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View article: Factors Affecting the Health-Related Quality of Life in Taiwanese Adolescent Baseball Players: A Prospective Longitudinal Study
Factors Affecting the Health-Related Quality of Life in Taiwanese Adolescent Baseball Players: A Prospective Longitudinal Study Open
Background: Adolescent baseball players often experience throwing arm complaints from the repetitive activity of baseball, which can affect performance and overall well-being. More focus is needed on their psychological and social challeng…
View article: Comparative Analysis of Outcomes of Influenza and COVID-19 Admissions Among Children With Asthma: A Nationwide Retrospective Cohort Study Using the US National Readmissions Database
Comparative Analysis of Outcomes of Influenza and COVID-19 Admissions Among Children With Asthma: A Nationwide Retrospective Cohort Study Using the US National Readmissions Database Open
Background Asthma is a common chronic respiratory disease with increasing prevalence among children over the past few decades. It can cause significant respiratory symptoms and acute exacerbations, often requiring emergency care or hospita…
View article: Comparative Analysis of Outcomes of Influenza and COVID-19 Admissions Among Children With Asthma: A Nationwide Retrospective Cohort Study Using the US National Readmissions Database (Preprint)
Comparative Analysis of Outcomes of Influenza and COVID-19 Admissions Among Children With Asthma: A Nationwide Retrospective Cohort Study Using the US National Readmissions Database (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Asthma is a common chronic respiratory disease with increasing prevalence among children over the past few decades. It can cause significant respiratory symptoms and acute exacerbations, often requiring emergency care or hospit…
View article: Comparative Analysis of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, Bisphosphonate, and Wharton Jelly-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Preserving Bone and Cartilage Integrity and Modulating IL31, IL33, and BMP2 in the Cartilage of Ovariectomized Rat Model
Comparative Analysis of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, Bisphosphonate, and Wharton Jelly-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Preserving Bone and Cartilage Integrity and Modulating IL31, IL33, and BMP2 in the Cartilage of Ovariectomized Rat Model Open
Background: Osteoporosis (OP) is a chronic inflammatory bone disease characterized by reduced bone structure and strength, leading to increased fracture risk. Effective therapies targeting both bone and cartilage are limited. This study co…
View article: Clinical, sonographic, and molecular changes in calcific tendinitis of the shoulder following extracorporeal shockwave therapy: a prospective case–control study
Clinical, sonographic, and molecular changes in calcific tendinitis of the shoulder following extracorporeal shockwave therapy: a prospective case–control study Open
Background: Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is the primary treatment for calcific tendinitis of the shoulders, but what are the effects of clinical, sonographic, and molecular markers following ESWT in treating calcific tendinitis …
View article: Enhancement of hyaline cartilage and subchondral bone regeneration in a rat osteochondral defect model through focused extracorporeal shockwave therapy
Enhancement of hyaline cartilage and subchondral bone regeneration in a rat osteochondral defect model through focused extracorporeal shockwave therapy Open
Aims To explore the efficacy of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) in the treatment of osteochondral defect (OCD), and its effects on the levels of transforming growth factor (TGF)-β, bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)-2, -3, -4, -5, an…
View article: Prognostic factors of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in the treatment of nonunion in long bones: a retrospective study
Prognostic factors of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in the treatment of nonunion in long bones: a retrospective study Open
Background: Nonunion of long bone fractures is a significant complication following surgical fixation, with an incidence ranging from 5 to 10%. Surgical intervention is the standard treatment for nonunions, but it may come with potential c…
View article: All Medical Workers Together: For a More Resilient Community
All Medical Workers Together: For a More Resilient Community Open
View article: Predictive factors of false-negative rapid influenza diagnostic tests among adults admitted to the emergency department with influenza-like illness
Predictive factors of false-negative rapid influenza diagnostic tests among adults admitted to the emergency department with influenza-like illness Open
Background: In this hospital-based cohort study, we evaluated the accuracy of rapid influenza diagnostic tests (RIDTs) and explored factors affecting their results. Methods: Patients with influenza-like illnesses (ILI) visiting the emergen…
View article: Increasing and high prevalence of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in acute ischemic stroke in Taiwan
Increasing and high prevalence of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in acute ischemic stroke in Taiwan Open
OSA is highly prevalent among patients with ischemic stroke in the acute stage, and those aged ≥65 years had a significantly increased risk of moderate to severe OSA. In clinical practice, routine PSG screening of OSA may be necessary amon…
View article: Factors Affecting Self-Harm- or Violence-Related Urgent Psychiatric Consultation During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Taiwan
Factors Affecting Self-Harm- or Violence-Related Urgent Psychiatric Consultation During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Taiwan Open
Patient's demographic data, but not the pandemic itself, may be responsible for the changes in self-harm- and violence-related UPCs during the pandemic.
