Zhonghua yi xue za zhi
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Zhonghua yi xue za zhi · Oct 2014
[Retrospective study of clinical features of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disease with connective tissue disease].
To explore the clinical features of neuromyelitis optica (NMO) spectrum disease (NMOSD) with connective tissue disease (CTD). ⋯ Female patients are more susceptible to have NMO/NMOSD with CTD. NMO/NMOSD-CTD patients tend to have higher percentage of CSF-restricted OB and fewer non-specific lesions on brain MRI. AZA and CTX may effectively reduce relapses in both NMO/NMOSD and NMO/NMOSD-CTD patients. However CTX is superior to AZA for reducing relapses in NMO/NMOSD-CTD patients.
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Zhonghua yi xue za zhi · Oct 2014
[Effect on inspiratory cycling-off synchronization with different expiratory trigger sensitivity level during pressure-support ventilation: a lung model study].
To compare the inspiratory cycling-off synchronization with different expiratory trigger sensitivity (ETS) setting during noninvasive pressure support ventilation (PSV) under the conditions of system leak. ⋯ There are significant differences in performances and cycling-off in obstructive and restrictive conditions among 2 bilevel ventilators. And it may be due to the software of algorithm. Modifications of ETS can affect the ventilatory parameters to improve patient-ventilator synchrony in the presence of air leaks. The Auto-Trak system during PSV show similar results and better synchronzation compared with conventional adjustments.
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Zhonghua yi xue za zhi · Oct 2014
[Clinical outcomes of mini-invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion under Quadrant system for upper lumbar disc herniation].
To evaluate the treatment outcomes of mini-invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion by Quadrant system for upper lumbar disc herniation. ⋯ Mini-invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion using Quadrant system and special osteotome is safe and efficacious for upper lumbar disc herniation.