Wei‐Hung Lin
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Geriatric core competencies for non-geriatricians and nurses: a scoping review Open
Background There is a lack of geriatric core competencies for non-geriatricians and nurses. Our review aimed to identify and analyse the key concepts of the core competencies in these groups. Methods A systematic search was conducted throu…
Emergence of conjugative metallo-β-lactamase-encoding plasmids in the Klebsiella pneumoniae species complex: First identification of IMP-8-MCR-9.1 in K. quasipneumoniae and VIM-1 in K. variicola in Taiwan Open
We firstly report the presence of conjugative carbapenemase-carrying plasmids in Kq and Kv in Taiwan. The recombination and dissemination of these plasmids warrant close monitoring.
A Messaging App Empowering Lifestyle Modification in Chronic Kidney Disease (LINE Official Account “Kidney Lifestyle”): Platform Development and Usability Study Open
Background Regular lifestyle modification is crucial for chronic kidney disease (CKD) management; yet, older patients often struggle to sustain behavior change and rely on support from their significant others such as family caregivers or …
Association of Frailty with Ultrasound Parameters of Diaphragm Function in 153 Elderly Individuals Open
BACKGROUND Frailty is a common geriatric syndrome associated with increased risks of falls, disability, and mortality. It often impairs skeletal and respiratory muscle strength, including the diaphragm. This study aimed to evaluate the ass…
Association between Lyn tyrosine kinase and renal injury in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus Open
The protein kinase Lyn was inversely associated with disease activity, albuminuria level and renal pathology activity in SLE and may be a promising biomarker for assessing LN disease activity.
View article: COVID-19 and Diabetes: Persistent Cardiovascular and Renal Risks in the Post-Pandemic Landscape
COVID-19 and Diabetes: Persistent Cardiovascular and Renal Risks in the Post-Pandemic Landscape Open
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), disproportionately affects individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) by exacerbating cardiovascular and renal complicat…
View article: Unveiling the enigma: understanding the complex disease course of granulomatous mastitis and seeking ways to shorten it
Unveiling the enigma: understanding the complex disease course of granulomatous mastitis and seeking ways to shorten it Open
Our findings highlighted the heterogeneity of granulomatous mastitis disease course and emphasized the importance of steroid usage in shortening disease course. Avoiding abscess and sinus formation, early steroid usage during granulomatous…
View article: O-antigen of uropathogenic Escherichia coli is required for induction of neutrophil extracellular traps
O-antigen of uropathogenic Escherichia coli is required for induction of neutrophil extracellular traps Open
Our results demonstrate that CFT073 LPS is essential for inducing ROS-dependent NETs and IL-1β secretion from neutrophils. This study also provides evidence for the crucial roles of O-antigen in the immune response to UPEC infection, as we…
View article: Molecular mechanisms underlying floral fragrance in Camellia japonica ‘High Fragrance’: a time-course assessment
Molecular mechanisms underlying floral fragrance in Camellia japonica ‘High Fragrance’: a time-course assessment Open
Camellia japonica ‘High Fragrance’ is a camellia hybrid known for its unique and intense floral scent. The current understanding of the dynamic changes in its fragrance and the underlying mechanisms are still limited. This study employed a…
View article: External validation and calibration of risk equations for prediction of diabetic kidney diseases among patients with type 2 diabetes in Taiwan
External validation and calibration of risk equations for prediction of diabetic kidney diseases among patients with type 2 diabetes in Taiwan Open
Risk equations for prediction of DKD progression in real-world Taiwanese T2D patients were established, which can be incorporated into a multi-state simulation model to project and differentiate individual DKD risks for supporting timely i…
Development of theoretical framework and digital competence assessment checklist (DCAC) for nursing students Open
The developed 22-item DCAC is a valid and reliable tool for measuring digital competence among nursing students. Integration of digital competence into nursing education is essential for preparing students to excel in the healthcare enviro…
Interactions between root endophytic microorganisms and the reduced negative ion release capacity of Phalaenopsis aphrodite Rchb. f. under high temperature stress Open
Introduction Negative oxygen ions are produced by plants through photosynthesis, utilizing "tip discharge" or the photoelectric effect, which has various functions such as sterilization, dust removal, and delaying aging. With global warmin…
Using ACGME milestones as a formative assessment for the internal medicine clerkship: a consecutive two-year outcome and follow-up after graduation Open
Background This study evaluated the utility of using Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Milestones as a formative assessment tool for the fifth- and sixth-grade medical students’ performance in their internal medi…
Late creation of vascular access increased post-hemodialysis mortality, hospitalization, and health-care expenditure: A population-based cohort study in Taiwan Open
Late VA creation for HD can increase all-cause mortality, hospitalization, and health-care costs within 2 years after HD initiation. Early preparation of VA has the potential to reduce post-HD mortality and healthcare expenses for the ESKD…
View article: Comprehensive Evaluation of Appreciation of Rhododendron Based on Analytic Hierarchy Process
Comprehensive Evaluation of Appreciation of Rhododendron Based on Analytic Hierarchy Process Open
Qinting Lake Park has effectively imported Rhododendron varieties from Zhejiang Province. The analytic hierarchy process was employed to devise an evaluation framework to evaluate the ornamental and adaptive features of these species. Subs…
Aspirin intake is not associated with diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema: A report from the Fushun diabetic retinopathy cohort study Open
Purpose: We aimed to study the effects of aspirin intake for diabetic retinopathy (DR) and diabetic macular edema (DME) in a cohort from northeastern China. Methods: Participants in the Fushun Diabetic Retinopathy Cohort Study were enrolle…
View article: A longitudinal epidemiology study of fluoroquinolone-nonsusceptible Klebsiella pneumoniae reveals an increasing prevalence of qnrB and qnrS in Taiwan
A longitudinal epidemiology study of fluoroquinolone-nonsusceptible Klebsiella pneumoniae reveals an increasing prevalence of qnrB and qnrS in Taiwan Open
Our results indicated an increasing prevalence of PMQR genes, especially qnrB and qnrS, in FQNSKP in Taiwan. Moreover, the distribution of PMQR genes was associated with capsular serotypes and antimicrobial resistance gene and virulence ge…
Characterization of phage evolution and phage resistance in drug-resistant <i>Stenotrophomonas maltophilia</i> Open
Phage therapy is a promising approach to treat infections caused by drug-resistant Stenotrophomonas maltophilia (S. maltophilia) . However, the rapid development of phage resistance has hindered the therapeutic application of phages. In vi…
Characterization of uropathogenic Escherichia coli phylogroups associated with antimicrobial resistance, virulence factor distribution, and virulence-related phenotypes Open
In this study, we compared the characteristics of different uropathogenic Escherichia coli phylogroups. A total of 844 E. coli isolated from urine were enrolled and the antimicrobial susceptibility of E. coli to 22 antibiotics was determin…