Publications by authors named "Kun Hong Li"

Background: Atopic march refers to the natural history of atopic dermatitis (AD) in infancy followed by subsequent allergic rhinitis and asthma in later life. Respiratory viruses interact with allergic sensitization to promote recurrent wheezing and the development of asthma. We aimed to evaluate whether influenza vaccination reduces asthma risk in people with AD.

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Essential tremor (ET) is a common movement disorder among elderly individuals worldwide and is occasionally associated with a high risk for mild cognitive impairment and dementia. This retrospective study aimed to determine the clinical outcome of unilateral magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) thalamotomy in Chinese patients with ET. In total, 31 male and 17 female patients with drug-refractory ET were enrolled in this research study from January 2017 to September 2019.

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  • This study analyzed how blood glucose levels affect bone mineral density (BMD) in a Taiwanese population, focusing on interactions with age, sex, and BMI.
  • Participants with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) showed higher BMD in the lumbar spine and femoral neck compared to healthy individuals, and lower rates of osteoporosis associated with higher blood glucose levels.
  • The findings suggest that T2DM may have a protective effect against osteoporosis, regardless of whether a person is obese or not.
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Kaempferol is a natural flavonoid. Previous studies have reported that kaempferol has anti-proliferation activities and induces apoptosis in many cancer cell lines. However, there are no reports on human osteosarcoma.

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