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Visualization analysis of mitochondrial dynamics in heart failure based on bibliometrics: Trends, hotspots, and topics. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Sihan Jia, Yanjie Lian, Sinai Li, Hongxu Liu, Juju Shang
This study aimed to conduct a visual analysis of the relevant literature on mitochondrial dynamics in heart failure, explore the research progress, frontier topics, and development trends in this field, and provide references for the study concerning mitochondrial dynamics in the prevention and treatment of heart failure. The Web of Science was searched from inception to October 1, 2023 to identify
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Idiopathic mesenteric phlebosclerosis occurring in a patient with liver cirrhosis: A case report. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Congjie Zhang, Haijun Huang, Beibei Guo
Idiopathic mesenteric phlebosclerosis (IMP) is a rare gastrointestinal disease with unclear etiology and pathogenesis. IMP occurring in a patient with liver cirrhosis is more scarcely reported than independent IMP. In this study, we reported a case of IMP occurring in a patient with liver cirrhosis, so as to provide a reference for understanding liver cirrhosis with IMP.
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Effect of lipid emulsion on neuropsychiatric drug-induced toxicity: A narrative review. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Yeran Hwang, Ju-Tae Sohn
Lipid emulsion has been shown to effectively relieve refractory cardiovascular collapse resulting from toxic levels of nonlocal anesthetics. The goal of this study was to examine the effect of lipid emulsions on neuropsychiatric drug-induced toxicity using relevant case reports of human patients, with a particular focus on the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score and corrected QT interval, to analyze drugs
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of minimally invasive versus conventional open proctectomy for locally advanced colon cancer. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Zhang Peng, Lu Ya, Zhang Yichi, Lin Dong, Zhang Dechun
Locally advanced colon cancer is considered a relative contraindication for minimally invasive proctectomy (MIP), and minimally invasive versus conventional open proctectomy (COP) for locally advanced colon cancer has not been studied.
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C3AR1 is a regulatory factor associated with coagulation cascade and inflammation in sepsis. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Xuanrong Ren, Qinghui Fu
Sepsis is a leading cause of mortality in intensive care units. Sepsis is associated with activation of the coagulation cascade and inflammation. The aim of this study was to identify coagulation-related genes in sepsis that may provide translational potential therapeutic targets. The datasets GSE28750, GSE95233, and GSE65682 were downloaded from the gene expression omnibus database. Consensus-weighted
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The reporting quality of randomized controlled trials in pharmacotherapy for pituitary adenomas. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Hongmei Yan, Daiyan Wang, Yujing Zhao, Junjie Miao, Zhe Wang
Medical therapy has become an increasingly important intervention owing to improvements in the multidisciplinary care for pituitary adenomas (PAs). This study aimed to assess the reporting quality of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on PAs pharmacotherapy.
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A retrospective cohort study on the influencing factors for macrosomia in singleton pregnancies. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Kangna Mao, Yuan Gao, Shanshan Li, Liqun Chi
To explore the influencing factors of singletons with macrosomia, and to develop interventions for the prevention of macrosomia. A retrospective cohort study was conducted on 26,379 pregnant women who established the Maternal and Child Health Record and gave birth from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019 in a community health service center in Haidian district, Beijing. The study analyzed factors
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Research into the anatomy of the subaxial cervical pedicle for ensuring screw insertion safety. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Wei-Xin Dong, Yong Hu, Zhen-Shan Yuan
The study aimed to determine the optimal entry points and trajectories for posterior subaxial cervical pedicle screw (CPS) fixation. Computed tomography (CT) and Mimics software were used to evaluate the subaxial cervical pedicle in 42 cervical spine CT scans. The width of the cervical pedicle was measured and compared at medial angulations of 30°, 35°, 40°, 45°, 50°, 55°, and 60° relative to the midline
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Causal effect of education on bone mineral density: A Mendelian randomization study. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Xiaoqing Mou, Mingqi Sun, Xiaojun Chen
Education level may have some association with the incidence of osteoporosis, but it is elusive if this association is causal. This two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis focused on the causal effect of education level on femoral neck bone mineral density (FN-BMD), forearm BMD, lumbar spine BMD, and heel BMD. Twelve single nucleotide polymorphisms were used as instrumental variables. The results
