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View article: Outcomes after cytoreductive radical prostatectomy for de novo metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer: survival and time to treatment intensification in a retrospective cohort
Outcomes after cytoreductive radical prostatectomy for de novo metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer: survival and time to treatment intensification in a retrospective cohort Open
Purpose: To evaluate whether cytoreductive radical prostatectomy (CRP) confers benefit beyond contemporary systemic therapy in men with de novo metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC). Methods:Single-center retrospective cohor…
View article: Inhibition of LncRNA Kcnq1ot1 suppresses hypoxia-induced pyroptosis of H9C2 cells by regulating miR-27b-3p
Inhibition of LncRNA Kcnq1ot1 suppresses hypoxia-induced pyroptosis of H9C2 cells by regulating miR-27b-3p Open
Background Heart failure (HF) is a major cardiovascular disease with high mortality worldwide, whose pathophysiology is multifaceted. Hypoxia has emerged as a critical factor contributing to the progression of heart failure. We aimed to ex…
View article: Mitochondrial-dependent apoptosis and STAT3 activation induced by oxidative stress in pemphigus vulgaris
Mitochondrial-dependent apoptosis and STAT3 activation induced by oxidative stress in pemphigus vulgaris Open
In the context of Pemphigus Vulgaris (PV), an autoimmune skin disorder, our study explores the intricate relationship between dyslipidemia, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial-dependent apoptosis in PV. We investigated lipid profiles in PV…
View article: Systemic immune-inflammatory biomarkers combined with the CRP-albumin-lymphocyte index predict surgical site infection following posterior lumbar spinal fusion: a retrospective study using machine learning
Systemic immune-inflammatory biomarkers combined with the CRP-albumin-lymphocyte index predict surgical site infection following posterior lumbar spinal fusion: a retrospective study using machine learning Open
Objectives Emerging systemic immune-inflammatory biomarkers demonstrate potential for predicting postoperative complications. This study develops machine learning models to assess the combined predictive value of Aggregate Index of Systemi…
View article: Vascular Embolism After Dull Needle Injection of Hyaluronic Acid Into Glabellar Wrinkles in Preformed Subdermal Tunnels: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Vascular Embolism After Dull Needle Injection of Hyaluronic Acid Into Glabellar Wrinkles in Preformed Subdermal Tunnels: A Case Report and Review of the Literature Open
Background More and more people inject fillers to fill their glabellar wrinkles, and complications are on the rise. Case Presentation A 36‐year‐old woman was given a local infiltration anesthetic, and then a 22G sharp needle with an empty …
View article: Gender disparities in bladder cancer: A population-based study on life expectancy and health spending in Asia
Gender disparities in bladder cancer: A population-based study on life expectancy and health spending in Asia Open
Background The aim of this study was to elucidate the disparities in life expectancy, loss-of-life expectancy, and lifetime medical expenditure between sexes in patients with bladder cancer. Methods In this retrospective study, we used thr…
View article: Comprehensive analysis of prostate cancer life expectancy, loss of life expectancy, and healthcare expenditures: Taiwan national cohort study spanning 2008 to 2019
Comprehensive analysis of prostate cancer life expectancy, loss of life expectancy, and healthcare expenditures: Taiwan national cohort study spanning 2008 to 2019 Open
Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide and the 5th leading cause of death from cancer for men in Taiwan. The incidence of synchronous metastatic PCa in Taiwan is higher than U.S. and Europe. We aim to …
View article: A call to action: Integrating PSA screening into Taiwan’s National Health Insurance to safeguard men’s health
A call to action: Integrating PSA screening into Taiwan’s National Health Insurance to safeguard men’s health Open
View article: Preliminary experience with the aquablation waterjet for Enlarged prostate treatment in Taiwan: A retrospective study
Preliminary experience with the aquablation waterjet for Enlarged prostate treatment in Taiwan: A retrospective study Open
Background: Aquablation (AquaBeam, PROCEPT BioRobotics, CA, USA), which utilizes machine-controlled water jets to ablate the prostate tissue, is a new technology that was approved for urologic surgery in Taiwan in May 2022. Objectives: Thi…
View article: High-Intensity Focus Ultrasound Ablation in Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review
High-Intensity Focus Ultrasound Ablation in Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review Open
Background/Objectives: Prostate cancer (PCa) outcomes vary significantly across risk groups. In early-stage localized PCa, the functional outcomes following radical prostatectomy (RP) can be severe, prompting increased interest in focal th…
View article: Author Correction: Geriatric nutritional risk index as a prognostic marker for patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma receiving radical nephroureterectomy
Author Correction: Geriatric nutritional risk index as a prognostic marker for patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma receiving radical nephroureterectomy Open
View article: Management of patients with advanced prostate cancer: Report of the Taiwan Advanced Prostate Cancer Consensus Conference 2022
Management of patients with advanced prostate cancer: Report of the Taiwan Advanced Prostate Cancer Consensus Conference 2022 Open
The landscape for advanced prostate cancer has significantly evolved over the past decade. However, there remains a notable lack of robust evidence across various facets of clinical practice. The Taiwan Urological Association organized the…
View article: Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage Combined with Blood Biomarkers Predicts Poor Wound Healing After Posterior Lumbar Spinal Fusion: A Machine Learning Analysis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage Combined with Blood Biomarkers Predicts Poor Wound Healing After Posterior Lumbar Spinal Fusion: A Machine Learning Analysis Open
SLSI, albumin, postoperative glucose, CSFL, NEU and CRP were identified as significant risk factors for PWH after posterior lumbar spinal fusion. The developed prediction model exhibited excellent predictive accuracy and usefulness.
