J Formos Med Assoc
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Interfacility transfer (IFT) in Asian communities is seldom discussed. We aimed to describe the characteristics of IFT in Taiwan and to explore the adequacy of care during transfer. ⋯ The patient care during IFT in Taiwan is inadequate currently and should warrant attention.
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Review Case Reports
A case of acquired hemophilia A and bullous pemphigoid following SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination.
Acquired hemophilia is a rare disease resulting from autoantibodies against endogenous factor VIII (FVIII), which associates with bleeding and a high mortality rate. The pathophysiology is still unclear. Recent studies suggest genetic and environmental factors trigger the breakdown of immune tolerance. ⋯ We also discussed the rare finding of concomitant acquired hemophilia A and bullous pemphigoid. Bullous pemphigoid results from autoantibody against epithelial basement membrane zone of skin. In this article, we proposed possibility of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine associated autoimmunity against FVIII and epithelial basement membrane zone.
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This population-based study aimed to compare the accuracy of Rapid antigen detection (RAD) and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assays for diagnosing individuals infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) during the COVID-19 outbreak in Taipei, from May to June 2021. ⋯ Proactive community testing for SARS-CoV-2 infection using RAD tests could rapidly identify and quarantine the most infectious patients in the early phase of COVID-19 outbreak.
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An outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant infection occurred in Pingtung, Taiwan, in June 2021. In this study, we aimed to elucidate the clinical characteristics of the Delta-variant SARS-CoV-2 infection and the treatment outcome of antiviral agents in patients from Pingtung County in Southern Taiwan. ⋯ We demonstrated the clinical characteristics of Delta-variant COVID-19 and treatment outcome of antiviral agents. The risk factors attributed to pneumonia were higher serum AST, ferritin, and LDH levels.
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The beneficial effects of urban open green space on residential health had few investigations in Taiwan. ⋯ Proximity to SPUOS or schools is associated with lower risk of CKD for adults living in the Metropolitan area in New Taipei City.