Chih‐Wei Tseng
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: POS1123 Myositis Community Proposes a Framework to Guide Clinical Trials and Ensure Patient Safety during Influx of CAR-Based Therapies
POS1123 Myositis Community Proposes a Framework to Guide Clinical Trials and Ensure Patient Safety during Influx of CAR-Based Therapies Open
View article: A Retrospective Study on Biliary Cooling During Thermal Ablation of Central Liver Tumors in Taiwan
A Retrospective Study on Biliary Cooling During Thermal Ablation of Central Liver Tumors in Taiwan Open
Background: Thermal ablation of centrally located liver tumors carries an increased risk of bile duct injury due to their proximity to the biliary tree. We aim to evaluate whether biliary cooling using a nasobiliary tube can effectively mi…
View article: Effects of various aging modes on the optical properties of zirconia with different yttria concentrations in coffee and tea
Effects of various aging modes on the optical properties of zirconia with different yttria concentrations in coffee and tea Open
Both yttria concentration and aging conditions significantly influenced the color stability of zirconia. Hydrothermal aging had a greater impact than thermal cycling, especially in coffee. These findings suggest that material composition a…
View article: Assessment of the impact of power business intelligence on adenoma detection rate: a prospective observational trial
Assessment of the impact of power business intelligence on adenoma detection rate: a prospective observational trial Open
Background Adenoma detection rate (ADR) is a key quality indicator in colonoscopy, with low ADRs linked to higher risks of post-colonoscopy colorectal cancers. Feedback to endoscopists has been shown to improve ADRs; however, many feedback…
View article: The association of vascular access flow with sacubitril/valsartan and left ventricular ejection fraction in hemodialysis patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
The association of vascular access flow with sacubitril/valsartan and left ventricular ejection fraction in hemodialysis patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction Open
Background Sacubitril/valsartan improves heart function in maintenance hemodialysis (HD) patients with heart failure with a reduced ejection fraction of <40% (HFrEF). However, the effect of sacubitril/valsartan on vascular access flow (…
View article: Protective effects of statins on pulmonary function in patients with persistent hyperlipidemia: a retrospective cohort study
Protective effects of statins on pulmonary function in patients with persistent hyperlipidemia: a retrospective cohort study Open
Background: Pulmonary function tests offer crucial parameters for evaluating lung health and predicting clinical outcomes. Hyperlipidemia, a prevalent metabolic disorder, has been linked to declining pulmonary function. Statins are an esse…
View article: Incidence of HBV Reactivation in Psoriasis Patients Undergoing Cytokine Inhibitor Therapy: A Single-Center Study and Systematic Review with a Meta-Analysis
Incidence of HBV Reactivation in Psoriasis Patients Undergoing Cytokine Inhibitor Therapy: A Single-Center Study and Systematic Review with a Meta-Analysis Open
Background: Psoriasis patients who are seropositive for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) or hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb) face an elevated risk of hepatitis B virus reactivation (HBVr) when treated with cytokine inhibitors. This stu…
View article: 5PSQ-001 Incidence of hepatitis B virus reactivation in psoriasis patients treated with cytokine inhibitors: a systematic review and meta-analysis
5PSQ-001 Incidence of hepatitis B virus reactivation in psoriasis patients treated with cytokine inhibitors: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background and Importance The safety of cytokine inhibitors in psoriasis patients with hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains uncertain due to their exclusion from clinical trials. Observational studies have recently raised clinical concerns abou…
View article: Impact of Low Muscle Mass on Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Liver-Directed Therapies: Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis
Impact of Low Muscle Mass on Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Liver-Directed Therapies: Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis Open
Background and Aim: Transcatheter liver-directed intra-arterial therapies are mainstream treatment options for intermediate-stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, the effect of low skeletal muscle mass (LSMM) on overall survival (O…
View article: The Risk of Hepatitis B Virus Reactivation in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Receiving Tocilizumab: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The Risk of Hepatitis B Virus Reactivation in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Receiving Tocilizumab: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background: Tocilizumab has demonstrated optimal efficacy and safety in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) from clinical trials. However, the risk of hepatitis B virus reactivation (HBVr) in these patients remains uncertain because pa…
View article: Letter: Incidence of hepatitis B virus reactivation in patients with psoriasis treated with cytokine inhibitors
Letter: Incidence of hepatitis B virus reactivation in patients with psoriasis treated with cytokine inhibitors Open
LINKED CONTENT This article is linked to El Jamaly et al paper. To view this article, visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.17155
View article: Prevalence and Impact of Low Skeletal Muscle Mass Overall Survival in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients Treated with Transcatheter Liver-directed Intra-arterial therapies
Prevalence and Impact of Low Skeletal Muscle Mass Overall Survival in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients Treated with Transcatheter Liver-directed Intra-arterial therapies Open
View article: Comparative analysis of bonding strength between enamel and overlay of varying thicknesses following an aging test
Comparative analysis of bonding strength between enamel and overlay of varying thicknesses following an aging test Open
View article: The Risk of Hepatitis B Virus Reactivation in Rheumatic Patients Receiving Tocilizumab: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The Risk of Hepatitis B Virus Reactivation in Rheumatic Patients Receiving Tocilizumab: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Review question / Objective: The risk of hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation in r h e u m a t o i d p a t i e n t s t r e a t e d w i t h tocilizumab remains uncertain. Condition being studied: The risk of hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactiva…
