Complete response of radioresistant brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer with temozolomide: A case report and literature review.

abstract：:B7 negative costimulatory molecules are a group of molecules associated with the occurrence, development, and therapy of cancers. Here, we aimed to determine the clinical significance of PD-L1, B7-H3, and B7-H4 and their expression in CD8 and CD68 positive cells at different stages of gastric carcinogenesis.We detecte...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Guo L,Liu Z,Zhang Y,Quan Q,Huang L,Xu Y,Cao L,Zhang X

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:About 77.9 million (1 in 4) American adults have high blood pressure. High blood pressure is the primary cause of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), which represents a strong predictor of future heart failure and cardiovascular mortality. Previous studies have shown an altered metabolic profile in hypertensive patien...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Evaristi MF,Caubère C,Harmancey R,Desmoulin F,Peacock WF,Berry M,Turkieh A,Barutaut M,Galinier M,Dambrin C,Polidori C,Miceli C,Chamontin B,Koukoui F,Roncalli J,Massabuau P,Smih F,Rouet P

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bee venom acupuncture has been used in treating patients with shoulder adhesive capsulitis, yet the effectiveness and safety remains unclear. Therefore, this systematic review will aim to assess the effectiveness and safety of bee venom acupuncture for shoulder adhesive capsulitis. METHODS:Electronic databa...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen X,Fan H,Chen J,Fan H,Wu P

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty-three patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and ischemic bone necrosis are reported. All patients had received corticosteroids prior to the onset of ischemic necrosis, although one patient had received none for 13 years previously. Nineteen (83%) patients had multiple bone lesions including the femor...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Klipper AR,Stevens MB,Zizic TM,Hungerford DS

更新日期：1976-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) has been one widely used index of early carotid atherosclerosis. We speculated that the influence of blood pressure variability (BPV) on early carotid atherosclerosis may be varied by the location of the carotid artery and diabetes history. Thus, the goal of this study was to evalu...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wu D,Li C,Chen Y,Xiong H,Tian X,Wu W,Huang W,Zhang YT,Zhang H

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is an observational study to determine the most relevant parameter of ¹⁸F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) for predicting recurrence in cervical cancer. Fifty-six patients with International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) stage IIB-IVA cervical can...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Hong JH,Min KJ,Lee JK,So KA,Jung US,Kim S,Eo JS

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The inferior border of the femoral head (IBFH) is widely used as a landmark in femoral artery puncture during invasive coronary angiography (ICA). However, application of this technique can be challenging especially in obese patients. This study was performed to investigate the association between body mass index (BMI...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kim M,Kim MA,Kim HL,Lee WJ,Lim WH,Seo JB,Kim SH,Zo JH

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hemocoagulase is isolated and purified from snake venoms. Hemocoagulase agents have been widely used in the prevention and treatment of surgical bleeding. A systematic review was performed to evaluate the effects of hemocoagulase on postoperative bleeding and transfusion in patients who underwent cardiac sur...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yao YT,Yuan X,Fang NX

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Women with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of developing breast cancer. In Taiwan, traditional Chinese medicine is widely used to treat diabetes; however, its precise influence has not been empirically tested.The objective of the case-control study is to estimate the effect on the risk of breast cancer of using tra...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wu CT,Tsai YT,Lin JG,Fu SL,Lai JN

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neural tube defects (NTDs) are a group of congenital malformations with worldwide distribution and complex etiopathogenesis. Folic acid plays a pivotal role in their prevention. We aimed to identify the protective effect of folic acid intake against NTDs and its dependence on different socioeconomic and environmental ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： El-Shabrawi MH,Kamal NM,Elhusseini MA,Hussein L,Abdallah EAA,Ali YZA,Azab AA,Salama MA,Kassab M,Krawinkel M

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study is to confirm and complement previous data regarding an association between gastroesophageal reflux disease and appendectomy.The Korean National Health Insurance Service-National Sample Cohort includes data from people ≥ 20 years old collected from 2002 to 2013. A total of 13,484 participants...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kim SY,Kim HJ,Lim H,Lim MS,Kim M,Choi HG

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Ossifying fibroma is benign fibro-osseous neoplasm. The authors report a case of ossifying fibroma in the mandibular angle suspected as metastasis of clear cell renal cell carcinoma. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 74-year-old man presented to the primary hospital complaining of frequent urination. A tumor in the left ki...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Matsuda S,Yoshimura H,Yoshida H,Taga M,Imamura Y,Kiyoshima T,Sano K

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 23 adult women having uncomplicated recurrent urinary tract infections treated with 10 days of appropriate antibiotic for each infection, the following findings were noted. 1. The attack rate was 0.17 infections per month. 2. 94% of infections has associated symptoms. 3. 73% of symptomatic episodes had an associate...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kraft JK,Stamey TA

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several studies have investigated the diagnostic accuracy of procalcitonin (PCT) levels in blood or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in bacterial meningitis (BM), but the results were heterogeneous. The aim of the present study was to ascertain the diagnostic accuracy of PCT as a marker for BM detection. A systematic search ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wei TT,Hu ZD,Qin BD,Ma N,Tang QQ,Wang LL,Zhou L,Zhong RQ

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a common cause of death in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Aortic and mitral valve calcification (AVC and MVC, respectively) are critical indicators of CVD and all-cause mortality in CKD patients.We conducted a single center retrospective study of Chinese inpatients with CKD...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Rong S,Qiu X,Jin X,Shang M,Huang Y,Tang Z,Yuan W

