MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'J Formos Med Assoc' source. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:56:30 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607817&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22248826%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ho TS, Wang SM, Shen CF, Lee KH, Liu CC Abstract Tuberculosis (TB) is an important public health issue in Taiwan and worldwide. Taiwan has made major progress in combating TB in the past 40 years. However, childhood TB still constitutes a significant challenge in disease control. From January to mid December 2011, 369 new cases of pediatric TB were confirmed. The relatively low case number and variable clinical presentations made it difficult for early detection. Latent TB infections in children also pose further complexity in clinical management. Knowledge of the clinical features of active and latent TB infection is crucial for efficient TB control. PMID: 22248826 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607817 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5607817 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607816&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22248827%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Peng SS, Chan PC, Chang YC, Shih TT Abstract Surveillance and control of tuberculous infection in pediatric patients, especially in those with a contact history, is important to prevent tuberculous infection in the general population. Totally 26 patients, younger than 14 years of age, who had a diagnosis of pulmonary Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB), underwent both chest radiographs and computed tomography (CT), which were retrospectively reviewed and compared with those of 20 patients with community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP). TB patients were commonly afebrile and had less cavitating lesions or pleural fluid than CABP patients had. Focal or sub-segmental lung opacities suggested the diagnosis of TB than of CABP. Chest CT could also help to identify enlarged, calc... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607816 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5607816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607815&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22248828%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee WI, Huang JL, Yeh KW, Jaing TH, Lin TY, Huang YC, Chiu CH Abstract Natural human immunity to the mycobacteria group, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) or nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), and/or Salmonella species, relies on the functional IL-12/23-IFN-γ integrity of macrophages (monocyte/dendritic cell) connecting to T lymphocyte/NK cells. Patients with severe forms of primary immunodeficiency diseases (PIDs) have more profound immune defects involving this impaired circuit in patients with severe combined immunodeficiencies (SCID) including complete DiGeorge syndrome, X-linked hyper IgM syndrome (HIGM) (CD40L mutation), CD40 deficiency, immunodeficiency with or without anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (NEMO and IKBA mutations), chr... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607815 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5607815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607814&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22248829%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jou R, Huang WL Abstract Molecular techniques along with clinical evaluation have been demonstrated to be effective for differentiating childhood tuberculosis (TB), and for establishing an enhanced survey of adverse reactions of Bacilli Calmette-Guerin vaccination in Taiwan. Future development and evaluation of new diagnostics should be prioritized in strengthening the management of childhood TB. PMID: 22248829 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607814 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5607814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607806&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22248830%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our modified multiplex RT-PCR protocol can be used to support molecular epidemiological studies and laboratory diagnoses of different HCV subtypes including genotype 6. PMID: 22248830 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607806 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5607806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607805&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22248831%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: About 40% Taiwanese hypertensive patients in RIAT did not reach BP targets after an average of 4 months' follow-up. The most common reason for not modifying treatment was the assumption that the target had been reached or had almost been reached. PMID: 22248831 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607805 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5607805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607804&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22248832%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: We conclude that occupational cement hand dermatitis among cement workers is an important and severe issue in Taiwan, and the most common allergens among cement workers are potassium dichromate, thiuram mix, fragrance mix and cobalt chloride. The high positive rate of chromium hypersensitivity among cement workers reflects the urgency to regulate the addition of ferrous sulfate to cement in Taiwan. PMID: 22248832 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607804 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5607804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607803&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22248833%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The AS03(A)-adjuvanted H5N1 influenza vaccine formulations induced stronger immune response against the vaccine-homologous and heterologous strains than the nonadjuvanted formulations. The AS03(A)-adjuvanted H5N1 vaccine demonstrated a good immunogenicity and an acceptable safety profile in the Taiwanese population. PMID: 22248833 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607803 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5607803 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607802&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22248834%26dopt%3DAbstract We report on four patients who had history of ketamine abuse, presenting with dysuria, fluctuating lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), lower abdominal or perineal pain, and impaired functional bladder capacities. Urinalysis showed pyuria and microhematuria. Urine culture was sterile. Bladder ulceration with severe diffuse hemorrhage and low bladder capacity were noted under anesthetized cystoscopic examination. Transurethral bladder mucosa biopsy was consistent with chronic cystitis. Cessation of ketamine abuse was the milestone of treatment, followed by the administration of mucosal protective agents, such as pentosan polysulphate or hyaluronic acid. Suprapubic pain was improved in three patients during follow-up. However, the outcome of treatment depends on the severity of the disease ... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607802 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5607802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607801&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22248835%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Huon LK, Fang TY PMID: 22248835 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607801 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5607801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607800&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22248836%26dopt%3DAbstract Response to "Medical leaders in Taiwan during Japanese colonization". J Formos Med Assoc. 2011 Dec;110(12):794-5 Authors: Ho TC, Hu FR, Hou PK, Chen MS PMID: 22248836 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607800 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5607800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607799&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22248837%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hwang JH, Hsu CJ, Liu TC, Yang WS PMID: 22248837 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607799 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5607799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607798&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22248838%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wang CC, Kao JH PMID: 22248838 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607798 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5607798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607797&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22248839%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hsu C PMID: 22248839 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607797 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5607797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607796&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22248840%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wu MY, Chen SU, Yang YS PMID: 22248840 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607796 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5607796 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607795&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22248841%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wu LW, Kao JH PMID: 22248841 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607795 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5607795 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5607794&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22248842%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kuo CC PMID: 22248842 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5607794 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5607794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5581969&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22220348%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kok KH, Jin DY PMID: 22220348 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5581969 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5581969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5483171&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22118310%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yen TH, Lin-Tan DT, Lin JL Abstract In May 2011, the illegal use of the phthalate plasticizer di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate in clouding agents for use in foods and beverages was reported in Taiwan. This food scandal has caused shock and panic among the majority of Taiwanese people and has attracted international attention. Phthalate exposure is assessed by ambient monitoring or human biomonitoring. Ambient monitoring relies on measuring chemicals in environmental media, foodstuff and consumer products. Human biomonitoring determines body burden by measuring the chemicals, their metabolites or specific reaction products in human specimens. In mammalian development, the fetus is set to develop into a female. Because the female phenotype is the default, impairment of testosteron... