Publications by authors named "Liang Tseng Kuo"

Objectives: The study was investigating the effect of a progressive resistance training program on the recovery of patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in terms of kinematics, kinetics and muscle strength.

Design: Longitudinal cohort study.

Setting: Hospital laboratory.

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Context: Mental health is a growing area of concern for elite athletes.

Objective: To determine the sex differences in mental health symptoms in elite athletes.

Data Sources: PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases were used.

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We conducted a systematic review of the literature to assess the potential prognostic utility of geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI) for head and neck cancer (HNC). We selected studies and extracted data after searching the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, and PubMed databases. The associations between GNRI and survival outcomes were explored by calculating hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) through a random-effects meta-analysis.

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Background: Allografts have been frequently used in orthopedic procedures. The purposes of this study were to evaluate the discard rates and bacterial contamination of a bone bank, and to assess the clinical outcomes of recipients with bacterial culture-positive donor allografts.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 1764 allografts which were harvested from living donors and stored in a bone bank from 2018 to 2022.

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Background: Gamification has gained popularity in medical education, but key elements have not been formally identified. This study aimed to generate and prioritize a list of key elements of gamification in medical education.

Methods: This study utilized a two-stage approach, including the Delphi method and qualitative interview.

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This study aimed to compare the outcomes of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) surgery between younger and older patients. We performed this systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies comparing outcomes between patients older than 65 to 70 years and a younger group following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery. We searched MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and other sources for relevant studies up to 13 September 2022, and then assessed the quality of included studies using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS).

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Whether the modified Glasgow prognostic score (mGPS) is useful for patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) remains controversial. An electronic database search on EMBASE, PubMed, and the Cochrane Library from inception to 30 June 2022 was performed for study selection and data extraction. The associations between the mGPS and survival outcomes were evaluated using a random-effects meta-analysis and expressed as pooled hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% CIs.

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Background: This review was conducted to compare the efficacy of suprapatellar (SP) and infrapatellar (IP) approaches for treating distal tibial fractures with intramedullary nailing.

Method: This systematic review included studies comparing the outcomes of patients receiving nailing for distal tibial fractures using the SP and IP approaches. We searched the Cochrane CENTRAL, MEDLINE and Embase databases for relevant studies till 18th Sep.

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Poor supervision, impaired exercise adherence, and low compliance with exercise regimens result in inconsistent effects regarding exercise interventions. A supervised-walk training regimen (9 km/week) may have a positive effect on functional recovery in female total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a supervised walking regimen on lower limb muscle strength, functional fitness, and patient-reported outcomes in female TKA.

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  • * This meta-analysis reviewed nine studies involving 3,211 HNC patients to assess the relationship between AGR and survival outcomes, finding significant correlations with reduced disease-free survival, distant metastasis-free survival, and overall survival.
  • * Results suggest that low pretreatment AGR can be a valuable prognostic biomarker for HNC, indicating worse survival rates and more advanced disease, but further large-scale studies are needed to confirm these findings.
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Introduction: High-intensity exercise causes oxidative stress, muscle soreness, and muscle fatigue, leading to reduced exercise performance. Curcumin possesses antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties and thus alleviates postexercise damage. Therefore, this study evaluated the effect of curcumin on athletes' postexercise recovery.

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Shoulder arthroscopy is a mature and widely used treatment to deal with various shoulder disorders. It enables faster recovery and decreases postoperative complications. However, some complications related to shoulder arthroscopy cannot be neglected because they could be life threatening.

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Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is an uncommon life-threatening necrotizing skin and soft tissue infection. The formation of hemorrhagic bullae is a special skin sign of NF. The purposes of this study were to investigate the incidence of hemorrhagic bullae formation and bacteremia associated with different organisms, to appraise the appropriate use of ceftriaxone, and to compare the clinical and laboratory risk indicators of NF patients with Gram-positive and Gram-negative infections on the initial examination.

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Monomicrobial necrotizing fasciitis caused by Pseudomonas species is a rare infection. This study aimed to elucidate the specific characteristics and clinical outcomes of necrotizing fasciitis caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas fluorescens. Ten patients with monomicrobial necrotizing fasciitis caused by Pseudomonas species were retrospectively reviewed in an 8-year period.

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Purpose: To investigate the effect of suprascapular nerve release in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery.

Methods: This systematic review was performed to include randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and non-RCTs that compared the outcomes of patients who did and did not receive suprascapular nerve release (SSNR) during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery. MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched for relevant studies.

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Background: Studies have reported inconsistent results regarding the prognostic value of the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) in head and neck cancer (HNC). Thus, the present meta-analysis assessed the literature on the prognostic value of SII in those with HNC.

Methods: The Cochrane Library, EMBASE, and PubMed databases were searched, and study methodological quality was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa quality assessment scale.

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Importance: Previous studies have shown the effectiveness and safety of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), including lower fracture risks, compared to warfarin. However, direct or indirect comparisons between different DOACs are scarce in the literature.

Objective: This study aims to compare fracture risks among different DOACs and warfarin, including apixaban, rivaroxaban, dabigatran, and edoxaban, in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) or venous thromboembolism (VTE).

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Quadriceps strength is critical for patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction; however, little is known about the relationship between preoperative quadriceps strength deficit and postoperative subjective knee functions. The study aimed to investigate the relationship between preoperative quadriceps strength and postoperative knee function in patients after ACL reconstruction. Seventy-five male patients with primary ACL reconstruction surgery with hamstring autografts between 2014 and 2017 were included.

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  • * Out of the patients reviewed, 10% died from the first species, while 32.3% died from the second, indicating a higher mortality rate associated with the latter.
  • * Key risk factors such as the presence of bacteremia, lower platelet and albumin levels, and shock were linked to higher mortality, emphasizing the need for aggressive treatment in affected patients.
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Archery is a fine-motor-skill sport, in which success results from multiple factors including a fine neuromuscular tuning. The present study hypothesised that lower trapezius specific training can improve archers' performance with concomitant changes in muscle activity and shoulder kinematics. We conducted a prospective study in a university archery team.

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Background: The proximal humerus fracture (PHF) is the third most common fragility fracture. Diabetes mellitus (DM) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are both risks for fragility fractures; however, the interplay of DM and CKD makes treatment outcomes unpredictable. This study aimed to investigate and compare early and late outcomes following proximal humerus fracture fixation surgery in diabetic patients with different renal function conditions.

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Background: Vibrio vulnificus has been reported as the leading causative pathogen of necrotizing fasciitis (NF) and related fatality in the coastal area. Necrotizing fasciitis caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and V. vulnificus have high mortality rates.

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Periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) caused by infection are difficult to treat due to antibiotic resistance. It is known that the biofilms from methicillin-resistant (MRSA) promote expansion of myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) to suppress T-cell proliferation and benefit bacterial infections. This study finds that GMI, a fungal immunomodulatory peptide isolated from , suppresses MDSC expansion to promote the proliferation of cytotoxic T cells.

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