Higher hypertension prevalence, lower incidence, and aggressive treatment with decreasing mortality, cardiovascular, and cerebrovascular incidence in Taiwan from 2005 to 2010: A 2 population-based cohorts study.

abstract：:Laparoscopic inguinal herniorrhaphy has been well established for the management of primary and recurrent inguinal hernias. Single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) has now been accepted as a less invasive alternative to conventional laparoscopic surgery. However, commercially available access devices for SILS had ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen QL,Chen K,Huang DY,Pan Y,Yan JF,Wang XF,Cai XY

更新日期：2020-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dyslipidemia is a common disorder in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients. It is still inconclusive whether antimalarial drugs could affect the serum lipids in SLE patients, therefore we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of available data to address this issue. METHODS:We comprehensivel...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tao CY,Shang J,Chen T,Yu D,Jiang YM,Liu D,Cheng GY,Xiao J,Zhao ZZ

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aims of this study were to investigate the incidence and risk factors for oral candidiasis in patients receiving radiotherapy for head and neck cancer, and to determine the influence of topical steroid therapy on the development of oral candidiasis.We conducted a retrospective study of 300 patients receiving radio...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kawashita Y,Funahara M,Yoshimatsu M,Nakao N,Soutome S,Saito T,Umeda M

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

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：:Total hip arthroplasty (THA) for high congenital hip dislocation (CHD) is technically demanding. The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the results of cementless THA combined with extended sliding trochanteric osteotomy. We also assessed whether chronic low back pain was relieved after surgery.The stu...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Luo Z,Chen M,Hu F,Ni Z,Ji X,Zhang X,Cheng P,Shang X

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:The capsular warning syndrome (CWS) is a rare and special type of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) syndrome. The pathophysiology of CWS is very complicate, and intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (ICAS) is rare cause. Moreover, the effective and standard therapy has not yet been established. PATIENT CONCE...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xu J,Zhuang M,Bao G,Zhai Y,Yang GY,Xue G,Li Q

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The study is inclined to investigate the antagonistic effects of endostatin-vascular endothelial growth inhibitor chimeric recombinant adenovirus (Ad-hENDO-VEGI) on homocysteine (Hcy)-induced vascular endothelial cells (VECs) injury in vitro and in vivo. METHODS:Human VECs cell line ECV304 was selected and ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Cui ZT,Liu JP,Yao JM

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prognostic significance of PBK/TOPK overexpression in solid tumors remains controversial. Therefore, we carried out a meta-analysis to evaluate the impact of PBK/TOPK overexpression in solid tumors on patients' overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS). METHODS:Relevant articles were identif...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xu M,Xu S

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prognostic significance of circulating soluble programmed death ligand-1 (sPD-L1) in patients with solid tumors remains unclear. We performed a meta-analysis to address this issue. METHODS:Several electronic databases were searched from January 1970 to May 2017. The hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidenc...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wei W,Xu B,Wang Y,Wu C,Jiang J,Wu C

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the association between cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and dizziness. METHODS:The databases including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library and Web of science will be searched for randomized controlled trials. Weighted mean difference and 95% confidence interval will be utilized to calculate the...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li L,Gao X,Liu J,Qi X

更新日期：2020-12-24 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma (LGFMS) is a pathological type of fibrosing fibrosarcoma that appears as a distinctive soft tissue masse with bland histological features. It is mostly located in the deep soft tissues of the extremities. Computed tomography (CT) plays an important role in diagnosing fibrosing fi...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang G,Zhao Z,Wei J,Yang J

更新日期：2017-12-01 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：UNLABELLED:To describe a case of complete remission of thrombotic microangiopathy after treatment with eculizumab in a patient with non-Shiga toxin-associated bacterial enteritis. CASE REPORT:Medical/surgical intensive care unit (ICU) of a university teaching hospital.A 62-year-old man presented to a local hospital wi...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Omura T,Watanabe E,Otsuka Y,Yoshida Y,Kato H,Nangaku M,Miyata T,Oda S

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A small clinically distinct group of patients with widespread tissue granulomata are described. The principal presenting symptoms are malaise, fever, and weight loss, although a wide variety of complaints are documented. Pulmonary involvement is uncommon. The granulomata are noncaseating with a few multinucleate giant...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Friedland JS,Weatherall DJ,Ledingham JG

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To demonstrate the mechanisms of the curative effect of Saussurea lappa ethanol extract (SLE) against prostate cancer, we evaluated the effect of SLE on the induction of apoptosis and autophagy and investigated whether SLE-induced autophagy exerts a pro-survival or pro-apoptotic effect in lymph node carcinoma of the p...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tian X,Song HS,Cho YM,Park B,Song YJ,Jang S,Kang SC

