Diagnostic value of ultrasound-guided needle biopsy in undiagnosed pleural effusions: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a female endocrine disease with a high incidence. At present, drug treatment is still the main therapeutic strategy for PCOS. Traditional Chinese medicine has a long history in the treatment of menstrual disorders. Shouwu Jiangqi Decoction (SWJQD) is a traditional herbal m...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xu W,Tang M,Wang J,Wang L

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Anorectal malignant melanoma (AMM) is a rare and aggressive malignance with poor prognosis, yet no consensus of treatment exists to date. Abdominoperineal resection surgery (APR) is the standard treatment of anorectal malignant melanoma, capable of controlling lymphatic spread and obtaining a large negativ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xu X,Ge T,Wang G

更新日期：2020-01-01 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：:Fifteen consecutive patients with PG have been studied during the period 1971-78. Systemic disease was found in 13 of the patients and preceded the skin disease in 10 patients by 1-25 years. Only two patients had ulcerative colitis. One patient had paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria and three patients had an IgA myel...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Holt PJ,Davies MG,Saunders KC,Nuki G

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) is involved in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and has been associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with ischemic heart disease. However, the association between GGT and long-term mortality has not been studied in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI)....

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kim JG,Chang K,Choo EH,Lee JM,Seung KB

更新日期：2018-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:The cancer of the splenic flexure of the colon is a rare medical entity with severe morbidity because of its insidious onset. METHODS:We present the case of a 59-year-old male patient with dull left upper quadrant pain, leukocytosis, and anemia. A splenic abscess described as an air-fluid level with splenoc...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Awotar GK,Luo F,Zhao Z,Guan G,Ning S,Ren J,Liu Y,Wang G,Liu P

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bilateral common iliac artery (CIA) aneurysm (CIAA) is a rare entity. In the past decade, different endovascular approaches have been adopted for patients with several comorbidities or unfit for open repair (OR). Recently, the use of iliac branch stent graft has been proposed, resulting in satisfactory pat...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ardita V,Giaquinta A,Veroux M,Sanfiorenzo A,Virgilio C,D'Arrigo G,Veroux P

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical and radiological characteristics of 217 consecutive episodes of gram-negative bacillary pneumonia occurring in 189 adult cancer patients between November 1968 and December 1974 were analyzed. The majority of patients had acute leukemia (54%). Fever larger than or equal to 101 degrees F was the single mos...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Valdivieso M,Gil-extremera B,Zornoza J,Rodriquez V,Bodey GP

更新日期：1977-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Asthma is a common chronic disease with heavy burden. The number of asthma patients may continue to grow in the next 10 years. Existing conventional treatments have problems in which a small number of patients do not respond, often accompanied by side effects, or are too expensive. Probiotics, prebiotics, an...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Huang L,Guo J,Li W,Jiang M,Wang F,Kang J,Liu T,Gu X

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE:Both athletes with and without disabilities can develop burnout symptoms. However, athletes with disabilities may face different or more challenges compared to their counterparts without disabilities. The present study aimed at ascertaining the effect of digital storytelling intervention on burnout...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ofoegbu TO,Asogwa UD,Ogbonna CS,Aloh HE,Eseadi C,Eskay M,Nji GC,Ngwoke OR,Agboti CI,Nnachi RA,Nnachi OC,Otu MS

更新日期：2020-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：:The current methods of monitoring the activity of lupus nephritis (LN) may cause unnecessary hospital visits or delayed immunosuppressive therapy. We aimed to find a urinary biomarker that could be developed as a home-based test for monitoring the activity of LN.Urine samples were collected immediately before a renal ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang Y,Tao Y,Liu Y,Zhao Y,Song C,Zhou B,Wang T,Gao L,Zhang L,Hu H

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:TNF-like cytokine 1A (TL1A) is a subgroup of the tumor necrosis factor superfamily that exerts pleiotropic effects on cell proliferation, inflammation, activation, and differentiation of immune cells. The purpose of the current study is to investigate the clinical significance of TL1A expression in coronary ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen X,Guo Y,Lai L,Zhang S,Li Z

更新日期：2020-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Xanthogranuloma of choroid plexus is an extremely rare, benign, and mostly asymptomatic intracranial lesion. We report a case of symptomatic lateral ventricular xanthogranuloma resected via a neuronavigator-guided ventriculoscopic approach. Then we review recent English medical literature and notice that craniotomies ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yan C,Zhu S,Sun H,Jenn WL,Zhang X,Xu Z,Kong X,Chen X

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to compare treatment plans of volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) with intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for all esophageal cancer (EC) tumor locations.This retrospective study from July 2009 to June 2014 included 20 patients with EC who received definitive concurrent chemoradiother...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lin JC,Tsai JT,Chang CC,Jen YM,Li MH,Liu WH

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aims to explore the principles of clinical classification and individualized treatment of basicranial artery injuries based on its anatomical correlation.The data of 172 patients with various types of basicranial artery injuries were retrospectively analyzed. Among these patients, 128 patients were male and...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yang H,Li SG,Xiang X,Lv Y,Chu LZ,Peng H,Wang F,Cao H,Liu J

