Prevalence and clinical features of carotid artery web in patients undergoing endovascular thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke
CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, CaW is a rare finding among Asian patients with carotid artery disease who undergo for AIS. It is more prevalent in younger patients with a limited number of vascular risk factors.PMID:38438298 | DOI:10.1016/j.jfma.2024.02.007 (Source: J Formos Med Assoc)
Source: J Formos Med Assoc - March 4, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Chi-Ting Chung Chih-Hao Chen Yen-Heng Lin Chang-Jie Cheng Hai-Jui Chu Chuan-Hsiu Fu Kuo-Wei Chen Chung-Wei Lee Sung-Chun Tang Jiann-Shing Jeng Source Type: research
Computed tomography-based gastric volumetry for morbid obesity to assess weight loss and fatty liver change
CONCLUSION: %RGV and %RGL were determined to be factors affecting LSG outcomes. LSG engendered significantly more BW loss when %RGV was >75.3% and resulted in fatty liver disease improvement when %RGV was >56.4%.PMID:38433034 | DOI:10.1016/j.jfma.2024.02.018 (Source: J Formos Med Assoc)
Source: J Formos Med Assoc - March 3, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Hsin-Yu Chen Po-Jen Yang Po-Chu Lee Po-Han Chuang Yung-Hsuan Yang Wan-Ting Chiu Chih-Horng Wu Source Type: research
High incidence of cerebrovascular lesions on magnetic resonance imaging in pediatric COVID-19 during omicron outbreak - A retrospective case series
CONCLUSION: A high proportion of vascular abnormalities was observed in pediatric patients with neurological involvements, suggesting that vascular involvement is an important mechanism of neurological manifestations in omicron variant infection.PMID:38431481 | DOI:10.1016/j.jfma.2024.02.015 (Source: J Formos Med Assoc)
Source: J Formos Med Assoc - March 2, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Yen-Ju Chu Lee-Chin Wong Wen-Chin Weng Pi-Chuan Fan Hsin-Pei Wang Yung-Ting Kuo Ting-Yu Yen Chun-Yi Lu Ping-Ing Lee Luan-Yin Chang Ching-Chia Wang En-Ting Wu Frank Leigh Lu Steven Shinn-Forng Peng Wang-Tso Lee Source Type: research
High incidence of cerebrovascular lesions on magnetic resonance imaging in pediatric COVID-19 during omicron outbreak - A retrospective case series
CONCLUSION: A high proportion of vascular abnormalities was observed in pediatric patients with neurological involvements, suggesting that vascular involvement is an important mechanism of neurological manifestations in omicron variant infection.PMID:38431481 | DOI:10.1016/j.jfma.2024.02.015 (Source: J Formos Med Assoc)
Source: J Formos Med Assoc - March 2, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Yen-Ju Chu Lee-Chin Wong Wen-Chin Weng Pi-Chuan Fan Hsin-Pei Wang Yung-Ting Kuo Ting-Yu Yen Chun-Yi Lu Ping-Ing Lee Luan-Yin Chang Ching-Chia Wang En-Ting Wu Frank Leigh Lu Steven Shinn-Forng Peng Wang-Tso Lee Source Type: research
Tenofovir versus entecavir on recurrence and mortality of hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma after curative therapy
CONCLUSIONS: TDF therapy is associated with a reduced risk of HCC-related outcomes among patients with HBV-related HCC after curative intent treatment compared with ETV usage.PMID:38423922 | DOI:10.1016/j.jfma.2024.02.011 (Source: J Formos Med Assoc)
Source: J Formos Med Assoc - February 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Kai-Chun Chang Tung-Hung Su Sih-Han Liao Tai-Chung Tseng Shang-Chin Huang Shih-Jer Hsu Chun-Ming Hong Chen-Hua Liu Hung-Chih Yang Chun-Jen Liu Jia-Horng Kao Source Type: research
Taiwan ocular inflammation society consensus recommendations for the management of juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated uveitis
We presented the development of a consensus guideline for managing juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated uveitis (JIAU) in Taiwan, considering regional differences in manifestation and epidemiology. The Taiwan Ocular Inflammation Society (TOIS) committee formulated this guideline using a modified Delphi approach with two panel meetings. Recommendations were based on a comprehensive evidence-based literature review and expert clinical experiences, and were graded according to the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine's "Levels of Evidence" guideline (March 2009). The TOIS consensus guideline consists of 10 recommenda...