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5483171 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5483171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5483170&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22118311%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: A strong correlation between the EPHX1 113 mutant homozygote and smoking-related COPD was noted. This genetic polymorphism was also associated with lower BDRs in COPD patients. PMID: 22118311 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5483170 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5483170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5483169&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22118312%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Cromolyn 2 % ophthalmic solution was effective and safe to treat allergic conjunctivitis. A short-term use of cromolyn 2 % ophthalmic solution with 0.01% BAK would not cause any significant toxicity in patients with allergic conjunctivitis. Preservative-free cromolyn may be beneficial to the compromised eyes or eyes required of long-term medication. PMID: 22118312 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5483169 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5483169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5483168&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22118313%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Clinicians can tailor each patient's follow-up according to the nomogram based on this equation to increase the efficacy of evaluating for prostate cancer. PMID: 22118313 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5483168 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5483168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5483167&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22118314%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The expression of TGF-β1 in PBMCs is significantly elevated in patients with CFS. It might be correlated to the pathogenesis of the disease. PMID: 22118314 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5483167 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5483167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5483166&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22118315%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This study revealed several characteristics of adult tetanus cases in the post-vaccine era in Taiwan. Further serological studies and improved tetanus vaccinations may be needed to ensure better protection, especially for high-risk populations. The exceptionally good prognosis for our patients confirms that appropriate treatment, including wound care, early diagnosis, proper medication, and prevention of complications, is essential in managing this traditional curable disease. PMID: 22118315 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5483166 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5483166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5483165&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22118316%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Extendable bone prostheses are useful for reconstruction. According to our experience, this method is indicated in children of at least 10 years of age for whom a future leg-length discrepancy of up to 4 cm is expected and who have a lesion located in the distal femur where the prosthesis can be adequately covered by soft tissue. PMID: 22118316 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5483165 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5483165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5483164&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22118317%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sükür YE, Gözüküçük M, Bayramov V, Koç A Abstract Before the 20(th) week of gestation, the most common cause of nonimmune hydrops fetalis is chromosomal abnormalities. Herein, we report a case of fetal hydrops, anemia, and intrauterine growth retardation that presented at 27 weeks of gestation with a negative chromosomal abnormality screening. Cordocentesis and karyotype analysis revealed fetal pancytopenia and Down syndrome. Down syndrome rarely presents with fetal hydrops and anemia. Therefore, when hydrops and anemia are diagnosed, especially in the second trimester of gestation, the possibility of Down syndrome should be kept in mind. In addition, if the pregnancy results in a live birth, the baby should be examined for transient abnormal myelopoiesis. PMID... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5483164 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5483164 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5483163&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22118318%26dopt%3DAbstract This study investigated the use of bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) as a means of assessing body composition in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). Segmental, multifrequency BIA was performed on 30 patients with PWS (16 males and 14 females; mean age: 8.1 ± 3.9 years; age range: 2.9-19.6 years) using eight tactile electrodes. No patient had received growth hormone treatment prior to baseline measurements. Standard deviation scores for height, weight, and body mass index were -0.96 ± 1.29, 2.28 ± 2.66, and 3.14 ± 2.74, respectively. Percentages of body fat, total body water, and soft lean mass were 45.9 ± 10.8%, 36.6 ± 7.3%, and 49.9 ± 9.9%, respectively. Body fat percentage was positively correlated with the body mass index standard deviation score (r = ... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5483163 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5483163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5483162&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22118319%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chung CS, Huang CT, Wang HP, Lee TH PMID: 22118319 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5483162 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5483162 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5483161&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22118320%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lin SY, Tsao PN, Hsieh WS, Hung CC, Su YN PMID: 22118320 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5483161 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5483161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5483160&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22118321%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chao CT PMID: 22118321 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5483160 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5483160 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5483159&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22118322%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kuo CC PMID: 22118322 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5483159 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5483159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5483158&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22118323%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Huang WC PMID: 22118323 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5483158 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5483158 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5483157&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22118324%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hsu CS, Kao JH PMID: 22118324 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5483157 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5483157 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5483156&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22118325%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lin CC PMID: 22118325 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5483156 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5483156 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5483155&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22118326%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chang TC PMID: 22118326 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5483155 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5483155 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5429243&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22073904%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chen YH, Hsueh PR PMID: 22073904 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5429243 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5429243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5320249&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21982464%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: A new urinary pneumococcal antigen test score correlated well with the severity of pneumococcal pneumonia in children. It might provide helpful diagnostic and prognostic information. PMID: 21982464 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5320249 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5320249 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5320248&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21982465%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Antibiotic prophylaxis for 1 day in CABG surgery was associated with similar rates of postoperative infection compared with antibiotic prophylaxis of 3 days. PMID: 21982465 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5320248 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5320248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5320247&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21982466%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Stroke readmissions are not related to receipt of less than optimum or below standard health care during index admission in Taiwan. Additional stroke readmissions in Taiwan might be avoided if more patients used antiplatelet agents for a longer period. PMID: 21982466 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5320247 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5320247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5320246&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21982467%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The prevalence of SREMFS in the general population of Taiwan is higher than that reported in western countries. People with psychiatric morbidity are more likely to report sensitivity to electromagnetic fields. The cross-sectional design precludes the causal inference of all identified correlates and electromagnetic field sensitivity. PMID: 21982467 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5320246 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5320246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5320245&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21982468%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: X flow could be a good clinical tool to be used instead of flow from nasal pressure cannulas in OSA patients. PMID: 21982468 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5320245 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5320245 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5320244&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21982469%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: We found that the G allele frequency at these two loci in the Taiwanese population is much lower than that in people from Western countries. This phenomenon may be attributed to ethnic effects. PMID: 21982469 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5320244 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5320244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5320243&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21982470%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a 38-year-old man who suffered from general muscular weakness of all extremities after toluene sniffing, which was complicated with hypokalemic paralysis, atrioventricular conduction abnormality, and normal anion gap hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis. Renal function, serum potassium and acid-base status normalized within 3 days after aggressive potassium chloride and intravenous fluid replacement. Electrocardiography showed regression of first-degree atrioventricular block. Exposure to toluene can lead to cardiac arrhythmias and sudden sniffing death syndrome. Tachyarrhythmia is the classical manifestation of toluene cardiotoxicity. Atrioventricular conduction abnormalities have been rarely mentioned in the literature. Knowledge of the toxicology and medical complications associa... