Dynamic Change in Serum Alpha-fetoprotein Level Predicts Treatment Response and Prognosis of Alpha-fetoprotein-producing Gastric Cancer.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent studies have shown the efficacy for using spironolactone to treat heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), but the efficacy of spironolactone for heart failure with mid-range ejection fraction (HFmrEF) and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is unclear. This meta-analys...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xiang Y,Shi W,Li Z,Yang Y,Wang SY,Xiang R,Feng P,Wen L,Huang W

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Canagliflozin is a new SGLT2 inhibitor which has been approved as an adjunct to diet and exercise for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) mellitus in more than 30 countries. To evaluate the efficacy and safety of canagliflozin in patients with T2D, we carried out a meta-analysis of phase III c...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xiong W,Xiao MY,Zhang M,Chang F

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical symptoms of pylephlebitis caused by acute appendicitis are varied and atypical, which leads to delayed diagnosis and poor outcomes. Here, we report a case of intestinal necrosis caused by thrombophlebitis of the portomesenteric veins as a complication of acute appendicitis after appendectomy. The patient ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tang R,Tian X,Xie X,Yang Y

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of 18F-fuorodexoyglucose-positron emission tomography/computed tomography (18F-FDG-PET/CT) in the staging of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL) has been demonstrated extensively. Nevertheless, the role of PET/CT in the diagnosis, staging, prognosis, and treatment evaluatio...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhou X,Lu K,Geng L,Li X,Jiang Y,Wang X

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Nd:YAG laser-induced macular holes (MHs) feature more extensive anatomical defects and worse functional outcomes than idiopathic MHs. Although new treatment options for large refractory MHs have been suggested, the current literature on Nd:YAG laser-induced MHs suggests only conventional pars plana vitrectomy...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yang YH,Chung YT,Kim BK,Moon JH,Mun SJ

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to identify clinical signs and symptoms of ovarian torsion (OT) in children and to develop a simple predictive score.A chart review of patients with acute adnexal pathologies treated at the University Children's Hospital Basel, Switzerland, between March 2006 and June 2015 was performed. Medi...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Bolli P,Schädelin S,Holland-Cunz S,Zimmermann P

更新日期：2017-10-01 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：RATIONALE:Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a common inherited cause of coronary heart disease (CHD) and premature death in an early age. Nevertheless, an ischemic heart failure (IHF) associated with FH seems to be rare, and an early diagnosis and therapy could influence the prognosis. PATIENT CONCERNS:In this 13-...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kuang H,Zhou X,Li L,Yi Q,Shou W,Lu T

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Solitary fibrous tumor is a rare mesenchymal tumor. This case report describes the diagnosis and treatment of this tumor. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 31-year-old patient presented with epileptic seizure and headache 1 day prior to the visit and showed transient right limb hemiplegia for 6 hours that was resolved afte...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Cheng L,Ni H,Dai Y

更新日期：2020-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：:This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the impact of epilepsy, myasthenia gravis (MG), and multiple sclerosis (MS) on pregnancy and family planning decision-making in a cohort of Saudi women. Women with epilepsy, MG, and MS were recruited consecutively at the time of their follow-up visits at a neurology clinic. D...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Alanazy MH,Asiri A,Edrees MF,Abuzinadah AR

更新日期：2020-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Insignifificant, asymmetrical or lack of labial tubercle often occurs after cleft lip surgery due to improper treatment of vermilion tissue. Especially in the cases of bilateral cleft lip, because of short front lip and insuffificient vermilion tissue, the median vermilion depression often occurs after surger...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liang Y,Yang Y,Wu Y

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have reported that uterine leiomyoma (UL) may share pathogenic features with obesity and hypertension, which are components of metabolic syndrome (MetS). We examined the association between UL and MetS in premenopausal parous women.This 1:1 case-control study was conducted on 615 asymptomatic women wi...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tak YJ,Lee SY,Park SK,Kim YJ,Lee JG,Jeong DW,Kim SC,Kim IJ,Yi YH

更新日期：2016-11-01 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：:To investigate the clinical efficiency of periocular triamcinolone acetonide (TA) injection for treating polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) concurrent with hemorrhagic retinal detachment (HRD).Twenty-two cases confirmed with PCV concurrent with HRD characterized by massive subretinal hemorrhage and exudation pres...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang K,Chen Y,Sun X,Zhong Q,Lin L,Gao Y,Hong F

