Publications by authors named "Y C Hung"

Ankle sprains are common in female soccer players. Ankle injuries have the potential to impact balance control, which can further contribute to recurrent injuries. This study aimed to examine if female collegiate soccer players exhibited worse ankle stability and single-leg balance than female non-soccer players, and whether there was a correlation between ankle stability and single-leg balance.

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  • Recent research indicates a link between insomnia and a higher risk of stroke, prompting investigation into non-drug treatments like acupuncture.
  • A study using data from Taiwan's National Health Insurance Database found that patients with insomnia who received acupuncture had a lower incidence of stroke compared to those who did not.
  • Specifically, acupuncture patients showed a reduced stroke risk with better outcomes for those who underwent more sessions, suggesting a dose-response relationship in treatment effectiveness.
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Objectives: Limited data are available to assess breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infections, medical utilization, and mortality in patients with tuberculosis (TB). The aim of this study was to examine the risk of COVID-19 and severe outcomes in patients with TB between January 2020 and March 2022.

Study Design: US electronic medical records were used to identify TB and non-TB patients who completed the primary series of vaccination and had no prior COVID-19.

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Background: Different modes of motor acquisition, including motor execution (ME), motor imagery (MI), action observation (AO), and mirror visual feedback (MVF), are often used when learning new motor behavior and in clinical rehabilitation.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate differences in brain activation during different motor acquisition modes among healthy young adults.

Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 29 healthy young adults.

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