43 results for "Li-Yu Hu"

Carnosic acid alleviates brain injury through NF-κB-regulated inflammation and Caspase-3-associated apoptosis in high fat-induced mouse models

Liu, Yong; Zhang, Yan; Hu, Ming et al.

Mol Med Rep · 2019 · English · PubMed Central

High fat diet (HFD) is a risk factor for various diseases in humans and animals. Metabolic disease-induced brain injury is becoming an increasingly popular research topic. Carnosic acid (CA) is a phenolic diterpene synthesized by plants belonging to the Lamiaceae family, which exhibits multiple…

An analysis of Chinese nursing electronic medical records to predict violence in psychiatric inpatients using text mining and machine learning techniques

Ya-Han Hu; Jeng-Hsiu Hung; Li-Yu Hu et al.

PLOS ONE, Vol. 18 No. 6 · 2023 · English · PLOS Scopus

Background: The prevalence of violence in acute psychiatric wards is a critical concern. According to a meta-analysis investigating violence in psychiatric inpatient units, researchers estimated that approximately 17% of inpatients commit one or more acts of violence during their stay. Inpatient…

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Rechallenge with Amisulpride in a Patient with Schizophrenia following a Manic Episode during Previous Therapy

Li-Yu Hu; Chen-Jee Hong; Shih-Jen Tsai et al.

Case Reports in Psychiatry, Vol. 2022 · 2022 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Amisulpride is an atypical antipsychotic. It is also effective in treating depression. The potential antidepressant effect raises the concern that amisulpride can induce mania. However, reports of amisulpride-induced mania have been rare. Here, we present the case of a Taiwanese woman with a…

Risk of hip fractures in patients with depressive disorders: A nationwide, population-based, retrospective, cohort study

Chih-Chuan Pan; Li-Yu Hu; Ti Lu et al.

PLOS ONE, Vol. 13 No. 4 · 2018 · English · PLOS Scopus

Background: Some studies have suggested that depressive disorders may play a vital role in the incidence of hip fractures. However, nationwide data are lacking regarding the association between depressive disorders and hip fractures. Objective: We aimed to explore the association between depressive…

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Should clinicians pay more attention to the potential underdiagnosis of osteoporosis in patients with ankylosing spondylitis? A national population-based study in Taiwan

Li-Yu Hu; Ti Lu; Pan-Ming Chen et al.

PLOS ONE, Vol. 14 No. 2 · 2019 · English · PLOS Scopus

Objectives: There are limited studies describing the association between ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and osteoporosis. We conducted a nationwide retrospective cohort study to investigate this epidemiologic evidence. Methods: Data were obtained from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research…

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Risk of Developing Depressive Disorders following Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Nationwide Population-Based Study

Shu-Li Wang; Cheng-Ho Chang; Li-Yu Hu et al.

PLoS ONE, Vol. 9 No. 9 · 2014 · English · PLOS Scopus

Background & Aims: To evaluate the risk of depressive disorders among rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by using the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD). Methods: We conducted a retrospective study of a matched cohort of 18 285 participants (3 657 RA patients and 14 628 control…

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Demoralization level fluctuated at various time frame of radiotherapy for patients with different cancers: a longitudinal observational study

Pei-Ling Tang; Huey-Shyan Lin; Hsiu-Hung Wang et al.

BMC Palliative Care, Vol. 21 No. 1 · 2022 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Abstract Background Demoralization is a psychological response that is frequently observed in patients with cancer or advanced diseases. It is affected by national characteristics, culture, disease characteristics and general conditions of the patient such as individual cultural features, nature of…

Irritable Brain Caused by Irritable Bowel? A Nationwide Analysis for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Risk of Bipolar Disorder

Chia-Jen Liu; Li-Yu Hu; Chiu-Mei Yeh et al.

PLOS ONE, Vol. 10 No. 3 · 2015 · English · PLOS Scopus

Objective: We explored the association between IBS and the development of bipolar disorder, and the risk factors for bipolar disorders in patients with IBS. Methods: We identified patients who were newly diagnosed with IBS between 2000 and 2010 in the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research…

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Exploring the experiences and psychosocial stresses of Taiwanese patients with pulmonary hypertension: a qualitative interview study

Yung-Chih Chiang; Li-Yu Hu; Jeremy Couper et al.

Pulmonary Circulation, Vol. 8 · 2018 · English · DOAJ Scopus

About half of all patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) experience psychological and emotional disturbances that affect their quality of life (QOL). There is a lack of studies exploring how psychiatric professionals can provide specific and effective mental health treatment to patients with PH…

Risk of Psychiatric Disorders following Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study

Jeng-Hsiu Hung; Li-Yu Hu; Shih-Jen Tsai et al.

PLoS ONE, Vol. 9 No. 5 · 2014 · English · PLOS Scopus

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders among women of reproductive age. A higher prevalence of psychiatric comorbidities, including depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and bipolar disorder has been proved in patients with PCOS. However, a clear…

Risk of Depressive Disorders Following Myasthenia Gravis: A Nationwide Population-Based Retrospective Cohort Study

Hsuan-Te Chu; Chih-Chieh Tseng; Chih-Sung Liang et al.

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Vol. 10 · 2019 · English · DOAJ Scopus

The chronic autoimmune disease myasthenia gravis (MG) is characterized by fluctuating muscle weakness, which can lead to a large amount of stress in the patient. The current investigation plans to assess the risk of depressive disorders in MG patients. A retrospective cohort study of patients…

Risk of Parkinson’s disease following gout: a population-based retrospective cohort study in Taiwan

Li-Yu Hu; Albert C. Yang; Shyh-Chyang Lee et al.

BMC Neurology, Vol. 20 No. 1 · 2020 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Abstract Background The progressive neurodegenerative disorder Parkinson disease (PD) is well-established as the second most common neurodegenerative disease. Associations between the sequential risk of PD and gout have been addressed in other studies, but findings have been inconclusive…

Do racial differences exist in the association between pregnancy-induced hypertension and breast cancer risk?

Li-Te Lin; Li-Yu Hu; Pei-Ling Tang et al.

Hypertension in Pregnancy, Vol. 36 No. 2 · 2017 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Background: Previous studies investigating the relationship between pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) and breast cancer risk have yielded inconsistent results. Unlike numerous Western studies, studies have reported that PIH may be a risk factor for breast cancer in Western Asian women. To…

Rheumatoid Arthritis and the Risk of Bipolar Disorder: A Nationwide Population-Based Study

Chih-Chao Hsu; San-Chi Chen; Chia-Jen Liu et al.

PLoS ONE, Vol. 9 No. 9 · 2014 · English · PLOS Scopus

Background: Studies have suggested that chronic inflammation plays an essential role in the pathophysiology of both rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and bipolar disorder. The most common clinical features associated with RA are anxiety and depression. The risk of bipolar disorder among patients with RA…

Risk of Cancer in Patients with Iron Deficiency Anemia: A Nationwide Population-Based Study

Ning Hung; Cheng-Che Shen; Yu-Wen Hu et al.

PLOS ONE, Vol. 10 No. 3 · 2015 · English · PLOS Scopus

Objective: This study evaluated the risk of cancer among patients with iron deficiency anemia (IDA) by using a nationwide population-based data set. Method: Patients newly diagnosed with IDA and without antecedent cancer between 2000 and 2010 were recruited from the Taiwan National Health Insurance…