A5100838586- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Hernia repair and management
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Parvovirus B19 Infection Studies
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Neuroblastoma Research and Treatments
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Genetic factors in colorectal cancer
- Spinal Hematomas and Complications
Cathay General Hospital
2015-2025
National Defense Medical Center
2024
Fu Jen Catholic University
2012-2022
JK Research (United States)
2015
Sacred Heart Hospital
2015
Background & AimsMother-to-infant transmission is the major cause of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection among immunized children. There has been much debate about screening pregnant women and administering immunoglobulin (HBIG) to newborns. We analyzed rate HBV children born surface antigen (HBsAg)-positive mothers whether HBIG administration reduces transmission.MethodsWe data from 2356 HBsAg-positive mothers, identified through prenatal maternal screens. In addition vaccines, was given all...
Despite immunoprophylaxis, hepatitis B virus (HBV) transmission in highly viremic mothers remains a global health issue. Using quantitative maternal surface antigen (HBsAg) to predict HBV infection infants has not been investigated. We enrolled 526 mother-infant pairs with positive HBsAg under current immunoprophylaxis. Maternal viral load and were measured the peripartum period. Infant seropositivity for more than 6 months was defined as chronic infection. Rates of at various levels...
In this study, we examined the relationship between astrocyte activation in cuneate nucleus (CN) and behavioral hypersensitivity after chronic constriction injury (CCI) of median nerve. addition, also effects pre-emptive treatment with a number drugs on development model. Using immunohistochemistry immunoblotting, little glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP; an marker) immunoreactivity was detected CN normal rats. As early as 3 days CCI, there significant increase GFAP lesion side CN,...
Although some cases of intussusception in older children are associated with pathological changes such as lymphoma or polyps, the cause most infants is unknown. Several reports have identified an association between adenovirus infection and children. However, much evidence indirect, stool samples throat swab data. Our study analyzed intestinal tissue, which may be more direct relationship intussusception. We retrospectively reviewed 0.05, no statistical difference, while P value PCR was
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background</bold> Gastrointestinal obstruction in newborns is a life-threatening condition caused by anatomical abnormalities that lead to failure defecate. This the most common surgical emergency for newborns. Prompt diagnosis, intervention, and implementation of appropriate management methods are important improve outcomes neonates with intestinal obstruction. study aimed explore clinical characteristics causes gastrointestinal tertiary neonatal intensive care...
Ninety-two subjects ages 36 to 60 months who had picky-eater behavior and evidence of growth faltering were randomized receive either nutrition counseling alone, or plus a nutritional supplement (Study) for 90 days. The Study group significantly greater increases in weight height. There no significant differences between groups changes appetite activity levels, gastrointestinal symptom scores. percent developed upper respiratory tract infections was lower the group. These data suggest that...
Summary Background Maternal anti‐viral treatment prevents mother‐to‐infant transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV), but the role neonatal viremia on subsequent HBV infection is not clear. Aims To investigate effect maternal serum DNA and surface antigen (HBsAg) in infants born to highly viremic mothers roles markers predicting chronic children. Methods Serum HBsAg were tested Of 201 pregnant mothers, 110 received tenofovir during third trimester. Chronic children was defined by...
Severe adenovirus infection in children can manifest with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and failure, leading to the need for prolonged mechanical support form of either ventilation or extracorporeal life support. Early membrane oxygenation (ECMO) intervention ARDS should be considered if selection criteria fulfill. We report on a 9-month-old boy who had pneumonia rapid progression ARDS. Real-time polymerase chain reaction tests sputum pleural effusion samples confirmed serotype...
Background: The etiology of thrombocytopenia during infancy and early childhood may be different from that older children, because young children frequently receive vaccines. following study was performed to understand whether there a causal relationship between vaccinations thrombocytopenia. Methods: We retrospectively studied, through chart review, the vaccination thrombocytopenic purpura in 20 with (platelet count < 150 × 10(3)/mm(3)) under age 3 years who were hospitalized 1989 2010....
Kawasaki disease (KD) is typically a self-limiting condition that common cause of pediatric vasculitis (1) and the leading acquired heart (2). The most frequently occurs in children aged between 6 months 5 years (3) often associated with coronary artery aneurysms (4). Indeed, findings from an epidemiologic survey conducted Japan revealed only 1% KD cases occurred ≥9 (5). There currently no laboratory test for diagnosing KD. Rather, diagnosis performed reference to established clinical...
Objectives Appendicitis is the most common abdominal condition leading to urgent surgery in children. With goal of identifying signs and symptoms that will allow prompt diagnosis rupture appendix thus decrease associated morbidities, our aim was determine factors with ruptured appendicitis children diagnosed appendicitis. Methods The medical records aged 17 years or younger a postoperative acute treated at Cathay General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, from January 2002 May 2009, were...
Rotavirus is one of the major causes severe gastroenteritis in infants and young children worldwide.We retrospectively analyzed demographic clinical profiles rotavirus infection among hospitalized Cathay General Hospital, Taiwan from May 2004 to April 2007. Children under 15 years age with were enrolled study had stool specimens tested for presence rotavirus.There 238 participating patients, most whom aged 3-5 (44%). The common symptom was diarrhea (98.7%), peak month (20.4%). All patients...
Abstract Introduction: Urachal cyst is an exceptionally rare disease in children caused by the incomplete obliteration of urachal remnant. cysts seldom cause symptoms unless a secondary infection occurs. The infected are nonspecific and may be similar to acute appendicitis or other abdominal conditions. However, complications attributable delayed diagnosis can endanger life patient. Patient concerns: A 5-year-old boy presented with 3-day history severe intermittent lower pain. Diagnosis:...