J Formos Med Assoc
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Letter Case Reports
A case of sialolithiasis that mimicked temporomandibular joint disorder.
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The anterior-superior movement of the hyoid bone plays a significant role in securing the airway and smooth passage of food through the cricopharyngeal muscle. The hyoid bone can be detected easily with instruments such as the videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS) and ultrasonography (US), which have made quantitative kinematic analysis possible. ⋯ In this review article, we aimed to present the distinct features of kinematic analysis of hyoid movement in stroke, PD, head and neck cancer, and ALS. We also present the possible relationship between altered hyoid kinematics and dysphagia.
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The inconclusive issue of teeth treated with periodontal regeneration and combine with orthodontic tooth movement warrants further investigation and clinical experiences. The objectives of this retrospective clinical study were to analyze periodontal health and stability of teeth with periodontitis under the periodontal regeneration and orthodontic treatment and the timing and direction of orthodontic movement intervention. ⋯ Our study revealed that teeth can be successfully moved following regenerative surgery with good periodontal improvement. Moreover, early orthodontic tooth movement may not jeopardize the regenerative effect, and may have the potential to improve the overall efficiency of the treatment. Besides, moving into the defects can benefit more in probing depth reduction and clinical attachment level gain.
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Observational Study
Characteristics, prognostic factors, and chronological trends of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests with shockable rhythms in Taiwan - A 7-year observational study.
The study aimed to explore the characteristics, predictors, and chronological trends of outcomes for adult out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCAs) with shockable rhythms. ⋯ The incidence of shockable OHCA remained low in Asian community. VF showed better outcomes than pVT. Over time, the incidence of shockable rhythm, BCPR rate and patient outcomes did improve with health system interventions. The number of prehospital defibrillations did not predict outcomes.
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Observational Study
Ranibizumab reimbursement and treatment patterns for neovascular age-related macular degeneration in Taiwan - Results from the 12-month, observational RENOWNED study.
The RENOWNED study investigated the treatment patterns, real-world effectiveness and safety of ranibizumab in Taiwanese patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) treated with ranibizumab 0.5 mg in accordance with the first reimbursement scheme effective from 2012 to 2014. ⋯ Ranibizumab 0.5 mg treatment for 12 months under real-world settings improved visual outcomes in Taiwanese patients with nAMD.