Combined effect of laser acupuncture and electroacupuncture in knee osteoarthritis patients: A protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

abstract：:Since little has been reported about complications of spinal anesthesia in adult tethered cord syndrome (TCS), we sought to delineate the characteristics of the condition.A total of 4 cases of adult TCS after spinal anesthesia were reviewed. The medical charts of the patients were obtained. Anesthesia, which was combi...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu JJ,Guan Z,Gao Z,Xiang L,Zhao F,Huang SL

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is a very rare sarcoma of the heart, and few cases have been reported. Herein, we retrospectively reviewed clinical manifestations, imaging features and management of our patient and other reported cases. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 32-year-old woman was referred to the...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li S,Qiu Y,Yu J,Liang C,Peng L

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oxycodone, a semisynthetic thebaine derivative opioid, is widely used for the relief of moderate to severe pain. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and side effects of oxycodone and fentanyl in the management of postoperative pain by intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (IV-PCA) in patient...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kim NS,Lee JS,Park SY,Ryu A,Chun HR,Chung HS,Kang KS,Chung JH,Jung KT,Mun ST

更新日期：2017-03-01 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：:The present study examined whether early patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) surgical ligation at ≤2 weeks of life was associated with increased morbidities and mortality in very low birth weight infants (VLBWIs) who were diagnosed with hemodynamically significant (hs) PDA. Between December 2013 and December 2015, a total ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Youn Y,Moon CJ,Lee JY,Lee C,Sung IK

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to review the distribution, current trends, and microbiological characteristics of bacterial pathogens isolated from dacryocystitis patients in China during the last 15 years.This is a retrospective multiple-center noncomparative case series. The medical records of 15,452 consecutive patients ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen L,Fu T,Gu H,Jie Y,Sun Z,Jiang D,Yu J,Zhu X,Xu J,Hong J

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Central nervous system (CNS) nocardiosis is a rare disease entity caused by the filamentous bacteria Nocardia species. We present a case series of 5 patients from our hospital and a review of the cases of CNS nocardiosis reported in the literature from January 2000 to December 2011. Our results indicate that CNS nocar...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Anagnostou T,Arvanitis M,Kourkoumpetis TK,Desalermos A,Carneiro HA,Mylonakis E

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypotonia, particularly of the masticatory and oropharyngeal muscles, is 1 of the main characteristics of Down Syndrome (DS), resulting in impaired speech, chewing and swallowing. Moreover, the complete or partial obstruction of the airways during sleep may occur due to hypotonia of the tongue, leading to snoring and ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Salgueiro MDCC,Silva T,Motta LJ,Horliana ACRT,Gonçalves MLL,Gomes AO,Pinto MM,Bortoletto CC,Altavista OM,Deana AM,Silva DFTD,Santos EM,Castelo PM,Fernandes KPS,Mesquita-Ferrari RA,Bussadori SK

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment for osteoporosis in the community in patients who were operated for hip fracture appears to be suboptimal at best. Evidence regarding treatment beyond the 1st year after surgery is scarce. We examined the association between discharge recommendations for treatment of osteoporosis in patients suffer...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Rinat B,Rubin G,Orbach H,Giwnewer U,Rozen N

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonspecific ST-segment and T-wave (ST-T) changes represent one of the most prevalent electrocardiographic abnormalities in hypertensive patients. However, a limited number of studies have investigated the association between nonspecific ST-T changes and unsatisfactory blood pressure (BP) control in adults with hyperte...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Bao H,Cai H,Zhao Y,Huang X,Fan F,Zhang C,Li J,Chen J,Hong K,Li P,Wu Y,Wu Q,Wang B,Xu X,Li Y,Huo Y,Cheng X

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Nivolumab is a monoclonal IgG antibody blocking programmed death receptor-1 (PD1), leading to restoration of the natural T-cell-mediated immune response against the cancer cells. However, it also causes plenty of autoimmune-related adverse events, which often involves endocrine system. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 54-...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zeng MF,Chen LL,Ye HY,Gong W,Zhou LN,Li YM,Zhao XL

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:With the progress of sequencing technology, an increasing number of atypical primary immunodeficiency (PID) patients have been discovered, including Janus kinase 3 (JAK3) gene deficiency. PATIENT CONCERNS:We report a patient who presented with chronic active Epstein-Barr virus (CAEBV) infection but responded...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhong L,Wang W,Ma M,Gou L,Tang X,Song H

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Teenage mothers are at high risk for maternal and neonatal complications. This study aimed to evaluate the socioeconomic circumstances of teenage pregnancy, and determine whether these increased risks remained after adjustment for socioeconomic circumstances in Korea. Using the National Health Insurance Corporation da...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lee SH,Lee SM,Lim NG,Kim HJ,Bae SH,Ock M,Kim UN,Lee JY,Jo MW

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The annual number of cases of culture-proven extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB) at our hospital increased from 47 cases in 1983 to 113 cases in 1988. At least 43% (199) of 464 consecutive patients with extrapulmonary TB during this 6-year period were infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); since HIV serolo...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Shafer RW,Kim DS,Weiss JP,Quale JM

