Volume 61   Number 6   (Supplement)   June 1998

Proceedings of the 1998 Congress and Scientific Meeting of the Chinese Medical Association
(In Celebration of the 40th Anniversary of VGH-Taipei)

Overview

1.   Workshop for the Antidote Use in Poisonings
2.   Update on Pain Management
3A.Current Treatment of Ovarian Carcinoma
3B.Molecular Biology Research of Reproduction
4.   Recent Advances in Clinical Biochemistry
5.   New Development of Radiation Oncology
6.   Workshop on Biomedical Information-Publishing and Services
7.   Symposium on Gastrointestinal Motility
8.   Clinical Application of Cardiovascular Hemodynamics
9.   Symposium of Malignant Lymphoma
10.  Hospice and Palliative Care
11.  What's New in Emergency Medicine
12.  Symposium on Motor Neuron Disease
13.  Treatment of Depression and Related Disorders With SSRIs
14.  Clinical Practice on Electrolyte Disorders
15.  Imaging of Acute Abdomen
16.  Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
17.  Paternity Testing

Contents

• Antidote Supply in Sweden
  Hans Persson
• [The Management of Snakebite in Taiwan] (in Chinese)
  Hong
• [The Management of Botulism] (in Chinese)
  Chung
• [Managing Child Poisoning and the Use of Emetics] (in Chinese)
  Huang
• Antidotes for Methanol and Ethylene Glycol Poisonings
  Chen
• [Using Antidotes in Acute Poisoning due to Abused Substances] (in Chinese)
  Wei-Jen Tsai
• [Antidote Treatment of Rodenticides Intoxication] (in Chinese)
  Chen

• Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy: New Concepts and Unanswered Questions?
  Angela Mailis
• Current Issues in Cancer Pain Management
  Shung-Tai Ho
• Updates on Postoperative Analgesia
  Kwok-Hon Chan
• Adjuvant Agents in Pain Management
  Chung-Hang Wong
• Update in the Management of Postherpetic Neuralgia
  Ping-Wing Lui
• When All Else Fail, What Can You Do?----Spinal Cord Stimulation
  Wei-Zen Sun

• A Personal Reflection of Treatment for Ovarian Cancer
  Sidney S. Chen
• Management of Ovarian Cancer-Japanese Experience
  Tsuyoshi Kaneoka
• Recent Advance of Chemotherapy for Patients with Ovarian Cancer in Japan
  Naohiko Umesaki
• The Role of Intestinal Surgery in Patients with Ovarian Carcinoma
  Ming-Shian Kao

• Mechanism of Fertilization and Assisted Reproductive Technology
  Masahiko Hiroi
• New Developments in Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)
  Hung-Ching Liu
• Molecular Diagnosis for Genetic Diseases
  Hsien-Hsiung Lee
• Molecular Biology Research on Human Embryos
  Hung-Ching Liu

• Update on Clinical Impact of Tumor Markers in Genitourinary Malignancies
  Frank J Liu
• The Importance of the Preanalytical Phase on the Accuracy of Laboratory Results
  S. Narayanan
• [The Serological Tests of Viral Hepatitis] (in Chinese)
  Huang
• [The Clinical Application of Bone Turnover Markers] (in Chinese)
  Tsai

• Comparison of 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy Techniques used for Treatment of Intracranial Lesions : Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Imaging-Guided Robotic Radiosurgery and Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
  Ping S. Wong
• CT Virtual Simulation and 3D Treatment Planning for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: The Experience in Veterans General Hospital - Taipei
  Cheng-Ying Shiau, Yu-Ming Liu, Yuh-Lin Lee, Kuang-Wei Huang, Liung S. Chao, Le-Jung Wu, Sheng Y. Chen, Ling-Wei Wang, Mien-Jung Liang, Kwan-Hwa Chi, Sang-Hue Yen
• Proton Therapy Center in Chang Gung Memorial Hospital : Present Status and Prospect
  Ji-Hong Hong, Chien-Yi Yeh, Chung-Chi Lee, Cheng-Wei Yeh
• Different Approaches to Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy from a Information System
  Tze-Jen Lee
• Three-Dimensional Measurement of Dose Distribution Produced by a Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy System Using Magnetic Resonance of BANG Polymer Gel Dosimeters
  Ping S. Wong, Chung Y. Lin, Richard L. Cardenas, Kelvin K. Cheng

• [Medical Journal Editing] (in Chinese)
  Shing-Jong Lin
• The Constructing Principles of the Web Medical Journal : The Example of the Chinese Medical Journal (Taipei)
  Tzeng-Ji Chen, Shing-Jong Lin, Mau-Song Chang
• Automating Web Pages of the Medical Journal with the Macro Language of a Word Processor
  Fuh-Yuh Shiung, Tzeng-Ji Chen
• [The Establishment of VGH-YM Digital Library] (in Chinese)
  Yu-Tzuon Chuo
• [The Challenges of Electronic Journals] (in Chinese)
  Huang
• [Integration and Coordination of Biomedical Information: Implementation of Health Research Information Network (HINT)] (in Chinese)
  Po-Huang Chiang

