Association of general anesthesia exposure with risk of postoperative delirium in patients receiving transcatheter aortic valve replacement: a meta-analysis and systematic review by Ching-Chung Ko, Kuo-Chuan Hung, Yang-Pei Chang, Chien-Cheng Liu, Wan-Jung Cheng, Jheng-Yan Wu, Yu-Yu Li, Tso-Chou Lin, Cheuk-Kwan Sun

“…Databases including Medline, EMBASE, Cochrane library, and Google Scholar were searched from inception to December 2022. …”
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Efficacy of laryngeal mask airway against postoperative pharyngolaryngeal complications following thyroid surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled st... by Kuo-Chuan Hung, Shao-Chun Wu, Chih-Wei Hsu, Ching-Chung Ko, Jui-Yi Chen, Ping-Wen Huang, I.-Wen Chen, Cheuk-Kwan Sun

“…MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, google scholar, and EMBASE databases were searched from inception through February, 2021, for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing the incidence of pharyngolaryngeal complications following the use of LMA or endotracheal tube (ETT). …”
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The impact of esophageal device insertion on cuff pressure of endotracheal tube: a literature review and meta-analysis by Kuo-Chuan Hung, Ying-Jen Chang, Yang-Pei Chang, Chun-Ning Ho, Kuo-Mao Lan, Jen-Yin Chen, Li-Kai Wang, Ping-Wen Huang, Cheuk-Kwan Sun

“…Electronic databases including Medline, Embase, Google scholar, Web of Science™ and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched for studies involving EDI after placement of ETs from inception to July 7, 2022. …”
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Association of prognostic nutritional index with long-term mortality in patients receiving percutaneous coronary intervention for acute coronary syndrome: a meta-analysis by Wei-Ting Chang, Cheuk-Kwan Sun, Jheng-Yan Wu, Chia-Hung Yu, Ying-Jen Chang, Ming-Chung Lin, Kuo-Mao Lan, I-Wen Chen, Kuo-Chuan Hung

“…Medline, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar were searched from inception until January 2023 to study the relationship between all-cause mortality risk and PNI in patients receiving percutaneous coronary intervention for ACS (i.e., primary outcome). …”
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Predictive Efficacy of the Perfusion Index for Hypotension following Spinal Anesthesia in Parturient Undergoing Elective Cesarean Section: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Kuo-Chuan Hung, Chien-Cheng Liu, Yen-Ta Huang, Jheng-Yan Wu, Jen-Yin Chen, Ching-Chung Ko, Chien-Ming Lin, Chung-Hsi Hsing, Ming Yew, I-Wen Chen

“…Electronic databases, including Google Scholar, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and MEDLINE, were searched from inception to June 2023. …”
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Association of Prognostic Nutritional Index with Severity and Mortality of Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Kuo-Chuan Hung, Ching-Chung Ko, Li-Kai Wang, Ping-Hsin Liu, I-Wen Chen, Yen-Ta Huang, Cheuk-Kwan Sun

“…Electronic databases, including MEDLINE, EMBASE, Google scholar, and Cochrane Library, were searched from inception to 10 May 2022. …”
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Association between Fibrinogen-to-Albumin Ratio and Prognosis of Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Kuo-Chuan Hung, Yen-Ta Huang, Ying-Jen Chang, Chia-Hung Yu, Li-Kai Wang, Chung-Yi Wu, Ping-Hsin Liu, Sheng-Fu Chiu, Cheuk-Kwan Sun

“…Electronic databases including EMBASE, MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Library were searched from inception to 20 June 2022. …”
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Assessing the Efficacy of Inferior Vena Cava Collapsibility Index for Predicting Hypotension after Central Neuraxial Block: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ying-Jen Chang, Chien-Cheng Liu, Yen-Ta Huang, Jheng-Yan Wu, Kuo-Chuan Hung, Ping-Hsin Liu, Chien-Hung Lin, Yao-Tsung Lin, I-Wen Chen, Kuo-Mao Lan

“…Databases, including Embase, Cochrane Library, Medline, and Google Scholar, were screened until 28 July 2023, yielding 12 studies with 1076 patients (age range: 25.6–79 years) undergoing cesarean section (CS) (<i>n</i> = 4) or non-CS surgeries (<i>n</i> = 8). …”
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Elevated Surgical Pleth Index at the End of Surgery Is Associated with Postoperative Moderate-to-Severe Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Kuo-Chuan Hung, Yen-Ta Huang, Jinn-Rung Kuo, Chih-Wei Hsu, Ming Yew, Jen-Yin Chen, Ming-Chung Lin, I-Wen Chen, Cheuk-Kwan Sun

