Maternal depression treatment in HIV (M-DEPTH): Study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial.

abstract：:Preeclampsia is characterized by an increased sensitivity to angiotensin II (Ang II). We herein assessed whether serum Ang II levels measured by a new developed bioassay are associated with preeclampsia, its severity, and the risk for developing this disease.Using a cross-sectional design, we studied 90 pregnant women...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Leaños-Miranda A,Inova Campos-Galicia,Méndez-Aguilar F,Molina-Pérez CJ,Ramírez-Valenzuela KL,Sillas-Pardo LJ,Uraga-Camacho NC,Isordia-Salas I,Berumen-Lechuga MG

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:The fundamental pathogenesis of Behçet disease (BD) is still unclear and controversial. Many cases of oral aphthous ulcers and genital ulcers related to BD are reported; nevertheless, idiopathic giant esophageal ulcers related to BD are rare. A rare case for esophageal ulcers related to BD is presented. PATI...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jia N,Tang Y,Liu H,Li Y,Liu S,Liu L

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Carcinosarcoma, an extremely rare pancreatic primary tumor, is characterized by coexistence of both carcinomatous and sarcomatous components. Due to its rarity, the clinical manifestation and imaging features have not been recognized. An accurate diagnostic method has not been available and a widely accepted ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li BQ,Liu QF,Chang XY,Hu Y,Chen J,Guo JC

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with cancer are of a high level risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) is recommended as the normal treatment for cancer-associated venous thrombosis. Recently, some studies suggest that patients with cancer-associated venous thrombosis can get a good efficacy and ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen H,Tao R,Zhao H,Jiang J,Yang J

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Metastatic cardiac tumor (MCT) is rare in clinical practice. MCT presenting initially as atrial fibrillation (AF) is even rarer. PATIENT CONCERNS:We report a 47-year-old woman with no previous medical history presented with intermittent palpitation for 3 days. DIAGNOSES:The electrocardiography showed AF wit...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Cheng CW,Yang NI,Ng KK,Cherng WJ

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It has been reported that the cluster of differentiation 14 (CD14) gene -159C/T variant may be associated with asthma risk. However, some studies yielded conflicting results. Therefore, a comprehensive meta-analysis was designed to assess the precise association. METHODS:A systematic search in PubMed, Embas...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang D,Yang Y,Xu J,Zhou ZK,Yu HY

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study is to summarize the status of knowledge, attitudes, implementation, facilitators, and barriers of evidence-based practice (EBP) in community nurses (CNs). EBP has been widely adopted but the knowledge, attitudes, and implementation of EBP among CNs, and the facilitators and barriers they perceived...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li S,Cao M,Zhu X

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:DM is a common chronic metabolic disease. COVID-19 is an infectious disease infected by enveloped single-stranded RNA coronavirus. Meanwhile, DM is a common comorbidity of SARS-CoV-2 infection. The virus can directly or indirectly damage the pancreatic islets and cause stress hyperglycemia by causing cytokin...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu Y,Yang Y,Chen Y,Zhou L,Xiong Q,Xie C

更新日期：2020-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to carry out a large population-based study to understand the factors associated with hypoglycemia-related hospitalizations among older Korean adults with diabetes mellitus.This study analyzed data from a subset of the 2013 Health Insurance and Review and Assessment service-Adult Patien...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kim HM,Seong JM,Kim J

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pancreatic cancer (PC) remains difficult to treat, despite the recent advances in various anticancer therapies. Immuno-inflammatory response is considered to be a major risk factor for the development of PC in addition to a combination of genetic background and environmental factors. Although patients with P...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chang JH,Jiang Y,Pillarisetty VG

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To assess the effect of dexmedetomidine added to ropivaccaine on the onset and duration of sensory block, as well as postoperative analgesia during caudal anesthesia in patients undergoing hemorrhoidectomy. METHODS:Fifty adult patients scheduled for hemorrhoidectomy were divided into 2 groups. The group R r...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xu D,Xiu M,Zhang X,Zhu P,Tian L,Feng J,Wu Y,Zhao Z,Luan H

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a common disease among oral mucous membrane diseases. Erosive oral lichen planus (EOLP) is a type of OLP, it has a potential tendency of cancerization. There have been some randomized controlled trials (RCTs) using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to treat EOLP. No systematic re...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： You Y,Huang X,Chen Y,You Y

更新日期：2020-11-25 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：BACKGROUND:Esophageal carcinoma (EC) is one of the worst malignant digestive neoplasms with a strong tendency of invasion and metastasis. Despite the improvement of diagnostic and therapeutic methods in the past decades, the prognosis of EC remains unsatisfactory. Xiaoaiping injection (XAPI), a famous traditional Chine...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu Z,Dong Y,Zhu M,Mu Y,Chen L

更新日期：2020-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Routine postoperative surveillance is recommended for the patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). This study aimed to clarify the conditions indicate initial suspicion of CRC recurrence in different preoperative serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level groups, including positive physical signs/symptoms, elevated CEA ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Hung H,You J,Chiang J,Hsieh P,Chiang S,Lai C,Tasi W,Yeh C

