Current research of Assisted Reproductive Technology for women with early endometrial cancer and atypical endometrial hyperplasia after conservative treatment.

As the incidence of endometrial cancer (EC) and atypical endometrial hyperplasia (AEH) has been increasing, and has shown young trend. It is crucial to study the fertility-preserving treatment of endometrial lesions and fertility-promoting protocols. Age, obesity, and irregular ovulation are not only high-risk factors for endometrial lesions but also key factors affecting female fertility.

Trends in computed tomography utilisation in the emergency department: A 5 year experience in an urban medical centre in northern Taiwan.

Background: Steady increase in computed tomography (CT) utilisation in the ED was observed in countries such as the USA, Canada, China and Korea; however, limited empirical data are available regarding Taiwan.

Objective: The objective of the present study is to quantify and compare trends in CT utilisation in the ED over a 5 year period in a medical centre in Taiwan.

Methods: Electronic chart review was performed in a medical centre with an annual ED census of 80 000 patients.

Prognostic factors for survival outcome after in-hospital cardiac arrest: An observational study of the oriental population in Taiwan.

Background: In-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) is a catastrophic complication for patients while admitted in a medical institution. The outcome of IHCA remains poor, and understanding of the prognostic factors for survival outcome after IHCA is lacking, specifically in an oriental population.

Methods: A retrospective observational cohort study of 382 patients with IHCA who required resuscitation was conducted in an urban tertiary hospital in Taiwan.

[A study on the relationship between metabolic syndrome and anterior cerebral infarction].

Objective: To study the relationship between metabolic syndrome (MS) and anterior circulation infarction (ACI).

Methods: 271 ACI patients (166 men and 105 women) who fulfilled the diagnostic criteria of China Guideline for Cerebrovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment were enrolled. 147 control subjects (67 men and 80 women) without the clinical signs of cerebral infarction but with detailed case history, physical examination and CT or MRI were also selected.

[Analysis of the changes in aortic root dimension in patients with anterior cerebral infarction].

Objective: To analyze the relationship between aortic root dimension (ARD) and anterior circulation infarction (ACI) by measuring ARD of ACI patients.

Methods: The ARD of 110 ACI patients (56 men and 54 women) were measured with 2-dimensional ultrasonography during ventricular systole. 66 control subjects (32 men and 34 women) without the clinical signs of cerebral infarction or organic heart disease and cardiac insufficiency were selected after carrying out detailed case history inquiring, physical examination, CT or MRI and ultrasonic examination.