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Cheng-Chieh Lin

Researcher at China Medical University (Taiwan)

Publications -  661
Citations -  11445

Cheng-Chieh Lin is an academic researcher from China Medical University (Taiwan). The author has contributed to research in topics: Population & Hazard ratio. The author has an hindex of 50, co-authored 643 publications receiving 9811 citations. Previous affiliations of Cheng-Chieh Lin include National Taiwan Normal University & Asia University (Taiwan).

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Risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in diabetic patients and risk reduction associated with anti-diabetic therapy: a population-based cohort study

TL;DR: Comorbidity with cirrhosis and/or hepatitis appears to be associated with an extremely increased risk of developing HCC among diabetes mellitus patients, and the use of metformin or thiazolidinediones may reduce the risk of developed HCC.
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Subclinical Hypothyroidism Is Associated With Increased Risk for All-Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality in Adults

TL;DR: Adult Taiwanese with SCH had an increased risk for all-cause mortality and CVD death, after adjustment for age, sex, body mass index, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, smoking, alcohol consumption, betel nut chewing, physical activity, income, and education level.
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The effect of probiotics on serum levels of cytokine and endotoxin in peritoneal dialysis patients: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

TL;DR: Probiotics could significantly reduce the serum levels of endotoxin, pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α and IL-6), IL-5, increase the serum Levels of anti- inflammatory cytokine (IL-10), and preserve residual renal function in PD patients.
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Efficacy and safety of Monascus purpureus Went rice in subjects with hyperlipidemia

TL;DR: Monascus purpureus Went rice significantly reduced LDL-C, total cholesterol, triglycerides and apolipoprotein B levels, and was well tolerated in patients with hyperlipidemia, however, this study only provides data from an 8-week trial and long-term safety and efficacy data are needed.
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Inverse relationship between body mass index and mortality in older nursing home residents : a meta-analysis of 19,538 elderly subjects

TL;DR: Like in the general population, underweight is a risk factor for mortality in old nursing home residents, however, uniquely, not only overweight but also obesity is protective, which has relevant nutritional goal implications in this population/setting.