J Formos Med Assoc
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The Taiwan Pediatric Oncology Group (TPOG) initiated two consecutive protocols for treating pediatric patients with Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) since 1994. However, the results have not been analyzed and reported. This study aimed to investigate the survival outcomes of childhood LCH at the National Taiwan University Hospital over the past 20 years. ⋯ Clinical outcomes of children with LCH in Taiwan was good. The results of this study may help in the better classification of risk grouping for protocol designs in the future.
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Due to the rarity of oral lymphoma (OL), we aimed to evaluate the clinical features of OL and discuss these findings in light of the literature. ⋯ Despite the rarity of extranodal lymphomas in oral cavity, their occurrence may be part of disseminated disease. Detailed history-taking, clinical and imaging examination and awareness of the patient's signs and symptoms are important for early diagnosis and an improved prognosis. The current data form a useful basis for clinical investigation and teaching regarding lymphoma occurring in the oral cavity.
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Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) was widely used in endodontic therapy as bioceramic material. Although MTA has high biocompatibility, it may lead to tooth discoloration. The aim of this study was to investigate the discoloration of two different bioceramic materials and the effects of internal bleaching. ⋯ In terms of visual perception, white ProRoot® MTA tends to cause black and blue discoloration. SavDen® MTA, formulated with calcium lactate gluconate, could be used to reduce tooth discoloration in endodontic treatment.
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The skin sympathetic nerve activity (SKNA) is a new method to measure sympathetic nerve activity by using conventional ECG electrodes. We developed a novel approach to analyze the complexity of SKNA time series under different time scales and showed its prognostic significance in patients receiving critical care. ⋯ MSFA was a significant prognostic predictor for critically ill patients. MSFA adding to SOFA score could help improve risk prediction.
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We sought to compare the diagnostic performances of 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT and prostate/whole-abdomen multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (PWAmpMRI) in Taiwanese patients with biochemically recurrent prostate cancer following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. ⋯ Due to urine radioactivity, 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT performs less than PWAmpMRI on local recurrences. However, it can have a complementary diagnostic role in the detection of lymph node metastases and in identifying non-axial bone metastases beyond the PWAmpMRI scanning field.