Tzu Chi Medical Journal

vol.35-4

Roles of gut microbes in metabolic‑associated fatty liver disease

Chun‑Yao Chen^a*, Han‑Chen Ho^b

^aDepartment of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, ^bDepartment of Anatomy, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan

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Current insights into the interplay between gut microbiota‑derived metabolites and metabolic‑associated fatty liver disease

Rachmad Anres Dongoran^a,b,c, Fang‑Cen Tu^d, Chin‑Hung Liu^d,e,f*

^aIndonesian Food and Drug Authority, Jakarta, Indonesia, ^bCenter for Chinese Studies, National Central Library, Taipei, Taiwan, ^cProgram in Asia Pacific Regional Studies, Department of Taiwan and Regional Studies, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien, Taiwan, ^dProgram in Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, ^eDepartment of Pharmacology, School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, ^fGraduate Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan

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Application of transcranial brain stimulation in dementia

Yuncin Luo^a, Feng‑Yi Yang^b, Raymond Y. Lo^a*

^aDepartment of Neurology, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation and Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, ^bDepartment of Biomedical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan

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Update in diagnosis and management of irritable bowel syndrome

Tsung-Hsing Hung^a,b, Chih-Ying Wang^c, Hsing-Feng Lee^a,b*

^aDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, Taiwan, ^bSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, ^cDepartment of Medical Research, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, Taiwan

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Treating overactive bladder symptoms after transurethral prostatic surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia – Which medication to choose?

Cheng‑Ling Lee, Hann‑Chorng Kuo*

Department of Urology, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation and Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan

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Retrograde ureteral catheterization under local anesthesia for emergency drainage in patients with infection and hydronephrosis secondary to ureteral calculi: Experience from a tertiary care hospital

Chun‑Kai Hsu^a,b, Wan‑Ling Young^a, Shu‑Yu Wu^a,b*

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

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Diagnosis and treatment of female alopecia: Focusing on the iron deficiency‑related alopecia

Chia‑Shuen Lin^a, Li‑Yi Chan^a, Jen‑Hung Wang^b, Chung‑Hsing Chang^a,c,d*

^aSkin Institute, Department of Dermatology, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, ^bDepartment of Medical Research, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, ^cDoctoral Degree Program in Translational Medicine, Tzu Chi University and Academia Sinica, College of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, ^dInstitute of Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan

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Efficacy and safety of the serratus anterior block compared to thoracic epidural analgesia in surgery: Systematic review and meta‑analysis

Lusianawati^a, Christian Julio Suhardi^a, Christrijogo Sumartono^a, Citrawati Dyah Kencono Wungu^b*

^aDepartment of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Faculty of Medicine, Airlangga University/Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia, ^bDepartment of Physiology and Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia

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Intrabony defect management with a bone graft (hydroxyapatite and β‑tricalcium phosphate) alone and in combination with a diode laser: A randomized control trial

K. C. Vinaya^a, Vaibhav Awinashe^b, Dipak Baliram Patil^c, Prashant Babaji^d*, Nazargi Mahabob^e, Kaushik Shetty B^f, Anuj Singh Parihar^g

^aDepartment of Prosthodontics, Sharavathi Dental College, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India, ^bDepartment of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry in Ar Rass, Qassim University, Buraydah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ^cDepartment of Dentistry, BKL Walawalkar Rural Medical College and Hospital, Chiplun, Maharashtra, India, ^dDepartment of Pediatric Dentistry, Sharavathi Dental College, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India, ^eDepartment of Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Faisal University, Al Hofuf, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ^fDepartment of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, NITTE (Deemed to be University), AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS), Mangalore, Karnataka, India, ^gDepartment of Periodontics, People’s Dental Academy, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

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Humoral immune response to an mRNA‑1273 booster after chAdOx1‑nCoV‑19‑priming among patients undergoing hemodialysis

Bo‑Yu Cheng^a, Ting‑Yun Lin^a,b*, Szu‑Chun Hung^a,b

^aSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, ^bDivision of Nephrology, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan

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Serum adiponectin level is positively associated with vascular reactivity index by digital thermal monitoring in patients with coronary artery disease

Chien‑Hao Hsiao^a, Bang‑Gee Hsu^b,c*, Chia‑Wen Lub, Ji‑Hung Wang^a,c*

^aDivision of Cardiology, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, ^bDivision of Nephrology, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, ^cSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan

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Association between inhaled corticosteroid use and risk of hyperglycemia in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review and meta‑analysis

Fathur Nur Kholis^a, Kevin Gracia Pratam^ab*, Jessica Novia Hadiyanto^c

^aDivison of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Kariadi General Hospital, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, ^bFatima General Hospital, Ketapang Regency, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, ^cDepartment of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Kariadi General Hospital, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia

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vol.35-4

Roles of gut microbes in metabolic‑associated fatty liver disease

Current insights into the interplay between gut microbiota‑derived metabolites and metabolic‑associated fatty liver disease

Application of transcranial brain stimulation in dementia

Update in diagnosis and management of irritable bowel syndrome

Treating overactive bladder symptoms after transurethral prostatic surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia – Which medication to choose?

Retrograde ureteral catheterization under local anesthesia for emergency drainage in patients with infection and hydronephrosis secondary to ureteral calculi: Experience from a tertiary care hospital

Diagnosis and treatment of female alopecia: Focusing on the iron deficiency‑related alopecia

Efficacy and safety of the serratus anterior block compared to thoracic epidural analgesia in surgery: Systematic review and meta‑analysis

Intrabony defect management with a bone graft (hydroxyapatite and β‑tricalcium phosphate) alone and in combination with a diode laser: A randomized control trial

Humoral immune response to an mRNA‑1273 booster after chAdOx1‑nCoV‑19‑priming among patients undergoing hemodialysis

Serum adiponectin level is positively associated with vascular reactivity index by digital thermal monitoring in patients with coronary artery disease

Association between inhaled corticosteroid use and risk of hyperglycemia in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review and meta‑analysis

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