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Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:32:12 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3375200&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%3D20232531%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Zhao ZW, Yao EH, Chen LL PMID: 20232531 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3375200 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3375200 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350936&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%3D20206833%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pan C, Liu S, Jiang S Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1 infection is initiated by the binding of gp120 envelope glyco-protein to its cell receptor (CD4) and a coreceptor (CXCR4 or CCR5), followed by a series of conformational changes in the gp41 transmembrane subunit. These changes include insertion of fusion peptide into the target cell membrane and association of C-heptad repeat (CHR) peptide with the N-heptad repeat (NHR) trimer, a pre-hairpin fusion intermediate. A stable six-helix bundle core is then formed, bringing the viral envelope and target cell membrane into close proximity for fusion. Peptides derived from the CHR region, such as T20 and C34, inhibit HIV-1 fusion by interacting with the gp41 fusion intermediate. A number of anti-HIV-1 peptides and small molecul... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350936 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3350936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350935&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%3D20206834%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: We suggest that to assure the quality of transfusion, the blood donated by a habitual BQ chewer should be used with caution because of its possible contamination with areca nut ingredients that may be cytotoxic to RBCs. PMID: 20206834 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350935 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3350935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350934&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%3D20206835%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Rosiglitazone significantly reduces plasma levels of inflammatory and hemostatic biomarkers, and restores global endothelial dysfunction, independently from insulin sensitization, in healthy smokers. PMID: 20206835 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350934 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3350934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350933&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%3D20206836%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The high prevalence of multidrug resistance caused by varied resistance mechanisms in N. gonorrhoeae limits the drug choice. Ongoing surveillance of antimicrobial resistance and discovery of new effective antibiotic therapy are warranted in endemic areas. PMID: 20206836 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350933 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3350933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350932&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%3D20206837%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Greater PC from parents directly contributed to higher levels of student depression and was related indirectly to more student antisocial behavior. It is suggested that parents should decrease overly critical parenting styles to promote adolescent mental health and avoid the development of antisocial behavior. PMID: 20206837 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350932 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3350932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350931&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%3D20206838%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: A telephone interview survey containing the BSRS-5 items is an efficient way to identify determinants of SI in the general population. PMID: 20206838 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350931 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3350931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350930&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%3D20206839%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Taiwanese children with 21-OHD have characteristic clinical findings such as hyperpigmentation, androgen excess, and failure to thrive. There is a good correlation between genotype and pheno-type. Laboratory tests, including serum 17-hydroxyprogesterone, androstenedione, and testosterone levels are more sensitive than serum cortisol or dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate levels for diagnosing 21-OHD in prepubertal children. PMID: 20206839 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350930 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3350930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350929&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%3D20206840%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Arterial dissection should be considered in childhood ischemic stroke. Spontaneous arterial dissection is an important factor in this group. Early investigation and treatment can improve the outcome. PMID: 20206840 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350929 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3350929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350928&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%3D20206841%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wu JH, Hsu CY, Wang CH, Lee HE, Lan TH, Du JK Oral appliances are a range of devices that are designed to alter upper airway patency. The efficiency of these appliances for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been rarely discussed. This case report describes two designs of mandibular repositioning appliances used to treat OSA. A 36-year-old man was diagnosed with mild OSA by his physician. A single-piece, soft oral appliance and a two-piece, acrylic appliance were used in this patient. Polysomnography was performed three times (baseline, and with the single-piece, and two-piece appliances). The apnea/hypopnea index was improved significantly with both appliances, but to a greater degree with the single-piece soft appliance. Our study concluded that oral appliances m... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350928 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3350928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350927&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%3D20206842%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chen MS, Chang CC, Ho TC, Tsai TH, Fan IM, Hou PK The purpose was to determine whether there was a breakdown of the blood-aqueous barrier in a patient with choroideremia. A 27-year-old man with typical choroideremia underwent standardized ophthalmo-logical evaluation, including quantitative measurement of aqueous flare intensity, by a laser flare-cell meter. The results showed areas of atrophy of the choriocapillaries and retinal pigment epithelium in the mid-periphery and posterior pole, although not in the macula. Fluorescein angiography showed areas of loss of the choriocapillaries and retinal pigment epithelium. The fovea was spared with a surrounding zone of hy-perfluorescence. Electroretinography showed a subnormal photopic amplitude and extinguished scotopic response. E... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350927 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3350927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240434&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%3D20123581%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sheu BC, Chang WC, Huang SC PMID: 20123581 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240434 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3240434 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240433&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%3D20123582%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lin K, Doolan K, Hung CF, Wu TC Human Papillomavirus (HPV) has been associated with several human cancers, including cervical cancer, vulvar cancer, vaginal and anal cancer, and a subset of head and neck cancers. Thus effective vaccination against HPV provides an opportunity to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with HPV. The Food and Drug Administration of the United States has approved two preventive vaccines to limit the spread of HPV. However, these are unlikely to impact upon HPV prevalence and cervical cancer rates for many years. Furthermore, preventive vaccines do not exert therapeutic effects on pre-existing HPV infections and HPV-associated lesions. In order to further impact upon the burden of HPV infections worldwide, therapeutic vaccines are being devel... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240433 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3240433 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240432&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%3D20123583%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: When mutation analysis is not available, immunoprofiles based on CD117, CD34, SMA, and S100 can be used to predict the presence of KIT mutation, but it is less useful for the prediction of exon 9 mutation in GISTs. PMID: 20123583 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240432 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3240432 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240431&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%3D20123584%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: This study strengthens the association of specific RET SNP alleles with typical HD in Taiwan. PMID: 20123584 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240431 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3240431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240430&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%3D20123585%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Screening the population of high-risk individuals for HCC with the two-stage screening intervention in Taiwan is considered potentially cost-effective compared with opportunistic screening in the target population of an HCC endemic area. PMID: 20123585 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240430 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3240430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240429&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%3D20123586%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The prevalence of inaudible valvular regurgitation is high in infants with structurally normal hearts. Multiple-valve involvement with regurgitation is not uncommon. Mild severity and low velocity on color Doppler, and the structural information provided by 2D imaging strongly suggest that these regurgitant flows are physiologically normal in infancy. PMID: 20123586 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240429 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3240429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240428&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%3D20123587%26dopt%3DAbstract This study investigated the effects of surgery on the phonation threshold pressure (PTP) in patients with vocal fold polyps. Methods: Prospectively, 32 consecutive patients with vocal fold polyps were enrolled. PTP was measured 1 day before and 6 weeks after laryngomicrosurgery, by means of an airflow interruption method. An accelerometer was used to detect the vocal fold vibration instead of using an acoustic signal. Results: In all 32 patients, the average preoperative PTP was 0.51 +/- 0.23 kPa, and 6 weeks after surgery, it was 0.28 +/- 0.17 kPa; this difference was statistically significant (p < 0.001). Individually, PTP decreased in 31 patients after surgery. PTP increased after surgery in only one patient, from 0.74 to 0.75 kPa. PMID: 20123587 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J ... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240428 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3240428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240427&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%3D20123588%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The data presented here indicate that approximately 5% of Taiwanese subjects had a threerooted mandibular primary first molar and 80% of such teeth occurred unilaterally. Dentists should take into account the prevalence of these three-rooted variants in primary mandibular first molars among Taiwanese patients during their daily endodontic and exodontic procedures. PMID: 20123588 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240427 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3240427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240426&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%3D20123589%26dopt%3DAbstract This study aimed to assess the etiology, clinical and histological characteristics, and treatment of PUD in children. Methods: All children aged < 18 years with an endoscopic diagnosis of PUD were enrolled in a tertiary referral center. The demographic data, clinical, endoscopic, and histological findings were compared between patients with different causes of PUD. Results: From 1234 endoscopic examinations, 67 (5.4%) children (median age, 11.4 years) with gastric ulcer (GU; n=27) or duodenal ulcer (DU; n=40) were included. Thirty-two (47.7%) of them had Helicobacter pylori infection and 11 (16.5%) had previous use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Non-H. pylori, non-NSAID PUD was found in 24 (35.8%) patients. Children with H. pylori-related PUD had a significantly high... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240426 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3240426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240425&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%3D20123590%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a 24-year old woman who was noted initially to have aortitis and severe aortic regurgitation caused by Behcets disease. After receiving aortic valve replacement, aortoplasty and immunosuppressant therapy, her condition became stationary. As far as we are aware, she is the youngest case that has undergone surgery. The early onset of hemodynamic decompensation is considered to be related to delay in diagnosis and lack of steroid treatment. PMID: 20123590 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240425 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3240425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240424&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%3D20123591%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yeh HM, Liu MF, Chang KK, Liu SM, Chen CH Hemophagocytic syndrome (HS) that occurs in the course of adult-onset Stills disease (AOSD) has been reported only rarely in the literature. HS and AOSD share overlapping clinical and laboratory features, therefore, it is difficult to recognize HS as a complication of AOSD. Here, we report the case of a 46-year old woman with classical features of AOSD. Severe pancytopenia and jaundice associated with extreme hyperferritinemia occurred during high-dose steroid treatment. Bone marrow biopsy showed typical pathological features of hemophagocytosis, which confirmed the coexistence of HS with AOSD. The patient was treated with methylprednisolone pulse therapy of 500 mg/day for 3 days, as recommended in cases of HS complicating AOSD, and he... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240424 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3240424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3240423&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%3D20123592%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: For the article: Lai DS, Chen SC, Chang YH, et al. Pediatric reference intervals for several biochemical analytes in school children in central Taiwan. J Formos Med Assoc 2009;108:957-63. The second author's name was misspelled as Shivan-Chih Chen. The correct spelling is Shiuan-Chih Chen. PMID: 20123592 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3240423 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3240423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3134045&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%3D20040453%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chan PC, Huang LM, Suo J PMID: 20040453 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3134045 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3134045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3134044&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%3D20040454%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dai W Aneuploidy is a major manifestation of chromosomal instability, which is defined as a numerical abnormality of chromosomes in diploid cells. It is highly prevalent in a variety of human malignancies. Increased chromosomal instability is the major driving force for tumor development and progression. To suppress genomic stability during cell division, eukaryotic cells have evolved important molecular mechanisms, commonly referred to as checkpoints. The spindle checkpoint ensures that cells with defective mitotic spindles or a defective interaction between the spindles and kinetochores do not initiate chromosomal segregation during mitosis. Extensive studies have identified and characterized more than a dozen genes that play important roles in the regulation of the spindle ... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3134044 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3134044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3134043&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%3D20040455%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: This study demonstrated the potential of Korean PHI to address the problem of moral hazard. These results serve as a reference for policy makers when considering how to finance healthcare services, as well as to contain healthcare expenditure. PMID: 20040455 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3134043 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3134043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3134042&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%3D20040456%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Serum uric acid level was associated with eGFR and decline in renal function in elderly Taiwanese subjects. Whether hypouricemic therapy could retard the progression of CKD deserves further in-depth study. PMID: 20040456 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3134042 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3134042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3134041&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%3D20040457%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The prevalence of H. pylori infection is high among high-school students on Lanyu Island. There is no evidence that infection is related to growth failure. PMID: 20040457 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3134041 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3134041 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3134040&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%3D20040458%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: There was reduced speech discrimination ability under background noise in adult subjects with unilateral or bilateral CHL. PMID: 20040458 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3134040 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3134040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3134039&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%3D20040459%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Open-type frontalis suspension surgery using ePTFE is preferable to closed-type surgery for children with upper eyelid ptosis. Closed-type surgery provides more favorable results in adults than in children. PMID: 20040459 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3134039 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3134039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3134038&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%3D20040460%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Bladder neck and urethral BoNT-A injections improved LUTS and increased Qmax in men with a small prostate. Our findings suggest that bladder neck and urethral dysfunction may play a role in LUTS in men without BPH. PMID: 20040460 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3134038 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3134038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3134037&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%3D20040461%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Our study provides new pediatric reference intervals (2.5th-97.5th percentiles) of 60-99 mg/dL for serum glucose concentrations, 8-38 IU/L for ALT, 0.4-1.1 mg/L for Cr, 8.7-18.0 mg/L for BUN, and 10-34 for B/C ratio. The B/C ratio in children was higher than those of adults, possibily due to that children had a higher intake of protein. PMID: 20040461 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3134037 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3134037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3134036&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%3D20040462%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a 45-year-old female patient who was stung by a honeybee, and whose right forearm showed progressive swelling with bullous formation after the sting. She was sent to our emergency department with the diagnosis of right hand cellulitis. After treatment with antibiotics for 5 days, the lesions showed no response. Then, systemic steroid was used and the lesion gradually resolved. Diagnosis of Wells syndrome was made according to clinical appearance, course and characteristic histopathological findings. PMID: 20040462 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3134036 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3134036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3134035&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%3D20040463%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hou YC, Wang IJ, Hu FR Anesthetic toxic keratitis is rare and presents as a ring keratitis, which is often misdiagnosed as Acanthamoeba keratitis. Here, we report an unusual case of toxic keratitis caused by topical abuse of a dilute anesthetic. A 26-year-old woman presented with bilateral corneal edema, ring infiltrates, pigmented keratic precipitate, Descemets membrane folding, and strong anterior chamber reactions 2 weeks after laser subepithelial keratomileusis surgery. Tracing back her medical history, topical dilute 0.1% proparacaine was prescribed and frequently used for 1 month. Toxic keratitis was suspected. After discontinuation of the topical anesthetic and initiation of treatment with topical 20% autologous serum, complete corneal epithelialization was achieved wit... