Rare purulent pericarditis caused by carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii: A case report.

abstract：:The benefit of prebiopsy empirical antibiotics for patients with infectious spondylitis and the effect on clinical outcome are not well known. This study assessed the impact of prebiopsy empirical antibiotics in patients with infectious spondylitis. We retrospectively reviewed 41 adult in-patients with infectious spon...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang YC,Wong CB,Wang IC,Fu TS,Chen LH,Chen WJ

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to summarize the incidence of postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) after 7days following liver transplantation (LT), and to evaluate the effectiveness of bispectral index (BIS) guided anesthetic intervention in reducing POCD. Additional serum concentrations of S100β and neuron-spe...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Cao YH,Chi P,Zhao YX,Dong XC

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prostaglandin E1 (P) or methylcobalamin (M) treatment has been suggested as a therapeutic approach for diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in many clinical trial reports. However, the combined effects of 2 drugs still remain dubious. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this report was to evaluate the efficacy of M plus P...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jiang DQ,Zhao SH,Li MX,Jiang LL,Wang Y,Wang Y

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the clinical efficiency of periocular triamcinolone acetonide (TA) injection for treating polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) concurrent with hemorrhagic retinal detachment (HRD).Twenty-two cases confirmed with PCV concurrent with HRD characterized by massive subretinal hemorrhage and exudation pres...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang K,Chen Y,Sun X,Zhong Q,Lin L,Gao Y,Hong F

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Drug intensification is often required for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus on stable metformin therapy. Among the potential candidates for a combination therapy, sodium-glucose transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have shown promising outcomes. This meta-analysis was performed to compare the efficacy and ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li J,Gong Y,Li C,Lu Y,Liu Y,Shao Y

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abnormalities in the levels of calcium, phosphorus, and parathyroid hormone (PTH) in serum are typical for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). They are used routinely to predict the onset of CKD-mineral and bone disorder (MBD). However, CKD-MBD associated with metabolic pathway imbalance is not well understood...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wu Q,Lai X,Zhu Z,Hong Z,Dong X,Wang T,Wang H,Lou Z,Lin Q,Guo Z,Chai Y

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Malakoplakia is a rare disease characterized by the presence of nongranulomatous macrophage infiltration. In most cases, it affects the urinary tract. Malakoplakia can cause acute kidney injury when it is localized in the kidneys. PATIENT CONCERNS:Here, we report the case of a 65-year-old female patient with...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chemouny JM,Sannier A,Hanouna G,Champion L,Vrtovsnik F,Daugas E

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to compare bone mineral densities (BMDs) and body composition between Southeast Asia college students and Chinese college students, in order to provide a certain reference enhancing college students' physical fitness.A total of 1694 Chinese college students (294 men and 1400 women, aged 18-22...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu P,Ye Z,Lu J,Lu H,Guan L,Teng Z,Gao S,Li M

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rotavirus (RV) can cause vomiting and diarrhea in infants and children, and could be treated clinically with immunoglobulin Y (IgY), which is an immunoglobulin extracted from chicken yolk. There is no systematic evaluation of immunoglobulin in the treatment of rotavirus enteritis. Therefore, we systematicall...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang X,Song L,Tan W,Zhao W

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Indentation hardness test is a good in vitro method of bone quality assessment. The purpose of this study is to explore the distribution characteristics of bone tissue microhardness in tibial diaphysis and provide theoretical support for the test site selection of the reference point indentation technique.Three fresh ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang J,Yin B,Liu G,Li S,Zhang X,Hu Z,Wu W,Zhang Y

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Repair of medial meniscus posterior root tear (MMPRT) is considered as an effective early intervention strategy for osteoarthritis. We aimed at evaluating whether or not single-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography (SPECT/CT) could predict the treatment outcome.Eleven patients with MMPRT who underwen...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Whi W,Park JY,Choi H,Paeng JC,Cheon GJ,Kang KW,Lee DS,Han HS

更新日期：2020-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Proteinuria is a major determinant of adverse renal outcome, and its reduction slows renal progression in glomerular diseases. However, the optimal target of proteinuria in glomerular diseases is unclear, and discrepancies in the definition of proteinuria produce ambiguous findings. Here we investigated the optimal ta...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kee YK,Yoon CY,Kim SJ,Moon SJ,Kim CH,Park JT,Lim BJ,Chang TI,Kang EW,Kie JH,Yoo TH,Jeong HJ,Kang SW,Han SH

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study is to investigate the subgingival bacterial diversity and community structure in the Uygur subjects with peri-implantitis.Totally 40 cases of gingival crevicular fluid were collected from Uygur subjects and divided into the Control group (healthy implants) and Case group (peri-implantitis), respectively. DN...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Gao X,Zhou J,Sun X,Li X,Zhou Y

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proton pump inhibitors are usually safe, although serious adverse effects can occur. We report the first case of rhabdomyolysis associated with single-dose intravenous esomeprozole administration. METHODS:A 45-year-old Korean male visited our emergency room because of persistent lower chest discomfort that ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jeon DH,Kim Y,Kim MJ,Cho HS,Bae EJ,Chang SH,Park DJ

