Background Psychological resilience is considered a dynamic process or outcome. Most studies that have examined the psychological of prostate cancer survivors used cross-sectional designs, limiting understanding changes in across different stages disease. Objectives To investigate and demoralization among newly diagnosed from before treatment to 1 year after initiation as well associated influencing factors. Methods A longitudinal design was adopted, cases were collected outpatient...

Abstract Background Femoral neck fractures in older adult patients are a major concern and often necessitate surgical intervention. This study compared the clinical outcomes of 2 techniques: femoral system (FNS) cannulated compression screws (CCSs). Methods A total 40 female (mean age 73.50 ± 11.55 years) with Pauwels classification type II receiving fixation between 2020 2022 were enrolled. The categorized into an FNS group ( n = 12) or CCS 28), duration, intraoperative blood loss, length...

Laminoplasty is an effective procedure for treating cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). Little information available regarding the surgical outcomes of expansive open-door laminoplasty (EOLP) when securing with titanium miniplates without bone grafting. This study aimed to elucidate efficacy and problems associated EOLP secured grafting, thereby enhancing future outcomes.This a retrospective study. The participants comprised 104 patients who underwent graft CSM treatment between August...

Dealuminated zeolites are widely used acid catalysts in research and the chemical industry. Bulk-level studies have revealed that improved catalytic performance results from an enhanced molecular transport as well changes active sites. However, fully exploiting this information rational catalyst design still requires insight intricate interplay between both. Here we introduce fluorescence stimulated Raman scattering microscopy to quantify subcrystal reactivity site distribution probe...

Abstract Background Sagittal spinopelvic balance and proper sagittal alignment are important when planning corrective or reconstructive spinal surgery. Prior research suggests that people from different races countries have moderate divergence; to the best of our knowledge, population Taiwan has not been studied with respect this parameter. Questions/purposes To investigate normal age- sex-related differences in whole-spine asymptomatic adults without disorders. Methods In prospective study,...

Abstract Although the optimal treatment for femur shaft fracture is intramedullary nailing fixation, nonunion still occurs. We determined oligotrophic rate among fractures managed operatively and identified risk factors reoperation. This was a retrospective clinical study. The data of patients between 40 70 years old with diaphyseal who have received reamed interlocked fixation in our hospital from February 2014 to April 2018 were collected. They followed at regular intervals least 1 year...

ABSTRACT Previous research indicates that most living kidney donors (LKDs) are content with their decision to donate and seldom experience regret. Nevertheless, a small percentage of report adverse experiences, such as psychological distress reduced vitality. Therefore, it is essential explore the experiences LKDs, particularly within context decision‐making process both before following donation. This study aimed examine decisional conflict regret experienced by LKDs from evaluation stage...

Aims and objectives To identify the changes associated factors in decisional conflict regret patients with localised prostate cancer up to six months postprimary treatment. Background Various treatments of differing qualities can be used for cancer; these may cause conflicts treatment decision‐making post‐treatment regret. Design A quantitative longitudinal study. Methods total 48 were recruited from a 3700‐bed medical centre northern Taiwan assessed at pretreatment one post‐treatment....

The aim of this study was to determine the effects short-term resistance training combined with systemic hypoxia on muscular performance and body composition. Eighteen resistance-untrained men (21.3 ± 2.0 years, 172.7 5.5 cm, 67.3 9.7 kg) were matched assigned 2 experimental groups: performing 6 weeks squat exercise under normobaric (H, FiO2 = 15%) or normoxia (N). In both groups, subjects performed 3 weekly sessions (a total 18 sessions) sets back at 10-repetition maximum minutes rest...

This study aimed to investigate psychological resilience and demoralisation their predictors mediators in prostate cancer survivors (PCSs).A cross-sectional research design was used. PCSs (N = 122; mean time since diagnosis 54.79 months, range 13 years 2 months) were recruited using convenience sampling at the outpatient department of a hospital Taiwan. Data collection conducted self-report structured questionnaires, including one for demographic disease characteristics, Expanded Prostate...

Urolithiasis is a common disease with high prevalence and recurrence. Its incidence varies in different geographic locations, there are evidences that meteorological factors also affect urinary stone formation. The aim of this study to analyze the effects climate parameters on numbers shockwave treatments for stones our hospital, order understand these urolithiasis northern Taiwan.We retrospectively reviewed records extracorporeal lithotripsy (ESWL) performed hospital from December 2006...

Abstract Background The reliability and validity of the traditional Chinese version Cancer Survivors’ Self-Efficacy Scale (CS-SES-TC) has not been assessed. Objective To assess psychometric properties Traditional CS-SES-TC. Methods Participants were recruited from outpatient departments a hospital in Taiwan. A single questionnaire was administered to 300 genitourinary cancer survivors. scales included initial CS-SES-TC, General Scale, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression (CES-D),...

Abstract Although urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common perioperative complication among elderly patients with hip fracture, its incidence and effects are often underestimated. This study investigated the of severe UTI (S-UTI) on fracture risk factors for this condition. In retrospective nationwide cohort study, we searched Taiwan’s National Health Insurance Research Database from 2000 to 2012 data aged ≥ 50 years who underwent open reduction internal fixation or hemiarthroplasty...

Abstract Background and Objectives To determine early continence outcomes after three‐layer vesicourethral reconstruction during robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) the role of postoperative cystography pattern. Methods Between May 2015 January 2019, a total 170 consecutive patients with localized prostate cancer who underwent RARP, were divided into one‐ groups based on method reconstruction. Continent status, preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative, clinicopathological...

Posterior laminectomy with instrumented fusion is a standard procedure for treating degenerative cervical kyphosis stenosis (DCKS). Two major disadvantages of the surgery are adhesion dural membrane significant disfiguring spine and small bed around lateral mass. One advantages laminoplasty over protection from through preservation posterior bony elements. This study presents surgical outcomes laminoplasty, instead laminectomy, as decompression method applied in DCKS. A consecutive single...

Abstract Aims To understand the effectiveness of a couple‐based psychosocial information package (PIP) and multimedia intervention (MPI) on patients with prostate cancer their partners. Design A random assignment quasi‐experimental design were used. Methods From August 2015–March 2018, 103 newly diagnosed partners divided into control group (CG) ( N = 50), PIP 25) MPI 28). The CG received usual care, manuals telephone counselling for 6‐week films professional support 6 weeks. three groups...

Osteoarthritis is the main cause for total knee arthroplasty (TKA), followed by rheumatoid arthritis. Previous studies have reported conflicting results concerning risk of surgical site infection after TKA arthritis and osteoarthritis patients. Thus, this study aimed to examine whether patients had a higher acute compared We conducted retrospective cohort using Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database whole population from 2012 2015, collected medical records or who underwent...