Publications by authors named "A-mei Chen"
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- A study found that following a type 2 diabetes prevention diet can reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer among 101,729 American adults.
- After nearly 9 years of follow-up, those with the highest adherence to this diet had a 38% lower risk of developing pancreatic cancer compared to those with the lowest adherence.
- The protective effect was especially significant among current or former smokers, indicating that dietary changes could be crucial for reducing cancer risk in certain populations.
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- Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causes COVID-19 and is primarily diagnosed using real-time RT-PCR, which has some accuracy limitations.
- Researchers developed a new peptide-based luminescent immunoassay that detects IgG and IgM antibodies to improve detection.
- The immunoassay showed positive rates of 71.4% for IgG and 57.2% for IgM in confirmed patients, suggesting it could enhance COVID-19 diagnosis when used alongside RT-PCR.
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- The study aimed to evaluate how well diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW-MRI) can distinguish between central lung cancer and atelectasis.
- A total of 38 lung cancer patients underwent various MR imaging sequences, including DW-MRI, which measured apparent diffusion coefficients (ADCs) to help differentiate tumors from atelectasis.
- Results showed that DW-MRI successfully identified all cancer cases, revealing that central lung carcinoma had significantly lower ADC values compared to atelectasis, suggesting DW-MRI could be a superior alternative to conventional imaging methods like PET-CT for lung cancer diagnosis.
[Study on the polymorphism of killer cell immunoglobulin like receptor (KIR) gene with systemic lupus erythematosus of North population in China].
Xi Bao Yu Fen Zi Mian Yi Xue Za Zhi
August 2008
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to explore the relationship between KIR gene polymorphism and susceptibility to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in patients.
- Researchers analyzed the KIR genes of 62 SLE patients and 61 healthy controls using a specialized PCR method.
- Results showed significant differences in KIR gene frequencies between the two groups, suggesting a potential link between KIR gene variations and SLE, prompting further investigation.
[Polymorphism of killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptor gene and its correlation with leukemia].
Zhongguo Shi Yan Xue Ye Xue Za Zhi
February 2007
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on the relationship between the killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptor (KIR) gene polymorphism and leukemia susceptibility among patients in northern Hans.
- Analysis of 50 leukemia patients and 60 healthy controls revealed significant differences in the frequencies of specific KIR genes, with certain genes like KIR 3DL1 and 2DL1 being notably lower in leukemia patients.
- The findings suggest a potential negative correlation between the presence of specific KIR genes and the development of leukemia, indicating the importance of KIR gene variation in understanding the disease.
[Application of multi-slice spiral CT angiography after endoluminal exclusion of aortic diseases].
Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao
February 2006
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the use of multi-slice spiral CT angiography (MSCTA) for evaluating post-surgical outcomes in patients with aortic dissection and aneurysms.
- MSCTA was performed on 19 patients after endoluminal treatments, revealing complications such as thrombus formation and endo-leaks.
- The findings indicate that MSCTA is an effective and objective method for assessing the results of endovascular aortic disease interventions.