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The outcome of early screening and treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip in infants and toddlers in the Northern Guizhou region. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Xin Lv, Song Yu, Tianjiu Zhang, Xiaohong Yang, Yanpeng Xu, Tangjiang Li
This study is an observation of the early screening and treatment effect of infant developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in an area in China. From January 2016 to December 2017, we selected infants and toddlers with high-risk factors for DDH, such as asymmetric gluteal folds, unequal length of lower limbs, and limited hip joint abduction, who visited the Department of Child Health Care and the Outpatient
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Exploring the intersection: Peptic ulcers and hemolysis-Unraveling the complex relationship. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu, Getrude Uzoma Obeagu
This paper investigates the intriguing relationship between peptic ulcers and hemolysis, 2 seemingly distinct medical conditions, aiming to unravel their potential interconnections and clinical implications. While traditionally studied in isolation, recent evidence has surfaced suggesting possible links and shared mechanisms between these conditions. This paper explores the underlying pathophysiological
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Value of early pregnancy ultrasound combined with ultrasound score in the evaluation of placenta accreta in scar uterus: A retrospective cohort study. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Cuigai Wang, Zhiyuan Wang
The objective of this study is to investigate the value of early pregnancy ultrasound combined with ultrasound score (USS) for the evaluation of placenta accreta (PA) in scar uteri. Thirty cases of PA in scar uteri diagnosed by ultrasound at our hospital between June 2021 and June 2022 were selected retrospectively (observation group). In addition, 30 patients had placenta attached to the anterior
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The research status and prospects of nanomaterials in wound healing: A scientometric study. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Songxia Xia, Renxian Wang, Xueshan Bai, Jing-Jun Nie, Dafu Chen, Li Teng, Liya Yang
Nanotechnology and nanomaterials have swiftly influenced wound healing, propelling the development of wound-healing nanomaterials. Therefore, it's crucial to gather essential information about prominent researches in this domain. Moreover, identifying primary directions and related frontiers in wound healing and nanomaterials is paramount. This will enhance our comprehension of the current research
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Research status and challenges of Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia in children: A bibliometric and visualization analysis from 2011 to 2023. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Congcong Liu, Rui Wang, Shuyi Ge, Binding Wang, Siman Li, Bohua Yan
Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) infections occur in regional outbreaks every 3 to 7 years, lasting up to 2 years. Since this fall, there has been a significant rise in MP infections among children in China, indicating a regional epidemiological trend that imposes an increased national public health burden. To date, bibliometric methods have not been applied to studies on MP infection in children.
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Spontaneous uterine rupture with amniotic sac protrusion during the third trimester of a unicornuate uterus pregnancy: A rate case report. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Yin Yin, Linlin Wang, Zhihong Shi, Yuxin Ma, Juan Yina
Uterine rupture is an obstetrical emergency associated with severe maternal and fetal mortality. It is rare in the unscarred uterus of a primipara.
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Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) with multiple different onset forms of frequent recurrent attacks: A case report and literature review. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Siting Wu, Ning Zhao, Tingting Sun, Fang Cui, Xianli Sun, Jiacai Lin
Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) is one kind of monogenic hereditary small-vessel disease in the brain caused by mutations in the NOTCH3 gene. However, it is rare for CADASIL to recur with different clinical manifestations in 1 patient, and some atypical clinical manifestations can easily lead to misdiagnosis by clinical physicians
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Analysis of current situation and influencing factors of marital adjustment in patients with Crohn's disease and their spouses. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Ting Pan, Danlei Chen, Zhihui Yu, Qing Liu, Yan Chen, Ailing Zhang, Fang Kong
The purpose of this study was to investigate the marital adjustment of patients with Crohn's disease and their spouses, and to analyze its influencing factors. It lays the investigation foundation for the follow-up binary study of Crohn's disease patients and their spouses. Using convenience sampling, 177 pairs of patients and their spouses from a tertiary hospital in Nanjing, China were selected.
