuff repair. METHODS:The present study evaluated 50 patients who had undergone AA repair and 50 patients who had undergone MO repair with a minimum 1-year follow-up. Every patient...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu J,Fan L,Zhu Y,Yu H,Xu T,Li G

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00