Taiwanese journal of obstetrics & gynecology
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Taiwan has a unique cultural milieu and integrated medical education so that is a bellwether for acupuncture research. Pioneer researches here on electrophysiology and neuroendocrine illustrate a crucial role of the central nervous system (CNS) plays in acupuncture treatment. With different frequency of stimulation, acupuncture can elicit different physiologic responses in the CNS and neuroendocrine systems. ⋯ In addition to pain syndromes, Taiwanese clinicians pay much attention to diverse kinds of diseases. This broadens the spectrum of acupuncture trials and clinical application of acupuncture treatment. The exploration conducted in Taiwan leads acupuncture research worldwide.
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Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol · Jun 2012
Case ReportsOsteogenesis imperfecta type IV: prenatal molecular diagnosis and genetic counseling in a pregnancy carried to full term with favorable outcome.
To present molecular diagnosis and genetic counseling for osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) type IV in a pregnancy carried to term with favorable outcome. ⋯ The present case adds to previous examples of favorable outcome in pregnancies with non-lethal forms of OI.
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Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol · Jun 2012
An overview of a 30-year experience with amniocentesis in a single tertiary medical center in Taiwan.
Amniocentesis is a popular and effective prenatal diagnostic tool for chromosomal disorders. It is well-established that the risk of chromosomal abnormalities increases with maternal age; however, other related indications are seldom reported. Herein, we report our 30-year experience with amniocentesis from a single medical center, focusing on the indications and rates of abnormality. ⋯ Both parents with abnormal karyotype and abnormal ultrasound findings are indications for which consideration of further amniocentesis is highly recommended.