A5076974533- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Retinal Diseases and Treatments
- Glaucoma and retinal disorders
- Retinal Imaging and Analysis
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Connexins and lens biology
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Corneal surgery and disorders
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Retinal and Optic Conditions
- Impact of Light on Environment and Health
- Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Tannin, Tannase and Anticancer Activities
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Plant Molecular Biology Research
- Epilepsy research and treatment
- Seed Germination and Physiology
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Studies
- Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
- Medical Imaging and Analysis
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
Kaiser Permanente
2018-2025
Taipei Veterans General Hospital
2024
China Medical University
2021-2022
National Taiwan University
2021
Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center
2018
University of Southern California
2015-2017
Southern California Eye Institute
2016-2017
University of Illinois Chicago
2013-2014
National Chung Hsing University
2012
Doheny Eye Institute
2012
The number of individuals with visual impairment (VI) and blindness is increasing in the United States around globe as a result shifting demographics aging populations. Tracking characteristics VI especially important given negative effect these conditions on physical mental health.To determine demographic geographic variations adults US population 2015 to estimate projected prevalence through 2050.In this population-based, cross-sectional study, data were pooled from 40 years older 6 major...
<h3>Importance</h3> Visual impairment (VI) and blindness continue to be major public health problems worldwide. Despite previously published studies on VI in Chinese other racial/ethnic populations, there are no data specific American adults. <h3>Objectives</h3> To determine the age- sex-specific prevalence causes of adult Americans compare groups. <h3>Design, Setting, Participants</h3> In this population-based, cross-sectional study 10 US Census tracts city Monterey Park, California, 4582...
Inflammation is considered as a key pathogenesis factor of dementia and epilepsy. However, epilepsy's association with dementia, particularly its role in the development remains unclear. To evaluate between epilepsy risk Taiwan, we have now conducted retrospective cohort study comprising 675 individuals (age, ≥50 years) 2,025 matched control subjects without In order to match diagnosed those no diagnosis (comparison cohort), utilized exact matching at ratio 1:3. Compared comparison cohort,...
Purpose: To summarize the study design, operational strategies and procedures of Chinese American Eye Study (CHES), a population-based assessment prevalence visual impairment, ocular disease, functioning in Americans.Methods: This population-based, cross-sectional included 4570 participants aged 50 years older, residing city Monterey Park, California. Each eligible participant completed detailed interview eye examination. The an demographic, behavioral risk factors health-related...
The purpose of this study was to characterize a pilot program using e-health monitor glaucoma suspects in large integrated health system.A retrospective chart review patients enrolled the first 2 years new suspect telemedicine monitoring conducted. Patients were after being diagnosed as regular clinic setting and eligible for if they had better than 20/40 vision, intraocular pressure (IOP) <25 mmHg, normal baseline visual field, an optical coherence tomography (OCT) retinal nerve fiber layer...
<h3>Importance</h3> Chinese American individuals are a fast-growing segment of people in the United States, but burden and effect diabetic complications on this group is not fully understood. <h3>Objective</h3> To determine age- sex-specific prevalence retinopathy (DR) overall by severity, duration diabetes, treatment history adult individuals. <h3>Design, Setting, Participants</h3> The Eye Study (CHES), population-based, cross-sectional study, was conducted from February 2010 to October...
Population-based prevalence estimates of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) need to be determined assess its burden among Chinese Americans, the fastest growing racial group in United States.To determine age- and sex- specific AMD Americans.The American Eye Study (CHES) was conducted a general urban community 10 census tracts Monterey Park, California. A total 4582 adults aged 50 years or older participated this population-based, cross-sectional study from February 16, 2010, through...
Abstract Background New cervical cancer screening guidelines recommend primary human papillomavirus (HPV) testing for women age 30–65 years. Healthcare organizations are preparing to de-implement the previous recommended strategies of Pap or co-testing (Pap plus HPV test) and substitute testing. However, there may be significant challenges replacement this entrenched clinical practice, even with an evidence-based substitution. We sought identify stakeholder-perceived barriers facilitators...
The ionotropic glutamate receptor (iGluR) plays an important role in neuronal signaling animal cells. There are at least 20 receptor-like (GLR) genes Arabidopsis thaliana. These involved seed germination, root growth, wounding response, stomata closure, etc. A recent study showed that clade III GLR3.7 is salt stress response. We tested whether abscisic acid (ABA) In the present study, we found expression of was reduced by ABA treatment. Under ABA-treated condition, overexpression lines...
Purpose: We determined the age- and sex-specific prevalence of posterior subcapsular (PSC), nuclear, cortical, mixed lens opacities in a population-based sample Chinese-American adults. Methods: A Chinese-Americans 50 years older, from 10 census tracts Monterey Park, CA, USA, underwent detailed interview comprehensive clinical examination that included assessment different types by slit-lamp–based Lens Opacities Classification System II (LOCS II). All changes (including...
Background: According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), all types body constitutions, except for Gentleness (ie, control group in our study), have disease susceptibility and affect development process. This study attempted investigate relationship between TCM constitutions irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Methods: cross-sectional was based on Taiwan Biobank (TWB) collected clinical data from 13 941 subjects aged 30 70. The results showed that with Yang-deficiency (N = 3161...
Current clinical guidelines recommended primary human papillomavirus (HPV) screening for cervical cancer testing. Previous studies reported patient-level barriers (e.g., limited knowledge and attachment to Pap test) that may hinder wide adoption of HPV screening. We assessed these women-level factors following the implementation (July 2020) at Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC).
Background: COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, presents with varying severity among individuals. Both viral and host factors can influence of acute chronic COVID-19 commonly referred to as long COVID. infection be properly diagnosed performing real-time reverse transcription PCR analysis nasal swab samples. Pulse oximetry, chest X-ray, complete blood count (CBC) used assess condition patient ensure that appropriate medical care is delivered. This study aimed develop biosignatures...
Abstract Background Particulate matter and volatile organic compounds, including total hydrocarbons (THCs), are major ambient air pollutants. The primary nonmethane (NMHCs) originate from vehicle emissions. Studies on the association between pollution urinary bladder cancer (UBC) have revealed contradictory results. Objectives present study investigated whether long-term exposure to increases UBC risk among people aged ≥20 years in Taiwan. Methods Linkage dataset research with longitudinal...
Abstract Background: New cervical cancer screening guidelines recommend primary human papillomavirus ( HPV) testing for women age 30-65 years. Healthcare organizations are preparing to de-implement the previous recommended strategies of Pap or co-testing (Pap plus HPV test) and substitute testing. However, there may be significant challenges replacement this entrenched clinical practice, even with an evidence-based substitution. We sought identify stakeholder-perceived barriers facilitators...