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View article: Impact of COVID-19 on cervical cancer screening: A cohort study
Impact of COVID-19 on cervical cancer screening: A cohort study Open
The COVID-19 pandemic is associated with increased abnormal Pap smear rates and a substantial reduction of total screened volume. The study highlights the value of proactive measures-such as implementing mobile vehicle screenings for the h…
View article: Clustering of Lifestyle Behaviors and Their Association With Risk of Metabolic Syndrome Among Adults in Taiwan: Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study
Clustering of Lifestyle Behaviors and Their Association With Risk of Metabolic Syndrome Among Adults in Taiwan: Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a multifaceted health condition influenced by physiological and lifestyle factors, leading to increased risks of cardiovascular disease and other chronic health issues. Lifestyle behaviors often mani…
View article: Effects of aging and risk-taking behaviors on fatal injuries among old motorcyclists in Taiwan: Evidence from 2011 to 2022
Effects of aging and risk-taking behaviors on fatal injuries among old motorcyclists in Taiwan: Evidence from 2011 to 2022 Open
Background and objectives Fatality rates of motor vehicle crashes among the old population have risen, primarily in association with age-related declines in health and functional abilities. Comparatively little research has been conducted …
View article: The national games experience in Taiwan: a retrospective review of mass-gathering sports events from 2017 to 2021
The national games experience in Taiwan: a retrospective review of mass-gathering sports events from 2017 to 2021 Open
Mass gatherings, particularly in the context of sporting events, pose distinct public health challenges, particularly regarding the medical needs of athletes. Despite the critical role of on-site medical care in reducing hospital transfers…
View article: Combination of reverse shock index and simplified motor score as a strong discriminator of trauma outcomes
Combination of reverse shock index and simplified motor score as a strong discriminator of trauma outcomes Open
Compared with the shock index, modified shock index, and rSI-GCSM, rSI-sMS is a more accurate field triage scoring system for discriminating in-hospital mortality, ICU admissions, prolonged ICU stay, and prolonged hospital stays in patient…
View article: Risk factors for overtaking, rear-end, and door crashes involving bicycles in the United Kingdom: Revisited and reanalysed
Risk factors for overtaking, rear-end, and door crashes involving bicycles in the United Kingdom: Revisited and reanalysed Open
Background and objective Relevant research has provided valuable insights into risk factors for bicycle crashes at intersections. However, few studies have focused explicitly on three common types of bicycle crashes on road segments: overt…
View article: Stem Cell–Based Therapies via Different Administration Route for Stroke: A Meta-analysis of Comparative Studies
Stem Cell–Based Therapies via Different Administration Route for Stroke: A Meta-analysis of Comparative Studies Open
Stroke, a neurological condition from compromised cerebral blood perfusion, remains a major global cause of mortality and disability. Conventional therapies like tissue plasminogen activator are limited by narrow therapeutic windows and po…
View article: A population-based study on meteorological conditions in association with motor vehicle collisions among people with type 2 diabetes
A population-based study on meteorological conditions in association with motor vehicle collisions among people with type 2 diabetes Open
These findings suggest that drivers with type 2 diabetes should exercise greater caution on days with extreme temperatures or in days with lesser rainfall, as these conditions may elevate MVC risk.
View article: Efficacy of the Protocol for Trauma Team Activation in Taipei: A Retrospective Study
Efficacy of the Protocol for Trauma Team Activation in Taipei: A Retrospective Study Open
Introduction: Trauma triage is the use of trauma assessment for prioritizing patients for treatment or transport by injury severity. According to Taiwan Public Health Report, accidents and their adverse events were the sixth leading cause …
View article: Efficacy of the protocol for trauma team activation in Taipei: A retrospective study
Efficacy of the protocol for trauma team activation in Taipei: A retrospective study Open
Purpose Trauma triage is the use of trauma assessment for prioritizing patients for treatment or transport by injury severity. Accidents and their adverse events were the sixth leading cause of death and accounted for over 7,000 casualties…
View article: An efficiency education strategy for schoolchildren: ''Call-for-Assistance''- an observational study
An efficiency education strategy for schoolchildren: ''Call-for-Assistance''- an observational study Open
Background: To improve the survival rate of patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, the World Health Organization has promoted the Kids Save Lives programme to train school children in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). However, no…
View article: Ovatodiolide and antrocin synergistically inhibit the stemness and metastatic potential of hepatocellular carcinoma via impairing ribosome biogenesis and modulating ERK/Akt-mTOR signaling axis
Ovatodiolide and antrocin synergistically inhibit the stemness and metastatic potential of hepatocellular carcinoma via impairing ribosome biogenesis and modulating ERK/Akt-mTOR signaling axis Open
Activation of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and PI3K signaling confers resistance against sorafenib, a mainstay treatment for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Antrocin and ovatodiolide constitute as the most potent second…
View article: Cancer-Associated Exosomal CBFB Facilitates the Aggressive Phenotype, Evasion of Oxidative Stress, and Preferential Predisposition to Bone Prometastatic Factor of Breast Cancer Progression
Cancer-Associated Exosomal CBFB Facilitates the Aggressive Phenotype, Evasion of Oxidative Stress, and Preferential Predisposition to Bone Prometastatic Factor of Breast Cancer Progression Open
Background. Despite therapeutic advancements, metastasis remains a major cause in breast cancer-specific mortality. Breast cancer cells are susceptible to oxidative damage and exhibit high levels of oxidative stress, including protein dama…
View article: Screening for Poor Self-Reported Sleep Quality at 12 Weeks in Post-Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Using the HF–Age–Gender (HAG) Index
