A meta-analysis comparing intramedullary with extramedullary fixations for unstable femoral intertrochanteric fractures.

abstract：:Color patterns of 3-dimensional (3D) shear wave elastography (SWE) is a promising method in differentiating tumoral nodules recently. This study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of color patterns of 3D SWE in breast lesions, with special emphasis on coronal planes.A total of 198 consecutive women with 198 breas...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen YL,Chang C,Zeng W,Wang F,Chen JJ,Qu N

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was to investigate the clinical outcomes between radiation dose and pretreatment metabolic tumor volume (MTV) in patients with head and neck cancer treated with definitive chemoradiotherapy.Thirty-four patients received pretreatment F-fluorodeoxyglucose (F-FDG) positron emission tomography-computed tomograp...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yang SN,Chiou YR,Zhang GG,Chou KT,Huang TC

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Atopic dermatitis is a frequent, relapsing, chronic inflammatory skin condition with a deep negative impact on quality of life. Three are the major pathological factors driving its complex pathogenesis: the skin barrier disruption, the altered Th2 cell response and itching. Current management of the disease i...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Sirufo MM,De Martinis M,Ginaldi L

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Deep cerebral venous thrombosis (DCVT) is a rare disease, but always results in poor prognosis. PATIENT CONCERNS:We reported a 79-year-old female with coma after traumatic brain injury (TBI). DIAGNOSIS:The epidural hematoma was first diagnosed on non-contrast computerized tomography (CT). The hypodense area...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zheng H,Xu W,Chen Y,Gai S,Chen G

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy of oral ketamine versus oral midazolam for sedation during laceration repair at a pediatric emergency department. METHODS:Children between 1 and 10 years requiring laceration repair were randomly assigned to 2 groups, treated either with oral midazolam (0.7 mg/kg) or with oral ketamine...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Rubinstein O,Barkan S,Breitbart R,Berkovitch S,Toledano M,Weiser G,Karadi N,Nassi A,Kozer E

更新日期：2016-06-01 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：RATIONALE:Football players are at high risk for lower extremity injuries because they turn on an axis of rotation, turn while decelerating, and repeatedly jump and land. One of the most common sites of injury is the knee. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 25-year-old amateur university football player with pain in the knee medial ar...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lee SM,Lee JH

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a highly invasive cancer associated with great mortality rates. The prognosis of advanced HCC is very poor. PATIENT CONCERNS:Here, we report a HCC patient with a big paraspinal metastasis with 10 cm in diameter who failed the treatment of sorafenib. DIAGNOSES:Sorafenib refr...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhu H,Zhao Y,Wang X

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Canagliflozin is a new SGLT2 inhibitor which has been approved as an adjunct to diet and exercise for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) mellitus in more than 30 countries. To evaluate the efficacy and safety of canagliflozin in patients with T2D, we carried out a meta-analysis of phase III c...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xiong W,Xiao MY,Zhang M,Chang F

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:PNETs (primitive neuroectodermal tumors) are a family of highly malignant neoplasms characterized by small round cells of neuroepithelial origin. They usually involve bone and soft tissues, and have a higher incidence in childhood. PATIENT CONCERNS:In this case report, we describe the obstetric and oncologic...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： De Nola R,Di Naro E,Schonauer LM,Lucarelli G,Battaglia M,Fiore MG,Mastrolia SA,Loverro G

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The small intestine has been considered inaccessible for a long term. The development of single-balloon endoscopy has greatly improved the diagnosis and treatment possibilities for small intestinal diseases.In this study, we aimed to explore the demographic characteristics and small intestinal diseases of patients who...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tao Z,Liu GX,Cai L,Yu H,Min XJ,Gan HT,Yang K,Sq L,Yan J,Chen L,Tan QH,Wu JC,Huang XL

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydration with sodium bicarbonate is one of the strategies to prevent contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI). The purpose of this study was to determine how strong is the evidence for sodium bicarbonate to prevent CI-AKI after coronary angiography (CAG) and/or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).We conduct...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Dong Y,Zhang B,Liang L,Lian Z,Liu J,Liang C,Zhang S

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was trying to investigate the association of hot food and beverage consumption and the risk of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma in Hotan, a northwest area of China with high risk of esophageal squmous cell carcinoma. METHODS:A population-based case-control study was designed. For the study, 167...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tai WP,Nie GJ,Chen MJ,Yaz TY,Guli A,Wuxur A,Huang QQ,Lin ZG,Wu J

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:The regimen of the recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) is identical in every case where it is indicated in the treatment of cerebral infarction. We report a case of efficient recanalization of large arterial occlusion after rapid injection of rt-PA. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 78-year-old man was admitte...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Park JS,Hwang J

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:The treatment of osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) requires a multidisciplinary approach to maximize function and reduce fracture incidence. The aim of this case report was to discuss an alternative surgical approach to stabilize a corrective osteotomy using the Fassier Duval (FD) system in an OI patient. PATIENT...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lin TY,Yang CY,Liu SC

