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Medicine, General & Internal
Fatma Kilinc, Bedjan Behmanesh, Volker Seifert, Gerhard Marquardt
Summary: The results indicate that recurrent CTS after complete and sufficient division of the transverse ligament is highly unlikely, with good long-term outcomes seen in patients who underwent initial surgery in the department. The main cause of recurrence in patients operated on outside the department was incomplete division of the transverse carpal ligament.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Haiying Zhou, Qi Bai, Xianliang Hu, Ahmad Alhaskawi, Yanzhao Dong, Zewei Wang, Binjie Qi, Jianyong Fang, Vishnu Goutham Kota, Mohamed Hasan Abdulla Hasa Abdulla, Sohaib Hasan Abdullah Ezzi, Hui Lu
Summary: Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common nerve disease that affects adults, causing pain and numbness. MRI can provide an objective view of the patient's condition, but its clinical application is limited due to various challenges. In this study, we propose a deep learning framework called Deep CTS that can efficiently segment the carpal tunnel region.
JOURNAL OF DIGITAL IMAGING
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Eman Al Shahrani, Abeer Al Shahrani, Nassr Al-Maflehi
Summary: Household chores were significantly associated with CTS, while physical exercise was associated with decreased odds of CTS.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Daniel Gregor Schulze, Kristian Bernhard Nilsen, Rikke Munk Killingmo, John Anker Zwart, Margreth Grotle
Summary: This study aimed to assess the clinical utility of two self-reported outcome measures and one diagnostic measure for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) evaluation. The findings demonstrated that these measures have good reliability and effectiveness in assessing symptom severity and diagnosing CTS.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Mahir Yusifov, Sezin Alpaydin Baslo, Betul Tekin, Mucahid Erdogan, Oya Ozturk, Dilek Atakli
Summary: The study showed that MetS was more prevalent in CTS patients. Clinical and electrophysiological features, especially sensory thresholds, may worsen with the presence of MetS, but not the wrist ratio.
NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Editorial Material
Clinical Neurology
Vasudeva G. Iyer
Summary: This article presents a rare case of a common neurological disorder, diagnosed through clinical reasoning and additional investigations.
Article
Orthopedics
Morteza Gholipour, Sona Bonakdar, Mona Gorji, Reza Minaei
Summary: The combination of local corticosteroid injection (LCI) and radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (R-ESWT) is gaining popularity in the management of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of this treatment approach.
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Daqiang Zheng, Zhiming Wu, Lu Li, Sichao Chen, Jianjun Chang
Summary: This study used CiteSpace software to analyze the surgical treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) and identified research advances and trends over the past 20 years. The results offer insights for researchers to identify hot topics and explore new directions for future research in the field of CTS surgical treatment.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Review
Neurosciences
Qinjian Dong, Xiaoyan Li, Ping Yuan, Guo Chen, Jianfeng Li, Jun Deng, Fan Wu, Yongqiu Yang, Hui Fu, Rongjiang Jin
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of acupuncture as a treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The results showed that acupuncture, as an adjunctive treatment, may be effective in improving symptoms, functional status, pain intensity, and electrophysiological parameters in patients with CTS. However, more rigorous studies comparing acupuncture with sham acupuncture or other active treatments are needed.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Zhiyuan Bian, Jie Yu, Mingqi Tu, Binjun Liao, Jingmei Huang, Yongliang Jiang, Jianqiao Fang
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the treatment effects and safety of different acupuncture and related therapies for carpal tunnel syndrome through systematic review and meta-analysis, providing evidence-based guidance for clinical practice.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Stahs Pripotnev, Susan E. Mackinnon
Summary: Carpal tunnel release is a commonly performed procedure, with most patients experiencing improvement in their symptoms. However, there is a small subset of patients who may experience failure of the initial surgery. The management of these patients involves thorough clinical examination, electrodiagnostic studies, and step-wise surgical approaches for revision surgery.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Katarzyna Osiak, Agata Mazurek, Mateusz Koziej, Jerzy A. Walocha, Artur Pasternak
Summary: Electrodiagnostic testing plays a crucial role in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of CTS, providing a quantitative assessment of nerve physiological function. It can detect other pathologies and assist in determining reasons for surgical failure.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jui-Chien Wang, Chung-Yi Li, Po-Yen Ko, Tung-Tai Wu, Kuo-Chen Wu, Fong-Chin Su, I-Ming Jou, Po-Ting Wu
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between carpal tunnel pressure (CTP) and the clinical presentations in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), as well as explore the possible predictors for the postoperative recovery pattern. The results showed that preoperative CTP was well correlated with the clinical presentations and could be a useful predictor for the postoperative clinical recovery pattern.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Lisa Hoogendam, Jeanne A. C. Bakx, J. Sebastiaan Souer, Harm P. Slijper, Eleni-Rosalina Andrinopoulou, Ruud W. Selles
Summary: A prediction model for symptom improvement 6 months after carpal tunnel release surgery was developed, which showed reasonable discriminative ability and good calibration.
