Dr. Chih Hung Ku

Associate Professor
National Defense Medical Center, Taiwan

Highest Degree
D.Sc. in Occupational Epidemiology from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, USA

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Area of Interest:

Public Health
Breast Cancer
Epidemiology
Public Health Nutrition
Infection Diseas

Selected Publications

  1. Wu, D., V.Y. Wang, Y.H. Chen, C.H. Ku and P.C. Wang 2021. The Prevalence of Olfactory and Gustatory Dysfunction in Covid-19 - A Systematic Review. Auris Nasus Larynx 10.1016/j.anl.2021.07.007.
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  2. Lu, S.C., S.W. Kuo, C.H. Ku and L.T. Chin 2021. Evaluating the Effect of Inert Recruiting on Blood Donations Immediately After the Consecutive Earthquakes. Disaster med. public health prep. 10.1017/dmp.2020.385.
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  3. Cherng, C.H. and C.H. Ku 2020. Choosing an Optimal Headrest for Preventing Postoperative Alopecia - A Manikin Study. J. Tissue Viability 29: 100-103.
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  4. Lin, Y., S.H. Tsai, C.S. Yang, C.H. Wu and C.H. Huang et al. 2018. Improved Survival of Hospitalized Patients with Cardiac Arrest due to Coronary Heart Disease after Implementation of Post-Cardiac Arrest Care. med. 10.1097/MD.0000000000012382.
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  5. Lai, C.Y., S.H. Tsai, F.H. Lin, H. Chu and C.H. Ku et al. 2018. Survival Rate Variation among Different Types of Hospitalized Traumatic Cardiac Arrest. med. 10.1097/MD.0000000000011480.
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  6. Chung-Yu Lai, Fu-Huang Lin, Hsin Chu, Chih-Hung Ku, Shih-Hung Tsai, Chi-Hsiang Chung, Wu-Chien Chien, Chun-Hsien Wu, Chi-Ming Chu, Chi-Wen Chang 2018. Survival Factors of Hospitalized Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Patients in Taiwan: A Retrospective Study. PLoS ONE 10.1371/journal.pone.0191954.
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  7. Hsian-Jenn Wang, Lin-Gwei Wei, Chi-Hsien Wang, Ya-Chen Cheng, Junn-Liang Chang, Tai-Li Tsou, Chih-Hung Ku, Chun-Chang Li, Wen-Kuan Chiu, Chieh-Feng Chen 2017. A New Form of Artificial Skin to Promote Permanent Wound Coverage. Ann. Plast. Surg. 78: S148-S152.
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  8. Chang, C.C., C.H. Ku, C.S. Hsu and S.T. Chang, 2016. Improvement of sacroiliac joint stress bottom-up after convalesce of foot periostitis: A randomized controlled trial. Asia Life Sci., 25: 141-153.

