abstract：RATIONALE:Intraspinal tophaceous gout is relatively rare condition presenting with major clinical manifestations, such as spinal cord or nerve roots compressions (radiculopathy). It is usually difficult to differentiate intraspinal tophaceous gout, lumbar disc herniation, stenosis of spinal canal, ossification of ligam...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen X,Xu G,Hu Q,Zhao T,Bi Q,Huang Y,Shao H,Zhang J

更新日期：2020-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：:In last decades, many scholars have studied the relationship between aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) rs671 and ischemic stroke (IS), however, the results obtained from these studies were inconclusive. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between rs671 and the risk of IS by systematically revie...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jiang Y,He J,Liu H,Xu Z

更新日期：2020-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTS:The present study aimed to identify the clinicopathological characteristics of colorectal cancer (CRC) with invasive micropapillary components (IMPCs) and the relationship between different amounts of micropapillary components and lymph node metastasis. METHODS:A cohort of 363 patients with CRC who underwent s...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Guo Z,Yang Z,Li D,Tang J,Xu J,Shen H,Yuan Y

更新日期：2020-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Burr-hole craniostomy (BHC) is a widely accepted treatment for chronic subdural hematomas (CSDHs). This study adopted siphon irrigation to evacuate CSDHs and investigated its efficacy and safety as compared with the traditional irrigation used in BHC.A retrospective cohort study was conducted at a center between Janua...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen S,Chen Z,Yang B,Xu T,Tu XK

更新日期：2020-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Since its application in medical institutions in China, quality control circle (QCC) has gained achievements in medical care and thus earned more attention from the administrative department of health.In order to improve the quality of laboratory specimens, we launched a QCC activity to solve the problems and evaluate...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu K,Xu Z,Wang X,Chen Y,Mao XD

更新日期：2020-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Late complement deficiency increases susceptibility to meningococcal disease and recurrent infections. In Korea, 5 case reports have described meningococcal disease with complement deficiency. However, C6 deficiency has not been described previously. PATIENT CONCERNS:A 21-year-old police trainee presented wi...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Bae JY,Ham A,Choi HJ,Kim CJ

更新日期：2020-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Several intensive-care units (ICUs) in Wuhan are nonstandard wards that were repurposed from general wards. Considering the shortage of medical resources and the need to prevent nosocomic infection, the respiratory-treatment strategy in these nonstandard ICUs is different from those in general wards and st...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lu X,Xu S

更新日期：2020-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetic gastroparesis (DG) is a common autonomic neuropathy which impacts on nutritional state and quality of life in diabetic patients, and it also adversely affects glycemic control in diabetes. The prevalence of DG is growing with the number of patients with diabetes continues to increase. However, there...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang S,Wang R,Zhang Y,Zhang X,Cai B,Lu Y,Xia Y,Chen Q

更新日期：2020-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Chimeric antigen receptor-modified T-cell (CART) therapy has revolutionized the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). However, the capacity of CART therapy has not yet been fully elucidated. PATIENT CONCERNS:An 18-year-old Chinese male patient presented ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yang M,Liu B,Wang Y,Liu Y,Gong X,Gong B,Xu Y,Mi Y,Wang M,Wang J

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The main aims of this study were, firstly, to investigate the frequency, location, and severity of injuries in amateur badminton players, and then to determine risk factors that may be associated with a higher incidence of injuries.A cross-sectional study, composed of 150 players drawn from the 2018 BWF European Senio...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Marchena-Rodriguez A,Gijon-Nogueron G,Cabello-Manrique D,Ortega-Avila AB

更新日期：2020-05-01 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：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：RATIONALE:Migraine is a recurrent, disabling neurovascular headache disorder. The patient's quality of life can be severely impaired by migraine attacks. Stellate ganglion block (SGB) can be used to relieve pain in the head, neck, and upper extremities. In the present cases, we performed SGB in 2 patients with migraine...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Moon S,Lee J,Jeon Y

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to develop a venous computed tomography (CT)-based radiomics model to predict the lymph node metastasis (LNM) in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). A total of 411 consecutive patients with NSCLC underwent tumor resection and lymph node (LN) dissection from January 2018 to...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Cong M,Yao H,Liu H,Huang L,Shi G

