A5024445257- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Lung Cancer Treatments and Mutations
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Restraint-Related Deaths
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Pectus Deformity Diagnosis and Treatment
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Infection Control and Ventilation
Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital
2015-2025
Tzu Chi University
2014-2025
Sichuan University
2025
Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation
2018
Carilion Clinic
2015
Virginia Tech
2015
Chang Gung University
2006-2014
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
2000-2014
Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital
2008-2013
Hualien Armed Forces General Hospital
2011
Abstract Background The concepts of advance care planning (ACP) and decisions/directives (ADs) are widely recognized around the world. Patient Right to Autonomy Act in Taiwan, first its kind Asia, went into effect 2019. However, a lack knowledge confidence regarding ACP ADs is barrier for medical professionals discussing with their patients. In addition, Asian countries, physicians tend make family-centered decisions, which influence how they can implement ADs. Methods Virtual reality (VR)...
An artificial neural network approach was applied to the differential diagnosis of interstitial lung diseases. The designed distinguish between nine types diseases on basis 20 items clinical and radiographic information. A data base for training testing created with 10 hypothetical cases each performance evaluated by means receiver operating characteristic analysis. decision high; it comparable that chest radiologists superior senior radiology residents. preliminary results strongly suggest...
Background: Both genetic and environmental factors have been reasoned for cancer development in schizophrenia patients. However, the influence of age onset duration on incidence has rarely emphasized. Besides, bipolar disorder tends to resemble from perspective multiple rare mutations. Comparing pattern risk cancers between patients is illuminating. Methods: This study used Taiwan National Health Insurance Database. A total 71 317 20 567 1997 2009 were enrolled. cohorts followed up during...
<h3>Objective</h3> Distant metastasis after surgical resection is the most frequent cause of death in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This study aimed to investigate patterns distant and prognostic factors postrecurrence survival resected stage I NSCLC metastases. <h3>Methods</h3> The clinicopathological characteristics 166 metastases complete at Taipei Veterans General Hospital between 1980 2000 were retrospectively reviewed. divided into two groups according (single or...
Abstract Background Lung cancer significantly impairs exercise capacity and health-related quality of life (HRQL). Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) has demonstrated positive effects on HRQL in lung patients. However, its impact cardiopulmonary function needs further exploration. The aim this study was to explore the PR function, patients with cancer. Methods Patients were enrolled a 12-week program. Each participant underwent thorough evaluation, which included spirometry, testing, respiratory...
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by airway inflammation, airflow limitation, reduced health-related quality of life (HRQL), and exercise intolerance. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) essential for COPD management, but outcomes may be influenced individual physiological factors. Cardiopulmonary testing (CPET) measures oxygen pulse (O2P), an indicator stroke volume, yet the impact baseline O2P on PR effectiveness remains unclear. Methods: This...
Background Aspiration pneumonia is a critical concern, particularly in older adults with comorbidities. Micro-aspiration often underdiagnosed due to the lack of precise diagnostic tools. This study evaluated utility anaerobic PCR for Veillonella parvula compared traditional methods predicting aspiration pneumonia. Methods prospective observational case-control included patients new-onset acute respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation ICUs at Taiwan medical center (2022–2024)....
<h3>BACKGROUND:</h3> The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) increases with age. Treatment often includes CPAP. CPAP adherence is correlated disease severity and symptoms. We hypothesized that acceptance rates in elderly patients OSA would be lower than younger OSA, examined factors associated acceptance. <h3>METHODS:</h3> reviewed the charts 315 subjects (apnea-hypopnea index ≥ 5 events/h) who were treated at our hospital from 2008 to 2011 therapy. All underwent titration testing...
Abstract Introduction Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has heterogeneous etiologies, rapid progressive change and a high mortality rate. To improve the outcome of ARDS, accurate diagnosis is essential to application effective early treatment. The present study investigated clinical effects safety open lung biopsy (OLB) in patients with early-stage ARDS suspected non-infectious origin. Methods We undertook retrospective 41 (defined as one week or less after intubation) who underwent...
Since late 2019, there has been a global COVID-19 pandemic. To preserve medical capacity and decrease adverse health effects, preventing the progression of to severe status is essential. Jing-Si Herbal Tea (JSHT), novel traditional Chinese medicine formula was developed treat COVID-19. This study examined clinical efficacy safety JSHT in patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19.In this prospective cohort study, we enrolled 260 The were divided into (n = 117) control 143) groups. Both groups...
The benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with COPD depend on the intensity training. Traditional programmes (PRPs) do not consistently achieve high-intensity training and have variable effects. This study examined effects exercise cardiac function in patients.Patients participated a 6-week, cardiopulmonary test-based PRP. Spirometry, 6-min walking distance test were used to evaluate function, respiratory muscle strength endurance at rest, during before after programme. Patients...
The impact of 2011 and 2017 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (GOLD) guidelines on allocation pharmacological management patients with COPD in Taiwan: Taiwan Lung (TOLD) study Meng-Jer Hsieh,1,2 Shu-Yi Huang,1 Tsung-Ming Yang,1 Chi-Wei Tao,3 Shih-Lung Cheng,4 Chao-Hsien Lee,5 Ping-Hung Kuo,6 Yao-Kuang Wu,7,8 Ning-Hung Chen,9 Wu-Huei Hsu,10 Jeng-Yuan Hsu,11 Ming-Shian Lin,12 Chin-Chou Wang,13 Yu-Feng Wei,14 Ying-Huang Tsai1,2 1Department Critical Care Medicine,...
An estimated 20-40% of COPD patients are underweight. We sought to confirm the physiological and psychosocial benefits pulmonary rehabilitation programmes (PRP) in underweight compared with non-underweight COPD.Twenty-two BMI <20 kg/m(2), 22 patients, who were matched for FEV(1) age, studied. All had moderate-to-very severe COPD. participated 12-week, hospital-based outpatient PRP consisting two sessions per week. Baseline post-PRP status evaluated by spirometry, cardiopulmonary exercise...
Eosinophil counts are a promising guide to systemic steroid administration for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).To study the role of peripheral eosinophilia in hospitalized patients with acute exacerbation COPD (AECOPD).From January 2014 May 2017, AECOPD Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital were retrospectively stratified into two groups according their eosinophil count: The EOS group (eosinophil count ≥ 2%) and non-EOS < 2%). Demographics, comorbidities, laboratory data, use, length hospital...
Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) results in deterioration lung function and mortality. Previous prediction models have been designed for severe COPD, leading to readmission. However, these lacked newly established predictors such as the eosinophil count. The present study developed a novel CO PD-re admission (CORE) score. We retrospectively reviewed medical records patients visiting Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital between January 1, 2014, May 31, 2017. analyzed all...
This was a preliminary study on ultraviolet C (UVC) irradiation for SARS-CoV-2-contaminated hospital environments. Forty-eight locations were tested SARS-CoV-2 using RT-PCR (33.3% contamination rate). After series dosages of 222-nm UVC irradiation, samples from the surfaces negative at 15 s 2 cm length (fluence: 81 mJ/cm2).