A case report of recurrent acute pancreatitis associated with life threatening atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Leprosy is a chronic infectious granulomas disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae that can manifest as a wide variety of immunological and clinical features. CASE SUMMARY:Here, we describe the case of a woman with clinical characteristics of borderline tuberculoid (BT) leprosy that manifested as 3 asymmet...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu J,Wen Y,Xing Y,Wang S

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to retrospectively analyze the clinical data of resected adenosquamous lung cancer (ASLC) and to explore the influencing factors and clinicopathological characteristics of the metastasis lymph nodes. A total of 1156 consecutive patients with surgically resected lung cancer from January 2009 t...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kong M,Jin J,Cai X,Shen J,Ma D,Ye M,Zhu C,Freedman S,Walters K,Xu X,Chen B

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship of bullying with suicidal ideation among adolescents is controversial. Although depression has been related to bullying and suicidal ideation, little is known about the combined impacts of depression and bullying on suicidal ideation.A sample of 20,509 high school students from Fujian Province were se...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Hong L,Guo L,Wu H,Li P,Xu Y,Gao X,Deng J,Huang G,Huang J,Lu C

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extraintestinal manifestations (EIMs) cause increased morbidity and decreased quality of life in Crohn disease (CD). Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) belongs to EIMs. Very little is known on the clinical features of CD concomitant with AS. This study is to investigate the clinical features of CD patients with AS.We retrosp...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu S,Ding J,Wang M,Zhou W,Feng M,Guan W

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The direct anterior approach (DAA) to total hip arthroplasty has been promoted as a minimally invasive alternative to the lateral approach, which we sought to verify by systematically reviewing and meta-analyzing the literature comparing clinical, radiographic, and surgical outcomes. Two reviewers independently search...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yue C,Kang P,Pei F

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intra-arterial chemotherapy (IAC) has become an essential technique for the management of advanced intraocular retinoblastoma (RB). In this study, the aim of this article is to describe the clinical results and the short-term complications of IAC performed in our hospital.We retrospectively analyzed patients with newl...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang L,Han M,Zhao J,Wu C,Wang Z,Li J,Song D,Wang C,Yang Y,Guo L

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite advances in surgical techniques in the management of the brain abscess, continuous systemic long-term antibiotics are necessary and crucial. This study was designed to evaluate the effect of intracavity administration of high-dose antibiotics on the course of antibiotic therapy. METHODS:Between 2003...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yu X,Liu R,Wang Y,Zhao H,Chen J,Zhang J,Hu C

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast cancer patients with significant comorbidities present reconstructive challenges due to a predictably high complication rate. During expander-based breast reconstruction, human acellular dermal matrix (ADM) is often used to prevent pectoralis muscle retraction, facilitate early expansion, and improve cosmetic o...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wilson HB

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Numerous studies have investigated the relationship between depression and temporomandibular disorders (TMD), but the conclusions remain vague. The aim of this study was to examine the causal effect between depression and TMD.The reporting of this study conforms to the STROBE statement. In this retrospective cohort st...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lin SL,Wu SL,Ko SY,Lu CH,Wang DW,Ben RJ,Horng CT,Yang JW

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Contrast-induced encephalopathy (CIE) is a rare complication caused by administration of intravascular contrast media and characterized by acute reversible neurological disturbance. Most of the CIE cases are reported after arterial administration of contrast media such as during cerebral or coronary angiograp...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yao LD,Zhu XL,Yang RL,Zhang MM

更新日期：2021-01-15 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：:This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of bevacizumab plus preoperative chemotherapy as first-line treatment for liver-only metastatic colorectal cancer in Chinese patients compared with those of preoperative chemotherapy alone.Patients with histologically confirmed liver-only metastatic colorectal cancer ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lu ZH,Peng JH,Wang FL,Yuan YF,Jiang W,Li YH,Wu XJ,Chen G,Ding PR,Li LR,Kong LH,Lin JZ,Zhang RX,Wan DS,Pan ZZ

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We present an interesting case of Candida lusitaniae infection in a patient diagnosed with renal clear cell carcinoma.An 82-year-old male presented with worsening back pain for 1 week. Physical examination including neurologic examination was normal. A computed tomography scan of the abdomen revealed a mas...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Mishra R,Kelly P,Toolsie O,Ayyadurai P,Adrish M

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to investigate the application of the healthcare failure mode and effect analysis (HFMEA) to reduce the incidence of posture syndrome of thyroid surgery (PSTS).Subjects before (n = 78, July 2017-December 2017) and after (n = 114, January 2018-June 2018) HFMEA implementation (The Second Hospital of Nan...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang L,Zeng L,Yan Y,Hang Q

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For the prevention of gastric cancer, the detection of risk factors associated with precancerous conditions may be more informative. The aim of this study was to identify the risk factors of gastric cancer, including precancerous conditions: atrophic gastritis (AG), intestinal metaplasia (IM), and dysplasia.The clinic...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Park YM,Kim JH,Baik SJ,Park JJ,Youn YH,Park H

