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Staphylococcus aureus biofilm elicits the expansion, activation and polarization of myeloid-derived suppressor cells in vivo and in vitro by Peng, Kuo-Ti, Hsieh, Ching-Chuan, Huang, Tsung-Yu, Chen, Pei-Chun, Shih, Hsin-Nung, Lee, Mel S, Chang, Pey-Jium

“…Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is one of the most common causes of biofilm infections in periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs). Accumulating evidence has…”
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A paper-based aptamer-sandwich assay for detection of HNP 1 as a biomarker for periprosthetic joint infections on an integrated microfluidic platform by Gandotra, Rishabh, Kuo, Feng-Chih, Lee, Mel S., Lee, Gwo-Bin

“…Total joint arthroplasty (TJA) has significantly improved the quality of life for millions suffering from end-stage arthritis. However, periprosthetic joint…”
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Rapid diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection from synovial fluid in blood culture bottles by direct matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry by Kuo, Feng-Chih, Chien, Chun-Chih, Lee, Mel S, Wang, Jun-Wen, Lin, Po-Chun, Lee, Chen-Hsiang

“…Background The aim of this prospective study was to use direct matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) to…”
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Human Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome by Yip, Hon-Kan, Fang, Wen-Feng, Li, Yi-Chen, Lee, Fan-Yen, Lee, Chen-Hsiang, Pei, Sung-Nan, Ma, Ming-Chun, Chen, Kuan-Hung, Sung, Pei-Hsun, Lee, Mel S.

“…OBJECTIVES:To investigate the safety, feasibility, and possible adverse events of single-dose human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells in patients…”
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Gram-negative Prosthetic Joint Infections: Risk Factors and Outcome of Treatment by Hsieh, Pang-Hsin, Lee, Mel S., Hsu, Kuo-Yao, Chang, Yu-Han, Shih, Hsin-Nung, Ueng, Steve W.

“…Background. Little information is available regarding the demographic characteristics and outcomes of prosthetic joint infection (PJI) resulting from…”
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Combination of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADMSC) and ADMSC-derived exosomes for protecting kidney from acute ischemia–reperfusion injury by Lin, Kun-Chen, Yip, Hon-Kan, Shao, Pei-Lin, Wu, Shun-Cheng, Chen, Kuan-Hung, Chen, Yen-Ta, Yang, Chih-Chao, Sun, Cheuk-Kwan, Kao, Gour-Shenq, Chen, Sheng-Yi, Chai, Han-Tan, Chang, Chia-Lo, Chen, Chih-Hung, Lee, Mel S

“…Abstract Background In this study, we tested the hypothesis that a combined adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell (ADMSC) and ADMSC-derived exosome therapy…”
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Determining Diagnostic Thresholds for Acute Postoperative Periprosthetic Joint Infection by Sukhonthamarn, Kamolsak, Tan, Timothy L., Xu, Chi, Kuo, Feng-Chih, Lee, Mel S., Citak, Mustafa, Gehrke, Thorsten, Goswami, Karan, Parvizi, Javad

“…BACKGROUND:The diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) in the early postoperative period remains a challenge. Although studies have established that…”
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Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head: an Updated Review of ARCO on Pathogenesis, Staging and Treatment by Hines, Jeremy T., Jo, Woo-Lam, Cui, Quanjun, Mont, Michael A., Koo, Kyung-Hoi, Cheng, Edward Y., Goodman, Stuart B., Ha, Yong-Chan, Hernigou, Phillippe, Jones, Lynne C., Kim, Shin-Yoon, Sakai, Takashi, Sugano, Nobuhiko, Yamamoto, Takuaki, Lee, Mel S., Zhao, Dewei, Drescher, Wolf, Kim, Tae-Young, Lee, Young-Kyun, Yoon, Byung-Ho, Baek, Seung-Hoon, Ando, Wataru, Kim, Hong-Seok, Park, Jung-Wee

“…Non-traumatic osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) usually affects adults younger than 50 years and frequently leads to femoral head collapse and…”
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Automatic Detection of Two Synovial Fluid Periprosthetic Joint Infection Biomarkers on an Integrated Microfluidic System by Chen, To-Wen, Gandotra, Rishabh, Chang, Hwan-You, Lee, Mel S., Kuo, Feng-Chih, Lee, Gwo-Bin

“…Post-arthroplasty periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a serious ailment that can be difficult to diagnose. Herein, we developed a novel integrated…”
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ARCO Consensus on the Pathogenesis of Non-traumatic Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head by Cui, Quanjun, Jo, Woo Lam, Koo, Kyung Hoi, Cheng, Edward Y, Drescher, Wolf, Goodman, Stuart B, Ha, Yong Chan, Hernigou, Phillippe, Jones, Lynne C, Kim, Shin Yoon, Lee, Kyu Sang, Lee, Mel S, Lee, Yun Jong, Mont, Michael A, Sugano, Nobuhiko, Taliaferro, John, Yamamoto, Takuaki, Zhao, Dewei

“…Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is a devastating disease frequently leading to femoral head collapse and hip arthritis. Specifically, non-traumatic…”
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An aptamer-based sandwich assay for detection of alpha-defensin human neutrophil protein 1 on a microfluidic platform by Gandotra, Rishabh, Chen, To-Wen, Kuo, Feng-Chih, Lee, Mel S., Lee, Gwo-Bin

