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Moxham L, Tapsell A, Perlman D, Al Mutair A, Al-Sagarat AY, Alsaraireh FA, Chung MH, Jose TT, Kuo SY, Liu MF, Nayak AK, Shamsan A, Sudhakar C, Tsai HT, Velayudhan B, Yang CY, Roberts MM, Yeh PM, Patterson C. Nursing students' attitudes towards mental illness: A multi-national comparison. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 2024. [PMID: 38532682 DOI: 10.1111/jpm.13048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Accessible Summary What is known on the subject Health professionals, including nurses, are shown to have stigmatizing attitudes towards mental illness. For nursing students who are in their formative years of professional development, mental illness stigma can severely impact the care they provide. Little research has investigated multi-national comparisons of nursing students' attitudes towards mental illness. What this paper adds to existing knowledge This study shows that between countries, there were substantial differences amongst nursing students in stigmatizing attitudes towards mental illness. Cultural perspectives may explain some of these differences. What are the implications for practice Regardless of location, stigmatizing attitudes are present at varying levels. Each nation can take steps to reduce these by acknowledging the presence of stigmatizing attitudes amongst nurses, educating nurses regarding the negative impacts of stigma on patient outcomes, and decrease stigmatizing attitudes by facilitating opportunities for nurses (particularly student nurses) to have direct contact with people with lived experiences of mental illness. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Stigmatizing attitudes perpetuated by nursing professionals are a pervasive problem for people experiencing mental health issues. This global issue has detrimental consequences; inhibiting one's life chances and help-seeking behaviours. To date, few studies have compared nursing students' attitudes towards mental illness from a multi-national perspective. AIM To compare undergraduate nursing students' attitudes towards mental illness across six countries: Australia, India, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan and USA. METHOD In a cross-sectional design, data were collected from undergraduate nursing students (N = 426) using the Social Distance Scale. A one-way analysis of variance was used to compare differences between countries. RESULTS Nursing students' attitudes to mental illness differed between countries. Social Distance Scores were highest amongst nursing students from Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Students from Taiwan and India possessed moderate stigma scores. Social Distance Scores from the USA and Australia were lowest. DISCUSSION Clear differences in stigmatizing attitudes emerged between countries; these are discussed in relation to possible cultural influences. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE It is suggested that educating nurses, combined with direct contact with people with lived experiences of mental illness, can reduce stigmatizing attitudes regardless of country, location or educational institution.
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- Lorna Moxham
- School of Nursing, Faculty of Science Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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- University of Sydney Business School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Education, Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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- Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, University City - Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Community and Mental Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Mutah University, AL-Karak, Jordan
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- Community and Mental Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Mutah University, AL-Karak, Jordan
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- College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Mental Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, India
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Gerontology Health Management, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Mental Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, India
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- Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Mental Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, India
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- Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Mental Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, India
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- Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Science Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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- College of Nursing, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, USA
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Science Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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Kustanti CY, Chu H, Kang XL, Pien LC, Chen R, Tsai HT, Chou KR. Anticipatory grief prevalence among caregivers of persons with a life-threatening illness: A meta-analysis. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2024; 13:e1074-e1083. [PMID: 35149523 DOI: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2021-003338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Caring for a family member with a life-threatening illness may lead to increased levels of psychological morbidity. Given the lack of recognition of caregivers' grief, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of anticipatory grief disorders in caregivers of persons with a life-threatening illness for better intervention and management. METHODS CINAHL, Cochrane, Embase, Medline, PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO and Web of Science were searched up to 21 March 2021 without language and time restrictions. The quality of the included studies was assessed with Hoy's criteria. A random-effects model was applied to calculate pooled prevalence rates, and multi-regression was performed to examine heterogeneity among studies. RESULTS A total of 3278 citations were retrieved, and 18 studies met the eligibility criteria involving 5470 caregivers. The pooled prevalence of anticipatory grief was 24.78% (95% CI 19.04% to 30.99%). The prevalence rates were significantly higher in female caregivers (16.64%; 95% CI 12.24% to 21.53%) compared with male caregivers (6.11%; 95% CI 4.55% to 7.87%). The married group also had a higher risk (14.66%; 95% CI 10.66% to 19.16%) than single group (5.47%; 95% CI 4.31% to 6.76%). CONCLUSIONS The overall pooled prevalence is substantially higher compared with after-loss grief in the general population and supported the presumptions that preloss grief has a greater magnitude compared with after-loss grief. Bereavement support, educational programmes and relevant resources should be delivered even before the actual loss to address the burden of caregivers.
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- Christina Yeni Kustanti
- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Bethesda Yakkum, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Institute of Aerospace and Undersea Medicine, School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Neurology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, PA, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Psychiatric Research Center, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Taipei Medical University-Shuang Ho Hospital, New Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Taipei Medical University-Shuang Ho Hospital, New Taipei, Taiwan
- Center for Nursing and Healthcare Research in Clinical Practice Application, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Psychiatric Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Ho HH, Tsai HT. Unmasking the Hidden Fetus: Introducing the Circled Delta Sign and Reversed Circled Delta Sign for Accurate Identification on Abdominal Radiography. Am J Case Rep 2023; 24:e940689. [PMID: 37621077 PMCID: PMC10461323 DOI: 10.12659/ajcr.940689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Ionizing radiation poses potential health risk to fetuses, including growth retardation, organ malformations, neurological effects, fetal death, and cancer. Therefore, pregnant women rarely undergo X-ray imaging, unless absolutely necessary. However, they can be inadvertently exposed to X-rays while undergoing an examination without being aware of their pregnancy. Given that the likelihood of a fetus appearing on an abdominal radiograph is low, physicians can be unfamiliar with the appearance of a fetus on such images. If a fetus incidentally appears on an abdominal radiograph, the clinician can encounter difficulties in identifying the fetus, potentially leading to unexpected harm during subsequent imaging procedures. CASE REPORT A 41-year-old woman presented with symptoms of postprandial abdominal pain, abdominal fullness, and urinary frequency. Abdominal radiography revealed a large mass with calcifications in the pelvis and lower abdomen, raising suspicion of a large pelvic tumor, such as a teratoma. However, subsequent ultrasound unexpectedly revealed that the woman was actually 6 months pregnant. The presumed tumor was an enlarged uterus, and the presumed calcifications were the fetus's bones. Before X-ray, the woman had denied being pregnant, mistakenly attributing her condition to excess weight and irregular menstrual cycles. Fortunately, the use of ultrasound instead of computed tomography prevented radiation exposure to the fetus, and the baby was delivered in a healthy state at full term. CONCLUSIONS To avoid unintended harm to fetuses, clinicians should consider the possibility of pregnancy when evaluating a pelvic mass in women of childbearing age. To aid clinicians in accurately identifying fetuses on abdominal radiography and thereby reduce the likelihood of misdiagnosis, we propose the "circled delta sign" and the "reversed circled delta sign".
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- Hsing-Hao Ho
- Department of Radiology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tri-Service General Hospital Penghu Branch, Penghu, Taiwan
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Chang WP, Chen HM, Wu JR, Tsai HT, Ho CF, Lin YH. Adverse effects of non-intubated airway suctioning: a clinical data-based study. J Clin Nurs 2023; 32:726-735. [PMID: 35347773 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to investigate the adverse effects of non-intubated suctioning. BACKGROUND Airway hygiene aims to maintain a patent airway to ensure adequate ventilation. Nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal or nasotracheal suctioning may be used in patients who require airway suctioning but do not have an artificial airway. However, no studies till date provide insight into the adverse effects of non-intubated airway suctioning. DESIGN A clinical data-based retrospective design. METHOD Using institutional and clinical databases of three university hospitals in 2008-2016, we conducted a study with a propensity score matching method of 3,326 hospitalised patients who had undergone suction therapy with or without a tracheotomy. Conditional logistic regression analyses were performed to investigate the link between suctioning and the probabilities of adverse effects. STROBE checklist was used to report the current study. RESULTS Patients who required nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal or nasotracheal suctioning had a higher risk of gastrointestinal ulcers than tracheotomised patients (adjusted OR 1.99; 95% CI, 1.24-3.20). Patients who received non-intubated suction had a higher risk of developing pneumonia (adjusted OR 1.59; 95% CI, 1.26-2.00), and the risk of aspiration pneumonia was three times higher than tracheotomised patients (adjusted OR 3.04; 95% CI, 1.40-6.60). CONCLUSIONS Non-intubated patients who require suctioning for airway clearing are more susceptible to gastrointestinal ulcers, pneumonia and aspiration pneumonia. The findings would facilitate in alerting healthcare professionals to this group of patients. However, more clinical research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms of adverse effects in non-intubated patients who require suctioning. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE The adverse effects of suctioning can easily be overlooked in debilitated patients with no intubation. Professionals must be aware of the discomfort and risks that patients may experience.
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- Wen-Pei Chang
- Department of Nursing, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan.,School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Pien LC, Tsai HT, Cheng WJ, Rias YA, Chou KR, Chen SR. Sex-Influenced Risk Factors for Cognitive Impairment Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults. J Gerontol Nurs 2022; 48:19-25. [PMID: 35648583 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20220505-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The current study aimed to explore sex-influenced risk factors for cognitive impairment among community-dwelling older adults in Taiwan. This cross-sectional study was a secondary analysis using a population-based design. We accessed and analyzed data from the Taiwan Longitudinal Study on Aging survey of 2011. Participants were older adults aged ≥55 years living in non-indigenous townships. A total of 3,392 community-dwelling older adults were included. Results showed that the prevalence of cognitive impairment in females and males was 15.3% and 5.7%, respectively. Having a low educational level and being single (i.e., single, widowed, or divorced) were risk factors for cognitive impairment in both sexes. Males who had more than two chronic diseases had a higher risk of cognitive impairment. Self-reported hearing loss and depression increased risk of cognitive impairment in older females. Older age, lower educational level, and single marital status were associated with cognitive impairment among community-dwelling older adults in Taiwan. The effects of self-reported hearing loss, depression, and chronic disease on cognitive impairment were influenced by sex. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 48(6), 19-25.].
