Search Results - "Chau, Chuen"
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Transversus Abdominis Plane Block: An Updated Review of Anatomy and Techniques
Published in BioMed research international (01-01-2017)“…Purpose of Review. Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is a regional technique for analgesia of the anterolateral abdominal wall. This review highlights…”
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The long-term trend in utilization of traditional Chinese medicine and associated factors among older people in Taiwan
Published in PloS one (08-05-2024)“…Both the size of the older population and the use of complementary and alternative medicine are increasing worldwide. This study evaluated the long-term trend…”
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Risk of dementia in patients with periodontitis and related protective factors: A nationwide retrospective cohort study
Published in Journal of clinical periodontology (01-12-2020)“…Aim We aimed to evaluate the long‐term risk of dementia in patients with periodontitis and its associated factors. Materials and Methods Using Taiwan's…”
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Risk of acute atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in patients with acute and chronic pancreatitis
Published in Scientific reports (22-10-2021)“…The association between pancreatitis and acute myocardial infarction or stroke remains incompletely understood. This study aimed to evaluate the long-term risk…”
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Adverse outcomes after noncardiac surgery in patients with aortic stenosis
Published in Scientific reports (30-09-2021)“…Whether aortic stenosis (AS) increases perioperative risk in noncardiac surgery remains controversial. Limited information is available regarding adequate…”
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Genistein Improves Bone Healing via Triggering Estrogen Receptor Alpha-Mediated Expressions of Osteogenesis-Associated Genes and Consequent Maturation of Osteoblasts
Published in Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (30-09-2020)“…Osteoporosis-associated fractures may cause higher morbidity and mortality. Our previous study showed the effects of genistein, a phytoestrogen, on the…”
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Adjunctive traditional Chinese medicine therapy improves survival in patients with advanced breast cancer: A population‐based study
Published in Cancer (01-05-2014)“…BACKGROUND Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is one of the most common complementary and alternative medicines used in the treatment of patients with breast…”
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Risk and outcomes of diabetes in patients with epilepsy
Published in Scientific reports (23-09-2021)“…The risk and outcomes of diabetes in patients with epilepsy remains unclear. We evaluated these risks using an epilepsy cohort analysis and a diabetes…”
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Effects of daily sedation interruption in intensive care unit patients undergoing mechanical ventilation: A meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials
Published in International journal of nursing practice (01-04-2022)“…Aim This study aimed to assess the effects of daily sedation interruption on the mechanical ventilation duration and relevant outcomes in mechanically…”
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Adverse outcomes after non-hepatic surgeries in patients with alcoholic liver diseases: a propensity-score matched study
Published in BMC gastroenterology (21-11-2022)“…The influence of alcoholic liver disease (ALD) on the postoperative outcomes is not completely understood. Our purpose is to evaluate the complications and…”
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Smoking increases the risk of postoperative wound complications: A propensity score‐matched cohort study
Published in International wound journal (01-02-2023)“…Cigarette smoking is associated with surgical complications, including wound healing and surgical site infection. However, the association between smoking…”
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Surgical adverse outcomes in patients with schizophrenia: a population-based study
Published in Annals of surgery (01-03-2013)“…To validate the global features of postoperative adverse outcomes for surgical patients with schizophrenia. Patients with schizophrenia were known to have a…”
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Anesthetic Management and Surgical Site Infections in Total Hip or Knee Replacement: A Population-based Study
Published in Anesthesiology (Philadelphia) (01-08-2010)“…Epidural or spinal anesthesia involves several mechanisms hypothesized to reduce risk of surgical site infections (SSIs) during this decisive period. This…”
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DCATS: differential composition analysis for flexible single-cell experimental designs
Published in Genome Biology (26-06-2023)“…Differential composition analysis - the identification of cell types that have statistically significant changes in abundance between multiple experimental…”
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The effects of regular dental scaling on the complications and mortality after stroke: a retrospective cohort study based on a real-world database
Published in BMC oral health (14-07-2023)“…Previous observational studies have shown that people with dental scaling (DS) had decreased risk of stroke. However, limited information is available on the…”
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Postoperative Adverse Outcomes in Surgical Patients with Dementia: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Published in World journal of surgery (01-09-2012)“…Background Dementia patients often present with coexisting medical conditions and potentially face higher risk of complications during hospitalization. Because…”
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Decreased risk of pneumonia in stroke patients receiving acupuncture: A nationwide matched-pair retrospective cohort study
Published in PloS one (21-05-2018)“…Acupuncture treatment is common among stroke patients, but there is limited information available on whether acupuncture effectively prevents post-stroke…”
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Outcomes following diabetes admission in patients who had influenza vaccination: A population-based cohort study
Published in Diabetes research and clinical practice (01-07-2022)“…•Influenza vaccination reduced mortality in patients with diabetes admission.•Influenza vaccination reduced complications during diabetes admission.•Vaccinated…”
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Adverse outcomes after major surgery in children with intellectual disability
Published in Developmental medicine and child neurology (01-02-2021)“…Aim To evaluate outcomes after major surgery in children and adolescents with intellectual disability. Method We used 2004 to 2013 claims data from Taiwan's…”
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Postoperative adverse outcomes in intellectually disabled surgical patients: a nationwide population-based study
Published in PloS one (27-10-2011)“…Intellectually disabled patients have various comorbidities, but their risks of adverse surgical outcomes have not been examined. This study assesses…”
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