Screening for Poor Self-Reported Sleep Quality at 12 Weeks in Post-Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Using the HF–Age–Gender (HAG) Index Open
To identify a screening tool for poor self-reported sleep quality at 12 weeks according to non-invasive measurements and patients’ characteristics in the first week after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), data from 473 mTBI participants …
View article: Comparison of Dizziness Factors for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Patients with and without Dizziness: A Factor Analysis and Propensity Score Model Study
Comparison of Dizziness Factors for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Patients with and without Dizziness: A Factor Analysis and Propensity Score Model Study Open
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) causes major socioeconomic problems worldwide. In the United States, nearly three-quarters of patients with TBI have mild TBI (mTBI). 32% of these patients may develop dizziness. In this study, we analyzed the …
View article: Risk Values of Weight and Body Mass Index for Chest Wall Thickness in Patients Requiring Needle Thoracostomy Decompression
Risk Values of Weight and Body Mass Index for Chest Wall Thickness in Patients Requiring Needle Thoracostomy Decompression Open
Introduction. Emergency decompression is needed in patients with tension pneumothorax, a life-threatening condition. The catheter-based needle thoracostomy was suggested using a 5 cm catheter inserted into the 2nd intercostal space (ICS) a…
View article: Association between Sleep Deprivation in Caregivers and Risk of Injury among Toddlers: A Propensity Score Analysis
Association between Sleep Deprivation in Caregivers and Risk of Injury among Toddlers: A Propensity Score Analysis Open
Introduction . Unintentional injury remains the leading cause of death in children worldwide. Adequate parental supervision is a crucial strategy for preventing injury. Many factors, such as a large family size, poor socioeconomic status, …
View article: Incidences of Hypothyroidism Associated With Surgical Procedures for Thyroid Disorders: A Nationwide Population-Based Study
Incidences of Hypothyroidism Associated With Surgical Procedures for Thyroid Disorders: A Nationwide Population-Based Study Open
Background and Aim: Limited information available about different types of thyroid surgeries with risk for postoperative hypothyroidism. This study aimed to investigate the risk of developing early and late-onset postoperative hypothyroidi…
View article: Walking against or with traffic? Evaluating pedestrian fatalities and head injuries in Taiwan
Walking against or with traffic? Evaluating pedestrian fatalities and head injuries in Taiwan Open
Background Allowing contraflow cycling on one-way streets has been reported to reduce crash risks in Belgium and the United Kingdom. Similarly, walking against traffic on roadways without sidewalks substantially improves pedestrian safety.…
View article: Population-based case–control study of the effect of sun glare on pedestrian fatalities in Taiwan
Population-based case–control study of the effect of sun glare on pedestrian fatalities in Taiwan Open
Objectives Sun glare is a serious driving hazard and increases crash risks. Relatively few studies have examined the effects of sun glare on pedestrian fatalities, given that a crash has occurred. The primary objective of this study was to…
View article: Psychometric Evaluation of Anxiety, Depression, and Sleep Quality after a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Longitudinal Study
Psychometric Evaluation of Anxiety, Depression, and Sleep Quality after a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Longitudinal Study Open
Introduction . Over 1 million mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) cases are reported annually worldwide and may result in cognitive, physical, and emotional deterioration; depression; anxiety; and sleep problems. However, studies on long-te…
View article: Training or Battling a Monster of a Location-Based Augmented-Reality Game While Descending Stairs: An Observational Study of Inattentional Blindness and Deafness and Risk-Taking Inclinations
Training or Battling a Monster of a Location-Based Augmented-Reality Game While Descending Stairs: An Observational Study of Inattentional Blindness and Deafness and Risk-Taking Inclinations Open
Several emerging smartphone location-based augmented-reality (AR) games require three primary tasks: training or battling a monster, capturing a monster, and searching for a monster, which involve different levels of perceptual load. Using…
View article: Association Between Acid-Sensing Ion Channel 3 Gene Variants and Balance Impairment in People With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Association Between Acid-Sensing Ion Channel 3 Gene Variants and Balance Impairment in People With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Open
Introduction: Dizziness and balance impairment are common symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Acid-sensing ion channel 3 (ASIC3) is expressed in the vestibular and proprioceptive systems and associated with balance functions. H…
View article: Characteristics and outcomes of “Do Not Resuscitate” patients admitted to the emergency department–Intensive care unit
Characteristics and outcomes of “Do Not Resuscitate” patients admitted to the emergency department–Intensive care unit Open
Our study found that 50% of patients with prior DNR on ICU admission survived to discharge, indicating that aggressive care is not definitely futile. Further prospective studies are required to evaluate the cost-effectiveness and patients'…
View article: Increased long-term risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with carbon monoxide poisoning: A population-based study in Taiwan
Increased long-term risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with carbon monoxide poisoning: A population-based study in Taiwan Open
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View article: Increased Long-Term Risk of Dementia in Patients With Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Increased Long-Term Risk of Dementia in Patients With Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Open
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning may cause toxicity of the central nervous system and heart. However, the association between CO poisoning and long-term dementia risk remains unestablished. We investigated the incidence of dementia in patien…