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) has been investigated in Western countries and identified to be associated with chronic pelvic pain and inflammation. Bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis (BPS/IC) is a complex syndrome that is significantly more prevalent in women than in men. Chronic pelvic pain is a main sym...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chung SD,Chang CH,Hung PH,Chung CJ,Muo CH,Huang CY

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Acute appendicitis is one of the most common causes of acute abdomen in children, yet it is difficult to diagnose in young children because its clinical manifestations may be atypical. Here, 3 atypical clinical cases associated with appendicitis in children are reported. PATIENT CONCERN:The 1st case correspo...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang ZH,Ye J,Wang YS,Liu Y

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to compare various visual function parameters for evaluating the quality of life (QOL) of patients with advanced glaucoma with low vision.In total, 44 eyes of advanced glaucoma patients with low vision were included in this cross-sectional study. A moving pattern edge band program was used to assess e...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jeon SJ,Jung Y,Jung CS,Park HL,Park CK

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cerebrovascular imaging is the gold standard for diagnosis of intracranial aneurysms. Rupture of intracranial aneurysm is rare in cerebrovascular angiography, especially in unruptured intracranial aneurysm. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 74-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital for sudden onset of left eyelid p...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Guo S,Wu X

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several studies investigating the role of retinal vascular occlusions, on cerebrovascular diseases (CVD) have been reported, but the results are still inconsistent. We therefore sought to evaluate the relationship between retinal vascular occlusions and CVD.We systematically searched the Cochrane Library, PubMed, and ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhou Y,Zhu W,Wang C

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000000510.]. ...

journal_title：Medicine

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更新日期：2016-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：:The manometry with water-perfused or solid-state catheters is the predominant diagnostic procedure to detect motility disorders of the esophagus. Another method is the manometry using gas-perfused catheters. Although the high-resolution manometry is the method of first choice, the conventional manometry with helium ha...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Höhne S,Hesse V

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Owing to the increasing population of elderly patients, a large number of patients with degenerative spondylosis are currently being surgically treated. Although basic measures for decreasing postoperative surgical infections (PSIs) are considered, it still remains among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yaldiz C,Yaldiz M,Ceylan N,Kacira OK,Ceylan D,Kacira T,Kizilcay G,Tanriverdi T

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This retrospective study evaluated the effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for the treatment of endometriosis-associated pain (EAP).A total of 154 patients with EAP were included and were divided into 2 groups in this retrospective study. Eighty-three patients were assigned a treatment group, and und...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Bi XL,Xie CX

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The best treatment option for patients with post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus (PHH) remains controversial. The objective of the current meta-analysis is to systematically evaluate the long-term outcomes of patients with PHH treated by ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) and lumboperitoneal shunt (LPS). METHODS:We...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Sun T,Guan J,You C,Yang J,Li X,Yuan Y,Zhou Y

更新日期：2020-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：:There is little information about the management and clinical outcomes of the periprosthetic fracture after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with a stem extension. The purposes of this study were to demonstrate management of the periprosthetic fractures after TKA with a stem extension, to report treatment outcomes, and t...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Shin JH,Chang MJ,Kang SB,Chang CB,Kim DH,Lee SA,Mok SJ

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The number of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is surging currently. Synbiotic as a supplement based on gut microbiota may be beneficial to improve the metabolism of T2DM. However, the results of clinical studies show that the role of synbiotic in weight management in patients with T2DM is contr...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen Y,Li Z,Yang M,Shui J,Yue R

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of hysteroscopy for the diagnosis and treatment of uterine and endometrial abnormalities is often associated with postoperative pain. This randomized controlled trial aimed to assess the efficacy of preoperative intravenous (IV) lidocaine in reducing pain after hysteroscopy. METHODS:In total, 138 pa...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lee J,Lee S,Lee H,Kim HC,Park C,Kim JY

更新日期：2020-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lupus nephritis (LN) remains a predominant cause of morbidity and mortality in SLE. Here we performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the induction treatment with mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and cyclophosphamide (CYC) for LN. METHODS:Relevant literature was searched by computer from t...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jiang YP,Zhao XX,Chen RR,Xu ZH,Wen CP,Yu J

更新日期：2020-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate effects of microvascular decompression (MVD) surgical treatment on hemifacial spasm.A retrospective analysis of 320 adult patients (95 male cases, 29.7% and 225 female cases, 70.3%) with hemifacial spasm treated by surgery was conducted between February 2007 to June 2016, with an average age of 49.3 yea...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li Z,Gao J,Wang T,Li Y

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Deep sternal wound infection is a severe complication after open heart surgery. According to the different severity and dimensions of the deep sternal wound infection, the treatment method is different. In this study, we aimed to describe our experience with the rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap for large sternal wou...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li YH,Zheng Z,Yang J,Su LL,Liu Y,Han F,Liu JQ,Hu DH

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00