Abstract Objective This study examined the impact of a survivorship planning consultation (SPC) for patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) and diffuse large B‐cell lymphoma (DLBCL) on quality of life (QOL). We specifically assessed two potential moderators, cancer worry and perceived empathy, of the intervention effects on QOL. Methods This cluster randomized, four‐site trial examined the efficacy of a SPC; physicians received communication skills training and applied these skills...
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Abstract Objective We examined the risk of suicide attempts in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) in comparison with that in the general population and in patients of other cancers (including all other cancers rather than HNC). Methods The definition of suicide attempt here is that an attempt of suicide with or without completed suicide. This retrospective cohort study consisted of 66 931 cases of HNC and individual without HNC from the general population assigned to the control...
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Abstract Objective Illness uncertainty is a significant source of psychological distress that affects cancer patients' quality of life (QOL). Mishel's Uncertainty in Illness Theory (UIT) proposes that illness uncertainty influences an individual's use of coping strategies, and directly and indirectly influences their QOL. This study tested the relationships depicted in the adapted UIT in cancer patients. Methods This cross‐sectional study is a secondary analysis of the baseline data...
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Abstract Objectives The impact of religion/spirituality (R/S) on cancer outcomes, including health‐related quality of life (HRQoL), has been the topic of much investigation. Reports of the opposite, i.e., the impact of cancer on R/S and associations with HRQoL, are few. The current study sought to explore the positive and negative impacts of cancer on the religious faith of survivors as well as the associations of such impacts with HRQoL. Methods Participants included 2309 9‐year...
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Yatan Pal Singh Balhara, Swarndeep Singh, Rachna BhargavaTzu Chi Medical Journal 2020 32(2):198-204Objective: There is scarce literature available on the pattern of problematic internet use (PIU) and use of internet for mental health help-seeking among adult patients with psychiatric disorders in South-East Asian countries. The present study aimed to understand the pattern of PIU among adult patients attending the outpatient psychiatry services at a tertiary care center in India. Further, it aimed...
Tue Mar 03, 2020 00:00
Sung-Chao Chu, Chia-Jung Hsieh, Tso-Fu Wang, Mun-Kun Hong, Tang-Yuan ChuTzu Chi Medical Journal 2020 32(2):175-180Objective: Previous Western studies reported that older (≥50 years) breast cancer survivors with tamoxifen treatment had higher risk of endometrial cancer. This study aims to disclose whether younger (<50 years) tamoxifen-treated breast cancer patients also had higher risk of endometrial cancer and to examine whether sequenced aromatase inhibitor (AI) use could reduce the risk. Materials...
Tue Mar 03, 2020 00:00
Yu-Shuan Chen, En-Yi Lin, Tzyy-Wen Chiou, Horng-Jyh HarnTzu Chi Medical Journal 2020 32(2):113-120Exosomes, 60-200-nm extracellular vesicles secreted from cells, have been used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient or drug carrier in disease treatment. Human- and plant-derived exosomes are registered in clinical trials, but more complete reports are available for human-derived exosomes. Because exosomes act as vesicles and carry cell secreting components, they have been used as drug or peptide vehicles...
Tue Mar 03, 2020 00:00
Vishal Thakur, Jagdish Kumar Gupta, Archit GuptaTzu Chi Medical Journal 2020 32(2):219-221Acute pseudo-obstruction of the colon is known as Ogilvie syndrome (OS). There are varied causes of OS. Myxedema ileus (MI) as a cause of acute pseudo-obstruction is rare. Surgery in cases of MI is reserved only in cases of cecal distension of >12 cm, bowel ischemia, and perforated bowel. We present a rare case of a 71-year-old female who was operated for abdominal compartment syndrome secondary to MI.
Tue Mar 03, 2020 00:00
Yuan-Hong Jiang, Sheng-Fu Chen, Hann-Chorng KuoTzu Chi Medical Journal 2020 32(2):121-130Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are complicated and cannot be used alone to diagnose lower urinary tract dysfunctions (LUTDs) and guide treatment. Patients with bladder outlet obstruction (BOO), impaired detrusor contractility, and hypersensitive bladder might present with voiding predominant symptoms, whereas patients with detrusor overactivity (DO), dysfunctional voiding, or BOO might also present with...
Tue Mar 03, 2020 00:00
Chu-Yen Cheng, Chia-Chou YehTzu Chi Medical Journal 2020 32(2):186-192Objective: To investigate the mechanism of the adaptive effect of two compounds in Lonicerae japonica flos (LJF), luteolin (LUT) and chlorogenic acid (CGA), on the expression of interleukin (IL) IL-10 and IL-6. Materials and Methods: RAW264.7 cells receiving lipopolysaccharide (LPS) were pretreated with CGA and LJF. The expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and IL-10 was evaluated by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction....
