Tzu Chi Medical Journal

vol.36-2

The role of the GABAergic system on insomnia

Peeraporn Varinthra^a, Shameemun Naseer Mohamed Nizarul Anwar^b, Shu‑Ching Shihc, Ingrid Y. Liua*

^aInstitute of Medical Sciences, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, ^bDepartment of Biotechnology, School of Bioengineering, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, India, ^cDepartment of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan

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Urine biomarker could be a useful tool for differential diagnosis of a lower urinary tract dysfunction

Wan‑Ru Yu^a,b, Yuan‑Hong Jiang^c, Jia‑Fong Jhang^c, Hann‑Chorng Kuo^c*

^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 Tzu Chi Medical Foundation and Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan

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Esophageal motor abnormalities in gastroesophageal reflux disorders

Wei‑Yi Lei^a, Chih‑Hsun Yi^a, Tso‑Tsai Liu^a, Jui‑Sheng Hung^a, Ming‑Wun Wong^a, Chien‑Lin Chen^a,b*

^aDepartment of Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation and Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, ^bInstitute of Medical Sciences, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan

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Recent advancements in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in Taiwan

Chi‑Cheng Li^a,b,c, Xavier Cheng‑Hong Tsai^d,e,f, Wei‑Han Huang^a,b,g, Tso‑Fu Wang^a,c*

^aDepartment of Hematology and Oncology, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, ^bCenter of Stem Cell and Precision Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, ^cSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, ^dDivision of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ^eGenome and Systems Biology Degree Program, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, ^fDepartment of Hematological Oncology, National Taiwan University Cancer Center, Taipei, Taiwan, ^gDepartment of Clinical Pathology, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan

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Neuromodulation techniques in poststroke motor impairment recovery: Efficacy, challenges, and future directions

Xiang-Ling Huang^a,b,c, Ming-Yung Wu^a, Ciou-Chan Wu^a,c, Lian-Cing Yan^a, Mei-Huei He^a, Yu-Chen Chen^a,d, Sheng-Tzung Tsai^a,c*

^aDepartment of Neurosurgery, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, ^bDepartment of Nursing, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, ^cSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, ^dDepartment of Medical Informatics, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan

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Traditional Chinese medicine treatment for benign thyroid nodules: Literature review

Chun‑Yao Cheng^a*, Ching‑Yuan Chen^b, Jian‑Jung Chen^a, Chia‑Ying Chuang^a

^aDepartment of Chinese Medicine, Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Taichung, Taiwan, ^bDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Taichung, Taiwan

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Protective effects of Jing‑Si‑herbal‑tea in inflammatory cytokines‑induced cell injury on normal human lung fibroblast via multiomic platform analysis

Chien‑Hao Wang^a, Jai‑Sing Yang^b, Chao‑Jung Chen^c,d, San‑Hua Su^a, Hsin‑Yuan Yu^a, Yu‑Ning Juan^b, Yu‑Jen Chiu^e,f,g*, Tsung‑Jung Ho^h,i*

^aDepartment of Chinese Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, ^bDepartment of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, ^cGraduate Institute of Integrated Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, ^dDepartment of Medical Research, Proteomics Core Laboratory, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, ^eDivision of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ^fDepartment of Surgery, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ^gInstitute of Clinical Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ^hIntegration Center of Traditional Chinese and Modern Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, ⁱSchool of Post‑Baccalaureate Chinese Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan

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Association of HLA‑C*07:359 with HLA‑A, ‑B, and ‑DRB1 alleles in Taiwanese

Kuo‑Liang Yang^a,b*, Py‑Yu Lin^a

^aLaboratory of Immunogenetics, Tzu Chi Cord Blood Bank, and Buddhist Tzu Chi Bone Marrow Donor Registry, Buddhist Tzu Chi Stem Cells Centre, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, ^bDepartment of Laboratory Medicine and Biotechnology, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan

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Effectiveness of Vitamin D supplementation in combination with calcium on risk of maternal and neonatal outcomes: A quasi‑experimental clinical trial

Deldar Morad Abdulah^a*, Jinan Nori Hasan^b, Sheelan Bapir Hasan^c

^aDepartment of Community and Maternity Health Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Duhok, Kurdistan, Duhok, Iraq, ^bPublic Health Department, College of Health and Medical Technology/Shekhan, Duhok Polytechnic University, Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, ^cDuhok Maternity Hospital, Duhok General Directorate of Health, Kurdistan, Iraq

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Exercise training influence on cognitive capacity and mental health within chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – A pilot study

Cheng‑Siao Hong^a, Yu-Chih Shen^b,c, En‑Ting Chang^c,d*, Hui‑Chuan Hou^d, Yi‑Jen Chen^d

^aDepartment of Human Development and Psychology, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, ^bDepartment of Psychiatry, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, ^cSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, ^dDepartment of Chest Medicine, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan

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An Apriori algorithm‑based association rule analysis to identify acupoint combinations for treating uremic pruritus

Ping‑Hsun Lu^a,b, Chien‑Cheng Lai^c, Ling‑Ya Chiu^d,e, I‑Hsin Lin^b, Chih‑Chin Iou^a, Po‑Hsuan Lu^d,f*

^aDepartment of Chinese Medicine, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan, ^bSchool of Post‑Baccalaureate Chinese Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan,^cDepartment of Medical Education, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ^dDepartment of Medicine, MacKay Medical College, New Taipei, Taiwan, ^eDepartment of Medical Research, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ^fDepartment of Dermatology, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan

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Autologous fat grafting and adipose‑derived stem cells therapy for acute burns and burn‑related scar: A systematic review

Fanny Evasari Lesmanawati*, Carolus Aldo Windura, Iswinarno Doso Saputro, Lynda Hariani

Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Airlangga, Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia

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Exercise under hypoxia on glucose tolerance in type 2 diabetes mellitus risk individuals: A systematic review and meta‑analysis

Hafizah Sururul Nur Rakhmawati^a, Citrawati Dyah Kencono Wungu^b*, Bambang Purwanto^c, Andre Andarianto^a

^aSport Health Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, ^bDivision of Biochemistry, Department of Physiology and Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, ^cDivision of Physiology, Department of Medical Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia

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Mediterranean diet as a modifiable risk factor for age‑related macular degeneration: A systematic review and meta‑analysis

Maria Angelia*, Yufilia Suci Amelia, Kevin Gracia Pratama

School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya University Catholic of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia

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