Zhonghua yi xue za zhi = Chinese medical journal; Free China ed
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Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei) · Jul 1999
Normative data of quantitative thermal and vibratory thresholds in normal subjects in Taiwan: gender and age effect.
Quantitative sensory testing has gained popularity as a tool in the diagnosis of peripheral neuropathies. This study aims to establish normative data of quantitative thermal and vibratory thresholds in normal subjects in Taiwan. In addition, we also examined the effect of age and gender differences on these thresholds. ⋯ The female subjects were found to be more sensitive to warm and cold stimulation in the hand than their counterparts. These results have provided valuable normative data on sensory perceptive thresholds in Taiwanese, which are useful as a tool in the diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy.
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Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei) · Jul 1999
Human recombinant DNA-derived antihemophilic factor (factor VIII) in the treatment of hemophilia A.
Plasma-derived factor VIII concentrates used in the treatment of hemophilia A have the potential danger of transfusion-associated viral disease. The safety and efficacy of a recombinant factor VIII preparation for the treatment of this disorder were evaluated in this study. ⋯ The biologic activity of the recombinant factor VIII is comparable with that of plasma factor VIII concentrate. It is safe and efficacious for the treatment of hemophilia A.