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Carcinoma of the ampulla of Vater with membranous nephropathy: a case report.

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Journal of International Medical Research Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1177/03000605251317966

Hua Jie, Qian Yongsheng, Chen Wenli

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Totally ultrasound-guided percutaneous nephrolithotomy in a patient with severe scoliosis: a case report and review of the literature.

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Journal of International Medical Research Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1177/03000605251315921

Liqun Huang, Dongyang Li, Yuansheng Yan, Rongbing Li, Jie Huang, Jing Ye, Guosheng Yang, Xuelei Wang

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Coexistence of giant cell arteritis and subacute thyroiditis: A case report and literature review.

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Journal of International Medical Research Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1177/03000605251315333

Cheng Xu, Yongmei Han

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Unilateral ureteral endometriosis masquerading as a ureteral tumor and resulting in complete loss of renal function: A case report.

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Journal of International Medical Research Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1177/03000605251322252

Rui Qu, Luo Yang, Yi Dai

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Pre-trained convolutional neural network with transfer learning by artificial illustrated images classify power Doppler ultrasound images of rheumatoid arthritis joints.

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Journal of International Medical Research Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1177/03000605251318195

Jun Fukae, Yoshiharu Amasaki, Yuichiro Fujieda, Yuki Sone, Ken Katagishi, Tatsunori Horie, Tamotsu Kamishima, Tatsuya Atsumi

{"title":"Pre-trained convolutional neural network with transfer learning by artificial illustrated images classify power Doppler ultrasound images of rheumatoid arthritis joints.","authors":"Jun Fukae, Yoshiharu Amasaki, Yuichiro Fujieda, Yuki Sone, Ken Katagishi, Tatsunori Horie, Tamotsu Kamishima, Tatsuya Atsumi","doi":"10.1177/03000605251318195","DOIUrl":"10.1177/03000605251318195","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: To study the classification performance of a pre-trained convolutional neural network (CNN) with transfer learning by artificial joint ultrasonography images in rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Methods: This retrospective study focused on abnormal synovial vascularity and created 870 artificial joint ultrasound images based on the European League Against Rheumatism/Outcome Measure in Rheumatology scoring system. One CNN, the Visual Geometry Group (VGG)-16, was trained with transfer learning using the 870 artificial images for initial training and the original plus five additional images for second training. The models were then tested for the ability to classify joints using real joint ultrasound images obtained from patients with RA. The study was registered in UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN000054321).Results: A total of 156 clinical joint ultrasound images from 74 patients with RA were included. The initial model showed moderate classification performance, but the area under curve (AUC) for grade 1 synovitis was particularly low (0.59). The second model showed improvement in classifying grade 1 synovitis (AUC 0.73).Conclusions: Artificial images may be useful for training VGG-16. The present novel approach of using artificial images as an alternative to actual images for training a CNN has the potential to be applied in medical imaging fields that face difficulties in collecting real clinical images.","PeriodicalId":16129,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Medical Research","volume":"53 2","pages":"3000605251318195"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11795604/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143189577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Intravenous amino acids for kidney protection in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

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Journal of International Medical Research Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1177/03000605251315919

Malik Waleed Zeb Khan, Aizaz Ali, Amna Hussain, Aban Masaud Mian, Abdul Moeez, Waqas Inayat, Bushra Noor, Izhar Ali Shah, Muhammad Osama, Bushra Khan, Muhammad Sajid, Touba Azeem, Mohammad Ebad Ur Rehman, Ashraf Ali, Ubaid Khan Afridi

{"title":"Intravenous amino acids for kidney protection in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.","authors":"Malik Waleed Zeb Khan, Aizaz Ali, Amna Hussain, Aban Masaud Mian, Abdul Moeez, Waqas Inayat, Bushra Noor, Izhar Ali Shah, Muhammad Osama, Bushra Khan, Muhammad Sajid, Touba Azeem, Mohammad Ebad Ur Rehman, Ashraf Ali, Ubaid Khan Afridi","doi":"10.1177/03000605251315919","DOIUrl":"10.1177/03000605251315919","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of intravenous (IV) amino acids in preventing acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.Methods: PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases were systematically searched for all relevant randomised controlled trials (RCTs) published from inception to July 25, 2024. A random effects model was used to pool the risk ratios (RR) for dichotomous outcomes, and the combined data was visually represented using forest plots.Results: 3 studies involving 3646 patients were included in the meta-analysis. IV amino acids did not significantly lower the overall AKI incidence compared with control measures. However, they significantly reduced the risk of Stage 1 AKI and Stage 3 AKI. No differences were observed between intervention and control for Stage 2 AKI or need for kidney replacement therapy.Conclusion: IV amino acids may offer protective benefits against severe AKI stages in cardiac surgery patients. Further studies are warranted to validate our findings.","PeriodicalId":16129,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Medical Research","volume":"53 2","pages":"3000605251315919"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11792033/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143122098","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Cardiac function and quality of life improvement with fasudil hydrochloride in patients with diabetes post-PCI: a randomized controlled trial.