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Yunitri N, Chu H, Kang XL, Jen HJ, Pien LC, Tsai HT, Kamil AR, Chou KR. Global prevalence and associated risk factors of posttraumatic stress disorder during COVID-19 pandemic: A meta-analysis. Int J Nurs Stud 2022; 126:104136. [PMID: 34856503 PMCID: PMC8585564 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2021.104136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Revised: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the psychological well-being of individuals and society. Previous studies conducted on coronavirus outbreaks including Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome pandemic found that posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety were the most common mental health problems and long-term consequences of these outbreaks. Currently, comprehensive and integrated information on the global prevalence of PTSD due to the COVID-19 pandemic is lacking. OBJECTIVE In the present meta-analysis, we examined the global prevalence and associated risk factors of PTSD in patients/survivors of COVID-19, health professionals, and the population at large. DESIGN Meta-analysis. DATA SOURCE Cochrane, CINAHL, Embase, MEDLINE, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and manual search up to June 2021. METHODS We included studies evaluating the prevalence of PTSD during the COVID-19 pandemic in either patients/survivors, health professionals, and the population at large. The data were analyzed using logit transformation with the random-effects model. Risk of bias assessment was conducted using Hoy and colleagues. RESULTS A total of 63 studies (n = 124,952) from 24 different countries were involved. The overall pooled estimate of PTSD prevalence was 17.52% (95% CI 13.89 to 21.86), with no evidence of publication bias (t=-0.22, p-value=0.83). This study found a high prevalence of PTSD among patients with COVID-19 (15.45%; 95% CI 10.59 to 21.99), health professionals (17.23%; 95% CI 11.78 to 24.50), and the population at large (17.34%; 95% CI 12.21 to 24.03). Subgroup analyses showed that those working in COVID-19 units (30.98%; 95% CI, 16.85 to 49.86), nurses (28.22%; 95% CI, 15.83 to 45.10), those living in European countries (25.05%; 95% CI 19.14 to 32.06), and studies that used Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (30.18%, 95% CI 25.78 to 34.98) demonstrated to have the highest PTSD prevalence compared to other subgroups. Meta-regression analyses revealed that the elderly (above age 65) had lower PTSD prevalence (-1.75, 95% CI -3.16 to -0.34) than the adult population. CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS Substantial PTSD prevalence was found in patients with COVID-19, health professionals, and the population at large. Moderator analysis revealed that age, unit of work, health profession, continent, and assessment tools as significant moderators. Mental health services are needed for everyone, especially adults under the age of 65, those who work in COVID-19 units, nurses, and people in the European continent. REGISTRATION The study protocol was registered with the International database of prospective registered systematic reviews (PROSPERO): CRD42020218762. Tweetable abstract: The pooled PTSD prevalence during COVID-19 pandemic for patients with COVID-19, health professionals, and the population at large was 17.52%.
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- Ninik Yunitri
- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan,Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Institute of Aerospace and Undersea Medicine, School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan,Department of Neurology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan,School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan,Department of Nursing, Taipei Medical University-Shuang Ho Hospital, New Taipei, Taiwan
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- Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan,Psychiatric Research Center, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan,Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Medical Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta, Indonesia
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan,Department of Nursing, Taipei Medical University-Shuang Ho Hospital, New Taipei, Taiwan,Center for Nursing and Healthcare Research in Clinical Practice Application, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan,Psychiatric Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan,Corresponding author at: School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, No.250, Wu-Hsing Street, Taipei 110, Taiwan, R.O.C
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Rias YA, Abiddin AH, Huda N, Handayani S, Sirait HS, Pien LC, Weng SF, Tsai HT. Psychometric Testing of the Bahasa Version of the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire among Indonesians with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:9601. [PMID: 34574525 PMCID: PMC8469354 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18189601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (B-IPQ) has been recommended to validate illness perception. Nevertheless, this measurement has yet to be validated with an assessment of the construct and convergent validities and reliability in Indonesia. Our study aimed to psychometrically test the 8-item B-IPQ among Indonesians with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Data included 294 patients with T2DM with stratified multistage clustering. The 36-item Short Form Survey, 21-item Depression Anxiety Stress Scale, and fasting blood glucose (FBG) were used to examine convergence and divergence. The validity analysis included the construct and convergent validities with significant person correlations. Cronbach's alpha, composite reliability (CR), and average variance extracted (AVE) were used to assess reliability. Confirmatory and exploratory factor analyses indicated a multidimensional structure, including cognitive with a five-item structure and emotional illness representation with a three-item structure, with an acceptable goodness of model fit. The tool revealed good internal consistency for the cognitive, emotional, and overall domains and was positively moderately correlated with FBG, stress, anxiety, and depression but negatively correlated with the overall quality of life and mental and physical component scores. Findings provide empirical evidence that the Bahasa version of the B-IPQ showed adequate internal consistency, exploratory and confirmatory, and thus is valid and reliable for illness perception assessments among Indonesians with T2DM.
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- Yohanes Andy Rias
- Faculty of Health and Medicine, Institut Ilmu Kesehatan Bhakti Wiyata Kediri, College of Nursing, Kediri 64114, Indonesia;
- Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
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- Nursing Department, College of Nursing, Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Malang, Malang 65112, Indonesia;
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- Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Hang Tuah, Surabaya 60244, Indonesia;
- Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga Surabaya, Surabaya 60132, Indonesia
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- Nursing Program, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta 55162, Indonesia;
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- Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
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Chao YC, Hu SH, Chiu HY, Huang PH, Tsai HT, Chuang YH. The effects of an immersive 3d interactive video program on improving student nurses' nursing skill competence: A randomized controlled trial study. Nurse Educ Today 2021; 103:104979. [PMID: 34049120 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2021.104979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Revised: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Acquired accurate clinical nursing skills are among the most important core nursing competencies for nursing students, as nursing students' inadequate skill capacities might endanger patients safety. Therefore, it is essential to develop teaching strategies to strengthen students' nursing skills. This study examined the effects of an immersive three-dimensional (3D) interactive video program on improving nursing students' nasogastric tube feeding skill competence. DESIGN A randomized controlled trial research design. SETTINGS AND PARTICIPANTS Forty-five nursing students from a university in northern Taiwan. METHODS The students were randomly assigned to an intervention group (n = 22) and a comparison group (n = 23). The intervention group received the immersive 3D interactive video program on nasogastric tube feeding, whereas the comparison group watched a regular demonstration video. The questionnaire was used to collect data before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and one month after the intervention. RESULTS Nursing students' knowledge and confidence in nasogastric tube feeding were significantly improved after the intervention in both groups. Although there were no significant differences in students' knowledge, skill, and confidence between the two groups, participants' average satisfaction score with the immersive 3D interactive video program in the intervention group was significantly higher than in the comparison group that watched a regular video (t = 2.302, p = 0.026). CONCLUSIONS The findings of this study showed that both immersive 3D interactive video program and regular demonstration video could improve nursing students' learning outcomes. The higher satisfaction score in the intervention group indicates that learning through immersive 3D interactive video is acceptable and satisfactory. This study provides useful information for nursing faculty members for designing and developing teaching methods for the acquisition of nursing skills. It can also serve as a reference for further studies relating to AR, VR, or immersive learning materials.
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- Ying-Cheng Chao
- Institute of Clinical Nursing, College of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Research Center of Sleep Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Nursing, St. Mary's Junior College of Medicine, Nursing and Management, Yilan, Taiwan.
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- Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Center for Nursing and Healthcare Research in Clinical Practice Application, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Chen CP, Tsai HT, Chern SR, Wu PS, Chen SW, Wu FT, Chen YY, Town DD, Chen WL, Lee MS, Wang W. Prenatal diagnosis of mosaicism for double aneuploidy of 47,XXY and trisomy 7 (48,XXY,+7) at amniocentesis in a pregnancy with a favorable outcome. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2021; 60:543-548. [PMID: 33966745 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjog.2021.03.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE We present prenatal diagnosis of mosaicism for double aneuploidy of 47, XXY and trisomy 7 (48,XXY,+7) at amniocentesis in a pregnancy with a favorable outcome. CASE REPORT A 33-year-old woman underwent amniocentesis at 17 weeks of gestation because of an increased risk for Down syndrome in maternal serum screening. Amniocentesis revealed a karyotype of 48,XXY,+7[8]/46,XY[16]. Simultaneous array comparative genomic hybridization (aCGH) analysis on uncultured amniocytes revealed the result of arr [GRCh37] (7) × 3 [0.54], (X) × 2 [0.52], (Y) × 1, compatible with trisomy 7 mosaicism and Klinefelter syndrome mosaicism. The parental karyotypes and prenatal ultrasound findings were normal. Repeat amniocentesis performed at 23 weeks of gestation revealed a karyotype of 48,XXY,+7[13]/46,XY[7]. Simultaneous molecular cytogenetic analyses on uncultured amniocytes revealed 30% mosaicism for 48,XXY,+7 by aCGH and 37% (37/100 cells) mosaicism for trisomy 7 and disomy X by interphase fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) analysis. Polymorphic DNA marker analysis excluded uniparental disomy (UPD) 7 and indicated a maternal origin of the chromosome aberration. The pregnancy was continued to 39 weeks of gestation, and a 3070-g healthy male baby was delivered. The cord blood had a karyotype of 46,XY, the umbilical cord had a karyotype of 48,XXY,+7[3]/46,XY[37], and the placenta had a karyotype of 48,XXY,+7. At age one month, the neonate was phenotypically normal, and interphase FISH analysis revealed 4.8% (5/105 cells) mosaicism on buccal mucosal cells and 8.9% (8/90 cells) mosaicism on urinary cells for trisomy 7 and disomy X, compared with 2% in normal control. Interphase FISH analysis on buccal mucosal cells at age two months revealed normal findings in 100/100 cells. CONCLUSION Mosaic 48,XXY,+7 at amniocentesis without UPD 7 can be associated with a favorable fetal outcome. Cytogenetic discrepancy between cultured amniocytes and uncultured amniocytes may occur in mosaic 48,XXY,+7 at amniocentesis.
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- Chih-Ping Chen
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Biotechnology, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan; School of Chinese Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Institute of Clinical and Community Health Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tri-Service General Hospital Penghu Branch, Penghu, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Kurniasari MD, Karwur FF, Rayanti RE, Dharmana E, Rias YA, Chou KR, Tsai HT. Second-Hand Smoke and Its Synergistic Effect with a Body-Mass Index of >24.9 kg/m 2 Increase the Risk of Gout Arthritis in Indonesia. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:4324. [PMID: 33921811 PMCID: PMC8073587 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18084324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2021] [Revised: 04/11/2021] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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To analyze the association between smoking status (active smoking and exposure to Second-Hand Smoking (SHS)) and the synergistic effect of smoking status and BMI with gout risk, a community-based case-control design was undertaken among 385 participants, including 304 healthy controls and 81 gout patients from seven community health services. Adjusted Odd Ratios (AORs) and 95% Confidence Interval (CIs) of gout for active smoking and SHS were 3.26 (95% CI = 1.07~9.90) and 4.67 (95% CI = 2.18~10.00) compared to non-smokers. Time-dependent manner of active smoking and SHS significantly increased gout risk with AORs and 95% CIs of 5.95 (1.41~25.03) and 10.12 (3.51~29.14). Dose-dependency of active smokers and SHS showed AORs and 95% CIs of 5.15 (1.28~20.63) and 4.37 (1.33~14.28). Smoking 20 cigarettes (one pack) per day for one year is equivalent to one pack-year. Active smoking >20 pack-year and SHS > 26.5 pack-year increased gout risk with AORs and 95% CIs of 7.18 (1.53~33.67) and 9.95 (3.64~27.22). Participants who smoked (active smoking and SHS) and with Body Mass Index (BMI) of > 24.9 kg/m2 synergistically increased gout risk, with an AOR of 9.65 and 95% CI of 3.25~28.65, compared to BMI ≤ 24.9 kg/m2 and non-smoker. Smoking status (active smoking and SHS) and the synergistic effect of smoking status and BMI increased gout risk in Indonesia.
