Early neurological deterioration in acute ischemic stroke: A propensity score analysis
ConclusionOur findings suggest that hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia and EVT may be independently associated with END in AIS, even after controlling for possible confound factors. Further studies are warranted to confirm these results. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - August 7, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Ginger (zingiber officinale) might improve female fertility: A rat model
ConclusionThe increases in the antral follicle count and ovarian stromal VEGF in the 100 mg/5-day treatment subgroup indicate that ginger have positive effects on folliculogenesis in short term with low dose. Additionally, ginger may enhance implantation in rats in long term with low dose. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - August 7, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Clear cell papillary renal cell carcinoma – An indolent subtype of renal tumor
ConclusionOur series confirmed that CCPRCC has an indolent clinical behavior. When the diagnosis is made in a high-grade renal tumor, it should be carefully re-confirmed using cytogenetic or genomic methods. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - July 21, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Involvement of S100A4/Mts1 and associated proteins in the protective effect of fluoxetine against MCT – Induced pulmonary hypertension in rats
ConclusionFrom the present investigation it could be concluded that S100A4/Mts1 and its associated proteins are involved in the evolution of MCT-induced PAH in rats and fluoxetine inhibits MCT-induced PAH in rats mainly through S100A4/RAGE signaling axis and involved factors. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - July 20, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Nebulized salbutamol diminish the blood glucose fluctuation in the treatment of non-oliguric hyperkalemia of premature infants
ConclusionSalbutamol nebulization is not only as effective as glucose-insulin infusion for treating non-oliguric hyperkalemia in premature infants but can avoid potential side effects such as vigorous blood glucose fluctuations. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - July 20, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Outcome of perioperative hemostatic management in patients with hemophilia without inhibitors undergoing 161 invasive or surgical procedures
Publication date: Available online 13 July 2018Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical AssociationAuthor(s): Kwok-Man Tong, Jiaan-Der Wang, Shin-Tsu Chang, Yuan-Yang Cheng, Shian-Shiang WangAbstractPerioperative management of persons with hemophilia (PWH) is a challenge for surgeons and hematologists. Reductions in mortality rate and complications have been achieved since the introduction of clotting factor concentrates (CFCs), which improve hemostatic control. However, there is no clear consensus on the optimal dosing of CFC administration. The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcome of PWH without inhibitors in pati...
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - July 14, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

The Shipai cohort for cardiovascular metabolic risk factors and outcome study — Design and preliminary results
ConclusionOur preliminary results revealed a high MetS percentage among young and middle-aged adults in Taiwan, with central obesity being a particularly urgent prevention target. The research design and operational protocol of this cohort study may stimulate more research in the future. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - July 14, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Characterization and management of various renal cystic lesions by sonographic features
Publication date: Available online 13 July 2018Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical AssociationAuthor(s): Shee-Yen Tay, Chui-Mei Tiu, Bing Hu, Hsin-Kai Wang, Hong-Jen Chiou, Yung-Hui Lin, Yi-Chen Lai, Wing P. Chan, Yi-Hong ChouAbstractRenal cysts are common incidental findings in clinical practice. Most renal cysts detected in medical imaging are benign simple cysts. However, some are complicated by hemorrhage or infection or are associated with calcification. In these instances, difficulties can be encountered distinguishing the complicated cysts from cystic renal tumors such as cystic renal cell carcinoma, multilocular...
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - July 14, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Composition of urinary tract stones formed by children in two populations in the Uyghur region of China
ConclusionUyghur children from the southern part of Xinjiang apparently had a more serious form of stone disease than children from the northern part and the occurrence of stones dominated by ammonium urate stones was extremely high in children from the southern part of the region. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - July 14, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Use of prokinetic agents or antibiotics is associated with the occurrence of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in cirrhotic patients
ConclusionThe results demonstrated an increased risk of primary SBP development among cirrhotic patients with prokinetic agents or antibiotics use. It is important to closely monitor those patients for the occurrence of SBP. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - July 14, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Generation of high quality of hepatocyte-like cells from induced pluripotent stem cells with Parp1 but lacking c-Myc
ConclusionIn conclusion, we demonstrated that Parp1 promoted reprogramming process to generate the high quality of iPSCs, which could be used as a high quality source of hepatocytes. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - July 14, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Hyperemesis gravidarum
Publication date: Available online 29 September 2017Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical AssociationAuthor(s): Chang-Ching Yeh, Kuan-Hao Tsui, Peng-Hui Wang (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - July 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Soluble urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) and interleukin-6 levels in hyperemesis gravidarum
ConclusionSerum suPAR and IL-6 levels proved to be high in the HG group. It is likely that suPAR could play a role in the etiopathogenesis of hyperemesis gravidarum. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - July 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Improvement of overactive bladder symptoms: Is correction of the paravaginal defect in anterior vaginal wall prolapse necessary?
ConclusionsStatistical improvements of symptoms exist after Aa and Ba points recovery as evaluated by POP-Q system regardless of PVD existence identified by sonography. Repairing PVD did not show significantly improve the severity of OAB symptoms in objective urodynamic data or subjective questionnaire data. The superiority of TVM in PVD repair to manage OAB symptoms seems not manifest. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - July 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

The Lactobacillus s and herpes simplex virus type 2 infection
Publication date: Available online 17 February 2018Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical AssociationAuthor(s): Yiu-Tai Li, Peng-Hui Wang (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - July 10, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research