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Chih-Wei Yang

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1 Chronic kidney disease: global dimension and perspectives. Lancet 2013 8.16
2 High-dose vs non-high-dose proton pump inhibitors after endoscopic treatment in patients with bleeding peptic ulcer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Arch Intern Med 2010 4.38
3 Serum sodium predicts prognosis in critically ill cirrhotic patients. J Clin Gastroenterol 2010 2.27
4 Critical illness-related corticosteroid insufficiency in cirrhotic patients with acute gastroesophageal variceal bleeding: risk factors and association with outcome*. Crit Care Med 2014 2.07
5 Prognosis of patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: the impact of acute kidney injury on mortality. Ann Thorac Surg 2011 1.82
6 Evaluation of outcome scoring systems for patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Ann Thorac Surg 2007 1.60
7 Enhancement of epithelial sodium channel expression in renal cortical collecting ducts cells by advanced glycation end products. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2006 1.59
8 The effect of hydrocortisone on the outcome of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients: a pilot study. Am J Emerg Med 2007 1.48
9 RIFLE classification can predict short-term prognosis in critically ill cirrhotic patients. Intensive Care Med 2007 1.28
10 Association study of a monoamine oxidase a gene promoter polymorphism with major depressive disorder and antidepressant response. Neuropsychopharmacology 2005 1.22
11 Rifle classification for predicting in-hospital mortality in critically ill sepsis patients. Shock 2009 1.21
12 Thrombosed arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis access is characterized by a marked inflammatory activity. Kidney Int 2005 1.19
13 Epidermal growth factor and transforming growth factor-beta1 enhance HK-2 cell migration through a synergistic increase of matrix metalloproteinase and sustained activation of ERK signaling pathway. Exp Cell Res 2007 1.16
14 Embolization of renal angiomyolipomas: short-term and long-term outcomes, complications, and tumor shrinkage. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2009 1.08
15 Fulminant pulmonary calciphylaxis and metastatic calcification causing acute respiratory failure in a uremic patient. Am J Kidney Dis 2006 1.07
16 Acute kidney injury classification: comparison of AKIN and RIFLE criteria. Shock 2010 1.06
17 Increasing home based dialysis therapies to tackle dialysis burden around the world: a position statement on dialysis economics from the 2nd Congress of the International Society for Hemodialysis. Nephrology (Carlton) 2011 1.06
18 Scoring short-term mortality after liver transplantation. Liver Transpl 2010 1.05
19 Acute kidney injury biomarkers for patients in a coronary care unit: a prospective cohort study. PLoS One 2012 1.02
20 What is the correct depth of chest compression for infants and children? A radiological study. Pediatrics 2009 1.00
21 Low serum concentration of apolipoprotein A-I is an indicator of poor prognosis in cirrhotic patients with severe sepsis. J Hepatol 2009 1.00
22 Resveratrol ameliorates early diabetic nephropathy associated with suppression of augmented TGF-β/smad and ERK1/2 signaling in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Chem Biol Interact 2011 1.00
23 Sequence of Leptospira santarosai serovar Shermani genome and prediction of virulence-associated genes. Gene 2012 0.99
24 Reduced renal Na+-K+-Cl- co-transporter activity and inhibited NKCC2 mRNA expression by Leptospira shermani: from bed-side to bench. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2004 0.99
25 Acute pericarditis: a rare complication of Graves' thyrotoxicosis? Am J Emerg Med 2006 0.99
26 Central pontine and extrapontine myelinolysis after rapid correction of hyponatremia by hemodialysis in a uremic patient. Ren Fail 2007 0.95
27 Outcome predictors and new score of critically ill cirrhotic patients with acute renal failure. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2008 0.95
28 Octreotide therapy for chylous ascites in a chronic dialysis patient. Nephrology (Carlton) 2005 0.95
29 Predictors of mortality in patients successfully weaned from extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. PLoS One 2012 0.94
30 Acute renal failure induced by a Brazilian variety of propolis. Am J Kidney Dis 2005 0.94
31 Disproportional exaggerated aspartate transaminase is a useful prognostic parameter in late leptospirosis. World J Gastroenterol 2005 0.93
