Accuracy of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 for diagnosing sepsis: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.

abstract：:Different patterns of milk and breast cancer rates across countries suggest that several components of milk could affect breast cancer risk. However, the components of diet are complex including milk that could potentially influence risk. Some milk products such as whole milk and cheese have a high fat content which m...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen L,Li M,Li H

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:All the enteric ganglion cells are fully mature by 2 to 5 years of age in human. No one had reported the presentation of immature enteric ganglion cells in elder ones. Colorectal carcinoma is also rare in the adolescent population. The coincidence of these 2 rare events in a 13-year-old boy has never been rep...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li H,Huang K,Wang H,Wang L,Yang M,Wang L,Lin R,Liu H,Gao J,Shuai X,Liu X,Tao K,Wang G,Wang Z

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:These years, due to dissatisfaction with western medicine treatments, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) becomes a main treatment for bronchial asthma patients. Lung and kidney yang deficiency syndrome is a common type of asthma and the Chinese herbal medicine formula modified Mahuang-Fuzi-Xixin (MFX) deco...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Gan W,Huang Q,Wang M,Wang J,Hui Y,Zhao K,Huang N,Liao T

更新日期：2020-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of study was to analyze the participants' opinions concerning the effectiveness of 6 denture adhesives (DA). The study group included 60 participants. Criteria for selecting the patients were as follows: reduced retention and stabilization of maxillary complete dentures and xerostomia. These features were ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Bogucki ZA,Napadlek P,Dabrowa T

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Custirsen is the second-generation antisense oligonucleotide (ASO), which can reduce cellular levels of clusterin to increase the cytotoxic effect of chemotherapeutic drugs. Our study assessed the efficacy and safety of custirsen in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).We conducted a c...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang X,Liu C,Li K,Wang K,Zhang Q,Cui Y

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:BRAF and MEK inhibitors (BRAF/MEKi) are targeted therapy for proto-oncogene BRAF mutated metastatic unresectable melanoma. Compared to monotherapy, an increased cardiovascular toxicity is reported with the combination of Dabrafenib and Trametinib. This case report documents Grade 4 cardiac treatment emergent ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Sundaram VR,Abbas T

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Well-developed coronary collateral circulation usually results in fewer infarct size, improved cardiac function, and fewer mortality. Traditional coronary risk factors (diabetes, hypertension, and smoking) have some effects on coronary collateral circulation. However, the association between these risk facto...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xing Z,Pei J,Tang L,Hu X

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to discuss the risk factors of perioperative blood transfusion after the application of proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA) in the treatment of elderly patients with femoral intertrochanteric fracture (FIF). Moreover, this study also aimed to analyze the causes of perioperative blood transfusion...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Dai CQ,Wang LH,Zhu YQ,Xu GH,Shan JB,Huang WC,Wei LH,Zhou FL,Li Y

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to investigate current situation of postoperative pain management in medical institutions in Shandong Province.A questionnaire was developed on the basis of guidelines of acute pain and pain quality assessment scale. The questionnaire was used to obtain information regarding the nature and sca...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu D,Ma J,Zhang Z,Yu A,Chen X,Feng C,Lei W

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:The duplex ureter is a common anomaly of urinary tract, but preoperative sonography, plain abdominal radiography, or nonenhanced computed tomography (CT) often overlooked it when involved with urinary tract obstruction. In this report, We present a rare case of left Y-shaped bifid ureter and both ureter of up...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xiao N,Ge B,Wang J,Zhao H

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:The significant ultrasonic characteristics of amniotic band syndrome (ABS) are the malformations of fetal affected parts and the band-like echoes in amniotic cavity. This article first suggests that the fetal hand adhered to umbilical cord with restricted movement provides some values in the diagnosis of ABS ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Niu Z,Meng H,Zhang X,Ouyang Y,Zhang Y,Wu X

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess the levels of self-perceived burden (SPB) and self-management behavior in elderly stroke survivors during the first 3 months after acute stroke, and to explore the correlation between them.A total of 203 consecutive hospitalized elderly patients diagnosed with stroke were recruited....

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ren XR,Wei YY,Su XN,Hua Y,Shao P,Xiao T,Wang J,Ni CP,Guo HX

更新日期：2020-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aims to investigate major complications or symptoms of pregnant women, causes of maternal near-miss, and issues that are relevant to severe maternal disease.A retrospective analysis was performed in the "maternal individual investigation form," which included all critical maternity patients admitted to the ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yang YY,Fang YH,Wang X,Zhang Y,Liu XJ,Yin ZZ

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Within the overall National Health Insurance (NHI) budget in Taiwan, there has been a remarkable increase in expenditure for cancer patients. This study was designed to explore whether hematological malignancy is associated with higher end-of-life (EOL) medical expenditure in their last 6 months of life.We used data f...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Hung YT,Huang CY,Chang CM,Lee CC

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to compare olanzapine and haloperidol efficacies in the treatment of acute psychiatric symptoms due to amphetamine-type stimulants (ATSs). METHODS:The Zelen II design method was used; 124 patients with acute mental disorders due to amphetamine were randomly divided into olanzapine group (n ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xue X,Song Y,Yu X,Fan Q,Tang J,Chen X

