J Formos Med Assoc
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To develop a deep learning image assessment software VeriSee™ and to validate its accuracy in grading the severity of diabetic retinopathy (DR). ⋯ VeriSee™ had good sensitivity and specificity in grading the severity of DR from color fundus images. It may offer clinical assistance to non-ophthalmologists in DR screening with nonmydriatic retinal fundus photography.
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To explore unmet needs for inpatient rehabilitation services and assess the relative preference of new technology versus current practice by a structured decision-making model. ⋯ The preference global weights on the needs to integrate new technologies into rehabilitation services aims to improve efficiency, safety and outcome. Further studies are needed to explore the needs from the perspective of the patients.
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Arecoline, the major alkaloid of areca nut, is known to induce reactive oxygen species (ROS) and DNA damage during oral cancer progression. This study aim to evaluate whether melatonin, an antioxidant, supported or repressed the arecoline-induced carcinogenesis phenotypes in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). ⋯ These results indicated that melatonin is a potential chemopreventive agent for betel quid chewers to prevent OSCC initiation and progression.
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The transbrachial approach (TBA) is an alternative method to the transfemoral approach (TFA). We herein aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the TBA for endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) in patients with acute large vessel occlusion stroke. ⋯ The TBA for EVT is a suitable alternative when adoption of the TFA is difficult or impossible.
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The neurosensory disturbance is a common complication following sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO) whereas the shortest buccal bone marrow (SBM) is an important risk factor. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between the occurrence rates of SBM among three skeletal patterns. ⋯ Class III had a significantly higher occurrence of probability (SBM < 1 mm) than Class II. Therefore, patients with Class III were more likely to experience postoperative neurosensory abnormalities and unfavorable split than patients with Class II.