BACKGROUND
Variability of oxyhemoglobin saturation (Spo(2)) during sleep has been utilized as a diagnostic index for sleep apnea. Spectral analysis with its graphical presentation, the periodogram,… (More)
BACKGROUND
The identification of acid-fast bacilli (AFB) in sputum or tissue is the definite diagnosis of tuberculosis. However, this method of diagnosis is restricted by certain limitations. The… (More)
Stem cell markers are upregulated in various cancers and have potential as prognostic indicators. The objective of this study was to determine the expression of three stem cell markers, aldehyde… (More)
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE
Interleukin (IL)-17 family members (IL-17A to IL-17F) are appearing to play key roles in host defense and inflammatory disease. Recently, several cytokines, such as IL-6, IL-10,… (More)
The serial or dynamic changes of cytokine levels in severely septic patients, between shock and no shock, survivors and non-survivors are still unclear. Seventy-six patients with severe sepsis were… (More)
Microvesicles (MV) in the blood stream are associated with distant metastasis in cancer. Platelet or endothelial cell-related MV actively participate in thrombogenesis, which is an important step in… (More)
BACKGROUND
Current evidence suggests that obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is an independent risk factor for systemic hypertension. The mechanisms linking OSAHS to hypertension… (More)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE
Binding of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) to microbial or endogenous ligands activates and triggers the associated signalling pathway, which leads to the production of… (More)
BACKGROUND AND AIM
Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) is a microvascular disorder characterized by episodic peripheral vasospasm and ischemia and is commonly found in patients with autoimmune diseases (AID).… (More)
INTRODUCTION
Intravenous hydrocortisone of 200-300 mg/day for 7 days is suggested for patients with septic shock who require vasopressors to maintain mean artery pressure >or=65 mmHg, despite… (More)