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Tzu Chi Medical Journal
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ISSN 1016-3190 · Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications · 603 artikel di indeks
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Vaginal septum in women: A review of diagnosis, management, and obstetric outcomes
Congenital anomalies of the female genital tract, such as vaginal septa, arise from disruptions in Müllerian ducts and urogenital sinus development. Vaginal septa, including longitudinal and transverse types, are rare and often remain undiagnosed due to asymptomatic presentation. However, they can…
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Stress, inflammation, and resilience among patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma undergoing multimodal therapy: Current knowledge and future directions
Oral squamous cell carcinoma represents a significant public health challenge in Asia, where multimodal therapies, while extending survival, impose substantial biologic and psychosocial stress. Sustained activation of the sympathetic–adrenal–medullary axis and dysregulation of the…
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Predictors of functional ability in autism spectrum disorder: A scoping review
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of diverse neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by deficits in social communication and interaction, as well as confined and repetitive patterns of behaviors, interests, or activities. Currently, there are no standardized techniques for predicting…
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Benefits of bladder point-of-care ultrasound for acute ischemic stroke and application of AGN3 criteria
Objectives: We investigated the benefits of bladder point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) during acute ischemic stroke (AIS) by applying AGN3 criteria. Materials and Methods: Three groups of inpatients with AIS were retrospectively enrolled. Group A (between January 2011 and March 2014) comprised 1104…
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Development of an enhanced sensitivity method for lateral flow immunoassays: An overview of strategies
Lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) is a widely recognized point-of-care diagnostic platform for detecting various analytes. It must meet the criteria of REASSURED, but poor sensitivity and lack of precision in test results remain the main bottlenecks of LFIA. Therefore, signal enhancement methods…
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Prognostic factors for the recurrence, progression, and multiple recurrences of non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer in Eastern Taiwan
Objectives: This study aimed to identify the prognostic factors that influence the recurrence, progression, and multiple recurrences of non-muscle-invasive bladder cancerr (NMIBC) based on data from the Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Taiwan. Materials and Methods: A retrospective cohort study enrolled…
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Modifiable gaps in preventive medication use and exercise among patients with chronic migraine: A descriptive study from Eastern Taiwan
Objectives: This study investigated the clinical characteristics, lifestyle, and psychological factors of patients with chronic migraine in Eastern Taiwan, a region with limited healthcare accessibility and a distinct demographic profile. Preventive medication use and exercise participation were…
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Judkins left catheter size selection during right trans-radial coronary angiography using preprocedural coronary computed tomography angiography
Objectives: Proper catheter selection during right trans-radial coronary angiography reduces procedure duration, costs, and vascular complications. The correlation between aorta morphological parameters assessed through computed tomography (CT) and requirement for larger catheter size was…
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Integrating quality certification to optimize traumatic brain injury care: A retrospective study
Objectives: This study assesses the clinical and operational impact of implementing a quality certification program on the care of traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients at a medical center. By evaluating key performance metrics before and after program implementation, this study aims to determine…
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Enhancing self-care implementation and reducing marker detachment rates in cancer radiotherapy patients through diverse nursing care strategies
Objectives: During radiation therapy, clear and stable body-surface markers are essential for accurate patient positioning. Peer benchmarking across four Taiwanese tertiary centers (January 2023–Mar 2024) revealed marker detachment rates of 0.8%–10.7%, whereas our in-house audit documented 15%…
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Ovulatory follicular fluid promotes the clonogenicity and invasion of ectopic and eutopic endometrial cells
Objectives: Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent disorder characterized by the ectopic growth of endometrial-like tissue. Despite its significant impact on fertility and quality of life, the pathogenesis of endometriosis remains poorly understood. This study investigates the potential…
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Targeting large middle molecules: Clinical implications of expanded hemodialysis in hemodialysis care
End-stage kidney disease (ESKD) presents a major clinical burden, with maintenance hemodialysis (HD) patients facing high cardiovascular mortality and impaired quality of life (QoL). Despite advances from low-flux to high-flux HD and the introduction of hemodiafiltration (HDF), clearance of large…
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Long noncoding RNA LOC441461 drives cancer growth and is associated with poor clinical outcomes
Objectives: The role of LOC441461, a long noncoding RNA, differs in different cancer types, and its role in lung cancer remains unclear. Materials and Methods: We investigated the clinical significance of LOC441461 expression in lung cancer using bioinformatics analyses. To explore the biological…
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Cell culture platform fabrication methods and applications
Cell culture technologies are fundamental tool in biological research. Traditional two-dimensional (2D) cell culture methods, despite their widespread use and simplicity, fail to accurately replicate the physiological conditions of native tissues, leading to altered cellular behavior. Recent…
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Microglial activation and lysosomal dysfunction in hemorrhagic stroke
Hemorrhagic stroke, mainly caused by intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), is a severe neurological condition with high mortality and lasting disability. ICH involves bleeding into the brain parenchyma, hematoma formation, and subsequent edema and tissue damage, triggering inflammatory and degenerative…
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The affective impact of mixed reality on medical students’ learning outcomes in clinical skills: A preliminary study
Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between affective responses to mixed reality (MR)-assisted learning and clinical skill performance among medical students in a preclinical training setting. Materials and Methods: A preliminary study was conducted among 33 fourth-year…
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Serum malondialdehyde-modified low-density lipoprotein level is a risk factor for peripheral artery disease in patients with stage 3 to 5 chronic kidney disease
Objectives: Serum malondialdehyde-modified low-density lipoprotein (MDA-LDL) is a biomarker of oxidative burden and lipid peroxidation that contributes to the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. In patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), both traditional and nontraditional…
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Designing intranasal formulations for Alzheimer’s disease: A material-based perspective
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) remains a major global health challenge, as currently available therapies have a limited impact on disease progression and rely largely on systemic administration. Effective treatment is further hindered by the blood–brain barrier, which restricts brain exposure for most…
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Chloride-dependent mechanisms contribute to urinary bladder smooth muscle contractility: Pharmacological and molecular evidence from rat bladder tissue
Objectives: To investigate the functional role of chloride-dependent signaling pathways in urinary bladder smooth muscle (SM) contractility and to evaluate the expression of ClC-3 and CLCA4 in rat bladder tissue. Materials and Methods: Expression of ClC-3 and CLCA4 in rat bladder tissue was…