更新日期：2020-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coronary heart disease angina pectoris is a common clinical symptom in patients with coronary heart disease, due to coronary atherosclerotic stenosis or sputum leading to coronary insufficiency, myocardial transient ischemia, hypoxia caused by precordial pain as the main clinical manifestations Group syndrom...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang JS,Yu XD,Deng S,Yuan HW,Li HS

更新日期：2020-01-01 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：:The purpose of this study is to compare the clinical features and treatment outcomes among patients with bacteremic urinary tract infection (UTI) caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) and non-MDR Enterobacteriaceae and to identify whether MDR pathogens were independently associated with severe sepsis or septic shock at ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lee YC,Hsiao CY,Hung MC,Hung SC,Wang HP,Huang YJ,Wang JT

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Currently, there is some clinical evidence supporting the use of acupuncture in alleviating pain and dysfunction in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). However, the question of whether acupuncture could be efficacious for ageing patients remains unanswered. We designed a randomized controlled study t...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen Y,Song H,Chen M,Xu H

更新日期：2020-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Mucormycosis is a rare opportunistic fungal infection with poor prognosis. The incidence of mucormycosis has been increasing, and it is a threat to immunocompromised hosts. We present a case of gastric mucormycosis complicated by a gastropleural fistula during immunosuppressive treatment for adult-onset Still...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Uchida T,Okamoto M,Fujikawa K,Yoshikawa D,Mizokami A,Mihara T,Kondo A,Ohba K,Kurohama K,Nakashima M,Sekine I,Nakamura S,Miyazaki Y,Kawakami A

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Patients with, or who develop, metastatic breast cancer have a 5-year relative survival of about 25%. Endocrine therapy clearly improves outcomes in patients with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. In the metastatic setting, the primary goal of treatment is to maintain long-term disease control with go...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Maltoni R,Palleschi M,Gallerani G,Bravaccini S,Cecconetto L,Melegari E,Altini M,Rocca A

更新日期：2020-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Hypernatremia is a rare but fatal complication of hypertonic saline (HS) irrigation in hepatic hydatid disease. It needs careful monitoring and treatment. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 28-year-old woman with hepatic hydatid cysts who received operation treatment developed electrolyte disturbances. We also conducted a r...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zeng R,Wu R,Lv Q,Tong N,Zhang Y

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pericardial infection caused by Acinetobacter baumannii is rare, particularly that of carbapenem-resistant A baumannii (CRAB). CASE PRESENTATION:We describe a rare case of purulent pericarditis due to CRAB in a 76-year-old man with acute myocardial infarction and acute kidney injury. The man was admitted to...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu J,Xiao X,Cen C,Yuan H,Yang M

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vandetanib is a promising anticancer target agent for treating advanced carcinomas, such as non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and breast cancer. Rash is a frequently reported adverse event of vandetanib. We conducted this meta-analysis to determine the incidence rate and overall risks of all-grade and high-...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu Y,Qi M,Hou S,Shao L,Zhang J,Li Y,Liu Q

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) is a potent immune-inflammatory mediator involved in the regulation of bone resorption. The single nucleotide polymorphism G-308A in the TNF-α gene increases the level of this cytokine. This phenomenon is also related to several diseases. Although the association between T...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Mo YY,Zeng XT,Weng H,Cen Y,Zhao Q,Wen X

更新日期：2016-08-01 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：RATIONALE:Orofacial granulomatosis (OFG) is a rare disease characterized by noncaseating granulomatous inflammation. The most common clinical presentation is persistent swelling of the soft tissues in the oral and maxillofacial regions. The precise cause of OFG is unknown. Corticosteroids are the first-line and best tr...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang W,Wang J,Yu X,Wang W

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with nonspecific complaints (NSC) presenting to the emergency department (ED) are at risk of life-threatening conditions. New stress biomarkers such as the midregional portion of adrenomedullin (MR-proADM) promise to support decision-making. This study tested the following hypotheses: biomarker-assisted dispo...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Nickel CH,Messmer AS,Ghanim L,Ilsemann-Karakoumis J,Giersdorf S,Hertel S,Ernst S,Geigy N,Bingisser R

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tianqi Jiangtang Capsule is a commonly used Chinese patent medicine for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in China. The purpose of this study is to systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of Tianqi Jiangtang Capsule in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. METHODS:Random...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Piao C,Zhang Q,Jin,Shao M,Bi C,Wang L,Tang C,Lian F,Tong X

更新日期：2020-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Alström syndrome is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by hearing loss, blindness, obesity, non-insulin dependent diabetes, and others. PATIENT CONCERN:A 10 years old Saudi girl, who presented with diabetic ketoacidosis and found to have hearing loss and blindness. DIAGNOSIS:Alström syndrome. IN...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Bakar AA,Kamal NM,Alsaedi A,Turkistani R,Aldosari D

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00