Publications by authors named "Han Ling Tan"

Background: Breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy experience body composition changes impacting treatment outcomes. The role of resistance training in mitigating chemotherapy-induced sarcopenia in breast cancer patients is not well defined.

Aims: This study aims to assess the efficacy of resistance training in preventing sarcopenia among breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

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  • Superficial acral fibromyxoma, also known as digital fibromyxoma, is a slow-growing and benign tumor that usually affects middle-aged individuals, though it can occur in all ages, primarily in males.
  • The tumor typically appears as a swelling near the nails, and the article discusses management strategies based on recent cases and literature.
  • It emphasizes that a follow-up of at least two years is necessary to accurately assess recurrence, as past studies may have underestimated the tumor's behavior, potentially leading to improper treatment.
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  • * This study examined how recombinant insulin-like growth factor 1 (rIGF-1) combined with fibrin microbeads (FibIGF1) could enhance cartilage regeneration by promoting better cellular responses.
  • * Results showed that FibIGF1 led to improved quality and integration of cartilage repair in goat knee models, suggesting its potential as an effective clinical option for treating cartilage injuries.
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Background: Sarcopenia is a chronic disease marked by gradual muscle system and functional decline. Prior research indicates its prevalence in those under 60 varies from 8 to 36%. There is limited evidence on the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for sarcopenia prevention in menopausal women aged 40-60.

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(1) Background: The implementation of effective control measures in a timely fashion is crucial to control the epidemic outbreak of COVID-19. In this study, we aimed to analyze the control measures implemented during the COVID-19 outbreak, as well as evaluating the responses and outcomes at different phases for epidemic control in Taiwan. (2) Methods: This case study reviewed responses to COVID-19 and the effectiveness of a range of control measures implemented for epidemic control in Taiwan and assessed all laboratory-confirmed cases between 11 January until 20 December 2020, inclusive of these dates.

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