Visual function evaluation for low vision patients with advanced glaucoma.

abstract：RATIONALE:Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) secondary to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis (MRSE)-related left-sided infectious endocarditis had never been reported before. In the last decade, daptomycin, a novel lipopeptide antibiotic, showed its excellent role in anti-Gram-positive bacteria, inc...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xu P,Zeng H,Zhou M,Ouyang J,Chen B,Zhang Q

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The best method to ligate the arteries during laparoscopic cholecystectomy or appendectomy remains controversy. The aim of this study is to introduce a new approach during laparoscopic combined cholecystectomy and appendectomy using a monopolar electrocautery to seal the cystic and appendix arteries. We retrospectivel...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu GB,Mao YY,Yang CP,Cao JL

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:We report a case of paraproteinemic keratopathy associated with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance, treated with keratoprosthesis as a primary penetrating procedure. Histopathological findings and a world literature review are presented. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 74 year old female recently diagnose...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chiang HH,Wieland RS,Rogers TS,Gibson PC,Atweh G,McCormick G

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pancreas graft quality directly affects morbidity and mortality rates after pancreas transplantation (PTx). The criteria for pancreas graft allocation are restricted, which has decreased the number of available organs. Suitable pancreatic allografts are selected based on donor demographics, medical history, ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kulu Y,Khajeh E,Ghamarnejad O,Nikdad M,Sabagh M,Ali-Hasan-Al-Saegh S,Nadalin S,Quante M,Pisarski P,Jänigen B,Reißfelder C,Mieth M,Morath C,Goeppert B,Schirmacher P,Strobel O,Hackert T,Zeier M,Springel R,Schleicher C

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Luminal A breast cancer has a much better prognosis than other subtypes, with a low risk of local or regional recurrence. However, there is controversy around under- versus overtreatment with regard to adjuvant treatment of node-positive, luminal A breast cancer. The purpose of this study was to identify whether adjuv...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Park S,Lee SK,Paik HJ,Ryu JM,Kim I,Bae SY,Yu J,Kim SW,Lee JE,Nam SJ

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mastocytosis is a rare disease characterized by clonal neoplastic proliferation of mast cells (MCs). It ranges from skin lesions as cutaneous mastocytosis (CM) which may spontaneously regress to highly aggressive neoplasms with multiorgan involvement corresponding to some aggressive systemic mastocytosis (ASM), mast c...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Russano de Paiva Silva G,Tournier E,Sarian LO,Bulai-Livideanu C,Delsol G,Lamant L,Vassallo J,Brousset P,Laurent C

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:We present a rare case of a traumatic intradural ruptured disc associated with a mild vertebral body compression fracture along with a review of the relevant medical literature. An intradural ruptured disc often occurs due to chronic degenerative diseases and is rarely due to trauma. It can cause irreversible...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lee G,Han MS,Lee SK,Moon B,Lee JK

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Intraductal papillary and mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas (IPMN) are preneoplastic lesions diagnosed with an increasing incidence. Recently, several groups have described, in up to 70% of IPMN, activating mutations of the G-protein alpha stimulatory sub-unit (Gsα subunit) gene (GNAS). GNAS-activating somat...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Gaujoux S,Pasmant E,Silve C,Mehsen-Cetre N,Coriat R,Rouquette A,Douset B,Prat F,Leroy K

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Spontaneous and repeated hepatic ruptures caused by hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets (HELLP) syndrome are uncommon but life-threatening conditions that rarely occur early in the second trimester of pregnancy. PATIENT CONCERNS:We describe a patient who experienced spontaneous hepatic ruptu...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Han GH,Kim MA

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Published association studies have investigated the correlation between interleukin-8 (IL-8) gene polymorphism -251T>A and susceptibility to Alzheimer's disease (AD); however, the results are conflicting. Thus, we conducted the meta-analysis to reassess the effect of IL-8 gene -251T>A variant on the risk of ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Qin B,Li L,Wang S,Wu J,Huang Y,Zhou P,Bai J,Zheng Y

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)-producing gastric cancer (AFPGC) is rare and associated with a suboptimal prognosis. The aim of this retrospective study was to identify prognostic factors, with a particular focus on the dynamics of serum AFP levels during treatment, in AFPGC patients.Data of patients with pathologically diagn...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang R,Li J,Xu D,Li R,Gong P

更新日期：2020-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Extubation strategy for mechanically ventilated patients with Coronavirus Disease 19 is different from that for patients with other viral pneumonia. We reported 2 cases of Coronavirus Disease 19 receiving tracheal intubation twice during the hospitalization. PATIENT CONCERNS:Two elderly patients with onset o...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang J,He X,Hu J,Li T

更新日期：2020-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to estimate the direct medical costs of managing chronic hepatitis C (CHC) and its complications based on health-care resources in South Korea. METHODS:The study design was multicenter, retrospective, non-interventional, and observational. Between September 2013 and April 2014, health-care ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kim DY,Yoon KT,Kim W,Lee JI,Hong SH,Lee D,Jang JW,Choi JW,Kim I,Paik YH

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Albeit it is rare, the authors report a stage 3 Kummell disease case. It is diagnosed by dynamic thoracic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Because there is no established strategy on stage 3 Kummell disease, we performed percutaneous kyphoplasty at first, but unfortunately made a revision surgery to remove t...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang C,Wang G,Liu X,Li Y,Sun J

