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Antimüllerian hormone: A marker for prediction of ovarian function and polycystic ovary syndrome
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcma.2011.12.014
The antimüllerian hormone (AMH) – located in the short arm of chromosome 19 with 2750 nucleotide bases – is a homodimeric glycoprotein that weighs 140 kDa and is a member of the transforming growth fa...
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Kok-Min Seow,
Peng-Hui Wang
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Editorial
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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02 February 2012 |
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Sleep quality among community-dwelling elderly people and its demographic, mental, and physical correlates
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcma.2011.12.011
Abstract: Background: Sleep quality is an important predictor of well being in the elderly. However, the effects of depression and physical activity on sleep quality among elderly are less clear. Meth...
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Chia-Yi Wu,
Tung-Ping Su,
Chin-Lung Fang,
Mei Yeh Chang
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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02 February 2012 |
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The high cost of anti-TNFα drugs for rheumatoid arthritis: Can a low-price product be developed in the future?
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcma.2011.12.012
Previously published epidemiology surveys have demonstrated that the prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is about 0.4% of the population of Taiwan. In order to better understand disease activity, ...
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Chung-Tei Chou
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Editorial
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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01 February 2012 |
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Primary congenital pulmonary hypoplasia of a neonate
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcma.2011.12.004
Abstract: Pulmonary hypoplasia is a rare but usually lethal disease. We report a full-term male neonate who presented with respiratory failure immediately after birth. Chest X-ray revealed a small lun...
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Jui-Sheng Hsu,
Yu-Sheng Lee,
Chin-Hsuan Lin,
Fen-Yau Li,
Mei-Jy Jeng,
Wen-Jue Soong,
Sue-Jen Chen,
Ren-Bin Tang
et al.
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Short communication
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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30 January 2012 |
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Risk factors of hypoxia during flexible bronchoscopy use in infants
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcma.2011.12.010
A Japanese, Shigeto Ikeda, invented the flexible bronchoscope (FB) in 1966; the FB was introduced into clinical practice due to its diagnostic accuracy, safety, and ease of use. Currently, the FB is o...
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Shu-Jen Chen,
Ren-Bin Tang
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Editorial
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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30 January 2012 |
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Zero calcium, zero events?
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcma.2011.12.002
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases remain the number one killer in the world, accounting for nearly one-third of all deaths worldwide. There is a clinical dilemma, in that almost half of acute co...
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Chern-En Chiang,
Kang-Ling Wang
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Editorial
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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30 January 2012 |
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Abnormal thyroid function predicts mortality in patients receiving long-term peritoneal dialysis: A case-controlled longitudinal study
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcma.2011.12.006
Abstract: Background: The population of uremia patients receiving long-term peritoneal dialysis (PD) is growing, and abnormal thyroid function occurs increasingly in patients with chronic kidney disea...
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Yen-Chung Lin,
Yi-Chun Lin,
Tzen-Wen Chen,
Wu-Chang Yang,
Chih-Ching Lin
et al.
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Full-length article
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30 January 2012 |
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Sudden and unexpected and near death during the early neonatal period: A multicenter study
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcma.2011.12.009
Abstract: Background: To investigate the incidence, clinical presentation and possible etiologies or risk factors of early onset of sudden and unexpected death or near-miss. Methods: From 2001 to 2005...
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Pei-Chen Tsao,
Feng-Yu Chang,
Shu-Jen Chen,
Wen-Jue Soong,
Mei-Jy Jeng,
Yu-Sheng Lee,
Hsiu-Ju Yen,
Chia-Feng Yang,
Ren-Bin Tang
et al.
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30 January 2012 |
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Clinical characteristics of Acinetobacter baumannii complex bacteremia in patients receiving total parenteral nutrition
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcma.2011.12.015
Abstract: Background: Acinetobacter baumannii complex (Abc) comprises at least three phenotypically undifferentiated species, including A baumannii, Acinetobacter genomic species 3 (AGS 3) and Acineto...
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Ti Yin,
Mei-Chun Chiang,
Jen-Jiuan Liaw,
Shu-Chen Kuo,
Te-Li Chen,
Kai-Wei Katherine Wang
et al.
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Full-length article
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27 January 2012 |
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An omental abscess mimicking an intra-abdominal tumor
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcma.2011.12.013
Abstract: Here, we report the case of a 12-year-old boy who presented with intermittent lower abdominal pain; subsequently, an intra-abdominal mass found by abdominal ultrasound. Initially, an intra-a...
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Chih-Chiang Hung,
Chia-Man Chou,
Hou-Chuan Chen
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Short communication
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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24 January 2012 |
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Abnormal thyroid function in peritoneal dialysis patients: Lots of smoke but no fire
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcma.2011.12.001
Thyroid disorders are the second most common endocrine condition following diabetes mellitus. It is not difficult for physicians to diagnose and treat patients with overt hypothyroidism or hyperthyroi...
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Yi-Sheng Lin,
Der-Cherng Tarng
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Editorial
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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24 January 2012 |
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Anti-Mullerian hormone serum level as a predictive marker of ovarian function in Taiwanese women
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcma.2011.12.007
Abstract: Background: Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH), which is secreted by preantral and small antral follicles, has been found to be a valuable marker of ovarian reserve. The purpose of this study was ...
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Kuan-Chong Chao,
Chi-Hong Ho,
Wen-Yuann Shyong,
Chen-Yu Huang,
Shu-Chuan Tsai,
Hsin-Yi Cheng,
Luoh-Chyi Chou,
Chih-Hsiu Lin,
Hsin-Yang Li
et al.
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Full-length article
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24 January 2012 |
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Prevalence and risk factors of erosive esophagitis in Taiwan
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcma.2011.12.008
Abstract: Background: Erosive esophagitis is a common condition in the western population. However, the prevalence and risk factors of this disorder in Taiwan remain unclear. This study investigated t...
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Jian-Lin Ou,
Chin-Chih Tu,
Ping-I. Hsu,
Min-Hsiung Pan,
Chung-Cheng Lee,
Feng-Woei Tsay,
Huay-Min Wang,
Lung-Chih Cheng,
Kwok-Hung Lai,
Hsien-Chung Yu
et al.
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Full-length article
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24 January 2012 |
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Spondylotic myelopathy in patients with cervical dystonia
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcma.2011.12.003
Abstract: The treatment and outcome of cervical dystonia (CD) with myelopathy (CDM) varies among studies. We retrospectively reviewed the clinical features, neuroimages, methods of treatment, and modi...
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Po-Lin Chen,
Pao-Yu Wang
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Short communication
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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11 January 2012 |
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Bilateral ureteral complete obstruction with huge spontaneous urinoma formation in a patient with advanced bladder cancer
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcma.2011.12.005
Abstract: Spontaneous rupture of the collecting system with extravasation of urine and urinoma formation is usually associated with urinary tract obstruction by a ureteral calculus. Tumor growth is an...
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Yeong-Chin Jou,
Cheng-Huang Shen,
Ming-Chin Cheng,
Chang-Te Lin,
Pi-Che Chen
et al.
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Short communication
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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11 January 2012 |