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Mendelian randomization analysis reveals a protective association between genetically predicted systemic lupus erythematosus and renal cell carcinoma. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Tian An, Wenzhi Zhang
Observational studies have suggested that there may be a connection between systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and a higher likelihood of developing urological cancers, although the exact cause-effect relationship is still unclear. This study therefore investigated the causal relationship between SLE and urological cancers using the Mendelian randomization (MR) approach. Our primary MR analysis involved
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Analysis of the composition and influencing factors of hospitalization expenses for 1517 patients with lung malignant tumors in Beijing. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Lili Zhao, Jiaji Tang
This study aimed to analyze the composition of the total hospitalization expenses of patients with lung cancer in Beijing TongRen Hospital from January 2018 to December 2020 before and after the implementation of the "Beijing Medical Consumption Linkage Comprehensive Reform Implementation Plan" (hereinafter referred to as "Reform"). The SPSS 25.0 statistical software was used to perform descriptive
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Geriatric nutritional risk index is correlated with islet function but not insulin resistance in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes: A retrospective study. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Nan Geng, Yaxue Gao, Yuanyuan Ji, Yingchun Niu, Cuijuan Qi, Yunfeng Zhen, Jinhu Chen, Luping Ren
The geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI) is a simple nutritional assessment tool that can predict poor prognosis in elderly subjects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between GNRI and both islet function and insulin sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This research carries significant implications for the integrated treatment and nutritional management of
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Establishment and validation of nomograms to predict the overall survival and cancer-specific survival for non-metastatic bladder cancer patients: A large population-based cohort study and external validation. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Shan Li, Jinkui Wang, Zhaoxia Zhang, Yuzhou Wu, Zhenyu Liu, Zhikang Yin, Junhong Liu, Dawei He
This study aimed to develop nomograms to accurately predict the overall survival (OS) and cancer-specific survival (CSS) of non-metastatic bladder cancer (BC) patients. Clinicopathological information of 260,412 non-metastatic BC patients was downloaded from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database from 2000 to 2020. LASSO method and Cox proportional hazard regression analysis
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Effect of liraglutide on cardiac function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trials. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Wenjing Xia, Hua Yu, Xia Lei, Pengcheng Wen
Liraglutide widely utilized in type 2 diabetes treatment, has elicited conflicting findings regarding its impact on cardiac function in patients with this condition. Therefore, The objective of this study was to conduct a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate the effects of liraglutide on cardiac function in patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
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The efficacy of endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy in the treatment of dacryocystitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Shui Liu, Huang Zhang, Yue-Rui Zhang, Li-Jun Chen, Xiao-Yi Yu
This article aimed to discuss the efficacy and safety of endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (EDCR) versus external dacryocystorhinostomy (EX-DCR) for the treatment of dacryocystitis by meta-analysis.
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Network pharmacology and molecular docking to explore the mechanism of a clinical proved recipe for external use of clearing heat and removing dampness in the treatment of immune-related cutaneous adverse events. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Shuyi Chen, Rui Yu, Fangmin Zhao, Lin Sun, Yudan Yin, Gaochenxi Zhang, Qunwei Chen, Qijin Shu
Immune-related cutaneous adverse events (ircAEs) will undermine the patients' quality of lives, and interrupt the antitumor therapy. A clinical proved recipe for external use of clearing heat and removing dampness (Qing-Re-Li-Shi Formula, hereinafter referred to as "QRLSF") is beneficial to the treatment of ircAEs in clinical practice. Our study will elucidate the mechanism of QRLSF against ircAEs
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Effects of high ligation plus endovenous laser therapy in patients with varicosis of great saphenous vein and type 2 diabetes. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Zheng Yang, Liang Zhang, Haiguang Niu, Lei Zhao, Hongguang Zhang, Xin Guo, Qingxia Suo
To analyze the effects of high ligation plus endovenous laser therapy on intraoperative blood loss, postoperative visual analogue scale (VAS) score, and complications in patients with varicosis of great saphenous vein and type 2 diabetes. About 61 patients with varicosis of great saphenous vein and type 2 diabetes treated at our hospital were included. About 32 patients (37 affected limbs) receiving
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The incidence and risk factors of secondary epilepsy after viral encephalitis in children: A 10-year single-center retrospective analysis. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Yang Hu, Bo Huang, Mengsha Zhu, Suzhen Sun, Guiying Zhang
Secondary epilepsy is a common concomitant disease of viral encephalitis (VE) in children. However, the risk factors for secondary epilepsy after VE remain debated. The aim of this study was to perform a 10-year single-center retrospective analysis to investigate the incidence and risk factors of secondary epilepsy after VE in children. A total of 8691 patients suffered from VE in our hospital between
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Gynura segetum induces hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome in a child: A case report. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Qian Zheng, Haiyang Zhang
Hepatic sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (HSOS), which includes hepatic stasis and portal hypertension, is a rare vascular disorder of the liver. It is often associated with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. It is also possible to treat this disease using Chinese herbal medicines that contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs). This disease is extremely rare in children and poses a serious threat
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Treating adolescent pseudomyopia and elevated intraocular pressure using chiropractic and moxibustion: A CARE-compliant case report. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Yiyan Fang, Zengtu Li, Hantong Hu, Ziyu Ye
This case report aims to provide clinical evidence on the effectiveness of integrating chiropractic and moxibustion techniques for treating pseudomyopia accompanied by elevated intraocular pressure resulting from cervical spine issues because the application of complementary medicine modalities for managing such vision disorders currently lacks adequate investigations.
