J Formos Med Assoc
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Supracrestal ridge augmentation (SRA) is a major challenge for clinicians. This study investigated the efficacy of a 3D-printed (3DP) hydroxyapatite/poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (HA/PLGA) scaffold as a potential biologic for SRA. ⋯ The 3DP HA/PLGA scaffold maintains supracrestal space and demonstrates osteoconductivity to facilitate SRA.
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Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) results in deterioration of lung function and mortality. Previous prediction models have been designed for severe exacerbation of COPD, leading to readmission. However, these models lacked newly established predictors such as the eosinophil count. The present study developed a novel CO PD-re admission (CORE) score. ⋯ The CORE score includes two novel predictors (eosinophil count and triple inhaler therapy). The model has a high predictive power for one-year COPD readmission.