Dichorionic twin pregnancy with sirenomelia and chromosomal anomaly in 1 fetus: A case report.

abstract：:The purpose of this study is to study sonoelastographic features of the saphenous nerve.The study included 72 saphenous nerves in 36 healthy subjects. High resolution ultrasound and Shearwave elastography were used to evaluate the saphenous nerve. Cross sectional area (CSA) and stiffness were measured.The mean CSA of ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Bedewi MA,Elsifey AA,Kotb MA,Bediwy AM,Ahmed YM,Swify SM,Abodonya AM

更新日期：2020-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Duodenal obstructions caused by congenital anatomic abnormalities are rare in adults. Several patients in whom the duodenal obstruction was caused by a congenital duodenal diaphragm have been described. The duodenal obstruction in the patient presented herein was caused by a transverse septum, which has no...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Guo X,Yu Y,Wang M,Qin R

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine whether glycated hemoglobin and mean arterial pressure (MAP) during thrombolysis are prognostic factors of intravenous thrombolysis with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) for acute ischemic stroke (AIS).A total of 125 AIS patients, who received rt-PA intravenous thrombolysis in our hospital...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu SY,Cao WF,Wu LF,Xiang ZB,Liu SM,Liu HY,Pan Y,Nie F,Wu XM,Xie XF

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whipple disease (WD) is a rare multisystemic infection with a protean clinical presentation. The central nervous system (CNS) is involved in 3 situations: CNS involvement in classic WD, CNS relapse in previously treated WD, and isolated CNS infection. We retrospectively analyzed clinical features, diagnostic workup, b...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Compain C,Sacre K,Puéchal X,Klein I,Vital-Durand D,Houeto JL,De Broucker T,Raoult D,Papo T

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic pelvic inflammation disease (PID) is a difficult-to-treat gynecological disorder with complex etiologies. Acupuncture has been applied widely for treating chronic pelvic inflammation or chronic pelvic pain symptoms in China. The aim of this review is to undertake a systematic review to estimate the e...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Cheng Y,Yuan Y,Jin Y,Xu N,Guo T

更新日期：2018-03-01 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：RATIONALE:Sarcomatous or anaplastic carcinoma mural nodules presenting in ovarian mucinous cystic tumors are very rare. Here, we reported the ultrasonic and pathological features of 2 such cases. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 60-year-old woman presented with a complaint of lower abdominal pain. Physical examination revealed a ha...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang Y,Yuan Z,Sun K,Li P

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tall cell variant papillary thyroid carcinoma (TCPTC) is reportedly associated with aggressive clinicopathological parameters and poor outcomes; however, the molecular mechanisms underlying TCPTC remain poorly understood. METHODS:The gene mutation types and mRNA expression profiles of patients with TCPTC we...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xia F,Jiang B,Chen Y,Du X,Peng Y,Wang W,Wang Z,Li X

更新日期：2018-12-01 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 association between the hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and the risk of myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke has been previously investigated. However, the association between the HCV infection and the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) has not been extensively discussed. Using the Longitudinal Health Insuran...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang CC,Chang CT,Lin CL,Lin IC,Kao CH

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to carry out a large population-based study to understand the factors associated with hypoglycemia-related hospitalizations among older Korean adults with diabetes mellitus.This study analyzed data from a subset of the 2013 Health Insurance and Review and Assessment service-Adult Patien...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kim HM,Seong JM,Kim J

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, many studies have been conducted to investigate the relationship between the A46G polymorphism in the β2-adrenergic receptor (ADRB2) gene and essential hypertension risk in the Chinese population. However, the results of previous studies were conflicting. OBJECTIVES:The present study aimed to inve...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yan L,Wang H,Liu P,Wang M,Chen J,Zhao X

更新日期：2020-11-13 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：:Ovarian masses are one of the most frequently identified entities in gynecological practice. Early differential diagnosis is a key factor in the medical management of each patient. Transvaginal ultrasound along with additional preoperative testing, such as serum cancer antigen 125 (CA-125) levels and the Risk of Ovari...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ionescu CA,Matei A,Navolan D,Dimitriu M,Bohâltea R,Neacsu A,Ilinca C,Ples L

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the relationship among anemia, physiological serum bilirubin levels, and cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy (CAN) in subjects with type 2 diabetes. In total, 2230 subjects with type 2 diabetes were evaluated in this cross-sectional study. CAN was diagnosed with a cardiovascular reflex test. The prevale...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chung JO,Park SY,Cho DH,Chung DJ,Chung MY