Review
Biology
Luise Schaefer, Nicola Maffulli, Alice Baroncini, Joerg Eschweiler, Frank Hildebrand, Filippo Migliorini
Summary: This study compared the efficacy of local steroid injections (LSIs) and carpal tunnel release (CTR) for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The results showed that both methods were effective and feasible, with LSIs providing better pain relief. However, this superiority was not permanent, so LSIs may be considered in patients with CTS, but CTR should be recommended.
Article
Immunology
Cheng-Yin Tseng, Mao-Feng Sun, Tzu-Chien Kao, Tsai-Chung Li, Ching -Ting Lin
Summary: The study found that Coptis chinensis and its compounds have potential antimicrobial activity against carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) and can enhance the effectiveness of colistin. They may represent a promising component of combination therapy in clinical settings for CRKP infections.
JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY IMMUNOLOGY AND INFECTION
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ying-Yi Chen, Tsai-Chung Li, Chia-Ing Li, Shih-Pin Lin, Pin-Kuei Fu
Summary: This study found a correlation between statin prescription and lower mortality rates in older patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Particularly, statin prescription had a protective effect on long-term survival in patients who experienced acute exacerbation and required hospitalization.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Chia-Ing Li, Cheng-Chieh Lin, Chiu-Shong Liu, Chih-Hsueh Lin, Shing-Yu Yang, Tsai-Chung Li
Summary: This study found a J-shaped association between sleep duration and all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes. A sleep duration of 5-7 hours was associated with the lowest mortality risk. Sleep duration also showed significant interactions with diabetes duration and age and obesity.
CARDIOVASCULAR DIABETOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Cheng-Chieh Lin, Chia-Ing Li, Chiu-Shong Liu, Chih-Hsueh Lin, Mu-Cyun Wang, Shing-Yu Yang, Tsai-Chung Li
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of BP trajectory and variability on chronic kidney disease (CKD) incidence in patients with type 2 diabetes. The study found that there is an association between BP trajectory and variability and CKD risk, with patients in the high-downward-upward DBP trajectory and high variability group facing a higher risk of CKD.
HYPERTENSION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Cheng-Chieh Lin, May Jingchee Niu, Chia-Ing Li, Chiu-Shong Liu, Chih-Hsueh Lin, Shing-Yu Yang, Tsai-Chung Li
Summary: This study aimed to develop a risk prediction model for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with type 2 diabetes in Taiwan. The model identified age, duration of diabetes, insulin use, estimated glomerular filtration rate, and albumin-to-creatinine ratio as significant risk factors for CKD. The model showed good accuracy in predicting CKD risk for 1 year, 3 years, and 5 years.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Virology
Long-Bin Jeng, Tsai-Chung Li, Shih-Chao Hsu, Chiao-Fang Teng
Summary: This study found that higher levels of PD-L1 expression and Tregs infiltration in tumor tissues were associated with an increased risk of HCC recurrence in pre-S2 mutant-positive HCC patients after curative surgical resection.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Chia-Ing Li, Chiu-Shong Liu, Chih-Hsueh Lin, Shing-Yu Yang, Tsai-Chung Li, Cheng-Chieh Lin
Summary: This study found that skeletal muscle mass and physical performance are significantly associated with all-cause mortality in elderly individuals. The combined use of skeletal muscle mass and physical performance can provide improved risk stratification, which may be used as a screening tool for targeting high-risk elders to prevent sarcopenia-related mortality effectively.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Pei-Chun Lin, Cheng-Chieh Lin, Chia-Ing Li, Tang-Chuan Wang, Yi-Hao Peng, Tung-Ti Chang, Chin-Yi Lin, Tsai-Chung Li, Ching-Liang Hsieh
Summary: Patients with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of COPD and asthma. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) may be beneficial for these patients. A retrospective cohort study found that TCM use was associated with a reduced risk of respiratory hospitalizations, especially in patients with diabetes for <3 years.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Cheng-Chieh Lin, Chia-Ing Li, Chiu-Shong Liu, Li-Na Liao, Chuan-Wei Yang, Chih-Hsueh Lin, Shing-Yu Yang, Tsai-Chung Li
Summary: Through Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis, this study aimed to evaluate the causal relationship between high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) level and diabetic nephropathy (DN). The results showed that hsCRP level was causally related to DN, providing experimental evidence for understanding the mechanism and treatment of DN.