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5320243 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5320243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5320242&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21982471%26dopt%3DAbstract This study reported our experience of the clinical characteristics of periparotid recurrence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) after parotid-gland-sparing radiotherapy. We retrospectively reviewed the charts of 296 patients with NPC who underwent parotid-gland-sparing radiotherapy at the Tri-Service General Hospital from 1998 to 2008. Eighty-three patients underwent three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy, and 205 patients underwent intensity-modulated radiotherapy; parotid glands were spared bilaterally in all patients. None of these patients had undergone previous radiotherapy or surgical treatment of the head and neck. Disease recurred in a spared parotid gland in three patients (1.04%). Two of these patients had undergone three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy and the third underwen... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5320242 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5320242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5320241&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21982472%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Liu B, Ma W, Chen Y PMID: 21982472 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5320241 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5320241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5320240&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21982473%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sher L PMID: 21982473 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5320240 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5320240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5320239&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21982474%26dopt%3DAbstract Response to Sher regarding Tseng et al's "Standardized mortality ratio of inpatient suicide in a general hospital". J Formos Med Assoc. 2011 Oct;110(10):665 Authors: Meg Tseng MC, Cheng IC PMID: 21982474 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5320239 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5320239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5320238&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21982475%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wong CS PMID: 21982475 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5320238 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5320238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5320237&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21982476%26dopt%3DAbstract Reply to letter entitled "The mechanisms of ultra-low dose opioid agonist-antagonist". J Formos Med Assoc. 2011 Oct;110(10):667 Authors: Yeh YC, Lin TF, Sun WZ PMID: 21982476 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5320237 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5320237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5250010&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21930065%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jie Y, Ismail NH, Jie X, Isa ZM Abstract This review summarizes the results of epidemiological studies focusing on the detrimental effects of home environmental factors on asthma morbidity in adults. We reviewed the literature on indoor air quality (IAQ), physical and sociodemographic factors, and asthma morbidity in homes, and identified commonly reported asthma, allergic, and respiratory symptoms involving the home environment. Reported IAQ and asthma morbidity data strongly indicated positive associations between indoor air pollution and adverse health effects in most studies. Indoor factors most consistently associated with asthma and asthma-related symptoms in adults included fuel combustion, mold growth, and environmental tobacco smoke. Environmental exposure may inc... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5250010 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5250010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5250009&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21930066%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Inadequate initial empiric antimicrobial therapy and higher disease severity scores, including CURB ≥ 3 and C-reactive protein ≥ 120 mg/L, were independent risk factors associated with higher mortality rates for A baumannii pneumonia. Length of stay before VAP and white blood cell count <4/μL or >1.1 × 10(4)/μL were independent risk factors for carbapenem resistance. PMID: 21930066 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5250009 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5250009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5250008&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21930067%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Six weeks physical therapy training plus 6 weeks unsupervised maintenance exercise enhanced functional levels and increased survival for the PMV patients compared with those with no such intervention. Early physical therapy interventions are needed for the PMV patients in respiratory care centers. [J Formos Med Assoc 2011; 110(X):XX-XX]. PMID: 21930067 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5250008 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5250008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5250007&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21930068%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The increased accumulation of T(reg) cells suggests that T(reg) cells are important in the immunopathogenesis of CC. PMID: 21930068 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5250007 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5250007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5250006&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21930069%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our study shows that repeat use of CT and MRI scans is related to physicians' characteristics. We recommend that different monitoring standards should be set for CT and MRI repeat use by physicians of different specialties and in hospitals of different accreditation levels. PMID: 21930069 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5250006 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5250006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5250005&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21930070%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our study showed an improvement in autonomic cardiovascular regulation in Parkinsonian patients with >50% improvement in rating scale after STN-DBS, which implied morbidity reduction in nonmotor symptoms among such patients. PMID: 21930070 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5250005 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5250005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5250004&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21930071%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Recently, the incidence of CD diagnosis in Taiwan has markedly increased. ATG16L1 and TNFSF15 are associated with CD in Taiwan. PMID: 21930071 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5250004 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5250004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5250003&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21930072%26dopt%3DAbstract This study investigated the prevalence of impulsive behaviors in ED patients in Taiwan. Three hundred sixteen female outpatients with ED and 142 psychiatric controls were recruited. All participants completed self-administered questionnaires assessing lifetime presence of impulsive behaviors, including suicide, self-injury, stealing, alcohol use, illicit drug use, excessive spending, sexual promiscuity, and general psychopathology. More than 60% of the ED patients had at least one impulsive behavior. The most common impulsive behaviors among ED patients were excessive spending (34.9%), deliberate self-harm (32.7%), and stealing (26.3%). However, there were no significant differences in prevalences of any impulsive behaviors between ED patients and psychiatric controls. Clinicians should ro... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5250003 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5250003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5071556&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21783016%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Zhang F, Wu Y PMID: 21783016 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5071556 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 07:16:05 +0100 5071556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5071555&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21783017%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wen YR, Tan PH, Cheng JK, Liu YC, Ji RR Management of chronic pain, such as nerve-injury-induced neuropathic pain associated with diabetic neuropathy, viral infection, and cancer, is a real clinical challenge. Major surgeries, such as breast and thoracic surgery, leg amputation, and coronary artery bypass surgery, also lead to chronic pain in 10-50% of individuals after acute postoperative pain, partly due to surgery-induced nerve injury. Current treatments mainly focus on blocking neurotransmission in the pain pathway and have only resulted in limited success. Ironically, chronic opioid exposure might lead to paradoxical pain. Development of effective therapeutic strategies requires a better understanding of cellular mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of neuropathic pain.... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5071555 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 07:15:55 +0100 5071555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5071554&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21783018%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wu MY, Chang LJ, Chen MJ, Chao KH, Yang YS, Ho HN An increasing number of human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-l)-discordant couples in Taiwan have been seeking fertility help. We conducted the first clinical trial in Taiwan of assisted reproductive technology (ART) using sperm washing and viral load measurement. PMID: 21783018 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5071554 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 07:15:47 +0100 5071554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5071553&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21783019%26dopt%3DAbstract This study was designed to describe the epidemiology of TB in Taiwan, and to evaluate the preliminary effectiveness of the NTP. PMID: 21783019 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5071553 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 07:15:36 +0100 5071553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5071552&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21783020%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kuo SF, Chao TC, Chang HY, Hsueh C, Yang CH, Lin JD Patients with papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC) often have an excellent prognosis. We hypothesize that patients with multicentric PTMC are associated with good clinical outcome, although multicentricity in papillary thyroid carcinoma may be associated with poor prognosis. PMID: 21783020 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5071552 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 07:15:31 +0100 5071552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5071551&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21783021%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Huang CH, Yang GG, Wu YT, Lee CW Inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST) has been traditionally recommended for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to improve respiratory strength. Respiratory strength is reduced as age increases. However, few studies have focused on the effects of IMST on older adults without COPD. PMID: 21783021 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5071551 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 07:15:26 +0100 5071551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5071550&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21783022%26dopt%3DAbstract This study investigated the developmental profiles and temperament patterns in children with spastic CP (sCP) of different subtypes and severities. PMID: 21783022 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5071550 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 07:15:21 +0100 5071550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5071549&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21783023%26dopt%3DAbstract In this report, we present magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), magnetic resonance spectrography (MRS) and 18-fluoro-2-deoxyglucose positron emission tomography (PET) imaging results for a 22-year-old male NPC patient. The patient's two MRI studies (at age 19 years and 22 years) demonstrated progressive changes of brain atrophy that were more prominent at the frontal lobes, and hyperintense signals in bilateral parietal-occipital periventricular white matter. MRS (at age 19 years) revealed no significant decrease in N-acetyl aspartate/choline ratio in the left frontal central white matter. PET (at age 22 years) showed significant bilateral hypometabolism in the prefrontal cortex and dorsomedial thalamus, and hypermetabolism in the parietal-occipital white matter, lenticular nucleus of the bas... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5071549 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 07:15:16 +0100 5071549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5071548&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21783024%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee TH, Chang CH, Chang YJ, Chang KC, Chung J, To establish a prospective, real-time, self-sustainable stroke registry system, we incorporated a registry with an electronic chart to create an electronic chart-based stroke registry system in November 2006. The International Classification of Diseases Ninth Revision code (430-437) was used to auto-enroll stroke patients admitted to neurology departments. Clinical information was written by doctors, nursing information was recorded by nurses, and basic patient information was entered by administrative departments. Numerical data and the date and time of any studies were auto-downloaded from the hospital computer. In total, 212 items were auto-downloaded, including basic patient information, laboratory blood test and examination ... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5071548 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 07:15:12 +0100 5071548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5071547&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21783025%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cheong CU, Lai CC, Hsueh PR PMID: 21783025 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5071547 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 07:15:06 +0100 5071547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5025498&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21742245%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Huang ML, Ho MS, Lee MS PMID: 21742245 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5025498 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5025498 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5025497&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21742246%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Weng WC, Lee WT, Hsu WM, Chang BE, Lee H Glucose-regulated protein 78 (GRP78) is an important chaperone protein that is predominantly expressed in the endoplasmic reticulum. The multifunctional roles of GRP78 in protein folding, endoplasmic retic-ulum calcium binding, cytoprotection, and anti-apoptosis, as well as its function as a receptor on the cell surface, disclose its major involvement in physiological and numerous pathological conditions. Recent advances in mouse models targeting GRP78 allele have revealed the essential roles of GRP78 in development and neurological disorders, as well as accurate neural migration and neuroprotection. This review of correlation between GRP78 and embryogenesis and neurological disorders provides further directions for investigation, as we... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5025497 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5025497 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5025496&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21742247%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lin CB, Tang M, Hsu AH, Miu WC, Lee YS, Lee JJ Taiwan has never implemented supervised intermittent chemotherapy for pulmonary tuberculosis, and its application and results are unknown. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and feasibility of a 62-dose, four-drug, 6-month, twice-weekly regimen administered by directly observed therapy for the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis. PMID: 21742247 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5025496 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5025496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5025495&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21742248%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Peng EY, Yeh CY, Cheng SH, Morisky DE, Lan YC, Chen YM, Lyu SY, Malow RM Taiwan experienced a rapid surge in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among injection drug users (IDUs) from 2003 to 2005. The male-to-female ratio of HIV cases decreased from 20:1 in 2003 to 6:1 in 2006. This change is primarily due to increasing numbers of female injection drug users in Taiwan. Our primary objective was to identify the risk factors associated with HIV infection among incarcerated female drug users. PMID: 21742248 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5025495 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5025495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5025494&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21742249%26dopt%3DAbstract This study evaluated the effects of different post space preparation time intervals and root canal obturation techniques on the apical sealing ability of filled root canals. PMID: 21742249 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5025494 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5025494 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5025493&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21742250%26dopt%3DAbstract We report the experience and outcomes with percutaneous computed tomography (CT)-guided cryotherapy of primary lung malignancies, as well as recurrence and metastases, in patients ineligible for surgery. PMID: 21742250 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5025493 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5025493 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5025492&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21742251%26dopt%3DAbstract This study aimed to investigate body weight changes in pediatric patients after transcatheter closure of ASD. PMID: 21742251 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5025492 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5025492 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5025491&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21742252%26dopt%3DAbstract We report the case of an 86-year-old man presenting with recurrent fever, poor appetite, decreased salivary secretion, and body weight loss. Laboratory investigation revealed that serum creatinine was 4.2 mg/dL, proteinuria was 3+, and there was microscopic hematuria. Positive perinuclear anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody, anti-Ro, and anti-La antibodies were detected. Renal biopsy showed crescentic glomerulonephritis with scanty immune complex deposition. The patient was diagnosed with primary Sjögren's syndrome complicated with rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis with positive anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody. Unlike the patients of other case reports, our patient's renal function did not recover after immunosuppressant treatment, and he finally received long-term hemodialysis... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5025491 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5025491 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5025490&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21742253%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chi MH, Lee SY, Chang HH, Yang YK, Lin E, Chen PS The genetic influence of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) on antidepressant efficacy has been previously demonstrated. To evaluate whether there are ethnic differences, we compared the allele frequencies of antidepressant efficacy-related SNPs between the Taiwanese population and four other populations in the HapMap database. We recruited 198 Taiwanese major depression patients and 106 Taiwanese controls. A panel of possible relevant SNPs (in brain-derived neurotrophic factor, 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A, interleukin 1 beta, and G-protein beta 3 subunit genes) was selected for comparisons of allele frequencies using the χ(2) test. Our results suggested no difference between Taiwanese patients and controls, but there ... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5025490 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5025490 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5025489&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21742254%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tsai YT, Lai CC, Hsueh PR PMID: 21742254 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5025489 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5025489 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5025508&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21741002%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Huang LT PMID: 21741002 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5025508 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5025508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5025507&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21741003%26dopt%3DAbstract This article gives an update on the three best studied restriction factors, their putative mechanisms of action and how the virus has overcome their effects, together with an indication of novel therapeutic approaches based on this knowledge. PMID: 21741003 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5025507 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5025507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5025506&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21741004%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kuo YH, Chuang TW, Hung CH, Chen CH, Wang JH, Hu TH, Lu SN, Lee CM Chronic infection with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) is associated with impaired lipid metabolism. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of antiviral response on the serial change of serum lipids in chronic HCV patients. PMID: 21741004 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5025506 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5025506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5025505&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21741005%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chang JT, Dou HY, Yen CL, Wu YH, Huang RM, Lin HJ, Su IJ, Shieh CC A globally increasing trend of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), the rising prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) in many countries, and the emergence of multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) in recent years pose a serious challenge for TB control. PMID: 21741005 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5025505 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5025505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5025504&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21741006%26dopt%3DAbstract This study aimed to investigate the clinical manifestations of pediatric CVS and its prognosis, and to clarify its relationship with the risk of migraine development in children. PMID: 21741006 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5025504 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5025504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5025503&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21741007%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chi H, Chang IS, Tsai FY, Huang LM, Shao PL, Chiu NC, Chang LY, Huang FY Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is the leading cause of hospitalization in young children. The population-based burden of RSV hospitalization and the effect of potential risk factors on the severity of illness were evaluated in Taiwanese children. PMID: 21741007 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5025503 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5025503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5025502&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21741008%26dopt%3DAbstract This study surveyed the prevalence of rubber dam usage in nonsurgical root canal treatment (RCT) by dentists under the National Health Insurance system in Taiwan. PMID: 21741008 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5025502 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5025502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5025501&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21741009%26dopt%3DAbstract This study aimed to examine the relationship between surgeon/hospital volume, perioperative complications, acute infections and hospital utilization for patients who underwent primary (THA). PMID: 21741009 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5025501 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5025501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5025500&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21741010%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chen PY, Wu TJ, Ou HY, Li MC, Hu SC, Huang SM PMID: 21741010 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5025500 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5025500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5025499&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21741011%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Shao PL, Lu CY, Hsieh YC, Bock HL, Huang LM, Immunogenicity and reactogenicity of the combined diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis-inactivated poliovirus-Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) conjugate vaccine (DTPa-IPV/Hib, Infanrix™-IPV + Hib) was assessed when co-administered with hepatitis B (HBV) vaccine. Seventy healthy infants received DTPa-IPV/Hib at 1.5, 3.5, 6 and 15-18 months, and HBV at birth, 1.5, 6 and 15-18 months of age. Serological responses were assessed. Diphtheria, tetanus, Hib and pertussis seroprotection/seropositivity rates were 100% after primary vaccination. Post-primary immune responses to poliovirus could not be evaluated for technical reasons. However, after the booster dose, seroprotection/seropositivity rates, including poliovirus, were 100%. ... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5025499 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5025499 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4881969&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21621147%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: van der Kuyl AC, Berkhout B PMID: 21621147 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4881969 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4881969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4881968&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21621148%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chen CH, Chen RJ Telomerase activity has been measured in a wide variety of cancerous and non-cancerous tissue types, and the vast majority of clinical studies have shown a direct correlation between it and the presence of cancerous cells. Telomerase plays a key role in cellular immortality and tumorigenesis. Telomerase is activated in 80-90% of human carcinomas, but not in normal somatic cells, therefore, its detection holds promise as a diagnostic marker for cancer. Measurable levels of telomerase have been detected in malignant cells from various samples: tissue from gestational trophoblastic neoplasms; squamous carcinoma cells from oral rinses; lung carcinoma cells from bronchial washings; colorectal carcinoma cells from colonic luminal washings; bladder carcinoma cells fr... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4881968 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4881968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4881967&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21621149%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hwang LC, Chen SC, Chen CJ Although obesity is becoming a major public health problem, data are limited on the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and survival in Taiwanese populations. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term effects of obesity on the risk of death from any cause and from specific diseases in middle-aged Taiwanese adults. PMID: 21621149 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4881967 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4881967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4881966&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21621150%26dopt%3DAbstract This study investigated the frequency and determinants of ischemic stroke in patients with intracranial DAVF. PMID: 21621150 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4881966 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4881966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4881965&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21621151%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lo YC, Wu PY, Hsieh CY, Chen MY, Sheng WH, Hsieh SM, Sun HY, Liu WC, Hung CC, Chang SC Despite provision of free-of-charge human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) care and antiretroviral therapy in Taiwan, a substantial proportion of patients experience late HIV diagnosis. We investigated the risk factors for late HIV diagnosis in Taiwan. PMID: 21621151 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4881965 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4881965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4881964&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21621152%26dopt%3DAbstract This study evaluated whether Taiwanese OLP patients had significantly higher frequencies of serum ANAs than healthy control subjects, and whether levamisole treatment could modulate the antibody levels. PMID: 21621152 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4881964 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4881964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4881963&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21621153%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tsay PK, Lai JY, Yang CP, Hung IJ, Hsueh C, Tsai MH, Jaing TH Hepatoblastoma is the most common malignant liver tumor in children. Comparative studies have elucidated the optimal pre- or postoperative chemotherapeutic regimens. The aim of this study was to investigate the prognostic significance of baseline tumor characteristics for overall survival and disease-free survival in children with hepatoblastoma. PMID: 21621153 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4881963 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4881963 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4881962&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21621154%26dopt%3DAbstract This study aimed to understand the effect of using PEGI/Fe(3)O(4) nanomagnetic fluid as a gene vector for liver cancer gene therapy. An AFP enhancer aids in the expression of tumor-specific foreign genes in AFP-producing cancer cells like HepG2 cells, and was utilized in the delivery method in this study. PMID: 21621154 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4881962 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4881962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4881961&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21621155%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Shao PL, Lu CY, Hsieh YC, Bock HL, Huang LM, Immunogenicity and reactogenicity of primary vaccination with combined diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis-hepatitis B-inactivated poliovirus (DTPa-HBV-IPV) vaccine when co-administered with Haemophilus influenzae (Hib) conjugate vaccine were assessed in 60 healthy infants. Infants received HBV vaccine at birth, then DTPa-HBV-IPV and Hib vaccines at age 1.5 months, 3.5 months and 6 months. Blood samples were collected before the first DTPa-HBV-IPV and Hib vaccine doses and 1 month after dose 3. Reactogenicity was assessed using diary cards. One month after primary vaccination, all infants were seroprotected/seropositive against all vaccine antigens evaluated. The poliovirus antigen could not be evaluated. The vaccines were well ... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4881961 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4881961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4881960&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21621156%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe the rare case of a pair of opposite-sex DZ twins with completely different skeletal malocclusions, and discuss the clinical considerations for treatment. The patients were twins aged 13 years and 4 months. The girl had mandibular prognathism and a Class III dentoskeletal relationship, whereas the boy had skeletal Class II with mandibular retrusion. Several morphological traits have been implicated with hormonal effect. However, there was no evidence of whether the masculinization effect had any impact on jaw size in the female fetus or whether this effect lasted into adolescence. We suggest that, although DZ twins share the same growth environment, genetic or other unknown extrinsic factors can result in discordance of characteristics of the craniofacial skeleton, dentition, an... