Aspartate aminotransferase to platelet ratio can reduce the need for transient elastography in Chinese patients with chronic hepatitis B.

abstract：RATIONALE:The plantar fascia (PF) is an important anatomical structure that stabilizes the longitudinal arch of the foot. While plantar fasciitis is a common pathology affecting the foot, tears of the PF are uncommon injuries characterized by acute pain in the plantar aspect of the foot. The main purpose of this paper ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Cocco G,Ricci V,Boccatonda A,Abate M,Guagnano MT,Schiavone C

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study used a system evaluation method to summarize China's experience on improving the coverage of hepatitis B vaccine, especially the strategies employed to improve the uptake of timely birth dosage. Identifying successful methods and strategies will provide strong evidence for policy makers and health workers i...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang S,Smith H,Peng Z,Xu B,Wang W

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Cervical cancer primarily spreads through direct invasion or via local lymphatics, and hematogenous metastasis is infrequent. Previous reports have shown that lung, liver, and bone are the organs most frequently affected by hematogenous metastasis of cervical cancer, while skeletal muscle is very rarely invol...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Omokawa N,Mabuchi S,Iwai K,Kawahara N,Kawaguchi R,Sugimoto S,Ohbayashi C,Honoki K,Nagai A,Kobayashi H

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article explores information relating to female adolescents knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors toward human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in Carriacou. The authors aimed at finding out whether adolescent females in Carriacou receive adequate information about HIV and...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Patrice-Coy C,Johnson EJ,Boodram CAS

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Paraganglioma refers to a set of neuroendocrine tumors derived from the chromaffin cells of the adrenal diplomatic ganglion. Paragangliomas can be classified as functional or nonfunctional based on the ability to synthesize and release catecholamines. PATIENT CONCERNS:We report a 47-year-old man with a funct...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yue Y,Xin H,Li FQ,Wu JD,Liu JZ,Zhang LN

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to assess the efficacy of allograft in 2-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) with plate fixation by comparing its clinical and radiological outcomes to those of autograft.Thirty five patients with femur cortical allografts and 32 patients with tricortical iliac autografts were evaluat...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Park JS,Park SJ,Lee CS,Chung SS,Park HJ

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatectomy and additional common bile duct exploration are required for the treatment of left-sided hepatolithiasis (LSH). METHODS:Eligible LSH patients (n = 62) scheduled for open left lateral segmentectomy or left hemihepatectomy with intraoperative biliary exploration via the left hepatic duct orifice (...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhou Y,Zha WZ,Wu XD,Fan RG,Zhang B,Xu YH,Qin CL,Jia J

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Over one-third of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected pregnant women are clinically depressed, increasing the risk of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV, as well as negative birth and child development outcomes. This study will evaluate the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of an evidence-bas...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wagner GJ,McBain RK,Akena D,Ngo V,Nakigudde J,Nakku J,Chemusto H,Beyeza-Kashesya J,Gwokyalya V,Faherty LJ,Kyohangirwe L,Nabitaka LK,Lukwata H,Linnemayr S,Ghosh-Dastidar B,Businge J,Mukasa B,Wanyenze RK

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Urticaria is a common skin disease that has a high impact on a patient's daily life. Xiaofeng powder (XFP) is one of the most commonly used Chinese herbal formula in China for urticaria. However, due to the lack of systematic evaluations, its clinical efficacy remains controversial. This meta-analysis was pe...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen G,Zhao J,Chen T,Zhang Z,Huang C,Xu Z,Xu H

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Accessory liver lobe (ALL), an autonomous island of normal liver parenchyma, is a rare congenital anomaly that is difficult for preoperative diagnosis and often identified incidentally. It can also be accompanied with benign or malignant diseases, which is extremely rare. There are only 3 cases of focal no...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Su N,Chen C,Dai Q,Wang L,Yang M,Xia Y,Jiang Y,Lv K

更新日期：2020-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postoperative atrial arrhythmias (PAAs) are common complications after esophagectomy, however research findings are contradicted on the prognosis. Therefore this meta-analysis was conducted to determine whether PAAs after esophagectomy had an impact on prognosis. METHODS:Studies comparing prognosis between ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen LT,Jiang CY

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To examine the effect of endotoxemia on the procalcitonin (PCT) serum levels and mortality rates of adult patients with septic shock diagnosed on the day of admission to the intensive care unit (ICU).A retrospective observational study was performed over a 2-year period. Levels of PCT were compared for septic shock pa...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Adamik B,Smiechowicz J,Jakubczyk D,Kübler A

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mirabegron, which was the first β3-adrenoceptor agonist introduced for use in clinical practice, has been extensively evaluated in overactive bladder (OAB) patients in several phase II and III studies. However, most of the enrolled patients were treatment naive or had experienced a wash-out period before the introduct...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liao CH,Kuo HC

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:B7 negative costimulatory molecules are a group of molecules associated with the occurrence, development, and therapy of cancers. Here, we aimed to determine the clinical significance of PD-L1, B7-H3, and B7-H4 and their expression in CD8 and CD68 positive cells at different stages of gastric carcinogenesis.We detecte...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Guo L,Liu Z,Zhang Y,Quan Q,Huang L,Xu Y,Cao L,Zhang X

