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The value of serum mean platelet volume in testicular torsion
Conclusions The MPV may be useful as an ancillary test for the diagnosis of testicular torsion. Further studies are needed in order to confirm these preliminary results. (Source: Journal of International Medical Research)
Source: Journal of International Medical Research - May 18, 2015 Category: Research Authors: Cicek, T., Togan, T., Akbaba, K., Narci, H., Aygun, C. Tags: Clinical Reports Source Type: research

Intensive Care Infection Score - A new approach to distinguish between infectious and noninfectious processes in intensive care and medicosurgical patients
Conclusions In the ICU, particularly for postoperative patients, ICIS is a reliable marker for the timely identification of infection. ICIS may qualify as a new decision support tool for antibiotic therapy, when interpreted within the clinical context. (Source: Journal of International Medical Research)
Source: Journal of International Medical Research - May 18, 2015 Category: Research Authors: Weimann, K., Zimmermann, M., Spies, C. D., Wernecke, K.-D., Vicherek, O., Nachtigall, I., Tafelski, S., Weimann, A. Tags: Clinical Reports Source Type: research

Associations between ADRB1 and CYP2D6 gene polymorphisms and the response to {beta}-blocker therapy in hypertension
Conclusions The ADRB1 1165G > C gene polymorphism and β-blocker treatment duration are independent factors associated with β-blocker treatment outcome. These findings suggest that the selection of antihypertensive therapy should take into consideration the patient’s genotype. (Source: Journal of International Medical Research)
Source: Journal of International Medical Research - May 18, 2015 Category: Research Authors: Wu, D., Li, G., Deng, M., Song, W., Huang, X., Guo, X., Wu, Z., Wu, S., Xu, J. Tags: Clinical Reports Source Type: research

The association between thyroid autoantibodies in serum and abnormal function and structure of the thyroid
Conclusions Thyroid autoantibodies were common in the general population. Women with thyroid enlargement, hypoechogenicity and heteroechogenicity might benefit from routine screening for thyroid autoantibodies and thyroid function. (Source: Journal of International Medical Research)
Source: Journal of International Medical Research - May 18, 2015 Category: Research Authors: Yan, Y.-R., Gao, X.-L., Zeng, J., Liu, Y., Lv, Q.-G., Jiang, J., Huang, H., Tong, N.-W. Tags: Research Note Source Type: research

Salidroside prevents cognitive impairment induced by chronic cerebral hypoperfusion in rats
Conclusions Salidroside prevents cognitive deficits caused by chronic cerebral hypoperfusion in rats, and alleviates apoptosis in the hippocampal CA1 area. (Source: Journal of International Medical Research)
Source: Journal of International Medical Research - May 18, 2015 Category: Research Authors: Yan, Z.-Q., Chen, J., Xing, G.-X., Huang, J.-G., Hou, X.-H., Zhang, Y. Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Morphological features of retinal development in premature Chinese infants observed by computer-assisted indirect ophthalmoscope imaging
Conclusions Following premature birth, macular morphology, retinal vascularization and retinal pigmentation continue to develop. This study provides reference images of normal retinal development in premature infants. (Source: Journal of International Medical Research)
Source: Journal of International Medical Research - May 18, 2015 Category: Research Authors: Chen, F., Xiang, D., Mao, Y., Liu, T. Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Leptin levels and lipoprotein profiles in patients with cholelithiasis
Conclusions Patients with cholelithiasis have higher leptin levels and an altered lipoprotein profile compared with controls, with increased leptin levels being associated with increased Lp(a) and ApoB levels, and decreased ApoA-1 levels, in those with cholelithiasis. (Source: Journal of International Medical Research)
Source: Journal of International Medical Research - May 18, 2015 Category: Research Authors: Sarac, S., Atamer, A., Atamer, Y., Can, A. S., Bilici, A., Tacyildiz, I., Kocyiğit, Y., Yenice, N. Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

The efficacy of fat emulsion and normal saline for bile leakage tests during hepatic resection: A randomized trial
Conclusions Fat emulsion then saline identifies more leakage points after the first test than saline then fat emulsion. There is no difference in the total number of leakage points detected, regardless of which method is used first. (Source: Journal of International Medical Research)
Source: Journal of International Medical Research - May 18, 2015 Category: Research Authors: Liu, M., Liu, Z., Jin, H., Jiao, Y. Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Randomized controlled clinical trial evaluating multiplex polymerase chain reaction for pathogen identification and therapy adaptation in critical care patients with pulmonary or abdominal sepsis
Conclusion The LightCycler® SeptiFast PCR test demonstrated a significant reduction in the time required for initial pathogen identification, compared with standard BC. (Source: Journal of International Medical Research)
Source: Journal of International Medical Research - May 18, 2015 Category: Research Authors: Tafelski, S., Nachtigall, I., Adam, T., Bereswill, S., Faust, J., Tamarkin, A., Trefzer, T., Deja, M., Idelevich, E. A., Wernecke, K.-D., Becker, K., Spies, C., for the Molecular Diagnostics of Sepsis Study Group Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Noninvasive evaluation of renal oxygenation in primary nephrotic syndrome with blood oxygen level dependent magnetic resonance imaging: Initial experience
Conclusions The medullary oxygen concentration was higher in patients with PNS than in control subjects. BOLD MRI was a useful noninvasive method for the evaluation of renal function and tubulointerstitial impairment. (Source: Journal of International Medical Research)
Source: Journal of International Medical Research - May 18, 2015 Category: Research Authors: Zhang, R., Wang, Y., Chen, F., Wang, Q., Wang, Z., Chen, Y., Xiao, W. Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

The effect of thioctic acid on allodynia in a rat vincristine-induced neuropathy model
Conclusion Thioctic acid may be an effective treatment for vincristine-induced neuropathy. (Source: Journal of International Medical Research)
Source: Journal of International Medical Research - May 18, 2015 Category: Research Authors: Kahng, J., Kim, T. k., Chung, E. Y., Kim, Y. S., Moon, J. Y. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Comparison of multislice computed tomography and clinical scores for diagnosing acute appendicitis
Conclusion MSCT is the optimum diagnostic tool for AA, followed by RIPASA score and Alvarado score, particularly in diagnosing simple and perforated AA. (Source: Journal of International Medical Research)
Source: Journal of International Medical Research - May 18, 2015 Category: Research Authors: Liu, W., Wei Qiang, J., Xun Sun, R. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Characteristics of airborne micro-organisms in a neurological intensive care unit: Results from China
Conclusion These findings suggest that the number of airborne micro-organisms was related to the number of patients on the NICU ward. (Source: Journal of International Medical Research)
Source: Journal of International Medical Research - May 18, 2015 Category: Research Authors: Yu, Y., Yin, S., Kuan, Y., Xu, Y., Gao, X. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Association between TNFSF10 polymorphism and migraine susceptibility in a Chinese population
Conclusion There was no functional significance of the TNFSF10 gene polymorphism rs35975099 in migraine pathogenesis. (Source: Journal of International Medical Research)
Source: Journal of International Medical Research - May 18, 2015 Category: Research Authors: Jia, S., Dong, W., Zhou, X., Chen, Z., Yun, W. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Calibrated automated thrombography for monitoring coagulation function in patients with intracerebral haemorrhage
Conclusions Patients with ICH have poorer coagulation function than healthy individuals, but this function gradually recovers during hospitalization. (Source: Journal of International Medical Research)
Source: Journal of International Medical Research - May 18, 2015 Category: Research Authors: Yu, Y., Wu, J., Zhao, W., Zhao, L., Zhu, C., Gao, X. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research