View article: Correction to: Changes in self-harm- and violence-related urgent psychiatric consultation in the emergency department during the different stages of the COVID-19 pandemic
Correction to: Changes in self-harm- and violence-related urgent psychiatric consultation in the emergency department during the different stages of the COVID-19 pandemic Open
View article: The Sonoelastography and Functional Outcome of Upper Extremity after Kinesiotaping on the Spastic Forearm in Patients with Subacute Stroke
The Sonoelastography and Functional Outcome of Upper Extremity after Kinesiotaping on the Spastic Forearm in Patients with Subacute Stroke Open
Objectives . This study is aimed at exploring the feasibility of sonoelastography on muscle stiffness of spastic forearm and evaluating the improvement of functional performance in patients with poststroke spasticity (PSS) after receiving …
View article: Clinical outcomes and maternal associated conditions between antepartum and postpartum-onset of peripartum cardiomyopathy
Clinical outcomes and maternal associated conditions between antepartum and postpartum-onset of peripartum cardiomyopathy Open
In conclusion, PPCM commonly occurred around 35 weeks of gestation, ranged from 26 to 40 weeks. Additionally, there were risks of early preterm and low Apgar scores in women with antepartum-onset of PPCM.
View article: Effects of Branched-Chain Amino Acids on Patients Undergoing Hepatic Intervention: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Effects of Branched-Chain Amino Acids on Patients Undergoing Hepatic Intervention: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Open
BACKGROUND: The benefits of branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) administration after hepatic intervention in patients with liver diseases remains unclear. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effects of BCAA on p…
View article: Changes in self-harm- and violence-related urgent psychiatric consultation in the emergency department during the different stages of the COVID-19 pandemic
Changes in self-harm- and violence-related urgent psychiatric consultation in the emergency department during the different stages of the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Background The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic significantly affected emergency department (ED) visits and urgent psychiatric consultation (UPC) seeking behavior in EDs. Our study explored the changes in UPCs during and after the pandemi…
View article: Outcomes With Multidisciplinary Cardiac Rehabilitation in Post-acute Systolic Heart Failure Patients—A Retrospective Propensity Score-Matched Study
Outcomes With Multidisciplinary Cardiac Rehabilitation in Post-acute Systolic Heart Failure Patients—A Retrospective Propensity Score-Matched Study Open
Background Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is recommended for patients with acute heart failure (HF). However, the results of outcome studies and meta-analyses on CR in post-acute care are varied. We aimed to assess the medium- to long-term im…
View article: Association between Spinal Cord Injury and Alcohol Dependence: A Population-Based Retrospective Cohort Study
Association between Spinal Cord Injury and Alcohol Dependence: A Population-Based Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating disorder. Alcohol abuse has been recognized as hindering SCI patients from rehabilitation, thus leading to longer length of days and poorer prognosis. This article aimed to investigate the associat…
View article: Does coracoclavicular augmentation additional to hook plate fixation provide benefits in acute unstable acromioclavicular dislocation? A meta-analysis
Does coracoclavicular augmentation additional to hook plate fixation provide benefits in acute unstable acromioclavicular dislocation? A meta-analysis Open
Background Acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) dislocation is a common shoulder injury. In treating acute unstable ACJ dislocation, a hook plate (HP) is a straightforward and popular option for ensuring proper reduction and rigid fixation while …
View article: Increased Risk of Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis in Patients With a Past History of Kawasaki Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses
Increased Risk of Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis in Patients With a Past History of Kawasaki Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses Open
