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View article: The role of heart rate variability in acute mountain sickness: A meta-analysis
The role of heart rate variability in acute mountain sickness: A meta-analysis Open
Background: Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is associated with symptoms arising from an individual’s failure to acclimatize to high-altitude environments characterized by hypobaric hypoxia. Heart rate variability (HRV) has been proposed as a…
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: 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: 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: Pomalidomide Improves Motor Behavioral Deficits and Protects Cerebral Cortex and Striatum Against Neurodegeneration Through a Reduction of Oxidative/Nitrosative Damages and Neuroinflammation After Traumatic Brain Injury
Pomalidomide Improves Motor Behavioral Deficits and Protects Cerebral Cortex and Striatum Against Neurodegeneration Through a Reduction of Oxidative/Nitrosative Damages and Neuroinflammation After Traumatic Brain Injury Open
Neuronal damage resulting from traumatic brain injury (TBI) causes disruption of neuronal projections and neurotransmission that contribute to behavioral deficits. Cellular generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen …
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: Correlation of Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 With Cognitive Functions in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Patients
Correlation of Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 With Cognitive Functions in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Open
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a prevalent health concern with variable recovery trajectories, necessitating reliable prognostic markers. Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) emerges as a potential candidate because of its role in c…
View article: Performance of novice intubators in using direct laryngoscope with 3 stylets on a manikin model
Performance of novice intubators in using direct laryngoscope with 3 stylets on a manikin model Open
Background: Tracheal intubation is an important clinical skill for medical students and junior residents (novice intubators). They are usually trained to use a direct laryngoscope (DL) with straight-to-cuff styletted tracheal tubes first. …
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: Measurement of resilience potential - development of a resilience assessment grid for emergency departments
Measurement of resilience potential - development of a resilience assessment grid for emergency departments Open
The ED-RAG represents a snapshot of EDs'resilience under specific conditions. It might be performed multiple times by a single hospital to monitor the directions and contents of improvement that can supplement conventional safety managemen…
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: 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: 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: Significance of Balance Test in Assessing Emotional Aspect of Dizziness in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Patients
Significance of Balance Test in Assessing Emotional Aspect of Dizziness in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Open
Background: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is the major cause of neurobehavioral disorder. It often causes persistent and progressive symptoms, such as mental disorder, dizziness and balance problems. The relationship between subjectiv…
View article: Sleep Duration and Sleep Quality following Acute Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Propensity Score Analysis
Sleep Duration and Sleep Quality following Acute Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Propensity Score Analysis Open
Introduction . Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) has been widely studied and the effects of injury can be long term or even lifelong. This research aims to characterize the sleep problems of patients following acute mTBI. Methods . A tota…