Beta wave enhancement neurofeedback improves cognitive functions in patients with mild cognitive impairment: A preliminary pilot study.

abstract：:Revision total hip arthroplasty (THA) may cause intra- and postoperative massive bleeding. This prospective observational study evaluated if the maximum clot firmness of FIBTEM (MCFFIB) could act as a predictor of perioperative massive bleeding in revision THA.Fifty-eight adult patients undergoing revision THA were in...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Shin HJ,Min BH,Na HS

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Numerous studies document significant improvement in motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) after deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN-DBS). However, little is known about the initial effects of STN-DBS on nonmotor domains.Our objective was to elucidate the initial effects of STN-DB...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kurcova S,Bardon J,Vastik M,Vecerkova M,Frolova M,Hvizdosova L,Nevrly M,Mensikova K,Otruba P,Krahulik D,Kurca E,Sivak S,Zapletalova J,Kanovsky P

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Toothpick puncture (TPP) is a penetrating injury that can result in bringing pathogens to the deep space. Such penetrating wounds are typically of pinpoint size with initial symptoms appearing subtle. Consequently, the injury itself is often neglected by patients, or is not detected during physical examinatio...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Cheng YC,Liu PY,Hu SY

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Colorectal cancer (CRC) has been divided into 4 consensus molecular subtypes (CMSs), of which CMS4 has the mesenchymal identity and the highest relapse rate. Our goal is to develop a prognostic signature by integrating the immune system and mesenchymal modalities involved in CMS4. METHODS:The gene expressio...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang B,Wang L,Liu Z,Shao B,Jiang W,Shu P

更新日期：2020-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is impaired in HIV/HCV-coinfected patients (HIV/HCV) and further decreased by interferon (IFN)-based therapies. We aimed to investigate the impact of IFN- and ribavirin (RBV)-free therapies on HRQoL and fatigue.Thirty-three HIV/HCV-coinfected patients who underwent HCV therapy wi...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Scheiner B,Schwabl P,Steiner S,Bucsics T,Chromy D,Aichelburg MC,Grabmeier-Pfistershammer K,Trauner M,Peck-Radosavljevic M,Reiberger T,Mandorfer M

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As detection rates of non-albicans Candida species are increasing, determining their pathogen profiles and antifungal susceptibilities is important for antifungal treatment selection. We identified the antifungal susceptibility patterns and predictive factors for mortality in candidemia.A multicenter retrospective ana...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jung IY,Jeong SJ,Kim YK,Kim HY,Song YG,Kim JM,Choi JY

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stroke is one of the most common causes of physical disability, and early, intensive, and repetitive rehabilitation exercises are crucial to the recovery of stroke survivors. Unfortunately, research shows that only one third of stroke patients actually perform recommended exercises at home, because of the repetitive a...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Hung YX,Huang PC,Chen KT,Chu WC

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Inflammatory demyelinating neuropathies such as Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) are autoimmune disorders that may have a common pathogenesis. Here, we describe 2 unique cases of FSGS, 1 with GBS and the othe...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Mao Y,Zhang M,Liu S,Xu Y,Xue J,Hao C,Lai L

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Angioleiomyoma is an uncommon benign tumor that originates from the vascular smooth muscle cells and contains thick-walled vessels. It can appear anywhere in the body but more frequently in the extremities (especially in the lower limbs) and rarely invades the internal organs. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 52-year-old ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jiang B,Chen QN,Qi FZ,Xu JB,Yu YB,Song Y

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The study determined the effect of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with music in reducing physics test anxiety among secondary school students as measured by generalized test anxiety scale. METHODS:Pre-test post-test randomized control trial experimental design was adopted in this study. A total of 83 se...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ugwuanyi CS,Ede MO,Onyishi CN,Ossai OV,Nwokenna EN,Obikwelu LC,Ikechukwu-Ilomuanya A,Amoke CV,Okeke AO,Ene CU,Offordile EE,Ozoemena LC,Nweke ML

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Germinomas are sensitive to radiation therapy and chemotherapy; therefore, correct imaging diagnosis is crucial for them. However, the imaging findings of germinomas originating from off-midline regions displayed different patterns from those originating from midline areas. PATIENT CONCERNS:The objective of ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wei XH,Shen HC,Tang SX,Gao CH,Ren JL,Ai L,Dai JP

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The risk calculator of the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) has been shown to be useful in predicting postoperative complications. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the predictive value of the ACS-NSQIP calculator in geriatric patients undergoing lumbar surgery.A...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang X,Hu Y,Zhao B,Su Y

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is known to grow in a mosaic pattern, and it can sometimes be combined with non-hepatocellular cells. Despites the variety of combination, HCC with a significant neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) component remains very rare. Most of the reported cases were treated as conventional H...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu YJ,Ng KF,Huang SC,Wu RC,Chen TC

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical resection is shown to present the best chance of cure in the treatment of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC). However, the appropriate length of the negative margin remains unclear. The aim of the present meta-analysis was to investigate whether a clear margin of 10 mm or more (≥10 mm) conferred ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tang H,Lu W,Li B,Meng X,Dong J

