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View article: Exploration of complex physical and chemical processes of a severe haze episode over central Taiwan
Exploration of complex physical and chemical processes of a severe haze episode over central Taiwan Open
Nitrate is one of the significant inorganic aerosols and is frequently experienced as the dominant component during air quality events in central Taiwan. This study examined a haze event with unprecedented PM2.5 levels and peake…
View article: Environmental risk factors for chronic kidney disease of non-traditional causes in tropical coastal areas: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Environmental risk factors for chronic kidney disease of non-traditional causes in tropical coastal areas: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Chronic kidney disease of non-traditional etiology (CKDnt) is a neglected tropical disease prevalent in tropical coastal areas. First reported in the 1990s along the Pacific coast of Central America, its spread to other regions …
View article: Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic: opportunities and challenges to leverage investments in HIV, tuberculosis and malaria for pandemic preparedness and response
Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic: opportunities and challenges to leverage investments in HIV, tuberculosis and malaria for pandemic preparedness and response Open
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic strained public health infrastructure in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), leading them to leverage resources of existing public health programmes including HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and malari…
View article: Impaired kidney function among young healthcare workers with long working hours and night work
Impaired kidney function among young healthcare workers with long working hours and night work Open
OBJECTIVES: We aimed to evaluate the association between long working hours, night work, and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) among young healthcare workers. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective cohort study among healthcare wo…
View article: Lessons Learned from the Covid-19 Pandemic: Opportunities and Challenges to Leverage the Global Fund Investments in HIV, Tuberculosis, and Malaria for Pandemic Preparedness and Response
Lessons Learned from the Covid-19 Pandemic: Opportunities and Challenges to Leverage the Global Fund Investments in HIV, Tuberculosis, and Malaria for Pandemic Preparedness and Response Open
View article: Epidemiology and risk factors of Japanese encephalitis in Taiwan, 2010–2022
Epidemiology and risk factors of Japanese encephalitis in Taiwan, 2010–2022 Open
Introduction Taiwan introduced a two-dose inactivated Japanese encephalitis (JE) mouse brain-derived (JE-MB) vaccine into routine childhood immunization in 1968, with booster vaccination implemented in 1974 and 1983. In 2017, JE-MB vaccine…
View article: Relationship of Long Working Hours and Early Chronic Kidney Disease: A Retrospective Cohort Study in Taiwan
Relationship of Long Working Hours and Early Chronic Kidney Disease: A Retrospective Cohort Study in Taiwan Open
View article: Revealing the association between metabolic pattern and heat stress exposure in farmers by nuclear magnetic resonance
Revealing the association between metabolic pattern and heat stress exposure in farmers by nuclear magnetic resonance Open
View article: COVID-19 public health surveillance and response in Taiwan: From containment to mitigation
COVID-19 public health surveillance and response in Taiwan: From containment to mitigation Open
Taiwan learned from its 2003 SARS experience and established multiple surveillance systems to be able to detect and respond to COVID-19. With the find, test, trace, isolate, and support (FTTIS) strategy, Taiwan was successful in containing…
View article: Epidemiology and risk factors of Japanese encephalitis in Taiwan, 2010–2022
Epidemiology and risk factors of Japanese encephalitis in Taiwan, 2010–2022 Open
Introduction Taiwan introduced a two-dose inactivated Japanese encephalitis (JE) mouse brain- derived (JE-MB) vaccine into routine childhood immunization in 1968, with booster vaccination implemented in 1974 and 1983. In 2017, JE-MB vaccin…
View article: Air quality deterioration episode associated with typhoon over the complex topographic environment in central Taiwan
Air quality deterioration episode associated with typhoon over the complex topographic environment in central Taiwan Open
Air pollution is typically at its lowest in Taiwan during summer. The mean concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, and daytime ozone (08:00–17:00 LST) during summer (June–August) over central Taiwan are 35–40 µg m-3, 18…
View article: Effects of transport on a biomass burning plume from Indochina during EMeRGe-Asia identified by WRF-Chem
Effects of transport on a biomass burning plume from Indochina during EMeRGe-Asia identified by WRF-Chem Open
The Indochina biomass burning (BB) season in springtime has a substantial environmental impact on the surrounding areas in Asia. In this study, we evaluated the environmental impact of a major long-range BB transport event on 19 March 2018…
View article: Epidemiological investigation of the first locally acquired case of COVID-19 identified by influenza surveillance—Taiwan, February 2020
Epidemiological investigation of the first locally acquired case of COVID-19 identified by influenza surveillance—Taiwan, February 2020 Open
We recommend enhancing COVID-19 surveillance by testing patients with influenza-like illness. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, we recommend using appropriate personal protective equipment when in close contact with patients who present w…
View article: Gender differences in risk exposures for acute hepatitis C infection in Taiwan: a nationwide case–control study
Gender differences in risk exposures for acute hepatitis C infection in Taiwan: a nationwide case–control study Open
