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Open AccessThe Association Between Antidepressant Use and Drug-Induced Liver Injury: A Nationwide, Population-Based Case–Control Study in Taiwan
The complex risk factors of liver injury have prevented the establishment of causal relationships. This study aimed to explore the effects of antidepressant class, cumulative days of medication exposure, prese...
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Open AccessBeyond prevalence: significance and differential impact of echocardiographic abnormalities in dialysis patients
Echocardiography is commonly used to assess hydratation status and cardiac function in kidney failure patients, but the impact of structural or functional abnormalities on the prognosis of kidney failure patie...
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Open AccessBurnout during the COVID-19 pandemic among nurses in Taiwan: the parental role effect on burnout
During the COVID-19 pandemic, medical workers were concerned about the care of their children or family members and the impact of being separated from them. This increased stress could harm the relationship be...
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ASO Visual Abstract: Long-Term Outcomes of Orthotopic Neobladder versus Ileal Conduit Urinary Diversion in Robot-Assisted Radical Cystectomy (RARC): Multicenter Results from the Asian RARC Consortium
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Open AccessAssociation between statin therapy and long-term clinical outcomes in patients with stable coronary disease undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention
This longitudinal cohort study examined the long-term effect of statin therapy on clinical outcomes in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). A total of 1760 patients with stable coronar...
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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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In Situ Growth of Cu-BTC on Polypropylene for High-Efficiency Antibacterial Air Filters
In many countries and regions, air pollution has become an environmental problem that cannot be ignored. Therefore, air filters with high efficiency, low resistance and strong antibacterial activity should be ...
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Open AccessRecalcitrant intussusception: exploring potential associations with Helicobacter pylori infection - a case report and literature review
Intussusception, a common cause of abdominal pain in children, often lacks clear underlying causes and is mostly idiopathic. Recurrence, though rare, raises clinical concerns, with rates escalating after each ...
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Bilateral cochlear implants in a MELAS patient
Mitochondrial encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes (MELAS) is a maternally inherited mitochondrial disease that affects various systems in the body, particularly the brain, nervous system,...
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Healthcare Utilization and Its Correlates in Comorbid Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Generalized Anxiety Disorder
This study investigated the healthcare utilization and medical expenditure of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and identified the associated factors. The healthc...
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Earthquake precursory study using decomposition technique: time series soil radon monitoring data from the San-Jie Station in Northern Taiwan
Soil-gas radon concentration data recorded for one year at the San-Jie monitoring station in northern Taiwan has been analysed in this study. To detect genuine pre-seismic anomalies, the hourly radon data was ...
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An Automatic Approach of Video-Based Landmark Detection and Movement Analysis for Assessing Symptoms of Bradykinesia in Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complex neurodegenerative disorder characterized by diverse symptoms. Diagnosis relies on established criteria and comprehensive assessment. The Movement Disorder Society Unified ...
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Imperceptible adversarial attack via spectral sensitivity of human visual system
Adversarial attacks reveals that deep neural networks are vulnerable to adversarial examples. Intuitively, adversarial examples with more perturbations result in a strong attack, leading to a lower recognition...
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Dual-network PVA fiber-doped cellulose aerogel with labyrinth structure for low and medium frequency acoustic and flame retardant applications
The development of a renewable green sound-absorbing material is a very meaningful topic in solving the environmental pollution caused by traditional waste sound-absorbing materials. In this study, a cellulose...
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Open AccessExamining arterial pulsation to identify and risk-stratify heart failure subjects with deep neural network
Hemodynamic parameters derived from pulse wave analysis have been shown to predict long-term outcomes in patients with heart failure (HF). Here we aimed to develop a deep-learning based algorithm that incorpor...
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Open AccessThe effect of social support and resource support on emotional exhaustion, insomnia, and suicidal ideation among allied health trainees and post-graduate year doctors in Taiwan
COVID-19-related stigmatization refers to COVID-19-related judgements by others that devalue the individual. Such stigmatization towards healthcare workers may cause psychological burden and negative consequen...
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Open AccessOptimal trade execution in cryptocurrency markets
Novel technologies allow cryptocurrency exchanges to offer innovative services that set them apart from other exchanges. In this paper we study the distinct features of cryptocurrency fee schedules and the imp...
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Open AccessAssessing intrinsic capacity in Taiwan: Initial psychometric properties of the Integrated Care for Older People Screening Tool for Taiwanese (ICOPES-TW)
The World Health Organization (WHO) proposed the concept of intrinsic capacity (comprising composite physical and mental capacity) which aligns with their concepts of healthy aging and functional ability. Cons...
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Open AccessEvaluating the surgical trainee ergonomic experience during minimally invasive abdominal surgery (ESTEEMA study)
Minimally invasive abdominal surgery (MAS) can exert a physical cost. Surgical trainees spend years assisting minimally-invasive surgeries, increasing the risk of workplace injury. This prospective questionnai...
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Open AccessPeptidoglycan endopeptidase MepM of uropathogenic Escherichia coli contributes to competitive fitness during urinary tract infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common bacterial infections, primarily caused by uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC), leading to significant health issues and economic burden. Although antibiotics have been...
