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Open AccessPersistence of lung inflammation and lung cytokines with high-resolution CT abnormalities during recovery from SARS
During the acute phase of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), mononuclear cells infiltration, alveolar cell desquamation and hyaline membrane formation have been described, together with dysregulation of...
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Extracorporeal life support for treatment of children with enterovirus 71 infection-related cardiopulmonary failure
Enterovirus 71 (EV71) infection leading to cardiopulmonary failure (CPF) is rare, but usually fatal. In such cases, intensive cardiorespiratory support is essential for survival. In this study, we report our e...
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Open AccessInhibitory effects of inhaled complex traditional Chinese medicine on early and late asthmatic responses induced by ovalbumin in sensitized guinea pigs
Many formulae of traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) have been used for antiasthma treatment dating back many centuries. There is evidence to suggest that TCMs are effective as a cure for this allergenic dise...
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Open AccessSelective cerebral perfusion with 4-branch graft total aortic arch replacement: Outcomes in 12 patients
Aortic arch reconstruction is associated with high neurological morbidity. Our purpose is to describe our experience using a 4-branched graft and selective antegrade brain perfusion (SABP) for total aortic arc...
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Open AccessThe effect of removing plugs and adding arch support to foam based insoles on plantar pressures in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Removable plug insoles appear to be beneficial for patients with diabetic neuropathic feet to offload local plantar pressure. However, quantitative evidence of pressure reduction by means of plug removal is li...
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Open AccessHigh glucose concentration up-regulates the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-9 and -13 in tendon cells
Diabetes mellitus is associated with tendinopathy or tendon injuries. However, the mechanism underlying diabetic tendinopathy is unclear. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of high glucose co...
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Open AccessValidation of overnight oximetry to diagnose patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea
Polysomnography (PSG) is treated as the gold standard for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, it is labor-intensive, time-consuming, and expensive. This study evaluates validity of overnight pul...
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Open AccessImpact of metabolic syndrome and its components on heart rate variability during hemodialysis: a cross-sectional study
Both uremia and metabolic syndrome (MetS) affect heart rate variability (HRV) which is a risk factor of poor prognoses. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of MetS on HRV among chronic hemodialysi...
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Open AccessImpact of routine coronary catheterization in low extremity artery disease undergoing percutaneous transluminal angioplasty: study protocol for a multi-center randomized controlled trial
The prevalence of significant obstructive coronary artery disease with complex lesions is high in patients who have low extremity artery disease (LEAD). However, intermediate- or long-term cardiovascular progn...
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Open AccessProceedings of the 7th Biannual International Symposium on Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma 2015
A1 Hope and despair in the current treatment of nasopharyngeal cancer
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Open AccessXXIV World Allergy Congress 2015
A1 Pirfenidone inhibits TGF-b1-induced extracellular matrix production in nasal polyp-derived fibroblasts
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Open AccessCorrelation of blood bone turnover biomarkers and Wnt signaling antagonists with AS, DISH, OPLL, and OYL
Wnt signaling plays an important role in development and maintenance of many organs and tissues. The most-studied secreted Wnt inhibitors are sclerostin (SOST), Dickkopf-related protein 1 (DKK-1), and secreted...
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Open AccessErratum to: Impact of metabolic syndrome and its components on heart rate variability during hemodialysis: a cross-sectional study
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Open AccessPrescription patterns of traditional Chinese medicine amongst Taiwanese children: a population-based cohort study
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been used by Chinese patients and in many other countries worldwide. However, epidemiological reports and prescription patterns on children are few.
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Open AccessHOXA9 is a novel myopia risk gene
A recent meta-analysis revealed PAX6 as a risk gene for myopia. There is a link between PAX6 and HOXA9. Furthermore, HOXA9 has been reported to activate TGF-β that is a risk factor for myopia. We speculate HOXA9 ...
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Open AccessThe efficacy of limited endoscopic sphincterotomy plus endoscopic papillary large balloon dilation for removal of large bile duct stones
The removal of large bile duct stones (> 15 mm) by conventional endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) and endoscopic papillary balloon dilation (EPBD) can be challenging, requiring mechanical lithotripsy (ML) in add...
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Open AccessCumulative use of therapeutic bladder anticholinergics and the risk of dementia in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms: a nationwide 12-year cohort study
Studies have shown an association between lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and an increased risk of dementia. Whether anticholinergic use contributes to the development of dementia in patients with LUTS rem...
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Open AccessIncreased risk of knee osteoarthritis in patients using oral N-acetylcysteine: a nationwide cohort study
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is known to be a progressive degenerative disorder; however, recent evidence suggests that inflammatory mediators contribute to cartilage degradation. Studies have reported that N-acet...
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Open AccessPRISMA extension for moxibustion 2020: recommendations, explanation, and elaboration
Moxibustion is a common intervention of Chinese medicine (CM). Systematic reviews (SRs) on moxibustion are increasing. Although the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) s...
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Open AccessSurvival and diagnostic age of 175 Taiwanese patients with mucopolysaccharidoses (1985–2019)
Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPSs) are a group of inherited metabolic diseases, which are characterized by the accumulation of glycosaminoglycans, and eventually lead to the progressive damage of various tissues and...
