Journal of International Medical Research, Volume 48, Issue 7, July 2020.
Thu Jul 30, 2020 08:16
Journal of International Medical Research, Volume 48, Issue 7, July 2020. ObjectiveIterative decomposition of water and fat with echo asymmetry and least-squares estimation-iron quantification (IDEAL-IQ) is a noninvasive and objective method used to quantitatively measure fat content. Although this technique has been used in the entire abdomen, IDEAL-IQ findings in the sacroiliac joint (SIJ) have rarely been reported. This preclinical study was performed to quantify the amount of fat in the SIJ in...
Wed Jul 29, 2020 13:07
Journal of International Medical Research, Volume 48, Issue 7, July 2020. ObjectiveOccurrence of a stroke within 30 days following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is an uncommon, but often devastating, complication. This study aimed to identify factors associated with long-term survival (beyond 30 days) in patients with stroke after CABG.MethodsDe-identified patients’ records from the Veterans Affairs Surgical Quality Improvement Program database were used to identify risk factors and perioperative...
Wed Jul 29, 2020 12:51
Journal of International Medical Research, Volume 48, Issue 7, July 2020. ObjectiveThis study aimed to systematically analyze the effectiveness and safety of the local application of vancomycin powder to prevent surgical site infection (SSI) after spinal surgeries and provide guidance for clinical practice.MethodsTwo researchers independently searched PubMed, Web of Science, Elsevier, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure using the MeSH terms “spinal surgery,” “vancomycin,” “local,” “topical,”...
Wed Jul 29, 2020 12:47
Journal of International Medical Research, Volume 48, Issue 7, July 2020. ObjectiveThe mechanism underlying the benefit of nonsurgical spinal decompression (NSSD) on low back pain is unclear. This study was performed to investigate the immediate impact of NSSD on the mechanical properties and morphology of the paraspinal muscles.MethodsParticipants with low back pain were recruited. NSSD therapy was provided on one occasion. A myotonometer was placed perpendicularly on the skin surface over the paraspinal...
Wed Jul 29, 2020 12:47
Journal of International Medical Research, Volume 48, Issue 7, July 2020. ObjectiveThe objective was to identify potential hub genes associated with the pathogenesis and prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).MethodsGene expression profile datasets were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus database. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between HCC and normal samples were identified via an integrated analysis. A protein–protein interaction network was constructed and analyzed using the...
Wed Jul 29, 2020 11:34
Journal of International Medical Research, Volume 48, Issue 7, July 2020. The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 infection is a serious global concern. Increased morbidity and mortality is associated with older age, male gender, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and smoking. As COVID-19 spreads from coastal borders, both state to state and country to country, our understanding of its pathophysiology has evolved. Age and type 2 diabetes...
Wed Jul 29, 2020 09:22
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