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Chih-Wei Tseng, Felix W Leung, Yu-Hsi HsiehaTzu Chi Medical Journal 2020 32(2):131-136The high incidence of colorectal cancer and the occurrence of interval cancers after screening colonoscopy support the need to develop methods to increase adenoma detection rate (ADR). This review focuses on the importance of ADR and the impact of new techniques on ADR based on meta-analysis data. The low-cost interventions (such as water-aided colonoscopy, second observation, and dynamic position change) were effective...
Tue Mar 03, 2020 00:00
May Honey Ohn, Khin-Maung OhnTzu Chi Medical Journal 2020 32(2):211-215Objective: The successful application of gamification in different educational settings shows that the use of gamification in medical education may be an effective solution. Even though many studies have been conducted to investigate the efficacy of the integration of gamification to different education curriculums, few studies have examined the reactions, behaviors, and attitudes of learners toward the use of gamification in...
Tue Mar 03, 2020 00:00
Tzong-Shi Wang, Wen-Hsin Tsai, Li-Ping Tsai, Shi-Bing WongTzu Chi Medical Journal 2020 32(2):137-144Angelman syndrome (AS) and Prader–Willi syndrome (PWS) are considered sister imprinting disorders. Although both AS and PWS congenital neurodevelopmental disorders have chromosome 15q11.3-q13 dysfunction, their molecular mechanisms differ owing to genomic imprinting, which results in different parent-of-the-origin gene expressions. Recently, several randomized controlled trials have been proceeded...
Tue Mar 03, 2020 00:00
Rupendra Shrestha, Yao-Tseng Wen, Rong-Kung TsaiTzu Chi Medical Journal 2020 32(2):101-112 The visual impairment associated with inherited retinal degeneration and age-related degeneration of photoreceptors is causing substantial challenges in finding effective therapies. However, induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived therapeutic cells such as photoreceptor and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells provide the ultimate options in the rescue of lost photoreceptors to improve the visual function...
Tue Mar 03, 2020 00:00
Chun-Yao Chen, Kai-Chieh Hsu, Hsuan-Yu Yeh, Han-Chen HoTzu Chi Medical Journal 2020 32(2):145-153Objective: Mucus provides a protective barrier separating sensitive epithelial surfaces from the outside world. The mouse colonic mucus is organized as a bacteria-free inner layer and a bacteria-colonized outer layer. Antibiotic treatments are known to disturb gut microbiota, but their effect on the mucosal barrier is rarely discussed. The aim was to evaluate and visualize the impact of antibiotics on...
Tue Mar 03, 2020 00:00
Chin-Chen Wen, Shao-Yin ChuTzu Chi Medical Journal 2020 32(2):181-184Objective: To elucidate how parenting stress influence depressive symptoms in the family caregivers of children with genetic or rare diseases by examining the mediation effects of coping strategies (problem-focused, emotion-focused, and dysfunctional coping) and self-esteem. Materials and Methods: In total, 100 family caregivers were recruited and administered a questionnaire assessing demographics and study measures. We used the...
Tue Mar 03, 2020 00:00
Wen-Lin Su, Yu-Ya Weng, Wen-Hsin Huang, Hao-Ai Shui, Tz-Chong ChouTzu Chi Medical Journal 2020 32(2):154-161Objective: In the present study, we investigated the effects of dextromethorphan (DM) and its metabolites, including dextrorphan (LK2), 3-methoxymorphinan (LK3), and 3-hydroxymorphinan (LK4), on platelet aggregationin vitro and the inflammatory pain caused by carrageenan in rats, and their underlying mechanisms. Materials and Methods: Rabbit platelets were pretreated with DM or its metabolites...
Tue Mar 03, 2020 00:00
Chien-Yu Lin, Shu-Fen Yang, Yu-Ling Ho, Cheng-Mao HoTzu Chi Medical Journal 2020 32(2):193-197Objective: Breast cancer is one of the most common malignancies and a leading cause of cancer-related death in women worldwide. Both hormone-related factors and genetic aberrations could cause breast cancer. We investigated copy number alternations (CNAs) on four breast cancer-susceptible loci, namely 2q35-rs13387042, 3p24-rs4973768, 17q23-rs6504950, and fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2)-rs2981578,...