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- Maria Dyah Kurniasari
- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Wu-Xing Street, No 250, Taipei City 11031, Taiwan; (M.D.K.); (K.R.C.)
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana, Diponegoro Street, No 52-60, Salatiga City 50711, Indonesia;
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana, Diponegoro Street, No 52-60, Salatiga City 50711, Indonesia;
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana, Diponegoro Street, No 52-60, Salatiga City 50711, Indonesia;
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Diponegoro, Prof. Sudarto Street, No.13, Semarang City 50275, Indonesia;
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- Faculty of Health and Medicine, Institut Ilmu Kesehatan Bhakti Wiyata Kediri, College of Nursing, KH Wachid Hasyim Street, No.65, Kediri City 64114, Indonesia;
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Wu-Xing Street, No 250, Taipei City 11031, Taiwan; (M.D.K.); (K.R.C.)
- Center for Nursing and Healthcare Research in Clinical Practice Application, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11696, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Taipei Medical University-Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei 23561, Taiwan
- Psychiatric Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Wu-Xing Street, No 250, Taipei City 11031, Taiwan; (M.D.K.); (K.R.C.)
- Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Wu-Xing Street, No 250, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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Shih YW, O'Brien AP, Hung CS, Chen KH, Hou WH, Tsai HT. Exposure to radiofrequency radiation increases the risk of breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Exp Ther Med 2021; 21:472. [PMID: 33767767 PMCID: PMC7976452 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2021.9903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Shih YW, Tsai HT. The Association Between Smartphone Use and Breast Cancer Risk Among Taiwanese Women: A Case-Control Study [Response to Letter]. Cancer Manag Res 2021; 13:89-90. [PMID: 33447081 PMCID: PMC7802769 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s296556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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- Ya-Wen Shih
- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Shih YW, O'Brien AP, Hung CS, Chen KH, Hou WH, Tsai HT. Exposure to radiofrequency radiation increases the risk of breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Exp Ther Med 2020; 21:23. [PMID: 33262809 PMCID: PMC7690245 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2020.9455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The present systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the association between exposure to radiofrequency radiation and the risk of breast cancer. The published studies that were available in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Ovid MEDLINE, CINAHL Plus, Web of Science, Airiti Library, Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations and ProQuest until May 2020 were investigated. A total of eight studies (four case-control and four cohort studies) were eligible for quantitative analysis. A significant association between radiofrequency radiation exposure and breast cancer risk was detected [pooled relative risk (RR)=1.189; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.056-1.339]. Subgroup analyses indicated that radiofrequency radiation exposure significantly increased the risk of breast cancer susceptibility among subjects aged ≥50 years (RR=2.179; 95% CI, 1.260-3.770). Pooled estimates revealed that the use of electrical appliances, which emit radiofrequency radiation, such as mobile phones and computers, significantly increased breast cancer development (RR=2.057; 95% CI, 1.272-3.327), while occupational radiofrequency exposure and transmitters did not increase breast cancer development (RR=1.274; 95% CI, 0.956-1.697; RR=1.133; 95% CI, 0.987-1.300, respectively). It was concluded that radiofrequency radiation exposure significantly increased the risk of breast cancer, especially in women aged ≥50 years and in individuals who used electric appliances, such as mobile phones and computers. In accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis, an evaluation protocol was prepared and registered with the PROSPERO database (registration no. CRD42018087283).
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- Ya-Wen Shih
- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan R.O.C
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- Faculty of Health and Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales 2308, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taipei 11031, Taiwan R.O.C.,Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taipei 11031, Taiwan R.O.C
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- Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan R.O.C.,Center for Nursing and Healthcare Research in Clinical Practice Application, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan R.O.C.,Evidence-based Knowledge Translation Center, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan R.O.C.,Cochrane Taiwan, Taipei 11031, Taiwan R.O.C
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- Cochrane Taiwan, Taipei 11031, Taiwan R.O.C.,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation/Center of Evidence-Based Medicine in Department of Education, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 11031, Taiwan R.O.C.,Master Program in Long-Term Care, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan R.O.C.,Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan R.O.C
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan R.O.C.,Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan R.O.C
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Shih YW, Hung CS, Huang CC, Chou KR, Niu SF, Chan S, Tsai HT. The Association Between Smartphone Use and Breast Cancer Risk Among Taiwanese Women: A Case-Control Study. Cancer Manag Res 2020; 12:10799-10807. [PMID: 33149685 PMCID: PMC7605549 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s267415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Introduction Breast cancer is a common malignancy worldwide. Smartphones have gradually become indispensable to our modern lives and have already changed lifestyles of human beings. To our best knowledge, no study has investigated the relationship between smartphone use and breast cancer. This case-control study purposely investigated the relationship between smartphone use and breast cancer risk. Materials and Methods This was a case-control study comprising 894 healthy controls and 211 patients with breast cancer. All participants were asked to respond to standard questionnaires to collect information on sleep quality, smartphone addiction, and smartphone use. Results Participants with smartphone addiction had a significantly higher 1.43-fold risk of breast cancer. Individuals with the habitual behavior of smartphone use >4.5 minutes before bedtime had a significantly increased 5.27-fold risk of breast cancer compared to those who used a smartphone for ≤4.5 minutes before bedtime. Additionally, a closer distance between the smartphone and the breasts when using the smartphone exhibited a significantly increased 1.59-fold risk. Participants who carried their smartphone near their chest or waist-abdomen area had significantly increased 5.03-fold and 4.06-fold risks of breast cancer, respectively, compared to those who carried the smartphone below the waist. Moreover, there was a synergistic effect of smartphone addiction and smartphone use of >4.5 minutes before bedtime which increased the breast cancer risk. Conclusion Excessive smartphone use significantly increased the risk of breast cancer, particularly for participants with smartphone addiction, a close distance between the breasts and smartphone, and the habit of smartphone use before bedtime.
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- Ya-Wen Shih
- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Center for Nursing and Healthcare Research in Clinical Practice Application, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Nursing, Taipei Medical University-Shuang Ho Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan.,Psychiatric Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Department of Nursing, Shin Kong Wu Ho Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- UON Singapore Campus, Univesrity of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Chang KT, Liu CJ, Tsai HT, Hsu TP, Chen PT, Hu SH. Effects and safety of body positioning on back pain after transcatheter arterial chemoembolization in people with hepatocellular carcinoma: A randomized controlled study. Int J Nurs Stud 2020; 109:103641. [PMID: 32535341 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2019] [Revised: 03/09/2020] [Accepted: 05/08/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND People with hepatocellular carcinoma who undergo transcatheter arterial chemoembolization usually experience back pain due to lie supine for at least 4 hours to avoid bleeding and hematoma. Body positioning is an effective and safe method for decreasing back pain in people with transfemoral cardiac catheterization; however, its effects and safety among patients with high bleeding tendency are unknown. OBJECTIVE To investigate whether body positioning could decrease back pain without increasing the chance of bleeding after transcatheter arterial chemoembolization. DESIGN A single-blind randomized controlled trial (ClinicalTrials.gov No.: NCT03784469). METHODS A total of 78 people with liver cancer who had undergone chemoembolization through the femoral artery were enrolled. Each person was randomly assigned to either the control or intervention group (each consisted of 39 participants). The control group received the usual care, remaining flat and lying in a supine position, whereas the intervention group had their positions changed in the second and fourth hour after chemoembolization. Participants' pain level was rated by using numerical rating scale -11 (score from 0 to 10), bleeding was measured by using volume of blood (cc.) in gauze and hematoma size in diameter (cm), and satisfaction was self-rated from 1 to 5. Repeated-measure analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to compare the difference in pain levels over time within each group and independent t test to compare the mean difference of pain between groups at 5 endpoints, both methods with Bonferroni adjustment. Independent t test, chi-squared test, and Fisher's exact test compared postembolization discomfort, puncture sites bleeding, satisfaction between groups. RESULTS Significant changes of pain levels over time in both intervention [F(2.93, 111.20)=7.64, p<.001] and control groups [F(2.66, 101.17)=20.55, p<.001]. The intervention group had a significantly lower mean pain score in the second hour (t = -2.838, p = .006) and fourth hour (t = -4.739, p < .001) when patients turning to the side than did the control group lying supine. Furthermore, patients in the intervention group had significantly higher satisfaction than did those in the control group (t = -2.422, p = .018). No hematoma and significant difference of post-procedural bleeding between groups. CONCLUSION Changing patients' body positions in bed after transcatheter arterial chemoembolization is a safe and effective method of decreasing back pain, and increasing patients' satisfaction, without increasing the complications of bleeding and hematoma. Clinicians should change the positions of people with hepatocellular carcinoma 2 hours after they receive transcatheter arterial chemoembolization.
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- Kai-Ting Chang
- Department of Nursing, National Taiwan University Hospital, No.7, Chung Shan S. Rd., Taipei City, 10002, Taiwan.
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, National, Taiwan University Hospital, No.7, Chung Shan S. Rd., Taipei City, 10002, Taiwan.
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- Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, Taipei Medical University, No. 250 Wu-Xing Street, Taipei City, 110, Taiwan.
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- Department of Nursing, National Taiwan University Hospital, Chung Shan S. Rd., Taipei City, 10002, Taiwan.
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- Department of Medical Imaging, National Taiwan University Hospital, Chung Shan S. Rd., Taipei City, 10002, Taiwan.
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, National Yang-Ming University, No.155, Sec.2, Li-Nong Street, Taipei City, 112, Taiwan.