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traumatic brain injury (TBI) refers to head injuries that disrupt normal function of the brain. TBI commonly lead to a wide range of potential psychosocial functional deficits. Although psychosocial function after TBI is influenced by many factors, more and more evidence shows that social cognitive skills ar...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lin X,Zhang X,Liu Q,Zhao P,Zhang H,Wang H,Yi Z

更新日期：2020-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study will explore the efficacy and safety of intrathecal baclofen bolus (IBB) on neuropathic pain (NPP) in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). METHODS:All potential literatures of IBB on NPP in patients with SCI will be searched from the following electronic databases from inauguration to the Janu...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang SF,Wang ZM,Song WD,Tang ZC,Chai Y

更新日期：2020-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:The prevalence of anastomotic recurrence (AR) in colorectal cancer (CRC) after resection of the primary tumor (PT) is 5% to 14%. However, no association has been observed between specific somatic genetic alterations and AR. Such associations may shed light on the mechanism of AR. PATIENT CONCERNS:We experien...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Okada S,Hata K,Kawai K,Yamamoto Y,Tanaka T,Nishikawa T,Sasaki K,Kaneko M,Emoto S,Murono K,Nozawa H

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Uterine fibroids represent the most common gynecological benign tumors in reproductive females. Acupuncture has been applied as a therapeutic modality in China to treat uterine fibroids. However, currently, few critical systematic reviews regarding the effect of acupuncture on uterine fibroids have been publ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu T,Yu J,Kuang W,Wang X,Ye J,Qiu X,Xi W,Zeng Y,Zou H,Liu Y

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple primary malignancies (MPMs) are defined as 2 or more malignancies without subordinate relationship detected in different organs of an individual patient. Reports addressing MPM patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are rare. We perform a 26-year follow-up study to investigate characteristics and progno...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xu W,Liao W,Ge P,Ren J,Xu H,Yang H,Sang X,Lu X,Mao Y

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Patients with CKD who undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) may have more ischemic events than patients without CKD. The aim of our study was to determine the incidence of periprocedural myocardial...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jerkic H,Letilovic T,Stipinovic M,Pocanic D,Catic J,Knotek M

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:DNA methylation is the earliest and most studied epigenetic modification in cancer. The literature reported that the abnormal methylation level of multiple genes was associated with poor prognosis in ovarian cancer. However, due to a small sample size, the results reported in the literature vary widely. In th...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Feng LY,Chen CX,Li L

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Diuretics are a commonly used for the treatment of acute pulmonary edema. However, inappropriate administration of diuretic drugs can result in clinical treatment failure and cause acute pulmonary edema. This is due to rapid decreases in intravascular volume as a result of diuretic treatment. To date, the ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu L,Zhang Q,Zhang T,Wu X,Sun L,Li B,Wang X,Chao Y,Hu Z

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with spinal fusion often have opioid tolerance and chronic pain, which makes it difficult to control postoperative pain. In this double-blind, randomized, prospective study, we assessed the safety and efficacy of intravenous low-dose ketamine for the treatment of pain in patients undergoing the lumb...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang H,Ma L,Chen Y

更新日期：2020-09-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Motion-induced artifacts have been a major drawback in bladder cancer imaging. This study is to evaluate the clinical utility of periodically rotated overlapping parallel lines with enhanced reconstruction (PROPELLER) acquisition in improving motion-induced artifacts in T2-weighted (T2W) magnetic resonance imaging (MR...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Nguyen HT,Shah ZK,Mortazavi A,Pohar KS,Wei L,Zynger DL,Knopp MV

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study is to evaluate the susceptibility trend of vancomycin, teicoplanin, daptomycin, and linezolid against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) blood isolates of different clones over an 11-year period.From 2000 to 2010, all bloodstream MRSA isolates from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Hsieh YC,Lin YC,Huang YC

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a symptom characterizing cognitive decline and a transitional state between normal aging and dementia; however, there is no definitive diagnosis and treatment for MCI. Neurofeedback (NF), which is a training mechanism that employs operant conditioning to regulate brain acti...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jang JH,Kim J,Park G,Kim H,Jung ES,Cha JY,Kim CY,Kim S,Lee JH,Yoo H

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), Lens culinaris-agglutinin-reactive fraction of AFP (AFP-L3), and protein induced by vitamin K absence or antagonist-II (PIVKA-II) are widely used as tumor markers for the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study compared the diagnostic values of AFP, AFP-L3, and PIVKA-II individ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Park SJ,Jang JY,Jeong SW,Cho YK,Lee SH,Kim SG,Cha SW,Kim YS,Cho YD,Kim HS,Kim BS,Park S,Bang HI

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unplanned resection of soft-tissue sarcomas (STS) predispose the patients to recurrences and metastases, secondary wide resection is usually warranted.To investigate the outcomes of re-excision of STS after unplanned initial resection.The records of 39 patients undergoing re-excision of STS after unplanned initial res...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kang J,Xu M,Wang B,Yu X

更新日期：2020-02-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Echinococcosis, also called hydatid disease, is a common parasitic infection of the liver. However, echinococcus lesions rarely involve the heart, especially in children. PATIENT CONCERNS:An 8-year-old child from grazing areas of northwest China was referred to our hospital for the complaint of inpersiste...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Su L,Yu J,Dai C,Liu Y,Peng L

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00