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Complete genome sequence of a multi-recombinant echovirus 6 strain isolated from CSF in Ahvaz, Southwestern Iran
Conclusion Full genome sequence analysis of enteroviral is required to understand the epidemiological pattern and to evaluate the new enterovirus circulating in community. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - February 21, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Ambulatory practice of dermatologists in Taiwan: A nationwide survey
Conclusions This study characterizes the current state of ambulatory dermatologic care in Taiwan. The results raise concerns about the misuse of very potent glucocorticoids and combined glucocorticoid/antifungal preparations in dermatologic practices. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - February 18, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

The Lactobacillus s and herpes simplex virus type 2 infection
Publication date: Available online 17 February 2018 Source:Journal of the Chinese Medical Association Author(s): Yiu-Tai Li, Peng-Hui Wang (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - February 18, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Hepatoblastoma incidence in Taiwan: A population-based study
Conclusion Only 27 patients aged ≥ 15 years with hepatoblastoma were identified in this study, the existence of adult hepatoblastoma still requires novel molecular tools to elucidate. The association between the upward trend of hepatoblastoma incidence in boys and increased survival of prematurity in Taiwan warrants further investigations. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - February 18, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Improvement of overactive bladder symptoms: Is correction of the paravaginal defect in anterior vaginal wall prolapse necessary?
Conclusions Statistical improvements of symptoms exist after Aa and Ba points recovery as evaluated by POP-Q system regardless of PVD existence identified by sonography. Repairing PVD did not show significantly improve the severity of OAB symptoms in objective urodynamic data or subjective questionnaire data. The superiority of TVM in PVD repair to manage OAB symptoms seems not manifest. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - February 18, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

2018 consensus of the Taiwan Society of Cardiology and the Diabetes Association of Republic of China (Taiwan) on the pharmacological management of patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases
Publication date: Available online 13 February 2018 Source:Journal of the Chinese Medical Association Author(s): Chern-En Chiang, Shih-Yi Lin, Tsung-Hsien Lin, Tzung-Dau Wang, Hung-I Yeh, Jung-Fu Chen, Chia-Ti Tsai, Yi-Jen Hung, Yi-Heng Li, Ping-Yen Liu, Kuan-Cheng Chang, Kang-Ling Wang, Ting-Hsing Chao, Kou-Gi Shyu, Wei-Shiung Yang, Kwo-Chang Ueng, Pao-Hsien Chu, Wei-Hsian Yin, Yen-Wen Wu, Hao-Min Cheng, Shyi-Jang Shin, Chien-Ning Huang, Lee-Ming Chuang, Shing-Jong Lin, San-Jou Yeh, Wayne Huey-Herng Sheu, Jiunn-Lee Lin The global incidence and prevalence of type 2 diabetes have been escalating...
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - February 14, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Warfarin accelerated vascular calcification and worsened cardiac dysfunction in remnant kidney mice
Conclusion Warfarin treatment contributes to the accelerated vascular calcification in animal models of advanced chronic kidney disease. Clinicians should therefore be aware of the profound risk of warfarin use on vascular calcification and cardiac dysfunction in patients with ESRD and atrial fibrillation. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - February 14, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Characterization and functional correlation of multiple imaging modalities with focal choroidal excavation
Conclusion Among all image modalities, NIA was the most sensitive tool in area measurement of FCE and peripheral lesion detection. Also, the volume of FCE was associated with subjective distortion and the area was related to complications. Recording the area and volume of FCE could play an important role in monitoring complications. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - February 8, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Hyperemesis gravidarum is not a negative contributing factor for postpartum  bone mineral density
Conclusion Pregnancies complicated by HG did not have decreased bone mineral density compared to those without HG. There is no evidence to relate HG to future osteoporosis. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - February 3, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

A practical background correction method for an immediately repeated first-pass radionuclide angiography
Conclusion In FPRNA, when a bolus injection is immediately readministered, both LVEF and RVEF can be underestimated. With our correction method, the results are superior to those without correction. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - February 3, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Vardenafil inhibiting parasympathetic function of tracheal smooth muscle
Conclusion High concentrations of Levitra could inhibit parasympathetic function of the trachea. Levitra when administered via oral intake might reduce asthma attacks in impotent patients because it might inhibit parasympathetic function and reduce methacholine-induced contraction of the tracheal smooth muscle. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - February 2, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Pattern of non-trauma emergency department resource utilization in older adults: An 8-year experience in Taiwan
Conclusion Our study shows that older adult patients are associated with more ED visits and higher acuity, higher ED costs, and higher risks of admission to both the ordinary ward and ICU than younger adult patients. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - February 2, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Serum nerve growth factor beta, brain- and glial-derived neurotrophic factor levels and psychopathology in unmedicated patients with schizophrenia
Conclusion Neurotrophic factors play a vital role in the regulation of neuroplasticity and neurogenesis in humans. This study suggests that BDNF and GDNF may be contributing to the pathological mechanisms involved in unmedicated patients with schizophrenia. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - February 2, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

What does power Doppler signal indicate in rheumatoid synovitis? A point of view from synovial histopathology
Publication date: Available online 1 February 2018 Source:Journal of the Chinese Medical Association Author(s): Kuo-Lung Lai, Der-Yuan Chen, Mei-Chin Wen, Yi-Ming Chen, Wei-Ting Hung, Yi-Hsin Chen, Hsin-Hua Chen To clarify the nature of power Doppler (PD) signals in rheumatoid synovium and to establish the connection between PD signals and active inflammation using synovial histopathology. Ten adult patients (median age 57.0 years, 9 women and one man) with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were enrolled and received ultrasound (US) examinations. US-guided synovial biopsies using core needle were performed in 7 knees, 2 w...
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - February 2, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Are there any differences between antagonist administration on days & lt;6 and ≥6 of Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation on assisted reproductive technique outcomes?
Conclusion Our results have demonstrated that there was no effect of antagonist administration on days <6 and ≥6 of COH on ART outcomes. However, taking cost-effectiveness into consideration, we suggest an antagonist administration on days <6 of COH since the necessary gonadotropin dose is lower. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - January 19, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research