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  1. Article: Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Dairy Consumption Trends: An Empirical Investigation of Accounting Data in China.

    Chen, Jianxiong / Yang, Chung-Cheng / Lin, Yu

    Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

    2024  Volume 13, Issue 5

    Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic may have had a negative impact on dairy consumption trends. Many dairy products are perishable and have relatively high income elasticity, causing their susceptibility to market fluctuations in general, including those specifically ... ...

    Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic may have had a negative impact on dairy consumption trends. Many dairy products are perishable and have relatively high income elasticity, causing their susceptibility to market fluctuations in general, including those specifically caused by the pandemic. However, the pandemic has also brought some other prospective possibilities. For example, during the pandemic, people paid more attention to nutrition and health issues and increased the number of meals prepared and eaten at home. In consideration of the particular circumstances during the pandemic, the Chinese government issued several policies to promote the population's dairy consumption, and the Chinese dairy cattle sector actively implemented the policy of "guarantee price, quality, and supply". These factors may have caused the Chinese population to increase their consumption of dairy products during the pandemic. Before the pandemic, the consumption of dairy products in the Chinese population showed an overall upward trend. The question addressed in this study is how has COVID-19 affected dairy consumption trends during the pandemic? This study uses accounting data from the Chinese dairy cattle sector to empirically analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dairy consumption trends through economic theories and translog revenue function. Our study found that COVID-19 increased consumers' consumption of dairy products in China, but those people experiencing poverty may still have experienced inadequate dairy intake. This study has contributed to the body of work in this area in the literature and provides response strategies for the dairy cattle sector and the authorities.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-28
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2704223-6
    ISSN 2304-8158
    ISSN 2304-8158
    DOI 10.3390/foods13050741
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  2. Article: Genetic Diversity and Geographic Distribution of Cucurbit-Infecting Begomoviruses in the Philippines.

    Neoh, Zhuan Yi / Lai, Hsuan-Chun / Lin, Chung-Cheng / Suwor, Patcharaporn / Tsai, Wen-Shi

    Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 12, Issue 2

    Abstract: Cucurbits are important economic crops worldwide. However, the cucurbit leaf curl disease (CuLCD), caused by whitefly-transmitted begomoviruses constrains their production. In Southeast Asia, three major begomoviruses, ...

    Abstract Cucurbits are important economic crops worldwide. However, the cucurbit leaf curl disease (CuLCD), caused by whitefly-transmitted begomoviruses constrains their production. In Southeast Asia, three major begomoviruses,
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-06
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2704341-1
    ISSN 2223-7747
    ISSN 2223-7747
    DOI 10.3390/plants12020272
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  3. Article: Vascularized Toe Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Transfer in Posttraumatic Fingers: Analysis of Prognostic Factors for Suboptimal Outcomes.

    Huang, Chi-Wei / Lin, Ming-Huei / Lee, Che-Hsiung / Chen, Shih-Heng / Hsu, Chung-Cheng / Lin, Cheng-Hung / Huang, Ren-Wen / Lin, Yu-Te

    Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open

    2023  Volume 11, Issue 10, Page(s) e5314

    Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic finger osteoarthritis of the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) is a difficult problem. Over the past decade, we have reported several methods for improving the outcomes of vascularized toe joint transfer (VJT). In this ... ...

    Abstract Background: Posttraumatic finger osteoarthritis of the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) is a difficult problem. Over the past decade, we have reported several methods for improving the outcomes of vascularized toe joint transfer (VJT). In this study, we focused on determining poor prognostic factors which lead to a suboptimal outcome.
    Methods: A consecutive series of patients with posttraumatic osteoarthritis of the PIPJ who received VJT between January 2008 and January 2021 were enrolled in this study. The senior surgeon (Y.-T.L.) performed the surgery in all cases. In this retrospective study, we reexamine the initial trauma-related soft tissue and bony structure injuries of the recipient finger, to assess the baseline tissue quality before VJT. The injuries were classified into five major categories according to their anatomic region. The functional outcome parameters (including range of motion, percentage of use, and extensor lag of the transferred PIPJ) were collected. Univariate and multivariate linear regression analyses were performed using the generalized estimated equation model to identify the correlation between the injury category involved and functional outcome.
    Results: A total of 59 digits were enrolled. Our results revealed that the fingers with previous vascular injury that received revascularization procedures had relatively suboptimal functional outcomes. These fingers had a significantly lower percentage of use both before (β = -0.222,
    Conclusions: Patients with prior revascularization surgery were associated with a poor functional outcome after VJT.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2851682-5
    ISSN 2169-7574 ; 2169-7574
    ISSN (online) 2169-7574
    ISSN 2169-7574
    DOI 10.1097/GOX.0000000000005314
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  4. Article ; Online: Stack versus Te technique for central slip reconstruction during vascularized toe proximal interphalangeal joint transfer.

