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Comparative analysis of gut microbiota in children with obstructive sleep apnea: assessing the efficacy of 16S rRNA gene sequencing in metabolic function prediction based on weight status
BackgroundAnalyzing bacterial microbiomes consistently using next-generation sequencing (NGS) is challenging due to the diversity of synthetic platforms for 16S rRNA genes and their analytical pipelines. This study compares the efficacy of full-length (V1–V9 hypervariable regions) and…
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Physical fitness mediates and predicts for high blood pressure among children in relation to weight status
BackgroundPediatric hypertension contributes to adulthood hypertension and target organ damage. Obesity is a well-known predictor for pediatric hypertension; however, the relationship between physical fitness and blood pressure (BP) is unclear among children. This study aimed to compare the…
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Effectiveness and response differences of a multidisciplinary workplace health promotion program for healthcare workers
BackgroundWorkplace health promotion (WHP) in the healthcare industry is an important yet challenging issue to address, given the high workload, heterogeneity of work activities, and long work hours of healthcare workers (HCWs). This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness and response…
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Auditory Dysfunction—Does Snoring Sound Play a Role?
The objective of the study was to investigate the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and auditory dysfunction, and to clarify the role of snoring sounds in contributing to auditory dysfunction. A comprehensive assessment of OSA and the auditory system was performed, including…
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Comparing Human-Smartphone Interactions and Actigraphy Measurements for Circadian Rhythm Stability and Adiposity: Algorithm Development and Validation Study
BackgroundThis study aimed to investigate the relationships between adiposity and circadian rhythm and compare the measurement of circadian rhythm using both actigraphy and a smartphone app that tracks human-smartphone interactions. ObjectiveWe hypothesized that the app-based measurement may…
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Impact of patient characteristics on innate immune responses and inflammasome activation in ex vivo human lung tissues infected with influenza A virus
BackgroundInfluenza A virus (IAV) infection poses a persistent global health challenge, necessitating a nuanced grasp of host immune responses for optimal interventions. While the interplay between aging, immunosenescence, and IAV is recognized as key in severe lower respiratory tract infections…
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Dietary profile of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea patients, effects of routine educational counseling, and predictors for outcomes
BackgroundDietary behavior is a main contributing yet modifiable factor to the body weight status of children and may be involved in the pathophysiology of childhood obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This study aimed to investigate the dietary profile of pediatric OSA patients, effects of educational…
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Using sleep heart rate variability to investigate the sleep quality in children with obstructive sleep apnea
BackgroundObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with impaired sleep quality and autonomic dysfunction. Adenotonsillectomy significantly improves subjective and objective sleep quality in children with OSA. However, the postoperative changes in heart rate variability (HRV) indices (indicators…
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Environmental sounds recognition in children with cochlear implants.
The aims of this study were (1) to document the recognition performance of environmental sounds (ESs) in Mandarin-speaking children with cochlear implants (CIs) and to analyze the possible associated factors with the ESs recognition; (2) to examine the relationship between perception of ESs and…
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Neurobehavioral outcomes after adenotonsillectomy for pediatric sleep-disordered breathing: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Pediatric sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are common conditions with proven associated neurocognitive and behavioral consequences. Adenotonsillectomy is one treatment option that can improve sleep parameters; however, its effects on neurocognition and behavior are…
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Audiovisual speech perception at various presentation levels in Mandarin-speaking adults with cochlear implants.
(1) To evaluate the recognition of words, phonemes and lexical tones in audiovisual (AV) and auditory-only (AO) modes in Mandarin-speaking adults with cochlear implants (CIs); (2) to understand the effect of presentation levels on AV speech perception; (3) to learn the effect of hearing experience…
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Long-Lasting Effect after Single Hyaluronate Injection for Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis: Does Concentration Matter?
Background: Early injection laryngoplasty (EIL) using hyaluronic acid (HA) is an effective treatment for glottic insufficiency in patients with acute unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP). Most patients benefit by showing improvement in voice and quality of life and implied reduced need for…
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Timing of surgical intervention with cochlear implant in patients with large vestibular aqueduct syndrome.
OBJECTIVES: (1) To report the speech perception and intelligibility results of Mandarin-speaking patients with large vestibular aqueduct syndrome (LVAS) after cochlear implantation (CI); (2) to compare their performance with a group of CI users without LVAS; (3) to understand the effects of age at…
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Comparative effects of snoring sound between two minimally invasive surgeries in the treatment of snoring: a randomized controlled trial.
Minimally invasive surgeries of the soft palate have emerged as a less-invasive treatment for habitual snoring. To date, there is only limited information available comparing the effects of snoring sound between different minimally invasive surgeries in the treatment of habitual snoring.To compare…
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Image-based and textbook-based virtual reality training on operational skills among junior residents: a proof of concept study
Abstract Background Operational training is a key component of resident education. Recently, innovative virtual reality (VR) training methods have been introduced to enhance training efficiency. Image-based VR (IBVR), which incorporates cognitive load, is theorized to improve task performance…
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Combined laryngopharyngeal reflux and obstructive sleep apnea (CLOSA) – Salivary pepsin test for laryngopharyngeal reflux in obstructive sleep apnea patients
Objectives: Reflux disease including gastroesophageal reflux and laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is often found in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients. Endoscopic examination is a gold standard diagnosis for reflux disease. However, the invasive procedure limits its widespread use. The…
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Influenza A Virus PB1-F2 Gene in Recent Taiwanese Isolates
Influenza A virus contains eight RNA segments and encodes 10 viral proteins. However, an 11th protein, called PB1-F2, was found in A/Puerto Rico/8/34 (H1N1). This novel protein is translated from an alternative open reading frame (ORF) in the PB1 gene. We analyzed the PB1 gene of 42 recent…
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Palatal hybrid surgery for obstructive sleep apnea-state-of-the-art annotation of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Background: Surgery for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has changed in concept and technique that transformed from radical excision to functional reconstruction. The aim of this study was to investigate the safety and effectiveness of palatal hybrid surgery in OSA patients. Methods: Palatal hybrid…
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Human papillomavirus infection is not associated with laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma in Taiwan
Background/Purpose: To examine whether the prevalence rate of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in Taiwanese patients with primary laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) is different from that in those with a vocal polyp (VP) or vocal fold leukoplakia (VFL). Methods: This prospective cohort…
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Intrapharyngeal surgery with integrated treatment for obstructive sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disease in adults, which influences human relations, quality of life and associates with major complications. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the gold standard treatment modality in OSA patients. For patients incompliant or unwilling to CPAP…