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4881960 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4881960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775089&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21497274%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Liu CY PMID: 21497274 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775089 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4775089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775088&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21497275%26dopt%3DAbstract Commentary on "chronic idiopathic urticaria in taiwan: a clinical study of demographics, aggravating factors, laboratory findings, serum autoreactivity and treatment response". J Formos Med Assoc. 2011 Mar;110(3):132-3 Authors: Tsai TF PMID: 21497275 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775088 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4775088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775087&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21497276%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chan SC, Lee WT The diagnosis of benign epilepsy syndrome should meet the following criteria: age-related and self-limited; good response to medication; and no obvious neurological sequelae after seizure. However, the current concept of benign epilepsy syndrome has been challenged because of the advancements in genetic studies, neuroimaging, and molecular techniques. Many studies have revealed that the prevalence of behavioral problems and learning difficulties as well as subtle cognitive deficits is higher among patients with benign epilepsy, compared with the normal population. Here, we review updated results of these studies to show the latest and broad comprehensive knowledge of benign epilepsy in children. PMID: 21497276 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Ass... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775087 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4775087 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775086&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21497277%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gong K, Shao W, Chen H, Wang Z, Luo ZJ The relationship between lumbar facet joint (LFJ) osteoarthritis (OA) and back pain remains unclear. An OA model associated with joint pain was successfully induced by monosodium iodoacetate (MIA) in rat knees. We aimed to establish an experimental OA model with facet-mediated mechanical hyperalgesia in the LFJ in rats. PMID: 21497277 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775086 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4775086 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775085&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21497278%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: He D, Sun J, Zhu X, Nian S, Liu J Ginsenosides have many biomedical efficacies, such as anti-aging, antioxidation, and anti-inflammatory activities. Compound K (CK), one of the major metabolites of ginsenosides, mediates the antimetastatic and anti-allergic activities of the ginsenosides. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of CK on level of type I collagen, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-1 activity, and protein level in ultraviolet (UV)A-irradiated fibroblasts. PMID: 21497278 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775085 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4775085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775084&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21497279%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yang HY, Wang JD, Lo TC, Chen PC It has been shown that herbs that contain aristolochic acid induce urological cancer. Chinese herbalists have easy access to such herbs. Our previous mortality study has shown a significantly increased risk of urological cancer in female but not male herbalists. To re-examine this risk in male herbalists, the incidence of urological cancer was analyzed. PMID: 21497279 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775084 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4775084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775083&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21497280%26dopt%3DAbstract This study evaluated whether Chinese OLP patients had significantly higher frequencies of serum TGA and TMA than healthy control subjects, and whether levamisole treatment could modulate serum TGA and TMA levels in Chinese OLP patients. PMID: 21497280 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775083 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4775083 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775082&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21497281%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee HC, Hong JB, Chu CY Chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) is not uncommon, yet there is little information about the clinical features of CIU patients in Taiwan. The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical features of CIU in Taiwan. PMID: 21497281 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775082 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4775082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775081&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21497282%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chang TI, Ho MC, Wu YM, Lee PH, Hu RH Biliary complications remain a major weakness of liver transplantation. The purpose of this retrospective study was to determine risk factors associated with biliary complications after liver transplantation, and how they were managed. PMID: 21497282 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775081 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4775081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775080&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21497283%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wang MT Japan established the medical system in Taiwan during its 50 years of occupation, which evolved into the present National Taiwan University Hospital system. This paper summarizes the biographies of 97 Japanese leaders in various medical disciplines during the Japanese occupation of Taiwan. These leaders were among the elite of Japan, with superior intellectual, social and economic status, who helped to establish the important attributes of medical professionals in Taiwan, such as a good academic background, heritage, and research skills. PMID: 21497283 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775080 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4775080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775079&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21497284%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lin YG, Chen PH, Chang FY, Wu LT, Liao KY, Wu TC The scopolamine patch is usually used to reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting associated with anesthesia and/or surgery. It is also commonly used for the prevention of motion sickness. Transdermal scopolamine patches have been used for decades and there are few reports in the literature of toxic psychosis associated with the product. Most documented cases of acute psychosis following administration of scopolamine or other anticholinergic agents have been from the adult population. Here we present a 4-year-old boy with deteriorated cognitive function and changed mental status acutely. Besides flushing skin and psychotic behaviors including bizarre actions, hallucinations, aggressive behavior, hyperactivity, and incoherent spe... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775079 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4775079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4613335&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21377059%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lu CY, Huang LM PMID: 21377059 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4613335 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4613335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4613327&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21377060%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tain YL, Huang LT Asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) is an endogenous inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase (NOS). Growing evidence indicates that ADMA plays an important role in the initiation and progression of a variety of adulthood diseases, especially in the cardiovascular and renal systems. However, the study of ADMA in pediatric diseases has just begun. This review provides an overview of potential clinical applications of ADMA in pediatric practice, with an emphasis on the following areas: the biochemistry and pathophysiology of ADMA; clinical ramifications of elevated ADMA levels in pediatric population; age-related normal reference ranges of ADMA; methodology for measuring ADMA; current and potential agents to reduce ADMA; and the problems that must be addressed before ... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4613327 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4613327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4613317&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21377061%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hsu CY, Jung SM, Chuang SS Anatomical pathology was not popular in Taiwan a few decades ago, with a severe shortage of pathologists. However, there has been a steady increase in recent years, and now there is a threat of oversupply We evaluated supply and demand over the past three decades and compared the findings with other countries. PMID: 21377061 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4613317 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4613317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4613303&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21377062%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Huang LC, Hwang TJ, Huang GH, Hwu HG Long-term outcome of patients with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and schizotypal features has been rarely studied. We investigated this issue in this retrospective pilot study. PMID: 21377062 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4613303 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4613303 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4613287&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21377063%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cheng SJ, Lee JJ, Chang HH, Chen HM, Chiang ML, Kuo MY, Tseng CY, Kok SH Mercury is a well-known neurotoxin but the susceptibility of autonomic nerves to mercury poisoning in vivo has seldom been studied. Our previous studies have shown that the hypoglossal nerve in hamsters contains somatic motor and postganglionic sympathetic fibers. The aim of this study was to investigate the ultrastructural changes in the nervous system following intraneural injection of mercuric chloride into the hypoglossal nerve in hamsters. PMID: 21377063 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4613287 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4613287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4613276&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21377064%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hu NC, Chen JD, Lin YM, Chang JY, Chen YH Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a cluster of diseases related to insulin resistance and is an important cardiovascular risk factor. In addition, MS has been linked to some malignancies, including colorectal cancer. Colon adenoma is a well-established pre-malignant lesion of colorectal cancer. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of various components of MS on the risk of colorectal adenoma. PMID: 21377064 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4613276 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4613276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4613265&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21377065%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hung CS, Cheng CL, Chao CL, Kao HL, Chen MF, Lin NP Drug-eluting stents (DESs) have been shown to reduce in-stent restenosis and target vessel revascularization (TVR) in large clinical trials. We conducted this study to elucidate the differences in the cost and clinical outcome of DESs and bare metal stents (BMSs). PMID: 21377065 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4613265 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4613265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4613244&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21377066%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee TH, Shiun YC Despite frequent use of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) for enteral feeding, the relationship between it and gastroesophageal reflux (GER) remains an incompletely answered question. We conducted this study to compare the GER between the same patients fed with a nasogastric (NG) tube and later with a PEG tube. PMID: 21377066 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4613244 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4613244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4613230&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21377067%26dopt%3DAbstract We present prosthodontic rehabilitation of two maxillary edentulous patients, one with a surgically induced palatal defect and the other with congenital cleft palate. In case 1, an 86-year-old man underwent surgical removal of soft-palate squamous cell carcinoma. The acquired palatal defect was repaired by a maxillary complete denture with a posteriorly extended speech bulb. The final prostheses provided good chewing and speech functions. In case 2, a congenital cleft palate in a 65-year-old man was repaired by a maxillary complete denture with superior extension of the obturator, which was designed to improve retention and stability of the upper single denture. He was satisfied with the upper denture after prosthesis placement. Conventional maxillary complete denture with a posteriorly ex... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4613230 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4613230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4613222&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21377068%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a rare case of a 45-year-old woman with a palpable abdominal mass and elevated serum level of serum cancer antigen 125, who was not receiving hormones or contraceptive agents. Abdominal magnetic resonance imaging revealed a large multilocular cystic tumor that arose in the left central kidney. Nephrectomy was performed under the initial impression of cystic renal cell carcinoma; however, a diagnosis of mixed epithelial and stromal tumor was confirmed according to pathological and immunohistochemical findings. Serum level of cancer antigen 125 returned to normal after 1 month postoperatively and no recurrence was found in the following 18 months. PMID: 21377068 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4613222 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4613222 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4497705&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21316006%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lin YL, Yeh KH, Cheng AL PMID: 21316006 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4497705 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4497705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4497704&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21316007%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jean SS, Hsueh PR Antimicrobial resistance is a major global health threat associated with high mortality rates and high medical costs. Geographic variations in resistance profiles of bacterial and fungal pathogens have had a considerable impact on antimicrobial prescription. In Taiwan, there is an alarmingly high prevalence of penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae, multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii, extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae, penicillin- and fluoroquinolone-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and azole-resistant Candida species. In addition, the emergence of XDR Mycobacterium tuberculosis has illustrated the need for regular monitoring of the resistance profiles... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4497704 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4497704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4497703&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21316008%26dopt%3DAbstract This report described the clinical features of patients who fulfill the diagnostic criteria for CVS. PMID: 21316008 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4497703 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4497703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4497702&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21316009%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hu WS, Lee SH, Chiu CZ, Shyu KG, Lin SC, Hung HF, Liou JY, Cheng JJ Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has been increasingly adopted for unprotected left main coronary artery (LMCA) disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the predictors of long-term clinical outcomes in patients after elective stent implantation for unprotected LMCA disease. PMID: 21316009 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4497702 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4497702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4497701&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21316010%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lin HP, Chen HM, Vu CH, Yang H, Kuo RC, Kuo YS, Wang YP Odontogenic fibroma (ODF) is a rare odontogenic tumor. It can be further divided into peripheral odontogenic fibroma (PODF) and central odontogenic fibroma (CODF). This retrospective study evaluated the clinical and histopathological features of 15 ODFs in Taiwanese patients. PMID: 21316010 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4497701 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4497701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4497700&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21316011%26dopt%3DAbstract We examined the feasibility of using MRH in distinguishing hepatic cysts from hemangiomas. PMID: 21316011 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4497700 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4497700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4497699&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21316012%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yen YH, Lin TF, Lin CJ, Lee YC, Lau HP, Yeh HM Sex differences in response to noxious stimuli or analgesia have been demonstrated. We investigated sex differences in conscious sedation during upper gastrointestinal panendoscopic examination with regard to drug dose and entropy scores. PMID: 21316012 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4497699 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4497699 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4497698&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21316013%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cheng SJ, Lee JJ, Kok SH, Chou CH, Chang HH, Yang H, Chiang ML, Kuo MY Expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) correlates with progression and prognosis of several human cancers. The main purposes of this study were to assess expression of VEGF in specimens of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and to evaluate the possible influence of VEGF on the progression and prognosis of OSCC in Taiwan. PMID: 21316013 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4497698 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4497698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4497697&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21316014%26dopt%3DAbstract We report here a patient who presented with growth failure and central hypothyroidism since early infancy. However, treatment with thyroxine gave no effect and he subsequently developed calf muscle pseudohypertrophy (Kocher-Debre-Semelaigne syndrome), elevation of creatinine kinase, dilated cardiomyopathy and pericardial effusion. Final diagnosis was made by combined pituitary function test and sequencing analysis that revealed POU1F1 gene C.698T > C (p.F233S) mutation. The rarity of the disease can result in delayed diagnosis and treatment. PMID: 21316014 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4497697 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4497697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4497696&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21316015%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hsu WY, Huang SS, Chiu NY Psychogenic nausea and vomiting is defined as vomiting without any obvious organic pathology or vomiting with a psychological etiology. The treatment for such a condition is a challenge in clinical practice. The first patient was a 46-year-old married factory worker who was repeatedly hospitalized for recurring bouts of nausea and vomiting. After consultation, she was diagnosed with major depressive disorder. The frequency of nausea and vomiting decreased after treatment with daily doses of 10-20 mg escitalopram. The second patient was a 37-year-old married teacher who had bouts of nausea and vomiting and was also hospitalized repeatedly. She was diagnosed with mixed anxiety-depressive disorder. After treatment with 10 mg/day escitalopram, her episode... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4497696 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4497696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4370423&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21195883%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tseng PH, Wu MS, Kao JH PMID: 21195883 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4370423 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4370423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4370421&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21195884%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Liu HT, Chen CY, Kuo HC Overactive bladder (OAB) is a syndrome based on self-reported symptoms of urgency and frequency with or without urge incontinence. Although urgency is the core symptom of OAB, patients might have difficulty to distinguish urgency from the urge to void. Urodynamic study is a useful diagnostic tool to discover detrusor overactivity (DO) in patients with OAB; however, not all OAB patients have DO. Therefore, a more objective and non-invasive way to diagnose and assess OAB including DO is needed. Recent research has focused on urinary biomarkers in assessment of OAB. Urinary nerve growth factor (NGF) level increases in patients with OAB-wet, bladder outlet obstruction, mixed urinary incontinence and urodynamic DO. Urinary NGF levels are correlated with seve... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4370421 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4370421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4370420&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21195885%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Liang KL, Su MC, Shiao JY, Wu SH, Li YH, Jiang RS Pollen allergy is believed to be less common in East Asia, Latin America, and tropical areas. The purpose of this study was to understand the role of pollen allergy in Taiwan. PMID: 21195885 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4370420 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4370420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4370419&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21195886%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chen YC, Chen MY, Lu CY, Chang HH, Hung CC, Chen MY, Chen ML Parvovirus B19 is associated with erythema infectiosum in children or arthralgia and arthritis in adults. The virus is relatively conserved and nucleotide identity is expected in viruses that are epidemiologically related. Here, we describe the first cluster of parvovirus infection among hospital staff documented in Taiwan. PMID: 21195886 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4370419 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4370419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4370418&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21195887%26dopt%3DAbstract This study was performed to identify predictive factors for non-attendance in endocrinology and metabolism (Endo/Meta) patients. PMID: 21195887 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4370418 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4370418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4370417&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21195888%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chiang ER, Ma HL, Chen WM, Su YP, Chen TH Revision total hip arthroplasty is technically demanding, especially when treating a large defective femur. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical results of cementless total hip arthroplasty revision in patients with advanced femoral bony defects. PMID: 21195888 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4370417 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4370417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4370416&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21195889%26dopt%3DAbstract This study evaluated echocardiography and 64-multislice computed tomography (64-MSCT) angiography in diagnosing CAF. PMID: 21195889 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4370416 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4370416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4370415&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21195890%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lin CY, Chang YL Castleman's disease (CD) is a rare and complex disease that involves the head and neck region. In our hospital, only three cases of CD in the head and neck region have been encountered in the past 20 years. PMID: 21195890 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4370415 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4370415 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4370414&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21195891%26dopt%3DAbstract Response to "New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase (NDM-1): an emerging threat among Enterobacteriaceae". J Formos Med Assoc. 2010 Dec;109(12):921-2 Authors: Arya SC, Agarwal N PMID: 21195891 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4370414 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4370414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4370413&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21195892%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hsu HL, Bai KJ, Chiang YC, Lin SJ, Yu MC Timely and intensive monitoring for, and management of, adverse effects caused by anti-tuberculosis drugs are essential components of control programs for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). This retrospective case series was conducted in northern Taiwan from January 2007 to December 2008 at Taipei Medical University-Wan Fang Hospital, a 750-bed tertiary-care center and MDR-TB referral center. Hepatitis associated with prothionamide was defined as the recurrence of hepatitis after a second prothionamide treatment re-challenge. In total, 47 patients with MDR-TB enrolled in the Directly Observed Therapy, Short Course-Plus Program were identified during the study period, and 44 (93.6%) were treated with prothionamide. Seven of these... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4370413 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4370413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4370412&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21195893%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yang HY, Wang JD, Chen PC, Lee JJ A 78-year-old woman complained of twisting-like pain in her left lower chest. During physical examination, friction rubbing was noted in both lungs. Chest radiography showed extensive bilateral pleural calcification. High-resolution computed tomography confirmed the presence of bilateral calcified pleural plaques. The patient had worked at a Japanese asbestos factory in Taiwan for 1 year when she was 16 years old. Her job involved picking out asbestos fibers from crushed asbestos minerals, but no protective equipment was used at that time. This is believed to be the first reported case of asbestos-related disease in Taiwan that resulted from asbestos mining. We also summarize the history of domestic asbestos mining, importation of asbestos, an... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4370412 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4370412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233468&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21126649%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Liu DL, Zhang JG, Wang JJ PMID: 21126649 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233468 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4233468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233467&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21126650%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pui CH Recent progress in risk-adapted treatment for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia has secured 5-year event-free survival rates of approximately 80% and 5-year survival rates approaching 90%. With improved systemic and intrathecal chemotherapy, it is now feasible to omit safely in all patients prophylactic cranial irradiation, which was once a standard treatment. As high-resolution, genome-wide analyses of leukemic and normal host cells continue to identify novel subtypes of lymphoblastic leukemia and provide new insights into leukemogenesis, we can look forward to the time when all cases of this disease will be classified according to specific genetic abnormalities, some of which will yield "druggable" targets for more effective and less toxic treatments. Meanwhile, ... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233467 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4233467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233466&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21126651%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The most frequently isolated pathogens were viridans group streptococci, which differed from other recent studies. In the present study, no penicillin-resistant strains were detected and there was a higher mortality rate for IE caused by MRSA than MSSA. IE should be considered in MRSA patients with the following risk factors: nosocomial infection, hemodialysis, and surgery or intravascular catheter insertion. PMID: 21126651 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233466 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4233466 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233465&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21126652%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Serum sTREM-1 level might not be a reliable marker for infection in ARDS patients. However, as an inflammatory marker, initial serum sTREM-1 level and its trend over time, especially in the first 5 days, could be predictive of short-term mortality. A progressive decline in serum sTREM-1 levels during follow-up indicates a favorable outcome, whereas persistently elevated sTREM-1 indicates a poor prognosis and should lead to a re-evaluation of therapy. PMID: 21126652 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233465 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4233465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233464&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21126653%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Granulomas and cysts were the two most common periapical lesions. Periapical lesions occurred more frequently in female patients and in those in their fourth to fifth decades. The most commonly affected site for periapical lesions was the maxillary anterior region, and the most frequently involved tooth was the maxillary lateral incisor. PMID: 21126653 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233464 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4233464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233463&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21126654%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: NRCS has better physicochemical and sealing properties, as well as lower cytotoxicity and microleakage than Epiphany has. PMID: 21126654 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233463 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4233463 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233462&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21126655%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: CTAS provided better discrimination for ED patient triage, and also showed greater validity when predicting hospitalization, LOS, and medical resource consumption. An accurate five-level triage scale appeared superior in predicting patient acuity and resource utilization. PMID: 21126655 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233462 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4233462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233461&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21126656%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Both SBT and LBT upregulate MMP-2 expression, and LBT-induced MMP-2 expression might be mediated by phosphoinositide 3-kinase, p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase, c-Jun N-terminal kinase, and nuclear factor-?B, and to a lesser extent, by reactive oxygen species, rather than by ERK. PMID: 21126656 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233461 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4233461 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233460&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21126657%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The length of stent and crossing the midline of the distal end were significantly associated with stent-related symptoms after URSL. Selection of the proper length of double-J stent is the most important factor in minimizing stent-related symptoms. PMID: 21126657 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233460 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4233460 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233459&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21126658%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pavlidis AN, Giannakopoulos AK, Danias PG, Manolis AJ PMID: 21126658 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233459 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4233459 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4174965&cid=s_30419_22_f&fid=30419&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21070742%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 21070742 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4174965 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4174965