J Formos Med Assoc
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To describe the prognostic factors and survival outcomes in patients who underwent orbital exenteration surgery at a tertiary center over a 20-year period. ⋯ We found worse prognosis with positive lymphovascular invasion. Although not significant, malignant melanoma showed poorer survival times compared to sebaceous gland carcinoma. Close follow-up, especially in the first 2 years after orbital exenteration, is crucial to identify disease recurrence.
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Review Meta Analysis
Risk factors and prognosis assessment for acute kidney injury: The 2020 consensus of the Taiwan AKI Task Force.
Risk and prognostic factors for acute kidney injury (AKI) have been published in various studies across various populations. We aimed to explore recent advancements in and provide updated recommendations on AKI risk stratification and information about local AKI risk factors. The Taiwan Acute Kidney Injury Task Force reviewed relevant recently published literature and reached a consensus after group meetings. ⋯ Our meta-analysis found that the furosemide stress test can be used as a prognostic tool for AKI progression and to identify patients with AKI who are at low risk of renal replacement therapy. Factors associated with de novo chronic kidney injury or renal non-recovery after AKI were identified and summarized. Our review provided practical information about early identification of patients at high risk of AKI or disease progression for Taiwan local clinics.
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This study aims at investigating the epidemiological profile of chronic hepatitis C (CHC) regarding hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype in Taiwan. ⋯ The significant differences in demographic characteristics among CHC patients with different HCV genotypes found in this study suggest HCV genotype was highly associated with transmission pattern and may be used as a reference for HCV control.