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vol.31-3

Therapeutic potential of intravesical injections of platelet‑rich plasma in the treatment of lower urinary tract disorders due to regenerative deficiency

Qian‑Sheng Kea, Jia‑Fong Jhanga, Teng‑Yi Linb, Han‑Chen Hoc, Yuan‑Hong Jianga, Yuan‑Hsiang Hsud, Hann‑Chorng Kuoa*

 

aDepartment of Urology, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital and Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, bDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital and Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, cDepartment of Anatomy, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, dDepartment of Pathology, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital and Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
 
 

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Phenotypic profile of pulmonary aspergillosis and associated cellular immunity among people living with human immunodeficiency virus in Maiduguri, Nigeria

Idris Abdullahi Nasira,b*, Halima Ali Shuwac, Anthony Uchenna Emeribed, Hafeez Aderinsayo Adekolab, Amos Danganaa

aDepartment of Medical Laboratory Services, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria, bDepartment of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, cDepartment of Immunology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, dDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria

 

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Comparison of intramuscular methylergometrine, rectal misoprostol, and low-dose intravenous oxytocin in active management of the third stage of labor

Ruchi Jaina*, Sudesh Agrawala, Kamala Vermaa, Aastha Jainb, Mayank Baidc

aDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, S. P. Medical College, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India, bDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kota Medical College, Kota, Rajasthan, India, cDepartment of Urology, S. P. Medical College, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
 
 

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Optimal imaging time for Tc‑99m phytate lymphoscintigraphy for sentinel lymph node mapping in patients with breast cancer

Ching‑Chun Hoa, Yu‑Hung Chenb*, Shu‑Hsin Liub,c, Hwa‑Tsung Chena, Ming‑Che Leea

aDepartment of Surgery, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital and Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, bDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital and Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, cDepartment of Health Administration, Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology, Hualien, Taiwan
 

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The role of tea and coffee in the development of gastroesophageal reflux disease

Tao‑Yang Weia,b,†, Pang‑Hsin Hsuehb,c,†, Shu‑Hui Wend, Chien‑Lin Chenb,e, Chia‑Chi Wanga,b*

 

aDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan, bSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, cDepartment of Family Medicine, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan, dDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, eDepartment of Internal Medicine, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan

 

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Ischemic stroke following neck dissection in the elderly

Chuan‑Yi Kuoa†, Yi‑Ting Chenb†, Cheuk‑Kwan Sunc, Kuo‑Chuan Hungd*

 

aDepartment of Anesthesiology, E‑Da Hospital and I‑Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, bDepartment of Anesthesiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan, cDepartment of Emergency Medicine, E‑Da Hospital and I‑Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, dDepartment of Anesthesiology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
 
†Both authors contributed equally to this work.
 

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Utilization of a central venous catheter insertion care bundle in Taiwan: A cross‑sectional analysis of the National Health Insurance Research Database

Hui‑Chun Chunga, Lih‑Shinn Wangb*, Jung‑Lun Wuc, Tsung‑Cheng Hsiehc

aDepartment of Nursing, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital and Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, bDivision of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital and Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, cInstitute of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
 

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An objective structured teaching exercise for faculty training and assessment of teaching ability in interprofessional collaborative practice and education

Hsiu‑Chen Yeha,b, Sin‑Yi Huangc, Tsung‑Ying Chenb,d, Ming‑Chen Hsiehb,d*

aDepartment of Nursing, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan, bDepartment of Medical Education, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan, cDepartment of Pharmacy, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan, dSchool of Medicine, College of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
 

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