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Effect of cranial electrotherapy stimulation as an add-on therapy on late-life generalized anxiety disorder: An open-label study J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Che-Sheng Chu, Cheng-Ho Chang, Chih-Chuan Pan, Yung-Chih Chiang, Hsin-Ya Kuo, Tien-Wei Hsu, Shiou-Lan Chen, Cheng-Sheng Chen
Cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) is beneficial in reducing anxiety in psychiatric patients. However, no studies have reported on elderly patients with generalized anxiety disorders (GAD). This study aimed to determine the efficacy and safety of a 6-week CES intervention for late-life GAD. This single-arm pilot study assessed 6-week CES treatment (Alpha-Stim AID) for late-life GAD and 4-week
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Maternal and neonatal outcomes in women with congenital heart disease: A nationwide population-based study J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Kuan-Miao Lin, Yun-Hsuan Yang, Chuan-Pin Lee, Ko-Jung Chen, Yao-Hsu Yang, Jiunn-Ming Sheen, Shao-Ju Chien
We evaluated the outcomes of pregnancy in women with congenital heart disease (CHD) and their offspring in Taiwan. We also investigated how different severity levels may influence the outcomes. We used data (2009–2017) from the Birth Certificate Application database in Taiwan, which is linked to the National Health Insurance Research Database and Taiwan Maternal and Child Health Database. We identified
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Selective placement of novel compression suture technique to reduce pacemaker implantation rate following surgical aortic valve replacement with rapid deployment INTUITY valve J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Kelvin Jeason Yang, Chih-Hsien Wang, Hsiao-En Tsai, Sheng-Pin Yu, Yih-Sharng Chen, Nai-Hsin Chi
The use of RDV in SAVR is associated with risk of conduction abnormality requiring PPM implantation, when compared to conventional bioprosthetic valves. We aimed to evaluate the outcome after selective placement of annular compression sutures during surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) using Intuity rapid deployment valve (RDV). This is a retrospective study of prospectively enrolled patients receiving
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Liver stiffness and spleen stiffness predict distinct liver-related events after hepatitis C eradication with direct-acting antivirals J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Sheng-Hung Chen, Hsueh-Chou Lai, Wen-Pang Su, Jung-Ta Kao, Wei-Fan Hsu, Hung-Wei Wang, Hung-Yao Chen, Cheng-Yuan Peng
/Purpose: This study aimed to directly compare the utility of liver stiffness (LS) and spleen stiffness (SS) at sustained virologic response (SVR) for predicting hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and non-HCC events in patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC) after direct-acting antiviral therapy. This retrospective study included 695 CHC patients who achieved SVR and underwent LS and SS measurements. LS
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Analgesia-nociception index accurately predicts inadequate pectoralis muscle fascia block (PECS) in patients undergoing breast surgery: A prospective observational study J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Wei-Nung Teng, Yen-Shu Lin, Chun-Sung Sung, Ling-Ming Tseng, Wen-Kuei Chang, Chien-Kun Ting
Postoperative opioid administration has been largely replaced by regional anesthesia techniques. We aimed to determine whether intraoperative Analgesia-Nociception Index (ANI) can aid in early evaluation of the effectiveness of regional blocks such as the pectoralis muscle fascia block (PECS, pectoserratus and interpectoral plane blocks) and predicting the need for analgesics postoperatively. This
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Comment on “Preterm birth and weight-for-gestational age for risks of autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability: A nationwide population-based cohort study” J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 H, u, i, , X, u
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Prevalence and clinical features of carotid artery web in patients undergoing endovascular thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-03 Chi-Ting Chung, Chih-Hao Chen, Yen-Heng Lin, Chang-Jie Cheng, Hai-Jui Chu, Chuan-Hsiu Fu, Kuo-Wei Chen, Chung-Wei Lee, Sung-Chun Tang, Jiann-Shing Jeng
Carotid artery web (CaW) is a rare focal fibromuscular dysplasia that can lead to embolic strokes with large vessel occlusion. This condition can be effectively treated with endovascular thrombectomy (EVT). Our study aims to assess the prevalence of CaW among patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) who underwent EVT and to compare the clinical characteristics of CaW with other carotid artery pathologies
