My Publications

Tongju Li, Bruce Qing Tang, Wei-Bo Zhang, Minyi Zhao, Qingchuan Hu, Andrew Ahn, “In Vivo Visualization of the Pericardium Meridian with Fluorescent Dyes”, Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol. 2021, Article ID 5581227, 10 pages, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/5581227

Jacobs M, He J, Pradier MF, Lam B, Ahn AC, McCoy TH, Perlis RH, Doshi-Velez F, Gajos KZ. Designing AI for Trust and Collaboration in Time-Constrained Medical Decisions: A Sociotechnical Lens. Computer Human Interaction. In Press.

Chan ST, Evans KC, Song TY, Selb J, van der Kouwe A, Rosen BR, Zheng YP, Ahn AC, Kwong KK. Dynamic brain-body coupling of breath-by-breath O2-CO2 exchange ratio with resting state cerebral hemodynamic fluctuations. PLoS One. 2020 Sep 21;15(9):e0238946. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0238946. PMID: 32956397; PMCID: PMC7505589.

Sun W, Huo Y, Liu Q, Ahn AC, Zhou J, Yu R, Chen Z, Wang Y, Liu H. Attributable risk of all-cause mortality in hypertensive adults based on disease risk prediction model: A Chinese cohort study, Journal of Infection and Public Health, 2020. ISSN 1876-0341. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiph.2019.12.010.

Chan ST, Evans KC, Song TY, Selb J, van der Kouwe A, Rosen BR, Zheng YP, Ahn A, Kwong KK. Cerebrovascular reactivity assessment with O2-CO2 exchange ratio under brief breath hold challenge. PLoS One. 2020 Mar 24;15(3):e0225915. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0225915. PMID: 32208415; PMCID: PMC7092994.

Ma Y, Wu CW, Peng CK, Ahn A, Bertisch SM, Lipsitz LA, Yeh GY, Manor B, Novak V, Hausdorff JM, Gow B, Wayne PM. Complexity-Based Measures of Heart Rate Dynamics in Older Adults Following Long- and Short-Term Tai Chi Training: Cross-sectional and Randomized Trial Studies. Sci Rep. 2019 May 16;9(1):7500. doi: 10.1038/s41598-019-43602-y. PMID: 31097732; PMCID: PMC6522618.

Yin Y, Shang P, Ahn AC, Peng CK. Multiscale joint permutation entropy for complex time series. Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications. 2019 Feb; 515: 388-402. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physa.2018.09.179.

Ma Y, Hou F, Yang AC, Ahn AC, Fan L, Peng CK. Symbolic dynamics of electroencephalography is associated with the sleep depth and overall sleep quality in healthy adults. Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications. 2019 Jan; 513: 22-31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physa.2018.08.043.

Gow BJ, Hausdorff JM, Manor B, Lipsitz LA, Macklin EA, Bonato P, Novak V, Peng CK, Ahn AC, Wayne PM. Can Tai Chi training impact fractal stride time dynamics, an index of gait health, in older adults? Cross-sectional and randomized trial studies. PLoS One. 2017 Oct 11;12(10):e0186212. PMID: 29020106.

Ma Y, Tseng PH, Ahn A, Wu MS, Ho YL, Chen MF, Peng CK. Cardiac Autonomic Alteration and Metabolic Syndrome: An Ambulatory ECG-based Study in a General Population. Sci Rep. 2017 Mar 14;7:44363. doi: 10.1038/srep44363. PMID: 28290487

Zhou Y, Hu X, Tang Z, Ahn AC. Sparse Representation-based ECG Signal Enhancement and QRS Detection. Physiol Meas. 2016 Dec; 37(12):2093-2110. PMID: 27811395

Gow BG, Peng CK, Wayne PM, Ahn AC. Multiscale Entropy Analysis of Center-of-Pressure Dynamics in Human Postural Control: Methodological Considerations. Entropy. 2015 Nov; 17(12), 7926-7947. DOI :10.3390/e17127849.

Li W, Ahn A. Effect of Acupuncture Manipulations at LI4 or LI11 on Blood Flow and Skin Temperature. 2016; 9(3):128-133. Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies. ISSN 2005-2901, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jams.2015.08.005.

Zhou Y, Hu X, Tang Z, Ahn AC. Denoising and Baseline Correction of ECG Signals Using Sparse Representation. 2015 IEEE International Workshop on Signal Processing Systems 2015 Oct: p.1-6. DOI: 10.1109/SiPS.2015.7344997.

Wayne PM, Gow BJ, Costa MD, Peng CK, Lipsitz LA, Hausdorff JM, Davis RB, Walsh JN, Lough M, Novak V, Yeh GY, Ahn AC, Macklin EA, Manor B. Complexity-Based Measures Inform Effects of Tai Chi Training on Standing Postural Control: Cross-Sectional and Randomized Trial Studies. PLoS One. 2014 Dec; 10;9(12):e114731. PMID: 25494333.

Spaulding K, Ahn AC, Colbert AP. Acupuncture Needle Stimulation Induces Changes in Bioelectric Potential. Med Acupuncture. 2013 April; 25(2): 141-148.

Gow BJ, Cheng JL, Baikie ID, Martinsen OG, Zhao M, Smith S, Ahn AC. Electrical potential of acupuncture points: use of a noncontact scanning Kelvin probe. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2012; 2012:632838. PubMed PMID: 23320033.

Wayne PM, Manor B, Novak V, Costa MD, Hausdorff JM, Goldberger AL, Ahn AC, Yeh GY, Peng CK, Lough M, Davis RB, Quilty MT, Lipsitz LA. A systems biology approach to studying Tai Chi, physiological complexity and healthy aging: design and rationale of a pragmatic randomized controlled trial. Contemp Clin Trials 2013 Jan; 34(1):21-34. PMID: 23026349.