    Peng, Chi / Lee, Che-Hsiung / Chen, Shih-Heng / Huang, Ren-Wen / Hsu, Chung-Cheng / Lin, Cheng-Hung / Lin, Yu-Te

    Plastic and reconstructive surgery

    2023  

    Abstract: Background: Significant extension deficit is a common problem after a vascularized toe proximal interphalangeal joint transfer. One of the main causes related to extensor lag is central slip deficiency of the donor toes. In our clinical practice, we ... ...

    Abstract Background: Significant extension deficit is a common problem after a vascularized toe proximal interphalangeal joint transfer. One of the main causes related to extensor lag is central slip deficiency of the donor toes. In our clinical practice, we performed both the Stack and Te technique to reconstruct central slip function during a joint transfer. The aim of this study was to compare the long-term outcomes of vascularized joint transfers between these two techniques.
    Patients and methods: From May 2009 to October 2021, 38 digits in 36 patients (28 men and 8 women) underwent free vascularized toe joint transfer requiring central slip reconstruction. Eight and 30 digits were reconstructed with the Stack and Te technique, respectively.
    Results: The median length of follow-up was 19 months (range, 5 to 78 months). The overall median extension lag was 20±20 degrees and the flexion was 80±20 degrees. There were no significant differences in extension lag (25±29 vs. 20±15 degrees, p = 0.281), flexion (75±10 vs. 85±20 degrees, p = 0.13), and range of motion (53±23 vs. 63±15 degrees, p = 0.076) of the joints between the Stack and Te techniques after the transfers.
    Conclusions: From the limited number of cases, both the Stack and Te techniques provided similar outcomes in correcting extension lag in vascularized joint transfers. The Te technique is a simplified and effective method for central slip reconstruction, while caution is advised when using the Stack technique due to potential complications.Clinical question/level of evidence: Therapeutic, IV.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-24
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 208012-6
    ISSN 1529-4242 ; 0032-1052 ; 0096-8501
    ISSN (online) 1529-4242
    ISSN 0032-1052 ; 0096-8501
    DOI 10.1097/PRS.0000000000011158
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  5. Article ; Online: Lambda Repair: A Novel Repair Technique for Chronic Boutonnière Deformity.

    Kim, Bong-Sung / Vasella, Mauro / Lee, Che-Hsiung / Hsu, Chung-Cheng / Chen, Shih-Heng / Lin, Cheng-Hung / Lien, Shwu-Huei / Lin, Yu-Te

    Plastic and reconstructive surgery

    2023  Volume 153, Issue 2, Page(s) 430–433

    Abstract: Summary: Correction of a boutonnière deformity is one of the most demanding challenges in hand surgery. Surgical interventions are usually considered when functional use of the finger cannot be obtained after intense hand therapy. The authors introduce ... ...

    Abstract Summary: Correction of a boutonnière deformity is one of the most demanding challenges in hand surgery. Surgical interventions are usually considered when functional use of the finger cannot be obtained after intense hand therapy. The authors introduce their newly described lambda (λ) repair, which is an easy-to-learn, straightforward surgical technique. The method involves an end-to-side tenorrhaphy of the lateral bands, resembling the Greek λ. Patients who underwent a lambda repair were retrospectively evaluated with preoperative and postoperative measurements of proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint movement. Four patients (two male, two female; median age, 35.5 years) with a median follow-up period of 9.1 months were included. Three patients underwent lambda repairs for isolated boutonnière deformities, and one patient received a vascularized free toe transfer combined with a lambda repair. The preoperative average PIP joint extension lag or deficit was 28.75 degrees and could be reduced to 15 degrees. Preoperative average PIP joint active flexion was 60 degrees, which was improved to 88.75 degrees. No complications were observed. The lambda repair is a new tool in the reconstruction of boutonnière deformity, further expanding the armamentarium of hand surgeons.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Male ; Female ; Adult ; Retrospective Studies ; Fingers/surgery ; Finger Joint/surgery ; Orthopedic Procedures/adverse effects ; Plastic Surgery Procedures ; Hand Deformities, Acquired/etiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-31
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 208012-6
    ISSN 1529-4242 ; 0032-1052 ; 0096-8501
    ISSN (online) 1529-4242
    ISSN 0032-1052 ; 0096-8501
    DOI 10.1097/PRS.0000000000010789
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  6. Article ; Online: Predicting Union, Osteomyelitis, and Amputation Outcomes of Gustilo IIIC Open Tibial Fractures: A Retrospective Study.