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vitamin D supplement is one of the current possible interventions to reduce fall and fracture. Despite having several studies on vitamin D supplement and fall and fracture reductions, the results are still inconclusive. We conducted a meta-analysis to examine the effect of vitamin D supplement in different f...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Thanapluetiwong S,Chewcharat A,Takkavatakarn K,Praditpornsilpa K,Eiam-Ong S,Susantitaphong P

更新日期：2020-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to estimate the direct medical costs of managing chronic hepatitis C (CHC) and its complications based on health-care resources in South Korea. METHODS:The study design was multicenter, retrospective, non-interventional, and observational. Between September 2013 and April 2014, health-care ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kim DY,Yoon KT,Kim W,Lee JI,Hong SH,Lee D,Jang JW,Choi JW,Kim I,Paik YH

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Complex distal intra-articular radial fractures (AO Type C3) are rare, but are life-changing injuries. They are usually related to high-velocity trauma mechanisms in a working male population.We surveyed a cohort of these fractures treated in our institution to assess the functional long-term outcome.Twelve consecutiv...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Iselin LD,Massy-Budmiger AS,Droeser RA,Mett TR,Babst R,Rikli DA

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of montelukast combined budesonide (MCB) treatment for children with chronic cough-variant asthma (CCVA).In total, 82 cases of children with CCVA, aged 4 to 11 years were included in this study. All cases received either MCB or budesonide alone between May 2015 and ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang XP,Yang LD,Zhou JF

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

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：BACKGROUND:The prognostic value of pretreatment systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) in lung cancer has yet to be fully established. METHODS:Relevant articles were obtained by performing a systematic search. Hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) were used to assess the relationship between SII...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang Y,Chen B,Wang L,Wang R,Yang X

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is a febrile disease characterized by acute, spontaneously resolving episodes of fever and pain caused by serosal inflammation and associated with mutations in the FMF gene, MEFV. Prophylaxis is maintained with colchicine. To our knowledge, no study has yet shown an association betwe...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tweezer-Zaks N,Doron-Libner A,Weiss P,Ben-Horin S,Barshack I,Lidar M,Livneh A

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is the final stage of chronic kidney disease in which the kidney is not sufficient to meet the needs of daily life. It is necessary to understand the role of genes expression involved in ESRD patient responses to nocturnal hemodialysis (NHD) and to improve the immunity responsiveness. Th...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Dai H,Zhou J,Zhu B

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Absent pulmonary valve syndrome (APVS) is a rare congenital heart disease that is often associated with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). Here, we report 2 cases of APVS associated with TOF diagnosed via fetal echocardiography and discuss their specific ultrasonographic characteristics. PATIENT CONCERNS:Two pregnan...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang WJ,Zhang ZL,Chang JJ,Song XY

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This meta-analysis mainly summarized the studies reporting an association between statin use and cancer-specific mortality and recurrence or progression of cancer patients.We systematically searched for studies about the statin used in cancer patients in electronic databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yang J,Li C,Shen Y,Zhou H,Shao Y,Zhu W,Chen Y

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Synchronous colorectal and prostate malignancies are uncommon, with standard treatment guidelines not yet established. Chemoradiation therapy is involved in both colorectal and prostate cancers. However, differing dosage regimens and effects of irradiation field on anatomical planes for surgery makes manag...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tey YQ,Ravi K,Chong CS,Chiong E,Ho J,Tey JCS,Ho F

更新日期：2020-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of carbetocin for prevention of postpartum hemorrhage in women undergoing vaginal delivery compared with oxytocin. METHODS:We conducted a systemic literature search in PubMed, the Cochrane Library, and Embase without language restrictions from inception of each of database...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jin XH,Li D,Li X

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with peritoneal metastases (PM) are generally considered incurable; therefore, the presence of PM is a critical factor in deciding between palliative surgery and curative resection as a therapeutic strategy. Previous studies have not determined the predictive value of ascites detected on computed tomography (...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Kim SH,Choi YH,Kim JW,Oh S,Lee S,Kim BG,Lee KL

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas (IPMNs) are benign cystic tumors with a relevant risk of malignant transformation over time. Currently, follow-up after surgical resection of benign IPMNs remains controversial. PATIENT CONCERNS:This is a case report of a 68-year-old male who underwent...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Fritz S,Küper-Steffen R,Feilhauer K,Sommer CM,Richter GM,Hennig R,Köninger J

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) has not played a large role in the surveillance of hepatocellular carcinoma due to inadequate sensitivity and specificity for active chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of AFP in small hepatocellular carcinomas after hepatitis C virus er...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Minami T,Tateishi R,Kondo M,Nakagomi R,Fujiwara N,Sato M,Uchino K,Enooku K,Nakagawa H,Asaoka Y,Kondo Y,Moriya K,Shiina S,Koike K

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00