“…We searched electronic databases (e.g., Google Scholar, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and EMBASE) to identify articles focusing on associations of SPI at the end of surgery with immediate moderate-to-severe pain in the postanesthesia care unit from inception to 7 July 2022. …”
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Is Circulating Vitamin D Status Associated with the Risk of Venous Thromboembolism? A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies by Kuo-Chuan Hung, Sheng-Hsiang Yang, Chia-Yu Chang, Li-Kai Wang, Yao-Tsung Lin, Chia-Hung Yu, Min-Hsiang Chuang, Jen-Yin Chen

“…Methods: We searched the EMBASE, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar databases from inception to June 2022 to identify observational studies examining associations between vitamin D status and VTE risk in adults. …”
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The Effect of Perioperative Vitamin C on Postoperative Analgesic Consumption: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Kuo-Chuan Hung, Yao-Tsung Lin, Kee-Hsin Chen, Li-Kai Wang, Jen-Yin Chen, Ying-Jen Chang, Shao-Chun Wu, Min-Hsien Chiang, Cheuk-Kwan Sun

“…A total of seven randomized controlled trials with placebo/normal controls were identified from PubMed, Cochrane Library, Medline, Google Scholar, and Embase databases. Pooled analysis showed a lower pain score (standardized mean difference (SMD) = −0.68, 95% CI: −1.01 to −0.36, <i>p</i> < 0.0001; <i>I</i>² = 57%) and a lower morphine consumption (weighted mean difference (WMD) = −2.44 mg, 95% CI: −4.03 to −0.86, <i>p</i> = 0.003; <i>I</i>² = 52%) in the vitamin group than that in the placebo group within postoperative 1–2 h. …”
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Efficacy of the visual cognitive assessment test for mild cognitive impairment/mild dementia diagnosis: a meta-analysis by Jui-Hung Hsu, Chien-Cheng Liu, Chien-Cheng Liu, Chien-Cheng Liu, I-Wen Chen, Jheng-Yan Wu, Po-Yu Huang, Ting-Hui Liu, Kuo-Chuan Hung, Kuo-Chuan Hung

“…This meta-analysis evaluated the diagnostic efficacy of the VCAT for MCI/mild dementia.MethodsMedline, Embase, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Library were searched from their inception until August 2023 to identify studies using VCAT to diagnose MCI/mild dementia. …”
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Diagnostic efficacy of serum presepsin for postoperative infectious complications: a meta-analysis by Chun-Ying Lu, Chia-Li Kao, Kuo-Chuan Hung, Jheng-Yan Wu, Hui-Chen Hsu, Chia-Hung Yu, Wei-Ting Chang, Wei-Ting Chang, Wei-Ting Chang, Ping-Hsun Feng, I-Wen Chen

“…However, its diagnostic efficacy for PICs across surgical specialties remains unclear.MethodsIn this study, a systematic search on MEDLINE, Embase, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Library was performed on September 30, 2023, to identify studies that evaluated presepsin for diagnosing PICs. …”
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Analgesic efficacy and risk of low-to-medium dose intrathecal morphine in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: An updated meta-analysis by I-Wen Chen, Cheuk-Kwan Sun, Cheuk-Kwan Sun, Ching-Chung Ko, Ching-Chung Ko, Ching-Chung Ko, Pei-Han Fu, I-Chia Teng, Wei-Cheng Liu, Chien-Ming Lin, Kuo-Chuan Hung

“…BackgroundTo evaluate the analgesic efficacy and risk of low-to-medium dose intrathecal morphine (ITM) (i.e., ≤0.5 mg) following cardiac surgery.MethodsMedline, Cochrane Library, Google scholar and EMBASE databases were searched from inception to February 2022. …”
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Diagnostic efficacy of sonographic measurement of laryngeal air column width difference for predicting the risk of post-extubation stridor: A meta-analysis of observational studies by Wen-Wen Tsai, Kuo-Chuan Hung, Kuo-Chuan Hung, Yen-Ta Huang, Chia-Hung Yu, Chien-Hung Lin, I-Wen Chen, Cheuk-Kwan Sun, Cheuk-Kwan Sun

