Publications by authors named "Yi-Hsin Hung"
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- RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics, specifically patisiran and vutrisiran, were studied for their effects on transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CA) by analyzing SPECT/CT imaging outcomes.
- Eight patients with hereditary ATTR-CA were monitored, with one group starting RNAi treatment alongside their first imaging, and another group being on treatment prior to imaging.
- Findings revealed a significant decrease in a volumetric heart/lung ratio in patients receiving RNAi therapies, indicating potential benefits in managing ATTR-CA symptoms.
Racial trauma has long been an issue in American society. Recent incidents of racial violence, including the attack and murder of George Floyd and the rise of anti-Asian hate have garnered significant media attention. People often use social media to express their emotions and perspectives on national events, and it has become a popular forum for posting and commenting on content related to timely social issues.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWet beriberi is a rare but fatal disease in modern society. The nonspecific clinical manifestations, including symptoms of heart failure and recalcitrant lactic acidosis, can prevent timely diagnosis. The use of a pulmonary artery catheter can promptly confirm a high cardiac output state and plays a crucial role in rapidly deteriorating cases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUric Acid and Impairment of Renal Function in Non-diabetic Hypertensive Patients.
Front Med (Lausanne)
January 2022
Hyperuricemia is a risk factor for renal impairment. However, investigations focusing on patients with hypertension are limited and inconsistent. A single-center prospective cohort study of 411 Han Chinese non-diabetic hypertensive patients was conducted in Taiwan.
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- The study examines how lifestyle factors like smoking, poor sleep, shift work, and obesity are linked to changes in white blood cell (WBC) count and other blood parameters among 3189 male steelworkers in China.
- It found that smoking and obesity significantly affect various blood metrics such as red blood cell (RBC) count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit levels.
- The findings suggest that lifestyle choices can significantly influence blood health, highlighting the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle to potentially improve hematological outcomes.