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vol.29-2

Using high‑resolution human leukocyte antigen typing of 11,423 randomized unrelated individuals to determine allelic varieties, deduce probable human leukocyte antigen haplotypes, and observe linkage disequilibria between human leukocyte antigen‑B and‑C a

Kuo‑Liang Yanga,b*, Hsee‑Bin Chena

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, Buddhist Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan

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Vascular burden and brain aging in a senior volunteer cohort: A pilot study

Raymond Y. Loa*, Yen‑Chieh Lob, Shu‑Cin Chena, Yu‑Ying Lia, Ya‑Ling Yangc, Yu‑Ling Changd,e, Huei‑Chuan Sungf, Tina H. T. Chiug, Joshua O. S. Gohd,e,h

 

aMemory and Aging Center, Department of Neurology, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital and Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, bDepartment of Journalism, Chinese Culture University, Taipei, Taiwan, cSociety for Comprehensive Medicine, Hualien, Taiwan, dDepartment of Psychology, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, eNeurobiology and Cognitive Science Center, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, fDepartment of Nursing, Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology, Hualien, Taiwan, gTzu Chi Medical Mission, Hualien, Taiwan, hGraduate Institute of Brain and Mind Sciences, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan

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Prevalence, risk factors, and antimalarial resistance patterns of falciparum plasmodiasis among pregnant women in Kaduna metropolis, Nigeria

Maryam Muhammad Aliyua, Idris Abdullahi Nasirb*, Yahaya Abdullahi Umara, Anthony Philip Vanstawaa, Jessy Thomas Meduguc, Anthony Uchenna Emeribed, Dele Ohinoyi Amadue

aDepartment of Biological Science, National Defense Academy, Kaduna State, Nigeria, bDepartment of Medical Laboratory Services, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria, cDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria, dDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria, eDepartment of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria

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An anatomical study of the proximal aspect of the medial femoral condyle to define the proximal‑distal condylar length

Chia‑Ming Changa, Wen‑Tien Wua,b, Kuan‑Lin Liua,b, Kuang‑Ting Yeha,b, Cheng‑Huan Penga,b, Ing‑Ho Chena,b*

aDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, bSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan

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Leptin is an independent marker of metabolic syndrome in elderly adults with type 2 diabetes

Pei‑Wei Tsenga,†, Du‑An Wua,b,†, Jia‑Sian Houc, Bang‑Gee Hsua,d*

aSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, bDivision of Metabolism and Endocrinology, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan, cDepartment of Nursing, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan, dDivision of Nephrology, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan

Both authors contributed equally to this work.

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Primary lymphoepithelioma‑like carcinoma of the urinary bladder

Chien‑Chin Chena,b, Tzu‑Wen Lohc*

aDepartment of Pathology, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia‑Yi Christian Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan, bDepartment of Cosmetic Science, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan, Taiwan, cSurgical Intensive Care Unit, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia‑Yi Christian Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan

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Incarcerated Amyand’s hernia

Ching‑Chung Chianga, Pang‑Hsu Liub,†, Chih‑Pin Choub,†, Chung‑Hsien Liub, Ming‑Jen Tsaib,c*

aDepartment of General Surgery, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia‑Yi Christian Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan, bDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia‑Yi Christian Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan, cDepartment of Sports Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan, Taiwan

Both authors contributed equally to this work.

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