BMJ OPEN DIABETES RESEARCH & CARE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Long-Bin Jeng, Tsai-Chung Li, Wen-Ling Chan, Chiao-Fang Teng
Summary: This study aimed to identify independent prognostic biomarkers from 75 HBV-related HCC patients and validate their potential as a combination biomarker for HCC recurrence with pre-S2 gene deletion mutation. The study found that patients with both pre-S2 gene deletion mutation and TNM stage IIIA-IIIC had a higher risk of HCC recurrence. Furthermore, the combination of pre-S2 gene deletion mutation and TNM stage had better performance in predicting HCC recurrence than either factor alone. In conclusion, the study proposed that TNM stage holds significance as a combination biomarker with pre-S2 gene deletion mutation for predicting HCC recurrence after curative surgical resection.
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Yi-Chun Ma, Jaung-Geng Lin, Cheng-Chieh Lin, Chia-Ing Li, Hui-Man Cheng, Tsai -Chung Li
Summary: This study found that traditional Chinese medicine formulas were significantly associated with a decreased risk of infectious hospitalization among patients with SLE. TCM formulas can be used as a part of SLE treatments to decrease the risk of infectious hospitalization.
JOURNAL OF HERBAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Chia-Ing Li, Chiu-Shong Liu, Chih-Hsueh Lin, Shing-Yu Yang, Tsai-Chung Li, Cheng-Chieh Lin
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between body shape index (ABSI) and mortality rate in patients with type 2 diabetes. The results showed that ABSI was closely associated with mortality rate, along with other indices such as BMI, WC, WHR, WHtR, and BRI. The combined use of ABSI and BMI provided better explanation of the variation in death risk compared to the independent use of BMI or other indices.
BMJ OPEN DIABETES RESEARCH & CARE
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Li-Na Liao, Tsai-Chung Li, Chih-Ching Yeh, Chia-Ing Li, Chiu-Shong Liu, Chuan-Wei Yang, Ya-Fei Yang, Chih-Hsueh Lin, Fuu-Jen Tsai, Cheng-Chieh Lin
Summary: This study developed and validated a risk prediction model for diabetic nephropathy (DN) in the Han Chinese population by integrating clinical factors and genetic SNPs from multiple CKD-related pathways. This model can be used as a screening tool for early intervention and prevention in clinical risk management practice.
ACTA DIABETOLOGICA
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Cheng-Hung Lee, Chia- Tsai, Yi-Chang Su, Shih-Yi Lin, I-Te Lee, Tsai-Chung Li
Summary: This study found that body constitution independently predicts new-onset albuminuria in individuals with type 2 diabetes. Yin deficiency and phlegm stasis are associated with an increased risk of albuminuria, and this relationship is influenced by glucose control status.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Yu-Shan Chang, Yi-Chuan Cheng, Tsai-Chung Li, Li-Chi Huang
Summary: This study explored the perceived level of stress in mothers one month after hospital discharge following the birth of singleton and multiple preterm infants. The findings suggest that social support and sleep deprivation are predictive indicators of maternal stress in preterm infants. It is recommended that the differences in stress and needs of mothers with singleton and multiple births be recognized and addressed in clinics.