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A pathological increase in intraabdominal pressure (IAP) and inflammatory responses have negative effects on splanchnic, respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, and neurological function in septic patients with intestinal dysfunction. Electro-acupuncture (EA) has been evidenced to have a bidirectional neuron-end...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Meng JB,Jiao YN,Xu XJ,Lai ZZ,Zhang G,Ji CL,Hu MH

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in Taiwan. The aim of this study was to estimate the incidence of cervical cancer in Taiwan, the relationship between cervical cancer and previous co-morbidities, and the long-term trend of cervical cancer mortality differences in the rest of the world.This study was b...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kau YC,Liu FC,Kuo CF,Huang HJ,Li AH,Hsieh MY,Yu HP

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is characterized by recovery of wall motion abnormalities and acute left ventricular dysfunction, which are often caused by acute physical or emotional stressors. It is rarely reported that TTS can be precipitated by change in position in the patient in the operating room. We report a...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang Z,Kong H,Zhang SY,Guan TT

更新日期：2021-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:The preoperative diagnosis of massive pulmonary tumor embolism associated with renal neoplasms is relatively rare. In most cases, pulmonary tumor embolism is detected intraoperatively during renal tumor resection. Moreover, primary renal sarcoma is rare, and primary renal sarcoma complicated by pulmonary tumo...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yang JH,Song DH,Lee C,Kang DH,Jung JJ,Kim SH,Byun JH,Kim JW,Moon SH

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Tubulointerstitial fibrosis and tubular atrophy play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of chronic kidney disease (CKD). They are also major determinants in chronic kidney disease development and progression in patients with primary renal diseases characterized by persistent or recurrent proteinuria. The pur...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Bieniaś B,Zajączkowska M,Borzęcka H,Sikora P,Wieczorkiewicz-Płaza A,Wilczyńska B

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000001654.]. ...

journal_title：Medicine

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更新日期：2016-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Tailgut cysts are a type of very rare congenital polycystic lesions that are always located posterior to the rectum and anterior to the sacrum. The symptoms of tailgut cysts are nonspecific and misleading. Therefore, a full understanding of the characteristics of tailgut cysts is important for their diagnosis...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li J,Song X,Shi J,Zhang K,Liu T

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:The ultrasound manifestations of granular cell tumor (GCT) is a consequence of the histopathological characteristic of the tumor and can be distinguished from breast cancer. PATIENT CONCERNS:A GCT is a rare, benign, hyperplasia-based lesion. Approximately 1% to 2% of GCTs are malignant. About 5% to15% of the...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu H,Tao M,Ding H,Zhang P

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Invasive moles occur in the fertile period, with about 95% occurring after previous mole removal and the remaining 5% occurring after several other pregnancies. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 27-year-old patient developed a rare invasive mole two months after a missed abortion. DIAGNOSES:A transvaginal ultrasound scan ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lee HJ,Kim YS

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Short-acting β2-agonists (SABA) are widely used in the emergency department (ED) to treat patients with decompensated chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We sought to model the effectiveness of nebulized SABA (terbutaline) on clinically relevant parameters associated with a reduction in work of breathing or ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Gueho F,Beaune S,Devillier P,Urien S,Faisy C

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is the development of heart failure during late pregnancy to months postpartum with potential fatal outcome. However, the disease is not well-studied in Asia.We aimed to investigate the epidemiology and clinical outcomes of PPCM in Taiwan.Electronic medical records were retrieved from ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wu VC,Chen TH,Yeh JK,Wu M,Lu CH,Chen SW,Wu KP,Cheng CW,Chang CH,Hung KC,Chern MS,Lin FC,Wen MS

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast milk is recognized and strongly recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the optimal feeding for all babies. Breastfeeding is associated with better nutritional and non-nutritional outcomes when compared to formula feeding, and has proven health benefits to both infants and their mothers. This clin...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lu P,Ye ZQ,Qiu J,Wang XY,Zheng JJ

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Although capillary hemangiomas, common lesions involving the proliferation of small capillary vessels and a single layer of endothelial cells, can arise in any organ, they are rarely reported in the greater or lesser omentum. Here in, we report a case of capillary hemangioma arising from the lesser omentum in...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Nagano H,Goi T,Taguchi S,Tsubaki T,Tsuchiyama T,Uematsu H,Noriki S

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mandatory reporting rate of suspected child abuse by health care provider is relatively low in South Korea. The purpose of the study was to develop a screening tool for child abuse and evaluate the feasibility of using this screening tool in emergency department (ED) of South Korea. Injured children younger than 14 ye...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Paek SH,Jung JH,Kwak YH,Kim DK,Ryu JM,Noh H,Kyong YY,Kang YJ

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With advancements in our understanding of meniscal function, treatment options for meniscal injuries have evolved considerably over the past few decades. The aim of the current study was to compare the all-inside and inside-out techniques with regard to retear rate, functional outcomes, and perioperative com...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lin Y,Zhao J,Qiu H,Huang Y

更新日期：2020-07-02 00:00:00