J Formos Med Assoc
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The literature emphasizes the importance of matching the demand and supply of endocrinology and metabolism (EM) specialists. This study analyzed the current status of EM specialists in Taiwan. The gender effects on the workplace of EM specialists were also evaluated. ⋯ The female-to-male ratio of EM specialists increased gradually. Compared to males, female EM specialists were relatively younger, and more of them had clinical practice in northern Taiwan. The percentage of IM specialists becoming EM specialists declined in the last 2 years. The equilibrium between the supply and demand of EM specialists deserves further investigation.
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To investigate the characteristics of dysosmia and dysgeusia among patients diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Taiwan. ⋯ Dysosmia and/or dysgeusia are common symptoms and clues for the diagnosis of COVID-19, particularly in the early stage of the disease. Physicians should be alerted to these symptoms to make timely diagnosis and management for COVID-19 to limit spread.
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To analyse the association of thoracic cage size and configuration with outcomes following in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA). ⋯ Thoracic circumference and anatomic configuration might be associated with IHCA outcomes. This proof-of-concept study suggested that a one-size-fits-all resuscitation technique might not be suitable. Further investigation is needed to investigate the method of providing personalized resuscitation tailored to patient needs.
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We investigated whether low skeletal muscle mass (LSMM) defined according to different muscle groups on computed tomography (CT) scans are predictive factors of survival for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). ⋯ LSMM defined by TSM and PM indices are independent predictors of poor prognosis for advanced HCC.
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Comparative Study
Comparison of clinicopathological features and treatment outcomes in aggressive primary intestinal B- and T/NK-cell lymphomas.
Primary intestinal lymphomas (PILs) are rare, and this study compared the clinical outcomes of aggressive primary intestinal B-cell lymphomas (aB-PILs) and T/natural killer-cell lymphomas (T/NK-PILs). ⋯ The prognosis of T/NK-PILs was less favorable than that of aB-PILs. Female gender, stage III/IV disease, DLBCL with IPI scores of 3-5, or tumors in the large intestine were poor prognostic factors.