J Formos Med Assoc
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To evaluate the association between the pulmonary vein (PV) entry site morphology after total anomalous pulmonary vein repair (TAPVC) and postoperative pulmonary vein stenosis (PVS). ⋯ A small PV confluence width is associated with the development of postoperative PVS and recurrent stenosis after surgical relief of PVS. Our results suggest that adequate bilateral pulmonary vein lateralization during TAPVC surgery is crucial.
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Loneliness is prevalent among gay and bisexual men (GBM). This study evaluated the mediating effect of loneliness on the associations of perceived sexual stigma (PSS) and internalized sexual stigma (ISS) with suicide in 400 GBM. ⋯ Intervention programs promoting changes in attitudes toward GBM are warranted to prevent the development of PSS and ISS, loneliness, and suicide in this population.
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Comparative Study
Development of a tool for monitoring the jaw-opening pace and preliminary comparison the pace between young and old ages.
Studies have demonstrated that high-speed jaw-opening exercises are effective in improving swallowing function. However, there has been no objective tool available for monitoring jaw-opening pace. This study aimed to develop an objective tool for monitoring and validating jaw-opening pace and compare it between young and old ages from different age groups. ⋯ A jaw-opening motion monitoring tool with reliable automatic pace analysis software was validated in young and old ages The jaw-opening pace demonstrated a tendency to decline with age.