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Open AccessReal-World Efficacy and Safety of Universal 8-Week Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir for Treatment-Naïve Patients from a Nationwide HCV Registry in Taiwan
Eight-week glecaprevir/pibrentasvir (GLE/PIB) is indicated for treatment-naïve (TN) patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC), with or without compensated cirrhosis. Given that the Taiwanese government is commit...
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Open AccessNeutrophil lncRNA ZNF100-6:2 is a potential diagnostic marker for active pulmonary tuberculosis
Active pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) poses challenges in rapid diagnosis within complex clinical conditions. Given the close association between neutrophils and tuberculosis, we explored differentially expresse...
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Open AccessAssociation Between Risk of Clostridium difficile Infection and Duration of Proton Pump Inhibitor or H2-Receptor Antagonist Use in Hospitalized Patients
Limited studies have evaluated the association between Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) and the duration of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) or histamine H2-receptor blocker (H2RA) use and provided a cutoff durat...
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Open AccessFactors influencing long-term outcomes in fibrotic interstitial lung disease (F-ILD) diagnosed through multidisciplinary discussion (MDD): a prospective cohort study
The diagnostic process for fibrotic interstitial lung disease (F-ILD) is notably intricate, necessitating a multidisciplinary discussion to achieve consensus based on both clinical and radiological features. T...
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Open AccessMultidisciplinary-derived clinical score for accurate prediction of long-term mortality in fibrotic lung disease patients
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) stands out as one of the most aggressive forms of interstitial lung diseases (ILDs), currently without a definitive cure. Multidisciplinary discussion (MDD) is now considere...
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Open AccessDevice-related infection and mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease receiving cardiac implantable electronic devices: a propensity score-matched cohort study
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) was reported to be a risk factor of cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infection. The application of bundled skin antiseptic preparation before CIED implantation decrease...
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Open AccessHerpes zoster associated with stroke incidence in people living with human immunodeficiency virus: a nested case–control study
The incidence of stroke is increasing among younger people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The burden of stroke has shifted toward the young people living with HIV, particularly in low- and middle-inc...
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Open AccessThe efficacy and safety of vonoprazan–amoxicillin dual therapy in eradicating Helicobacter pylori: a systematic review and meta-analysis
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of vonoprazan–amoxicillin (VA) dual therapy for radically eradicating Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).
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Open AccessObesity as a clinical predictor for severe manifestation of dengue: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Severe dengue often leads to poor clinical outcomes and high mortality; as a result, it is of vital importance to find prognostic factors associated with the severe form of dengue. Obesity is known to deterior...
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Open AccessGut microbiota as a target in the bone health of livestock and poultry: roles of short-chain fatty acids
The regulation and maintenance of bone metabolic homeostasis are crucial for animal skeletal health. It has been established that structural alterations in the gut microbiota and ecological dysbiosis are close...
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Open AccessSuccessful treatment with doxycycline monotherapy for human infection with Babesia venatorum (Babesiidae, Sporozoa) in China: a case report and proposal for a clinical regimen
Human babesiosis is a worldwide disease caused by intraerythrocytic protozoa of the genus Babesia. It is transmitted by bites from ixodid ticks, and mechanically transmitted by blood transfusion. It is primarily ...
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Open AccessNormal thyroid stimulating hormone is associated with all-cause mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction after percutaneous coronary intervention
Circulating thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels within the normal reference range can affect the cardiovascular system. The present study investigated the prognostic value of normal TSH levels in patients...
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Open AccessPrediction of survival time after terminal extubation: the balance between critical care unit utilization and hospice medicine in the COVID-19 pandemic era
We established 1-h and 1-day survival models after terminal extubation to optimize ventilator use and achieve a balance between critical care for COVID-19 and hospice medicine.
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Open AccessDisseminated Mycobacterium chimaera infection in a patient with adult-onset immunodeficiency syndrome: case report
Patients with adult-onset immunodeficiency syndrome due to anti-interferon-γ autoantibodies (AIGAs) are susceptible to disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infections. M. chimaera, a newly identified MA...
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Open AccessAge–period–cohort analysis of pulmonary tuberculosis reported incidence, China, 2006–2020
Tuberculosis (TB) poses a severe public health challenge in China and worldwide. This study evaluated the effects of age, period, and birth cohort on reported incidence trends of TB based on population and ref...
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Open AccessEpidemiological and virological surveillance of influenza viruses in China during 2020–2021
During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, seasonal influenza activity declined globally and remained below previous seasonal levels, but intensified in China since 2021. Preventive measures to C...
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Open AccessTowards a global One Health index: a potential assessment tool for One Health performance
A One Health approach has been increasingly mainstreamed by the international community, as it provides for holistic thinking in recognizing the close links and inter-dependence of the health of humans, animal...
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Open AccessSofosbuvir/Velpatasvir for Hepatitis C Virus Infection: Real-World Effectiveness and Safety from a Nationwide Registry in Taiwan
Pangenotypic direct-acting antivirals are expected to cure hepatitis C virus (HCV) in more than 95% of treated patients. However, data on the effectiveness and safety of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir (SOF/VEL) in Tai...
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Open AccessComparison of the diagnostic accuracy of monocyte distribution width and procalcitonin in sepsis cases in the emergency department: a prospective cohort study
Early diagnosis and treatment of patients with sepsis reduce mortality significantly. In terms of exploring new diagnostic tools of sepsis, monocyte distribution width (MDW), as part of the white blood cell (W...
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Open AccessThe optimal vaccination strategy to control COVID-19: a modeling study in Wuhan City, China
Reaching optimal vaccination rates is an essential public health strategy to control the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This study aimed to simulate the optimal vaccination strategy to control t...