更新日期：2018-09-01 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：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：RATIONALE:Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) most commonly occurs in postmenopausal women who have been exposed to a triggering event such as acute physical or emotional distress. Sepsis-induced TTS in young premenopausal women were rarely reported. In particular, the relationship between sepsis-induced TTS and sepsis-induced ca...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang F,Wen W

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patency of the right hepatic vein (RHV) of the liver graft is essential for successful living-donor liver transplant (LDLT). We developed a simple technique for RHV reconstruction that does not require the use of cadaveric veins or additional time to prevent stenosis.Of 159 patients who underwent LDLT at our instituti...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lee TB,Choi BH,Yang KH,Ryu JH,Park YM,Chu CW

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) associated congenital anomalies are present in about 25%. Congenital short esophagus (CSE) is a relatively rare condition. Both CDH and congenital intrathoracic stomach caused by CSE can be diagnosed in utero. However, CSE can be easily misdiagnosed in utero. PATIENT CON...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xia B,Hong C,Tang J,Liu C,Yu G

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the performance of fluorine-18-fluorodeoxyglucose (F-FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) and PET/computed tomography (CT) in the diagnosis, staging, restaging, and recurrence surveillance of bone sarcoma by systematically reviewing and meta-analyzing the published literature.To retrieve eligible stu...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu F,Zhang Q,Zhu D,Liu F,Li Z,Li J,Wang B,Zhou D,Dong J

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate how uterine size and volume are associated with live birth rate in patients undergoing assisted reproduction technology.This prospective cohort study was conducted at the Reproductive Medicine Centre from January 2010 to May 2017. Multivariate binary logistic regression was used to evaluate the relation...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Gao H,Liu DE,Li Y,Tang J,Wu X,Tan H

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary hepatic neuroendocrine tumors (PHNETs) are very rare and their clinical features and treatment outcomes are not well understood. It is difficult to reach a proper diagnosis before biopsy or resection. The aim of this study was to analyze the imaging features of PHNETs on contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS). Th...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li W,Zhuang BW,Wang Z,Liao B,Hong LY,Xu M,Lin XN,Xie XY,Lu MD,Chen LD,Wang W

更新日期：2016-05-01 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：:Repair of medial meniscus posterior root tear (MMPRT) is considered as an effective early intervention strategy for osteoarthritis. We aimed at evaluating whether or not single-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography (SPECT/CT) could predict the treatment outcome.Eleven patients with MMPRT who underwen...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Whi W,Park JY,Choi H,Paeng JC,Cheon GJ,Kang KW,Lee DS,Han HS

更新日期：2020-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Preoperative evaluation of the curability of gastric and cardia cancer is important to avoid risks of unnecessary surgery. Our previous study has reported several clinical parameters associated with incurable gastric surgery. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the correlation between CA125 and the curability of gastr...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Luo T,Chen W,Wang L,Zhao H

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Parkinson disease (PD) is a progressive neuromuscular disease associated with bradykinesia, tremor, and postural instability. We aimed to compare outcomes and complications of total hip arthroplasty (THA) between patients with PD and those without. METHODS:A single institution retrospective cohort from 2000...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang Y,Xiong K,Li R,Yang L

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several epidemiological studies have focused on the role of nuclear factor-kappa-B inhibitor-alpha (NFKBIA) -881 A>G polymorphism in cancer susceptibility. However, the published data have led to contentious results. This study was designed to examine the association between -881 A>G polymorphism and cancer risk.Compr...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Geng P,Ou J,Li J,Liao Y,Wang N,Sa R,Xiang L,Liang H

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endobronchial valves had been utilized for many years to treat patients with advanced emphysema, despite unfavorable results. In this meta-analysis, we aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of the use of endobronchial valves in patients with heterogeneous advanced emphysema. METHODS:We performed systemati...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Du Y,She D,Liang Z,Yang W,Chen L

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the leading cause of cervical cancer and precancerous lesions. Knowledge regarding the prevalence and genotype distribution of HPV in women is important to establish strategies for cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccination. This study aimed to evaluate the characteristics of...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jin R,Qian H,Zhang Y,Yuan D,Bao J,Zhou H,Chen M,Huang J,Yu H

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postmenopausal women are at a higher risk of stress urinary incontinence (SUI). In a previous trial, electroacupuncture (EA) was shown to be an effective treatment for women with SUI. Here we present a secondary analysis to investigate the specific factors associated with response to acupuncture therapy among postmeno...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jiao R,Liu Y,Liu B,Liu Z

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00