97,289 papers found

The aim of this study was to investigate the relative frequency of hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes in Greek patients with chronic infection as well as possible secular changes in their distribution in relation to modes of transmission, age and time at acquisition of the infection and other variables. We evaluated 434…

OBJECTIVE: To analyze audiometric data after surgical manipulation of the membranous labyrinth during plugging of superior semicircular canal dehiscence (SSCD) or posterior semicircular canal occlusion (PSCO) for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective chart review. SETTING: Tertiary referra…

BACKGROUND: In Mongolia, mean waist circumference (WC) has increased dramatically over the last decade, however, it is unknown whether these increases have been greater than corresponding increases in weight. In this study we aimed to assess whether recent increases in WC were greater than expected from changes in weig…

BACKGROUND: The introduction of magnetic expansion control growth rods for the surgical management of EOS has gained popularity. However, there are no published studies on the incidence of proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) using this technique. PURPOSE: The aim of this study is to report the incidence of PJK followin…

PURPOSE: To evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of a refractive phakic intraocular lens (pIOL) (PRL) to correct moderate to high myopia. SETTING: Department of Ophthalmology, University Medicine Charité Berlin, Berlin, Germany. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. METHODS: Uncorrected (UDVA) and corrected…

In India, annual rounds of mass drug administration (MDA) based on diethylcarbamazine and albendazole are used to control filariasis, which is a major public-health problem. In December 2007/January 2008, a few weeks after one such MDA, a household survey was conducted in the Ernakulam district of Kerala to evaluate co…

This is a retrospective review of 494 deliveries during a 10-year period in women aged 40 or more years. A decline in the incidence of deliveries in this age group was noted, from 2.1% in 1965 to 1.2% in 1974. An increased frequency of complications during pregnancy and delivery, a high rate of cesarean sections, and i…

OBJECTIVE: Acute transverse myelitis (ATM) is a relatively rare condition in children. The recovery rate is reported to be generally complete. In the current study, the long-term urological outcome of children with ATM was assessed. METHODOLOGY: The medical records of children with ATM admitted to Queen Mary Hospital,…

BACKGROUND: The incidence of pediatric and adolescent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is increasing in several countries. It is uncertain whether this trend applies to countries that traditionally prefer an initial nonoperative treatment approach whenever possible, like Norway. Nationwide, long-term pa…

OBJECTIVES: We sought to determine the indications, type, and outcomes of reoperations on the aortic root after repair of tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). METHODS: Eleven centers belonging to the European Congenital Heart Surgeons Association contributed to the data collection process. We included 36 patients who underwent…

BACKGROUND: Tofacitinib is an oral, small molecule Janus kinase inhibitor for the treatment of ulcerative colitis. We present final data from OCTAVE Open, an open-label, long-term extension study. AIMS: The primary objective of OCTAVE Open was to assess the safety and tolerability of long-term tofacitinib in patients…

OBJECTIVE: To explore the application value of 3D printing technology in preoperative surgery plan and intraoperative auxiliary operation for adult kyphoscoliosis deformity. METHODS: The clinical data of 12 adult patients with kyphoscoliosis deformity treated from September 2017 to January 2019 were retrospectively an…

Over the last years, the omnipresent standardization of playgrounds-the distances between, for example, jumping stones tend to be equal-has been criticized by both scientists and architects. First, it has been argued that standardization fails to do justice to the variability in the children's action capabilities. Seco…

The effect of drinking water fluoridation on the course of hearing of non-operated otosclerotic ears was assessed in an area where the natural waters have a very low fluoride content. The study population consisted of 150 patients with surgically proven otosclerosis. Patients having an additional known cause of hearing…

The terminal phase of pontine glioma is reportedly characterized by disturbance of consciousness. The authors retrospectively reviewed 8 children who died of pontine gliomas in their hospitals. The hospital records were analyzed specifically in regard to neurological status and terminal case. All children became mute a…

BACKGROUND: Despite new modern surgical techniques, no short-term functional differences have been demonstrated between operative and non-operative treatment for acute acromio-clavicular (AC) dislocations Rockwood III-V. Few studies describe the long-term clinical and radiological results of these lesions. We aim to co…

PRECIS: Ultrasound Cyclo Plasty (UCP) treatment using high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is an effective and safe therapy to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) in moderate glaucoma patients as was measured during a 2-year follow-up period. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term safety an…

OBJECTIVES: To assess the efficacy and safety of Rituximab (RTX) in adult primary central nervous system vasculitis (PCNSV). METHODS: We retrospectively assessed the effect of RTX in 6 patients with PCNSV. Five of the 6 were refractory to high dose glucocorticoids (GCs) and/or conventional immunosuppressants (IS). The…

OBJECTIVE: To discuss the effectiveness of the modified Hueter direct anterior approach in treatment of Pipkin typeⅠ and Ⅱ femoral head fractures. METHODS: Between September 2014 and May 2016, 12 patients with Pipkin type Ⅰ and Ⅱ femoral head fractures were treated with the modified Hueter…

OBJECTIVE: Quality improvement collaboratives (QICs) can improve short-term outcomes, but few have examined their long-term results. This study evaluated the changes in treatment practices and outcomes associated with participation in multiple sequential QICs. DESIGN AND METHODS: This retrospective, 9-year, pre-post s…