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Quality and safety of Telemedicine in acute ischemic stroke: Early experience in Taiwan
Publication date: Available online 13 May 2021Source: Journal of the Formosan Medical AssociationAuthor(s): Chun-Hsiang Lin, Kwo-Whei Lee, Ta-Cheng Chen, Jian-Hui Lin, Ke-Ru Liaw, Pi-Ju Hsiao, Wei-Ying Tsai, Mu-Chien Sun
Source: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association - May 14, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Comparison of FAST and Stroke-112: A randomized study in Taiwan
Publication date: Available online 16 March 2021Source: Journal of the Formosan Medical AssociationAuthor(s): Yi Te Tsai, RuoYu Li, Tun Jao, Chen Wen Fang, Yu Jen Hsiao, Chih Hung Tsai, Kai Chieh Chang
Source: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association - March 16, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Diagnosis and Treatment for embolic stroke of undetermined source: Consensus statement from the Taiwan stroke society and Taiwan society of cardiology
Publication date: Available online 10 June 2020Source: Journal of the Formosan Medical AssociationAuthor(s): Li-Kai Tsai, I-Hui Lee, Yung-Lung Chen, Tze-Fan Chao, Yu-Wei Chen, Helen L. Po, Li-Ming Lien, Pao-Hsien Chu, Wei-Chun Huang, Tsung-Hsien Lin, Ming-Tai Lin, Jiann-Shing Jeng, Juey-Jen Hwang
Source: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association - June 11, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Clinical Considerations of Post Stroke Care in Taiwan
Publication date: Available online 20 March 2020Source: Journal of the Formosan Medical AssociationAuthor(s): Andrew Fung, Pengyi Zhu, Shivam Patel, Benjamin K.P. Woo
Source: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association - March 21, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Cost-effectiveness of statin therapy for secondary prevention among patients with coronary artery disease and baseline LDL-C 70–100 mg/dL in Taiwan
ConclusionLowering the target LDL-C level from 100 to 70 mg/dL among treatment-naïve CAD patients could be cost-effective given the health benefits of preventing cardiovascular events and deaths.
Source: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association - February 20, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Prevalence of diabetic macrovascular complications and related factors from 2005 to 2014 in Taiwan: A nationwide survey
ConclusionFrom this nationwide study, we observed a decrease in the prevalence of diabetic macrovascular complications, such as stroke, CVD, and HF, but an increase in the prevalence of PVDs in the past decade in Taiwan.
Source: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association - September 19, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Health impact assessment of PM2.5 from a planned coal-fired power plant in Taiwan
ConclusionA scientific approach should be adopted for assessing the impacts of CFPPT operation on population health, which can serve as a valuable policymaking reference for the government.
Source: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association - September 6, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

A functional recovery profile for patients with stroke following post-acute rehabilitation care in Taiwan
ConclusionsThis study showed that the PAC rehabilitation unit was beneficial for patients with acute stroke who had functional impairments. The study results may call for further investigation to identify and develop better models for the delivery of rehabilitation in the stroke PAC unit.
Source: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association - May 29, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

The effect and associated factors of dispatcher recognition of stroke: A retrospective observational study
ConclusionThe dispatchers should spend more time identifying stroke patients by following the dispatch protocol. Recognition of stroke by dispatchers was associated with improved stroke care.
Source: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association - September 20, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Impact of type D personality on clinical outcomes in Asian patients with stable coronary artery disease
ConclusionType D personality was an independent predictor of CV outcomes in an Asian cohort of stable CAD patients. This personality type may be identified in risk stratification for secondary prevention after PCI.
Source: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association - September 20, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Public knowledge, attitudes and willingness regarding bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation: A nationwide survey in Taiwan
ConclusionThe expressed willingness to perform bystander CPR was high if the respondents possessed the required skills. Attempts should be made to recruit potential bystanders for CPR courses or education, targeting those respondent subgroups less likely to express willingness to perform CPR. The reason for lower bystander CPR willingness among healthcare providers deserves further investigation.
Source: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association - September 5, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Endovascular thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke: A single-center experience in Taiwan
ConclusionThis study demonstrated the therapeutic promise of endovascular thrombectomy for treatment of AIS with large vessel occlusion in a clinical setting.
Source: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association - August 23, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

The effect and associated factors of dispatcher recognition of stroke: A retrospective observational study
Conclusions The dispatchers should spend more time identifying stroke patients by following the dispatch protocol. Recognition of stroke by dispatchers was associated with improved stroke care.
Source: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association - November 29, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Endovascular thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke: A single-center experience in Taiwan
Conclusions This study demonstrated the therapeutic promise of endovascular thrombectomy for treatment of AIS with large vessel occlusion in a clinical setting.
Source: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association - November 10, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Burden of disease attributable to ambient fine particulate matter exposure in Taiwan
Conclusion Ambient PM2.5 pollution is a major mortality risk factor in Taiwan. Aggressive and multisectorial intervention strategies are urgently needed to bring down the impact of air pollution on environment and health.
Source: Journal of the Formosan Medical Association - February 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research