Publications by authors named "Jiaan Du"

Background: A high number of stroke patients cannot recover fully from motor impairment despite early rehabilitation. Auricular therapies, usually given by acupuncture doctors or nurses, have been widely used among these post-stroke patients. Potential benefits of auricular therapies were shown in recent clinical trials.

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  • Macao's first COVID-19 case was reported in January 2020, leading to a recruitment effort for healthcare workers (HCWs) in private sectors by August 2021 due to escalating community transmission and concerns for personal and public health.
  • The study aimed to investigate the impact of the pandemic on sleep quality and psychological well-being of HCWs in Macao, using various assessment tools from December 2020 to January 2022.
  • Results showed that around 32% experienced sleep disorders and over 50% faced depression, with no significant change between two surveys, indicating a consistent negative impact of COVID-19 on HCWs' mental health and sleep quality.
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Objective: To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of the Shuangdan Mingmu capsule in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy (DR).

Methods: Common Chinese and English databases, including PubMed, Medline, Embase, VIP, Wanfang, and the Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), were searched from their inception to May 31, 2022. According to the Cochrane Handbook, two reviewers independently evaluated and collected data on the included studies.

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