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Impact of open bursectomy and biceps tendon release with closed manipulation in frozen shoulder. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Serdar Menekse, Özlem Karatas, Hakan Zora
This retrospective observational study evaluated the efficacy of 2 different surgical approaches for the treatment of frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). This study aimed to compare the efficacy, safety, and recovery times of the 2 treatment modalities. Fifty patients diagnosed with frozen shoulder and treated at Seyhan State Hospital were included in the study. The patients were retrospectively
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Effect of CO2 fractional laser combined with recombinant human epidermal growth factor gel on skin barrier. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Hua Wang, Fan Yang, Hui Wang, Tao Qin, Jia He, Chan Zhao
To evaluate the impact of CO2 fractional laser combined with recombinant human epidermal growth factor (rhEGF) gel on skin barrier in acne scar patients. In a retrospective analysis, we examined 105 acne scar patients admitted between July 2018 and August 2021. Of these, 51 received only CO2 fractional laser (control group), while 54 underwent a combination of CO2 fractional laser and rhEGF gel (observation
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Fitness-for-use of Retrospective Multicenter Electronic Health Records to Conduct Outcome Analysis for Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Zhu Wang, Xing Song, Lemuel R Waitman, Jeffrey S Hyams, Lee A Denson
The use of electronic health records has garnered interest as an approach for conducting innovative outcome research and producing real-world evidence at a reduced cost compared to traditional clinical trials. The study aimed to evaluate the utility of deidentified EHR data from a multicenter research network to identify characteristics associated with treatment escalation (TE) in newly diagnosed pediatric
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Association of rs5051 and rs699 polymorphisms in angiotensinogen with coronary artery disease in Iranian population: A case-control study. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Maryam Mirahmadi, Aref Salehi, Masoud Golalipour, Azam Bakhshandeh, Majid Shahbazi
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the third most common cause of mortality globally (with 17.8 million deaths annually). Angiotensinogen (AGT) and polymorphisms in this gene can be considered as susceptibility factors for CAD. We performed a retrospective case-control study to determine the correlation of AGT rs5051 and rs699 polymorphisms with CAD in an Iranian population. We genotyped 310 CAD patients
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Effect of Bakri balloon tamponade combined with different suture methods on preventing postpartum hemorrhage in women with pregnancy-induced hypertension undergoing cesarean delivery. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Yeting Liu, Yanying Wu, Fengjiao Li, Xiaocui Song, Jingjing Zhao
To investigate the effect of Bakri balloon tamponade (BBT) combined with different suture methods on preventing postpartum hemorrhage in women with pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) undergoing cesarean delivery (CD).
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Nail-preserving excision of glomus tumor in the second toe: Case report and literature review. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Young Uk Park, Jongseong Han, Young Wook Seo
This case report describes the diagnosis of a glomus tumor in the second toe of a 38-year-old female, followed by surgical treatment utilizing a transungual approach to preserve the nail. This study highlights the diagnostic challenges and surgical strategies to treat such tumors while preserving nail integrity.
