Primary epiploic appendagitis as an unusual cause of acute abdominal pain in a middle-aged male: A case report.

abstract：ABSTRACT:The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) scoring system has been used for diagnosing overt disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). However, the cut-off points of fibrin-related markers remain unclear. The ability of the ISTH DIC score and Multiple Organ Dysfunction (MODS) score to p...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Gao TY,Yang WC,Zhou FH,Song Q

更新日期：2020-12-24 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Garden type I femoral neck fractures are incomplete stable fractures with impaction in valgus fractures that the question of whether there exists Garden type I femoral neck fracture is currently uncertain. There is still disagreement on the existence of the Garden type I fractures. PATIENT CONCERNS:Herein we...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xian H,Zhang H,Lian K,Lin D

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To explore the value of serum levels of CA125, platelet count (PLT), neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and modified CA125 markers CA125a and CA125b in predicting pelvic dense adhesion (PDA) associated with adenomyosis, CA125a = lg(CA125 × PLT × 10), CA125b = lg(CA125 × NLR).This retrospective study included 304 patie...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jiang C,Liu C,Guo J,Chen L,Luo N,Qu X,Yang W,Ren Q,Cheng Z

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To provide a basis for disease prevention, this article aimed to clarify the incidence and risk factors of traumatic fractures in China.The China National Fracture Study (CNFS) was a retrospective epidemiological study that recruited a nationally representative sample from 8 provinces, 24 urban cities, and 24 rural co...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu B,Zhu Y,Liu S,Chen W,Zhang F,Zhang Y

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whipple disease (WD) is a rare multisystemic infection with a protean clinical presentation. The central nervous system (CNS) is involved in 3 situations: CNS involvement in classic WD, CNS relapse in previously treated WD, and isolated CNS infection. We retrospectively analyzed clinical features, diagnostic workup, b...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Compain C,Sacre K,Puéchal X,Klein I,Vital-Durand D,Houeto JL,De Broucker T,Raoult D,Papo T

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aims to investigate the value of the ABCD score combined with the position of the offending vessel stenosis in predicting the risk of transient ischemic attack (TIA) to develop into cerebral infarction.The ABCD score and head magnetic resonance imaging + magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) results of 192 p...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xi HY,Si ZH,Li JC,Zhu JG,Yan HY

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To compare the radiation dose and image quality of retrospective electrocardiogram (ECG)-gated cardiac computed tomography (CT) between a 100-kVp protocol, hybrid iterative reconstruction (HIR), and display preset optimization and the 120-kVp protocol.We prospectively enrolled 100 patients with tachycardia or atrial f...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Iyama Y,Nakaura T,Yokoyama K,Kidoh M,Yamashita Y

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Androgen insensitivity syndrome (CAIS) is a rare X-linked recessive androgen receptor disorder characterized by complete resistance to the actions of androgen in an individual with 46,XY karyotype. Metabolic disorder and diabetes has been rarely reported in these patients. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 22-year-old fema...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yang P,Liu X,Gao J,Qu S,Zhang M

更新日期：2018-08-01 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：:Chronic inflammation may promote development of coronary heart disease. Studies on the relationship between chronic pancreatitis (CP) and cardiovascular diseases are scant.We conducted a nationwide retrospective cohort study to determine the risk of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in patients with CP.We randomly selecte...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Hsu MT,Lin CL,Chung WS

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertension should be best managed under primary care settings. This study aimed to compare, between Shanghai and Shenzhen, the perceived quality of primary care in terms of accessibility, continuity, co-ordination, and comprehensiveness among hypertensive patients.A cross-sectional study was conducted in Shanghai an...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li H,Wei X,Wong MC,Wong SY,Yang N,Griffiths SM

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000006944.]. ...

journal_title：Medicine

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更新日期：2017-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：:To compare results for radiological prediction of pathological invasiveness in lung adenocarcinoma between radiologists and a deep learning (DL) system.Ninety patients (50 men, 40 women; mean age, 66 years; range, 40-88 years) who underwent pre-operative chest computed tomography (CT) with 0.625-mm slice thickness wer...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yanagawa M,Niioka H,Hata A,Kikuchi N,Honda O,Kurakami H,Morii E,Noguchi M,Watanabe Y,Miyake J,Tomiyama N

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adjacent segmental degeneration (ASD) is a major issue after pedicular fixation. This study examined the degeneration of the adjacent levels due to the insertion of the Wallis interspinous stabilization system compared with discectomy, using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).Thirty-eight patients diagnosed with lumbar ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhou Z,Xiong W,Li L,Li F

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The importance of bedside assistants has been well established in various robotic procedures. However, the effect of assistants on the surgical outcomes of thyroid surgery remains unclear. We investigated the effects of a dedicated robot assistant (DRA) in robotic thyroidectomy. We also evaluated the learning curve of...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kwon H

更新日期：2020-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We aimed to investigate the value of the combined use of high-resolution ultrasound thyroid imaging reporting and data system (TI-RADS) classification and thyroid fine needle aspiration cytology (Bethesda classification) for the qualitative diagnosis of benign and malignant thyroid nodules. METHODS:We enroll...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tan H,Li Z,Li N,Qian J,Fan F,Zhong H,Feng J,Xu H,Li Z