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Tsai JC, Chou KR, Tsai HT, Yen YC, Niu SF. Effects of Nocturnal Sleep Quality on Diurnal Cortisol Profiles and Attention in Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study. Biol Res Nurs 2019; 21:510-518. [DOI: 10.1177/1099800419861695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Objective: Low sleep quality (LSQ) activates the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis and is related to arousal. Nursing staff, who work in shifts, tend to exhibit LSQ, which affects the level of vigor after awakening. This study investigated the effects of nocturnal sleep quality on diurnal cortisol profiles and sustained attention in day-shift nurses. Method: This study adopted a prospective cross-sectional design. Participants were recruited from a university-affiliated hospital in northern Taiwan. In the initial stage of this study, the Chinese Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Questionnaire was administered to 199 participants to categorize them as either LSQ (PSQI > 5) or high sleep quality (HSQ; PSQI ≤ 5). Participants were then randomly sampled from the two groups. Nocturnal sleep data and four diurnal saliva samples were collected for each participant. Sustained attention was measured before they started work. A total of 32 and 29 participants in the HSQ and LSQ groups, respectively, completed the data collection process. Results: Compared with the HSQ group, the LSQ group exhibited earlier wake-up times ( p = .02), a flatter cortisol awakening response (CAR) slope ( p < .01), a flatter morning-to-evening slope ( p < .01), and prolonged reaction speed and mean reaction time before starting work ( p < .01). Conclusion: Compared with the HSQ group, the LSQ group exhibited impaired HPA-axis regulation, with a flatter CAR and diurnal cortisol slope and poor sustained attention in the morning. Nursing staff are advised to achieve HSQ to improve attention and performance levels and maintain optimum work safety.
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- Jui-Chen Tsai
- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Psychiatric Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Research Center of Biostatistics, College of Management, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Niu SF, Kuo SF, Tsai HT, Kao CC, Traynor V, Chou KR. Prevalence of workplace violent episodes experienced by nurses in acute psychiatric settings. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0211183. [PMID: 30677077 PMCID: PMC6345477 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0211183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2018] [Accepted: 01/08/2019] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Nurses who experience workplace violence exhibit compromised care quality and decreased work morale, which may increase their turnover rate. This study explored prevalence of workplace violence, the reaction of victims, and workplace strategies adopted to prevent violence among acute psychiatric settings in northern Taiwan. A cross-sectional study was conducted, which consisted of 429 nurses who completed the Chinese version of the Workplace Violence Survey Questionnaire developed by the International Labor Office, International Council of Nurses, World Health Organization, and Public Services International. The rates of physical and psychological violence were 55.7% and 82.1%, respectively. Most perpetrator of the workplace violence were patients. Most victims responded by instructing the perpetrator to stop, followed by narrating the incident to friends, family, and colleagues. Only 4.9%–12% of the victims completed an incident or accident form, and the main reason for not reporting these violent incidents was the belief that reporting such incidents was useless or unimportant. The major strategies adopted by workplaces to prevent violence were security measures, patient protocols, and training. Institutions should train staff to handle violence, provide a therapeutic environment, simplify the reporting process, and encourage reporting of all types of violence.
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- Shu-Fen Niu
- Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Taipei Medical University-Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, Science Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Nursing, Taipei Medical University-Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Psychiatric Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Lee CY, Yang SF, Wang PH, Su CW, Hsu HF, Tsai HT, Hsiao YH. Antimetastatic effects of Terminalia catappa leaf extracts on cervical cancer through the inhibition of matrix metalloprotein-9 and MAPK pathway. Environ Toxicol 2019; 34:60-66. [PMID: 30259628 DOI: 10.1002/tox.22657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2018] [Revised: 09/04/2018] [Accepted: 09/06/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The effects of Terminalia catappa leaf extracts (TCE) have been widely investigated, including its antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and antidiabetic activity, as well as its antimetastatic effects on several types of human cancer. However, no study has examined the antimetastatic potential of TCE in cervical cancer cells. This study aimed to elucidate the potential antimetastatic properties of ethanol extracts of Terminalia catappa in 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate treated human cervical cancer cells and investigate the signaling pathway of this process. We demonstrated that TCE elicited very low cytotoxicity and significantly inhibited cellular migration and invasion in human HeLa and SiHa cervical cancer cells. Moreover, the gelatin zymography, reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), and real-time PCR analysis revealed that the activity and mRNA level of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) were inhibited by TCE in a concentration-dependent manner. The Western blot results demonstrated that the highest concentration of TCE (100 μg/ml) reduced the phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinases 1/2 (ERK1/2) by 46% in the HeLa cell lines. In conclusion, it was revealed that TCE exerted antimetastatic effects on cervical cancer cells by inhibiting the expression of MMP-9 through the ERK1/2 pathway.
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- Chung-Yuan Lee
- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chiayi Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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OBJECTIVE The trend of increasing cesarean section rates had evoked worldwide attention. Many approaches were introduced to diminish cesarean section rates. Vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC) is a route of delivery with diverse agreements. In this study, we try to reveal the world trend in VBAC and our experience of a 10-year period in a medical center in northern Taiwan. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a retrospective study of all women who underwent elective repeat cesarean delivery or trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC) following primary cesarean delivery by a general obstetrician-gynecologist in the Tamshui Branch of MacKay Memorial Hospital (Taipei, Taiwan) between 2006 and 2015. We excluded cases of preterm labor, two or more cesarean deliveries, and major maternal diseases. We compared the characteristics and outcomes between these groups. RESULTS We included 400 women with subsequent pregnancies who underwent elective repeat cesarean delivery or TOLAC during the study period. Among the study population, 112 women were excluded and 11 underwent repeat VBAC. A total of 204 (73.65%) cases underwent elective repeat cesarean delivery and 73 (26.35%) chose TOLAC. The rate of successful VBAC among the women who chose TOLAC was 84.93%. CONCLUSION With respect to maternal and fetal safety, and success rates and adverse effects of VBAC, the results of this study are promising and compatible with the global data. It shows that a trial of VBAC can be offered to pregnant women without contraindications with high success rates.
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- Hsiu-Ting Tsai
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Huang MC, Hsieh CH, Huang JP, Tsai HT, Lee MS. Comparison of sequential vaginal and sublingual misoprostol after a vaginal loading dose for second-trimester abortion. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2017; 56:312-314. [PMID: 28600039 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjog.2017.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of sequential vaginal and sublingual misoprostol after a vaginal loading dose for second-trimester abortion. MATERIALS AND METHODS From January 2006 to December 2011, 173 women received an 800-μg vaginal loading dose of misoprostol. After the loading dose, 103 patients received 800 mg of misoprostol vaginally and 70 patients received 400 mg of misoprostol sublingually every 12 h until the delivery of the fetus. RESULTS In the vaginal group, the average abortion time was 1.07 ± 1.29 days; that was 0.82 ± 0.66 days in the sublingual group. Sequential sublingual misoprostol after a vaginal loading dose of 800 mg with an administration interval of 12 h had a similar abortion rate and time to abortion. In addition, this protocol reduced unnecessary digital pelvic examinations and speculum examinations. CONCLUSION This sequential sublingual misoprostol regimen might be a suitable regimen for mid-trimester abortion.
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- Ming-Chao Huang
- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Hsinchu, Taiwan; MacKay Junior College of Medicine, Nursing, and Management, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; School of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; Lee Women's Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
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Huang HC, Chang CH, Hu CJ, Shyu ML, Chen CI, Huang CS, Tsai HT, Chang HJ. Time-Varying Effects of Psychological Distress on the Functional Recovery of Stroke Patients. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2017; 98:722-729. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2016.09.120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2016] [Revised: 09/13/2016] [Accepted: 09/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Tsai HT, Hsieh MJ, Lin CW, Su SC, Miao NF, Yang SF, Huang HC, Lai FC, Liu YF. Combinations of SERPINB5 gene polymorphisms and environmental factors are associated with oral cancer risks. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0163369. [PMID: 28339463 PMCID: PMC5365097 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0163369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2016] [Accepted: 02/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background We identified rs17071138 T/C, rs3744941 C/T, and rs8089104 T/C gene polymorphisms of SERPINB5 (mammary serine protease inhibitor) that are specific to patients with oral cancer susceptibility and their clinicopathological status. Methodology/Principal findings In total, 1342 participants, including 601 healthy controls and 741 patients with oral cancer, were recruited for this study. Allelic discrimination of rs17071138 T/C, rs3744941 C/T, and rs8089104 T/C of the SERPINB5 gene was assessed by a real-time PCR with a TaqMan assay. We found that individuals carrying the polymorphic rs17071138 and rs8089104 are more susceptible to oral cancer (OR, 1.57; 95% CI, 1.07~2.31 and OR, 1.58; 95% CI, 1.04~2.39, respectively). Among oral cancer-related risk factor exposures, the individuals carrying the polymorphic rs17071138 had 4.26- (95% CI: 1.65~11.01; p = 0.002), 2.34- (95% CI: 1.19~4.61; p = 0.01), and 2.34-fold (95% CI: 1.38~3.96; p = 0.001) higher risks of developing oral cancer. Conclusions Heterozygous TC of the SERPINB5 rs17071138 polymorphism may be a factor that increases susceptibility to oral cancer. Interactions of gene-to-gene and gene-to-oral cancer-related environmental risk factors have a synergetic effect that can further enhance oral cancer development.
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- Hsiu-Ting Tsai
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Cancer Research Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Oral Sciences, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Dentistry, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Whole-Genome Research Core Laboratory of Human Diseases, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan
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- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Medicine Sciences and Technology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Division of Allergy, Department of Pediatrics, Chung-Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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Chang CW, Yang SF, Wang PH, Chang HJ, Liu WC, Tsai HT. Association of the Genetic Polymorphisms RRM1 -756T>C and -269C>A With Cervical Neoplasia. Biol Res Nurs 2016; 18:567-72. [PMID: 27179014 DOI: 10.1177/1099800416649051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Cervical neoplasia is one of the most prevalent malignant neoplasms worldwide. Ribonucleotide reductase 1 (RRM1) is thought to play an essential role in modulating the development and progression of cervical neoplasia. Two novel genetic polymorphisms, RRM1 -756T>C and -269 C>A, are significantly correlated with RRM1 expression. Some epidemiological studies have demonstrated that genetic variants play a crucial role in susceptibility to cervical cancer. The present study aimed to identify the genetic polymorphisms RRM1 -756T>C and -269 C>A in patients with cervical neoplasia and healthy controls. In total, 493 subjects, comprising 324 healthy controls and 169 patients with cervical neoplasia, were enrolled for this study. The allelic discrimination of the RRM1 -756T>C (rs11030918) and -269C>A (rs12806698) polymorphisms was assessed using the ABI StepOne™ real-time polymerase chain reaction system and analyzed using Software Design Specification (SDS), Version 3.0, software with TaqMan assays. The risk of cervical cancer was examined, revealing adjusted odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals of 1.25 [0.51, 3.08] and 1.09 [0.43, 2.78] for individuals with CC alleles of RRM1 -756T>C and for individuals with AA alleles of RRM1 -269C>A genetic polymorphisms, respectively, compared to individuals with wild-type RRM1 genetic polymorphisms. No significant genetic interaction effect was observed in susceptibility to cervical neoplasia, and no association was found between genetic polymorphisms and clinical statuses of invasive cervical cancer. The genetic polymorphisms RRM1 -756T>C and -269C>A may not be a factor for susceptibility to cervical neoplasia.