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Intensity of statin therapy and primary prevention of cardiovascular in Korean patients with dyslipidemia. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Sun Ok Song, Min Jin Kang, Sunghwan Suh
This study aimed to investigate the association between the intensity of statin therapy and the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes in individuals without prior diabetes who were being treated for dyslipidemia with statins for the primary prevention of CVD, using the National Health Insurance Service-Health Screening database. The database is a longitudinal cohort study of Korean
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Application of PLLA (Poly-L-Lactic acid) for rejuvenation and reproduction of facial cutaneous tissue in aesthetics: A review. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Yin-Jie Ao, Yan Yi, Guo-Hui Wu
Poly-L-lactin acid (PLLA) has been widely used in the field of bio-medicine. In 2004, as an injectable material, PLLA was approved by the FDA to treat AIDS-related facial atrophy. Since then, several injectable stuffs containing PLLA have been approved for marketing in various countries and regions. Recently, PLLA has often been used to treat facial rejuvenation problems like cutaneous depressions
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A novel CD8+ T cell-related gene signature as a prognostic biomarker in hepatocellular carcinoma. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Xiaozhen Peng, Xingjun Lu, Daqing Yang, Jinyan Liu, Honglin Wu, Hong Peng, Yiya Zhang
CD8+ T cells have great roles in tumor suppression and elimination of various tumors including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Nonetheless, potential prognostic roles of CD8+ T cell-related genes (CD8Gs) in HCC remains unknown. In our study, 416 CD8Gs were identified in HCC, which were enriched in inflammatory and immune signaling pathways. Using The Cancer Genome Atlas dataset, a 5-CD8Gs risk model
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A randomized controlled study investigating the efficacy of electro-acupuncture and exercise-based swallowing rehabilitation for post-stroke dysphagia: Impacts on brainstem auditory evoked potentials and cerebral blood flow. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Wen Zhang, Hai-Tao Jin, Fei Wang, Jing-Lan Zhang, Yuan Bao, Song Wang
Swallowing rehabilitation behavioral therapy and traditional Chinese acupuncture therapy are widely used in the treatment of post-stroke dysphagia (PSD). This study investigated the therapeutic effect of electro-acupuncture combined with exercise-based swallowing rehabilitation on PSD and its effect on brainstem auditory evoked potential (BAEP) and cerebral blood flow.
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Establishment of Golgi apparatus-related genes signature to predict the prognosis and immunotherapy response in gastric cancer patients. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Rui Liu, Weiwei Chu, Xiaojin Liu, Jie Hong, Haiming Wang
The Golgi apparatus plays a crucial role in intracellular protein transportation, processing, and sorting. Dysfunctions of the Golgi apparatus have been implicated in tumorigenesis and drug resistance. This study aimed to investigate the prognostic and treatment response assessment value of Golgi apparatus-related gene (GARGs) features in gastric cancer patients. Transcriptome data and clinical information
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Postpartum choriocarcinoma - a rare cause of delayed postpartum hemorrhage: Four case reports and literature review. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Guan-Lin Dai, Fu-Rong Tang, Yu Ma, Dan-Qing Wang
Delayed postpartum hemorrhage is rare, with an incidence of 0.5% to 2.0% in all pregnancies. The most important causes are placental remnants, infections, and placental bed subinvolution. Postpartum choriocarcinoma, a highly malignant complication of pregnancy, is a rare condition that can be easily misdiagnosed as other common causes, such as gestational remnants, and delays the diagnosis.
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Ferroptosis and oxidative stress in endometriosis: A systematic review of the literature. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Chenghong Ni, Dingheng Li
Endometriosis (EMT) a common gynecological condition in women, an inflammatory disease characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue on organs and tissues in the pelvis, and is mainly associated with chronic pelvic pain and infertility. As the etiology has not been fully elucidated, current treatment is limited to surgery, hormones and painkillers, with more side effects and difficulty in achieving
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Lipid emulsion treatment for local anesthetic systemic toxicity in pediatric patients: A systematic review. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Soo Hee Lee, Sunmin Kim, Ju-Tae Sohn
Local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST) is rare, but fatal; the current widely used treatment is lipid emulsion (LE). The goal of this study was to analyze and review case reports on LE treatment for LAST in pediatric patients.
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Effects of Taekkyon-based exercise program on balance, lower extremity strength, and gait parameters in community-dwelling older women: Randomized controlled trial. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Chang Yong Kim, Hye Won Jeong, Chang Yoon Baek, Suhng Wook Kim, Hyeong Dong Kim
As individuals age, they experience a decline in muscle strength and balance, leading to diminished functional capacity and an increased risk of falls. The purpose of the current study was to investigate the effects of the Taekkyon-based exercise program on balance, muscle strength, and gait ability in women aged over 65-year-old residing in the local community.