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Categorical syndromes such as schizophrenia may represent complexes of many continuous psychological structural phenotypes along several dimensions of personality development/degeneration. The present study investigated the heritability and familiality of Neuroticism-Extraversion-Openness to experience (NEO) personali...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kim SY,Lee BD,Park JM,Lee YM,Moon E,Jeong HJ,Chung YI

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Well-developed coronary collateral circulation usually results in fewer infarct size, improved cardiac function, and fewer mortality. Traditional coronary risk factors (diabetes, hypertension, and smoking) have some effects on coronary collateral circulation. However, the association between these risk facto...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xing Z,Pei J,Tang L,Hu X

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Effective treatment of low back pain (LBP) originating in the lumbar and sacroiliac joints is difficult to achieve. The objective of the current study was to compare the clinical effectiveness of radiofrequency (RF) neurotomy versus conservative nonsurgical approaches for the management of chronic lumbar and...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen CH,Weng PW,Wu LC,Chiang YF,Chiang CJ

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic vasculitis (SV) involving abdominal structures usually has a poor prognosis. Gallbladder vasculitis (GV) has been reported as part of SV (GB-SV) and focal single-organ vasculitis (GB-SOV). We analyzed clinical and histologic characteristics of patients with GV to identify features that differentiate GB-SOV fr...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Hernández-Rodríguez J,Tan CD,Rodríguez ER,Hoffman GS

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Globalization has attracted much attention to universities over the past decade. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the United States-China international pharmacy education programs (IPEP) in China.Kirkpatrick's model of evaluation was used to evaluate IPEP from reaction and learning levels. In the re...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yi ZM,Zhou LY,Yang L,Yang L,Liu W,Zhao RS,Zhai SD

更新日期：2020-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：:[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000006944.]. ...

journal_title：Medicine

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更新日期：2017-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：:It is known that many medical adverse events can be caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs); however, epidemiologic evidence has not granted an affirmative relationship between NSAID use and the risk of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). We aimed to investigate the relationship in a Chinese population bet...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chang YK,Liu JS,Hsu YH,Tarng DC,Hsu CC

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Transforaminal epidural steroid injection (TFESI) is a conservative method to treat back pain due to radiculopathy. However, epidural hematoma can occur after the procedure by various mechanisms, which can cause serious complications. PATIENT CONCERNS:An 82-year-old man with spinal stenosis was treated with ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kim SI,Lee DH,Kim SH,Cho YH

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to compare the differences between the measurements performed manually to those obtained using a digital model scanner of patients with orthodontic treatment.A cross-sectional study was performed in a sample of 30 study models from patients with permanent dentition who attended a univer...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jiménez-Gayosso SI,Lara-Carrillo E,López-González S,Medina-Solís CE,Scougall-Vilchis RJ,Hernández-Martínez CT,Colomé-Ruiz GE,Escoffié-Ramirez M

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Irreversible electroporation (IRE) is a new nonthermal tumor ablation modality that induces apoptosis in the treated tissue without affecting collagen. Its use is particularly indicated for tumors involving major structures, such as encompassed or infiltrated vessels and/or ducts, which need to be preserved and hinder...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Trueba-Arguiñarena FJ,de Prado-Otero DS,Poves-Alvarez R

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can be a stage of pre-dementia. Although the traditional Chinese exercise (TCE) has benefits associated with cognitive functions, the effects of the TCE on cognitive functions of older patients with MCI remain controversial. This study performs a meta-analysis to quantify the ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang Q,Hu J,Wei L,Cao R,Ma R,Song H,Jin Y

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of liver is rare, and its prognosis is extremely poor. This study aims at reviewing the clinical data of all pathologically diagnosed liver cancer in our institute, and discussing the clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of our cases of SCC and the literature...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang XF,Du ZQ,Liu XM,Lv Y

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of dexmedetomidine in combination with sufentanil or butorphanol for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing laparoscopic resection of a gastrointestinal tumor.This quasi-experimental trial was conducted in Nanchang, China, from January 2014 to December 2015. E...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang XK,Chen QH,Wang WX,Hu Q

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:The significant ultrasonic characteristics of amniotic band syndrome (ABS) are the malformations of fetal affected parts and the band-like echoes in amniotic cavity. This article first suggests that the fetal hand adhered to umbilical cord with restricted movement provides some values in the diagnosis of ABS ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Niu Z,Meng H,Zhang X,Ouyang Y,Zhang Y,Wu X

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When the sensory block level (SBL) is ≥T5 or T4, a high incidence of hypotension occurs in parturients after spinal anesthesia. A rapidly ascending SBL is another risk factor for spinal anesthesia-induced hypotension. However, the relationship between the ascension rate of the SBL and spinal anesthesia-induced hypoten...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang N,He L,Ni JX

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00