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Impact of hypoxic and mesopic environments on visual acuity, contrast sensitivity and accommodation in subjects with LASIK surgery and aircrew candidate
ConclusionThere was no significant difference of visual acuity between the two groups regarding hypoxic and mesopic environment, but reduced contrast sensitivity was significant in LASIK group as compared to those of the control group. Accommodation was significantly lowered in LASIK group, compared with control group, in hypoxic environment. Whether postoperative visual performance after LASIK in aircrew during flying duty is safe might need further investigation. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - September 16, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Does continued aspirin mono-therapy lead to a higher bleeding risk after total knee arthroplasty?
ConclusionDespite the slightly higher risks of bleeding, continuing aspirin mono-therapy during TKA might be safe with low risks of perioperative cerebrovascular, cardiovascular, and venous thromboembolic events. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - September 9, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Fertility-enhancing agents
Publication date: Available online 7 September 2018Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical AssociationAuthor(s): Fa-Kung Lee, Peng-Hui Wang (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - September 9, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Huperzine-A response to cognitive impairment and task switching deficits in patients with Alzheimer's disease
ConclusionHuperzine-A is effective in reducing cognitive and task switching deficits in patients with AD. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - September 9, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Correlation between lower uterine wall thickness measured by transabdominal ultrasonography and cervical length measured by transvaginal ultrasonography in Thai pregnant women
ConclusionThere was a highly positive correlation between lower uterine wall thickness measured by transabdominal ultrasonography and cervical length measured by transvaginal ultrasonography in Thai pregnant women. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - September 9, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Reply
Publication date: Available online 7 September 2018Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical AssociationAuthor(s): Nafiye Yılmaz, Banu Seven, Hakan Timur, Ayçağ Yorgancı, Hasan Ali İnal, Müberra Namlı Kalem, Ziya Kalem, Özge Han, Banu Bilezikçi (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - September 9, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

The use of time-domain analysis on the choice of measurement location for pulse diagnosis research: A pilot study
ConclusionBecause of the differences in the hemodynamic characteristics among the different positions and indicators, the article might provide a new opinion for future pulse diagnosis investigations to carefully consider the measurement location to ensure the completeness of the information. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - September 7, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Effect of ivabradine, a funny current inhibitor, on portal hypertensive rats
ConclusionIvabradine reduced the HR and SMAf in PVL rats, which alleviated the hyperdynamic circulatory state and splanchnic hyperemia of portal hypertension. However, whether these effects would help alleviate portal hypertension-related complications requires further clinical investigations. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - September 7, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Impact of code stroke on thrombolytic therapy in patients with acute ischemic stroke at a secondary referral hospital in Taiwan
ConclusionCode stroke is effective in reducing in-hospital delays. The accuracy of code stroke activation has acceptable sensitivity but low specificity. Rapid patient assessment by neurologists increases the number of patients eligible for thrombolytic therapy. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - September 7, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Can imaging distinguish between low-grade and dedifferentiated parosteal osteosarcoma?
ConclusionCompared with low-grade types, dedifferentiated parosteal OGS exhibits a considerably larger tumor size, more sunburst periosteal reaction, and a more frequent development of lung metastasis in the disease course. Tumor size and sunburst periosteal reaction are the most crucial imaging diagnostic factors. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - September 5, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Situation of seven-day service among family medicine clinics in Taiwan: A nationwide survey
ConclusionThe great majority of family medicine clinics in Taiwan voluntarily offered out-of-hours services, but only a small minority remained open in all 21 sessions of a week. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - September 1, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Authorship and Conflicts of Interest Statement
Publication date: September 2018Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association, Volume 81, Issue 9Author(s): (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - August 29, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Check List
Publication date: September 2018Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association, Volume 81, Issue 9Author(s): (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - August 29, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Comparing the reliability and accuracy of clinical measurements using plaster model and the digital model system based on crowding severity
ConclusionUsing 3Shape™ digital model system instead of plaster casts for orthodontic diagnostic measurements is clinically acceptable. (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - August 29, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Instruction for Authors
Publication date: September 2018Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association, Volume 81, Issue 9Author(s): (Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association)
Source: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association - August 29, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research