• New Insight on the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Diabetic Gastroparesis.
  Chung Owyang
• The Irritable Bowel Syndrome -Brain or Gut?
  Ann Ouyang
• Electrogastrography: Measurement, Analysis and Applications
  Jiande Chen
• Present Study on Non-Ulcer Dyspepsia in Chinese Mainland
  Zhong-Bing Zhang
• Functional Dyspepsia and Helicobacter Pylori
  Full-Young Chang
• Biliary Motility in Patients After Endoscopic Sphincterotomy
  Kwok-Hung Lai, Jia-Sheng Huang, Nan-Jing Peng, Wen-Yi-Tseng, Jin-Shiung Cheng, Gin-Ho Lo, Chiun-Ku Lin, Ping-I Hsu.

• Hemodynamic Assessment for Managing Congestive Heart Failure: What Do We Need to Know?
  David A. Kass
• Ventricular-Arterial Coupling in Congestive Heart Failure
  Che-Ping Cheng
• Noninvasive Evaluation of the Cardio-vascular Function
  Chen-Huan Chen
• Mechanisms, Pathophysiology, and Management of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
  David A. Kass
• Exercise Intolerance in Congestive Heart Failure: The Role of Diastolic Dysfunction and Neurohormonal Modulation
  Che-Ping Cheng

• Sequence Variability in EBNA-1 May Reflect Variable Pathogenicity of EBV Subtypes
  Ian T. Magrath, M. Gutierrez, K. Bhatia.
• Progression to Epstein-Barr Virus-containing T Cell Lymphoma in Childhood Hemophagocytic Syndrome: A Longitudinal Clinical and Cytogenetic Observation
  Ih-Jen Su
• Histologic Evaluation of Lymphomas with REAL Classification in Taiwan-Specified in the Expression of EBV in T-cell Lymphomas
  Shian-Min Liu, Kuan-Chih Chow, Chang-Fang Chiu, Cheng-Hawi Tzeng, Po-Min Chen
• Molecular Diagnosis and Biological Behavior of MALT Lymphomas
  Kokichi Kikuchi, Shinichiro Kon
• High-grade Gastric MALT Lymphoma - Can It Be Controlled by Anti-H. Pylori Therapy?
  Ann-Lii Cheng
• Hodgkin's Disease - Unique Cytokine and Cytokine Receptor Profile Distinguished From That of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas
  Su-Ming Hsu, Pei-Ling Hsu
• Molecular Analysis in Malignant Lymphoma
  Frank S. Fan, Jin-Hwang Liu, Chueh-Chuan Yen, Wei-Shu Wang, Ruey-Kuen Hsieh, Tzeon-Jye Chiou, Chiau-Jun Chu, Po-Min Chen
• Recent Trends in Chemotherapy for Intermediate and High Grade Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  Richard I. Fisher
• CD34(+) Stem Cells Transplantation in Malignancies
  Chao-Sung Chang, Sheng-Fung Lin, Ta-Chih Liu, Shu-Mun Hwang, Tyen-Po Chen,
• Lymphoblastic Lymphoma--An Analysis of 27 Cases
  Yeu-Chin Chen, Woei-Yau Kao, Ching-Liang Ho, Tsu-Yi Chao

• When Morphine is Not Enough
  Robert J. Dunlop
• [Models of Hospice/Palliative Care] (in Chinese)
  Wang
• [Ethics in Palliative Care] (in Chinese)
  Chiu
• [Communication in Palliative Care] (in Chinese)
  Tsai

• Here Today, Where Tomorrow? The Future of Emergency Medicine
  Michael J. Bullard
• What's New in New ACLS Guidelines
  Sheng-Chuan Hu
• Aeromedical Emergency Services ("Air Ambulance")
  Eelco H. Dykstra
• [Transportation of Patients and Aeromedicine] (in Chinese)
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• Serum Anti-GM1 Antibodies in Chinese Patients with Motor Neuron Disease
  Ching-Piao Tsai
• ALS : New Hope for Therapy
  Michael Swash
• Kennedy's Disease: Genetic Diagnosis of an Inherited Form of Motor Neuron Disease
  Bing-Wen Soong
• Juvenile Lower Cervical Spinal Muscular Atrophy (Hirayama Disease)
  Ko-Pei Kao