Background: Allergic diseases are frequently observed in children with Kawasaki disease (KD). However, the evidence supporting the association between KD and allergies has been conflicting. The objective of the current study is to examine …
View article: On-Machine Measurement and Error Compensation for 6061 Aluminum Alloy Hexagonal Punch Using a Turn-Milling Machine
On-Machine Measurement and Error Compensation for 6061 Aluminum Alloy Hexagonal Punch Using a Turn-Milling Machine Open
For machining parts with complex shapes, consisting of computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools, different CNC machine tools will be used according to the machining method. If the workpiece is removed for off-machine measurement afte…
View article: Effectiveness of Different Wound Dressings in the Reduction of Blisters and Periprosthetic Joint Infection After Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Effectiveness of Different Wound Dressings in the Reduction of Blisters and Periprosthetic Joint Infection After Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis Open
View article: Making a Decision between Acute Appendicitis and Acute Gastroenteritis
Making a Decision between Acute Appendicitis and Acute Gastroenteritis Open
Acute appendicitis is one of the most common pediatric abdominal emergencies. Early diagnosis is vital for a positive outcome. However, it may initially present with diarrhea and vomiting, mimicking acute gastroenteritis, thus delaying pro…
View article: Effect of Botulinum Toxin A on Bladder Pain—Molecular Evidence and Animal Studies
Effect of Botulinum Toxin A on Bladder Pain—Molecular Evidence and Animal Studies Open
Botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) is a powerful neurotoxin with long-lasting activity that blocks muscle contractions. In addition to effects on neuromuscular junctions, BTX-A also plays a role in sensory feedback loops, suggesting the potentialit…
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View article: Efficacy of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on Calcified and Noncalcified Shoulder Tendinosis: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis
Efficacy of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on Calcified and Noncalcified Shoulder Tendinosis: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis Open
Background . Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) had been proved to be beneficial in calcific tendinosis; however, the treatment efficacy in noncalcific tendinosis of rotator cuff still remains controversial. The present study was to …
View article: Consensus Report on Controversial Use of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor in Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia under Taiwan National Health Insurance Regulations
Consensus Report on Controversial Use of 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor in Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia under Taiwan National Health Insurance Regulations Open
Introduction: Although the National Health Insurance regulations for 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor (5ARI) use is well documented, urologists and medical claims review committee members have sometimes felt confused when determining claims for…
View article: Decreased cerebral blood flow and improved cognitive function in patients with end-stage renal disease after peritoneal dialysis: An arterial spin-labelling study
Decreased cerebral blood flow and improved cognitive function in patients with end-stage renal disease after peritoneal dialysis: An arterial spin-labelling study Open
• In this study, ESRD patients before PD had cerebral hyperperfusion that was related to poorer executive function. • Post-PD patients performed better in some cognitive test domains than pre-PD patients did. • The degree of anaemia might …
View article: Effectiveness of ultrasound-guided vs direct approach corticosteroid injections for carpal tunnel syndrome: A double-blind randomized controlled trial
Effectiveness of ultrasound-guided vs direct approach corticosteroid injections for carpal tunnel syndrome: A double-blind randomized controlled trial Open
Both ultrasound-guided and direct approach corticosteroid injection protocols improved clinical symptoms and signs, physical function, and most electrodiagnostic parameters of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome throughout the follow-up p…
View article: Carrier dynamics of Mn-induced states in GaN thin films
Carrier dynamics of Mn-induced states in GaN thin films Open