更新日期：2020-05-01 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：:The purpose of this study was to calculate and compare the volume of hidden blood loss (HBL) and perioperative blood loss between open posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) by Wiltse approach.We retrospectively analyzed 143 patients between March 2017 and December 2...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Lei F,Li Z,He W,Tian X,Zheng L,Kang J,Feng D

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A few decades ago, antibiotic prophylaxis for patients with acute variceal bleeding was reported beneficial. However, endoscopic and systemic therapy for variceal bleeding has dramatically improved since then, so the necessity of prophylactic antibiotics can be questioned. In this study, we reevaluated the efficacy of...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ueno M,Kayahara T,Sunami T,Takayama H,Takabatake H,Morimoto Y,Yamamoto H,Mizuno M

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pulmonary sequestration (PS) is a rare pulmonary congenital malformation characterized by disconnection with the tracheobronchial tree or the pulmonary arterial blood supply thus impeding the connection to the arterial blood supply from systemic circulation, ultimately resulting in a non-functional lung. ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Liu XM,Yuan LM,Wu YR,Zhou CJ

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the prevalence and causes of visual impairment (VI) in the elderly Chinese rural population in Shaanxi Province.A population-based, cross-sectional study design was used to determine the extent of VI in Chinese people over the age of 50 years in Shaanxi Province. Visual acuity and best-corrected visual acuit...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： He Y,Nie A,Pei J,Ji Z,Jia J,Liu H,Wan P,Ji M,Zhang C,Zhu Y,Wang X

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study will specifically investigate the effect of butylphthalide on hemodynamics in patients with watershed stroke (WS). METHODS:We will search the following databases from their inceptions to the March 1, 2020: Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Cumulative Index to Nursing an...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Jia LN,Zhang YJ,Ma R,Song Y

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aims of this study were to compare diagnostic value of anti-ribosomal P protein antibody (anti-P), anti-Smith antibody (anti-Sm), anti-double-stranded DNA antibody (anti-dsDNA), anti-nucleosome antibody (ANuA), and anti-histone antibody (AHA) for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) as well as explore the correlatio...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang Y,Luo P,Guo T,Zou L,Shi J,Chen P

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hip preserving procedures are still a challenge in late-stage osteonecrosis of femoral head (ONFH) patients. We aimed to compare the clinical outcomes of surgical dislocation and impaction bone graft and surgical dislocation and rotational osteotomy for treatment of ONFH in Association Research Circulation Osseous (AR...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Xia T,Liu J,Shi L,Zhang C,Yao C,Shen J

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a disabling joint disease with an increasingly prevalence among the older individuals. Tai Chi, one of the ancient meditative movements, has been recognized to have clinical benefits for KOA. We aim to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Tai Chi for patients with KOA through this...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Ren R,Tang G,Tang C,Zhang J,Xiao X,Zhang Q

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous reports found that cinnamaldehyde has effects on anti-respiratory syncytial virus (ARSV). However, their results are still contradictory. Therefore, this study will systematically address the effects of cinnamaldehyde on ARSV. METHODS:The following electronic bibliographic databases will be retriev...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Feng L,Li J,Yu HB,Xue Q,Dai LJ

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Healthcare workers (HCWs) were at the frontline during the battle against coronavirus. Understanding and managing their fears and anxieties may hold lessons for handling future outbreaks. However, the experiences and perceptions risk of HCWs from coronavirus still remains to be controversial. Thus, the objec...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Chen P,Lei J,Chen F,Zhou B

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal approach (EETA) is the primary treatment for growth hormone (GH) adenoma. This study aimed to investigate the outcomes of EETA in 33 patients with GH-secreting pituitary adenoma (PA).Thirty-three patients who underwent EETA in Eighth People's Hospital of Shenzhen between Januar...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zheng Y,Chen DM,Wang Y,Mai RK,Zhu ZF

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:The preoperative diagnosis of massive pulmonary tumor embolism associated with renal neoplasms is relatively rare. In most cases, pulmonary tumor embolism is detected intraoperatively during renal tumor resection. Moreover, primary renal sarcoma is rare, and primary renal sarcoma complicated by pulmonary tumo...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Yang JH,Song DH,Lee C,Kang DH,Jung JJ,Kim SH,Byun JH,Kim JW,Moon SH

