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The clinical impact of the novel tumor marker DR-70 in unresectable gastric  cancer patients
Conclusion DR-70 is a powerful tool not only for screening unresectable gastric cancer but also for treatment response evaluation. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - April 7, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Anti-apoptotic effect of Suxiao Jiuxin Pills against hypoxia-induced injury through PI3K/Akt/GSK3 β pathway in HL-1 cardiomyocytes
Conclusion SX protects HL-1 cardiomyocytes from apoptosis induced by hypoxia, partly through enhancing the phosphorylation of PI3K/Akt/GSK3β signaling pathway. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - April 7, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Alveolar soft part sarcoma: Clinical presentation, treatment, and outcome in a series of 13 patients
Conclusion The treatment strategy for ASPS is wide resection, and postoperative chemotherapy may be crucial for long-term survival. In addition, this type of tumor has a high distant metastasis rate at the time of diagnosis, particularly in the lungs and brain. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - April 3, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Influence of nanoparticle size on the skin penetration, skin retention and anti-inflammatory activity of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Conclusion The nanoparticle formulations are highly effective as percutaneous drug carriers, and demonstrate that decreasing particle size leads to increased efficacy and potency. The exploitation of such nanotechnology could drive the development of more effective percutaneous therapeutics. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - March 17, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Trend of seizure remission in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex: A  retrospective medical review
Conclusion Seizure remission can occur in adulthood. It shows a high correlation with patient age, minor refractory epilepsy, and neurobehavioral disorders. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - March 16, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Bi-directional solid fermentation products of Trametes robiniophila Murr with Radix Isatidis inhibit proliferation and metastasis of breast cancer cells
Conclusion The results indicated that the bi-directional solid fermentation may enhance the efficacy of Huaier in MDA-MB-231 cells and that TIF may be an effective complementary medicine for cancer treatment. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - March 16, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Left atrial function, inflammation, and prothrombotic response after radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation
Conclusion Reduced LA function and increased prothrombotic tendency were found at ∼1 week after AF ablation for paroxysmal AF. Therefore, monitoring the time and degree of anticoagulation after ablation for paroxysmal AF might effectively prevent thromboembolic events and reduce anticoagulant cost and bleeding risk. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - March 16, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Parathyroid hormone gene-activated matrix with DFDBA/collagen composite matrix enhances bone regeneration in rat calvarial bone defects
Conclusion Our results indicate that PTH-GAM with a collagen matrix promotes local PTH production for at least 8 weeks and bone regeneration in craniofacial bone defect. Moreover, our results indicate that replacement of the collagen matrix with the D/C matrix improves the osteogenic effects of PTH-GAM. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - March 16, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

The perioperative outcomes between renal hilar and non-hilar tumors following robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN)
Conclusion For renal hilar tumor, RAPN could provide acceptable results of perioperative, pathological and renal function outcome as compared with non-hilar tumor group. Thus RAPN is a safe and effective nephron-sparing surgery technique for renal hilar tumors. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - March 16, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Evaluation of prescription errors and prescribing indicators in the private practices in Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Conclusion Irrational prescribing of medicines and low compliance with the standards of prescription writing were observed in the private clinical practices of Bahawalpur. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - March 14, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Minimally traumatic stapes surgery for otosclerosis: Risk reduction of post-operative vertigo
Conclusion MTSS involves a lower risk of vertigo than does TSS. MTSS helps to prevent damage to the footplate, thereby reducing the risk of footplate floating. Therefore, MTSS provides a means to overcome some of the limitations associated with the narrow surgical field in Asian patients. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - March 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Cement augmentation in the proximal femur to prevent stem subsidence in revision hip arthroplasty with Paprosky type II/IIIa defects
Conclusion An adequate length of the scratch-fit segment and diaphyseal ingrowth remain of paramount importance when revising femoral components. To fill metaphyseal bone defects with antibiotic-loaded bone cement may be an alternative method in dealing with proximal femoral bone loss during a femoral revision. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - March 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Does preserved sphincter of Oddi function prevent common bile duct stones recurrence in patients after endoscopic papillary balloon dilation?
Conclusion EPBD using balloon ≥1.2 cm is a major factor for loss of SO function, which seems to reduce the risk of recurrent CBD stones. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - March 2, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Constitution of traditional chinese medicine and related factors in women of childbearing age
Conclusion The application of TCM constitution to preconception care would be beneficial for early identification of potential TCM constitution risks and be beneficial for early intervention (e.g., health education, and dietary education), especially during the women who do not have a medical condition and those who have related factors found in this study. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - March 2, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Algorithmic approaches to the diagnosis of gallbladder intraluminal lesions on ultrasonography
This article summarizes the algorithmic approach to the diagnosis of these lesions and our recent experience with contrast-enhanced US. The clinical and imaging features of gallbladder polypoid lesions are reviewed. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - February 21, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research