Prizes/Awards
Veterans General Hospital Best Doctor Award: 1983, 1992
National Science Council (Taiwan) Outstanding Researcher:1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
Editorial Board
Acta Neurologica Taiwanica(vice-chief editorial)
Taiwan Critical Care Medicine
Journal of Pediatric Infectious Disease
Neurology Asia
Selected Publications
1. Prominent Brainstem Symptoms/signs in Taiwanese patients with Neuromyelitis Optica Wang KC, Wang SJ, Lee CL, Chen SY, Tsai CP. J Clin Neurosci. (In press)
2. Glatiramer acetate could be a hypothetical therapeutic agent for neuromyelitis optica.Wang KC, Lee CL, Chen SY, Lin KH, Tsai CP. Med Hypotheses. 2011 Mar 11
3. The prevalence of long spinal cord lesions and anti-aquaporin 4 antibodies in neuromyelitis optica patients in taiwan. Wang KC, Tsai CP, Lee CL, Chen SY, Chen SJ. Eur Neurol. 2011;65(2):99-104.
4. Pharmacoeconomics of intravenous immunoglobulin in various neurological disorders. Tsai CP. Acta Neurol Taiwan. 2010 Dec;19(4):303-8
5. Tsai CP, Soong BW, Lin KP, Tu PH, Lin JL, Lee YC. FUS, TARDBP, and SOD1 mutations in a Taiwanese cohort with familial ALS. Neurobiol Aging. 2010 May 14.
6. The rescue effect of plasma exchange for neuromyelitis optica. Wang KC, Wang SJ, Lee CL, Chen SY, Tsai CP. J Clin Neurosci. 2011 Jan;18(1):43-6.
7. PY CHIU CP TSAI et al. Safety/tolerability and efficacy of rivastigmine in Taiwanese patients with Alzheimers disease: Results of a prospective post-marketing surveillance study 2009 Clin Drug Invest 29(11):729-738, 2009
8. Chong H, Kira J, Tsai C, Ong B, Li P, Kermode A, Tan C. Proposed modifications to the McDonald criteria for use in Asia. Mult Sclero 2009 Jul;15(7):887-8
9. Liu CY, Liao KK, Fuh JL, Wang PN, Shan DE, Tsai CP. Unilateral Blepharospasm as an early sign of tetanus Mov Disord. 2009 Feb 25
10. CP TSAI TC LEE Comment on Pharmacoeconomics of therapy for Guillain-Barre syndrome: Plasma exchange and intravenous immunoglobulin.Journal of Clinical Neuroscience 2009 16: 8:1111
11. CP Tsai, CY Liu, KC Wang, WH Sheng, TZ Lee. Pharmacoeconomics of herapy for Guillain-Barre syndrome: Plasma exchange and intravenous immunoglobulin. Journal of Clinical Neuroscience 2007 Jul;14(7):625-9.
12. Heng Thay CHONG, Patric CK LI, Benjamin ONG, Kwang Ho LEE, Ching Piao TSAI, Bhim SINGHAL, Chong Tin TAN: Pediatric multiple sclerosis is similar to adult-onset form in Asia Neurology Asia, 2007; 12 : 37 – 40
13. Ching-Piao Tsai, Chih-Yang Liu, Kon-Ping Lin, Kai-Chen Wang. Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin Type A in the relief of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Clin Drug Invest 2006:26(9):511-515
14. An-Guor Wang, Yen-Ching Lin, Shun-Jiun Wang, Ching-Piao Tsai, May-Yung Yen. Early relapse in Multiple sclerosis-associated optic neuritis following the use of interferon beta-1a in Chinese patients. Jpn J Ophthalmol 2006;50:537-542
15. HT Chong, N Ramli, KH Lee, BJ Kim, M Ursekar, K Dayamamda, BS Singhal, J Choong, LL Chan, YY Seetoh, O Chawalparit, N Prayoonwiwat, FC Chang, CP TSAI ,KW Tang, PCK Li, CT Tan Magnetic resonance imaging of Asians with multiple sclerosis was similar to that of the West. Can. J. Neurol. Sci 2006;33:95-100
16. Heng Thay CHONG, Patrick CK LI, Benjamin ONG, Kwang Ho LEE, Ching Piao TSAI, Bhim S SINGHAL, Naraporn PRAYOONWIWAT, Chong Tin Tan :Long term outcome of multiple sclerosis in Asia. Neurology Asia 2006; 11 : 49 – 53
17. Tsai CP, Chiu MC, Yen DJ, Guo YC, Yuan CL, Lee TC: Quantitative assessment of efficacy of dysport (botulinum toxin type A) in the treatment of idiopathic blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm.