    Chen, Shih-Heng / Lien, Po-Hao / Lan, Ching-Yu / Hsu, Chung-Cheng / Lin, Cheng-Hung / Lin, Yu-Te / Lin, Chih-Hung / Yu, Yi-Hsun

    Orthopaedic surgery

    2023  Volume 16, Issue 1, Page(s) 94–103

    Abstract: Objective: Open tibial fractures are frequently encountered in high-energy traumas and can result in significant complications such as nonunion, osteomyelitis, and even amputation. Among open tibial fractures, Gustilo type IIIC cases are particularly ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Open tibial fractures are frequently encountered in high-energy traumas and can result in significant complications such as nonunion, osteomyelitis, and even amputation. Among open tibial fractures, Gustilo type IIIC cases are particularly challenging due to the concomitant occurrence of neurovascular injuries and soft tissue defects. This study aimed to assess factors that affect union time and complications in Gustilo IIIC tibial fractures.
    Methods: Patients who presented at our center with IIIC open tibial fractures from January 2000 to October 2020 were eligible for this retrospective analysis. Patient demographics, fracture characteristics, and the timing, number, and type of surgical intervention were documented. Outcomes of interest included union time, occurrence of osteomyelitis, and amputation. We performed univariate analyses including chi-squared test, Fischer's exact test, analysis of variance, and Kruskal-Wallis test based on the normality of the data and multivariate analyses including Cox proportional hazards model and logistic regression analyses.
    Results: Fifty-eight patients were enrolled and grouped by fracture healing time; eight had timely union (13.8%); 27 had late union (46.6%); eight had delayed union (13.8%); three had nonunion (5.2%); and 12 underwent amputation (20.7%). Nine fractures (15.5%) were complicated by osteomyelitis. Union time was prolonged in cases of triple arterial injury, distal third fractures, multiple trauma with injury severity score (ISS) ≥ 16 points, and increased bone defect length. Additionally, a bone gap >50 mm, diabetes mellitus, low body mass index, and triple arterial injury in the lower leg were significant risk factors for amputation. A time from injury to definitive soft tissue coverage of more than 22 days was the major risk factor for osteomyelitis. A scoring system to predict union time was devised and the predicted probability of union within 2 years was stratified based on this score.
    Conclusion: IIIC tibial fractures involving the distal third of the tibia, fractures with bone defects, triple arterial injury, and multiple trauma with ISS ≥16 points demonstrated delayed union, and an effective prediction system for union time was introduced in this study. Early soft tissue coverage can reduce the risk of osteomyelitis. Finally, diabetes and severe bone and soft tissue defects pose a higher risk of amputation.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Retrospective Studies ; Treatment Outcome ; Tibial Fractures/surgery ; Tibial Fractures/complications ; Osteomyelitis/surgery ; Amputation, Surgical ; Fracture Healing ; Fractures, Open/surgery ; Fractures, Open/complications
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-28
    Publishing country Australia
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2503162-4
    ISSN 1757-7861 ; 1757-7853 ; 1757-7861
    ISSN (online) 1757-7861 ; 1757-7853
    ISSN 1757-7861
    DOI 10.1111/os.13940
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  7. Article ; Online: Effects of dexamethasone use on viral clearance among patients with COVID-19: a multicenter cohort study.

    Lin, Shu-Min / Lee, Chung-Shu / Huang, Allen Chung-Cheng / Chiu, Tzu-Hsuan / Chang, Ko-Wei / Huang, Tse-Hung / Yang, Tsung-Hsien / Shiao, Yi-Hsien / Chung, Fu-Tsai / Chen, Chyi-Liang / Chiu, Cheng-Hsun

    International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases

    2023  Volume 128, Page(s) 257–264

    Abstract: Objectives: This study explored the outcomes and predictors of early viral clearance among patients with COVID-19.: Methods: This study recruited consecutive patients from March 1, 2020 to July 31, 2021. Early viral clearance was defined as having a ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: This study explored the outcomes and predictors of early viral clearance among patients with COVID-19.
    Methods: This study recruited consecutive patients from March 1, 2020 to July 31, 2021. Early viral clearance was defined as having a duration from symptom onset to successive detection of SARS-CoV-2 polymerase chain reaction cycle threshold (Ct) value of ≥30 within 10 days.
    Results: Among the 239 enrolled patients, 54.4% (130 patients) had early viral clearance. A multivariate logistic regression analysis identified that dexamethasone use and day 1 Ct values were independent factors associated with late viral clearance. Patients with mild-moderate severity and who received dexamethasone therapy had a longer time to viral clearance than those who did not receive dexamethasone (17.2 ± 1.8 days vs 12.3 ± 1.1 days, P = 0.018). Patients with severe-critical severity had a similar duration from symptom onset to Ct value ≥30, regardless of dexamethasone therapy (18.3 ± 0.9 days vs 16.7 ± 4.7 days, P = 0.626).
    Conclusion: The study revealed that dexamethasone therapy and Ct values are independent predictors of late viral clearance. Patients with severe disease course due to older age, increased number of comorbidities, and worse clinical outcomes experienced delayed viral clearance.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; COVID-19 ; SARS-CoV-2 ; COVID-19 Drug Treatment ; Dexamethasone ; Cohort Studies
    Chemical Substances Dexamethasone (7S5I7G3JQL)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-13
    Publishing country Canada
    Document type Multicenter Study ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1331197-9
    ISSN 1878-3511 ; 1201-9712
    ISSN (online) 1878-3511
    ISSN 1201-9712
    DOI 10.1016/j.ijid.2023.01.011
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  8. Article ; Online: Comment on: The Comparative Effectiveness of Ciprofloxacin and Metronidazole for an Initial Episode of Pouchitis: A Propensity-Matched Study.