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of the soft tissue reconstruction of plantar forefoot should yield weight-bearing function and aesthetic contour, which poses a significant challenge for reconstructive surgeons to provide an appropriate flap according to the "like for like" reconstructive principle. Local flaps and pedicled flaps have ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen L,Zhang Z,Li R,Liu Z,Liu Y

更新日期：2020-12-11 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：RATIONALE:Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a globally well-accepted surgery because of its good outcome and safety. Although TKA-associated arterial injuries occur, postoperative anterior tibial artery (ATA) occlusion has not been reported yet. Herein, we present a case of ATA occlusion after TKA. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 4...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li X,Song Y,Wang J

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertension continues to be an important public health concern because of its associated morbidity, mortality, and economic impact on society. The aims of this study are to compare the secular changes in age-stratified hypertension prevalence, incidence, co-morbidity, and 3 years of cardiovascular outcome in Taiwan i...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liao CT,Wu PC,Shih JC,Cheng TJ,Wu WS

更新日期：2020-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：:The features of herpes zoster share some commonalities with depression, including decreased cellular immunity, a close correlation with nutritional status, and a higher prevalence in the elderly population. We aimed to assess the association between herpes zoster infection and depression in the Korean population.We pe...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Choi HG,Kim EJ,Lee YK,Kim M

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:[In the article "Uncompromised Treatment Efficacy in Elderly Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Propensity Score Analysis", which appeared in Volume 93, Issue 28 of Medicine, one of the authors' affiliations, National Yang-Ming University School of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan, was omitted. The article has since be...

journal_title：Medicine

authors：

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate the relationship between intracerebral hemorrhage hematoma expansion with low serum calcium level. METHODS:We will search the following electronic bibliographic databases: MEDLINE, Embase, PubMed, The Cochrane Library, and Web of Science. All sources have to be searched from the earliest date...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Sun J,Liu W,Zhu R,Wu Y,Yang L

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bibliometric analysis is an approach to evaluate the circumstances and trends in specific research field over time and to provide inspiration in future research and policy. Researches have a tremendous increase focus on the role of the microbiota in the development of diabetes in recent years; however, there...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tian J,Li M,Lian F,Tong X

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to perform a meta-analysis on the efficacy of ibandronate by evaluating the effect sizes of different dosing regimens.Major electronic databases were searched from 1985 to February 2015. A random effects meta-analysis was performed in STATA.Data from 34 studies (13,639 patients) were incl...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Hou Y,Gu K,Xu C,Ding H,Liu C,Tuoheti Y

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreatic cancer is known for its typically late presentation and poor survival rates, with overall 5-year survival of less than 5%. The role of chemotherapy alone or with radiotherapy in the management of locally advanced tumors continues to be an area of debate.We report a case of locally advanced, pancreatic adeno...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Elias A,Chatzizacharias NA,Xanthis A,Corrie P,Davies S,Brais RJ,Jamieson NV,Praseedom RK,Huguet E,Harper SJF,Jah A

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postoperative pain is caused by surgical trauma and poses a significant challenge for health care providers. Opioid analgesics are commonly used to control postoperative pain. However, these drugs are associated with a number of negative side effects. This review will assess the clinical evidence for and aga...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Park KM,Kim JH

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Raman spectroscopy could be applied to distinguish tumor from normal tissues. This meta-analysis assessed the accuracy of Raman spectroscopy in differentiating skin cancer from normal tissue. METHODS:PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and CNKI were searched to identify suitable studies before Februray 4th, 2...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang J,Fan Y,Song Y,Xu J

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the effect of sex hormones on F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake in normal breast tissue.The retrospective study included 249 premenopausal women (median age, 45 years) who were diagnosed with unilateral breast cancer and underwent FDG positron emission tomography/computed tomography and hormone...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jung Y,Kim TH,Kim JY,Han S,An YS

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Substantial advances in cardiac pacing technology have been developed in the past decades. However, efforts to improve pacing technology to achieve physiological electrical activity, such as with cardiac resynchronization therapy, are underway. Permanent His bundle pacing, which directly stimulates the His...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang D,Huang X

更新日期：2020-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess prognostic factors for survival and describe Model for End-Stage liver disease (MELD) dynamics in human immunodeficiency virus+/hepatitis C virus+ (HIV+/HCV+) patients after an initial episode of hepatic decompensation.An HIV+/HCV+ cohort of patients experiencing an initial decompensation episode within the ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Gelu-Simeon M,Bayan T,Ostos M,Boufassa F,Teicher E,Steyaert JM,Bertucci I,Anty R,Pageaux GP,Meyer L,Duclos-Vallée JC,ANRS HC EP 25 PRETHEVIC study group.

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) is a kind of proinflammatory mediator to stimulate the innate and adaptive immune system and participates in a number of acute and chronic inflammatory processes after sterile injury or microbial invasion. HMGB1 has been suggested to be involved in the pathogenesis of many a...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhu B,Zhu Q,Li N,Wu T,Liu S,Liu S

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00