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have demonstrated that single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in miRNAs are related to the susceptibility to brain tumors, but the conclusions remain controversial. This study was to perform a meta-analysis to re-assess the associations between miRNA SNPs and brain tumor risk. METHODS:Relev...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Gao F,Zhu Y

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Choroidal detachment is a major postoperative complication of trabeculectomy. Postoperative choroidal detachment occurs with low intraocular pressure (IOP), and is naturally resolved by elevation of IOP. We report a case of chronic chorioretinal detachment (CRD) in the eye with uveitic glaucoma after trabecul...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Sakurai Y,Takayama K,Abe T,Takeuchi M

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) is the gold standard initial treatment of the locally advanced breast cancer (LABC). However, the reliability of methods that used to assess response the NAC is still controversial. In this study, patients with LABC who underwent NAC were evaluated retrospectively. The assessment of ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Aksoy SO,Sevinc Aİ,Ünal M,Balci P,Görkem İB,Durak MG,Ozer O,Bekiş R,Emir B

更新日期：2020-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is frequent in dialysis patients and occurs predominantly in its most severe forms. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) in hemodialysis patients with RLS by heart rate variability (HRV) monitor. METHODS:One hundred twelve subjects ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen JM,Chiu PF,Chang YJ,Hsu PC,Chang CC,Lo LC

更新日期：2020-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the profiles of pathogens and patterns of antibiotic resistance of emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN), offering recommendations for initial antibiotic treatment.Between January, 2001, and November, 2014, demographic data, presenting clinical features, management strategies, and...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lu YC,Hong JH,Chiang BJ,Pong YH,Hsueh PR,Huang CY,Pu YS

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study will assess the effect of high-quality nursing (HQN) on alleviating depression and anxiety (DA) in patients with thyroid cancer (TC) during perioperative period (PPP). METHODS:We will search the following electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Web of Science, C...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Cui Y,Li YX

更新日期：2020-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Diabetic foot ulcer is a severe complication of diabetes, and most patients with diabetic foot ulcer require amputation. The incidence of Budd-Chiari syndrome is low; it is relatively rare. Diabetic foot ulcer combined with Budd-Chiari syndrome has not been reported so far. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 52-year-old man...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Fan L,Luo H,Liu B,Fa X,Liu T,Ma C

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONAL:Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is a transient systolic dysfunction of the left ventricular apex without stenosis of coronary arteries and is induced by various psychological and physical factors. TCM sometimes causes lethal complications such as arrhythmia, thrombogenesis, and even cardiac rupture, and thus it...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Taniguchi K,Takashima S,Iida R,Ota K,Nitta M,Sakane K,Fujisaka T,Ishizaka N,Umegaki O,Uchiyama K,Takasu A

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infant hip screening for early detection of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is essential as early detection can enable less invasive treatments and achieve better long-term results. A previous meta-analysis assessed about 10,000 infants per group, which is insufficient for evaluating the effect of d...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jung HW,Jang WY

更新日期：2020-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Number of studies have been performed to evaluate the relationship between the cytotoxic T-lymphocyte associated antigen-4 (CTLA-4) gene variant rs5742909 polymorphism and cervical cancer risk, but the sample size was small and the results were conflicting. This meta-analysis was conducted to comprehensively...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Hu S,Pu D,Xia X,Guo B,Zhang C

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To explore interleukin-17 (IL-17) and its epigenetic regulation during the progression of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.A total of 162 patients with chronic HBV infection, including 75 with chronic hepatitis B (CHB), 54 with hepatitis B-associated liver cirrhosis and 33 with hepatitis B-associated hepatoce...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tian CH,Dai J,Zhang W,Liu Y,Yang Y

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osteoporosis is a common skeletal disorder in eldest people, especially in postmenopausal women. The osteoprotegerin (OPG) gene has been reported to be associated with the BMD and pathogenesis of osteoporosis. However, the results were inconsistent and inconclusive in previous studies. METHODS:A meta-analys...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Peng Y,Sheng X,Xue F,Qian Y

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Simple bone cysts (SBCs) are benign bone tumors. However, the treatment of SBCs remains controversial because of their healing rate and the invasiveness of surgery. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the treatment of SBCs using a cannulated hydroxyapatite (HA) pin.A total of 43 patients (35 males, 8 fema...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Shirai T,Tsuchiya H,Terauchi R,Tsuchida S,Mizoshiri N,Ikoma K,Fujiwara H,Miwa S,Kimura H,Takeuchi A,Hayashi K,Yamamoto N,Kubo T

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a common cause of hip pain and restricted range of motion in young adults and athletes. This study aims to compare clinical results and complications between patients treated for FAI who underwent either arthroscopic or open treatment. METHODS:The 7 studies were acquire...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Qiao HY,Zhang YH,Ren YM,Tian MQ

更新日期：2020-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：:International collaboration is important in healthcare quality evaluation; however, few international comparisons of general surgery outcomes have been accomplished. Furthermore, predictive model application for risk stratification has not been internationally evaluated. The National Clinical Database (NCD) in Japan w...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Anazawa T,Paruch JL,Miyata H,Gotoh M,Ko CY,Cohen ME,Hirahara N,Zhou L,Konno H,Wakabayashi G,Sugihara K,Mori M

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00