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- Ching-Wen Chang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan Department of Medical Research, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Business Development Department, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, Chang Gung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan Department of Nursing, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Tee YT, Wang PH, Yang SF, Tsai HT, Lee SK, Ko JL, Lin LY, Chen SC. Correlation of plasma osteopontin and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin levels with the severity and clinical outcome of pelvic inflammatory disease. Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol 2015; 53:158-61. [PMID: 25017259 DOI: 10.1016/j.tjog.2014.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2012] [Accepted: 08/27/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the correlation of two important inflammatory biomarkers, plasma osteopontin and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), with the severity and outcome of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty-one patients with PID, including 25 patients with tubo-ovarian abscess (TOA), were consecutively recruited. Their blood samples were tested for the concentrations of plasma osteopontin and NGAL using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The associations of these biomarkers with TOA, length of hospitalization, and incidence of surgery were also analyzed. RESULTS Plasma osteopontin level was significantly increased in PID patients with TOA compared to PID patients without TOA (median 107.77 ng/mL vs. 72.39 ng/mL, p = 0.004). However, there was no significant difference for plasma NGAL. If the cutoff level of plasma osteopontin was set at 81.1 ng/mL, there was a 76.0% sensitivity and a 24.0% false negative rate in predicting TOA in PID patients. Plasma osteopontin significantly correlated with length of hospital stay (r = 0.467, p < 0.001), and this correlation was better than that of NGAL. However, neither biomarker was associated with incidence of surgery. CONCLUSION Plasma osteopontin has a better correlation with TOA and length of hospitalization compared to NGAL. If plasma osteopontin level falls below 81.1 ng/mL, PID patients will have about a 20% chance of developing TOA. Incorporating plasma osteopontin, but not NGAL, will allow for an adjuvant diagnostic biomarker for TOA and predictor of length of hospital stay.
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- Yi-Torng Tee
- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, 110, Section 1, Chien-Kuo North Road, Taichung 40201, Taiwan; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, 110, Section 1, Chien-Kuo North Road, Taichung 40201, Taiwan; School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, 110, Section 1, Chien-Kuo North Road, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, 110, Section 1, Chien-Kuo North Road, Taichung 40201, Taiwan; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, 110, Section 1, Chien-Kuo North Road, Taichung 40201, Taiwan; School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, 110, Section 1, Chien-Kuo North Road, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, 110, Section 1, Chien-Kuo North Road, Taichung 40201, Taiwan; Department of Medical Research, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, 110, Section 1, Chien-Kuo North Road, Taichung 40201, Taiwan; Department of Clinical Laboratory, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, 110, Section 1, Chien-Kuo North Road, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University, 110, Section 1, Chien-Kuo North Road, Taichung 40201, Taiwan; Department of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, 110, Section 1, Chien-Kuo North Road, Taichung 40201, Taiwan; Institute of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University, 110, Section 1, Chien-Kuo North Road, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University, 110, Section 1, Chien-Kuo North Road, Taichung 40201, Taiwan; Department of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, 110, Section 1, Chien-Kuo North Road, Taichung 40201, Taiwan; Institute of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University, 110, Section 1, Chien-Kuo North Road, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, 110, Section 1, Chien-Kuo North Road, Taichung 40201, Taiwan.
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, 110, Section 1, Chien-Kuo North Road, Taichung 40201, Taiwan; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, 110, Section 1, Chien-Kuo North Road, Taichung 40201, Taiwan; School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, 110, Section 1, Chien-Kuo North Road, Taichung 40201, Taiwan.
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, 110, Section 1, Chien-Kuo North Road, Taichung 40201, Taiwan; School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, 110, Section 1, Chien-Kuo North Road, Taichung 40201, Taiwan; Department of Family and Community Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, 110, Section 1, Chien-Kuo North Road, Taichung 40201, Taiwan.
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Ho TC, Yang SF, Wang PH, Lin LY, Tee YT, Liao WC, Chang HJ, Tsai HT. Increased plasma soluble CD40 ligand concentration in pelvic inflammatory disease. Clin Chim Acta 2015; 438:236-40. [PMID: 25192781 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2014.08.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2014] [Revised: 08/22/2014] [Accepted: 08/25/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND The role of soluble CD40 ligand (sCD40L) in pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) remains unclear. We sought to determine whether sCD40L was an efficient serum marker as with WBC and CRP in PID patients. METHODS Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to measure the plasma levels of sCD40L before and after routine protocol treatments in sixty-four PID patients and seventy healthy controls. RESULTS The level of plasma sCD40L (pg/ml) was significantly elevated in PID patients (1632.83±270.91) compared to that in normal controls (700.33±58.77; p=0.001) and decreased significantly as compared to that in the same patients (928.77±177.25; p=0.0001) after they received treatment. The concentration of sCD40L was significantly correlated with the level of plasma C-reactive protein (CRP) in the blood (r=0.202, p=0.01, n=134). When the cutoff level of plasma sCD40L levels was determined to be 1612.26pg/ml based on ROC, the sensitivity, specificity, and the area under the curve of plasma sCD40L level for predicting PID were 0.26, 0.97, and 0.58 (95% confidence interval: 0.48-0.68), respectively, while the adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with their 95% CI of plasma sCD40L for PID risk was 7.09 (95% CI=1.14-43.87, p=0.03). CONCLUSIONS The expression of plasma sCD40L was increased in patients with PID and detection of plasma sCD40L could be useful for the diagnosis of PID.
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- Tsung-chin Ho
- Obstetric and Gynecologic Department, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chia-Yi, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan; Department of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan; School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Tsai HT, Hsieh MJ, Chiou HL, Lee HL, Hsin MC, Liou YS, Yang CC, Yang SF, Kuo WH. TIMP-3 -1296 T>C and TIMP-4 -55 T>C gene polymorphisms play a role in the susceptibility of hepatocellular carcinoma among women. Tumour Biol 2014; 35:8999-9007. [PMID: 24903383 DOI: 10.1007/s13277-014-2170-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2014] [Accepted: 05/29/2014] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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The purpose of this study was to investigate genetic impact of TIMP-3 -1296 T>C (rs9619311) and TIMP-4 -55 T>C (rs3755724) gene polymorphisms on the susceptibility and clinicopathological characteristics of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). A total of 759 subjects, including 530 healthy controls and 229 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma, were recruited in this study. Allelic discrimination of TIMP-3 -1296 T>C (rs9619311) and TIMP-4 -55 T>C (rs3755724) polymorphisms was assessed with the ABI StepOne™ Real-Time PCR System. Among women group, individuals with TC or CC alleles of TIMP-3 -1296 T>C gene polymorphism protected against HCC (AOR = 0.35, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.12-0.97; p = 0.04) compared to individuals with TT alleles, after adjusting for other confounders. Also, women with TC alleles and with TC or CC alleles of TIMP-4 -55 T>C polymorphisms had a 2.52-fold risk (95%CI = 1.23-5.13; p = 0.01) and 2.47-fold risk (95%CI = 1.26-4.87; p = 0.008) of developing HCC compared to individuals with TT alleles, after adjusting for other confounders. There was no synergistic effect between gene polymorphism and environmental risk factors, including tobacco and alcohol consumptions and clinical statuses of HCC as well as serum expression of liver-related clinicopathological markers. In conclusion, gene polymorphisms of TIMP-3 -1296 T>C (rs9619311) and TIMP-4 -55 T>C (rs3755724) play a role in the susceptibility of HCC among Taiwan women.
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- Hsiu-Ting Tsai
- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Lee CH, Peng CY, Li RN, Chen YC, Tsai HT, Hung YH, Chan TF, Huang HL, Lai TC, Wu MT. Risk evaluation for the development of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia: Development and validation of risk-scoring schemes. Int J Cancer 2014; 136:340-9. [DOI: 10.1002/ijc.28982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2013] [Revised: 04/25/2014] [Accepted: 05/05/2014] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Chien-Hung Lee
- Department of Public Health; College of Health Science, Kaohsiung Medical University; Kaohsiung Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health; College of Health Science, Kaohsiung Medical University; Kaohsiung Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Science and Environmental Biology; Kaohsiung Medical University; Kaohsiung Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital; Kaohsiung Medical University; Kaohsiung Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, School of Nursing; Chung-Shan Medical University; Taichung Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health; College of Health Science, Kaohsiung Medical University; Kaohsiung Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital; Kaohsiung Medical University; Kaohsiung Taiwan
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- Department of Oral Hygiene; College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University; Kaohsiung Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health; College of Health Science, Kaohsiung Medical University; Kaohsiung Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health; College of Health Science, Kaohsiung Medical University; Kaohsiung Taiwan
- Department of Family Medicine; Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital; Kaohsiung Taiwan
- Center of Environmental and Occupational Medicine; Kaohsiung Municipal Hsiao-Kang Hospital Kaohsiung Taiwan
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Su YF, Wu TF, Ko JL, Tsai HT, Tee YT, Chien MH, Chou CH, Lin WL, Low HY, Chou MY, Yang SF, Wang PH. The expression of ribonucleotide reductase M2 in the carcinogenesis of uterine cervix and its relationship with clinicopathological characteristics and prognosis of cancer patients. PLoS One 2014; 9:e91644. [PMID: 24637958 PMCID: PMC3956764 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0091644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2014] [Accepted: 02/13/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background To investigate the implication of ribonucleotide reductase M2 (RRM2) in the carcinogenesis of uterine cervix and its relationship with clinicopathological characteristics and prognosis of cancer patients. Methodology and Principal Findings The impact of RRM2 on cell viability was investigated in SiHa cervical cancer cells after RRM2 knockdown and the addition of cisplatin, which induces inter- and intra-strand DNA crosslinks. RRM2 immunoreactivity was evaluated by semi-quantitative H score among 29 normal, 30 low-grade dysplasia, 30 high-grade dysplasia and 103 invasive cancer tissue specimens of the uterine cervix, using tissue microarrays. RRM2 was then correlated with the clinicopathological variables of cervical cancer and patient survival. A greater toxic effect on cell viability using cisplatin was reflected by the greater reduction in RRM2 protein expression in SiHa cells. The RRM2 expression in cancer tissues was higher than that in high-grade dysplasia, low-grade dysplasia or normal cervical tissues. RRM2 upregulation was correlated with deep stromal invasion, large tumors and parametrial invasion and predicted poor survival. Conclusions RRM2 is a new molecular marker for the diagnosis and clinical outcomes of cervical cancer. It is involved in cervical carcinogenesis and predicts poor survival, and may be a potential therapeutic target including in cisplatin treatment.