Acta Neurol Taiwan. 2005 Jun;14(2):61-8.
18. Guo YC; liao KK; Soong BW; Tsai CP; Niu DM; Lee HY; Lin KP. Congenital insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis in Taiwan: A Morphometric and genetic Study .Eur neurol 2004;51:206-214
19. Ching-Piao Tsai ,MSc, MD; ,Chih-Lun Yuan, MD; Hsiang-Yu Yu, MD; Chien Chen, MD; Yuh-Cherng Guo, MD;Ding-Yi Sheng MD. Multiple Sclerosis in Taiwan. Chung Hua i Hsueh Tsa Chih - Chinese Medical Journal2004 , 67:500-505
20. Wang YJ. Tsai KY. Fuh JL. Tsai CP. Wang SJ. High frequency of primary Sjogrens syndrome in Taiwanese patients presenting as relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. European Neurology. 51(1):21-5, 2004.
21. Lee TC. Yuan CL. Wei CY. Tsao WL. Lee RJ. Cheih SY. Huang IT. Chen KT.Tsai CP. Encephalitis in Taiwan: a prospective hospital-based study.Japanese Journal of Infectious Diseases. 56(5-6):193-9, 2003 Oct-Dec.
22. Heng Thay CHONG, Patrick CK LI, Benjamin ONG, Kwang Ho LEE,Ching Piao TSAI, Bhim S SINGHAL, Naraporn PRAYOORWIWAT, Chong Tin TAN Severe spinal cord involvement is a universal feature of Asians with multiple sclerosis: A joint Asian study Neurol J Southeast Asia 2002;7:35-40
23. Yuan CL. Tsou HK. Wang YJ. Tsai CP. Guillain-Barre syndrome: a retrospective, hospital-based study. Chung Hua i Hsueh Tsa Chih - Chinese Medical Journal. 65(11):540-7, 2002 Nov.
24. Tsai KY. Tsai CP. Liao N. Sjogrens syndrome with central nervous system involvement presenting as multiple sclerosis with failure response to beta-interferon. European Neurology. 45(1):59-60, 2001.
25. Chih-Lun Yuan, Ching-Piao Tsai Syndrome of inappropriate secretion of anti-diuretic hormone associated with Guillain-Barre syndrome; a case report Acta Neurologica Taiwanica 2000;9:31-35
26. Yuan CL. Wang YJ. Tsai CP. Miller fisher syndrome: a hospital-based retrospective study.European Neurology. 44(2):79-85, 2000.
27. Chang LB. Tsai CP. Liao KK. Kao KP. Yuan CL. Yen DJ. Lin KP. Use of botulinum toxin A in the treatment of hemifacial spasm and blepharospasm. Chung Hua i Hsueh Tsa Chih - Chinese Medical Journal. 62(1):1-5, 1999 Jan. 99163192
28. Lin KP. Tsai CP. Yamawaki M. Ariga T. Yu RK. Heterogeneity of antibody specificity in Taiwanese patients with polyneuropathy and IgM paraproteinemia. Journal of Biomedical Science. 5(6):441-5, 1998 Nov-Dec. 99063807
29. Han NH. Huang CC. Tsai CP. Clinical and electrophysiological correlation in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy with intravenous immunoglobulin therapy: a case report. Chung Hua i Hsueh Tsa Chih - Chinese Medical Journal. 59(1):42-6, 1997 Jan.97280512
30. Chen HM. Tsai CP. Lin KP. Wang SJ. Wu ZA. Kao KP. Myasthenia gravis complicated with hyperthyroidism, thymoma and serological evidence of systemic lupus erythematosus: a case report. Chung Hua i Hsueh Tsa Chih - Chinese Medical Journal. 58(1):62-5, 1996 Jul.97024013
31. Yen DJ. Su MS. Yiu CH. Shih. Kwan SY. Tsai CP. Lin YY. Ictal speech manifestations in temporal lobe epilepsy: a video-EEG study. Epilepsia. 37(1):45-9, 1996 Jan. 96175383
32. Wang V. Lin KP. Tsai CP. Kao KP. Bromate intoxication with polyneuropathy. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry. 58(4):516-7, 1995 Apr. 95256889