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Paradoxical embolism (PE) is an important cause of cryptogenic stroke, particularly in young patients, which usually have a relation with an unexpected route in circulation. Here we report a rare case of cryptogenic stroke carried 2 uncommon malformations. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 48-year-old female experienced do...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu XH,Yang JM

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1)/programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) inhibitors have been demonstrated to improve the prognosis of patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) compared with chemotherapy. However, there were still some non-responders. Thus, how to effectively screen the responder...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Huang Y,Shen A

更新日期：2020-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Characterized by diffuse hepatic fibrosis and nodule formation, hepatitis B cirrhosis (HBC), an important result of chronic hepatitis B development, mainly contains compensated and decompensated stage. Compensated cirrhosis can further develop into decompensated stage and hepatocellular carcinoma with seriou...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jiang X,Xie L,Huang C,Liu Y,Liu H,Liu B,Zheng L

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As a noninvasive treatment technique, ultrasound-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) has been considered as a routine treatment for uterine fibroids and adenomyosis in China. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) has been proposed as another option to assess the treatment efficacy during HIFU treatment. The ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Cheng CQ,Zhang RT,Xiong Y,Chen L,Wang J,Huang GH,Li KQ,Zhang L,Bai J

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the leading cause of cervical cancer and precancerous lesions. Knowledge regarding the prevalence and genotype distribution of HPV in women is important to establish strategies for cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccination. This study aimed to evaluate the characteristics of...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jin R,Qian H,Zhang Y,Yuan D,Bao J,Zhou H,Chen M,Huang J,Yu H

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the progression of cirrhosis is accelerated each time a complication recurs, the management and treatment of the complication is critical in enhancement of the quality of life and expectation of life in patients. The use of model for end-stage liver disease with incorporation of serum-sodium (MELD-Na) with physi...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kim Y,Kim K,Jang I

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Placental site trophoblastic tumor (PSTT) is a very rare malignant tumor, belonging to a family of pregnancy-related illnesses, called gestational trophoblastic diseases (GTD). Less than 300 cases of PSTT have been reported in literature, with an incidence of ≈ 1/50,000-100,000 pregnancies representing only 0...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： De Nola R,Schönauer LM,Fiore MG,Loverro M,Carriero C,Di Naro E

更新日期：2018-11-01 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：:The metastasis of cervical carcinoma is associated with the lymphovascular spread. The primary objective of the present study was to determine the prognostic value of lymphovascular space invasion (LVSI) in patients with early-stage cervical cancer in Jilin, China.In this retrospective cohort study, patients with earl...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yan W,Qiu S,Ding Y,Zhang Q,Si L,Lv S,Liu L

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The acute chest syndrome (ACS) is the main cause of mortality among adult patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). Its pathophysiology is still unclear. Using positron emission tomography (PET) with F-fluorodeoxyglucose [18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (F-FDG)], we explored the relationship between regional lung density and lu...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： de Prost N,Sasanelli M,Deux JF,Habibi A,Razazi K,Galactéros F,Meignan M,Maître B,Brun-Buisson C,Itti E,Dessap AM

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The contributions of micro RNAs (miRNAs) to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are beginning to be uncovered during the last decade. Many studies in efforts to use miRNAs as biomarkers in disease diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment are ongoing.We conducted a systematic literature review to reveal the role of miRNAs in the path...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen XM,Huang QC,Yang SL,Chu YL,Yan YH,Han L,Huang Y,Huang RY

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Churg-Strauss Syndrome (CSS) complicated with cardiogenic shock is rare. Few case reports have described successful treatment of this rare disease. However, no one has reported on the application of mechanical life support with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to treat this life-threatening disease.A 36-year...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Cui N,Su L,Wang H,Long Y,Pang C,Yang F,Liu D

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Spinal cord injury (SCI) is one of the common complications of spinal surgery. There is no definite treatment and time of decompression for spinal cord induced by epidural hematoma during vertebroplasty. PATIENT CONCERNS:A total of 6 patients with SCI during vertebroplasty were included in our research. All ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Fang M,Zhou J,Yang D,He Y,Xu Y,Liu X,Zeng Y

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We analyzed the characteristics of patients with World Health Organization (WHO) grade III meningioma to identify factors that may predict tumor recurrence and overall survival (OS).We retrospectively reviewed the patients diagnosed with WHO grade III meningioma who were surgically treated at our institute between 200...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Shan B,Zhang J,Song Y,Xu J

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to evaluate the image quality performance of coronary CT angiography (CTA) under the different settings of forward-projected model-based iterative reconstruction solutions (FIRST).Thirty patients undergoing coronary CTA were included. Each image was reconstructed using filtered back projection (FBP), adaptive...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Hirata K,Utsunomiya D,Kidoh M,Funama Y,Oda S,Yuki H,Nagayama Y,Iyama Y,Nakaura T,Sakabe D,Tsujita K,Yamashita Y

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aortic valve disease has become one of the important factors affecting human health. Aortic valve disease is a progressive disease, if not actively treated, the prognosis is poor. Aortic valve replacement (AVR) surgery is an important treatment for aortic valve disease. At present, the AVR surgery using biol...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li Q,Gao H,Ji Q,Song J,Li L,Liu X

更新日期：2020-12-24 00:00:00