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- Ying-Fang Su
- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- School of Dentistry, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Stomatology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Wan Fan Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yuan-Sheng Hospital and Changhua Christian Hospital, Yuanlin Branch, Yuanlin, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Pathology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Dentistry, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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Chen DR, Chuang CY, Wu BC, Yang SF, Peng YH, Tsai HT. Association of novel gene polymorphisms RRM1 -756T>C and -269 C>A with breast cancer. J Clin Lab Anal 2014; 28:287-93. [PMID: 24578158 DOI: 10.1002/jcla.21682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2013] [Accepted: 08/21/2013] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Genetic variants are reported to play an important role in the susceptibility of breast cancer. Ribonucleotide reductase 1 (RRM1) is suggested to play an essential role in the regulation of cancer development. The purpose of this study was to identify novel gene polymorphisms of RRM1 -756T>C and RRM1 -269 C>A specific to patients with breast cancer and healthy controls. METHODS A total of 833 subjects, including 321 healthy controls and 512 patients with breast cancer, were recruited in this study. Allelic discrimination of RRM1 -756T>C (rs11030919) and RRM1 -269C>A (rs12806698) polymorphisms of the RRM1 gene was assessed with the real-time polymerase chain reaction. RESULTS The adjusted odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were 1.20 (0.71-2.04) and 1.10 (0.65-1.86) to have breast cancer among individuals with CC alleles of RRM1 -756T>C and individuals with AA alleles of RRM1 -269C>A gene polymorphism, respectively, compared to individuals having wild type of RRM1 gene polymorphisms. Also, there was no significant genetic interaction effect on the susceptibility of breast cancer and nonassociation between genetic polymorphisms and clinical statuses of breast cancer. CONCLUSION Gene polymorphisms of RRM1 -756T>C and RRM1 -269C>A may be not an important factor for the susceptibility of breast cancer.
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- Dar-Ren Chen
- Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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Tsai HT, Hsin CH, Hsieh YH, Tang CH, Yang SF, Lin CW, Chen MK. Impact of interleukin-18 polymorphisms -607A/C and -137G/C on oral cancer occurrence and clinical progression. PLoS One 2013; 8:e83572. [PMID: 24349532 PMCID: PMC3862691 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0083572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2013] [Accepted: 11/05/2013] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to identify gene polymorphisms of interleukin-18 (IL-18) -607A/C and -137G/C specific to patients with oral cancer susceptibility and clinicopathological status. METHODOLOGY AND PRINCIPAL FINDINGS A total of 1,126 participants, including 559 healthy people and 567 patients with oral cancer, were recruited for this study. Allelic discrimination of -607A/C (rs1946518) and -137G/C (rs187238) polymorphisms of the IL-18 gene was assessed by a real-time PCR with the TaqMan assay. There was no significant association between IL-18 -607A/C polymorphism and oral cancer risk. However, among alcohol consumers, people with A/A homozygotes of IL-18 -607A/C polymorphism had a 2.38-fold (95% CI=1.17-4.86; p=0.01) increased risk of developing oral cancer compared with those with C/C homozygotes. The participants with G/C heterozygotes of IL-18 -137 polymorphism had a 1.64-fold (95% CI: 1.08-2.48; p=0.02) increased risk of developing oral cancer compared with those with G/G wild type homozygotes. Both sets of statistics were determined after adjusting for confounding factors. Among people who had exposure to oral cancer-related environmental risk factors such as areca, alcohol, and tobacco consumption, the adjusted odd ratios and 95% confidence intervals were increased to a 2.02-fold (95% CI=1.01-4.04; p=0.04), 4.04 (95% CI=1.65-9.87; p=0.002) and a 1.66-fold (95% CI=1.00-2.84; p=0.05) risk of developing oral cancer. However, patients with G/C alleles of IL-18 -137 were correlated with a lower clinical stage (AOR=0.59; 95% CI=0.39-0.89; p=0.01), smaller tumor size (AOR=0.56; 95% CI=0.35-0.87; p=0.01), and non-lymph node metastasis (AOR=0.51; 95% CI=0.32-0.80; p=0.003). CONCLUSION IL-18 -137 G/C gene polymorphism may be a factor that increases the susceptibility to oral cancer, as well as a protective factor for oral cancer progression. The interactions of gene to oral cancer-related environmental risk factors have a synergetic effect that can further enhance oral cancer development.
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- School of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Otolaryngology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Science, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Biotechnology, College of Health Science, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Oral Sciences, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Dentistry, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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Wang HL, Hsiao PC, Tsai HT, Yeh CB, Yang SF. Usefulness of plasma YKL-40 in management of community-acquired pneumonia severity in patients. Int J Mol Sci 2013; 14:22817-25. [PMID: 24256818 PMCID: PMC3856092 DOI: 10.3390/ijms141122817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2013] [Revised: 10/28/2013] [Accepted: 11/12/2013] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Plasma YKL-40 level has been reported as playing a significant role in community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). However, the correlation between plasma level of YKL-40 and the severity of CAP has not been reported. This study identifies the relationship between plasma level changes of the YKL-40 gene in adult patients hospitalized with CAP. The ELISA was used to measure the plasma YKL-40 level from 61 adult CAP patients before and after antibiotic treatment and from 60 healthy controls. The plasma YKL-40 levels were significantly increased in patients with CAP compared to normal controls. Moreover, the plasma concentration of YKL-40 correlated with the severity of CAP based on the pneumonia severity index (PSI) score (r = 0.630, p < 0.001), the CURB-65 (confusion, uremia, respiratory rate, BP, age 65 years) score (r = 0.640, p < 0.001), the Acute Physiology And Chronic Health Evaluation II (APACHE II) score (r = 0.539, p < 0.001) and length of hospital stay (r = 0.321, p = 0.011), respectively. In conclusion, plasma YKL-40 may play a role in the diagnosis and clinical assessment of CAP severity, which could potentially guide the development of treatment strategies.
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- Hsiang-Ling Wang
- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan; E-Mail:
- Department of Beauty Science, National Taichung University of Science and Technology, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan; E-Mail:
- Department of Internal Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 402, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan; E-Mail:
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- School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan; E-Mail:
- Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 402, Taiwan
- Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed; E-Mails: (C.-B.Y.); or (S.-F.Y.); Tel.:+886-4-2473-9595 (ext. 32170) (C.-B.Y.); +886-4-2473-9595 (ext. 34253) (S.-F.Y.); Fax: +886-4-2324-8183 (C.-B.Y.); +886-4-2324-8195 (S.-F.Y.)
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan; E-Mail:
- Department of Medical Research, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 402, Taiwan
- Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed; E-Mails: (C.-B.Y.); or (S.-F.Y.); Tel.:+886-4-2473-9595 (ext. 32170) (C.-B.Y.); +886-4-2473-9595 (ext. 34253) (S.-F.Y.); Fax: +886-4-2324-8183 (C.-B.Y.); +886-4-2324-8195 (S.-F.Y.)
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Chen SC, Ko JL, Yang SF, Tsai MY, Tsai HT, Tang CH, Wang PH. Increased concentrations of plasma growth arrest-specific 6 and its soluble tyrosine kinase receptor sAxl in Taiwanese women with pelvic inflammatory disease. Clin Chim Acta 2013; 426:85-90. [PMID: 24045047 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2013.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2013] [Revised: 08/18/2013] [Accepted: 09/09/2013] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUNDS To investigate the concentrations of plasma growth arrest-specific protein 6 (Gas6) and its soluble tyrosine kinase receptor sAxl in women with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and their association with clinical outcomes of PID. METHODS Blood specimens were consecutively collected from the 64 patients with PID before and after treatment and 70 healthy women in university hospital. Concentrations of plasma Gas6 and sAxl were detected using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. RESULTS The concentration of plasma Gas6 and sAxl was significantly increased in the patients with PID compared to the healthy controls, and then reduced significantly after treatment. Gas6 was significantly correlated with sAxl. When we selected 7.5 and 15.2 ng/ml as the cutoff concentration of plasma Gas6 and sAxl to detect PID respectively, the sensitivities of Gas6 and sAxl were 76.6% and 75.0%. When Gas6 and sAxl were combined, the sensitivity rose to 92.2%. They were not related to the incidences of tuboovarian abscesses and surgery, which were, however, significantly associated with length of hospital stay. CONCLUSIONS Novel application of Gas6 or sAxl in combination had a high sensitivity to detect PID and is important in order to prevent severe sequelae.
