A5063418906- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Genetic and Kidney Cyst Diseases
- Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment
- Blood transfusion and management
- Organic Food and Agriculture
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Neurological disorders and treatments
- Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders
- Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization
University of British Columbia
2025
Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2024
Cornell University
2021-2024
University of Chicago
2023-2024
New York Hospital Queens
2021-2024
Presbyterian Hospital
2023-2024
NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital
2021-2024
Weill Cornell Medicine
2023-2024
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (United States)
2023
LAC+USC Medical Center
2023
Rationale: Treatment with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) for those chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been shown to be associated an increased incidence of pneumonia. However, it is unclear if this mortality.Objectives: The aim study was examine the effects prior use ICS on clinical outcomes patients COPD hospitalized pneumonia.Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort using national administrative databases Department Veterans Affairs. Eligible had preexisting diagnosis...
International agricultural trade in fruits and vegetables has received much attention as an effective method to create a sustainable agriculture industry for country. This study focuses on consumers' perceptions of food values toward imported Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia by using the Best-Worst Scaling method. Seven were examined this study: labeling product origin, safety certification, high quality appearance, domestic rarity, price, how was grown, freshness. An online survey conducted 1,350...
This study examined whether the purchasing intent of non-Muslim consumers in Taiwan was negatively affected by Halal labeling on meat products. Specifically, does a label or size have an impact intention? A multinomial logit model with random utility theory utilized to determine probability labeled products Taiwanese traditional markets. The survey distributed via Survey Monkey and 907 responses were collected. Results showed that vast majority would still buy (33%) try (55%) Further, larger...
Background Effective target regions for deep brain stimulation (DBS) in Parkinson's disease (PD) have been well characterized. We sought to study whether the measured Cartesian coordinates of an implanted DBS lead are predictive motor outcome(s). tested hypothesis that position and trajectory relative mid-commissural point (MCP) significant predictors clinical outcomes. expected due neuroanatomical variation among individuals, a simple measure MCP (commonly used practice) may not be reliable...
Characteristics of neuromuscular block produced by polymyxin B (PXB) were examined in 12 anesthetized cats, using sciatic nervetibialis anticus muscle preparations. The ED50 was 6.7 (+/- 1.4, SD) PXB base/kg body weight. ED95 10.8 2.4) mg/kg. Spontaneous recovery from 25 percent control to 75 required 72 16) minutes. During a 50 block, train-of-four twitches elicited at 2 Hz faded with ratio 0.42 0.13), but the tetanus did not fade. Edrophonium Cl, neostigmine methylsulfate, and...
Biliary and pancreatic duct stents are widely used for a variety of benign malignant indications. The growth interventional EUS has ushered in new varieties plastic metal incorporating antimigration features. Although pilot studies have introduced the concept using biodegradable stents, much more research innovation needed before their regular use pancreaticobiliary tract.
This qualitative study explored the enablers and barriers of career satisfaction among Australian oral health therapists (OHTs) reasons behind changes.Participants were recruited in 2 ways: 1) recruitment posts made on Facebook pages two professional groups; 2) an email was sent to Doctor Dental Medicine students University Sydney School Dentistry, inviting those with OHT qualifications participate. Each participant completed a semi-structured interview which guided by open-ended questions....
Retrospective review.To investigate the association between lumbar epidural steroid injection (LESI) and incidental durotomy (ID) in patients with a diagnosis of disc herniation undergoing primary discectomy.A Medicare patient database was queried for ages 65 85 years who underwent discectomy or degeneration from 2008 to 2014. Our main cohort 64 849 then divided into 2 groups: experienced dural tear (N = 2369) our matched (age, gender, history diabetes) control did not 62 480). All had LESI...
The application of nutritional labels provides information regarding the health and value products allows consumers to engage in healthier dietary habits. However, not all types retail markets provide full nutrition for meat products. Since there is no fresh traditional wet markets, this study aimed investigate consumer purchasing intention willingness pay (WTP) Taiwanese markets. A total 1420 valid respondents were examined using random utility theory explain WTP information. Results showed...
Purpose: Intervertebral disc degeneration is a major cause of back pain. Novel therapies for prevention or reversal are needed. It desirable potential to target both inflammation and matrix degeneration. Materials Methods: The combined regenerative link protein N-terminal peptide (LN) fullerol on annulus fibrosus (AF) cells was evaluated in 3D culture model. Results: Interleukin-1α (IL-1α)-induced AF cell counteracted by fullerol, LN, + with the latter having greatest effect production as...
Retrospective cohort study.The aim were to (1) evaluate differences in postoperative outcomes and cost associated with outpatient anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) compared inpatient ALIF, (2) identify independent factors contributing complications after ALIF.While is traditionally performed inpatient, spinal surgery becoming more commonplace as surgical techniques improve.The study population included all patients below 85 years of age who underwent elective ALIF (CPT-22558). Patients...