Tzu Chi Medical Journal

vol.31-2

Molecular basis for the association between depression and circadian rhythm

Peeraporn Varinthra, Ingrid Y. Liu*

Institute of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan

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Improving the assessment of medication adherence: Challenges and considerations with a focus on low‑resource settings

Saurav Basu*, Suneela Garg, Nandini Sharma, M. Meghachandra Singh

Department of Community Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India

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Antinociceptive and anti‑inflammatory effects of the citrus flavanone naringenin

Ting‑Wen Chung^a, Shiming Li^b, Chi‑Chien Lin^c, Sen‑Wei Tsai^d,e*

^aDepartment of Medical Sciences, Institute of Bioinformatics and Structural Biology, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, ^bHubei Collaborative Innovation Center for the Characteristic Resources Exploitation of Dabie Mountains, Hubei Key Laboratory of Economic Forest Germplasm Improvement and Resources Comprehensive Utilization, College of Life Science, Huanggang Normal University, Huanggang, China, ^cInstitute of Biomedical Science, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan, ^dDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Taichung, Taiwan, ^eSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan

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HLA‑A29:01‑B07:05‑C15:29DRB110:01‑DQB105:01, a deduced probable human leukocyte antigen haplotype in association with a human leukocyte antigen‑C low‑incidence allele C*15:29 in Taiwanese individuals

Kuo‑Liang Yang^a,b*, Zheng‑Zhong Zheng^c

^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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Bertolotti’s syndrome in low‑backache population: Classification and imaging findings

Reddy Ravikanth^a*, Pooja Majumdar^b

^aDepartment of Radiology, St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, ^bDepartment of Medicine, INHS Sanjeevani, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

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Treatment of moderate‑to‑severe otosclerosis with simultaneous piston surgery and incus vibroplasty

Chan‑Jung Chang^a, Yu‑Hsuan Wen^a,b, Chuan‑Hung Sun^a, Millo Achille Beltrame^c, Hung‑Pin Wu^b,d*

^aDepartment of Otolaryngology, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, ^bSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, ^cDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Central Clinic, Rovereto, Trento, Italy, ^dDepartment of Otolaryngology, Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Taichung, Taiwan

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The serum sclerostin level is positively associated with the aortic augmentation index in patients on peritoneal dialysis

Lin Lin^a†, Yu‑Hsien Lai^b†, Liang‑Te Chiu^a, Jen‑Pi Tsai^c,d, Chih‑Hsien Wang^b, Bang‑Gee Hsu^b,d*

^aDepartment of Internal Medicine, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan, ^bDivision of Nephrology, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan, ^cDivision of Nephrology, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, Taiwan, ^dSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan

^†Both authors contributed equally to this work.

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Quality of life in patients with Parkinson’s disease after subthalamic stimulation: An observational cohort study for outcome prediction

Jiin‑Ling Jianga, Shin‑Yuan Chenb,c, Sheng‑Tzung Tsaib,c*

^aDepartment of Nursing, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, ^bDepartment of Neurosurgery, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan, ^cSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan

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Is prone sleeping dangerous for neonates? Polysomnographic characteristics and NDN gene analysis

Shi‑Bing Wong^a,b, Lu‑Lu Zhao^a,b, Shu‑Hua Chuang^a, Wen‑Hsin Tsai^a,b, Chun‑Hsien Yu^a,b, Li‑Ping Tsai^a,b*

^aDepartment of Pediatrics, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan, ^bSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan

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Evaluation of mandibular anterior nutrient canals in hypertensive and diabetes mellitus patients: A comparative radiographic study

Sukhleen Kaur, Pradhuman Verma*, Anjali Saigal

Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Surendera Dental College and Research Institute, Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, India

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A rare case of cefepime‑induced cholestatic liver injury

Pei‑Fei Liao^a, Yao‑Kuang Wu^b,c, Kuo‑Liang Huang^b, Hsin‑Yi Chen^b*

^aDepartment of Pharmacy, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan, ^bDivision of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan, ^cSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan

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Anaplastic sarcoma of the kidney: Case report and literature review

Chien‑Chin Chen^a,b, Kai‑Sheng Liao^a,c*

^aDepartment of Pathology, Ditmanson Medical Foundation, Chiayi Christian Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan, ^bDepartment of Cosmetic Science, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan, Taiwan, ^cDepartment of Nursing, Chung‑Jen College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Management, Chiayi, Taiwan

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High‑grade fetal adenocarcinoma of the lung

Chiu‑Hsuan Cheng*

Department of Pathology, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, Taiwan

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vol.31-2

Molecular basis for the association between depression and circadian rhythm

Improving the assessment of medication adherence: Challenges and considerations with a focus on low‑resource settings

Antinociceptive and anti‑inflammatory effects of the citrus flavanone naringenin

HLA‑A29:01‑B07:05‑C15:29DRB110:01‑DQB105:01, a deduced probable human leukocyte antigen haplotype in association with a human leukocyte antigen‑C low‑incidence allele C*15:29 in Taiwanese individuals

Bertolotti’s syndrome in low‑backache population: Classification and imaging findings

Treatment of moderate‑to‑severe otosclerosis with simultaneous piston surgery and incus vibroplasty

The serum sclerostin level is positively associated with the aortic augmentation index in patients on peritoneal dialysis

Quality of life in patients with Parkinson’s disease after subthalamic stimulation: An observational cohort study for outcome prediction

Is prone sleeping dangerous for neonates? Polysomnographic characteristics and NDN gene analysis

Evaluation of mandibular anterior nutrient canals in hypertensive and diabetes mellitus patients: A comparative radiographic study

A rare case of cefepime‑induced cholestatic liver injury

Anaplastic sarcoma of the kidney: Case report and literature review

High‑grade fetal adenocarcinoma of the lung

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