Publications by authors named "P C W Lui"
In experimental pain studies involving animals, subjective pain reports are not feasible. Current methods for detecting pain-related behaviors rely on human observation, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, particularly for lengthy video recordings. Automating the quantification of these behaviors poses substantial challenges.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTraumatic tendon injuries generate reactive oxygen species and inflammation, which may account for slow or poor healing outcomes. Selenium is an essential trace element presented in selenoproteins, many of which are strong antioxidant enzymes. Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) have been reported to promote tissue repair due to their anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and differentiation-modulating properties.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMotives to play drinking games and their unique associations with drinking game behaviors and consequences in a national sample of university students in the United States.
Psychol Health
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Drinking games (DGs) are popular among university students, but they can lead to increased alcohol use and negative consequences.
- A study involving over 8,900 students explored how specific motives for playing DGs (like seeking thrills or social acceptance) affect their drinking behaviors and outcomes, factoring in general drinking habits and demographics.
- Findings highlight that motives tied to enhancement/thrills and sexual pursuit are linked to increased DG frequency and negative effects, suggesting that prevention efforts should focus on these risky motivations.
The effects of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy on muscle strength and pain in patients with end-stage knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial.
Front Med (Lausanne)
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Osteoarthritis of the knee is a prevalent condition in older adults, prompting research into effective treatments such as home exercises and pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy to alleviate symptoms.
- A study involving 60 patients found that those receiving both PEMF and exercise showed significant improvements in muscle strength and functional measures like gait speed and pain levels compared to those who only did home exercises.
- The combination therapy particularly benefited older patients and highlighted gender differences in outcomes, indicating a promising approach for enhancing quality of life in those with knee osteoarthritis.
Aims: Obesity increases tendinopathy's risk, but its mechanisms remain unclear. This study examined the effect of high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity on the outcomes and inflammation of collagenase-induced (CI) tendon injury.
Methods: Mice were fed with standard chow (SC) or HFD for 12 weeks.