Publications by authors named "Peng-Ru Chen"

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  • - The study evaluated the effectiveness of computed tomography (CT) in diagnosing elastofibromas by comparing its results to histopathology, finding a high sensitivity (100%) and positive predictive value (PPV) of 93.3%.
  • - A retrospective analysis of 54 patients with infrascapular lesions from 2006 to 2018 showed that CT was accurate in 53 out of 54 cases, with only one false positive.
  • - The research concluded that CT is the most practical method for assessing elastofibromas in the infrascapular area, noting no significant differences in occurrence based on gender or sides of the body.
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Background: After initial treatment of prostate cancer, increases in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels commonly signify potential relapse or metastasis. 18F-labeled prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) is considered a promising treatment due to its favorable physical properties.

Purpose: To investigate the diagnostic value of 18F-PSMA PET/CT for the recurrence and/or metastasis of biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer (BRPca).

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Background: White sweet potato (WSP) has many potential beneficial effects on metabolic control and on diabetes-related insulin resistance. The antihyperglycemic effects of Tainung No. 10 (TNG10), a variety of WSP in Taiwan, warrant investigation.

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