Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA
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The aim of this study was to compare the risk of developing sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) in patients with hypopharyngeal cancer with that in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). ⋯ Radiotherapy in patients with hypopharyngeal cancer did not increase the risk of developing SSHL, but postirradiation NPC was significantly associated with an increased incidence of SSHL.
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Coronavirus disease 2019 has severely affected public health. Under social distancing and lockdown policies, patients with musculoskeletal pain have fewer opportunities than usual to receive routine medical care for pain management in hospitals. Therefore, we provided some suggestions for such patients to manage musculoskeletal pain and techniques that may be performed at home during this period.
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Abnormal serum sodium levels in various diseases increase mortality; however, hyperglycemia depresses serum sodium concentration significantly. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical impact of measured serum sodium levels and corrected sodium levels among patients with severe hyperglycemia. ⋯ Among patients with severe hyperglycemia, corrected sodium level is a better indicator of clinical outcomes compared with measured sodium levels, especially in this population with measured hyponatremia.
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This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence, characteristics, and the awareness status of glaucoma in an elderly Chinese population. ⋯ Glaucoma is prevalent in the elderly population in Taiwan, but the diagnostic rate and disease awareness are low. Since most subjects with glaucoma presented with normal IOPs, optic disc evaluation is critical for diagnosing glaucoma in the elderly in Taiwan.