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  1. Ugonin L ameliorates pulmonary fibrosis as a novel TβRs inhibitor by regulating the TGF-β/TβRs signaling and autophagy

    Article • Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, August 2025, Elsevier

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  2. Impact of prior COVID-19 vaccination on major adverse kidney events in patients with non-dialysis dependent chronic kidney disease: a global retrospective study

    Article • Expert Review of Vaccines, July 2025, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  3. Risk Model for Predicting Survival Outcomes Using Functional Exercise and Patient‐Reported Outcomes in Fibrotic Interstitial Lung Disease: A Prospective Observational Study

    Article • Respirology, June 2025, Wiley

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  4. Complications related to oral corticosteroid use in asthma patients: a retrospective cohort study

    Article • Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology, March 2025, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  5. Clinical effectiveness of oral antivirals for non-hospitalized adult COVID-19 patients aged 18–60 years

    Article • Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy, October 2024, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  6. Potentially effective antimicrobial treatment for pneumonia caused by isolates of carbapenem-resistant and extensively drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii complex species: what can we expect in the future?

    Article • Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy, October 2024, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  7. Clinical effectiveness of nirmatrelvir plus ritonavir for patients with COVID-19 and preexisting psychiatric disorders

    Article • Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy, May 2024, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  8. Effectiveness of recently-approved oral antiviral medications on the outcome of patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 and pre–existing chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases

    Article • Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy, May 2024, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  9. Eravacycline: a comprehensive review of in vitro activity, clinical efficacy, and real-world applications

    Article • Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy, May 2024, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  10. The effectiveness of novel oral antiviral treatment for non-hospitalized high-risk patients with COVID-19 during predominance of omicron XBB subvariants

    Article • Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy, April 2024, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  11. Comparing prolonged infusion to intermittent infusion strategies for beta-lactam antibiotics in patients with gram-negative bacterial infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy, March 2024, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  12. Factors influencing long-term outcomes in fibrotic interstitial lung disease (F-ILD) diagnosed through multidisciplinary discussion (MDD): a prospective cohort study

    Article • European Journal of Medical Research, January 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  13. Prognostic evaluation of quick sequential organ failure assessment score in ICU patients with sepsis across different income settings

    Article • Critical Care, January 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  14. Multidisciplinary-derived clinical score for accurate prediction of long-term mortality in fibrotic lung disease patients

    Article • European Journal of Medical Research, January 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  15. The influence of prior use of inhaled corticosteroids on COVID-19 outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • PLOS One, January 2024, PLOS

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  16. Chronic pulmonary Aspergillosis in a patient with poorly controlled diabetes: A case report and literatures review

    Article • Respirology Case Reports, January 2024, Wiley

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  17. Clinical efficacy of nirmatrelvir plus ritonavir in patients with COVID-19 and preexisting cardiovascular diseases

    Article • Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy, November 2023, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  18. The clinical efficacy of cefoperazone-sulbactam versus piperacillin-tazobactam in the treatment of severe community-acquired pneumonia

    Article • Medicine, July 2023, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  19. The association between inhaled corticosteroid and the risks of SARS-COV-2 infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • Journal of Infection and Public Health, May 2023, Elsevier

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  20. Ovatodiolide inhibits SARS-CoV-2 replication and ameliorates pulmonary fibrosis through suppression of the TGF-β/TβRs signaling pathway

    Article • Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, May 2023, Elsevier

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  21. Benefits of Cycling Wheelchair Training for Elderly with Physical Disability: A Prospective Cohort Study

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, December 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  22. A Fatal Case of Chlorfenapyr Poisoning and the Therapeutic Implications of Serum Chlorfenapyr and Tralopyril Levels

    Article • Medicina, November 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  23. Structure Effect on the Response of ZnGa2O4 Gas Sensor for Nitric Oxide Applications

    Article • Nanomaterials, October 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  24. The effect of inhaled corticosteroids on the outcomes of patients with COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

    Article • Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology, May 2022, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  25. Respiratory Muscle Training Can Improve Cognition, Lung Function, and Diaphragmatic Thickness Fraction in Male and Non-Obese Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Prospective Study

    Article • Journal of Personalized Medicine, March 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  26. Statins Associated with Better Long-Term Outcomes in Aged Hospitalized Patients with COPD: A Real-World Experience from Pay-for-Performance Program

    Article • Journal of Personalized Medicine, February 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  27. Compared the Microbiota Profiles between Samples from Bronchoalveolar Lavage and Endotracheal Aspirates in Severe Pneumonia: A Real-World Experience

    Article • Journal of Clinical Medicine, January 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  28. Associations of Chinese Herbal Medicine Use with the Risks of Acute Exacerbation and Mortality in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Nationwide Retrospective Cohort Study

    Article • Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine, January 2022, Mary Ann Liebert Inc

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  29. Significance of the Modified NUTRIC Score for Predicting Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Severe Community-Acquired Pneumonia