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Computed tomography–based gastric volumetry for morbid obesity to assess weight loss and fatty liver change J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Hsin-Yu Chen, Po-Jen Yang, Po-Chu Lee, Po-Han Chuang, Yung-Hsuan Yang, Wan-Ting Chiu, Chih-Horng Wu
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is an effective treatment for patients with morbid obesity, but the optimal gastric volume (GV) for resection remains unclear. Accordingly, we aimed to determine the optimal percentage of excised stomach that could engender significant weight loss and improve fatty liver. This prospective study included 63 patients. Computed tomography (CT) scans were performed
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High incidence of cerebrovascular lesions on magnetic resonance imaging in pediatric COVID-19 during omicron outbreak – A retrospective case series J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Yen-Ju Chu, Lee-Chin Wong, Wen-Chin Weng, Pi-Chuan Fan, Hsin-Pei Wang, Yung-Ting Kuo, Ting-Yu Yen, Chun-Yi Lu, Ping-Ing Lee, Luan-Yin Chang, Ching-Chia Wang, En-Ting Wu, Frank Leigh Lu, Steven Shinn-Forng Peng, Wang-Tso Lee
The incidence of pediatric hospitalizations has significantly increased since the spread of the omicron variant of COVID-19. Changes of characteristics in respiratory and neurological symptoms have been reported. We performed a retrospective, cross-sectional study to characterize the MRI change in children with an emphasis on the change of cerebral vasculatures. We retrospectively collected clinical
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The effects of double-filtration plasmapheresis on coagulation profiles and the risk of bleeding J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Szu-Yu Pan, Thomas Tao-Min Huang, Yi-Chan Lin, Hui-Ting Liu, Sheng-Chieh Chou, Chih-Yuan Lee, Chien-Chia Chen, Chuan-Hsiu Fu, Chi-Chao Chao, Vin-Cent Wu
Background/Purpose: Double-filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP) can be used to remove circulating pathogenic molecules. By reclaiming filtered albumin, DFPP reduces the need for albumin and plasma replacement. Large proteins, such as fibrinogen, are removed. Our institution adopts a DFPP treatment protocol consisting of active surveillance of coagulation profiles and prophylactic supplementation of blood
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Mechanical and biological properties of poly-ε-caprolactone membrane for pleurodesis: A preclinical study in pigs J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Cheng-Hung How, Pei-Hsing Chen, Yu-Ching Chen, Yong-Chong Lin, Ke-Cheng Chen, Tai-Horng Young
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Exploring generative AI's role in alleviating nursing workload and burnout in Taiwan J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Chia-Te Liao, Shwu-Feng Tsay, Hsiu-Chin Chen
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A simple, organized web-based system improved the transfer efficiency and patient outcomes for endovascular thrombectomy in regional stroke network J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Chun-Min Wang, Yu-Ming Chang, Ray-Chang Tzeng, Tsang-Shan Chen, Shang-Te Wu, Kuan-Hung Lin, Che-Chao Chang, Meng-Hua Huang, Si-Chon Vong, Mu-Han Wu, Chih-Hung Chen, Che-Wei Lin, Pi-Shan Sung
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Neurological manifestations of SARS-CoV-2 infection in children in Taiwan: A cross-section, multicenter study J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Yen-Ju Chu, Lee-Chin Wong, Che-Sheng Ho, Jia-Yun Huang, I-Chun Lee, Hsin-Pei Wang, Cheng-Hsien Huang, Chia-Jui Hsu, Wen-Hsin Hsu, Yu-Chia Kao, Bi-Chun Duan, Inn-Chi Lee, Yung-Ting Kuo, Fu-Man Chang, Su-Ching Hu, Chang-Chun Wu, Lung-Chang Lin, Wan-Ling Hsiao, Chuan-Yu Wang, Kun-Long Hung, Hsiao-Ju Chi, Shi-Bing Wong, Wang-Tso Lee
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Response to comment on “Social network associated with depressed mood and sarcopenia among older adults in Taiwan” J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Yu-Hung Lin, Der-Sheng Han, Yi-Hsuan Lee, Ding-Cheng Chan, Chia-Hsiu Chang, Kuen-Cheh Yang, Fong-Ching Chang
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Primary aldosteronism: It's time to become reacquainted with this familiar stranger J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-13
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Identification and immunoassay of prognostic genes associated with the complement system in acute myeloid leukemia J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Chen Liu, Lin Liu
