February 2021   Volume 84   Issue 2

EDITORIALS

• Immunotherapy for hepatocellular carcinoma: The challenge of biomarker studies
  I-Cheng Lee
  J Chin Med Assoc 2021; 84: 121-122.     Full Text [PDF]
• Sialylated autoantibodies involved in disease activity of rheumatoid arthritis
  Fa-Kung Lee, Wen-Ling Lee, Peng-Hui Wang
  J Chin Med Assoc 2021; 84: 123-124.     Full Text [PDF]

REVIEW

• Application of masticatory control in dental treatment for elderly individuals
  Ta-Chung Chen, Dong-Hui Cheng, Ming-Lun Hsu, Yen-Ping Lei
  J Chin Med Assoc 2021; 84: 125-128.     Full Text [PDF]

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

• The association of transporter ABCC2 (MRP2) genetic variation and drug-induced hyperbilirubinemia
  Yi-Shin Huang, Tien-En Chang, Chin-Lin Perng, Yi-Hsiang Huang
  J Chin Med Assoc 2021; 84: 129-135.     Full Text [PDF]
• The role of albumin–bilirubin grade in determining the outcomes of patients with very early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma
  Chung-Yu Chang, Cheng-Yi Wei, Ping-Hsien Chen, Ming-Chih Hou, Yee Chao, Gar-Yang Chau, Rheun-Chuan Lee, Yi-Hsiang Huang, Yu-Hui Su, Jaw-Ching Wu, Chien-Wei Su
  J Chin Med Assoc 2021; 84: 136-143.     Full Text [PDF]
• Potential of circulating immune cells as biomarkers of nivolumab treatment efficacy for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma
  Yi-Ping Hung, Yu-Yun Shao, Jan-Mou Lee, Chiun Hsu, Chih-Hung Hsu, Muh-Hwa Yang, Yee Chao
  J Chin Med Assoc 2021; 84: 144-150.     Full Text [PDF]
• The clinical manifestations and interval changes of reverse-transcriptase quantitative polymerase chain reactions among different specimens of coronavirus disease 2019 patients
  Po-Liang Chen, Yi-Han Hsiao, Chien Chuang, Jia-Yih Feng, Hsiang-Ling Ho, Yi-Tsung Lin, Su-Jung Chen, Shiang-Fen Huang, Hsin-Pai Chen, Teh-Ying Chou, Yuh-Min Chen, Fu-Der Wang
  J Chin Med Assoc 2021; 84: 151-157.     Full Text [PDF]
• Concordance analysis of intrapartum cardiotocography between physicians and artificial intelligence-based technique using modified one-dimensional fully convolutional networks
  Li-Chun Liu, Ya-Hui Tsai, Yu-Ching Chou, Ying-Chun Jheng, Chi-Kang Lin, Ning-Yuan Lyu, Yueh Chien, Yi-Pin Yang, Kao-Jung Chang, Keng-Hao Chang, Yi-Liang Lee, Peng-Hui Wang, Ta-Wei Chu, Cheng-Chang Chang
  J Chin Med Assoc 2021; 84: 158-164.     Full Text [PDF]
• Growth hormone control and cardiovascular function in patients with acromegaly
  Yi-Chun Lin, Wen-Chung Yu, Chin-Sung Kuo, Harn-Shen Chen
  J Chin Med Assoc 2021; 84: 165-170.     Full Text [PDF]
• The precaution strategy toward the COVID-19 pandemic in the operating room of a tertiary hospital in Taiwan
  Jung-Jyh Hung, Fu-Der Wang, Hsu Ma, Mei-Yung Tsou, Hung-Da Dai, Yi-Han Lin, Wei-Ming Chen, Chin-Su Liu
  J Chin Med Assoc 2021; 84: 171-176.     Full Text [PDF]
• Nanodiamond-based microRNA delivery system promotes pluripotent stem cells toward myocardiogenic reprogramming
  Chao-Yu Liu, Ming-Cheng Lee, Heng-Fu Lin, Yi-Ying Lin, Wei-Yi Lai, Yueh Chien, Teh-Ia Huo, Wen-Liang Lo, Yuan-Tzu Lan, Yi-Wei Chen, Pin-I Huang, Yong-Yang Liu, Meng-Yin Yang
  J Chin Med Assoc 2021; 84: 177-182.     Full Text [PDF]
• Role-play of real patients improves the clinical performance of medical students
  Ling-Ju Huang, Hui-Chun Huang, Chiao-Lin Chuang, Shu-Luen Chang, Hung-Cheng Tsai, Dai-Yin Lu, Ying-Ying Yang, Ching-Chih Chang, Hui-Chi Hsu, Fa-Yauh Lee
  J Chin Med Assoc 2021; 84: 183-190.     Full Text [PDF]
• Prevention of eyelid malposition by three-step supporting technique in the transcutaneous lower blepharoplasty
  Xiao-Gen Hu, Yang Zhou, Kai Ji
  J Chin Med Assoc 2021; 84: 191-196.     Full Text [PDF]
• Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the use of advance care planning services within the veterans administration system in Taiwan
  Ming-Hwai Lin, Jo-Lan Hsu, Tzeng-Ji Chen, Shinn-Jang Hwang
  J Chin Med Assoc 2021; 84: 197-202.     Full Text [PDF]
• Role of the kisspeptin/KISS1 receptor system in the testicular development of mice
  Chi-Ming Chiang, Hsin-Yi Chiu, De-Shien Jong, Leang-Shin Wu, Yue-Jia Lee, Chih-Hsien Chiu
  J Chin Med Assoc 2021; 84: 203-211.     Full Text [PDF]
• A systematic review of the methodology of sonographic assessment of upper limb activities–associated carpal tunnel syndrome
  Sze Wah Fong, Bosco Wang Fung Liu, Chun Lok Sin, King Sang Lee, Tsun Ming Wong, Ka Sin Choi, Yi-Ping Yang, Yi-Ying Lin, Yueh Chien, Yih-Wen Tarng, Cheng-Fong Chen, Liang-Ting Lin
  J Chin Med Assoc 2021; 84: 212-220.     Full Text [PDF]
• Mandibular advancement devices shorten desaturation duration in patients at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome during intravenous propofol sedation in the decubitus position
  Chi Chang, Yu-Ting Hsu, Chien-Kun Ting, Mei-Yung Tsou, Wei-Nung Teng
  J Chin Med Assoc 2021; 84: 221-226.     Full Text [PDF]
• Knowledge, attitude, and barriers regarding prescribing long-term opioids among Taiwan physicians treating officially registered patients with chronic noncancer pain
  Yung-Chi Hsu, Shinn-Long Lin, Chun-Sung Sung, Luo-Ping Ger, Huei-Han Liou, Tso-Chou Lin, Shung-Tai Ho
  J Chin Med Assoc 2021; 84: 227-232.     Full Text [PDF]
• Systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness and safety of hydroxychloroquine in treating COVID-19 patients
  Tzu-Han Yang, Chian-Ying Chou, Yi-Fan Yang, Chian-Shiu Chien, Aliaksandr A. Yarmishyn, Tzu-Ying Yang, Cheng-Hsuan Liu, Kao-Jung Chang, Yi-Ping Yang, Yuh-Lih Chang
  J Chin Med Assoc 2021; 84: 233-241.     Full Text [PDF]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

• Potential role of transcutaneous carbon dioxide monitoring in nonintubated video-assisted thoracic surgery
  Tzu-Ying Li, Jockey Tse
  J Chin Med Assoc 2021; 84: 242.     Full Text [PDF]