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- Shiuan-Chih Chen
- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, 110, Section 1, Chien-Kuo North Road, Taichung 40201, Taiwan; School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taiwan; Department of Family and Community Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, 110, Section 1, Chien-Kuo North Road, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
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Tsai HT, Lee TH, Yang SF, Lin LY, Tee YT, Wang PH. Markedly elevated soluble E-cadherin in plasma of patient with pelvic inflammatory disease. Fertil Steril 2013; 99:490-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2012] [Revised: 09/20/2012] [Accepted: 10/05/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Chen LJ, Tsai HT, Chen WJ, Hsieh CY, Wang PC, Chen CS, Wang L, Yang CC. In vitro antagonistic growth effects of Lactobacillus fermentum and Lactobacillus salivarius and their fermentative broth on periodontal pathogens. Braz J Microbiol 2012. [DOI: 10.1590/s1517-83822012000400019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Chen LJ, Tsai HT, Chen WJ, Hsieh CY, Wang PC, Chen CS, Wang L, Yang CC. In vitro antagonistic growth effects of Lactobacillus fermentum and lactobacillus salivarius and their fermentative broth on periodontal pathogens. Braz J Microbiol 2012; 43:1376-84. [PMID: 24031966 PMCID: PMC3769017 DOI: 10.1590/s1517-838220120004000019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2010] [Revised: 04/23/2010] [Accepted: 06/07/2012] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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As lactobacilli possess an antagonistic growth property, these bacteria may be beneficial as bioprotective agents for infection control. However, whether the antagonistic growth effects are attributed to the lactobacilli themselves or their fermentative broth remains unclear. The antagonistic growth effects of Lactobacillus salivarius and Lactobacillus fermentum as well as their fermentative broth were thus tested using both disc agar diffusion test and broth dilution method, and their effects on periodontal pathogens, including Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sanguis, and Porphyromonas gingivalis in vitro at different concentrations and for different time periods were also compared. Both Lactobacillus salivarius and Lactobacillus fermentum and their concentrated fermentative broth were shown to inhibit significantly the growth of Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sanguis, and Porphyromonas gingivalis, although different inhibitory effects were observed for different pathogens. The higher the counts of lactobacilli and the higher the folds of concentrated fermentative broth, the stronger the inhibitory effects are observed. The inhibitory effect is demonstrated to be dose-dependent. Moreover, for the lactobacilli themselves, Lactobacillus fermentum showed stronger inhibitory effects than Lactobacillus salivarius. However, the fermentative broth of Lactobacillus fermentum showed weaker inhibitory effects than that of Lactobacillus salivarius. These data suggested that lactobacilli and their fermentative broth exhibit antagonistic growth activity, and consumption of probiotics or their broth containing lactobacilli may benefit oral health.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pojen General Hospital , Taipei , Taiwan, R.O.C
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Tsai HT, Yang SF, Chen DR, Chan SE. CCL5-28, CCL5-403, and CCR5 genetic polymorphisms and their synergic effect with alcohol and tobacco consumptions increase susceptibility to hepatocellular carcinoma. Med Oncol 2012; 29:2771-9. [PMID: 22374185 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-012-0189-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2011] [Accepted: 02/06/2012] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The aim of this study was to estimate the relationship between gene polymorphisms of CCL5-28, CCL5-403, and CCR5 to the susceptibility of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). A total of 449 subjects, including 347 healthy controls and 102 patients with HCC, were recruited in this study and subjected to polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) to investigate the impact of these two polymorphic variants on HCC. A significant association between HCC susceptibility and genetic polymorphism, CG heterozygotes of CCL5-28 (AOR=2.35; 95% CI=1.27-4.33, p=0.006), AA homozygotes of CCL5-403 (AOR=5.18; 95% CI=2.25-11.91, p=0.0001), and AA homozygotes of CCR5 (AOR=2.47; 95% CI=1.24-4.90, p=0.009), was found compared with wild genotype after adjusting for other confounders. It was detected that synergistic effect between gene-to-gene polymorphisms increased the risk to have HCC among individuals with CG or GG of CCL5-28, and GA or AA of CCL-403, and GA or AA of CCR5 (AOR=3.42; 95% CI=1.39-8.38, p=0.007) compared to individuals with wild genotypes of CCL5-28, CCL-403, and CCR5. Also, alcohol or tobacco consumption increased the risk to have HCC among subjects with CG heterozygotes of CCL5-28 (alcohol: p=0.001; tobacco: p=0.006), AA homozygotes (alcohol: p=0.0004; tobacco: p≤0.0001) or GA heterozygotes (tobacco: p=0.03) of CCL5-403, and AA homozygotes of CCR5 (alcohol: p=0.02; tobacco: p=0.02), respectively. Gene polymorphisms of CCL5-28, CCL5-403, and CCR5 play an important factor for the susceptibility of HCC, respectively. The synergic effects of these two gene polymorphisms to tobacco or alcohol consumption significantly increase the risk to develop HCC.
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- Hsiu-Ting Tsai
- School of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University, 110, Section 1, Chien-Kuo N. Road, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC.
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Tee YT, Wang PH, Tsai HT, Lin LY, Lin HT, Yang SF, Hsieh YH, Ying TH. Genetic polymorphism of urokinase-type plasminogen activator is interacting with plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 to raise risk of cervical neoplasia. J Surg Oncol 2012; 106:204-8. [PMID: 22354580 DOI: 10.1002/jso.23072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2011] [Accepted: 01/31/2012] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES To evaluate the impact of plasminogen activator (PA) system genes, including urokinase plasminogen activator (uPA), uPA receptor (uPAR), and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) gene polymorphisms in patients with the cervical neoplasia. METHODS In total, 336 blood samples were collected from healthy women and 136 patients with cervical neoplasia to analyze the gene polymorphisms of representative PA system genes. RESULTS There was no significant association between cervical neoplasia cases and gene polymorphisms of uPA, uPAR and PAI-1 genes as well as to the carcinogenesis of cervical if the cervical neoplasia cases were stratified to HSILs and invasive cancer cases. However, we found a mutual interaction between uPA/PAI-1 genes, which women carrying the uPA/PAI-1 CC/4G4G allele had a 1.70-fold higher risk (OR = 1.70; 95% CI 1.04-2.79) of cervical neoplasia compared with those carrying the CC/4G5G allele. CONCLUSIONS Individuals with uPA/PAI-1 CC/4G5G allele were in high susceptibility for cervical neoplasia. The combined polymorphism of uPA/PAI-1 might diminish the ability of PAI-1 to inhibiting cervical cancer carcinogenesis when PAI-1 alone as the role of inhibitor.
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Tsai HT, Su PH, Lee TH, Tee YT, Lin LY, Yang SF, Wang PH. Significant elevation and correlation of plasma neutrophil gelatinase associated lipocalin and its complex with matrix metalloproteinase-9 in patients with pelvic inflammatory disease. Clin Chim Acta 2011; 412:1252-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2011.03.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2010] [Revised: 03/15/2011] [Accepted: 03/15/2011] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Tsai HT, Córdoba JM, Johansson EM, Ballem MA, Odén M. Silica SBA-15 template assisted synthesis of ultrasmall and homogeneously sized copper nanoparticles. J Nanosci Nanotechnol 2011; 11:3493-3498. [PMID: 21776729 DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2011.3609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The synthesis of spherical copper nanoparticles with extremely narrow size distribution by electroless copper deposition on mesoporous silica support is described. The materials were characterized by nitrogen sorption, transmission electron microscopy, x-ray diffractometry and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The copper nanoparticles have a cubic crystalline structure and an average particle size of 5.5 +/- 0.8 nm. The copper nanoparticles are stable, without detectable oxidation or further agglomeration under ambient conditions even after months. These results demonstrate that electroless copper reduction can be conducted and constrained within the mesoporous silica framework, which pave the way for engineered mesoreactors.
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- Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Division of Nanostructured Materials, Linköping University, SE-581 83 Linköping, Sweden
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Wang PH, Ko JL, Yang SF, Tsai HT, Tee YT, Han CP, Lin LY, Chen SC, Shih YT. Significant relation of tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-2 and its combination with matrix metalloproteinase-2 to survival of patients with cancer of uterine cervix. Reprod Sci 2011; 18:798-808. [PMID: 21422052 DOI: 10.1177/1933719111398143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (TIMP-2) has high affinity for matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2). Few studies simultaneously investigate their implication in prognosis of patients with cervical cancer. We used reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemical method for cervical tissues and microarrays to investigate the association among TIMP-2, MMP-2, clinicopathological parameters, and prognosis of patients with cancer. Our results showed that cancer tissues exhibited less TIMP-2 expression and patients with pelvic lymph node metastasis had less TIMP-2 expression. Positive TIMP-2 constellated with negative MMP-2 indicated lower recurrence probability and better overall survival. The protective effect of TIMP-2 expression may overcome the adverse effect of MMP-2 expression in terms of disease-free interval and overall survival while neither TIMP-2 nor MMP-2 alone can be used to predict outcome. We suggest that following patients other than those with positive TIMP-2 and negative MMP-2 expression more closely and intensely may improve their prognosis.
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- Po-Hui Wang
- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
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Lin SSC, Lu TM, Chao PC, Lai YY, Tsai HT, Chen CS, Lee YP, Chen SC, Chou MC, Yang CC. In vivo cytokine modulatory effects of cinnamaldehyde, the major constituent of leaf essential oil from Cinnamomum osmophloeum Kaneh. Phytother Res 2011; 25:1511-8. [PMID: 21394803 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.3419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2010] [Revised: 12/22/2010] [Accepted: 01/03/2011] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to analyse the major compound in the leaf essential oil of Cinnamomum osmophloeum Kaneh. and to examine its in vivo toxicity and cytokine-modulatory effects. The HS-GC/MS and quantitative HPLC analyses showed the concentrations of the major compounds, cinnamaldehyde, benzaldehyde and 3-phenylpropionaldehyde, in the leaf essential oil of Cinnamomum osmophloeum to be 16.88, 1.28 and 1.70 mg/mL, respectively. Acute and sub-acute toxicity tests identified no significant changes in body weight, liver and kidney function indices, and pathology for the mice treated with up to 1 mL/kg body weight of Cinnamomum osmophloeum leaf essential oil or up to 4 mg/kg body weight of cinnamaldehyde. A murine model was established using ovalbumin (OVA)-primed Balb/C mice treated with various concentrations of Cinnamomum osmophloeum leaf essential oil or cinnamaldehyde daily for 4 weeks. The results of tests with commercial ELISA kits indicated no significant cytokine-modulatory effects in mice treated with Cinnamomum osmophloeum leaf essential oil; however, the serum concentrations of IL-2, IL-4 and IL-10, but not IFN-γ, significantly increased in animals treated with 1 mg/kg body weight of cinnamaldehyde during the 4-week period. The possibility that the other constituents act as antagonists of cinnamaldehyde cannot be excluded.
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- Shih-Shen Chou Lin
- School of Dentistry, Chung Shang Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC
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Chang HC, Chen ST, Chien SY, Kuo SJ, Tsai HT, Chen DR. Capsaicin may induce breast cancer cell death through apoptosis-inducing factor involving mitochondrial dysfunction. Hum Exp Toxicol 2011; 30:1657-65. [DOI: 10.1177/0960327110396530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The majority of breast cancer patients are resistant to chemotherapy or radiotherapy due to the down-regulation or lack of caspase-3 expression. Capsaicin was found to inhibit cancer cell growth in caspase-3-deficient human breast cancer cells. This study aimed to investigate the growth-inhibitive effect of capsaicin and its mechanisms in human breast cancer cell lines, MCF-7 and BT-20. The results showed that cell viability decreased in a dose-dependent manner in both the caspase-3-deficient and non-deficient cells through inducing cell apoptosis and arresting the cell cycle in the S phase. Capsaicin significantly decreased mitochondria membrane potential, induced the cleavage of PARP-1, and decreased procaspase-7 expression in both cells. Apoptosis-inducing factor (AIF) was distinctly released from mitochondria and translocated into the cytoplasm and nucleus in MCF-7 cells (52.9%), but not in BT-20 cells (2%) after treatment with 200 μM of capsaicin for 24 hours. Capsaicin inhibited breast cancer cell growth through inducing cell apoptosis and cell cycle arrest in the S phase. This apoptotic effect could be induced through the mitochondrial pathway, and PARP-1 subsequently cleaved by activation of caspase-7. The application of capsaicin in clinical therapy could be useful for breast cancer patients.
