Deduced probable HLA-C*07:359-associated human leukocyte antigen haplotypes found by case analysis of Taiwanese unrelated bone marrow hematopoietic stem cell donors
Conclusion Information on the ethnicity of the C*07:359 allele and its deduced probable HLA haplotypes that are associated with the low-incidence C*07:359 allele reported here are of value to HLA testing laboratories for reference purposes. In addition, they can be used by stem cell transplantation donor search coordinators to determine a strategy for finding compatible donors using unrelated bone marrow donor registries when patients carry this uncommon HLA allele. (Source: Tzu Chi Medical Journal)
Source: Tzu Chi Medical Journal - May 26, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
Successful treatment of a newborn with congenital hyperinsulinism having a novel heterozygous mutation in the ABCC8 gene using subtotal pancreatectomy
Publication date: Available online 27 May 2016 Source:Tzu Chi Medical Journal Author(s): Chi-Feng Yen, Chi-Yu Huang, Chon-In Chan, Chiung-Hsing Hsu, Nien-Lu Wang, Tao-Yeuan Wang, Chiung-Ling Lin, Wei-Hsin Ting Congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) is the most common cause of persistent hypoglycemia in newborns and infants. CHI is characterized by unregulated secretion of insulin from pancreatic β cells. Here, we reported the case of a large-for-gestational-age, full-term newborn that suffered from CHI and developed severe and persistent hypoglycemia at an early stage of life. The infant was nearly unrespons...
Source: Tzu Chi Medical Journal - May 26, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
Appendicular foreign body presenting with appendicular mass
Publication date: Available online 28 April 2016 Source:Tzu Chi Medical Journal Author(s): Andy Shau-Bin Chou, Yung-Hsiang Hsu, Bor-Gang Wu (Source: Tzu Chi Medical Journal)
Source: Tzu Chi Medical Journal - April 28, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
Prevalence of vancomycin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) in methicillin resistant S. aureus (MRSA) strains isolated from burn wound infections
Conclusion A significant fraction of VRSA was found among MRSA strains in this study, revealing the necessity for new and effective drugs against MRSA. (Source: Tzu Chi Medical Journal)
Source: Tzu Chi Medical Journal - April 23, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
Neurophysiological comparisons of subthalamic deep-brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease between patients receiving general and local anesthesia
Conclusion Although the GA group has a lower neuronal firing frequency in the STN during surgery, STN-DBS under GA showed comparable and non-inferior outcomes as compared with STN-DBS under LA. (Source: Tzu Chi Medical Journal)
Source: Tzu Chi Medical Journal - April 11, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
Granulosa cell tumor of the ovary
Publication date: Available online 27 March 2016 Source:Tzu Chi Medical Journal Author(s): Cheng-Fa Chou, Wen-Chih Huang (Source: Tzu Chi Medical Journal)
Source: Tzu Chi Medical Journal - March 26, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
Extraskeletal osteosarcoma in the back
Publication date: March 2016 Source:Tzu Chi Medical Journal, Volume 28, Issue 1 Author(s): Shu-Mei Chang, Chien-Chin Chen, Chien-Liang Fang, Chun-Liang Tung (Source: Tzu Chi Medical Journal)
Source: Tzu Chi Medical Journal - March 16, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
Outbreak of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in an aboriginal family in eastern Taiwan
Publication date: March 2016 Source:Tzu Chi Medical Journal, Volume 28, Issue 1 Author(s): Tao Qian Tang, Ser-Chen Fu, Ying-Huei Chen, Shun-Tien Chien, Jen-Jyh Lee, Chih-Bin Lin Spread of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) strains in the general population presents a serious threat to public health and severely threatens existing control efforts. Techniques such as spoligotyping and Mycobacterium interspersed repetitive units—variable-number tandem-repeat typing of mycobacterial isolates have been employed to confirm familial outbreaks of MDR-TB. We diagnosed and traced four MDR-TB cases in a famil...
Source: Tzu Chi Medical Journal - March 16, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
Microfilaria in a thyroid nodule discovered by fine needle aspiration cytology
Publication date: March 2016 Source:Tzu Chi Medical Journal, Volume 28, Issue 1 Author(s): A. Hakeem, A. Mahmood Filariasis is a major health problem in tropical countries, including India. The disease is endemic all over India, especially in Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Gujarat. A heavy parasitic load may appear in the blood, urine with chyle, and at times in scrotal aspirates. It is very unusual to find microfilaria in thyroid aspirate. Here, we present a rare case in which microfilaria was found during fine needle aspiration cytology of a solitary thyroid nodul...
Source: Tzu Chi Medical Journal - March 16, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
Prognostic factors of paranasal sinusitis with intracranial invasion: A 14-year review of cases at Hualien Buddhist Tzu Chi Hospital
Publication date: March 2016 Source:Tzu Chi Medical Journal, Volume 28, Issue 1 Author(s): Kuan-Pin Chen, Yu-Cheng Chou, Chia-Fone Lee, Tomor Harnod, Shin-Yuan Chen, Chain-Fa Su, Peir-Rong Chen, Tsung-Lang Chou Intracranial invasion of paranasal sinusitis is an emergency condition that requires surgical and medical intervention in order to avoid further deterioration. We surveyed patients at the Buddhist Tzu Chi Hospital (Hualien, Taiwan) who had paranasal sinusitis with intracranial invasion. A total of 505 patients with paranasal sinusitis were surveyed at Hualien Buddhist Tzu Chi Hospital over a 14-y...
Source: Tzu Chi Medical Journal - March 16, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
A deduced probable HLA-DRB1*16:35-associated HLA haplotype (A*11-B*13-DRB1*16:35) found in a case analysis of two Taiwanese unrelated bone marrow hematopoietic stem cell donors
Conclusion Information on the deduced probable HLA haplotype in association with the low incidence DRB1*16:35 allele that we report here is of value for HLA testing laboratories for reference purposes. In addition, it can be used by stem cell transplantation donor search coordinators to determine a strategy for finding compatible donors in unrelated bone marrow donor registries when a patient has this uncommon HLA allele. (Source: Tzu Chi Medical Journal)
Source: Tzu Chi Medical Journal - March 9, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
Pathological findings of ketamine ureteritis
Publication date: Available online 26 February 2016 Source:Tzu Chi Medical Journal Author(s): Jiann-Der Wu, Chun-Liang Tung, Cheng-Sheng Chen, Shu-Mei Chang (Source: Tzu Chi Medical Journal)
Source: Tzu Chi Medical Journal - February 26, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
Pancoast's tumor caused by diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
Publication date: June 2015 Source:Tzu Chi Medical Journal, Volume 27, Issue 2 Author(s): Han-Yi Wang, Jeng-Long Tsai, Chih-Yu Liang, Chih-Wei Hsu (Source: Tzu Chi Medical Journal)
Source: Tzu Chi Medical Journal - February 25, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
Leiomyoma of the female urethra: A case report
Publication date: June 2015 Source:Tzu Chi Medical Journal, Volume 27, Issue 2 Author(s): Cheng-Sheng Chen, Chien-Chin Chen (Source: Tzu Chi Medical Journal)
Source: Tzu Chi Medical Journal - February 25, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
Pauci-immune crescentic glomerulonephritis
Publication date: June 2015 Source:Tzu Chi Medical Journal, Volume 27, Issue 2 Author(s): Yung-Hsiang Hsu (Source: Tzu Chi Medical Journal)
Source: Tzu Chi Medical Journal - February 25, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: research