Studies have associated the development of pulmonary leukemia with the activation of the complement system. However, the roles and mechanisms of complement system-related genes (CSRGs) in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) have not been investigated extensively. This study used The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA)-AML and GSE37642 datasets. Differentially expressed CSRGs (CSRDEGs) were identified by overlapping
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Aerosol particle dispersion in spontaneous breathing training of oxygen delivery tracheostomized patients on prolonged mechanical ventilation J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Feng-Ching Lin, Yung-Hsuan Chen, Yao-Wen Kuo, Shih-Chi Ku, Jih-Shuin Jerng
Tracheostomized patients undergoing liberation from mechanical ventilation (MV) are exposed to the ambient environment through humidified air, potentially heightening aerosol particle dispersion. This study was designed to evaluate the patterns of aerosol dispersion during spontaneous breathing trials in such patients weaning from prolonged MV. Particle Number Concentrations (PNC) at varying distances
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Blood biomarkers to distinguish complicated and uncomplicated appendicitis in pediatric patients J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Siu Chung Ha, Ya-Hui Tsai, Chee-Chee Koh, Shinn-Gwo Hong, Yun Chen, Chao-Ling Yao
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Impact of pretreatment quality of life on tolerance and survival outcome in head and neck cancer patients undergoing definitive CCRT J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Chia-Yen Hung, Mei-Hui Hsu, Shu‐Hui Lee, Shun-Wen Hsueh, Chang-Hsien Lu, Kun-Yun Yeh, Hung-Ming Wang, Joseph Tung-Chieh Chang, Yu-Shin Hung, Wen-Chi Chou
Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is a predictor of treatment outcomes in cancer patients. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of pretreatment HRQoL on treatment tolerance and survival outcomes in patients with HNC planned for concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) in Taiwan. This study included 461 patients with HNC planned for definitive CCRT at three medical centers in Taiwan between August
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A simplified fecal leukocyte esterase strip test results as a low cost, widely available, alternative bowel inflammation biomarker J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Feng-Pai Tsai, Meng-Tzu Weng, Chin-Hao Chang, Ming-Huan Zeng, Shu-Chen Wei
/Purpose: Leukocyte esterase strips have been widely used to detect the presence of leukocyte in human body fluids. We investigated the correlation between fecal leukocyte esterase (FLE) and fecal calprotectin (FC) levels and compared manual with machine automated interpretation of FLE level. This prospective study enrolled inflammatory bowel disease and colitis patients in National Taiwan University
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One novel single nucleotide polymorphism c.424A>G on A1.02 allele in ABO glycosyltransferases leads to Aweak phenotype J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Hang Lei, Hui Zhang, Yuqing Wang, Jiaming Li, Xuefeng Wang, Can Lou, Xiaohong Cai
The dysfunction of the ABO glycosyltransferase (GT) enzyme, which is caused by mutations in the gene, can lead to weak ABO phenotypes. In this study, we have discovered a novel weak ABO subgroup allele and investigated the underlying mechanism to causing its A phenotype. The ABO phenotyping and genotyping were performed by serological studies and direct DNA sequencing of gene. The role of the novel
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Acute mountain sickness on Jade Mountain: Results from the real-world practice (2018–2019) J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Te-Chun Shen, Mei-Chen Lin, Cheng-Li Lin, Wen-Ho Lin, Bi-Kun Chuang
Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is initiated in response to a hypoxic and hypobaric environment at a high altitude. The precise prevalence of AMS in Jade Mountain climbers remained largely unknown, particularly data obtained from real medical consultations. An overnight stay at the Pai-Yun Lodge (3402 m) is usually required before an ascent of the Jade Mountain. Since 2004, a Pai-Yun Clinic has been
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Environmental asbestos exposure from nephrite jade mining and lung cancer J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Hsiao-Yu Yang, Sugio Furuya, Naoki Toyama
Nephrite is an asbestos mineral composed of tremolite and actinolite. Fengtian is a community where nephrite was mined between 1970 and 1980 and asbestos was mined between 1960 and 1985. The lung cancer risk to the surrounding community is unknown. To analyse the trend of lung cancer caused by environmental contamination from nephrite mining. We conducted a field survey of nephrite mines and tracked