33. Lin YY. Tsai CP. Ting YC. Lin KP. Liao KK. Kao KP. Wang SJ. Intravenous immunoglobulin infusion in multifocal demyelinating motor neuropathy: a case report. Chung Hua i Hsueh Tsa Chih - Chinese Medical Journal. 56(1):66-9, 1995 Jul. 96038057
34. Chang DB. Lin YY. Guo WY. Wang S. Tsai CP. Lin KP. Liao KK. Midbrain hemorrhage presenting as bilateral ptosis without hemiplegia: a case report. Chung Hua i Hsueh Tsa Chih - Chinese Medical Journal. 55(2):185-8, 1995 Feb. 95269217
35. Wang SJ. Liao KK. Liou HH. Lee SS. Tsai CP. Lin KP. Kao KP. Wu ZA. Sympathetic skin response and R-R interval variation in chronic uremic patients. Muscle & Nerve. 17(4):411-8, 1994 Apr. 94224251
36. Kao KP. Tsai CP. Muscle biopsy in juvenile distal spinal muscular atrophy. European Neurology. 34(2):103-6, 1994. 94229112
37. Lin YY. Liao KK. Wang SJ. Tang S. Tsai CP. Wu ZA. Masseter silent period: a study of magnetic stimulation. Electroencephalography & Clinical Neurophysiology. 93(5):404-6, 1994 Oct. 95045151
38. Tsai CP. Huang CI. Wang V. Lin KP. Liao KK. Yen DJ. Wu ZA. Evaluation of cervical radiculopathy by cervical root stimulation. Electromyography & Clinical Neurophysiology.34(6):363-6, 1994 Sep. 95094713
39. Kao KP. Tsai CP. Mitochondrial disease with encephalopathy or limb girdle myopathy: a report of five cases. Chung Hua i Hsueh Tsa Chih - Chinese Medical Journal. 53(3):173-8, 1994 Mar. 94228379
40. Tsai CP. Ho HH. Yen DJ. Wang V. Lin KP. Liao KK. Wu ZA. Reversible motor neuron disease.European Neurology. 33(5):387-9, 1993. 94062886
41. Tsai CP. Yeh HH. Tsai JJ. Lin KP. Wu ZA. Transverse myelitis and polyneuropathy in idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome. Muscle & Nerve. 16(1):112-3, 1993 Jan. 93140821
42. Wang SJ. Fuh JL. Shan DE. Liao KK. Lin KP. Tsai CP. Wu ZA. Sympathetic skin response and R-R interval variation in Parkinsons disease. Movement Disorders. 8(2):151-7, 1993 Apr. 93233691
43. Tsai CP. Lin KP. Liao KK. Wang SJ. Wang V. Kao KP. Wu ZA. Immunosuppressive treatment in lower motor neuron syndrome with autoantibodies against GM1 ganglioside. European Neurology. 33(6):446-9, 1993. 94139787
44. Liao KK. Wang SJ. Lin KP. Tsai CP. Myoclonus associated with hyperthyroidism and thymoma: a case report. Chung Hua i Hsueh Tsa Chih - Chinese Medical Journal. 51(2):138-40, 1993 Feb. 93223070
45. Kao KP. Lin KP. Chern CM. Wu ZA. Tsai CP. Liao KK. Lack of cervical paraspinal muscle Involvement in juvenile distal spinal muscular atrophy: an electromyographic study on 15 cases.Journal of Neurology. 240(5):284-6, 1993 May. 93316102
46. Tsai CP. Pollard JD. Armati PJ. Interferon-gamma inhibition suppresses experimental allergic neuritis: modulation of major histocompatibility complex expression of Schwann cells in vitro.Journal of Neuroimmunology. 31(2):133-45, 1991 Feb. 91123416
47. Wu ZA. Tsai CP. Yang DA. Chu FL. Chang T. Electrophysiologic study and computerized tomography in diagnosis of lumbosacral radiculopathy.Chung Hua i Hsueh Tsa Chih - Chinese Medical Journal. 39(2):119-25, 1987 Feb. 88327519.