Chinese medical journal
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Chinese medical journal · Mar 2012
ReviewPresent and future of robot-assisted endoscopic thyroid surgery.
Robot-assisted endoscopic surgery has been increasingly accepted because of its unique three-dimensional vision and precise simulation-based technology. However, the utilization of robotic systems in thyroid surgery is limited. We conducted a systematic review to assess the application and development of robot-assisted endoscopic surgical technique in thyroid surgery. ⋯ Robot-assisted endoscopic thyroid surgery, with its safety, feasibility, thoroughness, cosmetic benefits, and ability to overcome the limitations of conventional endoscopic surgery, will be further improved and applied, and is worthy of attention.
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Chinese medical journal · Mar 2012
ReviewPresent and future of robot-assisted endoscopic thyroid surgery.
Robot-assisted endoscopic surgery has been increasingly accepted because of its unique three-dimensional vision and precise simulation-based technology. However, the utilization of robotic systems in thyroid surgery is limited. We conducted a systematic review to assess the application and development of robot-assisted endoscopic surgical technique in thyroid surgery. ⋯ Robot-assisted endoscopic thyroid surgery, with its safety, feasibility, thoroughness, cosmetic benefits, and ability to overcome the limitations of conventional endoscopic surgery, will be further improved and applied, and is worthy of attention.
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Chinese medical journal · Dec 2011
Review Case ReportsCerebral lipiodol embolism following transcatheter arterial chemoembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma: a report of two cases and literature review.
Cerebral lipiodol embolism (CLE) is an extremely rare complication of transcatheter arterial chemoembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma. To our knowledge, only 11 cases have been previously reported. ⋯ The presence of a right-to-left shunt and inferior phrenic artery injection seems to increase the risk of CLE. More caution should be taken in these situations.
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Chinese medical journal · Oct 2011
ReviewTranslational research and its effects on medicine in China.
Translational research has become a globally recognized model of medical research. Chinese government and doctors have begun to discuss the plan for its development. ⋯ In this essay, the authors discuss the disadvantages of translational research, its effects on clinical work and medical education, highlighting some potential problems and risks in theory and practice on case basis. Some important research management requirements are summarized in this essay to help bring the therapy from the research laboratory to the patient's bedside.
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Chinese medical journal · Jun 2011
Review Meta AnalysisHeterosexual risk of HIV infection in China: systematic review and meta-analysis.
Heterosexual sex has become the dominant transmission route in China. Recently studies reported high heterogeneity in heterosexual transmission risk in resource-limited countries. The aim of this study was to summarize the risk of HIV transmission among Chinese serodiscordant couples. ⋯ Transmission estimates in China were lower than other developing countries, but higher than developed countries. Research that better defines HIV secondary transmission rates and the associated behavioral, treatment adherence, and health-related risk factors among heterosexual serodiscordant couples in China is needed.