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Periarticular anesthesia (PAI) with liposomal bupivacaine (LB) and femoral nerve block (FNB) were 2 common type of pain management after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). There is no consensus about PAI with LB shows better clinical outcome than FNB. Thus, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to c...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu SQ,Chen X,Yu CC,Weng CW,Wu YQ,Xiong JC,Xu SH

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most commonly diagnosed congenital disorder in newborns. The incidence and mortality of CHD vary worldwide. A detailed understanding of the global, regional, and national distribution of CHD is critical for CHD prevention.We collected the incidence and mortality data of CHD from t...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wu W,He J,Shao X

更新日期：2020-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Acute cerebral infarction after snake bites is rare. The underlying mechanism causing the thrombotic process remains complex and unknown. PATIENT CONCERNS:We herein describe a 49-year-old female who was bitten by a Trimeresurus stejnegeri. After 4 days of biting, she developed acute ischemic infarct. DIAGNO...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zeng X,Hu J,Liang X,Wu Y,Yan M,Zhu M,Fu Y

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:The treatment of metastatic melanoma has been revolutionized in the past decade because of the development of immunotherapies and targeted therapies. Despite these developments, there is still an unmet clinical need for more advanced combination therapies for the subset of patients who remain resistant to imm...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Abdou Y,Kapoor A,Hamad L,Ernstoff MS

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the effects of the presence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) and/or chronic liver disease (CLD) on the incidence and prognosis of dementia during a 10-year period in Korea using a nationwide population-based dataset from the Korea National Health Insurance Service.To assess the impact of T2D a...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kim HM,Lee YH,Han K,Lee BW,Kang ES,Kim J,Cha BS

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Circulating cell-free DNA (cfDNA) has been reported to predict outcomes in patients with various types of cancer. However, its prognostic value in patients with breast cancer is not well established still now. In this meta-analysis, we evaluated the prognostic role of cfDNA in breast cancer patients. METHODS:W...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yang J,Cheng L,Zhang J,Chen L,Wang D,Guo X,Ma X

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with infective endocarditis (IE), have high mortality and morbidity, however, its early diagnosis is difficult. Few studies have examined the delayed diagnosis of IE. We aimed to investigate the factors associated with the diagnostic delay of IE.A retrospective cohort study was conducted for consecutive patie...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Nishiguchi S,Nishino K,Kitagawa I,Tokuda Y

更新日期：2020-07-24 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：RATIONALE:Arterial injuries during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) though rare may occur. Hemophilia may further challenge the management of such injury. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 48-year-old male patient with severe hemophilia type A and stiff knee arthropathy underwent bilateral TKAs. Left popliteal artery injury was detecte...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Feng B,Xiao K,Shao J,Fan Y,Weng X

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:The relationship between antineutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) and ANCA-negative vasculitis has not been elucidated. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 64-year-old female with edema and proteinuria was admitted. A kidney biopsy indicated focal proliferative nephritis with crescents in 25...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li XL,Xu PC,Chen T,Yan TK,Jiang JQ,Jia JY,Wei L,Shang WY,Hu SY

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the epidemiology of systemic sclerosis (SSc) in southern Europe, we assessed the incidence, prevalence, clinical spectrum, and survival of patients diagnosed with SSc in the Lugo region of northwestern Spain. Between January 1988 and December 2006, SSc was diagnosed in 78 Lugo residents according to the...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Arias-Nuñez MC,Llorca J,Vazquez-Rodriguez TR,Gomez-Acebo I,Miranda-Filloy JA,Martin J,Gonzalez-Juanatey C,Gonzalez-Gay MA

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Water immersion delivery is a non-pharmacological approach to ease labor pain. This paper aims to investigate the effect of water immersion delivery on increasing strength of pelvic floor muscle (PFM) and relieving pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) during postpartum period. METHODS:A total of 2749 vaginal-deliv...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhao Y,Xiao M,Tang F,Tang W,Yin H,Sun GQ,Lin Y,Zhou Y,Luo Y,Li LM,Tan ZH

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies estimate that 6% to 27% of deaths in hospitals might be prevented with higher quality care. These estimates may be inaccurate because they fail to account for the uncertainty associated with classifying preventability. The purpose of this study was to measure the prevalence of preventable deaths, accounting fo...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kobewka DM,van Walraven C,Taljaard M,Ronksley P,Forster AJ

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Primary pulmonary meningiomas are extremely rare, and only a few cases have been reported in the medical literature. Imaging findings of primary pulmonary meningiomas have been reported even more rarely. PATIENT CONCERNS:We present the case of a 54-year-old male patient with cough and sputum lasting for 20 y...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Hong S,Jiang J,Zhou F,Liu J

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:JLC has been widely applied as a promising adjunctive drug for GC. However, the exact effects and safety of JLC have yet to be systematically investigated. We aimed to summarize the efficacy and safety of JLC for the treatment of advanced GC through the meta-analysis, in order to provide scientific reference...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li J,Han B,Sun G,Zheng Z,Mu Y,Chi J

更新日期：2020-06-05 00:00:00