A prospective comparison of fungal load in paired sputum and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid for Pneumocystis pneumonia diagnosis: Clinical thresholds and diagnostic accuracy [0.03%]
前瞻性比较肺孢子菌肺炎诊断的痰液和支气管肺泡灌洗液中的真菌负荷：临床阈值和诊断准确性
Pakpoom Phoompoung,Peewara Thampanyawat,Anupop Jitmuang et al.
Pakpoom Phoompoung et al.
Background: To compare diagnostic performances and accuracy of non-invasive specimens and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) for diagnosing Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) in immunocompromised pneumonia patients. ...
A comparative analysis of HbA1c, glycated albumin, and fasting plasma glucose for glycemic assessment in people living with HIV [0.03%]
HIV感染者血糖评估中糖化血红蛋白、果糖胺及空腹血糖的比较分析
Chih-Wei Liang,Shin-Huei Kuo,Chun-Yuan Lee et al.
Chih-Wei Liang et al.
Background: People living with HIV (PLWH) are at increased risk for metabolic disorders, including diabetes and prediabetes. While hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is widely used for glycemic assessment, its reliability in PLWH is ...
Real-world viral effectiveness of two-drug versus three-drug regimens for HIV in Taiwan: Impact of adherence and treatment selection [0.03%]
台湾艾滋病两种药物与三种药物疗法的对比：遵从性及治疗选择的影响
Tien-Heng Ku,Yi-Pei Lin,Chia-Yu Tsai et al.
Tien-Heng Ku et al.
Background: Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is critical for successful viral suppression in people living with HIV (PLHIV). The comparative effectiveness of two-drug regimens (2DRs) versus three-drug regimens (3...
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent STI assays: development, current status and future perspective [0.03%]
酶联免疫吸附法检测性传播感染：现状及未来展望
Po-Kai Chen,Po-Liang Lu,Etsuro Ito et al.
Po-Kai Chen et al.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to pose major public health challenges globally, with millions of new cases reported annually. The asymptomatic characteristic of many STIs makes accurate and cost-effective diagnostic methods...
Late-onset Streptococcus gallolyticus meningitis in a preterm neonate: A case report [0.03%]
早发性肠球菌属溶血性链球菌脑膜炎的早产儿病例报告
Po-Chun Liu,Yi-Li Hung,Chung-Min Shen et al.
Po-Chun Liu et al.
Multiple organ dysfunction score for assessing patients with severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome [0.03%]
发热伴血小板减少综合征患者的多器官功能障碍评分系统
Jeong Rae Yoo,Sang Taek Heo,Misun Kim et al.
Jeong Rae Yoo et al.
Background/purpose: Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (SFTS) is a tick-borne viral disease with high mortality rates. The Multiple Organ Dysfunction Score (MODS) is used for assessing organ dysfunction and predi...
Mitigating unfavourable treatment outcomes and acquired rifampicin resistance in isoniazid-resistant tuberculosis: the role of fluoroquinolone [0.03%]
氟喹诺酮类药物在异烟肼耐药结核病治疗中的作用：改善预后和防止继发性利福平耐药问题
Pin-Hui Lee,Ching-Han Liu,Pei-Chun Chan et al.
Pin-Hui Lee et al.
Background: Rifampicin (RMP), ethambutol, and pyrazinamide (PZA) for 6-9 months were recommended for the management of isoniazid-resistant, rifampicin-susceptible tuberculosis (Hr-TB), but recommendations on fluoroquinolo...
A retrospective cohort study of Mycobacterium kansasii complex pulmonary infections at a tertiary teaching hospital [0.03%]
某教学医院分枝杆菌坎姆斯氏复合体肺病的回顾性队列研究
Yi-Chi Lin,Hsiu-Hui Lee,Chong Kei Lao et al.
Yi-Chi Lin et al.
Background: Mycobacterium kansasii complex (MKC) is the second common slowly growing mycobacterium associated with pulmonary diseases, typically presenting as chronic, progressive respiratory symptoms with structural lung...
Dexamethasone treatment is associated with a higher HBsAg sero-clearance rate in HBeAg-positive patients with hepatitis B flares [0.03%]
地塞米松治疗与HBeAg阳性乙型肝炎患者病情加重后的HBsAg血清学转换率升高相关
Dongqing Gu,Haoliang Wang,Xing Wan et al.
Dongqing Gu et al.
Purpose: Short-term dexamethasone has been used in patients with chronic hepatitis B flares to reduce inflammation in the liver. We aim to identify the potential population that may benefit from dexamethasone treatment. ...
Application of antimicrobial stewardship interventions improves outcomes in adults with bloodstream infection caused by multidrug-resistant Enterobacteriaceae [0.03%]
抗菌药物管理干预措施能改善由多重耐药肠杆菌血流感染成人患者的预后
Bo-Ming Huang,Ching-Lung Lo,Wen-Liang Lin et al.
Bo-Ming Huang et al.
Background: The increasing incidence of multidrug-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (MDRE) presents a significant challenge in clinical settings. We aimed to evaluate the impact of antimicrobial stewardship interventions (ASIs...