A rare condition similar to inguinal hernia in pregnancy: A case of bilateral varicose veins of round ligament of uterus.

Round ligament varicosities (RLV) are a very rare cause of an inguinal mass, which is very similar to an inguinal hernia, and should be taken seriously by women, especially in mid-pregnancy. Ultrasound can confirm the diagnosis of the RLV and can prevent unnecessary interventions. We report a case of a patient with bilateral RLV: the primigravida was 31 years old, GP, gestation 30w.

Factors affecting thyroid volume in adolescent students attending a rural middle school in East Hangzhou, China.

Objective: To investigate the thyroid volume (Tvol) and to explore factors that affects it among 12 to 15-year-olds attending a rural middle school in east Hangzhou, China.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey of middle school students attending a rural middle school in east Hangzhou, China was conducted. Height, weight and other physical development related indicators in middle school students were measured.

High time for ease the doctor-patient relationship in China.

As doctors, we find it disturbing to read the paper "Burnout in physicians who are exposed to workplace violence" (January 2020). Workplace violence experienced by doctors has been documented both in developed and developing countries. Reports show that Chinese medical professionals are being injured, disabled, or even killed by patients or their family members.