Shear wave elastography of the saphenous nerve.

abstract：:Little is known regarding alterations of the renin-angiotensin system in patients referred for cardiac catheterization. Here, we measured plasma levels of active renin and aldosterone in patients referred for cardiac catheterization in order to determine the prevalence of elevated renin, aldosterone, and the aldostero...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Erne P,Müller A,Rossi GP,Seifert B,Stehlin F,Redondo M,Bauer PT,Kobza R,Resink TJ,Radovanovic D

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intracavitary application of brachytherapy (BT) sources followed by external beam radiation is essential for the local treatment of carcinoma of the cervix, postate, and nasopharynx. Dose distribution of external beam radiation plus BT can be challenging for the planning system because of their dose calculation by 2 d...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang F,Jiang C,Liu T,Sun Q,Ye Z,Shi K,Wu P,Qin W,Fu Z,Jiang Y

更新日期：2020-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Gynecological laparoscopic surgery is minimally invasive compared with open surgical approaches, but postoperative pain is generally undermanaged. Pain management strategies related to the procedure-specific efficacy are needed. Many studies have shown that dexmedetomidine (DEX) has opioid-sparing properties. It is no...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang X,Liu W,Xu Z,Wang F,Zhang C,Wang B,Wang K,Yu J

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although esophageal candidiasis (EC) is an opportunistic infection, asymptomatic EC (AEC) is occasionally encountered in otherwise healthy individuals. This study evaluates the impact of antifungal treatment in immunocompetent individuals with AEC and investigates risk factors for persistent or recurrent EC. The autho...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Min YW,Kim E,Son HJ,Kim JJ,Rhee PL

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease with an increased risk of death compared to general population. Although previous studies showed improvement in survival of SLE, the long-term prognosis has not been elaborated in China.This study aims to integrate the observational studies estimating ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang Z,Wang Y,Zhu R,Tian X,Xu D,Wang Q,Wu C,Zhang S,Zhao J,Zhao Y,Li M,Zeng X

更新日期：2015-05-01 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：:The objective of this work is to verify the relationship between the self-perception of health and the self-concept of physical appearance in adolescents, in order to check their influence on the physical activity they perform with the aim of preventing chronic illnesses. To this end, an observational, cross-sectional...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Duarte-Clíments G,Sánchez-Gómez MB,Palenzuela-Luis N,González-Abreu J,Guzmán-Fernández CJ,Ramos-Santana S,Gómez-Salgado J,Rodríguez-Gómez JÁ,Romero-Martín M

更新日期：2020-07-10 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：BACKGROUND:To investigate the efficacy and safety of acupoint injection of Bacillus Calmette-Guerin polysaccharide nucleic acid (BCG-PSN) in the treatment of chronic urticaria (CU). METHODS:The following databases will be searched from their inception: Medline, Embase, Pubmed, Web of Science, Cochrane Central Register...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Cao W,Xiao X,Zhang L,Wang L,Zheng Q,Zhou S,Liu Y,Cao Y,Chen M,Li C,Li Y

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:By retrieving records from Taiwan's National Health Insurance (NHI) system's database, the current study aimed to investigate the impacts of hysterosalpingography (HSG) to patients after ectopic pregnancy (EP) operations in Taiwan.In this retrospective cohort study, insurance claims data from 1997 to 2013, derived fro...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chiu NC,Ho CH,Shen SH,Tsuei YC,Lee KL,Huang CY,Li HY,Chen TJ

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intramedullary cervical spinal cord teratomas (ICTs) are extremely rare, and diagnosis and treatment are challenging. We conducted a systematic review of the literature on the diagnosis and treatment of ICT. METHOD:The presentation, imaging manifestations, diagnosis, management, surgery findings, prognosis ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang L,Li T,Gong M,Xing F,Li L,Xiao R,Guan Q

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a globally well-accepted surgery because of its good outcome and safety. Although TKA-associated arterial injuries occur, postoperative anterior tibial artery (ATA) occlusion has not been reported yet. Herein, we present a case of ATA occlusion after TKA. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 4...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li X,Song Y,Wang J

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the age, gender, time, and etiology differences of traumatic lower limb fractures (TLLFs) in a population of children (≤18 years old), we retrospectively reviewed 936 children who had TLLFs and who came to our university-affiliated hospitals from 2001 to 2010. This study enrolled 657 males (70.2%) and 2...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu H,Wang H,Shao B,Lu H,Zhang S,Ou L,Chen Y,Xiang L

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Report a case of bilateral multiple retinal hamartomas (RAHs) in a patient with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) and introduced a new method (subthreshold micropulse laser photocoagulation) for the treatment of RAHs. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 20-year-old man with TSC complained of decreased vision and metamorphosia...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yan S,Chen Y,Chen R,Tian B,Li Z

