Zhonghua yi xue za zhi
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To detect the level changes of plasma N-terminal B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) in patients with heart failure (HF) and explore their clinical correlations and prognostic significances. ⋯ (1) The level of NT-proBNP is significantly higher in HF patients. And it can be used as one of auxiliary diagnostic indicators. (2) The level of NT-proBNP in conjunction with hs-CRP can predict the prognosis of HF patients.
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Zhonghua yi xue za zhi · Jun 2010
[Measurement of anatomical relationships of facial nerve canal related to middle ear and mastoid surgery on multi-slice computed tomography-multiplanar reformation images].
To investigate the anatomical relationships of facial nerve canal related to middle ear and mastoid surgery by multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT) and its multiplanar reconstruction ( MPR) technology. ⋯ Anatomical relationships of facial nerve canal related to middle ear and mastoid surgery can be accurately measured on MSCT-MPR images. It is helpful to avoid injuring facial nerve in middle ear and mastoid surgery.
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Zhonghua yi xue za zhi · Jun 2010
[Prospective study of Han's acupoint nerve stimulator for preventing relapse of detoxified heroin addicts].
To assess the efficacy of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) in preventing the relapse of detoxified heroin users in a period of 12 months. ⋯ Compared to the existing literatures, our results indicate that HANS could produce a marked decrease of the relapse rate of rehabilitating heroin users after compulsory detoxification.
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Zhonghua yi xue za zhi · Jun 2010
[Modified minimally invasive percutaneous pedicle screws osteosynthesis for the treatment of thoracolumbar fracture without neural impairment].
To explore the feasibility and efficacy of modified minimally invasive percutaneous pedicle screws osteosynthesis for the treatment of thoracolumbar vertebral compression fracture. ⋯ The percutaneous internal pedicle screw fixation using modified instruments has the advantages of simple manipulation, less trauma and hemorrhage, quicker recovery, less pain, shorter hospital stay and a lower incidence rate of chronic lower back pain.
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Zhonghua yi xue za zhi · Jun 2010
[Disability and common treatment strategies associated with knee pain in a rural Chinese population].
To estimate the burden of disability and health services use by people with knee pain, with or without radiographic evidence of osteoarthritis (OA), in rural northern China. ⋯ Knee pain is associated with significant physical disability in rural China The prevalent use of NSAIDs for knee pain and a low use of knee surgery should be of particular concerns. These findings will be useful to guide the distribution of future health care resources and preventive strategies.