Impaired lung function is associated with obesity and metabolic syndrome in adults
WY Lin, CA Yao, HCWang, KC Huang - Obesity, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
Objective: Impaired lung function is associated with obesity and insulin resistance. In this
study, we investigated the relationship between metabolic syndrome and impaired lung …
study, we investigated the relationship between metabolic syndrome and impaired lung …
Polymorphism of the angiotensin-converting enzyme gene affects the outcome of acute respiratory distress syndrome
JS Jerng,CJ Yu, HCWang, KY Chen… - Critical care …, 2006 - journals.lww.com
Objective: There has been increasing evidence that angiotensin II may play an important role
in the pathogenesis and in the evolution of acute lung injury. It was therefore hypothesized …
in the pathogenesis and in the evolution of acute lung injury. It was therefore hypothesized …
Using a machine learning approach to predict mortality in critically ill influenza patients: a cross-sectional retrospective multicentre study in Taiwan
CA Hu, CM Chen, YC Fang, SJ Liang, HCWang… - BMJ open, 2020 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives Current mortality prediction models used in the intensive care unit (ICU) have a
limited role for specific diseases such as influenza, and we aimed to establish an explainable …
limited role for specific diseases such as influenza, and we aimed to establish an explainable …
Sonographic septation: a useful prognostic indicator of acute thoracic empyema.
KY Chen, YS Liaw, HCWang, KT Luh… - Journal of Ultrasound …, 2000 - Wiley Online Library
The aim of this study was to identify sonographic predictors of patient outcomes or need for
surgical intervention of acute thoracic empyema. All patients with a clinical diagnosis of …
surgical intervention of acute thoracic empyema. All patients with a clinical diagnosis of …
Role of the renin-angiotensin system in ventilator-induced lung injury: an in vivo study in a rat model
JS Jerng,YC Hsu, HD Wu, HZ Pan, HCWang… - Thorax, 2007 - thorax.bmj.com
Background: Injurious mechanical ventilation can cause a pro-inflammatory reaction in the
lungs. Recent evidence suggests an association of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) with …
lungs. Recent evidence suggests an association of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) with …
Outcome and prognostic factors for patients with non-small-cell lung cancer and severe radiation pneumonitis
JYWang, KY Chen, JTWang, JH Chen, JW Lin… - International Journal of …, 2002 - Elsevier
Purpose : Radiation pneumonitis is a serious complication that develops after thoracic
irradiation. The purpose of this study was to identify prognostic factors for severe radiation …
irradiation. The purpose of this study was to identify prognostic factors for severe radiation …
[HTML][HTML]Impact of corticosteroid treatment on clinical outcomes of influenza-associated ARDS: a nationwide multicenter study
Corticosteroid treatment has been widely used in the treatment of septic shock, influenza,
and ARDS, although some previous studies discourage its use in severe influenza patients. …
and ARDS, although some previous studies discourage its use in severe influenza patients. …
[HTML][HTML]Short-acting β2-agonist prescriptions are associated with poor clinical outcomes of asthma: the multi-country, cross-sectional SABINA III study
ED Bateman,DB Price, HCWang… - European …, 2022 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Background To gain a global perspective on short-acting β 2 -agonist (SABA) prescriptions
and associated asthma-related clinical outcomes in patients with asthma, we assessed …
and associated asthma-related clinical outcomes in patients with asthma, we assessed …
[HTML][HTML]COPD in Taiwan: a national epidemiology survey
…,MC Chan, CCWang, CH Lin, HCWang… - … journal of chronic …, 2015 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objectives To determine the prevalence of COPD in Taiwan and to document the disease
characteristics and associated risk factors. Methods We conducted a random cross-sectional …
characteristics and associated risk factors. Methods We conducted a random cross-sectional …
Increased expression of placenta growth factor in COPD
Background: Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and its receptor may have an
important role in the pathogenesis of emphysema. The effect of another angiogenic factor, …
important role in the pathogenesis of emphysema. The effect of another angiogenic factor, …