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Journal of International Medical Research Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1177/03000605241311403

Xuejia Yang, Qian Li, Yaning Liu, Ran Chen, Yanjing Liu, Chenghui Sun, Licha Kong, Qiuli Dong

{"title":"Cardiac function and quality of life improvement with fasudil hydrochloride in patients with diabetes post-PCI: a randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Xuejia Yang, Qian Li, Yaning Liu, Ran Chen, Yanjing Liu, Chenghui Sun, Licha Kong, Qiuli Dong","doi":"10.1177/03000605241311403","DOIUrl":"10.1177/03000605241311403","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: We assessed the efficacy of fasudil hydrochloride, a Rho-kinase inhibitor, as adjunct therapy for enhancing cardiac function, managing blood sugar, and improving quality of life in patients with diabetes who have coronary heart disease (CHD) and who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).Methods: We conducted a randomized controlled trial including 100 patients with diabetes and CHD who underwent PCI. Participants were randomly assigned to an experimental group receiving fasudil hydrochloride plus standard therapy or a control group receiving standard therapy alone. Treatment outcomes were evaluated over 3 months, focusing on cardiac function, blood sugar levels, and quality of life across physical, social, activities of daily living, and psychological domains.Results: The experimental group showed significant improvement in cardiac function and blood sugar control, compared with the control group. Additionally, quality of life scores were markedly higher for the experimental group in all evaluated domains.Conclusions: Fasudil hydrochloride effectively targets endothelial dysfunction and atherosclerosis, contributing to better cardiac performance and metabolic regulation. These effects translate into improved post-PCI quality of life for patients with diabetes and CHD. As an adjunct to standard PCI therapy, fasudil hydrochloride treatment offers a promising strategy for enhancing clinical outcomes in this high-risk patient population.","PeriodicalId":16129,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Medical Research","volume":"53 2","pages":"3000605241311403"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11815782/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143390965","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Journal of International Medical Research Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1177/03000605251315019

Hong Zhang, Minmin Yu, Li Li, Chen Chen, Qinyuan He

{"title":"Obesity-related indices are associated with self-reported infertility in women: findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.","authors":"Hong Zhang, Minmin Yu, Li Li, Chen Chen, Qinyuan He","doi":"10.1177/03000605251315019","DOIUrl":"10.1177/03000605251315019","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Obesity can contribute to infertility, but the exact relationship between infertility risk and obesity-related measurements like waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), body roundness index (BRI), conicity index (CoI), and A body shape index (ABSI) in women is uncertain. We investigated the association between these indices and female infertility.Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we used National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data (2013-2018). We used weighted multivariable logistic regression analysis, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves, and subgroup analysis, as well as propensity score matching.Results: Among 3373 participants, 344 (10.2%) reported infertility. A significant link between higher infertility risk and increased WHtR, BRI, CoI, ABSI, and body mass index (BMI) was found. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed WHtR (odds ratio [OR] = 1.27, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.14-1.42), BRI (OR = 1.09, 95% CI: 1.05-1.14), CoI (OR = 1.36, 95% CI: 1.18-1.56), ABSI (OR = 1.22, 95% CI: 1.12-1.33), and BMI (OR = 1.03, 95% CI: 1.02-1.05) were significantly associated with female infertility. CoI had the best diagnostic performance (area under the ROC curve 0.628, 95% CI: 0.597-0.658).Conclusions: Obesity-related indices were positively linked to infertility risk among women in the United States. These indices serve as valuable tools for assessing female infertility risk.","PeriodicalId":16129,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Medical Research","volume":"53 2","pages":"3000605251315019"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11815785/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143391059","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Evaluation of potential markers of early infection in patients undergoing elective colorectal malignancy surgery.

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Journal of International Medical Research Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.1177/03000605251315920

Bulent Calik, Sebnem Calik, Mehmet Yildirim, Erdinç Kamer, Selma Tosun, Selcuk Kavak

{"title":"Evaluation of potential markers of early infection in patients undergoing elective colorectal malignancy surgery.","authors":"Bulent Calik, Sebnem Calik, Mehmet Yildirim, Erdinç Kamer, Selma Tosun, Selcuk Kavak","doi":"10.1177/03000605251315920","DOIUrl":"10.1177/03000605251315920","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: We aimed to investigate the value of leukocyte biomarkers and disease scores for the early detection of infection in patients who have undergone elective colorectal surgery for malignancy.Methods: We conducted a prospective study at a training and research hospital. Patients who developed infection were considered to be an Infection group, and the others were regarded as a Control group. For individuals in both groups, the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment Score (SOFA), quick SOFA, and National Early Warning Score (NEWS) were calculated and blood samples were collected for flow cytometry analysis. A model was developed using logistic regression analysis to identify parameters that were predictive of mortality.Results: One hundred thirty-two patients were included in the study. Infections developed in 36 (27.3%) of the participants, of which 14 (38.9%) were intra-abdominal, 10 (27.8%) were pneumonia, 8 (22.2%) were superficial incisional infections, and 4 (11.1%) were urinary tract infections. The NEWS was the most effective parameter for the detection of early infection in patients undergoing surgery for colorectal malignancy.Conclusion: The NEWS score can be easily used to predict infection soon after surgery for colorectal malignancy.","PeriodicalId":16129,"journal":{"name":"Journal of International Medical Research","volume":"53 2","pages":"3000605251315920"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11831626/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143433328","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Lumbar sympathetic pulsed radiofrequency combined with continuous epidural infusion for treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy: A report of two cases and a literature review. 腰交感神经脉冲射频结合连续硬膜外输注治疗糖尿病疼痛性神经病变：两例病例报告和文献综述。

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Journal of International Medical Research Pub Date : 2025-02-01 Epub Date: 2020-06-09 DOI: 10.1177/0300060518786903

Shao-Jun Li, Dan Feng

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