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vol.31-1

Transplanting human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells and hyaluronate hydrogel repairs cartilage of osteoarthritis in the minipig model

Kun‑Chi Wua, Yu‑Hsun Changb, Hwan‑Wun Liuc,d, Dah‑Ching Dingd,e,f*

 

aDepartment of Orthopedics, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation and Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, bDepartment of Pediatrics, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation and Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, cDepartment of Occupational Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation and Tzu Chi  University, Hualien, Taiwan, dInstitute of Medical Sciences, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, eDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation and Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, fDepartment of Research, Stem Cell Laboratory, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan
 

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Human leukocyte antigen‑A*33:03‑B*58:01‑DRB1*15:140, a deduced probable human leukocyte antigen haplotype in association with a human leukocyte antigen low‑incidence allele DRB1*15:140 in Taiwanese individuals: A case analysis

Kuo‑Liang Yanga,b*, Zheng‑Zhong Zhengc

aLaboratory of Immunogenetics, Tzu Chi Cord Blood Bank and Buddhist Tzu Chi Marrow Donor Registry, Buddhist Tzu Chi Stem Cells Centre, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan, bDepartment of Laboratory Medicine and Biotechnology, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, cDepartment of Research, China Shanghai Tissuebank Diagnostics, Shanghai, China
 
 

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Osteocalcin and carotid–femoral pulse wave velocity in patients on peritoneal dialysis

Po‑Jui Chia,†, Yu‑Li Linb,†, Jen-Pi Tasia,c, Chih‑Hsien Wangb,c, Jia‑Sian Houb,d, Chung‑Jen Leee, Bang‑Gee Hsub,c,d*

 

aDivision of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, Taiwan, bDepartment of Nephrology, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan, cSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, dInstitute of Medical Sciences, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, eDepartment of Nursing, Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology, Hualien, Taiwan
 
†Both authors contributed equally to this work.
 
 

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Treatment outcomes for multidrug‑resistant tuberculosis in Eastern Taiwan

Chih‑Bin Lina, Hung‑Chieh Sunb, Chen‑Yuan Chiangc,d, Che‑Wei Wue, Hsu‑Wen Chouf, Tao‑Qian Tangg, Jen‑Jyh Leea*

aDepartment of Internal Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation and Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, bDepartment of Internal Medicine, Mennonite Christian Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan, cInternational Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Paris, France, dDepartment of Internal Medicine, Wan Fang Hospital and School of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, eDepartment of Internal Medicine, Mackay Memorial Hospital Taitung Branch, Taitung, Taiwan, fGraduate Institute of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, gDivision of General Internal Medicine, E-Da Hospital and I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
 

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Prognosticators of hepatocellular carcinoma with intrahepatic vascular invasion

Yuan‑Chen Loa,b,†, Feng‑Chun Hsua,†, Shih‑Kai Hunga,b, Kuo‑Chih Tsengb,c, Yu‑His Hsiehb,c, Moon‑Sing Leea,b, Chih‑Wei Tsengb,c, Hon‑Yi Lina,b, Liang‑Cheng Chena, Wen‑Yen Chioua,b,d*
 
 
aDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, Taiwan, bSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, cDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, Taiwan, dDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
 
†Both authors contributed equally to this work.
 
 

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Medium‑term clinical outcomes of laminoplasty with adjunct short anterior fusion in multilevel cervical myelopathy

Tsung‑Chiao Wua,†, Kuang‑Ting Yeha,b,†, Ru‑Ping Leec, Tzai‑Chiu Yua,b, Ing‑Ho Chena,b, Cheng‑Huan Penga, Kuan‑Lin LiuaJen‑Hung Wangd, Wen‑Tien Wua,b*
 
aDepartment of Orthopedics, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, bSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, cInstitute of Medical Sciences, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, dDepartment of Research, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan
 
†Both authors contributed equally to this work.
 

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Janus kinase 2 V617F mutation in an unrelated peripheral blood stem cell donor

Shang‑Hsien Yanga,b, Hsiang‑Lin Wanc, Ming‑Hui Gud, Tso‑Fu Wangb,e*

aDepartment of Pediatrics, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, bBuddhist Tzu Chi Stem Cells Center, Hualien, Taiwan, cDepartment of Hematology and Oncology, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan, dDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, eDepartment of Hematology and Oncology, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan
 

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A rare case of septic cavernous sinus thrombosis as a complication of sphenoid sinusitis

Ming‑Chun Chena, Yu‑Huai Hob, Pau‑Nyen Chongc, Jui‑Hsia Chena*

aDepartment of Pediatrics, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, bDepartment of Infectious Disease, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, cDepartment of Medical Imaging, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan
 
 

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Dengue fever with chikungunya concurrent infection

Pathum Sookaromdeea*, Viroj Wiwanitkitb,c,d,e

aTWS Medical Center, Bangkok, Thailand, bDepartment of Community Medicine, Dr. D. Y. Patil University, Pune, Maharashtra, India, cDepartment of Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Nis, Nis, Serbia, dDepartment of Tropical Medicine, Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China, eDepartment of Biological Science, Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ilara‑Mokin, Nigeria

 

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