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Prognostic factors for surgical site infection in patients with spinal metastases and following surgical treatment. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Chen Song, Wanxi Zhang, Cheng Luo, Xiaoyong Zhao
There were few articles reviewed prognostic factors of surgical site infection (SSI) in patients with spinal metastases following surgery. The purpose of the present study was to systematically: (1) investigate the incidence rates of SSI following spinal metastases surgery; (2) identify the factors which were independently associated with postoperative wound infection. One hundred sixty-seven consecutive
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Construction and validation of nomogram for the cancer-specific mortality for HER2-positive breast cancer patients. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Nan Wu
The cancer-specific mortality (CSM) of patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 positive (HER2+) breast cancer remains dismal and varies widely from person to person. Therefore, we aim to construct a nomogram to predict CSM in HER2+ breast cancer using data from the surveillance, epidemiology, and end results (SEER) database. The clinicopathological data of patients diagnosed with HER2+
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Complementary and alternative medicine: A narrative review of nutritional approaches for cancer-related fatigue. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Meng Li, Yue Zhang, Jimin Liu, Dong Zhang
Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a common symptom among patients with cancer, with a prevalence of >49%. CRF significantly affects the quality of life of patients and may also affect their overall survival. Pharmacological interventions serve as a last resort after carefully weighing the risks and benefits, with limited benefits for patients, many side effects, and adverse reactions. Compared to traditional
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The analysis of preoperative or intraoperative factors in predicting the escalation of surgical pathological staging of patients with clinical stage I endometrioid carcinoma: A retrospective clinical study. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Na Li, Qin Chen, Baohua Li
To retrospectively analyze the preoperative and intraoperative influencing factors in predicting the escalation of surgical pathological staging in patients with clinical stage I endometrioid carcinoma. Patients with clinical stage I endometrioid carcinoma at Women's Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, between January 2002 and December 2015 were enrolled in this study. Due to preoperative
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Effect of COVID-19 infection and vaccination on SARS-CoV-2 antibody titer change following ovarian stimulation: Prospective analysis of IVF outcomes. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 So Yeon Shin, Jee Hyun Kim, Ji Hyang Kim, Hwang Kwon, Chan Park, Dong Hee Choi, Sun-Mi Cho, Ji Eun Shin
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak caused by SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2) has affected various medical fields worldwide. However, relatively few studies have examined the impact of COVID-19 infection and vaccination on in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes and changes in SARS-CoV-2 antibody concentration in follicular fluid (FF). A total of 45 women were
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Routine closed-suction drainage reduces seromas following totally extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair: A meta-analysis. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Dimitrios Prassas, Michael Zaczek, Stephan Oliver David, Wolfram Trudo Knoefel, Sascha Vaghiri
The value of prophylactic closed-suction drainage in totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair (TEP) is still a matter of controversy. We conducted a meta-analysis of studies examining postoperative seroma rates in patients with or without routine placement of closed-suction drainage tubes.
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Apathetic Graves' disease with severe hepatic and renal dysfunction induced by COVID-19 infection: Case report and literature review. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Liting Deng, Yingtong Zhang, Huilin Sun
A rare and intractable case of apathetic Graves' disease (GD) with severe liver and kidney damage induced by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) carries a certain risk of missing diagnosis and delayed treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Recurrence complicated with peritoneal dissemination after single-port gasless myomectomy for cellular uterine leiomyoma: A case report and literature review. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Yuanyuan Hu, Tongfu Feng
Cellular uterine leiomyomas (CL) represent the prevailing subtype among uterine leiomyomas. In this study, we report a case of recurrent peritoneal disseminated uterine fibroids 2 years after single-port laparoscopic gasless myomectomy. This article endeavors to examine the potential limitations of the aforementioned surgical procedure and outline the distinguishing features of recurrent cases with
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Negative pressure pulmonary edema after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A case report and literature review. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Xu Deng, Chun-Yuan Yang, Zong-Long Zhu, Wei Tian, Jian-Xing Tian, Ming Xia, Wei Pan
Negative pressure pulmonary edema (NPPE) is an acute onset of non-cardiogenic interstitial pulmonary edema, commonly seen among surgical patients after extubation from general aneasthesia. It is mainly caused by rapid inspiration with acute upper airway obstruction resulting in significant negative thoracic pressure.
