Publications by authors named "Wan-Yu Du"
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- A study analyzed the relationship between comorbidities and the risk of developing pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) using a case-control design from 2013 to 2017.
- Of the 4265 PTB cases studied, those with existing comorbidities had a significantly higher risk of developing PTB, especially those with two or more conditions.
- Three major comorbidity clusters were identified—respiratory, circulatory, and endocrine/metabolic—which vary in association with PTB based on factors like age and sex, highlighting the need for increased awareness and monitoring of these conditions.
Background: The current surveillance system only focuses on notifiable infectious diseases in China. The arrival of the big-data era provides us a chance to elaborate on the full spectrum of infectious diseases.
Methods: In this population-based observational study, we used multiple health-related data extracted from the Shandong Multi-Center Healthcare Big Data Platform from January 2013 to June 2017 to estimate the incidence density and describe the epidemiological characteristics and dynamics of various infectious diseases in a population of 3,987,573 individuals in Shandong province, China.
Introduction: Although vaccines provide a cost-effective solution to vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs), the disease burden of VPDs is still very high in most parts of the world.
Methods: A population-based observational study was conducted in Shandong province, China, from 2013 to 2017, giving an insight into the epidemiological characteristics and disease burden of seven VPDs. The incidence trend was estimated using the regression model.
Background: The health of the elderly is one of the major challenges in today's ageing society. However, research on infectious diseases among the elderly is limited. This study aimed to describe the epidemiological characteristics and dynamics of infectious diseases among the elderly population aged ≥60 years in Shandong province, China.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The COVID-19 pandemic is challenging the public health response system worldwide, especially in poverty-stricken, war-torn, and least developed countries (LDCs).
Methods: We characterized the epidemiological features and spread dynamics of COVID-19 in Niger, quantified the effective reproduction number ( ), evaluated the impact of public health control measures, and estimated the disease burden.
Results: As of 4 July 2020, COVID-19 has affected 29 communes of Niger with 1093 confirmed cases, among whom 741 (67.
Background: Predictive variables associated with the effects of a scapular conscious control program should be identified and used to guide rehabilitation programs.
Purpose: To determine whether potential factors are associated with the success of scapular muscle balance with an early control program in patients with subacromial pain and scapular dyskinesis.
Study Design: Case-control study; Level of evidence, 3.
Background: No previous studies have investigated whether the extent of scapular dyskinesis is associated with shoulder dysfunction. This study aimed (1) to establish the reliability of a scapulometer in patients with shoulder pain and (2) to investigate the related factors associated with shoulder dysfunction.
Methods: One hundred participants with symptomatic scapular dyskinesis were recruited.
Context: Subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) is associated with scapular dyskinesis, or imbalanced scapular muscle activity. Evidence has shown that feedback can improve scapular control in patients with SIS. However, it is unknown whether real-time video feedback or electromyography (EMG) biofeedback is optimal for improving scapular kinematics and muscle activity during a functional task.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Video feedback (VF) can guide patients to consciously control scapular orientation without inappropriate substitution. This study investigated whether progressive conscious control with VF improves scapular muscle activation and movements during arm elevation in patients with subacromial impingement and scapular dyskinesis.
Methods: The study recruited 38 amateur overhead athletes with subacromial impingement and scapular medial border prominence who were randomly assigned to the VF or control group.
Background: Previous studies have proposed various ways to assess scapular dyskinesis. In clinic, assessment tools designed to measure the posterior displacement of the inferior angle of the scapula with reference to the posterior thoracic cage are needed.
Objectives: A novel scapulometer was developed to measure scapular medial border and inferior angle prominence.