Tue Mar 03, 2020 00:00
Jui-Hsing Wang, Shu-Ying Tseng, Kwong-Chung TungTzu Chi Medical Journal 2020 32(2):162-166Objective: Shewanella xiamenensis is an emerging zoonotic pathogen commonly found in aquatic ecosystem. Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) and (CRISPR)-associated gene systems act as adaptive immune system of prokaryotes. Recently, growing evidence suggested their role in bacterial virulence and resistance. Despite its medical importance, little is known about the genomic characteristics...
Tue Mar 03, 2020 00:00
Reema Talat Ayesha, Balaji Pachipulusu, Poornima GovindarajuTzu Chi Medical Journal 2020 32(2):205-210 Objectives: To avoid anatomical and functional damage to mandibular interforaminal region during surgeries, it is necessary to detect the existence of mandibular incisive canal (MIC) and its proximity to adjacent structures. This study was aimed to evaluate the prevalence of MIC and its proximity to adjacent structures among Indian population. Materials and Methods: The images of 80 subjects with...
Tue Mar 03, 2020 00:00
Rupinder Kaur Brar, PS Shaiji, Sahil SehgalTzu Chi Medical Journal 2020 32(2):167-170Objectives: Rhesus (Rh) blood group with variable expression of D antigen is one of the complex systems in immunohematology. Weak D antigen is a phenotype where the D antigen is weakly expressed on red blood cells, and this antigen cannot be detected by routine methods. This study was conducted to determine the frequency of Rh D negativity and weak D antigen among healthy blood donors and to review the clinical significance...
Tue Mar 03, 2020 00:00
Maureen P TiggaTzu Chi Medical Journal 2020 32(2):216-218Herlyn–Werner–Wunderlich syndrome (HWWS) is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by uterus didelphys with blind hemivagina and ipsilateral renal agenesis. Usually, such patients present with dysmenorrhea shortly after menarche, increasing pelvic pain and a palpable mass due to the obstructed hemivagina. Interestingly in the present case, the patient had her menarche seven years ago, but dysmenorrhea started only 1-year back. She never sought...
Tue Mar 03, 2020 00:00
Madhumita Mukherjee, Manas Pratim RoyTzu Chi Medical Journal 2020 32(2):171-174Objective: Institutional delivery (ID) plays a vital role for determining the outcome of pregnancy and ensuring care to mother and newborn. The present study aims to find out the correlates of ID from the eastern part of India. Materials and Methods: Data from National Family Health Survey 4 were analyzed for three states – Bihar, West Bengal, and Jharkhand, keeping district as a unit of analysis. Correlation and regression...
Tue Mar 03, 2020 00:00
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Sustainability, Vol. 12, Pages 1946: Optimization of Green Fresh Food Logistics with Heterogeneous Fleet Vehicle Route Problem by Improved Genetic Algorithm Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su12051946 Authors: Danlian Li Qian Cao Min Zuo Fei Xu In order to reduce the distribution cost of fresh food logistics and achieve the goal of green distribution at the same time, the Green Fresh Food Logistics with Heterogeneous Fleet Vehicle Route Problem (GFLHF-VRP) model is established....
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Children, Vol. 7, Pages 18: A Non-Invasive Investigation into the Prevalence of Higher than Normal Blood Pressure, Hypertension and the Association between Blood Pressure and Body Weight in Male and Female Adolescents in the Polokwane Local Municipality, Limpopo-South Africa: A Cross-Sectional Study Children doi: 10.3390/children7030018 Authors: Thato Tshepo Raphadu Marlise Van Staden Winnie Maletladi Dibakwane Kotsedi Daniel Monyeki Background: Hypertension (HT) is...
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Nutrients, Vol. 12, Pages 687: Pituitary Glycoprotein Hormones in Human Milk before and after Pasteurization or Refrigeration Nutrients doi: 10.3390/nu12030687 Authors: Réka A. Vass Robert D. Roghair Edward F. Bell Tarah T. Colaizy Karen J. Johnson Mendi L. Schmelzel Jacky R. Walker Tibor Ertl Our aims were to investigate the presence of pituitary glycoprotein hormones in preterm and donor milk, and to examine the effects of Holder pasteurization and...
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Plants, Vol. 9, Pages 321: Some Urea Derivatives Positively Affect Adventitious Root Formation: Old Concepts and the State of the Art Plants doi: 10.3390/plants9030321 Authors: Ricci Ada Rolli Enrico The success of vegetative propagation programmes strongly depends on adventitious rooting, a postembryonic developmental process whereby new roots can be induced from differentiated cells in positions where normally they do not arise. This auxin-dependent organogenesis has been...
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JMSE, Vol. 8, Pages 170: Pore Size Changes in Marine Soft Soil under Various Freezing Conditions Journal of Marine Science and Engineering doi: 10.3390/jmse8030170 Authors: Bowen Kong Fan Xia Bingqi Yu Tangdai Xia Zhi Ding Artificial freezing methods can help highlight the mechanical properties of marine clay. The construction of cross passages in metro tunnels employs the freezing method. Freeze–thaw circulation, which is part of the process, affects the...