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Development of an immune-related diagnostic predictive model for oral lichen planus. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Jiamin Bian, Jiayu Yan, Chu Chen, Li Yin, Panpan Liu, Qi Zhou, Jianfeng Yu, Qin Liang, Qingmei He
Oral lichen planus (OLP) was a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology with a 1.4% chance of progressing to malignancy. However, it has been suggested in several studies that immune system disorders played a dominant role in the onset and progression of OLP. Therefore, this experiment aimed to develop a diagnostic prediction model for OLP based on immunopathogenesis to achieve early diagnosis
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Flexible nailing: Pushing the indications for diametaphyseal lower-extremity fractures. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Gregory Benes, Jessica Schmerler, Andrew B Harris, Adam Margalit, Rushyuan Jay Lee
Elastic stable intramedullary nailing (ESIN) has been shown to be an effective form of surgical management for lower-extremity diametaphyseal fractures in pediatric patients, but studies are limited because ESIN treatment for these fractures is relatively uncommon. We sought to determine whether ESIN can be used effectively in the most distal or proximal short-segment forms of these fractures. We queried
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Vaginal delivery of triplets after emergency transvaginal cerclage: A case report and literature review. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Tong Zou, Yi-Cheng Wu, Qiang Yao
To report a peculiar case of vaginal delivery of a triplet after emergency transvaginal cerclage and to find a way to optimize some extreme situations encountered in clinical practice after evaluating feasibility.
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Clinical responses to vemurafenib in postoperative recurrence of papillary thyroid carcinoma with esophageal fistula: A case report. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Sicheng He, Wei Lu, Xun Ding, Jun Zhou, Di Liu, Yang Zhu, Fugang Yang, Zanmei Fu
While papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) generally exhibits a favorable prognosis post-surgery, the poorly differentiated subtype presents elevated rates of postoperative recurrence. Certain aggressive cases demonstrate invasive behavior, compromising adjacent structures and leading to a poor prognosis. This study delineates a unique case of postoperative PTC recurrence, complicated by esophageal fistula
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Efficacy of bone ring grafts for the reconstruction of alveolar ridge deficiencies: A systematic review. Part I: Clinical trials. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Ruimin Zhao, Yi Wang, Huijing Lin, Min Cao, Xu Xu, Zhenfei Yuan, Jiaming Gong
Bone ring (BR) grafts have been introduced to reconstruct alveolar ridge defects with simultaneous implant placement, but its clinical effectiveness remains undetermined. This systematic review aimed to comprehensively investigate BR grafts in diverse scenarios of ridge defect with simultaneous or staged implant placement.
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Identification and prognostic analysis of candidate biomarkers for lung metastasis in colorectal cancer. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Yuxing Liu, Chenming Liu, Dong Huang, Chenyang Ge, Lin Chen, Jianfei Fu, Jinlin Du
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalent types of malignant tumors. It's vital to explore new biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets in CRC lung metastasis through adopting integrated bioinformatics tools. Multiple cohort datasets and databases were integrated to clarify and verify potential key candidate biomarkers and signal transduction pathways in CRC lung metastasis. DAVID, STRING
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Efficacy of tyrosine kinase inhibitors in patients with advanced or metastatic sarcomas after prior chemotherapy: A meta-analysis. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Wenxia Li, Liwen Liu, Zhanpeng Liang, Huiqin Lai, Jiaming Wu, Huatang Zhang, Cantu Fang
Sarcoma is a heterogeneous malignancy arising from interstitial tissue. Anthracycline-based therapy is the first-line treatment recommended by guidelines for patients with locally advanced or metastatic unresectable sarcoma. Recently, targeted therapies, in particular tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), have made significant progress in the treatment of sarcoma, and their efficacy has been investigated
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Effectiveness of integrated nursing interventions in enhancing patient outcomes during postoperative intravesical instillation for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer: A comparative study. Medicine (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-3-15 Wenwen Wang, Ying Chen, Jun Gu
This study aimed to investigate nursing strategies for patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) undergoing postoperative intravesical instillation. We recruited 100 NMIBC patients from January 2017 to January 2022. Participants were randomly assigned to either the research group or the control group (n = 50 each) using random number tables. The control group received routine nursing