Publications by authors named "B J Zhang"

Background: Metabolic health is closely related to testosterone levels, and the cardiometabolic index (CMI) is a novel metabolic evaluation metric that encompasses obesity and lipid metabolism. However, there is currently a lack of research on the relationship between CMI and testosterone, which is the objective of this study.

Methods: This study utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) cycles from 2011 to 2016.

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Objective: To compare the diagnostic value of transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) by a method of meta-analysis.

Methods: Studies on TVS and MRI for CSP were collected from PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang data, and Chinese Scientific Journal Database (VIP database) until April 1, 2024. Stata 15.

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Background: Affective disorders are the leading cause of disability worldwide. Intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) is a safe and effective brain stimulation therapy for reducing depressive symptoms in adolescents. The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical efficacy of iTBS in treating adolescent patients with depressive disorders and the factors influencing clinical symptoms.

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As the ozone (O) pollution becomes severe in China, it poses a threat to human health. Currently, studies on the impacts of O on different regions and groups are limited. This review systematically summarizes the relationship between O pollution and mortality and morbidity across the nation, regions, and cities in China, with a focus on the regional and group-specific studies.

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) after cardiac arrest (CA) is an important cause of neurological impairment and leads to considerable morbidity and mortality. The stability of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) is crucial for minimizing secondary neurological damage and improving long-term prognosis. However, the precise mechanisms and regulatory pathways that contribute to BBB dysfunction after CPR remain elusive.

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