Source: J Formos Med Assoc - February 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Wei-Dar Chen Cheng-Hsiu Wu Po-Yi Wu Chang-Ping Lin Liang-Shiou Ou De-Kuang Hwang Shwu-Jiuan Sheu Wei-Yu Chiang Yo-Chen Chang Chun-Ju Lin Wei-Chun Chan Yueh-Fu Fang Jerry Chien-Chieh Huang Tzu-En Kao Fang-Yi Chiu Ning-Yi Hsia Yih-Shiou Hwang Source Type: research
Severity of tongue base collapse in various body positions in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: A trajectory analysis
CONCLUSION: In patients with obstructive sleep apnea, tongue strength may vary depending on body position. Our results should be interpreted with caution because of the limited sample size. Future studies should investigate the effect of oropharyngeal rehabilitation on tongue strength and collapse severity.PMID:38423924 | DOI:10.1016/j.jfma.2024.01.033 (Source: J Formos Med Assoc)
Source: J Formos Med Assoc - February 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Yi-Ju Lai Chung-Yi Li Ching-Hsia Hung Cheng-Yu Lin Source Type: research
Predictors of depressive and anxiety symptoms among lesbian, gay and bisexual young adult individuals experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic: A four-year follow-up study
CONCLUSIONS: Intervention aimed at reducing depressive and anxiety symptoms in LGB individuals should be developed considering the predictors identified in this study.PMID:38423925 | DOI:10.1016/j.jfma.2024.02.013 (Source: J Formos Med Assoc)
Source: J Formos Med Assoc - February 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Peng-Wei Wang Yu-Ping Chang Ching-Shu Tsai Cheng-Fang Yen Source Type: research
Late creation of vascular access increased post-hemodialysis mortality, hospitalization, and health-care expenditure: A population-based cohort study in Taiwan
CONCLUSIONS: 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 patients.PMID:38423926 | DOI:10.1016/j.jfma.2024.02.009 (Source: J Formos Med Assoc)
Source: J Formos Med Assoc - February 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Te-Hui Kuo Ya-Hui Chang Li-Jung Elizabeth Ku Wei-Hung Lin Jo-Yen Chao An-Bang Wu Chia-Chun Lee Ming-Cheng Wang Chung-Yi Li Source Type: research
Tenofovir versus entecavir on recurrence and mortality of hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma after curative therapy
CONCLUSIONS: TDF therapy is associated with a reduced risk of HCC-related outcomes among patients with HBV-related HCC after curative intent treatment compared with ETV usage.PMID:38423922 | DOI:10.1016/j.jfma.2024.02.011 (Source: J Formos Med Assoc)
Source: J Formos Med Assoc - February 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Kai-Chun Chang Tung-Hung Su Sih-Han Liao Tai-Chung Tseng Shang-Chin Huang Shih-Jer Hsu Chun-Ming Hong Chen-Hua Liu Hung-Chih Yang Chun-Jen Liu Jia-Horng Kao Source Type: research
Taiwan ocular inflammation society consensus recommendations for the management of juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated uveitis
We presented the development of a consensus guideline for managing juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated uveitis (JIAU) in Taiwan, considering regional differences in manifestation and epidemiology. The Taiwan Ocular Inflammation Society (TOIS) committee formulated this guideline using a modified Delphi approach with two panel meetings. Recommendations were based on a comprehensive evidence-based literature review and expert clinical experiences, and were graded according to the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine's "Levels of Evidence" guideline (March 2009). The TOIS consensus guideline consists of 10 recommenda...
Source: J Formos Med Assoc - February 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Wei-Dar Chen Cheng-Hsiu Wu Po-Yi Wu Chang-Ping Lin Liang-Shiou Ou De-Kuang Hwang Shwu-Jiuan Sheu Wei-Yu Chiang Yo-Chen Chang Chun-Ju Lin Wei-Chun Chan Yueh-Fu Fang Jerry Chien-Chieh Huang Tzu-En Kao Fang-Yi Chiu Ning-Yi Hsia Yih-Shiou Hwang Source Type: research
Severity of tongue base collapse in various body positions in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: A trajectory analysis
CONCLUSION: In patients with obstructive sleep apnea, tongue strength may vary depending on body position. Our results should be interpreted with caution because of the limited sample size. Future studies should investigate the effect of oropharyngeal rehabilitation on tongue strength and collapse severity.PMID:38423924 | DOI:10.1016/j.jfma.2024.01.033 (Source: J Formos Med Assoc)
Source: J Formos Med Assoc - February 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Yi-Ju Lai Chung-Yi Li Ching-Hsia Hung Cheng-Yu Lin Source Type: research
Predictors of depressive and anxiety symptoms among lesbian, gay and bisexual young adult individuals experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic: A four-year follow-up study
CONCLUSIONS: Intervention aimed at reducing depressive and anxiety symptoms in LGB individuals should be developed considering the predictors identified in this study.PMID:38423925 | DOI:10.1016/j.jfma.2024.02.013 (Source: J Formos Med Assoc)
Source: J Formos Med Assoc - February 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Peng-Wei Wang Yu-Ping Chang Ching-Shu Tsai Cheng-Fang Yen Source Type: research
Late creation of vascular access increased post-hemodialysis mortality, hospitalization, and health-care expenditure: A population-based cohort study in Taiwan
CONCLUSIONS: 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 patients.PMID:38423926 | DOI:10.1016/j.jfma.2024.02.009 (Source: J Formos Med Assoc)
Source: J Formos Med Assoc - February 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Te-Hui Kuo Ya-Hui Chang Li-Jung Elizabeth Ku Wei-Hung Lin Jo-Yen Chao An-Bang Wu Chia-Chun Lee Ming-Cheng Wang Chung-Yi Li Source Type: research
Comment on " Impact of pretreatment quality of life on tolerance and survival outcome in head and neck cancer patients undergoing definitive CCRT"
J Formos Med Assoc. 2024 Feb 26:S0929-6646(24)00137-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jfma.2024.02.012. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38413250 | DOI:10.1016/j.jfma.2024.02.012 (Source: J Formos Med Assoc)
Source: J Formos Med Assoc - February 27, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Efsun Somay Erkan Topkan Ugur Selek Berrin Pehlivan Source Type: research
