Publications by authors named "Peng-Kun Li"

Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of Goji berry supplementation on improving macular pigment, serum zeaxanthin levels and visual acuity in patients with early age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Methods: A total of 114 patients (aged from 51 to 92y, mean age 69.53±8.

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  • Young stroke patients are eager to reintegrate into society, but research on their rehabilitation needs and outcomes is limited.
  • The study revealed that young stroke patients mainly experienced hemorrhagic strokes, while older patients predominantly had ischemic strokes, with younger patients showing different health risk profiles.
  • Although rehabilitation significantly improved functional outcomes and disability levels in young patients, only a small number managed to return to societal roles within six months post-stroke.
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Objective: to explore effects of airborne fine particulate matter exposure on human respiratory symptoms and pulmonary function.

Methods: one hundred and seven field traffic policemen were recruited as airborne fine particulate matter high-exposure group and one hundred and one male residents as common exposure group. The individual sampler was used to measure fine particulate matter exposure levels of the two groups.

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