Increased risk of appendectomy in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease: A nested case-control study using a national sample cohort.

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journal_title：Medicine

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更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Castleman disease (CD) is a rare lymphoproliferative disease with a poorly understood etiology. The occurrence of CD in the abdominal cavity is very rare, especially in the retroperitoneal peripancreatic region. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 33-year-old woman was referred to our department on March 1, 2018 for a detail...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhou YX,Ji Y,Wu S

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the short- and long-term impacts of adenoidectomy with/without tonsillectomy on the immune functions of young children < 3 years of age.This longitudinal prospective study included 40 pediatric patients (age <3 y) undergoing adenoidectomy with/without tonsillectomy for snoring and sleep apnea. Serum imm...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yan Y,Song Y,Liu Y,Su J,Cui L,Wang J,Geng J,Liu X,Shi Y,Quan S,Hang A,Zuo L

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Approximately 50% of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) reside in China. HCC is associated with very high mortality compared with other cancers. Although numerous factors influence the survival of patients with HCC who undergo liver resection, the role of the tumor biomarker histone methyltransferase (G9a) i...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Bai K,Cao Y,Huang C,Chen J,Zhang X,Jiang Y

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：:Although esophageal candidiasis (EC) is an opportunistic infection, asymptomatic EC (AEC) is occasionally encountered in otherwise healthy individuals. This study evaluates the impact of antifungal treatment in immunocompetent individuals with AEC and investigates risk factors for persistent or recurrent EC. The autho...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Min YW,Kim E,Son HJ,Kim JJ,Rhee PL

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Hemoptysis or hematemesis is a common clinical symptom in adults, but is unusually to be observed in children. Hemoptysis can occur with circulatory diseases, injuries, several types of systemic diseases, or systemic factors including factitious disorder (FD), which is difficult to be diagnosed. Here, we repo...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yue P,Zhou K,Hua Y,Fang J,Li Y

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous series presented the timing between embolization and surgery in a wide range on the basis of their experience rather than supportive data. And comparative studies were limited to small samples. In addition, there is no study publishing the timing by considering both safety and efficacy of embolization. The ai...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tang B,Ji T,Guo W,Tang X,Jin L,Dong S,Xie L

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As the SYNTAX Score has limitations, it should be replaced by another better angiographic tool. By comparing mortality that was observed following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients who were allotted a low versus a high score, we aimed to systematically investigate mortality prediction usin...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yang H,Zhang L,Xu CH

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs2476601 of the protein tyrosine phosphatase, nonreceptor type 22 (PTPN22) gene has been presented to implicate in the pathogenesis of alopecia areata (AA) in a few association investigations with limited sample size and inconsistent conclusions. METHODS:The aim of ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lei ZX,Chen WJ,Liang JQ,Wang YJ,Jin L,Xu C,Kang XJ

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The net level of immunosuppression in kidney transplant recipients is difficult to assess. QuantiFERON Monitor (QFM) is an in vitro diagnostic test that detects interferon-γ (IFN-γ) release in peripheral blood. The aim of our study was to compare QFM testing results in stable kidney transplant recipients and kidney tr...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Margeta I,Mareković I,Pešut A,Zelenika M,Dorotić M,Mrnjec I,Knotek M

更新日期：2020-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：:There is relatively little data on the etiology of bacterial infections in patients with sickle cell anemia (SCA) in West Africa, and no data from countries that have implemented conjugate vaccines against both Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib).We conducted a retrospective analysis of SC...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Soothill G,Darboe S,Bah G,Bolarinde L,Cunnington A,Anderson ST

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：ABSTRACT:Psoriasis (Pso) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) frequently have a negative impact on patients' sexual health. We have developed a specific questionnaire assessing the impact of Pso and PsA on patient perception of sexuality: the QualipsoSex Questionnaire (QSQ). The aim of the present study was to further validat...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lespessailles E,Mahé E,Reguiai Z,Begon E,Maccari F,Beneton N,Chaby G,Rosenberg C,Dernis E,Roux F,Henry-Desailly I,Charles B,Ferdynus C,Marty M,Esteve E

更新日期：2021-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effects of different types of tree nut, peanut, and soy nut consumption on serum C - reactive protein (CRP) are not well established. we aimed to undertake a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies to determine the effect of nut consumption (tree nuts, peanuts, and soy nuts) on serum C...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Mazidi M,Rezaie P,Ferns GA,Gao HK

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas (IPMNs) are benign cystic tumors with a relevant risk of malignant transformation over time. Currently, follow-up after surgical resection of benign IPMNs remains controversial. PATIENT CONCERNS:This is a case report of a 68-year-old male who underwent...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Fritz S,Küper-Steffen R,Feilhauer K,Sommer CM,Richter GM,Hennig R,Köninger J

