Search Results - "CHIH-WEN WANG"
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The association between alcohol, betel nut, and cigarette use with hepatitis C virus infection in Taiwan
Published in Scientific reports (27-12-2023)“…Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection may cause chronic liver disease, liver cirrhosis, and liver cancer. It has been reported to associate with habits including…”
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The interplay of metabolic dysfunction‐associated fatty liver disease and viral hepatitis on liver disease severity: A large community‐based study in a viral endemic area
Published in Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology (01-01-2024)“…Background and Aim The prevalence of metabolic dysfunction‐associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) and its interplay with hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis…”
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Mortality in patients with chronic hepatitis B treated with tenofovir or entecavir: A multinational study
Published in Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology (01-06-2024)“…Background and Aim The benefits of entecavir (ETV) versus tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) in reducing the development of chronic hepatitis B (CHB)‐related…”
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Urinary thiodiglycolic acid is associated with increased risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in children living near a petrochemical complex
Published in Environment international (01-10-2019)“…Occupational and experimental studies have revealed that high vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) exposure is associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease…”
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Assessment of hepatitis B virus relapse in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy with prophylactic nucleos(t)ide analogues: Implications for overall mortality
Published in Liver international (01-10-2024)“…Background and Aims We aimed to explore the risk factors associated with virological and clinical relapse, as well as their impact on overall mortality, in…”
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Associations of Heavy Metals with Metabolic Syndrome and Anthropometric Indices
Published in Nutrients (01-09-2020)“…Previous studies have revealed associations between heavy metals and extensive health problems. However, the association between heavy metals and metabolic…”
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Associations among Heavy Metals and Proteinuria and Chronic Kidney Disease
Published in Diagnostics (Basel) (11-02-2021)“…The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing annually in Taiwan. In addition to traditional risk factors, heavy metals contribute to the…”
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Factors Associated With Quality of Life Among People With Spinal Cord Injury: Application of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Model
Published in Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation (01-12-2012)“…Abstract Chang F-H, Wang Y-H, Jang Y, Wang C-W. Factors associated with quality of life among people with spinal cord injury: application of the International…”
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Arsenic exposure and lung fibrotic changes-evidence from a longitudinal cohort study and experimental models
Published in Frontiers in immunology (22-08-2023)“…Arsenic (As) exposure is associated with lung toxicity and we aim to investigate the effects of arsenic exposure on lung fibrotic changes.IntroductionArsenic…”
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Seroreversion of hepatitis B surface antigen among subjects with resolved hepatitis B virus infection: A community‐based cohort study
Published in Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology (01-11-2021)“…Background and Aim Hepatitis B virus (HBV) surface antigen (HBsAg) seroreversion usually occurs during immunosuppressive therapy. The risk and factors of HBsAg…”
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Impact of comorbidities on the serological response to COVID-19 vaccination in a Taiwanese cohort
Published in Virology journal (02-06-2023)“…Vaccination against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is one of the best policies to control COVID-19 pandemic. The serological…”
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Stimulation of Vibratory Urticaria-Associated Adhesion-GPCR, EMR2/ADGRE2, Triggers the NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation Signal in Human Monocytes
Published in Frontiers in immunology (08-01-2021)“…EMR2/ADGRE2 is an adhesion G protein-coupled receptor differentially expressed by human myeloid cells. It modulates diverse cellular functions of innate immune…”
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Performance of noninvasive seromarkers in predicting liver fibrosis among MAFLD patients with or without viral hepatitis
Published in The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences (01-04-2024)“…The accuracy of noninvasive seromarkers in predicting liver fibrosis in metabolic dysfunction‐associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) patients with or without…”
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Psychological impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome on health workers in a tertiary hospital
Published in British journal of psychiatry (01-08-2004)“…The sudden emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) caused international anxiety owing to its highly contagious and pandemic transmission. Health…”
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Third vaccine boosters and anti‐S‐IgG levels: A comparison of homologous and heterologous responses and poor immunogenicity in hepatocellular carcinoma
Published in The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences (01-05-2024)“…The immune response of patients with chronic liver disease tends to be lower after receiving their second coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) vaccine dose, but…”
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Concordance of SVR12, SVR24 and SVR durability in Taiwanese chronic hepatitis C patients with direct-acting antivirals
Published in PloS one (04-02-2021)“…Undetectable HCV RNA 12 weeks after the end of treatment (SVR12) has been the valid efficacy endpoint in the era of direct-acting antivirals (DAAs). Its…”
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First-in-Asian double-blind randomized trial to assess the efficacy and safety of insulin sensitizer in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis patients
Published in Hepatology international (01-10-2021)“…Background The efficacy and safety of insulin sensitizer in Asians with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) remain elusive. Aims The double-blind, randomized,…”
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Association of Heavy Metals with Overall Mortality in a Taiwanese Population
Published in Nutrients (01-06-2021)“…Previous studies have shown links between heavy metals and many health issues. However, data on the association between heavy metals and mortality in the…”
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Amelioration of glucose intolerance through directly acting antiviral agents in chronic hepatitis C cirrhotic patients without overt diabetes
Published in The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences (01-09-2022)“…Hepatitis C virus (HCV) eradication through antivirals ameliorates metabolic profiles. The changes in 2‐h plasma glucose (2HPG) levels by oral glucose…”
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Effects of Achieving SVR on Clinical Characteristics and Surgical Outcomes in Patients Who Developed Early-Stage HCV-Related Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Received Curative Resection: Preoperative versus Postoperative SVR
Published in Viruses (31-10-2022)“…The high accessibility to healthcare and increasing awareness of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) surveillance after sustained virologic response (SVR) to HCV…”
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