A5101667104- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
- Multiple Myeloma Research and Treatments
- Platelet Disorders and Treatments
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Sleep and related disorders
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Viral-associated cancers and disorders
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Colorectal Cancer Treatments and Studies
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Blood groups and transfusion
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
- Advanced Computing and Algorithms
- Inflammatory Biomarkers in Disease Prognosis
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
- Pain Management and Opioid Use
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Genetic and Kidney Cyst Diseases
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Polyomavirus and related diseases
- Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- Cancer, Stress, Anesthesia, and Immune Response
- Wood and Agarwood Research
- Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
2008-2025
Taipei Veterans General Hospital
2008-2025
Chung Shan Medical University
2023-2024
Ministry of Justice
2020
National Chung Hsing University
2016
ABSTRACT Introduction The nasoseptal flap (NSF) has become a widely favoured choice for reconstructing skull base defects following the endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA). However, exposed septal cartilage and bone at donor site often require an extended duration secondary healing. This study investigated whether free middle turbinate (MT) mucosa grafting could mitigate post‐operative nasal morbidity. Methods We retrospectively reviewed patients with sellar parasellar lesions who underwent...
Abstract Transfusion reactions induced by platelet transfusions may be reduced and alleviated leukocyte reduction of platelets. Although leukoreduction apheresis platelets can performed either pre-storage or post-storage, seldom studies directly compare the incidence transfusion reaction in these two different blood products. We conducted a retrospective study to between post-storage leukoreduced reviewed general characteristics reactions, symptoms, categories for inpatients who received...
Abstract Multiple myeloma (MM) stands as the second most prevalent hematological malignancy, constituting approximately 10% of all malignancies. Current guidelines recommend upfront autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) for transplant-eligible MM patients. This study seeks to delineate factors influencing post–ASCT outcomes in Our cohort comprised 150 patients from Taipei Veterans General Hospital, with progression-free survival (PFS) primary endpoint and overall (OS) secondary...
The protective value of neuron-derived conditioned medium (NCM) in cerebral ischemia and the underlying mechanism(s) responsible for NCM-mediated brain protection against were investigated study. NCM was first collected from neuronal culture growing under vitro ischemic condition (glucose-, oxygen- serum-deprivation or GOSD) 2, 4 6 h. Through focal (bilateral CCAO/unilateral MCAO) animal model, we discovered that ischemia/reperfusion (I/R)-induced infarction significantly reduced by NCM,...
Previous research has suggested that patients with interstitial cystitis have more sleep disturbances and higher levels of depression. However, reports employ validated questionnaires are rare for this population. The present study investigates the relationship between quality, anxiety, depression, severity urologic symptoms in outpatients, risk factors poor quality.A total 69 (52 female) met National Institute Arthritis, Diabetes, Digestive Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) criteria, completed all...
Abstract Chamaecyparis taiwanensis is an endemic plant suffering illegal logging in Taiwan for its high economic value. Lack of direct evidence to correlate stump and timber remains a hurdle law enforcement. In this report, 23 polymorphic Genomic Simple Sequence Repeat (gSSR) 12 Expressed Tag (EST)-SSR markers were developed their transferability was assessed. The individual identification system built from selected non-linkage 30 SSR has combined probability identity as 5.596 × 10 –12...
Introduction: Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (ASCT) is a well-established treatment for patients with multiple myeloma (MM), and adequate collection must be assured before ASCT. However, prediction of poor mobilizers (PMs) still difficult despite several risk factors mobilization failure having been identified. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed MM at Taipei Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan who underwent between October 2006 August 2020. A CD34+ <1 × 106 cells/kg...
aSchool of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan bDivision Research, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, cDepartment Emergency dDepartment E-Da Dachang I-Shou eSchool Medicine for International Students, College *E-mail address: [email protected] (C-K. Sun) Sponsorships or competing interests that may be relevant to content are disclosed at the end this article. S.-Y. Chen and T.-A. Lin co-first authors.
A 73-year-old woman with a history of polycystic liver and kidney disease (PLKD) presented coffee grounds emesis, hypotension, acute on chronic renal failure. She developed septic shock decline in function, necessitating emergency hemodialysis after admission. had undergone robotic fenestration large hepatic cyst 5 months earlier because cholangitis resulting from compression the common bile duct by cyst. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy revealed duodenal ulcer lumen narrowing at second portion...
Abstract Background Based on current research, it is known that the gastrointestinal tract microbiota and its genome play a crucial role in mental illnesses. Studies indicate direct correlation between onset of dementia, mediated by metabolic diseases low-grade inflammation. The association various symptoms neurodegenerative has been recently discussed. However, there lack research regarding comparative effects different surgical procedures diseases. Therefore, this study primarily focuses...
Abstract Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is pivotal in treating hematologic disorders, yet it poses the risk of post-transplantation pancytopenia. Prophylactic platelet transfusions are often administered to mitigate this risk. Utilizing practical markers, such as immature fraction (IPF), predict hematopoietic recovery advance could reduce unnecessary prophylactic transfusions. Our prospective study, involving 53 HSCT patients at Taipei Veterans General Hospital between...
In recent years, haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (haploHSCT) with post-transplant cyclophosphamide (PTCy) has become increasingly prevalent. However, the precise impact of invasive fungal disease (IFD) in relation to graft-versus-host (GVHD) prophylaxis and donor type remains be elucidated.
Abstract Background Multiple myeloma (MM) is known for its immune disturbance and patients suffering from MM are thus vulnerable to opportunistic infections, including herpes zoster (HZ). As HZ infection remarkably affects patients' quality of life poses huge economic burdens on the health system, we aim identify risk factors evaluate effects different dosages, types, durations anti‐HZ prophylaxis drugs prevent infection. Methods 551 at Taipei Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan between...