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Pneumococcal Pneumonia and the Risk of Stroke: A Population-Based Follow-Up Study

Li-Fu Chen; Hsin-Pai Chen; Yung-Sung Huang dkk.

PLoS ONE, Vol. 7 No. 12 · 2012 · Inggris · PLOS Scopus

Background: To investigate the risk of developing stroke in patients hospitalized following a diagnosis of pneumococcal pneumonia. Methods: The study cohorts comprised of patients hospitalized with a principal diagnosis of pneumococcal pneumonia (n = 745), with a random sampling of control…

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National Early Warning Score for predicting intensive care unit admission among elderly patients with influenza infections in the emergency department: an effective disposition tool during the influenza season

Te-Hao Wang; Jing-Cheng Jheng; Yen-Ting Tseng dkk.

BMJ Open, Vol. 11 No. 6 · 2021 · Inggris · DOAJ Scopus

Objective During the influenza epidemic season, the fragile elderlies are not only susceptible to influenza infections, but are also more likely to develop severe symptoms and syndromes. Such circumstances may pose a significant burden to the medical resources especially in the emergency department…

Impact of Young Age on the Prognosis for Oral Cancer: A Population-Based Study in Taiwan

Ting-Shou Chang; Chun-Ming Chang; Hsu-Chieh Ho dkk.

PLoS ONE, Vol. 8 No. 9 · 2013 · Inggris · PLOS Scopus

Background: Oral cancer leads to a considerable use of health care resources. Wide resection of the tumor and reconstruction with a pedicle flap/ free flap is widely used. This study was conducted to investigate if young age at the time of diagnosis of oral cancer requiring this treatment confers a…

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Disparities in Oral Cancer Survival among Mentally Ill Patients

Ting-Shou Chang; Szu-Jen Hou; Yu-Chieh Su dkk.

PLoS ONE, Vol. 8 No. 8 · 2013 · Inggris · PLOS Scopus

Background: Many studies have reported excess cancer mortality in patients with mental illness. However, scant studies evaluated the differences in cancer treatment and its impact on survival rates among mentally ill patients. Oral cancer is one of the ten most common cancers in the world. We…

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Association between Provider Volume and Healthcare Expenditures of Patients with Oral Cancer in Taiwan: A Population-Based Study

Li-Fu Chen; Hsu-Chueh Ho; Yu-Chieh Su dkk.

PLoS ONE, Vol. 8 No. 6 · 2013 · Inggris · PLOS Scopus

Background: Oral cancer requires considerable utilization of healthcare services. Wide resection of the tumor and reconstruction with free flap are widely used. Due to high recurrence rate, close follow-up is mandatory. This study was conducted to explore the relationship between the healthcare…

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