A5055950750- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation Research
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
- Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations
- Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
- Neonatal and Maternal Infections
- Neurological disorders and treatments
- Congenital gastrointestinal and neural anomalies
- Autoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications
Mackay Memorial Hospital
2012-2023
Yuanpei University
2020-2022
Mackay Medical College
2020-2022
Fu Jen Catholic University
2014-2018
National Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology
2013
Mackay Junior College of Medicine, Nursing and Management
2013
Formula-fed (FF) infants often have harder stools and higher stool concentrations of fatty acid soaps compared to breastfed infants. Feeding high sn-2 palmitate or the prebiotic oligofructose (OF) may soften stools, reduce soaps, decrease fecal calcium loss. We investigated effect alone in combination with OF on soap, total soap concentrations, consistency, gastrointestinal (GI) tolerance, anthropometrics, hydration FF This double-blind trial randomized 165 healthy term 25–45 days old...
Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis is one of the most common autoimmune that presents with a wide variety movement disorders. The purpose our study to review manifestations and duration disorders in different ages NMDAR encephalitis. A retrospective cohort 28 patients (20 females 8 males) positive cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) anti-NMDAR antibody 5-year period from major hospitals Taiwan was enrolled. They were categorized into 3 age groups: 7 ≤10 years, 14 10 18 >18 years....
The prevalence of developmental disabilities in Taiwan remains unclear, especially young children under the age 3. We aimed to study and verify a useful screening tool community setting Taiwan. conducted prospective cross-sectional northeastern from July 2008 December 2009 aged 4 months 6 years old well-child visits. devised program using Taipei City Developmental Screening Checklist for Preschoolers, 2nd Version (Taipei-II), validated parent-report milestone checklist tailored Taiwanese...
Renal calcification in preterm infants has been described frequently. The etiologic factors have not yet fully clarified. objective of this study was to evaluate the incidence and risk for renal our population.We retrospectively reviewed charts very low birth weight during a 1-year period. ultrasound scans were performed at term or before discharge corrected age 1 year.Six (6%) had compared with 96 who did not. Factors significantly associated included gestational (26 weeks vs. 29 weeks,...
This study aimed to evaluate whether vitamin D supplementation can reduce the incidence of influenza and enterovirus infection in Taiwanese children.This randomized, double-blind, controlled trial included children aged two five years between April 2018 October 2019 from daycare centers. All participants were randomly assigned a group (2000 IU/day) or placebo for one month. The primary outcome was following six months, secondary children's household members.Two hundred forty-eight...
Purpose: To assess the predictive validity of Bayley Scales Infant and Toddler Development, Third Edition (Bayley-III) cognitive scores at 6 months corrected age (CA) for outcomes 24 CA in very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) infants investigate predictors change outcomes. Methods: We retrospectively evaluated VLBW children enrolled Taiwan Premature Follow-up Network between 2010 2015 completed Bayley-III months. The performance 6-month 24-month was analyzed. positive negative factors were also...
Nationwide group B Streptococcus agalactiae (GBS) antepartum screening was instituted in Taiwan 2012. The impact of the policy on early-onset sepsis (EOS) has not been evaluated. This study aimed to examine incidence neonatal EOS.This a retrospective conducted at MacKay Children's Hospital. Patients with culture-proven EOS were enrolled and divided by birth year relation implementation GBS prevention policy: Epoch 1, 2001-2004 pre-GBS screening; 2, 2005-2011 elective 3, 2012-2018 universal...
Frontal horn cysts (FHCs) are elliptical, smooth, thin-walled adjacent to the tip of anterior horns lateral ventricles. Among 3545 terms or near term healthy babies who underwent cranial ultrasound examination in our hospital over a 2-year 5-month period, 18 were found have FHCs (17 typical and one atypical; seven bilateral 11 unilateral, which on left four right). The female male ratio was 2:1. incidence normal thus 0.5%. Six children had resolution cyst within 1 month, 6 more repeat scan...
This study aimed to clarify whether brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a biomarker for cognitive dysfunction in children with type 1 diabetes. We conducted cross-sectional case–control of aged between 6 and 18 years diabetes healthy volunteers. Serum BDNF level was measured all the studied children, they underwent intelligence tests Wechsler Intelligence Scale Children, Fourth Edition (WISC-IV). further compared function levels diabetic positive glutamic acid decarboxylase 65...