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic activation of hemostasis and thrombosis has been implicated in tumor progression and metastasis. D-dimer has been used as an indicator for the thrombosis. Here, we investigated the role of the activation of coagulation in patients with metastatic gastric cancer by measuring D-dimer level.We conducted an obser...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Go SI,Lee MJ,Lee WS,Choi HJ,Lee US,Kim RB,Kang MH,Kim HG,Lee GW,Kang JH,Lee JH,Kim SJ

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In some studies, gum-chewing was demonstrated to have a beneficial effect on resumption of bowel function; however, other contradictory findings in other studies refute the effects of gum-chewing on peristaltic movements and digestive system stimulation. In addition, most previous studies were after colorect...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ge B,Zhao H,Lin R,Wang J,Chen Q,Liu L,Huang Q

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Because of aging of population, osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture (OVCF) appears an increasing incidence rate. Conservative therapy (CT) and balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) have been used to treat OVCFs. However, an increase in new vertebral compression fractures at nontreated levels following BKP is of ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li HM,Zhang RJ,Gao H,Jia CY,Zhang JX,Dong FL,Shen CL

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000003413.]. ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors：

更新日期：2016-08-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Generally, rheumatic heart disease is, today, sporadic in developed countries, even though it continues to be a major health hazard in the developing ones. It is also a very rare cause of sudden unexpected death. We report a case of a 15-year-old boy who suddenly died at home. Since 3 days he had presented f...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Osculati A,Visonà SD,Ventura F,Castelli F,Andrello L

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:The establishment of lung isolation is often particularly challenging for the anesthesiologist in patients with difficult airway. Usually, orotracheal intubation with double lumen tube is the commonly used technique for achieving 1 lung anesthesia. Whereas, in patients with limited mouth opening and restricte...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zheng X,Zhang C,Lian S,Liu S,Jiang Z

更新日期：2020-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disclosure is a prerequisite to get access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and social support. Increased disclosure of HIV status has been shown to reduce mother-to-child transmission and high-risk sexual behaviors. Limited studies were conducted to get an insight into HIV disclosure...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yin Y,Yang H,Xie X,Wang H,Nie A,Chen H

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the possible relationship between endocarditis and overall and individual cancer risk among study participants in Taiwan.We used data from the National Health Insurance program of Taiwan to conduct a population-based, observational, and retrospective cohort study. The case group consisted of 14...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Sun LM,Wu JN,Lin CL,Day JD,Liang JA,Liou LR,Kao CH

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mannitol is widely used to reduce intracranial pressure and is protective against ischemic and nephrotoxic acute renal failure. However, the capacity of this seemingly innocuous agent to produce acute renal failure is not well recognized. We report herein the clinical course of 8 cases of mannitol-induced acute renal ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Dorman HR,Sondheimer JH,Cadnapaphornchai P

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We conducted this study to compare the efficacy and safety of entecavir and tenofovir in the treatment of treatment-naïve HBV e antigen (HBeAg)-positive patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) for 144 weeks. METHODS:A total of 320 treatment-naïve HBeAg-positive CHB patients who received randomly a single reg...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Cai D,Pan C,Yu W,Dang S,Li J,Wu S,Jiang N,Wang M,Zhang Z,Lin F,Xin S,Yang Y,Shen B,Ren H

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Wandering spleen (WS) is a rare clinical entity characterized by splenic hypermobility caused by absent or abnormal laxity of the suspensory ligaments, which fix the spleen in its normal position. Due to abnormal attachment, the spleen is predisposed to torsion and a series of complications. Pediatric WS is m...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang Z,Zhao Q,Huang Y,Mo Z,Tian Z,Yang F,Wang Y,Yao L

更新日期：2020-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is closely related to venous thromboembolism (VTE). It is a common complication of hospitalized patients, and its etiology is complex. How to prevent the occurrence of VTE is the focus of clinical work. In order to provide basis for individual prevention and accu...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu F,Zhang Q,Rao L,Song J

更新日期：2020-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, a constant pressure stimulus was applied on the 3 joints (first [p1], second [p2], and third [p3] joints) of 4 fingers (index, middle, ring, and little fingers), and the activation areas within Brodmann area 2 (BA 2) were compared for these different fingers and joints by using functional magnetic reson...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Choi MH,Kim HS,Baek JH,Lee JC,Park SJ,Jeong UH,Gim SY,Kim SP,Lim DW,Chung SC

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The long-term cardiovascular outcomes of a population-based cohort presenting to the emergency department (ED) with chest pain and classified with a clinical risk stratification algorithm are not well documented. The Olmsted County Chest Pain Study is a community-based study that included all consecutive patients pres...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Farkouh ME,Aneja A,Reeder GS,Smars PA,Bansilal S,Lennon RJ,Wiste HJ,Razzouk L,Traverse K,Holmes DR Jr,Mathew V

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00