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Portal-systemic collaterals and hepatic encephalopathy
14 December 2011
Chronic liver diseases or liver injuries commonly result in portal hypertension and the formation of portal-to-systemic collaterals (PSCs). PSCs form through the appearance of large or small vascular ...
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Che-Chang Chan
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Portosystemic collaterals are not prerequisites for the development of hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhotic rats
24 November 2011
Abstract: Background: Liver functions and portosystemic collaterals influence the development and severity of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) in cirrhosis. However, it has not been examined which factor h...
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I-Fang Hsin,
Sun-Sang Wang,
Hui-Chun Huang,
Fa-Yauh Lee,
Cho-Yu Chan,
Ching-Chih Chang,
Chia-Yang Hsu,
Han-Chieh Lin,
Shou-Dong Lee
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3-9
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Frequency and risk factors associated with atherosclerotic plaques in patients with a zero coronary artery calcium score
26 December 2011
Abstract: Background: Analysis of the coronary artery calcium levels usually provides important information that can be used in patient prognosis and stratification of treatment when coronary artery d...
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Chun-Ku Chen,
Yen-Shu Kuo,
Chien-An Liu,
Ming-Huei Sheu,
Hsiao-Ting Chang,
Chi-Wen Chen,
Yu-Dong Chen,
Mei-Han Wu,
Cheng-Yen Chang
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10-15
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Clinical outcomes and prognostic factors of Ewing sarcoma: A clinical analysis of 12 patients in Taiwan
02 December 2011
Abstract: Background: Ewing sarcoma is extremely rare in people from East and Southeast Asia. Methods: The records of 12 patients diagnosed with primary Ewing sarcoma and treated at our institution fr...
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Kai-Ling Huang,
Cheng-Fong Chen,
Po-Kuei Wu,
Paul Chih-Hsueh Chen,
Wei-Ming Chen,
Chien-Lin Liu,
Tain-Hsiung Chen
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16-20
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Predictive indications of operation and mortality following renal trauma
26 December 2011
Abstract: Background: This study is a review of our experiences related to managing patients with renal injuries and identifying the predictive indicators of surgery and mortality. Methods: A retrospe...
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Chia-Shen Yang,
Isaac Chun-Jen Chen,
Chien-Ying Wang,
Chen-Chi Liu,
Hsin-Chin Shih,
Mu-Shun Huang
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21-24
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Prevalence of maternal group B streptococcus colonization and vertical transmission in low-risk women in a single institute
07 December 2011
Abstract: Background: Intrapartum administration of antibiotics lowers the risk of neonatal group B streptococcus (GBS) infection based on recommended guidelines (a risk-based approach and a culture-b...
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Ming-Jie Yang,
Pi-Lin Sun,
Kuo-Chang Wen,
Kuan-Chong Chao,
Wen-Hsun Chang,
Chih-Yao Chen,
Peng-Hui Wang
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25-28
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Differences between children and adults with otitis media with effusion treated with CO2 laser myringotomy
28 November 2011
Abstract: Background: The safety and advantages of CO2 laser myringotomy for otitis media with effusion (OME) are well described. The goal of such treatment is to avoid unnecessary ventilation tube in...
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Chan-Wei Chang,
Ya-Wen Yang,
Chong Yau Fu,
An-Suey Shiao
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29-35
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A predictive model of the association between gene polymorphism and the risk of noise-induced hearing loss caused by gunfire noise
26 October 2011
Abstract: Background: Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is one of the common diseases in otology. In general, we assume that most people who are exposed to loud noise constantly, e.g., soldiers, will ...
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Ben-Chih Yuan,
Feng-Ming Su,
Wen-Tung Wu,
Wen-Sheng Liu,
Kuo-Hsun Chiu
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36-39
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Bladder outlet obstruction due to labial agglutination
02 December 2011
Abstract: Here, we report the case of a 63-year-old female patient who presented with emptying symptoms and was subsequently diagnosed with delayed labial agglutination. The adhered labia minora were ...
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Ching-Hsin Chang,
Yu-Hua Fan,
Alex Tong-Long Lin,
Kuang-Kuo Chen
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40-42
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Dural sinus malformation with arteriovenous fistulae in a newborn: Positive outcome following endovascular management
28 November 2011
Abstract: Dural sinus malformation (DSM) is an extremely rare and congenital cerebrovascular malformation that is associated with dural arteriovenous fistula and a large dural lake, which may mimic th...
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Chien-An Liu,
Hung-Chieh Chen,
Chao-Bao Luo,
Wan-Yuo Guo,
Michael Mu-Huo Teng,
Hsin-Hung Chen,
Cheng-Yen Chang
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43-46
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