32 Clinical distinction and evaluation of leptospirosis in Taiwan--a case-control study. J Nephrol 2005 0.93
33 Calcium binds to LipL32, a lipoprotein from pathogenic Leptospira, and modulates fibronectin binding. J Biol Chem 2009 0.93
34 Risk models and scoring systems for predicting the prognosis in critically ill cirrhotic patients with acute kidney injury: a prospective validation study. PLoS One 2012 0.93
35 Peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis in systemic lupus erythematosus patients: comparison of clinical outcomes. Kidney Blood Press Res 2009 0.92
36 Inhibition of the P2X7 receptor reduces cystogenesis in PKD. J Am Soc Nephrol 2011 0.91
37 Outcome scoring systems for short-term prognosis in critically ill cirrhotic patients. Shock 2011 0.90
38 A suppressive effect of cyclosporine A on replication and noncoding control region activation of polyomavirus BK virus. Transplantation 2010 0.90
39 Subarachnoid hemorrhage in survivors of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: true or not? Am J Emerg Med 2006 0.90
40 Leptospiral membrane proteins stimulate pro-inflammatory chemokines secretion by renal tubule epithelial cells through toll-like receptor 2 and p38 mitogen activated protein kinase. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2005 0.89
41 Leptospiral outer membrane lipoprotein LipL32 binding on toll-like receptor 2 of renal cells as determined with an atomic force microscope. Biochemistry 2010 0.89
42 Factors associated with the survival of patients with primary small cell carcinoma of the kidney. Int J Clin Oncol 2011 0.88
43 Improved iron utilization and reduced erythropoietin resistance by on-line hemodiafiltration. Blood Purif 2002 0.88
44 Video-recording and time-motion analyses of manual versus mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation during ambulance transport. Resuscitation 2007 0.88
45 Culture-negative peritonitis: a fifteen-year review. Ren Fail 2007 0.87
46 Development and implementation of a mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (mini-CEX) program to assess the clinical competencies of internal medicine residents: from faculty development to curriculum evaluation. BMC Med Educ 2013 0.86
47 Critical illness-related corticosteroid insufficiency in patients with severe acute biliary pancreatitis: a prospective cohort study. Crit Care 2009 0.86
48 High incidence and recurrence of transitional cell carcinoma in Taiwanese patients with end-stage renal disease. Nephrology (Carlton) 2011 0.86
49 Early identification of leptospirosis as an ignored cause of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. Shock 2012 0.86
50 Leptospiral outer membrane protein induces extracellular matrix accumulation through a TGF-beta1/Smad-dependent pathway. J Am Soc Nephrol 2006 0.85
51 Ultrapure dialysate improves iron utilization and erythropoietin response in chronic hemodialysis patients - a prospective cross-over study. J Nephrol 2004 0.85
52 Outcome scoring systems for acute respiratory distress syndrome. Shock 2010 0.85
53 Combination of Urinary Biomarkers Improves Early Detection of Acute Kidney Injury in Patients With Heart Failure. Circ J 2016 0.85
54 Increased Risks of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis and Interstitial Lung Disease in Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Patients With Concomitant Sjögren Syndrome. Medicine (Baltimore) 2016 0.84
55 Urinary Biomarkers Improve the Diagnosis of Intrinsic Acute Kidney Injury in Coronary Care Units. Medicine (Baltimore) 2015 0.83
56 Essential calcium-binding cluster of Leptospira LipL32 protein for inflammatory responses through the Toll-like receptor 2 pathway. J Biol Chem 2013 0.83
57 Application of tele-ultrasound in emergency medical services. Telemed J E Health 2008 0.83
58 Does hepatitis C virus affect the reactivation of hepatitis B virus following renal transplantation? Nephrol Dial Transplant 2006 0.83
59 Serum interleukin-18 at commencement of renal replacement therapy predicts short-term prognosis in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury. PLoS One 2013 0.83
60 Transforming growth factor-beta1 decreases epithelial sodium channel functionality in renal collecting duct cells via a Smad4-dependent pathway. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2007 0.83
61 Evaluation of renal function of angiomyolipoma patients after selective transcatheter arterial embolization. Am J Med Sci 2009 0.82
62 Acute renal failure in cirrhotic patients with severe sepsis: value of urinary interleukin-18. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2013 0.82
