Epidemiology and socioeconomic features of appendicitis in Taiwan: a 12-year population-based study

KB Lin, KR Lai, NP Yang, CL Chan, YH Liu… - World Journal of …, 2015 - Springer
Introduction This paper presents an epidemiologic study of appendicitis in Taiwan over a
twelve-year period. An analysis of the incidence in the low-income population (LIP) is …

Epidemiology of appendicitis and appendectomy for the low-income population in Taiwan, 2003–2011

KB Lin, CL Chan, NP Yang, RK Lai, YH Liu, SZ Zhu… - BMC …, 2015 - Springer
Background Although numerous epidemiological studies on appendicitis have been
conducted worldwide, only a few studies have paid attention to the effect of socioeconomic …

Late hepatitis C virus diagnosis among patients with newly diagnosed hepatocellular carcinoma: a case–control study

SS Chang, HY Hu, YC Chen, YF Yen, N Huang - BMC gastroenterology, 2022 - Springer
Background New direct-acting antiviral therapies have revolutionized hepatitis C virus
(HCV) infection therapy. Nonetheless, once liver cirrhosis is established, the risk of …

Factors associated with nonadherence to surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma among patients with hepatic C virus cirrhosis, 2000–2015

SS Chang, HY Hu, FS Cheng, YC Chen, YF Yen… - Medicine, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) surveillance can detect the early stage of tumors and lead
to improved survival. Adherence to guideline-concordant HCC surveillance is crucial in at …

Acute appendicitis in patients with end-stage renal disease

PW Chao, SM Ou, YT Chen, YJ Lee, FM Wang… - Journal of …, 2012 - Springer
Background Acute appendicitis in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) poses a
diagnostic challenge. Delayed surgery can contribute to higher morbidity and mortality rates …

Is acute appendicitis more severe in foreign workers of northern Israel? A retrospective cohort study

C Handler, N Weiner, E Meir, O Abu-Hatoum… - European Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Background Acute appendicitis (AA) is one of the most common surgical emergencies
worldwide. It's classified into simple or complicated disease. Due to the high prevalence of …

Is language disability a risk factor for complicated appendicitis? A retrospective cohort study

DÖ Karakaş, M Yeşiltaş, B Gökçek… - Journal of Surgery and …, 2020 - dergipark.org.tr
Aim: Acute appendicitis is the most common emergent surgical disease and complicated
appendicitis is an indicator of disrupted access to healthcare. Language disability has …

Adherence to Hepatocellular Carcinoma Screening Surveillance, Late Diagnosis and Unfavorable Outcomes in Hepatic C Virus Cirrhotic Patients

SS Chang - 2023 - search.proquest.com
Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the leading cause of hepatocellular carcinoma
(HCC) worldwide. After 2009, the proportion of HCC associated with hepatitis B virus (HBV) …

[PDF][PDF] Does Being a Refugee Increase the Possibility of Complicated Appendicitis?

DA Çetin, M Patmano, T Gümüş… - IRANIAN RED …, 2021 - researchgate.net
Background: Refugees may have problems in recognizing their illnesses and accessing
treatment due to communication and sociocultural factors. Objectives: This study aimed to …