  9. Chang, C.C., C.H. Ku and S.T. Chang, 2016. Postural asymmetry correlated with lateralization of cerebellar perfusion in persons with chronic stroke: a role of crossed cerebellar diaschisis in left side. Brain Injury, 31: 90-97.
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  10. Li, C.Y., H.C. Chen, H.Y. Cheng, C.F. Chian and F.Y. Chang et al., 2015. Role of QuantiFERON-TB-gold in tube assay for active and latent tuberculosis infection in investigation of tuberculosis outbreak in a university. J. Microbiol. Immunol. Infect., 48: 263-268.
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  11. Lin, L.F., C.Y. Cheng, C.H. Hou, C.H. Ku, N.C. Tseng and D.H. Shen, 2014. Experience of low-dose aminophylline use to relieve minor adverse effects of dipyridamole in patients undergoing stress myocardial perfusion imaging. J. Nucl. Cardiol., 21: 563-569.
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  12. Chang, C.C., C.H. Ku, W.C. Hsu, Y.A. Hu, J.F. Shyu and S.T. Chang, 2014. Five-day, low-level laser therapy for sports-related lower extremity periostitis in adult men: A randomized, controlled trial. Lasers Med. Sci., 29: 1485-1494.
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  13. Lu, C.C., T.C. Lin, C.H. Hsu, M.H. Yu and T.L. Chen et al., 2012. Hyperventilation accelerates the rise of arterial blood concentrations of desflurane in gynecologic patients. Clinics (Sao Paulo), 67: 1029-1034.
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  14. Lu, C.C., T.C. Lin, C.H. Hsu, M.H. Yu and C.H. Ku et al., 2012. Hyperventilation accelerates rise in arterial blood concentrations of sevoflurane in gynecologic patients. J. Anesth., 27: 35-42.
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  15. Yao, N.S., Y.Y. Wu, A.J. Janckila, C.H. Ku, A.T. Hsieh et al., 2011. Serum tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b (TRACP5b) activity as a biomarker for bone metastasis in non-small cell lung cancer patients. Clin. Chim. Acta., 412: 181-185.
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  16. Lin, G.M., F.Y. Chang, C.H. Chou, Y.P. Lin and C.H. Ku, 2011. Characteristics and outcome of patients with dual pulmonary tuberculosis and non-mycobacterial respiratory infections. J. Clin. Med. Res., 3: 309-318.
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  17. Yang, Y.S., C.H. Ku, J.C. Lin, S.T. Shang and C.H. Chiu et al., 2010. Impact of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae on the outcome of community-onset bacteremic urinary tract infections. J. Microbiol. Immunol. Infect., 43: 194-199.
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  18. Wu, Y.Y., A.J. Janckila, C.H. Ku, C.P. Yu and J.C. Yu et al., 2010. Serum tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b activity as a prognostic marker of survival in breast cancer with bone metastasis. BMC Cancer, 10: 1-9.
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  19. Wang, K.Y., C.P. Wu, C.H. Ku, N.W. Chang, Y.H. Lee and H.R. Lai, 2010. The effects of asthma education on asthma knowledge and health-related quality of life in Taiwanese asthma patients. J. Nurs. Res., 18: 126-135.
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  20. Fu, C.Y., H.H. Hsu, J.C. Yu, G.C. Hsu and K.F. Hsu et al., 2010. Influence of age on PPV of sonographic BI-RADS categories 3, 4 and 5. Ultraschall Med., 32: S8-S13.
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  21. Chou, C.H., G.M. Lin, C.H. Ku and F.Y. Chang, 2010. Comparison of the APACHE II, GCS and MRC scores in predicting outcomes in patients with tuberculous meningitis. Int. J. Tuberc. Lung Dis., 14: 86-92.
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  22. Chang, C.Y., C. Tzao, S.C. Lee, C.Y. Cheng and C.H. Liu et al., 2010. Incremental value of integrated FDG-PET/CT in evaluating indeterminate solitary pulmonary nodule for malignancy. Mol. Imaging Biol., 12: 204-209.
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  23. Lin, H.Y., C.H. Ku, D.W. Liu, H.L. Chao, C.S. Lin and Y.M. Jen, 2009. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for late radiation-associated tissue necroses: Is it safe in patients with locoregionally recurrent and then successfully salvaged head-and-neck cancers? Int. J. Radiat. Oncol. Biol. Phys., 74: 1077-1082.
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  24. Huang, G.S., T.C. Lin, J.Y. Wang, C.H. Ku, S.T. Ho and C.Y. Li, 2009. Lidocaine priming reduces ADP-induced P-selectin expression and platelet-leukocyte aggregation. Acta Anaesthesiol. Taiwan, 47: 56-61.
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  25. Cheng, J.H., C.H. Ku, M.C. Tai, C.L. Chen, J.T. Chen and D.W. Lu, 2009. Optical coherence tomography analysis of the macula after macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment surgery. J. Med. Sci., 29: 173-178.

  26. Lin, J.C., T.Y. Lin, W.C. Perng, C.S. Mai, Y.H. Chen, C.H. Ku and F.Y. Chang, 2008. An outbreak of tuberculosis in a bacillus Calmette-guerin-vaccinated military population. Mil. Med., 173: 388-392.
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  27. Lin, C.S., Y.M. Jen, W.Y. Nien, C.H. Ku and H.W. Lee et al., 2008. Comparing intensity-modulated radiation therapy with conventional tangential technique in treating left-sided breast cancer. Therapeutic Radiol. Oncol., 15: 181-188.