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, more than 20 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with COVID-19, and all health care workers are looking for ways to improve the cure rate of the disease. As an important method of rehabilitation therapy, exercise therapy has been proved to improve the level of hu...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Qiu G,Ji Y,Tan Y,He B,Tan C,Wang Z,Gao H

更新日期：2020-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess whether MR diffusion imaging may be applied for non-invasive detection of renal changes correlating with clinical diagnosis of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients after lung transplantation (lutx).Fifty-four patients (mean age 49.6, range 26-64 years) after lutx were enrolled in a prospective clinical stud...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Derlin K,Hellms S,Gutberlet M,Peperhove M,Jang MS,Greite R,Hartung D,Derlin T,Fegbeutel C,Tudorache I,Jüttner B,Wiese B,Lichtinghagen R,Haller H,Haverich A,Wacker F,Warnecke G,Gueler F

更新日期：2020-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prognostic significance of phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) in patients with breast cancer (BC) remains controversial. The aims of our meta-analysis are to evaluate its association with clinicopathological characteristics and prognostic value in patients with breast cancer. METHODS:PubMed, EMBASE, ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xu F,Zhang C,Cui J,Liu J,Li J,Jiang H

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The impact of dexamethasone on pain management for knee arthroscopy remains controversial. We conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the influence of dexamethasone for knee arthroscopy. METHODS:We search PubMed, EMbase, Web of science, EBSCO, and Cochrane library databases through Octobe...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Peng C,Li C,Yuan B,Jiao J

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is correlated with high rate of death and poor outcome. Leukocytes participate in secondary brain injury in ICH. It is still not clear that whether leukocytosis can predict outcome in ICH. This study was performed to summarize that current evidences about the association betwee...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yu Z,Zheng J,Guo R,Ma L,You C,Li H

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To systematically evaluate efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in treating chronic gastritis (CG). METHODS:Data sources from PubMed, Embase, Springer Link, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chinese Scientific Journals Database, Chinese Biomedicine Database, and Wan-fang database were searc...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yan ZX,Dai YK,Ma T,Lin XY,Chen WH,Liu YM,Zu RZ,Zhang XB,Jiang P,Yang JH,Li S,Zheng LS,Lin ZW

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a rare and deadly disease, with a reported average incidence rate of 3.19 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Fotemustine, a third-generation nitrosourea with an alanine phosphor carrier that facilitates cellular penetration, has been extensively investigated in the setting of rec...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Marinelli A,Lamberti G,Cerbone L,Cordua N,Buonerba C,Peluso G,Di Lorenzo G,De Placido S

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Compressive radial neuropathy by a synovial cyst in the radial tunnel during pregnancy is a rare occurrence. The management of radial nerve compression caused by a synovial cyst in a pregnant patient is a surgical dilemma owing to the fetal and maternal risks of treatment. PATIENT CONCERNS AND DIAGNOSIS:A 37...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Hsiao CM,Wu CC,Wen HC

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case series aimed to preliminarily evaluate the efficacy and safety of drug-eluting beads transarterial chemoembolization (DEB-TACE) in patients with lung, renal, gastric, and other non-liver cancers.Twenty-four patients who underwent DEB-TACE or DEB-TACE combined with other therapies were reviewed in this case s...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li Z,Ji K,Bai L,Wang C,Hu Y,Shi Y,Zhan P,Song L,Li X,Duan X,Han X

更新日期：2020-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Auricular acupressure has been used for treating obesity, but inconsistent outcomes have been reported. Moreover, systematic reviews and meta-analyses have seldom addressed the effects of auricular acupressure and duration of treatment in overweight/obese individuals. This study reviewed research articles on...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Huang CF,Guo SE,Chou FH

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To establish the comparative effectiveness of all available biologic therapy regimens for ankylosing spondylitis, we performed a systematic review and a Bayesian network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. PubMed, Medline, Embase, Cochrane library, and ClinicalTrials.gov were searched from the inception of ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen C,Zhang X,Xiao L,Zhang X,Ma X

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Acute chest pain remains one of the most challenging complaints of patients presenting to emergency departments (EDs). The diverse etiologies of chest pain frequently lead to diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Esophageal perforation is a rare but potentially life-threatening disease. It results in delayed...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tzeng CH,Chen WK,Lu HC,Chen HH,Lee KI,Wu YS,Lee FY

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Assessment the prevalence of hypertension and its relation to selected indicators of health status and performance, including classification of BMI, obesity classifications, and body structure in a large test group of 19-year-old men.The study was observational-retrospective, and included a group of 17,282 men, aged 1...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chmiel Z,Żal M,Więch P,Bazaliński D,Sałacińska I,Bartusik-Aebisher D,Binkowska-Bury M

更新日期：2020-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Informed consent has now become common in medical practice. However, a gap still exists between doctors and patients in the understanding of clinical conditions. We designed medical comics about "subarachnoid hemorrhage" and "intracerebral hemorrhage" to help doctors obtain informed consent intuitively, quickly, and c...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Furuno Y,Sasajima H

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00