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mTORC1-dependent metabolic reprogramming is a prerequisite for NK cell effector function by Donnelly, Raymond P, Loftus, Róisín M, Keating, Sinéad E, Liou, Kevin T, Biron, Christine A, Gardiner, Clair M, Finlay, David K

“…The mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) is a key regulator of cellular metabolism and also has fundamental roles in controlling immune responses…”
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High-Intensity Interval Training for Patients With Cardiovascular Disease-Is It Safe? A Systematic Review by Wewege, Michael A, Ahn, Dohee, Yu, Jennifer, Liou, Kevin, Keech, Andrew

“…Background Cardiac rehabilitation ( CR ) for patients with cardiovascular disease has traditionally involved low- to moderate-intensity continuous aerobic…”
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Medical Students’ Exposure to the Humanities Correlates with Positive Personal Qualities and Reduced Burnout: A Multi-Institutional U.S. Survey by Mangione, Salvatore, Chakraborti, Chayan, Staltari, Giuseppe, Harrison, Rebecca, Tunkel, Allan R., Liou, Kevin T., Cerceo, Elizabeth, Voeller, Megan, Bedwell, Wendy L., Fletcher, Keaton, Kahn, Marc J.

“…Background Literature, music, theater, and visual arts play an uncertain and limited role in medical education. One of the arguments often advanced in favor of…”
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Medicare Coverage of Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain: Does It Move the Needle on the Opioid Crisis? by Liou, Kevin T., Korenstein, Deborah, Mao, Jun J.

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Metabolic requirements of NK cells during the acute response against retroviral infection by Littwitz-Salomon, Elisabeth, Moreira, Diana, Frost, Joe N., Choi, Chloe, Liou, Kevin T., Ahern, David K., O’Shaughnessy, Simon, Wagner, Bernd, Biron, Christine A., Drakesmith, Hal, Dittmer, Ulf, Finlay, David K.

“…Natural killer (NK) cells are important early responders against viral infections. Changes in metabolism are crucial to fuel NK cell responses, and altered…”
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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation versus Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement: Meta-Analysis of Clinical Outcomes and Cost-Effectiveness by Cao, Christopher, Liou, Kevin P, Pathan, Faraz K, Virk, Sohaib, McMonnies, Robert, Wolfenden, Hugh, Indraratna, Praveen

“…Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has emerged as a feasible alternative treatment to conventional surgical aortic valve replacement (AVR) for…”
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Effect of acupuncture versus usual care on sleep quality in cancer survivors with chronic pain: Secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial by Yang, Mingxiao, Baser, Raymond E., Liou, Kevin T., Li, Susan Q., Piulson, Lauren, Panageas, Katherine S., Mao, Jun J.

“…Background Chronic pain negatively affects sleep; it is unclear whether pain relief from acupuncture contributes to sleep quality improvements in cancer…”
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Effectiveness of Electroacupuncture or Auricular Acupuncture vs Usual Care for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Among Cancer Survivors: The PEACE Randomized Clinical Trial by Mao, Jun J, Liou, Kevin T, Baser, Raymond E, Bao, Ting, Panageas, Katherine S, Romero, Sally A D, Li, Q Susan, Gallagher, Rollin M, Kantoff, Philip W

“…The opioid crisis creates challenges for cancer pain management. Acupuncture confers clinical benefits for chronic nonmalignant pain, but its effectiveness in…”
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Detection of Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease Using Peak Systolic Global Longitudinal Strain Derived by Two-Dimensional Speckle-Tracking: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Liou, Kevin, MBBS, MPH, FRACP, Negishi, Kazuaki, MD, PhD, FASE, Ho, Suyen, MBBS, FANZCA, Russell, Elizabeth A., RN, BA, PhD, Cranney, Greg, MBBS, FRACP, Ooi, Sze-Yuan, MBBS, MD, FRACP

“…Background Global longitudinal strain (GLS) is well validated and has important applications in contemporary clinical practice. The aim of this analysis was to…”
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In reply to “could acupuncture be a treatment option for cancer patients with attitudinal barriers to pharmacological pain management?” by Kako, Kajiwara, and Kobayashi by Liou, Kevin T., Mao, Jun J.