Li W, Ahn AC. Pulsatile hemodynamics of hypertension: systematic review of aortic input impedance. J Hypertens 2012 Aug; 30(8):1493-9. PMID: 22635138.

Ahn AC, Gow BJ, Martinsen OG, Zhao M, Grodzinsky AJ, Baikie ID. Applying the Kelvin probe to biological tissues: theoretical and computational analyses. Phys Rev E Stat Nonlin Soft Matter Phys 2012 Jun; 85 (6 Pt 1):061901. PubMed PMID: 23005121.

Colbert AP, Spaulding KP, Ahn AC, Cutro JA. Clinical utility of electrodermal activity at acupuncture points: a narrative review. Acupunct Med 2011; Oct 14: PubMed PMID: 22002962.

Li WH, Ahn AC. Subcutaneous fascial bands – a qualitative and morphometric analysis. PLOS ONE 2011; 6(9):e23987. PMID: 21931632.

Colbert AP, Spaulding K, Larsen A, Ahn AC, Cutro JA. Electrodermal activity at acupoints: literature review and recommendations for reporting clinical trials. J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2011; 4(1): 5-13. PMID: 22002962.

Ahn AC, Kaptchuk TJ, Langevin HM. Spatial anisotropy of subcutaneous tissue: potential insights into its biomechanical properties. J Anat 2011; doi: 10.1111/j.1469-7580.2011.01407.x. PMID: 21722103.

Macuha F Jr, Ahn A, Graham R. Necrotizing Fasciitis associated with acupuncture: a case report. J Hosp Med 2010 Nov-Dec; 5(9):565-6. PMID: 20578048.

Ahn AC, Park M, Shaw JR, McManus CA, Kaptchuk TJ, Langevin HM. Electrical impedance of acupuncture meridians: the relevance of subcutaneous collagenous bands. PLOS ONE 2010; 5(7):e11907. PMID: 20689594.

Ahn AC, Nahin RL, Calabrese C, Folkman S, Kimbrough E, Shoham J, Haramati A. Applying principles from complex systems to studying the efficacy of CAM therapies [conference summary review]. J Altern Complement Med 2010; 16(9): 1-8. PMID: 20715978.

Ahn AC, Grodzinsky AJ. Relevance of collagen piezoelectricity to “Wolff’s Law”: a critical review [review]. Med Eng Phys 2009; 31(7): 733-41. PMID: 19286413.

Ahn AC, Schnyer R, Conboy L, Laufer MR, Wayne PM. Electrodermal measures of Jing-Well points and their clinical relevance in endometriosis-related chronic pelvic pain. J Altern Complement Med 2009; 15(12):1293-305. PMID: 19958132.

Napadow V, Ahn A, Longhurst J, Lao L, Stener-Victorin E, Harris R, Langevin HM. The Status and Future of Acupuncture Mechanism Research. J Altern Complement Med 2008; 14(7): 861-9. PMID: 18803495.

Ahn AC, Colbert AP, Anderson BJ, Martinsen ØG, Hammerschlag R, Cina S, Wayne PM, Langevin HM. Electrical properties of acupuncture points and meridians: a systematic review. Bioelectromagnetics 2008; 29(4):245-56. PMID: 18240287.

Ahn AC, Martinsen ØG. Electrical characterization of acupuncture points: technical issues and challenges. J Altern Complement Med 2007; 13(8): 817-24. PMID: 17983337.

Ahn AC, Bennani T, Freeman R, Hamdy O, Kaptchuk TJ. Two styles of acupuncture for treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy: a pilot randomized control trial. Acupunct Med 2007; 25(1-2):11-17. PMID: 17641562.

Gardiner P, Graham P, Legedza ATR, Ahn AC, Eisenberg DM, Phillips RS. Factors associated with herbal therapy use by adults in the United States. Altern Ther Health Med 2007; 13(2):22-29. PMID: 17405675.

Ahn AC, Tewari M, Poon CS, Phillips RS. The clinical applications of a systems approach. PLoS Med 2006; 3(7):e209. PMID: 16683861.

Ahn AC, Tewari M, Poon CS, Phillips RS. The limits of reductionism in medicine: could systems biology offer an alternative? PLoS Med 2006; 3(6):e208. PMID: 16681415.

Ahn AC, Ngo-Metzger Q, Legedza AT, Massagli MP, Clarridge BR, Phillips RS. Use of complementary and alternative therapies in Chinese and Vietnamese Americans: prevalence, associated factors, and the effects of patient-clinician communication. Am J Public Health 2006; 96(4): 647-653. PMID: 16380575.

Ahn AC, Kaptchuk TJ. Advancing acupuncture research [review]. Altern Ther Health Med 2005; 11(3):40-45. PMID: 15943131.

Ahn AC, Wu J, Badger GJ, Hammerschlag R, Langevin HM. Electrical impedance along connective tissue planes associated with acupuncture meridians. BMC Complement Altern Med 2005; 5(1):10. PMID: 15882468.

Graham R, Ahn AC, Davis R, Eisenberg DM, Phillips RS. Use of complementary and alternative medical therapies among racial and ethnic minority adults in the United States. J Natl Med Assoc 2005; 97(4):535-545. PMID: 15868773.

Ahn A, Nallamothu B, Saint S. We’re jinxed! – are residents’ fears of being jinxed during on-call day founded? Am J Med 2002; 112(6):504. PMID: 11959067.