J Formos Med Assoc
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Increased intra-individual variability (IIV) in reaction time (RT) is a key feature of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, little is known about neurobiology underpinnings of IIV in ADHD. ⋯ This study highlights that brain regions responsible for the motor, salience processing and multimodal information integration are associated with increased IIV in youths with ADHD.
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To identify the outcome-associated predictors and develop predictive models for patients receiving targeted temperature management (TTM) by artificial neural network (ANN). ⋯ The ANN-based models achieved good performance to predict the survival and favorable neurologic outcomes after TTM. The models proposed have clinical value to assist in decision-making.
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Renal transplantation (RTX) is the treatment of choice for end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). Taiwan has the highest incidence and prevalence of ESKD in this world. This is the first study to illustrate the national registry database of RTX. ⋯ The proportion of preemptive and livingdonor RTX increased but was still low. Despite increased number of commodities in recipients, graft and patient survival have increased recently. Enrolling patients with CKD in pre-ESRD care program was associated with better graft and patient survival.
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The Taiwanese government launched a universal pay-for-performance (P4P) program in 2006 to promote multidisciplinary care for patients with stage 3b-5 chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study aimed to understand the enrollments, care processes, and outcomes of the P4P program between 2010 and 2018. ⋯ The patients in the joining P4P program group were delivered more appropriate CKD care and were associated with better survival outcomes. Polices and action plans are needed to extend the coverage of and enrollment in the P4P program.
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Multimorbidity is a worldwide issue when aging is rapidly. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of demography, morbidity, disability and depression on short-term and long-term mortality for multimorbid inpatients. ⋯ Our findings suggested that gender, multimorbidity, and disability influenced the two-year survival, while depression was the strongest factor related to long-term mortality. Clinicians should notice the importance of integrated approach and mental health care for those with severe disabilities and morbidity.