  28. Chang, S.T., C.H. Ku, M.F. Hsieh, L.C. Chen, H.Y. Chu, C.C. Chang and K.C. Tsai, 2008. Contribution of the multifidus muscle for control of upright posture in subjects with spina bifida occulta. J. Sport Rehabit., 17: 283-299.
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  29. Chang, C.C., S.T. Chang, C.H. Ku, S.L. Chiang and H.Y. Chang et al., 2008. First-ever ischemic stroke after a flight in a patient with prior poliomyelitis. Clin. Med. Pathol., 1: 1-5.
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  30. Tsai, S.H., C.Y. Chen, C.H. Ku, A.J. Janckila and L.T. Yam et al., 2007. The semiquantitative bone scintigraphy index correlates with serum tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase activity in breast cancer patients with bone metastasis. Mayo Clin. Proc., 82: 917-926.
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  31. Chang, S.T., C.H. Ku and S.C. Cherng, 2007. Evidence-based correlation between anti-streptolysin O serum titer and sacroiliac joint disorder. J. Rheumatol., 34: 1746-1752.
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  32. Chang, S.T. and C.H. Ku, 2007. Postural sway at ground and bevel levels in subjects with spina bifida occulta. Eur. Spine J., 16: 759-769.
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  33. Chan, D.C., C.J. Chen, H.C. Chu, W.K. Chang and J.C. Yu et al., 2007. Evaluation of serum amyloid A as a biomarker for gastric cancer. Ann. Surg. Oncol., 14: 84-93.
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  34. Hsu, G.C., C.H. Ku, J.C. Yu, C.B. Hsieh, C.P. Yu and T.Y. Chao, 2006. Application of intraoperative ultrasound to nonsentinel node assessment in primary breast cancer. Clin. Cancer Res., 12: 3746-3753.
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  35. Chung, Y.C., C.H. Ku, T.Y. Chao, J.C. Yu, M.M. Chen and S.H. Lee, 2006. Tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b activity is a useful bone marker for monitoring bone metastases in breast cancer patients after treatment. Cancer Epidemiol. Biomarkers Prev., 15: 424-428.
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  36. Chang, F.W., M.H. Yu, C.H. Ku, C.H. Chen, G.J. Wu and J.Y. Liu, 2006. General gynaecology: Effect of uterotonics on intra-operative blood loss during laparoscopy-assisted vaginal hysterectomy: A randomised controlled trial. BJOG: Int. J. Obstetrics Gynaecol., 113: 47-52.
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  37. Lin, T.C., C.Y. Li, C.S. Tsai, C.H. Ku, C.T. Wu, C.S. Wong and S.T. Ho, 2005. Neutrophil-mediated secretion and activation of matrix metalloproteinase-9 during cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. Anesth Analg., 100: 1554-1560.
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  38. Ku, C.H., Y.T. Liu and D.C. Christiani, 2005. Case report: Occupationally related recurrent varicella (chickenpox) in a hospital nurse. Environ. Health Perspect., 113: 1373-1375.
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  39. Ku, C.H., S.L. Ku, J.C. Yin and A.J. Lee, 2005. Risk factors for sternal and leg surgical site infections after cardiac surgery in Taiwan. Am. J. Epidemiol., 161: 661-671.
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  40. Jen, Y.M., R. Shih, Y.S. Lin, W.F. Su and C.H. Ku et al., 2005. Parotid gland-sparing 3-dimensional conformal radiotherapy results in less severe dry mouth in nasopharyngeal cancer patients: A dosimetric and clinical comparison with conventional radiotherapy. Radiother Oncol., 75: 204-209.
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  41. Chen, D.C., J.Y. Liu, G.J. Wu, C.H. Ku, H.Y. Su and C.H. Chen, 2005. Serum vascular endothelial growth factor165 levels and uterine fibroid volume. Acta Obstet. Gynecol. Scand., 84: 317-321.
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  42. Chen, C.J., T.Y. Chao, A.J. Janckila, S.N. Cheng, C.H. Ku and D.M. Chu, 2005. Evaluation of the activity of tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase isoform 5b in normal Chinese children - a novel marker for bone growth. J. Pediatr. Endocrinol. Metab., 18: 55-62.
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  43. Chao, T.Y., J.C. Yu, C.H. Ku, M.M. Chen, S.H. Lee, A.J. Janckila and L.T. Yam, 2005. Tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b is a useful serum marker for extensive bone metastasis in breast cancer patients. Clin. Cancer Res., 11: 544-550.
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  44. Ren, S.S., G.H. Sun, C.H. Ku, D.C. Chen and G.J. Wu, 2004. Comparison of four methods for sperm preparation for IUI. Arch Androl., 50: 139-143.
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  45. Chou, K.R., R. Chen, J.F. Lee, C.H. Ku and R.B. Lu, 2004. The effectiveness of nicotine-patch therapy for smoking cessation in patients with schizophrenia. Int. J. Nurs. Stud., 41: 321-330.
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  46. Chen, D.C., C.H. Ku, Y.C. Huang, C.H. Chen and G.J. Wu, 2004. Urinary nitric oxide metabolite changes in spontaneous and induced onset active labor. Acta Obstet. Gynecol. Scand., 83: 641-646.
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  47. Yang, T., T.N. Wu, S.H. Liou, J.C. Shyr, H.M. Chen and C.H. Ku, 2003. Assessment the relationship between blood lead levels and long-term health effects in lead exposure employees. Chinese J. Occup. Med., 10: 195-210, (In Chinese).

  48. Chien, H.C., C.H. Ku, R.B. Lu, H. Chu, Y.H. Tao and K.R. Chou, 2003. Effects of social skills training on improving social skills of patients with schizophrenia. Arch. Psychiatr. Nurs., 17: 228-236.
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  49. Wu, C., C. Ku, S. Liu and Y. Lin, 2002. Occupational hearing loss among helicopter pilots. J. Taiwan Otolary-Head Neck Surg., 47: 137-145.

  50. Ku, S.L., C.H. Ku and F.C. Ma, 2002. Effects of phase I cardiac rehabilitation on anxiety of patients hospitalized for coronary artery bypass graft in Taiwan. Heart Lung., 31: 133-140.
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  51. Chen, R., C. Ku, R. Lu and K. Chou, 2002. The impact of smoking cessation programs on smoking-related health belief and rate of quit-smoking among schizophrenic patients. J. Med. Sci., 22: 215-220.
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  52. Yang, T., D. Wu, C. Sun, C. Ku, Y. Chou and L. Sh, 2000. A preliminary study on the stability of blood lead levels in short-term stored specimens subjected to various storage temperature conditions. Chinese J. Pub. Heal., 19: 462-468, (In Chinese).

  53. Yang, T., C.H. Ku, S.W. Hsu, C.K. Chung, C.L. Lin and S.H. Liou, 2000. The comparison of blood lead levals in the multiple tubes of blood collected from vein. Chinese J. Occup. Med., 7: 211-218, (In Chinese).
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