“…BackgroundThis meta-analysis aimed at assessing the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound-measured laryngeal air column width difference (ACWD) in predicting post-extubation stridor (PES) in intubated adult patients.MethodsWe searched the Medline, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, and Google scholar databases from inception to October, 2022 to identify studies that examined the diagnostic accuracy of ACWD for PES. …”
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Association of regional anesthesia with oncological outcomes in patients receiving surgery for bladder cancer: A meta-analysis of observational studies by Amina M. Illias, Amina M. Illias, Kai-Jie Yu, Shao-Chun Wu, Juan P. Cata, Yung-fong Tsai, Kuo-Chuan Hung, Kuo-Chuan Hung

“…BackgroundThis meta-analysis was conducted to compare cancer recurrence and survival rates in patients with bladder cancer receiving surgery under general anesthesia alone (i.e., GA group) or regional anesthesia (RA) with or without GA (i.e., RA ± GA group).MethodsLiterature search on Cochrane library, EMBASE, Google scholar, and Medline databases was performed to identify all relevant studies from inception to April 30, 2022. …”
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Association of prognostic nutritional index with prognostic outcomes in patients with glioma: a meta-analysis and systematic review by Kuo-Chuan Hung, Kuo-Chuan Hung, Cheuk-Kwan Sun, Cheuk-Kwan Sun, Yang-Pei Chang, Yang-Pei Chang, Jheng-Yan Wu, Po-Yu Huang, Ting-Hui Liu, Chien-Hung Lin, Wan-Jung Cheng, I-Wen Chen

“…This meta-analysis was conducted to assess the clinical value of PNI in glioma patients by integrating all available evidence to enhance statistical power.MethodA systematic search of databases including Medline, EMBASE, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Library was conducted from inception to January 8, 2023 to retrieve all pertinent peer-reviewed articles. …”
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General anesthesia but not conscious sedation improves functional outcome in patients receiving endovascular thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke: A meta-analysis of randomized c... by Chia-Wei Lee, Yang-Pei Chang, Yang-Pei Chang, Yen-Ta Huang, Chung-Hsi Hsing, Chung-Hsi Hsing, Yu-Li Pang, Min-Hsiang Chuang, Su-Zhen Wu, Cheuk-Kwan Sun, Cheuk-Kwan Sun, Kuo-Chuan Hung

“…BackgroundThis study aimed at comparing the difference in prognostic outcomes between patients receiving general anesthesia (GA) and conscious sedation (CS) for endovascular thrombectomy after acute ischemic stroke.MethodsDatabases from Medline, Embase, Google scholar, and Cochrane library were searched for randomized controlled studies (RCTs) comparing patients undergoing GA and CS for endovascular thrombectomy following anterior circulation ischemic stroke. …”
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Association of prognostic nutritional index with risk of contrast induced nephropathy: A meta-analysis by Wei-Ting Chang, Wei-Ting Chang, Wei-Ting Chang, Cheuk-Kwan Sun, Cheuk-Kwan Sun, Jheng-Yan Wu, Po-Yu Huang, Ting-Hui Liu, Ying-Jen Chang, Yao-Tsung Lin, Fu-Chi Kang, Kuo-Chuan Hung, Kuo-Chuan Hung

“…This meta-analysis aimed at investigating the clinical association of PNI with the risk of CIN in patients receiving coronary angiography or percutaneous coronary intervention.MethodsEmbase, Medline, Cochrane Library, and Google scholar were searched for studies until January 2023. …”
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Association of preoperative prognostic nutritional index with risk of postoperative delirium: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Kuo-Chuan Hung, Kuo-Chuan Hung, Chong-Chi Chiu, Chong-Chi Chiu, Chong-Chi Chiu, Chih-Wei Hsu, Chun-Ning Ho, Ching-Chung Ko, Ching-Chung Ko, Ching-Chung Ko, I-Wen Chen, Cheuk-Kwan Sun, Cheuk-Kwan Sun

“…Study objectiveTo assess the association between prognostic nutritional index (PNI) and risk of postoperative delirium (POD) in adult patients.MethodsMEDLINE, Google scholar, EMBASE, and Cochrane library databases were searched from inception till April 2022. …”
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