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3134035 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3134035 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3134034&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%3D20040464%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hung BP, Shih KC PMID: 20040464 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3134034 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3134034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3134033&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%3D20040465%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lin HL, Kuo LC, Chen CW, Lin YK, Lee WC PMID: 20040465 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3134033 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3134033 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3030210&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%3D19933024%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jeang KT, Huang LM PMID: 19933024 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3030210 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3030210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3030209&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%3D19933025%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chu TS, Weed HG, Yang PC PMID: 19933025 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3030209 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3030209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3030208&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%3D19933026%26dopt%3DAbstract We present here a review of EDD, including the proposed pathophysiology, diagnosis and current treatment options for these disorders. PMID: 19933026 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3030208 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3030208 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3030207&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%3D19933027%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Under field conditions in which moisture control was not effective, a high-viscosity and less technique-sensitive glass ionomer material can be used as an effective sealant material, rather than resin. PMID: 19933027 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3030207 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3030207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3030206&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%3D19933028%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Otolaryngologists compete with pediatricians in the primary care of preschool children in Taiwan. The proportion of visits to pediatric specialists was correlated significantly with the density of pediatricians in different counties. The NHI should modify its policy to make the medical system more equitable. PMID: 19933028 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3030206 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3030206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3030205&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%3D19933029%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Autoimmunity plays an important role in the pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes in Taiwanese children, and the presence of IAAs tends to be more common in younger children. PMID: 19933029 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3030205 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3030205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3030204&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%3D19933030%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The mucous extravasation phenomenon, odontoma, or dentigerous cyst was the most common inflammatory and reactive, neoplastic, or cystic lesion, respectively, in pediatric patients. The relatively high incidence of inflammatory and reactive lesions in pediatric patients implies the importance of stringent oral hygiene in children. Most oral neoplastic lesions in pediatric patients are benign, and malignant oral tumors rarely occur in pediatric patients. PMID: 19933030 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3030204 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3030204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3030203&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%3D19933031%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Radical cystectomy can be curative in a significant portion of patients with organ-confined (T2 or less) and extravesical (pT3) bladder cancer. Age > 60 years, pT4 tumors, and nodal metastases were associated with poor prognosis. Patients with limited lymph node involvement (1-3 nodes) can be cured by surgery alone, whereas a more extensive lymph node metastasis (>/= 4 nodes) eventually results in recurrence. Concomitant prostate cancer is of low grade and early stage, and is clinically insignificant. PMID: 19933031 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3030203 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3030203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3030202&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%3D19933032%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The dengue scoring system had a high NPV that might be helpful in the early diagnosis of dengue fever in adults before laboratory data are available. PMID: 19933032 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3030202 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3030202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3030201&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%3D19933033%26dopt%3DAbstract This report provides new insights into renal cell carcinoma that result from VHL gene alterations in Taiwan. PMID: 19933033 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3030201 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3030201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3030200&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%3D19933034%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kao TM, Wang CH, Chen YC, Ko WJ, Chang SC During the novel influenza A (H1N1) pandemic, some patients developed acute respiratory distress syndrome or severe cardiopulmonary failure despite the use of conventional management. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support may successfully rescue these severely ill patients. Here, we report the first case of severe novel H1N1 infection with multiorgan failure that was successfully treated with antiviral therapy and ECMO in Taiwan. A 32-year-old man had acute onset of fever, dry cough, rhinorrhea, and sore throat 2 days after returning from Dongguan, China. He attended Hospital A and chest radiography revealed bilateral lung consolidation. Rapid influenza antigen testing was negative. He was intubated 2 days later due to hyp... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3030200 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3030200 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3030199&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%3D19933035%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Singh SK PMID: 19933035 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3030199 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3030199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3030198&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%3D19933036%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sun HY, Chen YJ, Gau CS, Chang SC, Luh KT PMID: 19933036 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3030198 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3030198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2947260&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%3D19864194%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lo WT, Wang CC PMID: 19864194 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2947260 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2947260 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2947259&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%3D19864195%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chen JH, Lin KP, Chen YC Dementia is a complex human disease. The incidence of dementia among the elderly population is rising rapidly worldwide. In the United States, Alzheimers disease (AD) is the leading type of dementia and was the fifth and eighth leading cause of death in women and men aged >/= 65 years, respectively, in 2003. In Taiwan and many other counties, dementia is a hidden health issue because of its underestimation in the elderly population. In Western countries, the prevalence of AD increases from 1-3% among people aged 60-64 years to 35% among those aged > 85 years. In Taiwan, the prevalence of dementia for people aged >/= 65 years was 2-4% by 2000. Therefore, it is important to identify protective and risk factors for dementia to prevent this diseas... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2947259 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2947259 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2947258&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%3D19864196%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Plasmid profiling and PFGE were efficient for discriminating SE isolates from different sources. Our data support the notion that SE is transmitted from chickens to humans, presumably through the food chain, but it appears that chickens are not the sole reservoir for human infection with SE in Taiwan SE remained susceptible to most antimicrobial agents. PMID: 19864196 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2947258 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2947258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2947257&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%3D19864197%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Age and lung function were predictors of FENO in this population, and these factors should be considered for clinical applications of FENO measurements. PMID: 19864197 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2947257 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2947257 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2947256&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%3D19864198%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Protocol-driven therapy for sepsis was put into clinical practice. Early resuscitation and ICU bed availability were key process indicators in managing sepsis, to reduce mortality. PMID: 19864198 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2947256 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2947256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2947255&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%3D19864199%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Sulpiride is effective for short-term treatment of children and adolescents with TS or chronic tic disorder, and has few adverse effects. PMID: 19864199 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2947255 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2947255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2947254&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%3D19864200%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: For terminal cancer patients, hospice care can improve family satisfaction while reducing medical expenditure in Taiwan. PMID: 19864200 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2947254 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2947254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2947253&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%3D19864201%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: LS has typical skin manifestations. All patients should undergo a comprehensive examination, especially echocardiography and electrocardiography. The diagnosis can be confirmed by genetic study. PMID: 19864201 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2947253 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2947253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2947252&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%3D19864202%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tseng SK, Tsai YL, Li UM, Jeng JH Actinomycosis is an infection caused by filamentous, branching, Gram-positive anaerobic bacteria. It rarely infects the jawbone. This case report describes a patient with a left maxillary central incisor with an apical lesion and actinomycotic infection. A 23-year-old male patient underwent conventional root canal treatment of tooth 21, in a local dental clinic for about 1 year. However, percussion pain and a sinus tract that originated from tooth 21 were still present after treatment. Nonsurgical root canal treatment of tooth 21 was performed again but failed to relieve the symptoms. Therefore, apicoectomy and retrograde filling of the apical root canal with mineral trioxide aggregate were carried out. Periradicular bony defect was grafted by... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2947252 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2947252 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2947251&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%3D19864203%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a girl aged 4 years and 8 months who was diagnosed with the disease by endoscopic duodenal biopsy at 8 months of age. She presented initially with chronic diarrhea at 4 months of age. Generalized edema with hypoalbuminemia frequently occurred despite regular albumin supplements. Multiple vitamins initially were not supplied regularly. Episodes of tetany caused by hypocalcemia developed 4 years after the diagnosis of intestinal lymphangiectasia. Imaging study (long-bone X-ray and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) revealed low bone density. Complicated vitamin D deficiency [low serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D concentration (< 12.48 mmol/L, the detection limit)] and secondary hyperparathyroidism were confirmed via blood testing. Vitamin D supplementation for 3 months improved her bone... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2947251 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2947251 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2947250&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%3D19864204%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tsou MT, Luo JC Malignant mesothelioma is a rare tumor among the general population, but for people exposed to asbestos, the lifetime risk is high. A 58-year old man presented with suffering from chest pain, upper back pain, shortness of breath, and coughing that had continued for several months. A chest X-ray revealed right-side pleural effusion; however, pleural biopsy from drainage treatment confirmed a diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma. According to his occupational and environmental history, the patient had worked continuously in a porcelain factory for 30 years. The specific characteristics of his work, making asbestos wallboards and gaskets, entailed working in high-temperature conditions with a high fine-particle content in the atmosphere. The high working temperatur... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2947250 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2947250 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2827588&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%3D19773205%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Li SY, Wong WW PMID: 19773205 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2827588 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2827588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2827587&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%3D19773206%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: As2O3 at 10 mM elicits BoPs in central snail neurons and this effect may relate to the PLC activity of the neuron, rather than protein kinase A activity, or calcium influxes of the neuron. As2O3 at higher concentration irreversibly abolishes the spontaneous action potentials of the neuron. PMID: 19773206 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2827587 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2827587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2827586&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%3D19773207%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Patients with late-onset ARDS are associated with poor prognosis and should be managed as high-risk patients. PMID: 19773207 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2827586 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2827586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2827576&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%3D19773208%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Patients with significant PEEPi experienced greater changes in respiratory mechanics than those without. Physicians should be cautious when performing BAL in such patients. PMID: 19773208 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2827576 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2827576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2827575&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%3D19773209%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: In patients with a palpable prostate nodule, combination biopsy with systemic and nodule biopsy could avoid some misdiagnoses of prostate cancer and provide more accurate information for pathology grading. PMID: 19773209 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2827575 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2827575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2827573&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%3D19773210%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Our results support the possibility of ongoing low-grade inflammation late after the acute phase of KD in children with coronary aneurysms. Serum hs-CRP and HDL-C levels are associated with coronary artery lesions in children with KD. PMID: 19773210 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2827573 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2827573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2827568&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%3D19773211%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Oral GCFs show no significant sex predilection and occur in patients in the second to fourth decades of life. Usually, the lesions are < 1 cm in diameter and are found more frequently on the tongue and gingiva. GCF resembles fibroma or papilloma and is difficult to diagnose correctly at the first glance. All GCFs can be treated by conservative surgical excision without subsequent recurrence. PMID: 19773211 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2827568 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2827568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2827548&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%3D19773212%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hou JW The oculocerebrorenal syndrome of Lowe, an X-linked multisystem disorder, was diagnosed in a male patient who presented with typical abnormalities of the eyes, kidneys and nervous system. Besides congenital cataracts, renal tubular dysfunction and psychomotor retardation, the patient had also suffered from profound failure to thrive, growth hormone deficiency, severe osteoporosis with hypophosphatemic rickets, and progressive renal dysfunction since early childhood, which were attributed to the metabolic derangements following Fanconi syndrome. Direct sequencing of the OCRL1 gene (responsible for the oculocerebrorenal syndrome of Lowe) revealed a de novo c.2282_2283insT in exon 20, which resulted in premature termination of translation (D762X). After monthly intravenous... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2827548 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2827548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2827547&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%3D19773213%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a 39-yearold man with well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue and cervical lymph node metastases. He developed lung metastases and spontaneous pneumothorax 22 months later after intra-arterial infusion chemotherapy. The patient was managed with partial lung resection under thoracotomy. The pneumothorax resolved completely after the operation. Histological examination demonstrated metastatic squamous cell carcinoma, which had led to a bronchopleural fistula with subsequent induction of pneumothorax. The patient recovered uneventfully and continued to receive adjuvant chemotherapy in the oncology surgery outpatient department. Unfortunately, the tumors of the tongue and cervical lymph nodes progressively enlarged despite treatment. Eventually, the patient died of ... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2827547 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2827547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2827543&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%3D19773214%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hsieh MS, Liu KL, Tien YW, Shun CT Pancreatic serous cystadenomas account for 1-2% of all exocrine pancreatic tumors, and endocrine tumors account for 1-2% of all pancreatic neoplasms. The combination of pancreatic serous cystadenoma and endocrine tumor is even rarer. Here, we report two cases of combined pancreatic serous adenoma and endocrine tumor. One was a 64-year-old woman with serous cystadenoma and pancreatic endocrine tumor. The other case was a 28-year-old woman with von Hippel-Lindau disease with combined pancreatic serous oligocystic adenoma and well-differentiated malignant endocrine carcinoma. Reviewing the literature, we found 15 similar cases that showed two different age distributions and clinical presentations. Careful examination of benign serous cystadenoma... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2827543 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2827543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2827541&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%3D19773215%26dopt%3DAbstract We present the case of 55-year-old woman with chronic hepatitis C, who developed pulmonary tuberculosis after receiving 8 weeks of peginterferon alfa-2a plus ribavirin therapy. Antituberculous treatment was started and antiviral agents were given continually at adjusted doses. Her symptoms of cough with blood-tinged sputum improved 1 month after antituberculous therapy. Treatment for hepatitis C and pulmonary tuberculosis were completed after 6 months. At 6 months after antiviral therapy, a sustained virological response was achieved and follow-up chest radiography showed a marked regressive change. This is believed to be the first case report of complete remission from hepatitis C and pulmonary tuberculosis treated concurrently with antiviral and antituberculous agents. PMID: 19773215... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2827541 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2827541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2693577&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%3D19666346%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lei HY PMID: 19666346 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2693577 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2693577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2693576&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%3D19666347%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Liu CY, Lee CF, Wei YH A wide spectrum of pathogenic mutations of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) has been demonstrated to cause mitochondrial dysfunction and overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS), in relation to mitochondrial and neurodegenerative diseases. Our previous studies have shown that large-scale deletions of mtDNA not only serve as an indicator of oxidative damage, but also result in greater susceptibility of human cells to apoptosis triggered by UV irradiation and other apoptotic stimuli. In this review, we focus on the involvement of mtDNA-mutation-associated oxidative stress and susceptibility to apoptosis in the pathophysiology of mitochondrial and neurodegenerative diseases. Different lines of research have provided concordant data to suggest that the mtDNA... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2693576 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2693576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2693575&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%3D19666348%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: We showed overexpression of Bcl-2 and downregulation of caspase-9 expression in the ISV under hypoxic stress. This indicated dysregulated apoptosis through the intrinsic pathway in the ISV of patients with varicocele. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study of the apoptotic pathway in the human ISV. Additional studies are needed to establish whether adjunctive hyperbaric oxygen therapy reduces the recurrence rate after varicocelectomy. PMID: 19666348 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2693575 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2693575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2693572&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%3D19666349%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Patients treated with RH+RT are likely to have a worse bladder condition and require urological intervention sooner than those who receive RH alone. Active urological management of LUTD in these patients leads to satisfactory improvements in symptoms of difficult urination and urinary incontinence. PMID: 19666349 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2693572 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2693572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2693571&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%3D19666350%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Acute urinary retention enhances renal sympathetic activity, which causes renal vasoconstriction and increases oxidative stress, adhesion-molecule expression and leukocyte infiltration in the rat kidney via the angiotensin II type 1 receptor pathway. PMID: 19666350 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2693571 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2693571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2693570&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%3D19666351%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: A 1-week multimodal curriculum for preclinical medical students can improve the knowledge and beliefs about ethical decision-making in managing terminally ill patients. Clinical skills of symptom management, especially pain control, and ethical decision-making regarding artificial nutrition and hydration should be emphasized in medical education, to promote students' competence in end-of-life care. PMID: 19666351 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2693570 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2693570 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2693568&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%3D19666352%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: A predictive model was established with nine factors that explained 71.6% of the variation in LOHS of patients who survived surgery for PPU. Several corrective methods based on the model can be devised by attending physicians to shorten LOHS. PMID: 19666352 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2693568 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2693568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2693567&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%3D19666353%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: We recommend using the PH model for predicting mean LOS when the PH assumption for patients with different clinical characteristics is satisfied. However, the proposed method only applies to rehabilitating stroke patients. PMID: 19666353 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2693567 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2693567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2693565&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%3D19666354%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Synvisc possesses better symptom-modifying ability and cost-utility in treating early OA of the knee in Taiwan. PMID: 19666354 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2693565 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2693565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2693563&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%3D19666355%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe a 69-year-old woman with RA who presented initially with fever and an indurated skin lesion on the right thigh. Lobular panniculitis was diagnosed after biopsy and was then treated with prednisolone. After this therapy, pulmonary infiltration developed and was later shown by transbronchial biopsy to be caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The panniculitis skin lesion became smaller after prednisolone therapy and was further improved after antituberculosis drugs were added. Reexamination of the previously biopsied skin tissue disclosed acid-fast bacilli. Reactivation or new infection of M. tuberculosis is a current important issue in RA patients, especially after treatment with disease-modifying anti rheumatic drugs or antitumor necrosis factor agents. Mycobacterium-associated ... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2693563 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2693563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2693539&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%3D19666356%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a 49-year-old man who received abdominal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging for a health checkup, during which, a necrotic hepatic tumor was found incidentally. Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography was performed to search for the primary site of malignancy, and lobulated FDG hypermetabolic lesions in the anterior mediastinum were found. The diagnosis of thymic carcinoma with liver metastasis was then confirmed after morphological and immunohistochemical studies of hepatic and mediastinal biopsy specimens. PMID: 19666356 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2693539 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2693539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2589205&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%3D19586824%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jeeninga RE, de Jong MD, Berkhout B PMID: 19586824 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2589205 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2589205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2589204&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%3D19586825%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chang LY, Shih SR, Shao PL, Huang DT, Huang LM An influenza epidemic was detected in April 2009 at the border between the United States and Mexico. The virus was identified soon after to be a swine-origin influenza virus A (S-OIV A) (H1N1). This virus has an HA gene that is derived from the 1918 swine influenza virus and other genes from human, avian, and Eurasian swine influenza viruses. Clinically, it behaves similarly to seasonal influenza. The only differentiating characteristics are vomiting and diarrhea in a quarter of infected patients, which are rare in seasonal influenza. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization declared the first pandemic of the 21st century, caused by S-OIV A (H1N1). Vaccination is the only way to dampen this pandemic. Many questions await an... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2589204 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2589204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2589203&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%3D19586826%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Capsule endoscopy may detect small bowel tumors more reliably by using the scoring system outlined. It should be considered in suspected cases of small bowel tumor. PMID: 19586826 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2589203 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2589203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2589202&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%3D19586827%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The tetravalent polysaccharide Mencevax ACWY meningococcal vaccine was well tolerated and immunogenic in subjects aged 2-30 years in Taiwan. PMID: 19586827 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2589202 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2589202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2589201&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%3D19586828%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Combination of low-dose nalbuphine and morphine in PCA decreases the incidence of opioid-related nausea, without affecting the analgesia and PCA requirement. This novel combination can improve the quality of PCA used for postoperative pain control after gynecological surgery. PMID: 19586828 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2589201 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2589201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2589200&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%3D19586829%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: MT may bind heavy metals and protect patients from CaP. Additional studies are needed to reveal the factors that influence the expression of MT in prostate epithelial cells, and to analyze the free and compound forms of Cd at the same time. PMID: 19586829 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2589200 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2589200 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2589199&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%3D19586830%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The findings suggest severe oxidative stress and weakened antioxidant activity in alcoholic patients, and limited changes in oxidative stress in the early stages of alcohol withdrawal. PMID: 19586830 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2589199 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2589199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2589198&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%3D19586831%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Nine of the 11 clinical features examined---height, weight, BMD, dentinogenesis imperfecta, bone deformity, scoliosis, walking ability, fracture rate, and family history---were significantly different among the three types of OI patients. This finding may be of help in evaluating patients and establishing their prognosis. PMID: 19586831 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2589198 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2589198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2589197&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%3D19586832%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The movement of VAB can be used as an index of DE among the normal population in the supine position. Its application in patients requires further study. PMID: 19586832 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2589197 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2589197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2589196&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%3D19586833%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Liu YL, Liu CM, Tien HF, Hwu HG The disrupted-in-schizophrenia 1 (DISC1) gene is a candidate gene in schizophrenia. The balanced t(1;11)(q42.1;q14.3) translocation with a breakpoint between exons 8 and 9 of DISC1 has been found to be co-segregated with psychosis in a Scottish family. To examine whether the t(1;11)(q42.1;q14.3) translocation exists in Taiwanese samples, we constructed a plasmid probe that carried the two DNA fragments of chromosome 1 (738 bp) and chromosome 11 (719 bp) that covered the breakpoint. This probe was validated using a derived DNA gift from the translocation carrier of the Scottish family. We screened genomic DNA samples from 619 subjects (507 cases and 112 controls). None of the subjects showed the designed polymerase chain reaction (PCR) product de... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2589196 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2589196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2589195&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%3D19586834%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a 47-year-old male stroke patient with nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) and protein C deficiency. The patient was diagnosed with NPC and received a complete course of radiotherapy. Infarction stroke occurred 28 months after radiotherapy and magnetic resonance imaging of the brain confirmed the diagnosis. Carotid duplex sonography showed 50-79% stenosis in his left internal carotid artery. Coagulation profiles indicated protein C deficiency. After medical treatment and rehabilitation, the patient regained the ability to walk and he could perform most of his daily activities. Radiotherapy-induced carotid stenosis is an exacerbating feature of stroke in patients with protein C deficiency. We suggest early carotid duplex sonography and survey of the coagulation profile to prevent a stroke... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2589195 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2589195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535920&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%3D19515623%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Liou JM, Wu MS, Lin JT PMID: 19515623 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535920 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535918&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%3D19515624%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ruan SY, Hsueh PR Invasive candidiasis has emerged as an important nosocomial infection, especially in critically ill patients. We review the epidemiology of invasive candidiasis with an emphasis on data from Taiwan. An increasing incidence of candidemia became apparent from 1980 to the end of the 1990s, followed by relative stability. Crude mortality rates of patients with candidemia were in the range of 35% to 60%. Candida albicans remains the predominant cause of invasive candidiasis in Taiwan and accounts for more than 50% of all cases. Candida tropicalis, Candida glabrata and Candida parapsilosis are the three most common non-albicans Candida species that cause invasive candidiasis. The above four Candida species account for more than 90% of invasive candidiasis in Taiwan... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535918 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535918 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535916&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%3D19515625%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Different countries contrast greatly in the agents used in suicide by poisoning but not in patterns of violent methods used. PMID: 19515625 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535916 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535914&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%3D19515626%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The occurrence rates for individual congenital anomalies in Taiwan were reported. Older maternal age was a risk factor for the occurrence of chromosomal and orofacial anomalies. More active prenatal screening and further investigation of causal factors of congenital anomalies are of major importance. PMID: 19515626 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535914 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535912&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%3D19515627%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Electrocardiogram-gated MDCT is an effective noninvasive tool for evaluating MB in a clinical setting. The most common location of MB was in the LAD, especially in segment 7. Bridged segments with concomitant atherosclerosis were deeper, but not longer, compared with bridged segments without concomitant atherosclerosis. PMID: 19515627 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535912 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535910&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%3D19515628%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: AE with an ileal segment provides effective and safe therapeutic outcomes in SCI patients. However, problems with UTI, reservoir calculi and new-onset upper tract urolithiasis still need to be solved. PMID: 19515628 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535910 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535908&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%3D19515629%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: State anxiety demonstrated greater power than trait anxiety in its relationship with physical activity. These findings suggest that clinical mental health professionals should consider state anxiety when encouraging Taiwanese adults with anxiety disorders to engage in physical activity. PMID: 19515629 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535908 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535906&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%3D19515630%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The present study showed similar effectiveness between atosiban and ritodrine, while tachycardia occurred more frequently in women treated with ritodrine. These results indicate that atosiban is an effective tocolytic drug without the conventional cardiovascular side effects often seen with beta-agonist treatment. PMID: 19515630 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535906 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535904&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%3D19515631%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: When patients are diagnosed with endometrial hyperplasia, surgical intervention should be performed in those with cytological atypia and higher BMI because of the possibility of coexisting endometrial carcinoma. PMID: 19515631 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535904 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535902&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%3D19515632%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hsiao KY, Ko JY, Hong YT Traditional surgery for thyroid nodule is usually performed via anatomic localization of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN), inferior thyroid artery and parathyroid glands (PTGs) initially. Due to the RLN constantly lying beneath the thyroid gland and low grade malignancy of well-differentiated thyroid cancer (WDTC), it is not necessary to find the nerve initially and impossible to make too deep resection. From May 1998 to July 2005, 33 patients with WDTC underwent total thyroidectomy along the capsule with or without modified radical neck dissection without identifying the RLN and PTGs initially. The isthmus, capsular vessels and Berry's ligament were cut from above and the RLN could be found lying in the surgical bed. The PTGs could be found when th... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535902 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535900&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%3D19515633%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chen WS, Wu TH, Chou CT, Tsai CY A 71-year-old man presented with quadriplegia, seizures, dysarthria, motor aphasia and urinary incontinence lasting for several years. The development of proteinuria and increased susceptibility to infections brought the physician's attention to possible underlying autoimmune diseases. Laboratory investigations revealed evidence for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and antiphospholipid syndrome. Imaging studies showed obstructive hydrocephalus. Several courses of methylprednisolone therapies followed by maintenance therapy with low-dose steroid, ventriculoperitoneal shunt, and antihypertensives improved the proteinuria and dysarthria but not the urinary incontinence or dementia. A thromboembolic event in the central nervous system secondary t... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535900 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535898&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%3D19515634%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jee RC, Tsao WL, Shyu WC, Yen PS, Hsu YH, Liu SH A 26-year-old man with a 3-year history of heroin vapor inhalation developed spongiform leukoencephalopathy. T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging showed characteristic high signals over subcortical white matter, including bilateral frontoparietal lobes, posterior limbs of internal capsules, splenium, occipital lobes, cerebellum and brainstem. Signal intensity of diffusion-weighted imaging was high, and apparent diffusion coefficient in corresponding areas was increased. Pathologic features of heroin induced spongiform leukoencephalopathy were unique, characterized by demyelination and vacuolar formation. 99m-Technetium-ECD SPECT and F18 FDG PET demonstrated decreased radiotracer uptake in the corresponding areas. 99m-Technetiu... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535898 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535939&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%3D19443288%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chung SD, Yu HJ PMID: 19443288 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535939 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535938&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%3D19443289%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chang LC, Huang KC, Wu YW, Kao HL, Chen CL, Lai LP, Hwang JJ, Yang WS Adipose tissue is now accepted by the scientific and medical community to be a genuine endocrine organ, in addition to its classical role as an energy store. Adiponectin is one of the many adipocytokines that are secreted almost exclusively by adipose tissue. Alteration in blood adiponectin concentrations has been linked to many human diseases in numerous cross-sectional and prospective studies. In this review, we describe briefly the biological effects of adiponectin as revealed by basic scientific investigations. We also summarize the principles of blood adiponectin assays. Overall, lower blood adiponectin concentration is found in subjects with obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, and hyperten... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535938 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535936&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%3D19443290%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: In southern Taiwan, acute Q fever is the most common rickettsiosis. QSM diseases should be suspected in febrile patients who present with relative bradycardia, hepatomegaly, and elevated serum aminotransferases, but without leukocytosis. PMID: 19443290 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535936 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535935&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%3D19443291%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Training workshops in TB control were effective for promotion of knowledge and elimination of stigmatization in first-line caregivers. DOTS workers attached less stigma to TB patients than public health workers, and older workers who had been volunteers attached the least stigma. PMID: 19443291 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535935 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535934&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%3D19443292%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Admission rates for most ACSCs, except for diabetes, did not change in the post-SARS period. The reductions in outpatient utilization during the SARS outbreak did not appear to affect adversely admissions for most ACSCs. PMID: 19443292 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535934 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535933&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%3D19443293%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Waning immunity to tetanus was observed after primary tetanus vaccination or toxoid booster. The public health policy that one dose of toxoid booster after primary vaccination should be emphasized for continuing protection against tetanus. PMID: 19443293 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535933 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535932&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%3D19443294%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: We found that all eight MTC patients with a family history or with the other phenotypes of MEN 2 had RET mutations, whereas no significant RET mutation was found in seven patients with isolated MTC without family history and other endocrine diseases. Molecular scanning of the RET gene in MEN 2 and MTC in Taiwanese patients probably should be limited to exons 10, 11 and 16, initially to be cost-effective. PMID: 19443294 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535932 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535930&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%3D19443295%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The results imply that the epidemiological decline in unsuspected prostate cancer in central Taiwan may be associated with the wide application of testing for prostatic specific antigen. PMID: 19443295 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535930 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535928&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%3D19443296%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Hysterectomy can improve physical health. In the VH subgroup, physical health was improved significantly, especially from 6-8 weeks postoperatively. In the AH subgroup, physical health and social relationships were improved significantly postoperatively. Social relationships and environmental dimensions tended to show different patterns for women with hysterectomy. These findings may be useful to doctors and nurses, especially in counseling women who have had, or plan to have, a hysterectomy. PMID: 19443296 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535928 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535926&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%3D19443297%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe our experience with allo-HSCT in eight patients with high-risk acute leukemia; donors included one of each of the parents. Among the eight patients, seven were identical HLA-DR matches with the donors. The stem cells were not manipulated in vitro. Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) prophylaxis consisted of antithymocyte globulin, cyclosporine, and methotrexate. All patients had successful trilineage engraftment. Only one patient had grade 2-4 acute GVHD. Two patients died before day +100 due to complications. At the end of follow-up, four patients had survived for 18-48 months and three are alive and without relapse. Our results suggest that HLA-DR fully-matched parents are feasible alternative donors for allo-HSCT in patients with high-risk acute leukemia under an intensive cond... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535926 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535924&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%3D19443298%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wang KL, Wang TY, Huang YC, Lai JC, Chang TC, Yen MS Large-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) of the uterine cervix is a very rare malignancy. We aimed to investigate the role of human papillomavirus (HPV) on the survival of patients, and its correlation with clinical parameters of HPV status or survival outcomes. Only seven cases of LCNEC were retrospectively collected among 8018 (0.087%) invasive cervical carcinomas from the cancer registry systems at Mackay Memorial Hospital and Veterans General Hospital over a period of 17 years. The median survival time was 17.2 months, including only one long-term survivor (> 5 years). The 2 year and 5-year survival rates after diagnosis were 42% and 30%, respectively. The results indicated that the majority of LCNEC cases were dom... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535924 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535922&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%3D19443299%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe a 44-year-old male who had a 2-day history of abdominal pain localized in the right lower quadrant. Before surgery, acute appendicitis with intra-abdominal abscess was suspected, but during the operation, an infected cyst of the omentum, adjacent and adherent to the redundant transverse colon, was found to have been causing these symptoms. Despite the fact that cysts of the omentum have been reported rarely, the operator should be aware that the cyst is a benign entity and the surgical strategy should be different from that for malignancy. We should keep the possibility of omental cyst in mind to avoid unnecessary bowel resection and potentially harmful inappropriate treatment. PMID: 19443299 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535922 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535952&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%3D19369172%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chen JH, Tsou TP, Liu DP PMID: 19369172 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535952 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535951&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%3D19369173%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dijkman R, van der Hoek L HCoV-NL63 and HCoV-229E are two of the four human coronaviruses that circulate worldwide. These two viruses are unique in their relationship towards each other. Phylogenetically, the viruses are more closely related to each other than to any other human coronavirus, yet they only share 65% sequence identity. Moreover, the viruses use different receptors to enter their target cell. HCoV-NL63 is associated with croup in children, whereas all signs suggest that the virus probably causes the common cold in healthy adults. HCoV-229E is a proven common cold virus in healthy adults, so it is probable that both viruses induce comparable symptoms in adults, even though their mode of infection differs. Here, we present an overview of the current knowledge on bo... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535951 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535950&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%3D19369174%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The pentavalent human-bovine vaccine, RotaTeq, was safe, generally well-tolerated, and immunogenic among Taiwanese infants. PMID: 19369174 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535950 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535949&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%3D19369175%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Binding of OPN to osteoclast cell membrane receptor integrin alphav can activate the osteoclasts and increase their osteolytic activity. In addition, binding of OPN to OKC lining epithelial cell membrane receptor CD44v6 can enhance the motility, migration, invasion and spread of lining epithelial cells into the surrounding cancellous bone. Therefore, we suggest that the local aggressive behavior and high osteolytic ability of OKCs in the jawbone can be explained at least partially by high expression of OPN and CD44v6 in lining epithelial cells of OKCs and high expression of integrin alphav in osteoclasts. PMID: 19369175 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535949 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535949 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535948&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%3D19369176%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Aeromonas SBP is a fatal disease, and must be included in the differential diagnosis of SBP in patients with advanced liver cirrhosis in endemic areas. PMID: 19369176 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535948 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535948 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535947&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%3D19369177%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The SNP rs165599, which has been mapped to the 3'-UTR region of the COMT gene, was significantly associated with schizophrenia in our family study, and possibly associated with the age of onset, delusion/hallucination symptom dimension, and CPT performance. Therefore, COMT may contribute to the genetic risk for schizophrenia not through the Val108/158Met polymorphism, but through other variants that are situated 3' to this region, in the Taiwanese population. Nevertheless, the true associated functional variants in our subjects remain to be elucidated. PMID: 19369177 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535947 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535946&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%3D19369178%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Adalimumab in combination with MTX is well tolerated and provides significantly more clinical benefits than MTX alone in Taiwanese patients with active RA. PMID: 19369178 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535946 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535945&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%3D19369179%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The frequency of HIV testing among TB patients remained low at the university hospital providing TB and HIV care in Taiwan from 2000 to 2006. Among those tested for HIV infection, age < 50 years, male gender and presentation of extrapulmonary TB were associated with HIV infection. PMID: 19369179 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535945 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535945 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535944&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%3D19369180%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion, physicians committing suicide were likely to be in their 40s, to serve in the community and to live in urban areas. Future efforts should focus on exploring the causes and possible interventions for physician suicide. PMID: 19369180 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535944 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535943&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%3D19369181%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lin YC, Chang WH, Yang CM Four consecutive patients with chronic peripheral circumferential detachment developed vision-threatening complications requiring further treatment. All four cases had more than one previous vitreoretinal surgery; two cases had silicone oil intravitreally and three had crystalline lens removed. The main complications included chronic hypotony (1 case), rubeosis iridis (4 cases), intraocular hemorrhage (1 case), neovascular glaucoma (1 case), and cataract (1 case). Retinectomy with peripheral traction release and silicone oil infusion resulted in improvement or stabilization of visual function in all four cases. PMID: 19369181 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535943 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535942&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%3D19369182%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Xu J, Shen B, Li Y, Zhang T Retrosternal goiters are commonly situated in the anterior mediastinum, but according to the literature, 10-15% are located in the posterior mediastinum. The authors report two cases of enormous goiter in the posterior mediastinum. Case 1 was a 60-year-old man. His mass measured 12 x 9 x 8 cm and was combined with trachea compression and superior vena cava syndrome. Case 2 was a 59-year-old woman. Her mass measured 9 x 6 x 6 cm and she was admitted with the complaint of dysphagia. Both patients were discharged from hospital after successful operations. They reported normal activities in the follow-up. PMID: 19369182 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535942 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535942 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535941&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%3D19369183%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hung BP, Shih KC PMID: 19369183 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535941 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535940&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%3D19369184%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chang CC, Lee IL, Chen PJ, Wang HP, Hou MC, Lee CT, Chen YY, Cho YP, Lin JT PMID: 19369184 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535940 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2535940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2279193&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%3D19293032%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chiou WT PMID: 19293032 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2279193 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2279193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2279190&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%3D19293033%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Huang WC, Hung MC Resistance to chemotherapy is a major cause of treatment failure in human cancer. Accumulating evidence has indicated that the acquisition of resistance to chemotherapeutic drugs involves the activation of the PI3K/Akt pathway. Modulating Akt activity in response to chemotherapy has been observed often in chemoresistant cancers. The potential molecular mechanisms by which chemotherapeutic agents activate the PI3K/Akt pathway are emerging. Activation of this pathway evades the cytotoxic effects of chemotherapeutic agents via regulation of essential cellular functions such as protein synthesis, antiapoptosis, survival and proliferation in cancer. How chemotherapeutic agents induce Akt activation and how activated Akt confers chemoresistance through regulation o... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2279190 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2279190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2279187&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%3D19293034%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Abdominal TB is a rare manifestation of extrapulmonary TB, even in southeastern Taiwan where TB is prevalent. Delay in diagnosis is common and abdominal TB should be included in the differential diagnosis of middle-aged aborigine men with alcoholic liver cirrhosis and peritonitis. PMID: 19293034 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2279187 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2279187 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2279183&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%3D19293035%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Delays in suspicion, treatment and isolation of TB patients were longer in non-PIWs. Clinicians should be alert to those admitted to non-PIWs with atypical chest radiographs, atypical symptoms, or not admitted from the ED. PMID: 19293035 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2279183 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2279183 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2279181&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%3D19293036%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Elevated AFP levels were observed in 23.9% of patients with CHC. Elevated AFP levels correlated positively with age, HAI inflammation score, ALT elevation, and thrombocytopenia. In addition, HCV genotype 1b, thrombocytopenia, AST elevation, and AFP level >/= 6 ng/mL were associated with advanced fibrosis. PMID: 19293036 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2279181 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2279181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2279179&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%3D19293037%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Increased PSI score, 72 hours after admission, for patients with CAP improved the predictive value of PSI score and more accurately identified patients with a high risk of mortality. PMID: 19293037 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2279179 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2279179 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2279177&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%3D19293038%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The study showed a higher frequency of small artery disease in patients with SIs. First-ever stroke patients with SIs should be considered at high risk for recurrent stroke. PMID: 19293038 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2279177 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2279177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2279175&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%3D19293039%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: We propose that the probability of survival of less than a week can be predicted by our formula. This formula, which includes factors of demographic information (male gender, and presence of liver cancer), clinical signs (lower systolic blood pressure, higher heart rate, and lower mean extremity muscle power), and biochemical tests (elevated BUN, and higher hemoglobin), may help improve survival prediction in terminal elderly cancer patients. PMID: 19293039 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2279175 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2279175 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2279173&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%3D19293040%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: CTGF is expressed in cardiomyocytes in CAV. Increased expression of CTGF in cardiac allografts is associated with development of CAV and fibrosis formation. PMID: 19293040 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2279173 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2279173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2279172&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%3D19293041%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a newborn infant with antenatal sonographic diagnosis of bowel dilatation and giant meconium pseudocyst. Postnatal presentation included a palpable abdominal mass and abdominal distention. Abdominal X-ray revealed a huge egg-shell calcified mass containing air-fluid level. Postnatal sonography revealed a cystic mass with air-fluid level and acoustic shadows. Computed tomography showed a giant communicating cyst with egg-shell calcification, which compressed the other intestinal loops to the posterior peritoneal cavity. Elective laparotomy was performed, and distal ileal atresia with sealed proximal perforation and a giant meconium pseudocyst were found. Resection of the involved small bowel, including the giant pseudocyst, followed by primary end-to-end anastomosis was performed ... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2279172 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2279172 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2279170&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%3D19293042%26dopt%3DAbstract We report an immunocompetent 25-year-old male hepatitis B carrier with severe dental disease that led to the development of liver abscess. A periapical abscess in the upper left molar area was seen on his dental X-ray. Two sets of blood cultures grew Prevotella species, bacteria that are commonly found inside the oral cavity. Bacterial culture of the liver abscess drainage sample grew both Prevotella and Fusobacterium necrophorum. This led to our diagnosis of pyogenic liver abscess of dental origin, since we found no other source of infection in our patient except for his dental disease. After antibiotic therapy with drainage, abdominal sonography showed resolution of the abscess. The diseased teeth were also extracted. During 1 year of follow-up, there was no sign of abscess recurrence. A... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2279170 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2279170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2279169&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%3D19293043%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a 35-year-old woman who suffered from headache and dizziness initially, and then lower back pain, lower limb weakness and paraparesis gradually developed within 1-2 weeks. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed intracranial and spinal SDH. No vascular abnormality was seen by brain and spinal angiography. Platelet count, prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, and inflammatory markers, including C-reactive protein, were normal. A diagnosis of spontaneous spinal and intracranial SDH was then confirmed surgically. Postoperative recovery was uneventful. PMID: 19293043 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2279169 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2279169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2279165&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%3D19293044%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Testino G PMID: 19293044 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2279165 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2279165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2279162&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%3D19293045%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Shifflet A, Wu GY PMID: 19293045 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2279162 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2279162 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2279159&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%3D19293046%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 19293046 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2279159 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2279159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2231191&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%3D19251543%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wang IJ, Hu FR PMID: 19251543 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2231191 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2231191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2231190&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%3D19251544%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chiang H, Jiang CC Articular cartilage defects heal poorly and lead to catastrophic degenerative arthritis. Clinical experience has indicated that no existing medication substantially promotes the healing process and the cartilage defect requires surgical replacement, preferably with an autograft. However, there is a shortage of articular cartilage that can be donated for autografting. A review of previous unsuccessful experiences reveals the reason for the current strategy to graft cartilage defects with regenerated cartilage. Autologous cartilage regeneration is a cell-based therapy in which autogenous chondrocytes or other chondrogenic cells are cultured to constitute cartilaginous tissue according to the principles of tissue engineering. Current studies are concentrating o... J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2231190 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2231190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2231189&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%3D19251545%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Elevation of liver function tests was not uncommon during antituberculous treatment, especially in the first 2 months. Patients with abnormal liver function tests at baseline or liver cirrhosis should be closely monitored. PMID: 19251545 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2231189 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2231189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2231188&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%3D19251546%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Severe septic meningitis remains a disease with high mortality and morbidity. Expeditious diagnostic processes with early appropriate antibiotic treatment and ICU admission at the ED are important in improving the quality of care and patient outcome. PMID: 19251546 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2231188 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2231188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2231187&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%3D19251547%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The combined use of the automated Bactec MGIT 960 system and the IS6110-based PCR assay is sensitive and rapid for the detection of M. tuberculosis complex, and we recommend that this method be used routinely for identification of mycobacteria in clinical laboratories. PMID: 19251547 [PubMed - in process] (Source: J Formos Med Assoc) J Formos Med Assoc journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2231187 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2231187