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vol.36-1

A prospective review of the health‑promoting potential of Jing Si Herbal Tea

Tsung‑Jung Hoa,b,c†, Tanvir Ahmedd†, Marthandam Asokan Shibud,e, Yu‑Jung Linb,d, Cheng Yen Shihf,g, Pi‑Yu Linf, Shinn‑Zong Lingg,h, Chien‑Yi Chiangb, Wei‑Wen Kuoi,j, Chih‑Yang Huangd,k,l,m,n*
 
aDepartment of Chinese Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation and Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, bSchool of Post-Baccalaureate Chinese Medicine, College of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, cIntegration Center of Traditional Chinese and Modern Medicine, HualienTzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, dCardiovascular and Mitochondrial Related Disease Research Center, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, eDepartment of Biotechnology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, fBuddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, gBioinnovation Center, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, hDepartment of Neurosurgery, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, iDepartment of Biological Science and Technology, College of Life Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, jPh. D. Program for Biotechnology Industry, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, kGraduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, lDepartment of Biological Science and Technology, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan, mDepartment of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital and China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, nCenter of General Education, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology, Hualien, Taiwan
 
Both authors contributed equally to this work.
 

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Cystoscopic characteristic findings of interstitial cystitis and clinical implications

Wan‑Ru Yua,b, Yuan‑Hong Jiangc, Jia‑Fong Jhangc, Hann‑Chorng Kuoc*

aDepartment of Nursing, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, bInstitute of Medical Sciences, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, cDepartment of Urology, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist TzuChi Medical Foundation and Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan

 

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The influence of uremic toxins on low bone turnover disease in chronic kidney disease

Giou-Teng Yianga,b†, Wen‑Lin Sua,c, Cai‑Mei Zhengd,e,f, Min‑Tser Liaog,h, Tong-Hong Chengi†, Chien-Lin Luj,k*, Kuo‑Cheng Lul

aSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, bDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan, cDivision of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan, dDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, eDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital, New Taipei, Taiwan, fTaipei Medical University‑Research Center of Urology and Kidney, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, gDepartment of Pediatrics, Taoyuan Armed Forces General Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan, hDepartment of Pediatrics, Tri‑Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, iDepartment of Internal Medicine, Taoyuan Armed Forces General Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan, jSchool of Medicine, College of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei, Taiwan, kDivision of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, New Taipei, Taiwan, lDivision of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan
 

These authors contributed equally to this work.

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Current treatment concepts for Achilles tendon rupture

Chen‑Chie Wanga,b, Pei‑Yu Chenc, Kai‑Chiang Yangd, Chung‑Li Wangc*, Ing‑Ho Chenb,e*

aDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan, bDepartment of Orthopedic, School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, cDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital and College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, dSchool of Dental Technology, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, eDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan

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A meta‑analysis of alveolar bone grafting using bone substitutes in cleft lip and palate patients

Indri Lakhsmi Putria*, Pascalis Fabianb, Citrawati Dyah Kencono Wunguc

aDepartment of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine,Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia, bPlastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Unit, Airlangga Universitas Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia, cDepartment of Physiology and Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia
 

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Ellagic acid ameliorates renal fibrogenesis by blocking epithelial‑to‑mesenchymal transition

Po‑Yu Huanga,b,†, Yi‑Hsien Hsiehc,d,†, Yi‑Hsuan Tingc, Chu‑Che Leee, Jen‑Pi Tsaia,b*

aDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, Taiwan, bSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, cInstitute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, dDepartment of Medical Research, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, eDepartment of Medicine Research, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, Taiwan
 
Both authors contributed equally to this work.
 

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Detecting circulating microbial cell‑free DNA by next‑generation sequencing in patients with Mycobacterium avium complex‑lung disease: A pilot study

Yen-Han Tsenga,b,c, Sheng-Wei Pana,b*, Jia-Yih Fenga,b*, Wei-Juin Sud, Chi-Ying F Huangc,e, Yuh-Min Chena,b

aDepartment of Chest Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, bSchool of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, cProgram in Molecular Medicine, School of Life Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, dDivision of Chest Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taipei Branch, Taipei, Taiwan, eInstitute of Biopharmaceutical Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
 

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High‑intensity aerobic exercise training improves exercise capacity, dyspnea, and fatigue in patients with severe asthma using triple inhaler

Lun‑Yu Jaoa,b, Po‑Chun Hsiehc, Yao‑Kuang Wua,b, I‑Shiang Tzengd, Mei‑Chen Yanga,b, Wen‑Lin Sua,b, Chou‑Chin Lana,b*

aDivision of Pulmonary Medicine, 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 Chinese Medicine, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan, dDepartment of Research, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan
 

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Factors affecting vancomycin‑resistant Enterococcus faecium colonization of in‑hospital patients in different wards

Yun‑Cheng Wanga, Lih‑Shinn Wangb, Tsung‑Cheng Hsiehc, Hui‑Chun Chungd,e*

aDepartment of Infection Prevention and Control, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, bDepartment of Internal Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation and Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, cInstitute of Medical Sciences, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, dDepartment of Nursing, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, eDepartment of Nursing, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan

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Effect of hypoalbuminemia on mortality in cirrhotic patients with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis

Tsung‑Hsing Hunga,b, Ping‑Hung Koa, Chih‑Ying Wangc, Chih‑Chun Tsaid, Hsing‑Feng Leea,b*

aDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, DalinTzu 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, dDepartment of Mathematics, Tamkang University, New Taipei, Taiwan
 

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