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this paper was to define an unexplained non-classified polyneuropathy condition as a new neurological disease. This new diagnosis of occupation related polyneuropathy has been named as "WORKING HAND SYNDROME (WHS)."This study collected and compared clinic and electrophysiological analyze data from healthy c...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Özdemir G

更新日期：2017-06-01 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

abstract：:To examine the characteristics and short-term outcome of perioperative myocardial infarction (PMI), a single-center retrospective study was carried out. The electronic medical records of 278,939 patients aged 45 years or older who underwent non-cardiac surgery at Renji Hospital from January 2003 to December 2015 were ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhou X,Chen L,Su Z,Li Y,Tu M,Xiao J,Pan Z,Su D

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study will assess the efficacy and safety of Shenmai injection (SMI) for the treatment of chronic heart failure (CHF). METHODS:The following electronic bibliographic databases will be searched from inception to the March 25, 2020 without language and publication time limitations: MEDLINE, PUBMED, Cochr...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Gao P,Wu X,Zhang FH,Qiao ZL,Yang LJ

更新日期：2020-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the wide recognition of the inverse association between socioeconomic position (SEP) and suicidal behaviors, its underlying process and potential mediators are little known. This study investigated the pathway from SEP to suicide attempts with attention to potential mediators.From the Korean Health and Nutriti...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ki M,Seong Sohn E,An B,Lim J

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of cervical elastography in predicting preterm delivery (PTD). METHODS:We searched the PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases to identify relevant studies that applied ultrasound (US) elastography to assess cervical stiffness and predict PTD. All ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang B,Zhang Y,Chen S,Xiang X,Wen J,Yi M,He B,Hu B

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many observational studies have reported an association between weight fluctuation and all-cause mortality. However, the conclusions obtained from these studies have been unclear. OBJECTIVE:The current meta-analysis aimed to clarify the association between weight fluctuation and all-cause mortality. DATA S...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang Y,Hou F,Li J,Yu H,Li L,Hu S,Shen G,Yatsuya H

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Soft-tissue defects overlying the Achilles tendon are common complications after bicycle or motorcycle spoke injuries in children and usually require surgical management by various flaps. There is no apparent consensus on the optimal choice of flaps for these injuries. We designed a novel step-advanced rectangular fla...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang Y,Liu Y,Tian S,Song L,Peng A

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：ABSTRACT:Hepatic neuroendocrine tumors (HNETs) are uncommon neoplasms that can be subdivided into 2 types: primary and metastatic HNETs. Due to its rarity, heterogeneity and complexity, the diagnosis, treatment modalities and prognosis are still controversial.This retrospective study reviewed the effects of tumor origi...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jiao X,Luan W,Peng X,Liu L,Zhang L,Zhou L

更新日期：2020-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Collagenous gastritis (CG) is a rare form of chronic gastritis defined histologically by a thickened subepithelial collageneous band in the lamina propria. However, the clinical features and endoscopic findings of CG have not been clearly established in the pediatric population. PRESENTING CONCERNS:We report...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lee YJ,Lee M,Kim DJ,Lee S,Hong J

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This retrospective study investigated the effectiveness and safety of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP).A total of 72 patients with CLBP were included in this retrospective study. All patients received usual care, and were assigned to a NMES group (n = 36) and a...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Guo P,Wang JW,Tong A

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To identify the risk factors for developing renal involvement and severe kidney disease in Chinese childhood Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) patients.This was a retrospective study of 2731 children with HSP diagnosed between 2012 and 2015. We analyzed their demographic data, clinical manifestations, and laboratory test...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang K,Sun X,Cao Y,Dai L,Sun F,Yu P,Dong L

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Meckel diverticulum is the most prevalent congenital abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract in children. The aim of this study was to review and analyze clinical data on the diagnosis and management of Meckel diverticulum in pediatric patients. The records of 102 pediatric patients (<14 years old) who underwent sur...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lin XK,Huang XZ,Bao XZ,Zheng N,Xia QZ,Chen CD

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:We present a case of high spinal anesthesia after inadvertent injection of local anesthetics and corticosteroids into the subarachnoid space during attempted epidural injection. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) lavage is a suitable method for treatment. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 45-year-old woman presented with posterior ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Sun X,Liu S,Liu C,Xu J,Sun J,Pan Y

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical, roentgenographic and pathologic findings in patients with chronic eosinophilic pneumonia, including 19 additional cases, have been reviewed and summarized. Most patients present with subacute respiratory and constitutional symptoms and have failed to respond to therapy for presumptive pneumonia. A previous h...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jederlinic PJ,Sicilian L,Gaensler EA

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) leads to clinical symptoms such as chest pain, dyspnea, and arrhythmia. The occurrence of ACS is mainly related to the vulnerable plaques in the coronary arteries. MicroRNA-21 (miR-21) is widely expressed in cardiovascular disease and considered as a marker of myocardial infarction, but i...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： He W,Zhu L,Huang Y,Zhang Y,Shen W,Fang L,Li J,Wang Z,Xie Q

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00