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Primary breast diffuse large B-cell lymphoma characterized by CNS relapse and successful hematopoietic stem cell transplantation salvage therapy J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Chu-Yi Chan, Che-Wei Ou, Hung Chang, Ming-Chung Kuo, Tung-Liang Lin, Yu-Shin Hung, Jin-Hou Wu, Lee-Yung Shih, Hsiao-Wen Kao
Background Primary breast diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (PB-DLBCL) is rare, with a high incidence of central nervous system (CNS) relapse. This study aims to investigate clinical characteristics, prognostic factors, and outcomes in Taiwanese PB-DLBCL patients and review the literature on PB-DLBCL. Methods Thirty-one PB-DLBCL patients diagnosed between 2000 and 2021 were retrospectively enrolled for
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Application of blood-based biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease in clinical practice: Recommendations from Taiwan Dementia Society J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Yu-Wen Cheng, Yen-Ju Lin, Yung-Shuan Lin, Wei-Pin Hong, Yi-Chun Kuan, Kuan-Yi Wu, Jung-Lung Hsu, Pei-Ning Wang, Ming-Chyi Pai, Cheng-Sheng Chen, Jong-Ling Fuh, Chaur-Jong Hu, Ming-Jang Chiu
Blood-based biomarkers (BBM) are potentially powerful tools that assist in the biological diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in vivo with minimal invasiveness, relatively low cost, and good accessibility. This review summarizes current evidence for using BBMs in AD, focusing on amyloid, tau, and biomarkers for neurodegeneration. Blood-based phosphorylated tau and the Aβ42/Aβ40 ratio showed consistent
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Corrigendum to “Inferring the global phylodynamics of influenza A/H3N2 viruses in Taiwan” [J Formos Med Assoc 118 (2019) 116–124] J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Yu-Nong Gong, Kuo-Chien Tsao, Guang-Wu Chen
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Subsequent locoregional therapy prolongs survival in progressive hepatocellular carcinoma patients under lenvatinib treatment J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Po-Ting Lin, Wei Teng, Wen-Juei Jeng, Chen-Chun Lin, Chun-Yen Lin, Shi-Ming Lin, I-Shyan Sheen
Locoregional therapy and multi-kinase inhibitor agent have been the backbone of treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients. However, the effect of combination or sequential use of locoregional therapy on HCC patients receiving multi-kinase inhibitor remain uncertain. Therefore, we aim to explore whether the subsequent locoregional therapy provides better survival in HCC patients under lenvatinib
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Dexmedetomidine for enhanced recovery after non-intubated video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Ting-Fang Kuo, Man-Ling Wang, Hsao-Hsun Hsu, Ya-Jung Cheng, Jin-Shing Chen
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Association of exosomes in patients with compromised myocardial perfusion on functional imaging J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Chia-Ju Liu, Jien-jiun Chen, Jo-Hsuan Wu, Yao-Te Chung, Jin-Wun Chen, Meng-Tsun Liu, Chu-Hsuan Chiu, Yi-Cheng Chang, Sheng-Nan Chang, Jou-Wei Lin, Juey-Jen Hwang
Objectives Exosomes are membrane vesicles that are actively secreted in response to microenvironmental stimuli. In this study, we quantified the amount of exosomes in patients with significant coronary artery disease (CAD) and evaluated its relationship with myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) results. Methods Patients who underwent both MPI and coronary angiography were recruited. Plasma was collected
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Loneliness and suicide risks in the general population before and during first-year COVID-19 in Taiwan J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Wei-Chieh Hung, Chia-Yi Wu, Ming-Been Lee, Chia-Ta Chan, Chun-Ying Chen
Purpose Loneliness is a critical issue affecting the general population. Current evidence from national surveys of loneliness is scarce. The study aimed to examine the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the prevalence of loneliness and its associating suicide risks in Taiwan. Methods Four annual telephone interview surveys were performed by the Taiwan Suicide Prevention Center in 2015–2017 and 2020 during
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Highlights J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-27 Jia-Horng Kao
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Effectiveness of abdominal sandbag training in enhancing diaphragm muscle function and exercise tolerance in patients with chronic respiratory failure J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Tsung Ko Lin, Miao Yu Chen, Hsin Han Cheng, Julie Chow, Chin Ming Chen, Willy Chou
