Walking is a popular and easily accessible form of physical activity. However, walking instruction for older adults is based on the evidence gathered from younger populations. This study evaluated… (More)
Promoting the health and improving the ability and confidence of the elderly to live independently can reduce health care expenditures and increase the health of society as a whole. However, the… (More)
Although osteoporosis prevention has been identified as a critical issue for women and the elderly population, some health professionals still misunderstand osteoporosis. Public health nurses (PHNs)… (More)
Diabetes mellitus may cause vascular endothelial damage via endothelial matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2). The role of endothelial autophagy in MMP-2-mediated cell injury in response to high-glucose… (More)
BACKGROUND
Hansen's Disease incidence in Taiwan has declined to the goal set by the World Health Organization. However, this population does not receive adequate attention due to the stigma attached… (More)
OBJECTIVE
To determine the predictors of receiving inpatient rehabilitation during 7 to 12 months after stroke.
DESIGN
Retrospective cohort study.
SETTING
A nationally representative sample of 1… (More)
BACKGROUND/AIM
The matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are important in inflammation and carcinogenesis, and the genotypic role of MMP7 has never been examined in leukemia to date. Therefore, in this… (More)
BACKGROUND
An increased number of emergency visits at the end of life may indicate poor-quality cancer care. The study aimed to investigate the prevalence and utilization of emergency visits and to… (More)
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to observe whether our custom made shoes and total contact insoles can effectively increase the plantar contact areas and reduce peak pressures in patients… (More)