Publications by authors named "Peng-Zhong Fang"

Background: Mitochondrial myopathy is a rare genetic disease with maternal inheritance that may involve multiple organ systems. Due to the lack of typical characteristics, its clinical diagnosis is difficult, and it is often misdiagnosed or even missed.

Case Summary: The patient was a young college student.

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  • The study focuses on choosing the best graft for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), highlighting that autologous ligaments generally provide better clinical outcomes than allogeneic or artificial options.
  • Researchers conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials to compare different types of autogenous grafts for ACLR.
  • The findings aim to enhance decision-making for clinicians by evaluating the effectiveness of these grafts through various outcome measures, including IKDC scores, clinical failure rates, and complication rates.
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Background: Osteoporosis is a disease with a high prevalence and low treatment rate, which poses a serious threat to the lives of patients and brings a heavy economic burden. Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) provide vital guidance for disease management. Up to now, different countries, regions, and organizations have issued a certain number of CPGs for osteoporosis, but the recommendations in different guidelines are inconsistent.

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