Background Chronic respiratory failure is a common cause of ventilator dependence in the intensive care unit (ICU). The causes of chronic respiratory failure include primary disease or complications, such as ICU-acquired weakness. Traditional practice requires patients to remain immobile and bedridden; however, recent evidence suggests that early adequate exercise promotes recovery without increasing
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Copyright transfer statement J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-22
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Reply to JFMA-D-23-00843, comments on “Efficacy of intraoperative thoracoscopic intercostal nerve blocks in nonintubated and intubated video-assisted thoracic surgery” J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Kuang-Cheng Chan, Ya-Jung Cheng
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Comparison of the physical, thermal, and biological effects on implant bone site when using either zirconia or stainless-steel drill for implant bone site preparation J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-20 Hung-Ying Lin, Ju-Hsuan Yang, Yu-Ting Li, Cheng-Han Chou, Shang-Jye Tsai, Hao-Hueng Chang, Chun-Pin Lin
Background/purpose Zirconia has been a popular material in dental implantology with good biocompatibility. But few research focused on its application in implant drills. This study aimed to investigate the physical, thermal, and biological effects on using the zirconia and stainless-steel drills for implant bone site preparation. Methods We performed a series of experiments to evaluate the physical
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Risk of hepatocellular carcinoma after viral clearance achieved by DAA treatment J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Shinya Maekawa, Shinichi Takano, Nobuyuki Enomoto
The advent of direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy has revolutionized hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment, enabling most HCV-infected patients to achieve a sustained viral response (SVR) easily and safely in a short period. On the other hand, it is gradually being recognized that a significant proportion of patients are still at risk of developing de novo and recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
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Impact of left atrial appendage orifice diameter on the safety and efficacy of left atrial appendage closure using the LAmbre device J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Weidong Zhuo, Binhao Wang, Guohua Fu, Yibo Yu, Mingjun Feng, Jing Liu, Xianfeng Du, Huimin Chu
Background The diameter and shape of the left atrial appendage (LAA) orifices may influence occluder selection and the outcomes of left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) procedure. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of LAA orifice diameter on the safety and efficacy of LAAC using the LAmbre device. Methods A total of 133 patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF) who underwent LAAC with
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Copyright transfer statement J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-18
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Comparative analysis of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis on the risk of new onset diabetes mellitus J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 Yung-Tai Chen, Chih-Ching Lin, Po-Hsun Huang, Szu-Yuan Li
Background Diabetes mellitus is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular events and mortality in dialysis patients. The impact of different dialysis modalities on the risk of new onset diabetes mellitus (NODM) remains a subject of debate. Previous studies did not adequately account for critical confounding factors such as pre-dialysis glycemic status, medication use, and nutritional status, which
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Achieving global uniformity for the new name and diagnostic criteria of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 Yu-Ming Cheng, Chia-Chi Wang
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Real-world evidence of lorlatinib therapy in Taiwanese patients with advanced anaplastic lymphoma kinase-positive non-small cell lung cancer J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Jin-Yuan Shih, Yung-Hung Luo, Gee-Chen Chang, John Wen-Cheng Chang, Chin-Chou Wang, Tsung-Ying Yang, Wei-Tse Fang, Wen-Yi Shau