更新日期：2018-02-01 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：:Maternal bacterial sepsis during pregnancy and the postpartum period is a common cause of maternal mortality and fetal morbidity and mortality. This study was performed to analyze perinatal prognosis and related factors of maternal bacterial sepsis in west China.We conducted a cross-sectional study of pregnant women w...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Duan R,Xu X,Wang X,Yu H

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute respiratory tract infection (ARTI) is the most common causes of outpatient visit and hospital admission for children. The study aimed to report epidemiological data on respiratory viruses in a university-affiliated children's hospital.The study was a retrospective study conducted in a university affiliated child...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ye S,Wang T

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since there were a few articles to report the treatment of severe pulmonary vasoconstriction induced by protamine in cardiac surgery, we described the use of epoprostenol to reverse this condition.A total of 5 cases of severe pulmonary vasoconstriction induced by protamine in cardiac surgery were reviewed. The demogra...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Guan Z,Shen X,Zhang YJ,Li XG,Gao YF,Tan J,Yuan H,Liu JJ

更新日期：2018-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:Implementation of dispatcher-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DACPR) has increased the likelihood of bystander CPR upon cardiac arrest. However, the quality of CPR has been found to be very low. In this study, we aimed to compare CPR quality between the current DACPR practices and the interventional i...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Hwang BN,Lee EH,Park HA,Park JO,Lee CA

更新日期：2020-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High-grade prostate cancer (PCa) has a poor prognosis, and up to 15% of patients worldwide experience lymph node invasion (LNI). To further improve the prediction lymph node invasion in prostate cancer, we adopted risk scores of the genes expression based on the nomogram in guidelines. METHODS:We analyzed c...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Cao HM,Wan Z,Wu Y,Wang HY,Guan C

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Tigecycline is the first member of the glycylcycline family. There are rarely reports of tigecycline causing coagulopathy and hypofibrinogenemia until now. We report a case on tigecycline-associated coagulopathy and hypofibrinogenemia and discuss the characteristics of the adverse reaction. PATIENT CONCERNS:...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wu X,Zhao P,Dong L,Zhang X

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Ovarian leiomyoma is a rare ovarian tumor that occurs in 20-65 year-old women, and is mostly misdiagnosed as malignant tumor. In most reports on this type of tumor, ovarian myoma has a benign histology. Herein,we describe a case of ovarian atypical leiomyoma. PATIENT CONCERNS:The patient is a 58-year-old wom...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang QM,Zhao Y,Ma Y,Yao LT,Han X

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Numerous studies have investigated the relationship between depression and temporomandibular disorders (TMD), but the conclusions remain vague. The aim of this study was to examine the causal effect between depression and TMD.The reporting of this study conforms to the STROBE statement. In this retrospective cohort st...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lin SL,Wu SL,Ko SY,Lu CH,Wang DW,Ben RJ,Horng CT,Yang JW

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Subcutaneous implantable electrocardiographs are highly effective in detecting covert atrial fibrillation (AF) in cryptogenic stroke. However, these invasive devices are not indicated for all cryptogenic stroke patients, and noninvasive improvements over conventional Holter-type ambulatory electrocardiography...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Akiyama H,Nukui S,Araga T,Hoshino M,Tanaka K,Kashima S,Sasaki R,Uchino K,Hasegawa Y

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Intestinal pseudo-obstruction (IPO) is a rare and life-threatening complication of lupus. PATIENT CONCERNS:A patient with long-standing lupus developed recurrent abdominal pain and distension as well as nausea and emesis. DIAGNOSIS:Imaging showed dilated small bowel loops with air-fluid levels and bowel ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Adler BL,Timlin H,Birnbaum J

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tacrolimus was used as a rinse solution against ischaemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) in liver transplantation for years but its protective effects remain controversies. METHODS:We conducted literature retrieval in electronic databases including MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane Central to identify relevant randomi...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Guo T,Lei J,Gao J,Li Z,Liu Z

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate iterative metal artifact reduction (iMAR) technique in images data of hip prosthesis on computed tomography (CT) and the added value of advanced modeled iterative reconstruction (ADMIRE) compared with standard filtered back projection (FBP).Twenty-eight patients addressed to CT examinations for hip prosthe...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Neroladaki A,Martin SP,Bagetakos I,Botsikas D,Hamard M,Montet X,Boudabbous S

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Altered cerebral gray matter volume (GMV) is commonly found in patients with chronic pain. Chronic pain is the prominent characteristic of knee osteoarthritis (KOA), yet little is known about its morphological changes in the brain. Here an MRI study was performed to examine the structural brain abnormalities in 30 KOA...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liao X,Mao C,Wang Y,Zhang Q,Cao D,Seminowicz DA,Zhang M,Yang X

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00