63 Reduction of advanced glycation end product levels by on-line hemodiafiltration in long-term hemodialysis patients. Am J Kidney Dis 2003 0.82
64 Creatine monohydrate treatment alleviates muscle cramps associated with haemodialysis. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2002 0.82
65 Immunoglobulin G levels can predict non-diabetic renal disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. J Diabetes 2012 0.82
66 Novel PKD1 and PKD2 mutations in Taiwanese patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. J Hum Genet 2013 0.81
67 The ongoing westernization of East Asian biomedical ethics in Taiwan. Soc Sci Med 2012 0.81
68 Ciclosporin reduces paracellin-1 expression and magnesium transport in thick ascending limb cells. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2007 0.81
69 Guillain-Barré syndrome associated with minimal change glomerulopathy and tubular dysfunction - related to acetone-based organic solvent? Am J Nephrol 2002 0.81
70 Improvement in clinical outcome by early nephrology referral in type II diabetics on maintenance peritoneal dialysis. Perit Dial Int 2003 0.80
71 Predictive value of acute kidney injury in medical intensive care patients with sepsis originating from different infection sites. Am J Med Sci 2012 0.80
72 Impaired fasting glucose association with mortality in nondiabetic patients on maintenance peritoneal dialysis. Am J Med Sci 2011 0.80
73 The RIFLE score increases the accuracy of outcome prediction in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome undergoing open lung biopsy. Respiration 2008 0.80
74 Leptospira santorosai Serovar Shermani detergent extract induces an increase in fibronectin production through a Toll-like receptor 2-mediated pathway. Infect Immun 2010 0.80
75 Cyclosporin increases the density of angiotensin II subtype 1 (AT1) receptors in mouse medullary thick ascending limb cells. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2003 0.80
76 Prophylactic antibiotics for endoscopy-associated peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis patients. PLoS One 2013 0.80
77 Serum levels of apolipoprotein A-I and high-density lipoprotein can predict organ failure in acute pancreatitis. Crit Care 2015 0.79
78 Acute renal failure associated with acute non-fulminant hepatitis A: a case report and review of literature. Ren Fail 2009 0.79
79 Renal capsular leiomyoma--imaging features on computed tomography and angiography. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2005 0.79
80 Coinfection of cytomegalovirus and miliary tuberculosis in a post-renal transplant recipient. J Nephrol 2007 0.79
81 The impact of type of assistance on characteristics of peritonitis in elderly peritoneal dialysis patients. Int Urol Nephrol 2010 0.79
82 Association study of a functional MAOA-uVNTR gene polymorphism and personality traits in Chinese young females. Neuropsychobiology 2005 0.78
83 Initial high peritoneal transport status is not a predictor of mortality in peritoneal dialysis patients. Ren Fail 2010 0.78
84 Impact of renal survival on the course and outcome of systemic lupus erythematosus patients treated with chronic peritoneal dialysis. Ther Apher Dial 2010 0.78
85 Candida parapsilosis peritonitis has more complications than other Candida peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis patients. Ren Fail 2006 0.78
86 Concurrent renal cell carcinoma and central nervous system lymphoma in a patient with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. Med Princ Pract 2009 0.78
87 Effect of endogenous nitric oxide on hyperoxia and tumor necrosis factor-alpha-induced leukosequestration and proinflammatory cytokine release in rat airways. Crit Care Med 2003 0.78
88 Outcome of patients with lithium poisoning at a far-east poison center. Hum Exp Toxicol 2010 0.78
89 High correlation between clearance of renal protein-bound uremic toxins (indoxyl sulfate and p-cresyl sulfate) and renal water-soluble toxins in peritoneal dialysis patients. Ther Apher Dial 2012 0.77
90 Severe linezolid-induced lactic acidosis in a cirrhosis patient. Nephrology (Carlton) 2015 0.77
91 Impact of HCV infection on first cadaveric renal transplantation, a single center experience. Clin Transplant 2004 0.77
92 Elevation of Interleukin-18 Correlates With Cardiovascular, Cerebrovascular, and Peripheral Vascular Events: A Cohort Study of Hemodialysis Patients. Medicine (Baltimore) 2015 0.77
93 Atherosclerotic risk factors among ankle-brachial index and toe-brachial index in peritoneal dialysis patients. Ren Fail 2007 0.77