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent advances in breast cancer management might make the use of postmastectomy radiotherapy (PMRT) redundant in the treatment of pT1/T2N1 patients. We investigated the impact of PMRT on disease-free survival (DFS) in these patients who have a low risk of locoregional recurrence (LRR) after contemporary multidiscipli...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chang JS,Lee J,Kim KH,Sohn JH,Kim SI,Park BW,Chung HC,Keum KC,Suh CO,Kim YB

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：:Aspergillus tracheobronchitis (AT) is an infrequent but severe form of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in which the fungal infection is entirely or predominantly confined to the tracheobronchial tree. We reviewed 8 cases of AT diagnosed in our tertiary care center during an 18-year period, as well as 148 cases previo...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Fernández-Ruiz M,Silva JT,San-Juan R,de Dios B,García-Luján R,López-Medrano F,Lizasoain M,Aguado JM

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The main aims of this study were, firstly, to investigate the frequency, location, and severity of injuries in amateur badminton players, and then to determine risk factors that may be associated with a higher incidence of injuries.A cross-sectional study, composed of 150 players drawn from the 2018 BWF European Senio...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Marchena-Rodriguez A,Gijon-Nogueron G,Cabello-Manrique D,Ortega-Avila AB

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Childhood bullying leads to life-long scars and hinders adult development. Schoolchildren involved in bullying are at risk of developing behavioural difficulties, physical health problems and suicidal ideation. This research aimed to evaluate the bullying experience of pupils in Nigerian primary schools.The study is a...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Umoke PCI,Umoke M,Ugwuanyi CS,Okeke CIO,Eseadi C,Onuorah AR,Ugwu GC,Obiweluozo PE,Uzodinma UE,Uwakwe RC,Uba MBI,Ebizie EN,Onyeke NG,Otu MS

更新日期：2020-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:We studied the feasibility of total arathyroidectomy(tPTX)+multi-point transplantation in the forearm for treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism. Considering the controversial nature of the appropriate timing for and location of this type of surgery, relevant research is relatively rare. Our experience ma...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lin N,Fang YC,Song JC,Wang Y

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to evaluate the application of gemstone spectral imaging (GSI) for multi-parameter quantitative measurement in lung cancer.The study retrospectively enrolled 30 patients with lung cancer who underwent chest contrast enhanced CT scan with GSI mode. The GSI viewer was used for image display and d...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jia Y,Xiao X,Sun Q,Jiang H

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dexmedetomidine is an effective sedative during spinal anesthesia. However, it requires a loading dose, which can result in transient hypertension, hypotension, bradycardia, and/or sinus arrest. In addition, the time required to reach an appropriate depth of sedation may cause anxiety to the patients. Theref...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Park SW,Choi JH,Kim HT,Cho YH

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Group A streptococcal (GAS) necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly progressive soft tissue infection. Elderly and chronically ill individuals are at greatest risk, particularly when skin breakdown is present. Reports suggest that nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increase the risk of developing GAS necrotizing ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Aronoff DM,Bloch KC

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic chronic eosinophilic pneumonia (CEP) is a rare disorder of unknown cause with nonspecific respiratory and systemic symptoms but rather characteristic peripheral alveolar infiltrates on imaging, developing mainly in women and in atopic subjects. The disorder is highly responsive to oral corticosteroid therap...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Marchand E,Reynaud-Gaubert M,Lauque D,Durieu J,Tonnel AB,Cordier JF

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pain is prevalent in advanced malignancies; however, some patients cannot get adequate pain relief by conservative routes of analgesic administration or experience serious side effects related to high dose of opioids. For those who have exhausted multimodal conservative analgesic, intrathecal drug delivery is an alter...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zheng S,He L,Yang X,Li X,Yang Z

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary heart disease (CHD), one of the leading causes of death in the world, is a complex metabolic disorder due to genetic and environmental interactions. The potential mechanisms and diagnostic biomarkers for different types of coronary heart disease remain unclear. Metabolomics is increasingly considered to be a ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhong Z,Liu J,Zhang Q,Zhong W,Li B,Li C,Liu Z,Yang M,Zhao P

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Splanchnic vein thrombosis (SVT) refers to Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) and portal vein system thrombosis (PVST). Current practice guidelines have recommended the routine screening for antiphospholipid antibodies (APAs) in patients with SVT. A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies was performed to...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Qi X,De Stefano V,Su C,Bai M,Guo X,Fan D

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous literature on epidural pneumatosis (pneumorrhachis, or air in epidural cavity) associated with forceful vomiting in a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) has consisted of individual case reports without comprehensive syndrome characterization due to syndromic rarity, with the largest previous l...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Gill I,Edhi AI,Cappell MS

更新日期：2020-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Alveolar echinococcosis is a chronically progressive and potentially fatal disease. Patients with multiple giant alveolar echinococcosis have a poor prognosis when radical resection cannot be achieved, but curative resection can be limited by low future remnant liver volumes. In these cases, 2-stage liver resection ma...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Shen HD,Chen KF,Li B,Zhang HZ,Yang KM,Chen Y,Li JX,Chen ZY,Meng T,Ma Z,Li HZ

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Serum calcium concentration (Ca) plays an essential role in a vascular muscle tone and myocardial contractility. Previously, we showed that acutely lowering Ca by hemodialysis reduced arterial stiffness. Cinacalcet is a calcimimetic that lowers Ca and parathyroid hormone (PTH). The aim of the present study w...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Poulin A,Bellemare PL,Fortier C,Mac-Way F,Desmeules S,Marquis K,Gaudreault V,Lebel M,Agharazii M

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00