View article: Prevalence and Effect of Low Skeletal Muscle Mass among Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients Undergoing Systemic Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Prevalence and Effect of Low Skeletal Muscle Mass among Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients Undergoing Systemic Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Low skeletal muscle mass (LSMM) is associated with poor outcomes in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients. With the emergence of new systemic therapeutics, understanding the effect of LSMM on HCC treatment outcomes is critically importan…
View article: An Unusual Cause of Acute Cholecystitis
An Unusual Cause of Acute Cholecystitis Open
View article: Protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis of prognostic value of sarcopenia in advanced HCC patients treating with systemic therapy
Protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis of prognostic value of sarcopenia in advanced HCC patients treating with systemic therapy Open
Review question / Objective: P: Advanced HCC patients under systemic therapy; I: low skeletal muscle mass (LSMM); C: Non-LSMM; O:overall survival or mortality. Eligibility criteria: (1) cohort studies or cross sectional studies investigati…
View article: Strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection presenting with shock and intermittent eosinophilia: A case report
Strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection presenting with shock and intermittent eosinophilia: A case report Open
Rationale: Strongyloidiasis is a parasitic disease caused by Strongyloides stercoralis . The clinical presentation varies according to the stage of infection. Diagnosing strongyloidiasis is a challenge in clinical practice due to the incon…
View article: The Predictive Role of Hepatitis B Biomarkers on HBV Reactivation following Direct-Acting Antiviral Therapy in HBV/HCV Coinfected Patients
The Predictive Role of Hepatitis B Biomarkers on HBV Reactivation following Direct-Acting Antiviral Therapy in HBV/HCV Coinfected Patients Open
Hepatitis B and C (HBV/HCV) coinfected patients have a potential risk of hepatitis B reactivation (HBVr) after direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) treatment. The study intends to investigate the predictive role of HBV biomarkers in HBVr. Forty…
View article: Impact of HCV viremia on HBV biomarkers in patients coinfected with HBV and HCV
Impact of HCV viremia on HBV biomarkers in patients coinfected with HBV and HCV Open
View article: Comparison of Procedural Sequences in Sedated Same-Day Bidirectional Endoscopy with Water-Exchange Colonoscopy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparison of Procedural Sequences in Sedated Same-Day Bidirectional Endoscopy with Water-Exchange Colonoscopy: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background: Previous studies have favored esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) followed by colonoscopy as the optimal sequence in bidirectional endoscopy (BDE) with air insufflation. However, the optimal sequence in same-day BDE with WE colono…
View article: Impact of HCV viremia on HBV biomarkers in patients coinfected with HBV and HCV
Impact of HCV viremia on HBV biomarkers in patients coinfected with HBV and HCV Open
Backgrounds: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) biomarkers reflect the status of HBV infection; however, their role in patients with chronic hepatitis B and C (HBV/HCV) coinfection remains unknown. This study evaluated the characteristics of HBV biom…
View article: The utility of <scp>HCV</scp> core antigen for evaluation of viremia at 48 weeks posttreatment with direct‐acting antivirals
The utility of <span>HCV</span> core antigen for evaluation of viremia at 48 weeks posttreatment with direct‐acting antivirals Open
The hepatitis C virus core antigen (HCV‐cAg) assay is a cheap and rapid alternative to HCV‐RNA detection, while the results were limited to 12 weeks following direct‐acting antiviral (DAA) treatment. In this study we aimed to investigate t…
View article: Interdisciplinary approach for management of external cervical resorption in the esthetic zone
Interdisciplinary approach for management of external cervical resorption in the esthetic zone Open
View article: Heat sink effect of underwater polypectomy in a porcine colon model
Heat sink effect of underwater polypectomy in a porcine colon model Open
View article: Role of surgery in encapsulated peritoneal sclerosis with refractory ascites after renal transplantation
Role of surgery in encapsulated peritoneal sclerosis with refractory ascites after renal transplantation Open
Background: Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a widely used renal replacement therapy allowing end stage renal disease patients.A major complication of PD is the progressive transformation of the peritoneum with long-term PD.Signs of peritoneal …
View article: Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin partly reflects the dynamic changes of renal function among chronic hepatitis C patients receiving direct-acting antivirals
Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin partly reflects the dynamic changes of renal function among chronic hepatitis C patients receiving direct-acting antivirals Open
Background Changes in renal function in chronic hepatitis C (CHC) patients receiving direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) are controversial. The evolution of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) in these patients remains unclear. M…
View article: Prognosis of hypoglycemia episode in cirrhotic patients during hospitalization
Prognosis of hypoglycemia episode in cirrhotic patients during hospitalization Open
View article: Computer-Aided Detection False Positives in Colonoscopy
Computer-Aided Detection False Positives in Colonoscopy Open
Randomized control trials and meta-analyses comparing colonoscopies with and without computer-aided detection (CADe) assistance showed significant increases in adenoma detection rates (ADRs) with CADe. A major limitation of CADe is its fal…
View article: How to perform immediate implant placement and provisionalization in patients with posterior bite collapse and premature contact of an anterior tooth - A case report
How to perform immediate implant placement and provisionalization in patients with posterior bite collapse and premature contact of an anterior tooth - A case report Open