94 Residual renal function - one of the factors associated with arterial stiffness in peritoneal dialysis patients. Insight from a retrospective study in 146 peritoneal dialysis patients. Blood Purif 2008 0.77
95 Association study of a functional MAOA-uVNTR gene polymorphism and cognitive function in healthy females. Neuropsychobiology 2005 0.77
96 Comparison of intracerebral hemorrhage and subarachnoid hemorrhage in patients with autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease. Nephron Clin Pract 2009 0.77
97 Video recording and feedback of resuscitation. Resuscitation 2012 0.77
98 Proteinuria can predict short-term prognosis in critically ill cirrhotic patients. J Clin Gastroenterol 2014 0.76
99 Continuous renal replacement therapy combined with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in advanced cardiac failure patients. J Nephrol 2008 0.76
100 Vascular changes at the puncture segments of arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis access. J Vasc Surg 2010 0.76
101 Voice reconstruction using the free ileocolon flap versus the pneumatic artificial larynx: a comparison of patients' preference and experience following laryngectomy. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2006 0.76
102 Predictors of acquired perforating dermatosis in uremic patients on hemodialysis: a case-control study. ScientificWorldJournal 2012 0.76
103 A direct association of polyomavirus BK viruria with deterioration of renal allograft function in renal transplant patients. Clin Transplant 2009 0.76
104 Hemoglobin variability does not predict mortality in peritoneal dialysis patients. Chang Gung Med J 2012 0.76
105 Obstacles delaying the prompt deployment of piston-type mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation devices during emergency department resuscitation: a video-recording and time-motion study. Resuscitation 2013 0.75
106 Lack of compliance with basic infection control measures during cardiopulmonary resuscitation--are we ready for another epidemic? Resuscitation 2008 0.75
107 Comprehensive evaluation for quality of prehospital CPR. Resuscitation 2008 0.75
108 Association analysis for MAOA gene polymorphism with long-latency auditory evoked potentials in healthy females. Neuropsychobiology 2004 0.75
109 Serum immunoglobulin E can predict minimal change disease before renal biopsy. Am J Med Sci 2009 0.75
110 Human signal-detection performance in multiscreen monitoring tasks. Percept Mot Skills 2009 0.75
111 Vascular endothelial growth factor may provide additional values to C-reactive protein and anti-myeloperoxidase titer as a parameter for evaluating disease activity in anti-myeloperoxidase associated vasculitis. Ren Fail 2003 0.75
112 Massive enhancement of photoluminescence through nanofilm dewetting. ACS Nano 2013 0.75
113 Leptospirosis presenting with fever and pulmonary hemorrhage. J Formos Med Assoc 2005 0.75
114 Cyclosporine decreases prostaglandin E2 production in mouse medullary thick ascending limb cultured cells. Transpl Int 2005 0.75
115 Protein nutrition index as a function of patient survival rate in peritoneal dialysis. Kidney Blood Press Res 2010 0.75
116 Long-term online hemodiafiltration does not reduce the frequency and severity of acquired cystic kidney disease in hemodialysis patients. Ren Fail 2009 0.75
117 Adult-onset perinuclear antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-positive Henoch-Schönlein purpura in diabetic nephropathy. J Nephrol 2009 0.75
118 Excellent prognosis of culture negative endocarditis in hemodialysis patients: a case series. Ren Fail 2007 0.75
119 The quality of hemodialysis in patients with mental retardation. Ren Fail 2008 0.75
120 A young female with Spitzer-Weinstein syndrome diagnosed by thiazide test. Ren Fail 2007 0.75
121 Outcome predictors of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Am J Med Sci 2013 0.75
122 Autocastration and penile reconstruction in a patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Psychiatry Clin Neurosci 2006 0.75
123 Angiotensin II receptor antagonists supplementation is associated with arterial stiffness: insight from a retrospective study in 116 peritoneal dialysis patients. Ren Fail 2007 0.75
124 Lingual amyloidosis--a rare complication of long-term haemodialysis. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2007 0.75
125 Prognosis of patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation plus continuous arteriovenous hemofiltration. Chang Gung Med J 2011 0.75
126 Mycophenolic acid reduces renin-angiotensin-system activity in cultured mouse medullary thick ascending limb cells. Transpl Int 2002 0.75