Chia-Yi Christian Hospital

Comparative outcomes of Bernese periacetabular osteotomy in adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged adults

Aims: Bernese periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) is a well-established procedure for symptomatic hip dysplasia in adolescents and young adults. Its application in middle-aged patients remains debated due to concerns regarding complications and uncertain outcomes. This study evaluated...

Impact of Baseline Synchronous Adenoma Burden on the Risk of Metachronous Advanced Neoplasia

Background and study aim: Individuals classified as “high-risk” at initial colonoscopy face an elevated risk of metachronous advanced colorectal neoplasms (meta-ACRN), but risk heterogeneity within this group remains unclear. We aimed to stratify meta-ACRN risk among high-risk in...

Development of the Screening Tool for Autism in Two-Year-Olds—Brief Form: Accuracy in Detecting Autism in Toddlers

Early diagnosis of autism is crucial for timely intervention, yet existing screening tools are often limited by administration time in clinical settings. This study developed and evaluated the Screening Tool for Autism in Two-Year-Olds—Brief Form (STAT-BF) for detecting autism in...

Tirzepatide Use Is Associated with Reduced Risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Overweight and Obese Adults

This study aimed to evaluate the association between tirzepatide use and the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and CTS surgery compared with both glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) and other anti-obesity medications in individuals who are overweight or obese....

Risk of Dementia after initiation of GLP-1 RA versus long-acting insulin in patients with type 2 Diabetes mellitus

Background Recent studies suggest a decreased risk of dementia in patients treated with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA). In this study, we compare the risk of dementia associated with GLP-1 RA versus long-acting insulin in adults aged over 50 years with type 2...

A Culturally Embedded, Adaptable Cognitive Intervention Activity for Older Adults with Dementia in Long-Term Care: A Mixed-Methods Feasibility Study

Objectives To evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and design principles of a culturally embedded, cognitively guided, modular tabletop cognitive activity for older adults with MCI or dementia in long-term care (LTC).Methods An exploratory sequential mixed-methods study in Ta...