“…The diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) remains a labor-intensive and challenging issue, with life-threatening complications associated with…”
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Etiologic Classification Criteria of ARCO on Femoral Head Osteonecrosis Part 1: Glucocorticoid-Associated Osteonecrosis by Yoon, Byung-Ho, Jones, Lynne C., Chen, Chung-Hwan, Cheng, Edward Y., Cui, Quanjun, Drescher, Wolf, Fukushima, Wakaba, Gangji, Valerie, Goodman, Stuart B., Ha, Yong-Chan, Hernigou, Philippe, Hungerford, Marc, Iorio, Richard, Jo, Woo-Lam, Khanduja, Vikas, Kim, Harry, Kim, Shin-Yoon, Kim, Tae-Young, Lee, Hee Young, Lee, Mel S., Lee, Young-Kyun, Lee, Yun Jong, Mont, Michael A., Sakai, Takashi, Sugano, Nobuhiko, Takao, Masaki, Yamamoto, Takuaki, Koo, Kyung-Hoi

“…Glucocorticoid usage, a leading cause of osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH), and its prevalence was reported in 25%-50% of non-traumatic ONFH patients…”
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Outcome and Predictors of Septic Failure Following Total Joint Arthroplasty for Prior Septic Arthritis of Hip and Knee Joint by Wei, Jui-Ting, Kuo, Feng-Chih, Wang, Jun-Wen, Ko, Jih-Yang, Lee, Mel S., Wu, Cheng-Ta

“…Arthroplasty patients with prior septic arthritis are at a high risk of developing periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). The aims of this study are to…”
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Topical Tranexamic Acid Reduces Blood Loss and Transfusion Rates Associated With Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty by Chang, Chih-Hsiang, Chang, Yuhan, Chen, Dave W., Ueng, Steve W. N., Lee, Mel S.

“…Background Systemic tranexamic acid can decrease blood loss and rates of transfusion in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA). However, the efficacy…”
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Post-operative prophylactic antibiotics in aseptic revision hip and knee arthroplasty: a propensity score matching analysis by Kuo, Feng-Chih, Chang, Yu-Han, Huang, Tsan-Wen, Chen, Dave Wei-Chih, Tan, Timothy L., Lee, Mel S.

“…The use of extended antibiotic (EA) prophylaxis (> 24 h) remains controversial in aseptic revision arthroplasty. We sought to determine whether EA prophylaxis…”
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Erratum to “Impaction Bone Grafting Augmented With a Wire Coil by the Lightbulb Technique for Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head” [The Journal of Arthroplasty 37 (2022) 2063-2070] by Wu, Cheng-Ta, Kuo, Feng-Chih, Yen, Shih-Hsiang, Lin, Po-Chun, Wang, Jun-Wen, Lee, Mel S.

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MicroRNA-29a Counteracts Synovitis in Knee Osteoarthritis Pathogenesis by Targeting VEGF by Ko, Jih-Yang, Lee, Mel S., Lian, Wei-Shiung, Weng, Wen-Tsan, Sun, Yi-Chih, Chen, Yu-Shan, Wang, Feng-Sheng

“…Synovitis contributes to the development of osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. MicroRNAs regulate joint microenvironment homeostasis and deterioration. This…”
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Etiologic Classification Criteria of ARCO on Femoral Head Osteonecrosis Part 2: Alcohol-Associated Osteonecrosis by Yoon, Byung-Ho, Jones, Lynne C., Chen, Chung-Hwan, Cheng, Edward Y., Cui, Quanjun, Drescher, Wolf, Fukushima, Wakaba, Gangji, Valerie, Goodman, Stuart B., Ha, Yong-Chan, Hernigou, Philippe, Hungerford, Marc, Iorio, Richard, Jo, Woo-Lam, Khanduja, Vikas, Kim, Harry, Kim, Shin-Yoon, Kim, Tae-Young, Lee, Hee young, Lee, Mel S., Lee, Young-Kyun, Lee, Yun Jong, Mont, Michael A., Sakai, Takashi, Sugano, Nobuhiko, Takao, Masaki, Yamamoto, Takuaki, Koo, Kyung-Hoi

“…Although alcohol is a leading risk factor for osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) and its prevalence reportedly ranges from 20% to 45%, there are no…”
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Serum levels of apolipoprotein A-I and high-density lipoprotein can predict organ failure in acute pancreatitis by Peng, Yun-Shing, Chen, Yung-Chang, Tian, Ya-Chung, Yang, Chih-Wei, Lien, Jau-Min, Fang, Ji-Tseng, Wu, Cheng-Shyong, Hung, Chien-Fu, Hwang, Tsan-Long, Tsai, Ying-Huang, Lee, Mel S, Tsai, Ming-Hung

“…Predicting severity of pancreatitis is an important goal. Clinicians are still searching for novel and simple biomarkers that can better predict persistent…”
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A microfluidic device for antimicrobial susceptibility testing based on a broth dilution method by Lee, Wen-Bin, Fu, Chien-Yu, Chang, Wen-Hsin, You, Huey-Ling, Wang, Chih-Hung, Lee, Mel S., Lee, Gwo-Bin

“…Bacterial resistance to antimicrobial compounds is increasing at a faster rate than the development of new antibiotics; this represents a critical challenge…”
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