View article: Clinical relevance of protein-truncating variants of germline DNA repair genes in prostate cancer
Clinical relevance of protein-truncating variants of germline DNA repair genes in prostate cancer Open
PTVs may assist in guiding treatment and early screening in PCa, while population-specific data for pathogenic variants are still being amassed.
View article: Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage Combined with Blood Biomarkers Predicts Poor Wound Healing After Posterior Lumbar Spinal Fusion: A Machine Learning Analysis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage Combined with Blood Biomarkers Predicts Poor Wound Healing After Posterior Lumbar Spinal Fusion: A Machine Learning Analysis Open
Objective The objective of this study aimed to investigate the risk factors for poor wound healing (PWH) after posterior lumbar spinal fusion. Thus, our primary aim is to using machine learning identify these risk factors and construct a c…
View article: Comprehensive analysis of prostate cancer life expectancy, loss of life expectancy, and healthcare expenditures: Taiwan national cohort study spanning 2008 to 2019
Comprehensive analysis of prostate cancer life expectancy, loss of life expectancy, and healthcare expenditures: Taiwan national cohort study spanning 2008 to 2019 Open
Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide and the 5th leading cause of death from cancer for men in Taiwan. The incidence of synchronous metastatic PCa in Taiwan is higher than U.S. and Europe. We aim to …
View article: Recent advances in antileishmanial drugs: New leishmaniasis medicine through repurposing approach
Recent advances in antileishmanial drugs: New leishmaniasis medicine through repurposing approach Open
Leishmania is a parasitic protozoan belonging to the family Trypanosomatidae. Leishmaniasis, caused by infection with Leishmania parasites, can manifest in three primary forms: cutaneous, mucocutaneous, and visceral. Approximately 2 millio…
View article: Comparative analysis of novel hormonal agents in non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: A Taiwanese perspective
Comparative analysis of novel hormonal agents in non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: A Taiwanese perspective Open
Background Non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC) is an asymptomatic condition with the potential to progress to metastasis. Novel hormonal agents (NHAs) are currently considered the gold standard treatment for nmCRPC…
View article: A case report on the atypical metastatic pathway of prostate cancer to the kidney and stomach
A case report on the atypical metastatic pathway of prostate cancer to the kidney and stomach Open
View article: Concurrent occurrence of adenocarcinoma and urothelial carcinoma of the prostate gland: A case report
Concurrent occurrence of adenocarcinoma and urothelial carcinoma of the prostate gland: A case report Open
BACKGROUND Adenocarcinoma is the most common subtype of prostate cancer. Prostatic urothelial carcinoma (UC) typically originates from the prostatic urethra. The concurrent occurrence of adenocarcinoma and UC of the prostate gland is uncom…
View article: Giant adrenal schwannoma – A case report and literature review
Giant adrenal schwannoma – A case report and literature review Open
View article: An Approach to Evaluate Healthcare Service Quality by Incorporating Linguistic Assessment and Computing
An Approach to Evaluate Healthcare Service Quality by Incorporating Linguistic Assessment and Computing Open
The quality of healthcare services is a very important indicator of social welfare in developed and emerging countries. Good quality levels are critical to ensuring patient safety, improving health outcomes, increasing patient satisfaction…
View article: Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy by the Hugo Robotic-Assisted Surgery (RAS) System and the da Vinci System: A Comparison between the Two Platforms
Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy by the Hugo Robotic-Assisted Surgery (RAS) System and the da Vinci System: A Comparison between the Two Platforms Open
Objective: In a previous study, we proved that an experienced urologist is more likely to adapt to the Hugo RAS system. Based on this, we further examine various parameters in this study. Parameters included in this study consisted of cons…
View article: The impact of squamous cell transformation on the prognosis of patients treated with radical nephroureterectomy
The impact of squamous cell transformation on the prognosis of patients treated with radical nephroureterectomy Open
View article: Tungs’ Medical Journal is indexed in the Directory of Open Access Journals
Tungs’ Medical Journal is indexed in the Directory of Open Access Journals Open
On behalf of the editorial team, we are pleased to announce that Tungs' Medical Journal (TMJ) has been newly included in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)[1]. Consequently, articles published from volume 18 (2024) onward will be…
View article: Comparative evaluation of slide scanners, scan settings, and cytopreparations for digital urine cytology
Comparative evaluation of slide scanners, scan settings, and cytopreparations for digital urine cytology Open
View article: Robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy using hugo RAS system: The pioneer experience in Taiwan and Northeast Asia
Robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy using hugo RAS system: The pioneer experience in Taiwan and Northeast Asia Open
Background Among the novel robotic platforms, the Hugo RAS system is the second most studied platform, next to the da Vinci system, and we aim to address our experiences in radical prostatectomy (RP) with the Hugo RAS system. Methods We re…
View article: Robotic partial nephrectomy for renal tumor: The pentafecta outcomes of a single surgeon experience
Robotic partial nephrectomy for renal tumor: The pentafecta outcomes of a single surgeon experience Open
Robotic PN is a safe and effective approach for patients with renal tumor that can preserve most renal function and achieve oncological control. Pentafecta criteria can be used to more clearly define the surgical outcome of RAPN.
View article: Theranostic Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: Things Understood and Not Understood
Theranostic Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: Things Understood and Not Understood Open
Objective: This study aimed to explore the benefits of theranostic robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (T-RARP) for clinically highly suspicious prostate cancer (PCa) without proven biopsies. Material and Methods: Between February 2016 an…
View article: Effect of nocturia in patients with different severity of obstructive sleep apnea on polysomnography: A retrospective observational study
Effect of nocturia in patients with different severity of obstructive sleep apnea on polysomnography: A retrospective observational study Open