View article: Comment on acp-2022-517
Comment on acp-2022-517 Open
Abstract. The Indochina biomass burning (BB) season in springtime has a substantial environmental impact on the surrounding areas in Asia. In this study, we evaluated the environmental impact of a major long-range BB trans…
View article: Comment on acp-2022-517
Comment on acp-2022-517 Open
Abstract. The Indochina biomass burning (BB) season in springtime has a substantial environmental impact on the surrounding areas in Asia. In this study, we evaluated the environmental impact of a major long-range BB trans…
View article: A 40-year follow-up study of liver cancer risk in Taiwan:An age-period-cohort analysis and joinpoint regression analysis
A 40-year follow-up study of liver cancer risk in Taiwan:An age-period-cohort analysis and joinpoint regression analysis Open
Objectives Malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile ducts is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality in Taiwan. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of age, period, and birth cohort on liver and intrahepa…
View article: Supplementary material to "Effects of transport on a biomass burning plume from Indochina during EMeRGe-Asia identified by WRF-Chem"
Supplementary material to "Effects of transport on a biomass burning plume from Indochina during EMeRGe-Asia identified by WRF-Chem" Open
View article: Effects of transport on a biomass burning plume from Indochina during EMeRGe-Asia identified by WRF-Chem
Effects of transport on a biomass burning plume from Indochina during EMeRGe-Asia identified by WRF-Chem Open
The Indochina biomass burning (BB) season in springtime has a substantial environmental impact on the surrounding areas in Asia. In this study, we evaluated the environmental impact of a major long-range BB transport event on 19 March 2018…
View article: Mobile COVID-19 Screening Units: Heat Stress and Kidney Function Among Health Care Workers
Mobile COVID-19 Screening Units: Heat Stress and Kidney Function Among Health Care Workers Open
View article: Accelerometer-based prediction of ground reaction force in head-out water exercise with different exercise intensity countermovement jump
Accelerometer-based prediction of ground reaction force in head-out water exercise with different exercise intensity countermovement jump Open
View article: Accuracy of the Electronic Nose Breath Tests in Clinical Application: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Accuracy of the Electronic Nose Breath Tests in Clinical Application: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
(1) Background: An electronic nose applies a sensor array to detect volatile biomarkers in exhaled breath to diagnose diseases. The overall diagnostic accuracy remains unknown. The objective of this review was to provide an estimate of the…
View article: Air quality deterioration episode associated with a typhoon over the complex topographic environment in central Taiwan
Air quality deterioration episode associated with a typhoon over the complex topographic environment in central Taiwan Open
Air pollution is typically at its lowest in Taiwan during summer. The mean concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, and daytime ozone (08:00–17:00 LST) during summer (June–August) over central Taiwan were 35–40 µg m−3, 18–22 µg m−3, and 30–42 ppb, r…
View article: Effects of Different Seat Pressures and Rowing Cadences on Muscle Oxygenation and Physiological Parameter Responses
Effects of Different Seat Pressures and Rowing Cadences on Muscle Oxygenation and Physiological Parameter Responses Open
This study investigated the effects of rowing with different seat cushion and cadence conditions on oxyhemoglobin (O2Hb) and total hemoglobin (tHb) levels of the erector spinae (ES) as well as the effects on heart rate (HR) and ratings of …
View article: RF-187 Night shift work increases the risk of diabetes: a 17-year follow-up cohort study among Asian healthcare workers
RF-187 Night shift work increases the risk of diabetes: a 17-year follow-up cohort study among Asian healthcare workers Open
Introduction In East Asian countries with highly developed economies, the prevalence of diabetes is rapidly increasing. Long working hours and shift work are suspected to be important risk factors in East Asia. A long-term follow-up study …
View article: Comment on acp-2021-204
Comment on acp-2021-204 Open
Abstract. Air pollution is typically at its lowest in Taiwan during summer. The mean concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, and daytime ozone (08:00â17:00âLST) during summer (Jun…
View article: Air quality deterioration episode associated with typhoon over the complex topographic environment in central Taiwan
Air quality deterioration episode associated with typhoon over the complex topographic environment in central Taiwan Open
Air pollution is typically at its lowest in Taiwan during summer. The mean concentrations of PM10, PM2.5, and daytime ozone (08:00–17:00 LST) during summer (June–August) over central Taiwan are 35–40 µg/m3, 18–22 µg/m3, and 30–42 ppb, resp…
View article: Epidemiology of the first 100 cases of COVID-19 in Taiwan and its implications on outbreak control
Epidemiology of the first 100 cases of COVID-19 in Taiwan and its implications on outbreak control Open
View article: Clinical Efficacy of Modified Weekly Pulmonary Rehabilitation Training Program Between COPD and Non-COPD Patients - A Pilot Study
Clinical Efficacy of Modified Weekly Pulmonary Rehabilitation Training Program Between COPD and Non-COPD Patients - A Pilot Study Open
View article: Early Introduction of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 into Europe
Early Introduction of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 into Europe Open
Early infections with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in Europe were detected in travelers from Wuhan, China, in January 2020. In 1 tour group, 5 of 30 members were ill; 3 cases were laboratory confirmed. In addition, a hea…