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vol.37-4

Ovulation: A consequence of acute inflammation cultivated by E2‑induced reactive oxygen species and triggered by progesterone withdrawal

Ying‑Hsi Chena,b, Tang‑Yuan Chua,b,c*

aDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan, bInstitute of Medical Sciences, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, cCenter for Prevention and Therapy of Gynecological Cancers, Department of Medical Research, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan

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Tumor organoids: A review of culture methods, applications in cancer research, precision medicine, and drug development

Chuan‑Hsin Changa†, Chung‑Che Tsaia†, Ching‑Feng Chengb,c,d, Tin‑Yi Chua, Chun‑Pin Chiange, Yi‑Pang Leee, Chao‑Chuan Wuc,fJiann‑Hwa Chenc,g,h, Chan‑Yen Kuoa*, Po‑Chih Hsuc,i*
 
aDepartment of Research, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan, bDepartment of Pediatrics, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan, cSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, dInstitute of Biomedical Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan, eInstitute of Oral Medicine and Materials, College of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, fDepartment of Surgery, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan, gDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan, hDepartment of Internal Medicine, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan, iDepartment of Dentistry, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan
 
Both authors contributed equally to this work.
 

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Hepatitis C virus and cardiovascular disease: Current knowledge and unmet needs

Chih‑Wen Wanga,b, Jee‑Fu Huanga,c,d*, Ming‐Lung Yua,c,d, Wan‑Long Chuanga,d

aHepatobiliary Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, bDepartment of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Municipal Siaogang Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, cSchool of Medicine and Doctoral Program of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, College of Medicine and Center of Excellence for Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease, National Sun Yat‑sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, dCenter for Metabolic Disorders and Obesity, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

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Extrahepatic manifestations of metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease: An updated clinical overview

Chia‑Hsun Tsaia,b, Tsung‑Hsing Hungb,c, Tuck‑Siu Wonga,b, Chung‑Yi Lina,b, Chia‑Lu Hsua, Ping‑Hung Kob,c, Yi‑Chun Choub,cHsing‑Feng Lib,c, Sou‑Hsin Chiend,e,f, Ching‑Sheng Hsua,b,c,d,g*
 
aCenter for Digestive Medicine, Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Taichung, Taiwan, bSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, cDivision of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, Taiwan, dDepartment of Medical Research, Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Taichung, Taiwan, eDepartment of Post‑Acute Care Center, Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Taichung, Taiwan, fDepartment of Plastic Surgery, Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Taichung, Taiwan, gSchool of Post‑Baccalaureate Chinese Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
 

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Spinal surgery in the context of end‑stage renal disease: Balancing risks and surgical strategies – A narrative review

Kuo‑Feng Huaa,b, Hsin‑Chiao Yuc, Hsien‑Ta Hsuc,d*

aDepartment of Biotechnology and Animal Science, National Ilan University, Yilan, Taiwan, bDepartment of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, cDivision of Neurosurgery, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan, dSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
 

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Protective effects of 7‑hydroxyflavone on mitochondrial membrane potential and hydrogen peroxide-induced apoptosis in cardiomyocytes

Hsuan‑Li Huanga,b, Lu‑Kai Wangc, Fu‑Ming Tsaid*

aDivision of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan, bSchool of Post‑Baccalaureate Chinese Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, cOperation & Promotion Division, National Laboratory Animal Center, National Institutes of Applied Research, Taipei, Taiwan, dDepartment of Research, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan

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Effect of early return to work after laparoscopic total extraperitoneal hernia repair: A retrospective comparative cohort study

Vincent F. S. Tsaia,b,c, Ting-En Taid*, Yao-Chou Tsaia,b*

aDepartment of Urology, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan, bSchool of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, cSchool of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, dGood‑Life Urology Clinic, New Taipei,
Taiwan
 

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Outcomes of primary pelvic floor repairs in women at different ages

Jenn‑Ming Yanga, Wen‑Chen Huangb,c,d,e*

aDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Puli Christian Hospital, Nantou, Taiwan, bDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, cDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, dDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sijhih Cathay General Hospital, New Taipei, Taiwan, eSchool of Medicine, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
 

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Comparison of survival between open and minimally invasive radical hysterectomies for stage IB1 cervical cancer (≤2 cm): A systematic review and meta‑analysis

Wing Lam Tsuia, Guang‑Hong Dengb, Tsung‑Cheng Hsiehb,c, Pei‑Chen Lia, Dah‑Ching Dinga,c*

aDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation and Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, bResearch Center for Big Data Teaching, Research and Statistic Consultation, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan, cInstitute of Medical Sciences, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
 

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Combined laryngopharyngeal reflux and obstructive sleep apnea (CLOSA) – Salivary pepsin test for laryngopharyngeal reflux in obstructive sleep apnea patients

Shih‑Chieh Shena,b, Yen‑Ting Chiangc, Liang‑Wei Tsengd, Chun‑Ting Lua, Wan‑Ni Linc, Li‑Ang Leec,e, Tuan‑Jen Fangc,e, Wen‑Nuan Chengf, Hsueh‑Yu Lic,e*

aDepartment of Otolaryngology‑Head and Neck Surgery, New Taipei Municipal Tucheng Hospital (Built and Operated by Chang Gung Medical Foundation), New Taipei, Taiwan, bMarco Otolaryngology Clinic, New Taipei, Taiwan, cDepartment of Otolaryngology‑Head and Neck Surgery, Sleep Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan, dDivision of Chinese Acupuncture and Traumatology, Center of Traditional Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan, eSchool of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan, fDepartment of Sports Sciences, University of Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan

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Behavioral and pharmacological intervention in autism spectrum disorder: CARS score changes across cognitive levels

Purboyo Soleka*, Uni Gamayanib, Kusnandi Rusmila, Irvan Afriandic, Taufan Prasetyaa, Anggia Farrah Rizqiamutia, Eka NurfitriaBurhana, Indra Sahrila, Kevin Gunawand
 
aDepartment of Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Padjadjaran University, Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, bDepartment of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Padjadjaran University, Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, cDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Padjadjaran University, Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, dFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
 

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Characterizing the utilization of a federated clinical data network: A bibliometric analysis of TriNetX in Taiwan

Joshua Wanga, Kuo‑Wang Tsaia,b, Kuo‑Cheng Luc,d*

aDepartment of Research, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan, bDepartment of Nursing, Cardinal Tien Junior College of Healthcare and Management, New Taipei, Taiwan, cDivision of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan, dDivision of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, School of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei, Taiwan
 

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