Publications by authors named "H W Chih"
Purpose: The presence of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in breast cancer (BC) cells has been linked to worse prognosis and may influence response to systemic treatment. We explored the effect of EMT in tumor samples of patients with metastatic BC on disease-free interval and overall survival in those patients receiving eribulin or cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitors (CDK4/6i).
Materials And Methods: Key inclusion criteria included available archived primary BC tissue and, where available, matched metastatic biopsy.
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- The study explored the rise of telehealth services in oral and maxillofacial care during COVID-19 and assessed their potential future use among consultants.
- Data was gathered from 42 consultants through surveys and interviews, revealing that 82% are open to continuing telehealth services, especially those with more experience.
- Major factors influencing their willingness include access to care, challenges in meeting patient needs, and concerns over diagnostic accuracy and post-operative observations.
Background: Parents of children and adolescents with chronic conditions have an increased risk of stress-related mental health problems, and reduced quality of life. Third wave Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions have been shown to reduce stress in this parent population. Studies demonstrate that this efficacy endures when these therapies are delivered online.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The objective of this demand driven research is to co-design an intervention for upper-secondary students that addresses issues of consent and healthy relationships. In this paper, we (university researchers, student co-researchers, school staff), present the engagement framework that has been critical to the project's development and planned implementation.
Methods: An iterative co-design approach grounded in a participatory research approach is currently being adopted.
Background: Among ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients, those with no standard modifiable risk factors (SMuRFs: hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia, and smoking) have higher 30-day mortality than those with SMuRFs. Differences in coronary lesion characteristics remain unclear.
Methods: Data from STEMI patients aged ≤60 years from the Asia Pacific Evaluation of Cardiovascular Therapies Network (Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam) was retrospectively analysed.