Chia-Yi Christian Hospital

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...