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Moving the Needle: Promoting the Research, Dissemination, and Implementation of Oncology Acupuncture by Liou, Kevin T, Mao, Jun J

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Comparing sleep measures in cancer survivors: self-reported sleep diary versus objective wearable sleep tracker by Li, Xiaotong, Mao, Jun J., Garland, Sheila N., Root, James, Li, Susan Q., Ahles, Tim, Liou, Kevin T.

“…Purpose Cancer survivors are increasingly using wearable fitness trackers, but it is unclear if they match traditional self-reported sleep diaries. We aimed to…”
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Music Therapy for Pain in Black and White Cancer Patients: A Retrospective Study by Lichtl, Alexandria, Casaw, Camila, Edwards, Jasmine, Popkin, Karen, Yu, Jennifer, Li, Qing S., Cadwell, Malik, Mao, Jun J., Liou, Kevin T.

“…Racial pain disparities present challenges to cancer symptom management. Music therapy has demonstrated benefits for pain and is a promising treatment option…”
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High Intensity Interval versus Moderate Intensity Continuous Training in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease: A Meta-analysis of Physiological and Clinical Parameters by Liou, Kevin, MPH, FRACP, Ho, Suyen, FANZCA, Fildes, Jennifer, RN, CNC, Ooi, Sze-Yuan, MD, FRACP

“…Introduction Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation for patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) significantly improves their outcome, although the optimal…”
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Comparison of Depressive Symptom Outcomes in Hospitalized Adult Cancer Patients Receiving Music Therapy or Massage Therapy by Liou, Kevin T., Lynch, Kathleen A., Nwodim, Ogechi, Popkin, Karen, Greene, Jane S., Atkinson, Thomas M., Bradt, Joke, Mao, Jun J.

“…Depressive symptoms are prevalent and associated with greater healthcare utilization among hospitalized adults with cancer. Music therapy and massage therapy…”
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Fear of analgesic side effects predicts preference for acupuncture: a cross-sectional study of cancer patients with pain in the USA by Liou, Kevin T., Trevino, Kelly M., Meghani, Salimah H., Li, Q. Susan, Deng, Gary, Korenstein, Deborah, Mao, Jun J.

“…Purpose Approximately one in two cancer patients globally are under-treated for pain. Opioids and other analgesics represent the mainstay of cancer pain…”
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Effects of acupuncture versus cognitive behavioral therapy on cognitive function in cancer survivors with insomnia: A secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial by Liou, Kevin T., Root, James C., Garland, Sheila N., Green, Jamie, Li, Yuelin, Li, Q. Susan, Kantoff, Philip W., Ahles, Tim A., Mao, Jun J.

“…Background Cancer‐related cognitive impairment is a prevalent, disruptive condition potentially exacerbated by sleep disturbances. The current study was…”
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Patient Perspectives on Active vs. Passive Music Therapy for Cancer in the Inpatient Setting: A Qualitative Analysis by Lynch, Kathleen A., Emard, Nicholas, Liou, Kevin T., Popkin, Karen, Borten, Michael, Nwodim, Ogechi, Atkinson, Thomas M., Mao, Jun J.

“…Music therapy (MT) is a nonpharmacologic therapy where licensed therapists provide active (e.g., singing, playing songs) or passive (e.g., listening)…”
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Personalized electro-acupuncture versus auricular-acupuncture comparative effectiveness (PEACE): A protocol of a randomized controlled trial for chronic musculoskeletal pain in cancer survivors by Liou, Kevin T., Baser, Ray, Romero, Sally A.D., Green, Jamie, Li, Q. Susan, Orlow, Irene, Panageas, Katherine S., Mao, Jun J.

“…Chronic pain is a leading cause of disability and remains under-treated in nearly half of patients with cancer. The opioid crisis has highlighted an urgent…”
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Association between Hispanic Ethnicity and Greater Expectation of Benefit from Acupuncture or Massage for Pain in Cancer by Booher, Allison, Mao, Jun J., Muniz, Rosario Costas, Romero, Sally A.D., Li, Susan Q., Lopez, Ana Maria, Liou, Kevin T.

“…Individuals living with cancer and survivors of cancer who self-identify as Hispanic experience higher pain burden and greater barriers to pain management…”
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