• Treatment of Depression and Related Disorders:A Decade of Progress with Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
  David T. Wong
• Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors: Pharmacologic Profiles and Potential Therapeutic Indications and Distinctions
  Hann-Kuang Jiang
• [Clinical Use of Newer Antidepressants] (in Chinese)
  Ying-Chiao Lee
• [Treatment of Depressive Elder] (in Chinese)
  Ching-Mo Chueh
• Mood Disorders in Chronic Insomniacs
  Tung-Ping Su, Ming-Fang Chou, Sheng-Yi Liu, Guang-Ming Shiao

• [Potassium Disorders] (in Chinese)
  Tzong-Shinn Chu
• Renal Tubular Acidosis
  Shih-Hua Lin
• Calcium Disorders
  Shang-Jyh Hwang
• Sodium Disorders
  Wu-Chang Yang

• Role of Plain Film Radiology in Acute Abdomen
  Tiu Chui-Mei
• CT of the Acute Abdomen
  Jen-Dar Chen
• Ultrasonography of the Acute Abdomen
  Yi-Hong Chou
• Emergency Interventional Radiology
  Harold A. Mitty
• Application of Angiography in Emergency Radiology
  Chih-Wen Lin, Jen-Huey Chiang, Hsiuo-Shan Tseng, Rheun-Chuan Lee, Jia-Hwia Wang, Ming-Sheng Chern, Michael MH Teng
• Imaging and Interventional Radiology in Patients with Major Trauma
  Yon-Cheong Wong, Kun-Eng Lim, Li-Jen Wang, Yuan-Yu Hsu
• The Role of Interventional Radiology in the Management of Acute Abdominal Conditions
  Jen-I Hwang

• Neuroendoscopic Surgery for Specific Forms of Hydrocephalus
  Shizuo Oi
• Endoscopic Treatment of Intracranial Arachnoid Cysts
  Joong-Uhn Choi, Dong-Seok Kim, Seung-Woo Park
• Endoscope-assisted Microsurgery for the Repair of CSF Leakage
  Henrich Cheng, Hsien-Wei Ding, Hsian-Chin Cheng, Wen-Cheng Huang, Liang-Shong Lee
• Ventricular Endoscopic Surgery in Children: Experience in Veterans General Hospital-Taipei
  Tai-Tong Wong, Liang-Shong Lee
• Treatment of Intracranial Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas
  Masanori Morimoto, Takahisa Mori, Ken Kazita, Koreaki Mori
• The Neuroradiological Application of Stent
  Michael Mu Huo Teng, Chao-Bao Luo, Jiing-Feng Lirng
• Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA) of Supra-aortic Vessels
  Jiing-Feng Lirng, Michael Mu-Huo Teng, Chao-Buo Luo, Chi-Chang Chen, Cheng- Yen Chang
• Gamma Knife Radiosurgical Treatment of Intracranial AVMs
  Wen-Yuh Chung, Hung-Chi Pan, Liang-Shong Lee, Wan-Yuo Guo, Cheng-Ying Shiau
• A Frameless Stereotactic Neuro-navigating System Developed in Taiwan
  Tai-Tong Wong, Hsiang-Chin Cheng, Liang-Shong Lee, Wen-Wang Jiang, Chan-Hsiao Ho, Jiann-Hwa Jeng
• Three Demensional First Spin Echo Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Clinical Application in Investigation for the Cerebellopontine Angle
  Kiyoshi Sato
• Neuroimaging for Stereotaxy and Minimally Invasive Surgery
  Wan-Yuo Guo
• "Minimally-invasive" Predominant Management on Pineal Region Tumors
  Shizuo Oi
• Craniopharyngiomas Treated by Gamma Knife Radiosurgery- Four Year Results
  Wen-Yuh Chung, Hung-Chi Pan, Tai-Tong Wong, Wan-Yuo Guo, Cheng-Ying Shiau, Liang-Shong Lee

• DNA Applications in Administration of Justice
  Henry C. Lee
• [DNA Typing and Identification of an Individual in Aircraft Accidents] (in Chinese)
  James Chun-I Lee
• Application of High Resolution HLA-DRB1 Typing by PCR-SSP and Automated DNA Sequencing for Bone Marrow Transplantations and Parentage Test in Taiwan
  Chien-Feng Sun, Kuo-Chien Tsao, Jeng-Sheng Chou, Wei-Ting Wang
• Paternity Testing in Mackay Memorial Hospital
  Marie Lin
• Clinical Experience of Paternity Test in KMCH
  Chao-Sung Chang
• PCR-amplified Short Tandem Repeats for Disputed Paternity Testing: Experiences in Veterans General Hospital-Taipei
  Cheng-Hwai Tzeng, Jau-Yi Lyou, Ying-Ru Chen, Hui-Yu Hu, Jeong-Shi Lin, Chien-Hui Yung, James Chun-I Lee

Copyright: 1998, Chinese Medical Association (Taipei)