Increased Incident Sensorineural Hearing Loss Among Individuals With Varicose Veins: A Multi-Institution Cohort Study.

Sensorineural hearing loss is the most common type of hearing impairment. Some evidence suggests that sensorineural hearing loss is related to inflammatory, vascular, and hematologic disorders. However, investigation between sensorineural hearing loss and varicose veins (VV) was rare.

Chromoblastomycosis in Northern Taiwan from 2017 to 2024: Unique Characteristics.

Introduction: Chromoblastomycosis (CBM) is an implantation mycosis caused by dematiaceous fungi in the tropical and subtropical regions. It is a neglected tropical disease that primarily affects poverty-stricken populations. Although located in tropical and subtropical regions, Taiwan is a highly industrialized country with an advanced healthcare system that offers a unique perspective on CBM.

The Effects of Negative Pressure Therapy on Hair Growth of Mouse Models.

Negative pressure therapy (NPT) has been shown to facilitate wound healing and promote hair growth in a porcine model. However, there is a paucity of research on the impact of negative pressure on hair growth in murine models. Despite the ability of nude mice to develop hair follicles, the hair they produce is often flawed towing to genetically induced keratin disorders, rendering them a pertinent animal model for assessing hair regeneration.

Risks of glaucoma among individuals with psoriasis: a population-based cohort study.

Background: Psoriasis is a chronic systemic disorder with ocular involvement.

Objectives: To evaluate the risk of glaucoma among patients with psoriasis.

Methods: Participants in this cohort study were selected based on Chang Gung Research Database from 1 January 2003 to 31 December 2012.

Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Platelet-Poor Plasma for Treating Facial Photoaging: a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Splitting Face Study.

Background: As the demand for non-invasive esthetic procedures to maintain a youthful appearance increases, there has been growing interest in the use of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-poor plasma (PPP) for the treatment of facial aging. However, there are few studies directly comparing the efficacy of PRP and PPP for facial rejuvenation.

Objectives: This study aimed to compare the efficacy of PRP and PPP for facial rejuvenation.

Major adverse cardiovascular events in advanced-stage lung cancer: a multicenter cohort study.

Background: Lung cancers are common worldwide. First-line targeted therapy and chemotherapy are both standard treatments in the current guidelines. With the development of new anticancer therapy, the lifespan of patients with late-stage lung cancer has increased.

Risk of osteoporosis among individuals with varicose veins: a multi-institution cohort study.

Unlabelled: The present study showed a significant association between varicose veins and the development of osteoporosis, especially women and patients older than 50 years. Physicians should be alerted to this issue and consider screening for osteoporosis in patients with varicose veins.

Purpose: Osteoporosis might be associated with many skin diseases.

A structured approach with Swiss cheese model to reduce vascular adverse events of filler injections.

Background: Filler injection is among the most popular nonsurgical aesthetic procedures worldwide. Though relatively noninvasive, filler injection can lead to severe vascular adverse events. Even though the incidence is rare, it may cause devastating and irreversible outcomes.

A single session of high-energy microwave axillary hyperhidrosis and osmidrosis therapy: Key pretherapeutic assessment and outcome analysis.

Background: Microwave therapy is used to treat axillary hyperhidrosis and osmidrosis. Even while a "danger zone" has been identified and reports of potential complications from nerve injury have been made, there has been little real-world discussion regarding whether there is any pretreatment evaluation key factor that may lower the risk. Furthermore, the efficacy of a single treatment and the safety of high-energy therapies have not been well investigated.

Association Between Magnitude of Differential Blood Pressure Reduction and Secondary Stroke Prevention: A Meta-analysis and Meta-Regression.

Importance: The degree to which more intensive blood pressure reduction is better than less intensive for secondary stroke prevention has not been delineated.

Objective: To perform a standard meta-analysis and a meta-regression of randomized clinical trials to evaluate the association of magnitude of differential blood pressure reduction and recurrent stroke in patients with stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA).

Data Sources: PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and ClinicalTrials.

Risk of new onset major depressive disorder among patients with varicose veins: A multi-institution database study.

Objective: Varicose vein is a vascular disorder that may cause negative impact on quality of life. However, little is known about the association between varicose vein and major depressive disorder. The aim of this study was to evaluate the risks of major depressive disorder among individuals with varicose veins.