Background Lorlatinib is a brain-penetrant, third-generation anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) inhibitor indicated for ALK-positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In a global phase II study, patients who experience disease progression despite prior treatment with ALK tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) was assessed. Herein, we report real-world clinical outcomes of lorlatinib-treated patients
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Culturally adapted translation of LYMPH-Q upper extremity module from English to Mandarin Chinese J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Ying-Sheng Lin, Hao-Chih Tai, Chiun-Sheng Huang
Background Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is one of the debilitating complications after breast cancer treatment. Several forms of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) were developed to evaluate the severity of BCRL based on the patients’ perspective. LYMPH-Q Upper Extremity Module is a newly developed questionnaire for BCRL. This study aimed to demonstrate the process of translation
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Efficacy of intraoperative thoracoscopic intercostal nerve blocks in nonintubated and intubated video-assisted thoracic surgery J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Xiaozhen Chen
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Monocentric study of IL-5 monoclonal antibody induction therapy for eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Chrong-Reen Wang, Hung-Wen Tsai, Chi-Chang Shieh
Objective Although sporadic case reports have demonstrated successful management of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) by anti-IL-5 therapy, larger-scale monocentric studies for the efficacy of mepolizumab (MEP), an IL-5 monoclonal antibody, are still lacking in Taiwan. Methods Hospitalized EGPA patients aged at least 18 years were enrolled from November 1998 to October 2023, and
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Dual strategy involving hospital-based study and community-based screening to eliminate hepatitis C in remote areas J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Chien-Hung Chen, Nien-Tzu Hsu, I-Chun Chen, Te-Sheng Chang, Shing Cheng, Shi-Yann Cheng, Hung-Ming Chen, Ming-Rong Harn, Chen-Kou Liu, Mao-Ting Yang, Shih-Lung Lu, Chun-Mei Tseng, Sheng-Nan Lu
Background /Purpose: To achieve the World Health Organization goal of eliminating viral hepatitis by 2030, a key strategy in resource-limited areas is to identify the areas with high prevalence and to prioritize screening and treatment intervention. We hypothesized that a hospital-based laboratory database could be used to estimate the township- and village-specific anti-hepatitis C virus (HCV) prevalence
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Positive correlation of ANGPTL8 expression in human visceral adipose tissue with body mass index J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Shiau-Mei Chen, Tse-Ying Huang, Wei-Jei Lee, Lee-Ming Chuang, Tien-Jyun Chang
Background Angiopoietin-like protein 8 (ANGPTL8) is an important regulator of lipid metabolism. We aimed to investigate the difference of ANGPTL8 expression in different depots of adipose tissues between individuals with and without obesity, and its correlation with various metabolic parameters. Methods Subcutaneous (SAT) and visceral adipose tissue (VAT) samples were collected from patients who underwent
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Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients receiving targeted temperature management J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-07 Qiu-Yan Li, Di-Guang Pan
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Development of a tool for monitoring the jaw-opening pace and preliminary comparison the pace between young and old ages J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-06 Yu-Hsin Chen, Wann-Yun Shieh, Yi-Fang Huang, Hsin-Yi Kathy Cheng, Chin-Man Wang
Objectives Studies have demonstrated that high-speed jaw-opening exercises are effective in improving swallowing function. However, there has been no objective tool available for monitoring jaw-opening pace. This study aimed to develop an objective tool for monitoring and validating jaw-opening pace and compare it between young and old ages from different age groups. Materials and methods A load cell
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Author response to JFMA-D-23-00821 (1) “Validation of Chinese version of an 11-item obstetric-specific quality of recovery questionnaire” J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-06 Wei-Han Chou, Chun-Yu Wu
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Management of cell processing unit for cell therapy techniques in Taiwan J. Formos. Med. Assoc. (IF 3.2) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 Pen-Hui Yin, Wen-Hsiu Chiu, Ying-Hua Chen, Lan-Hui Chih
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