    Article • Nutrients, December 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  30. Combination Therapy with Rituximab, Tofacitinib and Pirfenidone in a Patient with Rapid Progressive Interstitial Lung Disease (RP-ILD) Due to MDA5 Antibody-Associated Dermatomyositis: A Case Report

    Article • Medicina, December 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  31. GAP Score and CA-153 Associated with One-Year Mortality in Anti-MDA-5 Antibody-Positive Patients: A Real-World Experience

    Article • Journal of Clinical Medicine, November 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  32. Caloric Intake with High Ratio of Enteral Nutrition Associated with Lower Hospital Mortality for Patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Using Prone Position Therapy

    Article • Nutrients, September 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  33. Energy Achievement Rate Is an Independent Factor Associated with Intensive Care Unit Mortality in High-Nutritional-Risk Patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Requiring Prolonged Prone Positioning Therapy

    Article • Nutrients, September 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  34. Establishing Aspergillus-Specific IgG Cut-Off Level for Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis Diagnosis: Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study

    Article • Journal of Fungi, June 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  35. Prognostic Factors to Predict ICU Mortality in Patients with Severe ARDS Who Received Early and Prolonged Prone Positioning Therapy

    Article • Journal of Clinical Medicine, May 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  36. Prognostic Factors to Predict ICU Mortality in Patients with ARDS Who Received Early and Prolonged Prone Positioning Therapy

    Article • March 2021, Research Square

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  37. The Long-Term Effectiveness of Omalizumab in Adult Patients with Severe Allergic Asthma: Continuous Treatment Versus Boosting Treatment

    Article • Journal of Clinical Medicine, February 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  38. Effect of Tiotropium Soft Mist Inhalers on Dynamic Changes in Lung Mechanics of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Receiving Mechanical Ventilation: A Prospective Pilot Study

    Article • Pharmaceutics, December 2020, MDPI AG

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  39. Full versus Trophic Feeds in Critically Ill Adults with High and Low Nutritional Risk Scores: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    Article • Nutrients, November 2020, MDPI AG

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  40. Validated the power of terminal status criteria in the prediction of 1-year mortality in patiens with COPD

    Article • September 2020, European Respiratory Society (ERS)

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  41. Prognostic score of prone positioning to predict outcome in paients with moderate to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome

    Article • September 2020, European Respiratory Society (ERS)

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  42. Comparison of Feeding Efficiency and Hospital Mortality between Small Bowel and Nasogastric Tube Feeding in Critically Ill Patients at High Nutritional Risk

    Article • Nutrients, July 2020, MDPI AG

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  43. Prognostic Value of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test, Pulmonary Function Test , and Questionnaires on Mortality in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Prospective Pilot Study

    Article • June 2020, Research Square

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  44. Early Do-Not-Resuscitate Directives Decrease Invasive Procedures and Health Care Expenses During the Final Hospitalization of Life of COPD Patients

    Article • Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, December 2019, Elsevier

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  45. Health Care Expenses for COPD with Late Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) Decisions Escalate Nearly 2-Fold in Final Admission of Life

    Article • September 2019, European Respiratory Society (ERS)

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  46. Pulmonary Embolism and Severe Asthma: Case Report and Literature Review

    Article • Medicina, September 2019, MDPI AG

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  47. Miliary Tuberculosis-Related Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Complicated with Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Syndrome

    Article • Case Reports in Infectious Diseases, May 2019, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Sz-Iuan Shiu, Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  48. Adjuvant therapy with traditional Chinese medicine in a heart failure patient complicated by hospital-acquired pneumonia: A case report

    Article • Complementary Therapies in Medicine, April 2019, Elsevier

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  49. A 27‐year‐old female presented with diffuse alveolar haemorrhage due to breast angiosarcoma with lung metastasis

    Article • Respirology Case Reports, March 2019, Wiley

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  50. Optimal Time and Target for Evaluating Energy Delivery after Adjuvant Feeding with Small Bowel Enteral Nutrition in Critically Ill Patients at High Nutrition Risk

    Article • Nutrients, March 2019, MDPI AG

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  51. The Risk of Stroke in Kidney Transplant Recipients with End-Stage Kidney Disease

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, January 2019, MDPI AG

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  52. Targeted Energy Intake Is the Important Determinant of Clinical Outcomes in Medical Critically Ill Patients with High Nutrition Risk

    Article • Nutrients, November 2018, MDPI AG

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  53. Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) decisions in patients with terminal COPD

    Article • International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, August 2018, Dove Medical Press

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  54. Young-Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease is Associated with Major Cardiovascular Complications

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, May 2018, MDPI AG

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu

  55. Evaluation of LPS-Induced Acute Lung Injury Attenuation in Rats by Aminothiazole-Paeonol Derivatives

    Article • Molecules, September 2017, MDPI AG

    Dr. Pin-Kuei Fu