    Lin, Chun-Ting / Wei, James Cheng-Chung

    The American journal of gastroenterology

    2024  

    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-08
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 390122-1
    ISSN 1572-0241 ; 0002-9270
    ISSN (online) 1572-0241
    ISSN 0002-9270
    DOI 10.14309/ajg.0000000000002707
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  9. Article ; Online: Synergistic action of indole-3-carbinol with membrane-active agents against multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria.

    Wang, Tso-Ping / Yeh, Tzu-Hui / Lo, Chung-Cheng / Lin, Kuan-Hua / Huang, Mei-Han / Lo, Horng-Ren

    Letters in applied microbiology

    2023  Volume 76, Issue 8

    Abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of indole-3-carbinol (I3C) with membrane-active agents, namely carbonyl cyanide 3-chlorophenylhydrazone (CCCP) and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) against multidrug-resistant ( ... ...

    Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of indole-3-carbinol (I3C) with membrane-active agents, namely carbonyl cyanide 3-chlorophenylhydrazone (CCCP) and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) against multidrug-resistant (MDR) Gram-negative bacteria and bacterial persisters. The determination of minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) showed that I3C was effective against Acinetobacter baumannii (3.13‒6.25 × 10-3 mol l-1), Klebsiella pneumoniae (8 × 10-3 mol l-1), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (6.25‒12.5 × 10-3 mol l-1), and Escherichia coli (6.25‒12.5 × 10-3 mol l-1). Our study demonstrated that EDTA synergistically enhanced the bactericidal activity of I3C against most MDR Gram-negative bacteria isolates and contributed to an 8- to 64-fold MIC reduction compared with that of I3C alone, yet CCCP only displayed synergy with I3C against P. aeruginosa and A. baumannii. The EDTA-I3C combination also significantly reduced the viable number of testing bacteria (P = 7.2E-05), effectively reduced bacterial persisters, and repressed bacterial growth compared with that the use of I3C alone. Our data demonstrate that use of EDTA as adjuvant molecules can effectively improve the antibacterial activity of I3C and may help to reduce the development of antimicrobial resistance.
    MeSH term(s) Edetic Acid/pharmacology ; Carbonyl Cyanide m-Chlorophenyl Hydrazone/pharmacology ; Drug Synergism ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology ; Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial ; Bacteria ; Gram-Negative Bacteria ; Microbial Sensitivity Tests
    Chemical Substances indole-3-carbinol (C11E72455F) ; Edetic Acid (9G34HU7RV0) ; Carbonyl Cyanide m-Chlorophenyl Hydrazone (555-60-2) ; Anti-Bacterial Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-15
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 632584-1
    ISSN 1472-765X ; 0266-8254
    ISSN (online) 1472-765X
    ISSN 0266-8254
    DOI 10.1093/lambio/ovad093
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  10. Article ; Online: Comparison of Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Hospitalized Patients Infected with the D614G Strain or Alpha Variant of COVID-19 in Taiwan: A Multi-Center Cohort Study.

    Huang, Allen Chung-Cheng / Lin, Shu-Min / Chiu, Tzu-Hsuan / Chang, Ko-Wei / Huang, Tse-Hung / Yang, Tsung-Hsien / Shiao, Yi-Hsien / Lee, Chung-Shu / Chung, Fu-Tsai / Chiu, Cheng-Hsun

    International journal of medical sciences

    2022  Volume 19, Issue 13, Page(s) 1912–1919

    Abstract: Objective: ...

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    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Aged ; COVID-19 ; RNA, Viral/genetics ; Taiwan/epidemiology ; SARS-CoV-2/genetics ; Cohort Studies
    Chemical Substances RNA, Viral
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-24
    Publishing country Australia
    Document type Multicenter Study ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2151424-0
    ISSN 1449-1907 ; 1449-1907
    ISSN (online) 1449-1907
    ISSN 1449-1907
    DOI 10.7150/ijms.76725
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