The long-term impact of Helicobacter pylori infection is complex, and concerns about the need for eradication exist. We conducted this case control study to investigate association between H. failure thrive (FTT).From January 2009 December 2011, 53 children with FTT group matched same sex age similar socioeconomic status without (control group) were enrolled. A questionnaire was administered parents/guardian, a 13C-urea breath test performed detect infection.We found that total prevalence...
The purpose of this study was to evaluate parenting stress in parents children with refractory epilepsy before and after their received vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) implantation.Parents completed the Parenting Stress Index (PSI) under a psychologist's assessment at least 12 months VNS implantation. PSI questionnaire measures two domains; parent domain seven subscales, child six. Age, gender, comorbidity, implantation date, seizure frequency, anticonvulsant history were obtained from reviews...
Nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) and nasal continuous airway (NCPAP) have proven to be effective modes of noninvasive respiratory support in preterm infants. Although they are increasingly used neonatal intensive care, their hemodynamic consequences not been fully evaluated. The aim this study was investigate the changes between NIPPV NCPAP This prospective observational enrolled clinically stable infants requiring received nonsynchronized at 40/minute for 30 minutes...
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is used as an add-on treatment for epilepsy. This study aimed to use Taiwanese nationwide registry data analyze the therapeutic effects of VNS in children with refractory epilepsy (RE) and try explore predictive factors effectiveness.This retrospective collected from December 2007 2014. Patient variables included gender, age, implantation date, duration, seizure frequency, type, etiology, antiepileptic drug (AED) history. We divided patients into three groups:...
Facial palsy is an unusual complication associated with Kawasaki disease, only a few published case reports. We report two patients typical disease and facial palsy. Both had coronary artery aneurysms were treated intravenous immunoglobulin. The resolved completely over the next several months in both patients. Coronary one patient, other has not regressed to normal till now. incidence of aneurysm appears be higher handful reported cases
Exclusively breastfed infants are at a high risk of vitamin D deficiency. Few studies have evaluated the effects supplementation. Hence, we conducted prospective randomized controlled trial investigating oral D3 400 IU/d supplementation in exclusively newborns. Serum 25-hydroxy-vitamin (25[OH]D) levels pregnant women and their newborns were evaluated. Breastfed to one two regimens age 10 days. One group received dose (vD-400 group), whereas placebo liquid product without D3. Outcomes...
This cross-sectional observation study investigated the vitamin D (VD) status in Taiwanese pregnant women and effects of VD supplementation macronutrient intake on serum 25-hydroxy-vitamin (25[OH]D) level. Data intake, daily sunlight exposure, carbohydrate were obtained from 125 at 30−37 weeks’ gestation. Serum 25[OH]D level was measured before delivery all enrolled women; mean 25(OH)D 43 nmol/L or 17.2 ng/mL. The significantly correlated with total (r = 0.239; p 0.007). severe deficiency...
Tarlov's cyst is often underdiagnosed since it difficult to identify without imaging assistance. Herein, we report the case of a young girl who presented with an 8-year history chronic osteomyelitis bilateral proximal phalanges and metatarsal bones caused by that did not contain nerve root. The wound in forefoot unusual presentation resulted from accompanied tethered conus syndrome.A 10-year-old Asian bones. She received sequestrectomy five times, however immune function tests were all...
A 13-year-old boy with Hirschsprung's disease complicated intestinal-cutaneous fistula, short bowel syndrome and malnutrition presented to our hospital after thirst decrease of urine output for 3 days.He had received primary laparoscopy-assisted endorectal pullthrough (LAERPT) when he was 4 months old, but performed eight more operations complications, resulting in loss the majority small large bowels.Initial evaluation revealed tachycardia (heart rate, 136 beats per minute), hyponatremia,...
A 5 year old girl presented to her doctor in northern Taiwan with pyrexia for five days and a two day history of rash over face, trunk, limbs. Twelve earlier she had returned from Indonesia, where spent time cousin who similar symptoms. Examination showed conjunctivitis, coryza, widespread erythematous maculopapular exanthema on the face (fig 1), chest, abdomen, Lesions resembling salt sprinkles were also present bilaterally buccal mucosa. Fig 1 Bluish-white lesions mucosa (black...