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unplanned reoperations have not been studied extensively in pediatric patients, especially concerning risk factors. We aim to estimate the rate of unplanned reoperations and to determine the associated factors in pediatric general surgical specialties.This analysis included a retrospective case-control study of unplan...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Li A,Zhu H,Zhou H,Liu J,Deng Y,Liu Q,Guo C

更新日期：2020-05-01 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：RATIONALE:Cervical cancer primarily spreads through direct invasion or via local lymphatics, and hematogenous metastasis is infrequent. Previous reports have shown that lung, liver, and bone are the organs most frequently affected by hematogenous metastasis of cervical cancer, while skeletal muscle is very rarely invol...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Omokawa N,Mabuchi S,Iwai K,Kawahara N,Kawaguchi R,Sugimoto S,Ohbayashi C,Honoki K,Nagai A,Kobayashi H

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the costs associated with postoperative complications following rectal resection.Rectal resection is a major surgical procedure that carries a significant risk of complications. The occurrence of complications following surgery has both health and financial consequences. There are very few studies that ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Johnston SA,Louis M,Churilov L,Ma R,Marhoon N,Bui A,Christophi C,Weinberg L

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Aortic regurgitation (AR) was recognized as a major, but rare complication after device closure for perimembranous ventricular septal defects (PmVSD). Most of them are temporary and non-significant. Infectious endocarditis (IE) is another extremely rare post-procedure complication of PmVSD. Theoretically, ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tang C,Zhou K,Hua Y,Wang C

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reduction of post-operative pain, nausea, and vomiting in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) may facilitate earlier discharge from hospital and reduce healthcare costs. The recommended dose regimen of dexamethasone in THA has not been determined. The purpose of this study was performed to compa...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Zhang B,Sun S,Sheng B

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a lack of clear guidance for the prophylactic use of anticoagulants for patients undergoing laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) surgery.This study aimed to evaluate the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), prophylactic use of enoxaparin and clinical outcomes in patients undergoing primary and revi...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Hussain Z,Peterson GM,Mirkazemi C,Curtain C,Zaidi STR

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Various epidemiological studies have demonstrated the association between abortion and risk of breast cancer among nulliparous women; however, results remain inconclusive. This meta-analysis assessed the association based on previous studies. METHODS:PubMed, EMBase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Tong H,Wu Y,Yan Y,Dong Y,Guan X,Liu Y,Lu Z

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The impact of dexamethasone on pain management for knee arthroscopy remains controversial. We conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the influence of dexamethasone for knee arthroscopy. METHODS:We search PubMed, EMbase, Web of science, EBSCO, and Cochrane library databases through Octobe...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Peng C,Li C,Yuan B,Jiao J

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although several studies have investigated the role of psychological factors in atrial fibrillation (AF), the results are still under debate. Therefore, we performed a meta-analysis to examine the relationship between psychological factors and the risk of incident AF. METHODS:We systematically searched the ...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Fu Y,He W,Ma J,Wei B

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The treatment of post-stroke depression (PSD) with anti-depressant drugs is partly practical. Transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) offers the potential for a novel treatment modality for adult patients with PSD. In this study, we will assess the efficacy and safety of tACS for treating PSD and...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Wang H,Zhang W,Zhao W,Wang K,Wang Z,Wang L,Peng M,Xue Q,Leng H,Ding W,Liu Y,Li N,Dong K,Zhang Q,Huang X,Xie Y,Chu C,Xue S,Huang L,Yao H,Ding J,Zhan S,Min B,Fan C,Zhou A,Sun Z,Yin L,Ma Q,Baskys A,

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to identify the correlation of contradiction between DAPT score and PRECISE-DAPT score with the severity of coronary lesion in acute coronary syndromes (ACS).In total, 458 patients with ACS after a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) who had tolerated 1-year uneventful dual antiplatelet therapy (...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Bi S,Zhao Y,Peng Q,Liu W,Zhang G,Zhang C

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hemorrhoidal disease (HD) is one of the commonest proctologic condition in the general population. Medical therapy for HD has not been formally confirmed due to the inconsistent of results. Liang-Xue-Di-Huang Decoction, a kind of ancient Chinese classical prescription, has been used to treat HD from the 19th...

journal_title：Medicine

authors： Shi SY,Zhou Q,He ZQ,Shen ZF,Zhang WX,Zhang D,Xu CB,Geng J,Wu BS,Chen YG

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00