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IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 2550: Long-Term Mortality and Medical Burden of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with and without Subsequent Stroke Episodes
Conclusion: The mortality risk of patients with COPD is considerably increased by stroke independent of the other effects of COPD. Moreover, the average number of hospitalization days and frequency of medical visits dramatically increased in patients with COPD after stroke.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 7, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Yu-Shu Yen Dorji Harnod Cheng-Li Lin Tomor Harnod Chia-Hung Kao Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 17, Pages 1944: Stroke to Dementia Associated with Environmental Risks —A Semi-Markov Model
Conclusion: Experiments showed that the proposed semi-Markovian model outperformed other benchmark diagnosis algorithms (i.e., linear regression, decision tree, random forest, and support vector machine), with a high R2 of 90%. The proposed model also facilitated an accurate prognosis on the transition time of stroke from chronic diseases to dementias against environmental risks and rehabilitation factors.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - March 15, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Kung-Jeng Wang Chia-Min Lee Gwo-Chi Hu Kung-Min Wang Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 4432: Previous Use of Mammography as a Proxy for General Health Checks in Association with Better Outcomes after Major Surgeries
In conclusion, preoperative use of mammography was strongly associated with fewer perioperative complications and less in-hospital mortality after major surgeries. The evidence provided by this study justifies the implementation of preoperative health checks in clinical practice.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - November 11, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Ying-Hsuan Tai Ta-Liang Chen Yih-Giun Cherng Chun-Chieh Yeh Chuen-Chau Chang Chien-Chang Liao Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 3831: Incidence of Cellulitis Following Acupuncture Treatments in Taiwan
Conclusions: A variety of chronic diseases may increase the risk of cellulitis after acupuncture. Physicians asked about past medical history before acupuncture might help to reduce cellulitis.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - October 10, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Shun-Ku Lin Jui-Ming Liu Pin-Hsuan Wang Sheng-Ping Hung Ren-Jun Hsu Heng-Chang Chuang Po-Hung Lin Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 3491: The Relationship between Scabies and Stroke: A Population-Based Nationwide Study
Conclusions: The results of the study indicated an elevated risk of stroke among scabies patients, an association that might be contributed to by immunopathological factors. This information could serve as a reminder to clinicians to remain alert to any indications of neurological impairment in patients previously infected with scabies.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - September 18, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Meng-Huan Wu Chien-Yu Li Huichin Pan Yu-Chieh Lin Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 3472: Exploration of Medical Trajectories of Stroke Patients Based on Group-Based Trajectory Modeling
In this study, we used group-based trajectory modeling (GBTM) to study the characteristics of various groups of patients hospitalized with ACVD. In this research, the patient data were derived from the 1 million sampled cases in the National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD) in Taiwan. Cases who had been admitted to hospitals fewer than four times or more than eight times were excluded. Characteristics of the ACVD patients were collected, including age, mortality rate, medical expenditure, and length of hospital stay for each admission. We then performed GBTM to examine hospitalization patterns in patients who had...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - September 17, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Ting-Ying Chien Mei-Lien Lee Wan-Ling Wu Hsien-Wei Ting Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 2228: Effect of an Oral Health Programme on Oral Health, Oral Intake, and Nutrition in Patients with Stroke and Dysphagia in Taiwan: A Randomised Controlled Trial
ang Huang No previous studies have evaluated an oral health programme, before swallowing therapy, in patients with stroke and dysphagia in Taiwan. This randomised controlled trial evaluated the effect of an oral health programme (i.e., sputum assessment, Bass method-based tooth brushing, and tooth coating with fluoride toothpaste) before swallowing therapy. Sixty-six patients with stroke (23 female, 43 male) in our rehabilitation ward, who underwent nasogastric tube insertion, were assigned randomly to an oral care group (n = 33) and a control group (n = 33). Demographic data, oral health assessment, Functional Oral...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - June 23, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Chen Chen Chen Lee Chang Huang Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 16, Pages 326: The Risk of Stroke in Kidney Transplant Recipients with End-Stage Kidney Disease
Ju Wu Chia-Hung Kao Background: The incidence of stroke after kidney transplantation is poorly understood. Our study aimed to determine the incidence and predictors of stroke as well as mortality from stroke in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). Methods: This retrospective cohort study used the National Health Insurance Research Database in Taiwan to study KTRs (N = 4635), patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD; N = 69,297), and patients from the general population who were chronic kidney disease (CKD)-free and matched by comorbidities (N = 69,297) for the years 2000 through 2010. The risk of stroke was analyz...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - January 24, 2019 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Shih-Ting Huang Tung-Min Yu Ya-Wen Chuang Mu-Chi Chung Chen-Yu Wang Pin-Kuei Fu Tai-Yuan Ke Chi-Yuan Li Cheng-Li Lin Ming-Ju Wu Chia-Hung Kao Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 2615: Reduced Risks of Both Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Strokes in Nurses: A Population-Based Cohort Study in Taiwan
Conclusion: The risks of both stroke types were lower in the nurse group than in the control. For stroke prevention, more frequent physical examinations are needed in order to enhance the health and well-being of people, including the nurses.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - November 22, 2018 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Hui-Chuan Liao Yi-Hao Peng Yu-Pei Chen Li-Chi Huang Wen-Miin Liang Chung Y. Hsu Chia-Hung Kao Chun-Hung Tseng Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 1267: Traditional Chinese Medical Care and Incidence of Stroke in Elderly Patients Treated with Antidiabetic Medications
Conclusions: In this study, in older patients receiving Western medicine treatments for diabetes, TCM use was not associated with an increased risk of developing ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - June 15, 2018 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Yun-Wen Chiao Yu-Jen Chen Yu-Hsien Kuo Chung-Yen Lu Tags: Article Source Type: research

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