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- Department of Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
- College of Health Care and Management, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
- College of Health Care and Management, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
- Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Kuo SJ, Chien SY, Lin C, Chan SE, Tsai HT, Chen DR. Significant elevation of CLDN16 and HAPLN3 gene expression in human breast cancer. Oncol Rep 2010; 24:759-66. [PMID: 20664984 DOI: 10.3892/or_00000918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Cancer development involves the destruction of tight junctions, deprivation of cell polarity, and increased cell mobility. Claudin 16 (CLDN16) is a tight junction protein and plays important roles in the maintenance of cell polarity, cellular arrangement, adhesion, paracellular transport, and ionic permeability of various epithelia. A novel link protein, HAPLN3, functions in hyaluronic acid binding and cell adhesion. Both genes are hypothesized to be related to cancer development and metastasis. The purpose of this study was to estimate the roles of the genes CLDN16 and HAPLN3 in breast cancer. A total of 146 samples were collected from breast cancer tissues and their adjacent normal breast tissues. Reverse transcription and real-time polymerase chain reaction were used to estimate gene expression levels. There were significantly increased gene expression of CLDN16 (p<0.0001) and HAPLN3 (p<0.0001) among breast cancer tissues compared with normal tissues, irrespective of clinical pathological parameters. The absolute increased gene expression level of CLDN16 was significantly negatively correlated with estrogen (r=-0.46; p<0.0001) and progesterone receptor (r=-0.384; p=0.001) staining density. However, a significantly positive correlation (r=0.24; p=0.04) between the absolute increased HAPLN3 gene level and human epidermal receptor 2 staining density was found. There was no significant association between overall survival and the two gene expression levels. The gene up-expression of both CLDN16 and HAPLN3 was suggested to be involved in the development of breast cancer and to be a biomarker and target treatment for breast cancer.
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- Shou-Jen Kuo
- Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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Wang PH, Yi YC, Tsai HT, Tee YT, Ko JL, Han CP, Liu YF, Lin LY, Yang SF. Significant association of genetic polymorphism of human nonmetastatic clone 23 type 1 gene with an increased risk of endometrial cancer. Gynecol Oncol 2010; 119:70-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2010.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2010] [Revised: 06/08/2010] [Accepted: 06/13/2010] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Chen DR, Chien SY, Kuo SJ, Teng YH, Tsai HT, Kuo JH, Chung JG. SLC34A2 as a novel marker for diagnosis and targeted therapy of breast cancer. Anticancer Res 2010; 30:4135-4140. [PMID: 21036732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to estimate the role of the SLC34A2 gene in breast cancer. A total of 146 samples were collected from breast cancer tissues and their adjacent normal breast tissues. Reverse transcription and real-time polymerase chain reaction were used to estimate gene expression levels. There was a significantly increased gene expression of SLC34A2 (normal tissues: 6.71±0.77; tumour tissues: 10.29±0.80) among breast cancer tissues compared with normal tissues. However, there was no significant association between overall survival and the gene expression level of SLC34A2. Moreover, a significant overexpression of CA125 (normal tissues: 7.26±0.62; tumour tissues: 10.51±0.58) in breast cancer tissues and a significant correlation between SLC34A2 and CA125 gene expressions were found. Our results suggested SLC34A2 to be involved in the development of breast cancer; this gene may therefore be a novel marker for the detection of breast cancer and act as a target gene in therapeutic strategies.
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- Dar-Ren Chen
- Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan, ROC
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Yeh CB, Tsai HT, Chen YC, Kuo WH, Chen TY, Hsieh YH, Chou MC, Yang SF. Genetic polymorphism of CCR2-64I increased the susceptibility of hepatocellular carcinoma. J Surg Oncol 2010; 102:264-70. [PMID: 20740585 DOI: 10.1002/jso.21623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to investigate genetic impact of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) and its receptor chemokine receptor-2 (CCR2) gene polymorphisms on the susceptibility and clinicopathological characteristics of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS A total of 446 subjects, including 344 healthy controls and 102 patients with HCC, were recruited in this study and subjected to PCR-RFLP to estimate the impact of these two polymorphic variants on HCC. RESULTS No relationship between MCP-1 -2518G/A gene polymorphism and HCC risk was found among our recruited HCC patients and healthy controls. However, there was a significantly increased risk (AOR = 1.91; 95% CI = 1.11-3.29) of having HCC among subjects with GA heterozygotes of CCR2 V64I after adjusting for other confoundings. There was no synergistic effect between gene polymorphism and environmental risk factors, including tobacco and alcohol consumptions, as well as clinicopathological parameters of HCC for MCP-1 -2518G/A and CCR2 V64I genes, respectively. CONCLUSIONS CCR2-64I gene polymorphism is an important factor for the susceptibility of HCC but it might not influence the clinical pathological progression of HCC, and the contribution of CCR2-64I gene polymorphism on the susceptibility of HCC could be not through the affection of liver injury-related clinical pathological characteristics.
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- Chao-Bin Yeh
- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC
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Kao CC, Chen MK, Kuo WH, Chen TY, Su SC, Hsieh YH, Liu CL, Chou MC, Tsai HT, Yang SF. Influence of glutathione-S-transferase theta (GSTT1) and micro (GSTM1) gene polymorphisms on the susceptibility of hepatocellular carcinoma in Taiwan. J Surg Oncol 2010; 102:301-7. [PMID: 20672314 DOI: 10.1002/jso.21643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most frequent malignant neoplasms worldwide and is the second leading cause of cancer death in Taiwan. Genetic polymorphism has been reported as a factor for increased susceptibility of HCC. Glutathione-S-transferases theta (GSTT1) and micro (GSTM1) play essential roles in detoxification of ingested xenobiotics and modulation of the susceptibility of gene-related cancer. The aim of this study was to estimate the relationships between these two gene polymorphisms and HCC risk and clinicopathological status in Taiwanese. METHODS Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used to determine gene polymorphisms of 102 patients with HCC and 386 healthy controls. RESULTS Both gene polymorphisms were not associated with the clinical pathological status of HCC and serum levels of liver-related clinical pathological markers. While no relationship between GSTM1 gene polymorphism and HCC susceptibility was found, individuals of age <56 years old with GSTT1 present genotype have a risk of 2.77-fold (95% CI: 1.09-7.09) for HCC compared to that with null variant, after adjustment for other confounders. CONCLUSIONS GSTT1 and GSTM1 null genotypes do not associate with increased risk of HCC.
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- Chia-Chun Kao
- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Wang PH, Liu YF, Tsai HT, Tee YT, Lin LY, Hsieh YH, Yang SF. Elevated Plasma Osteopontin Level is Associated With Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. Reprod Sci 2010; 17:1052-8. [DOI: 10.1177/1933719110379270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Po-Hui Wang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, Department of Nursing, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, Department of Medical Research, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, Department of Clinical Laboratory, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan,
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Hsiao PC, Chen MK, Su SC, Ueng KC, Chen YC, Hsieh YH, Liu YF, Tsai HT, Yang SF. Hypoxia inducible factor-1alpha gene polymorphism G1790A and its interaction with tobacco and alcohol consumptions increase susceptibility to hepatocellular carcinoma. J Surg Oncol 2010; 102:163-9. [PMID: 20648588 DOI: 10.1002/jso.21539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to examine the potential associations of two hypoxia inducible factor-1alpha (HIF-1alpha) gene polymorphisms, C1772T and G1790A, with the susceptibility and clinicopathological status of hepatocellular carcinoma. METHODS A total of 449 subjects, including 347 healthy controls and 102 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma, were recruited in this study and subjected to polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) analyses to estimate the impact of these two polymorphic variants on hepatocellular carcinoma. RESULTS G1790A heterozygotes showed a higher risk for hepatocellular carcinoma, compared with GG genotypes after adjusting for other confounders (AOR = 3.97; 95%CI = 1.70-9.22), indicating a significant association between hepatocellular carcinoma susceptibility and G1790A polymorphism. Moreover, results also revealed the presence of synergistic effect between gene polymorphism of HIF-1alpha G1790A and environmental risk factors, such as tobacco and alcohol consumptions while there was no significant association between HIF-1alpha gene polymorphism and clinicopathological parameters of hepatocellular carcinoma. CONCLUSIONS Genetic polymorphism at G1790A of HIF-1alpha is an important factor for determining the susceptibility to hepatocellular carcinoma. The interaction effects of G1790A heterozygotes to tobacco and to alcohol consumption significantly increase the risk to develop hepatocellular carcinoma.
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- Pei-Ching Hsiao
- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Lee CH, Yang SF, Peng CY, Li RN, Chen YC, Chan TF, Tsai EM, Kuo FC, Huang JJ, Tsai HT, Hung YH, Huang HL, Tsai S, Wu MT. The precancerous effect of emitted cooking oil fumes on precursor lesions of cervical cancer. Int J Cancer 2010; 127:932-41. [PMID: 20013811 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.25108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Although cooking emission from high-temperature frying has been deemed a Group 2A carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, little is known about its impact on cervical tumorigenesis. To investigate the precancerous consequence of cooking oil fumes on cervical intraepithelial neoplasm (CIN), a community-based case-control study, which takes all known risk factors into consideration, was conducted in Taiwan. From 2003 to 2008, in a Pap smear screening and biopsy examination network, 206 pathology-verified women with inflammations/atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance or CIN grade-1 (CIN1) and 73 with CIN2-3 (defined as low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (LGSIL) and high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HGSIL), respectively); and 1,200 area-and-age-matched controls with negative cytology were recruited. Multinomial logistic regression was applied in the multivariate analysis to determine the likelihood of contracting LGSIL or HGSIL. The risks of the two lesions increased with the increase of carcinogenic high-risk human papillomavirus DNA load, with a clear dose-response relationship. Chefs were observed to experience a 7.9-fold elevated HGSIL risk. Kitchens with poor fume ventilation during the main cooking life-stage correlated to a 3.7-fold risk of HGSIL, but not for LGSIL. More than 1 hr of daily cooking in kitchens with poor fume conditions appeared to confer an 8.4-fold HGSIL risk, with an 8.3-fold heterogeneously higher odds ratio than that (aOR = 1.0) for LGSIL. Similar risk pattern has been reproduced among never-smoking women. Our findings demonstrate the association between indoor exposure to cooking fumes from heated oil and the late development of cervical precancerous lesions. This final conclusion needs to be verified by future research.
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- Chien-Hung Lee
- Department of Public Health, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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