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IJMS, Vol. 21, Pages 1738: APP Maturation and Intracellular Localization Are Controlled by a Specific Inhibitor of 37/67 kDa Laminin-1 Receptor in Neuronal Cells International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms21051738 Authors: Antaripa Bhattacharya Adriana Limone Filomena Napolitano Carmen Cerchia Silvia Parisi Giuseppina Minopoli Nunzia Montuori Antonio Lavecchia Daniela Sarnataro Amyloid precursor protein (APP) is processed along both...
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Energies, Vol. 13, Pages 1152: Adaptive Droop Gain-Based Event-Triggered Consensus Reactive Power Sharing in Microgrids Energies doi: 10.3390/en13051152 Authors: Xiong Li Wang Huang Wang This paper proposes an adaptive droop gain-based consensus approach for reactive power sharing in microgrids (MGs) with the event triggered communication protocol (ETCP). A multi-agent system-based network is constructed to establish the communication with distributed generators...
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Energies, Vol. 13, Pages 1148: Application of a Model-Based Controller for Improving Internal Combustion Engines Fuel Economy Energies doi: 10.3390/en13051148 Authors: Castiglione Morrone Falbo Perrone Bova Improvements in internal combustion engine efficiency can be achieved with proper thermal management. In this work, a simulation tool for the preliminary analysis of the engine cooling control is developed and a model-based controller, which enforces the...
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Biomimetics, Vol. 5, Pages 9: The Ground Effect in Anguilliform Swimming Biomimetics doi: 10.3390/biomimetics5010009 Authors: Uchenna E Ogunka Mohsen Daghooghi Amir M Akbarzadeh Iman Borazjani Some anguilliform swimmers such as eels and lampreys swim near the ground, which has been hypothesized to have hydrodynamic benefits. To investigate whether swimming near ground has hydrodynamics benefits, two large-eddy simulations of a self-propelled anguilliform swimmer are...
Tue Mar 03, 2020 02:00
IJMS, Vol. 21, Pages 1739: Transient Receptor Potential Canonical (TRPC) Channels as Modulators of Migration and Invasion International Journal of Molecular Sciences doi: 10.3390/ijms21051739 Authors: Muhammad Yasir Asghar Kid Törnquist Calcium (Ca2+) is perhaps the most versatile signaling molecule in cells. Ca2+ regulates a large number of key events in cells, ranging from gene transcription, motility, and contraction, to energy production and channel gating. To accomplish...
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Energies, Vol. 13, Pages 1151: The Influence of the Injected Water on the Underground Coalbed Methane Extraction Energies doi: 10.3390/en13051151 Authors: Yanbao Liu Zhigang Zhang Wei Xiong Kai Shen Quanbin Ba The increasing demand on coal production has led to the gradually increase of mining depth and more high methane mines, which bring difficulties in terms of coalbed methane (CBM) extraction. Hydraulic fracturing is widely applied to improve the production of...
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Energies, Vol. 13, Pages 1150: Experimentally Measured Thermal Masses of Adsorption Heat Exchangers Energies doi: 10.3390/en13051150 Authors: Kyle R. Gluesenkamp Andrea Frazzica Andreas Velte Steven Metcalf Zhiyao Yang Mina Rouhani Corey Blackman Ming Qu Eric Laurenz Angeles Rivero-Pacho Sam Hinmers Robert Critoph Majid Bahrami Gerrit Füldner Ingemar Hallin The thermal masses of components influence the performance of many...
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Energies, Vol. 13, Pages 1149: Predicting Frequency, Time-To-Repair and Costs of Wind Turbine Failures Energies doi: 10.3390/en13051149 Authors: Samet Ozturk Vasilis Fthenakis Operation and maintenance (O&M) costs, and associated uncertainty, for wind turbines (WTs) is a significant burden for wind farm operators. Many wind turbine failures are unpredictable while causing loss of energy production, and may also cause loss of asset. This study utilized 753 O&M...
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Energies, Vol. 13, Pages 1147: A Review on the Potential of Forest Biomass for Bioenergy in Australia Energies doi: 10.3390/en13051147 Authors: Sam Van Holsbeeck Mark Brown Sanjeev Kumar Srivastava Mohammad Reza Ghaffariyan The use of forest biomass for bioenergy in Australia represents only 1% of total energy production but is being recognized for having the potential to deliver low-cost and low-emission, renewable energy solutions. This review addresses the potential...
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