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The odontogenic keratocyst (OKC), previously known as keratocystic odontogenic tumor has been the most disputable pathologies of the maxillofacial region. Patients with OKC are often asymptomatic but may present with pain, swelling, or discharge. Despite the aggressive nature, previous literature as early ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Khan AA,Qahtani SA,Dawasaz AA,Saquib SA,Asif SM,Ishfaq M,Kota MZ,Ibrahim M

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The inflammation-based Glasgow Prognostic Score (GPS), which involves C-reactive protein and serum albumin levels, has been reported to be a strong independent predictor of mortality in many cancers. This study aimed to investigate whether the GPS is associated with mortality in patients with acute ST-segment elevatio...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jia Y,Li D,Cao Y,Cheng Y,Xiao L,Gao Y,Zhang L,Zeng Z,Wan Z,Zeng R

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Brachial plexus block (BPB) for upper extremity surgery provides superior analgesia, but this advantage is limited by the pharmacological duration of local anesthetics. Dexmedetomidine (DEX) as a local anesthetics adjuvant for BPB has been utilized to prolong the duration of the nerve block in some randomize...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ping Y,Ye Q,Wang W,Ye P,You Z

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) remains a global health problem. Therapeutic vaccination has been successfully employed to treat a subpopulation of CHB patients. Personalized treatment can not only improve therapeutic efficacy, but also decrease the cost of medical care. Since microRNAs (miRNAs) are highly conserved and are...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang W,Li J,Zhang X,Wen Y,Wang XY,Yuan Z

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The evaluation of the electrically induced bulbocavernosus reflex (BCR) using electromyography (EMG) is a useful tool for evaluating the integrity of sacral spinal segments 2 to 4, and that of their afferent and efferent connections in the urogenital region. In the current retrospective study, the value of this techni...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lee DG,Kwak SG,Chang MC

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The minimally invasive surgery possesses an essential and growing function in treating the calcaneal fractures, but the related literature on this topic is limited. For our study, the main purpose was to compare the early prognosis of a group of the patients with Sanders type II fracture of calcaneus treated...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xue D,Lou B,Tan R,Yu H

更新日期：2020-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：:The impact of a publication in a particular medical area is reflected by the number of times the article is included as a citation. It is not known, however, which articles are cited the most in primary care journals. In our study, we aimed to identify the 100 most cited articles in primary care medicine and analyze t...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li H,Zhao X,Zheng P,Hu M,Lu Y,Jia F,Tong X

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic alcohol consumption may lead to progressive cardiac dysfunction. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of using real-time 3-dimensional echocardiography (3DE) on assessing left ventricular (LV) function in chronic alcoholics.We classified 92 male alcoholics into mild, moderate, and severe group...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang Y,Shan G,Shen J,Zhou Q,Tan B,Liu Y,Luo R,Zhao S,Bi W,Yao F,Li G

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Serum pepsinogen assay (sPGA) combining concentration of pepsinogen I (PG I), and the ratio of PG I/II is the noninvasive biomarker for predicting chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) and neoplasms reflecting mucosal secretory status. Although various cut-off values have been suggested, PG I ≤70 ng/mL and PG I/I...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Bang CS,Lee JJ,Baik GH

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most frequent pediatric malignancy. The chemotherapy for ALL is associated with a profound secondary immune deficiency.We evaluated the number and phenotype of natural killer (NK) cells at diagnosis, after the intensive chemotherapy and following the completion of the entire t...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Koltan S,Debski R,Koltan A,Grzesk E,Tejza B,Eljaszewicz A,Gackowska L,Kubicka M,Kolodziej B,Kurylo-Rafinska B,Kubiszewska I,Wiese M,Januszewska M,Michalkiewicz J,Wysocki M,Styczynski J,Grzesk G

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The refinement in surgical techniques combined with the preoperative management has improved the resectability rate of perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (pCCA). However, the prognosis of pCCA with curative resection is still dismal. This meta-analysis was performed to investigate the prognostic clinicopathological factors ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tang Z,Yang Y,Zhao Z,Wei K,Meng W,Li X

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several studies have reported the relationship between alcoholic liver disease (ALD) and carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT). Few studies, however, have investigated the causes of CIMT thickening in patients with ALD. The authors explored the causes of CIMT thickening in patients with ALD. The authors enrolled 152 p...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Qu BG,Wang H,Liu YX,Jia YG,Su JL,Wang ZD,Wang YF,Han XH,Pan JD,Guang-Ying

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Vortioxetine is a new multimodal antidepressant approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder and recently introduced in Europe. While antidepressant properties of vortioxetine and its tolerability have been demonstrated by preclinical and clinical studies data on...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Mazza MG,Rossetti A,Botti ER,Clerici M

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To characterize the current frequency of HIV-1 coreceptor usage in China and assess the candidacy of CCR5 antagonists for treatment of HIV infections. In addition, we aimed to evaluate the potential of X4/DM virus transmission in recently infected men who have sex with men (MSM) individuals.Viral tropism testing was p...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li X,Zhu K,Li W,Fang K,Musa TH,Song Y,Du G,Gao R,Guo Y,Yan W,Xuan Y,Zhong P,Wei P

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is highly heterogeneous in its size and composition. Till now, the link of HDL subfractions to coronary risk is less clear. We aimed to investigate the associations of HDL subfractions with traditional risk factors (RFs), coronary severity, and outcomes in a cohort of nontreated patients...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li JJ,Zhang Y,Li S,Cui CJ,Zhu CG,Guo YL,Wu NQ,Xu RX,Liu G,Dong Q,Sun J

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00