Publications by authors named "Ding H"

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  • This study looks at how a specific type of pain related to the knee surgery affects patients after they have their knee treated for osteoarthritis.
  • Researchers wanted to find the best score on a test called the Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI) that could help predict patient recovery after surgery.
  • They found that a CSI score of 12 is important for figuring out how well patients do after their knee operation and that using this score can help doctors provide better treatment.
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Computational tools can now facilitate screening precursors and selecting suitable biotransformation enzymes for producing new bioactive compounds. This study applied the data-mining approach to screen for candidate precursors of glycosyltransferases to produce new glucosides from 412 commercial natural compounds. Among five candidates, experimental results showed that only corylin could be glycosylated by the bacterial glycosyltransferase, BsUGT489.

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The focal point of probiotic efficacy and a crucial factor influencing poultry cultivation lies in the level of intestinal inflammation. In conventional farming processes, the reduction of intestinal inflammation generally proves advantageous for poultry growth. This study investigated the impact of TL (B.

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Background: Pseudouridine (Ψ), a C5-glycoside isomer of uridine, stands as one of the most prevalent RNA modifications in all RNA types. Distinguishing from the C-N bond linking uridine to ribose, the link between Ψ and ribose is a C-C bond, endowing Ψ modified RNA distinct properties and functions in various biological processes. The conversion of uridine to Ψ is governed by pseudouridine synthases (PUSs).

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  • Researchers are studying drugs called replication checkpoint modulators (RCMs) that could help treat tough ovarian cancer, but they are not very effective by themselves.
  • When these drugs are used on cancer cells, they change certain proteins inside the cells, which makes them struggle to divide and can lead to cell death.
  • The study shows that these drugs can help shrink tumors even in stubborn cases, meaning they could be useful for patients with this type of cancer.
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To investigate the clinical value of multiparameteric quantitative ultrasound combined with a non-invasive prediction model for assessing high-risk steatohepatitis. One hundred and ninety-four cases with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) who underwent liver biopsy in Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, from June 2021 to September 2022 were selected. Shear wave elastography (SWE), shear wave dispersion (SWD) imaging, and attenuation imaging (ATI) examinations were conducted in all patients before biopsy.

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  • Graph-based semi-supervised learning (GSSL) typically uses shallow methods based on clustering, while recent advances in graph convolutional networks (GCNs) have drawn attention due to their performance but face the oversmoothing problem.
  • This article explores the differences between traditional GSSL methods and GCNs, focusing on how GCNs struggle to effectively combine graph structure and label information throughout their layers.
  • To address these challenges, the authors propose three new graph convolution methods, one supervised and two unsupervised, all aimed at improving the incorporation of graph structure during the convolution process, supported by experimental results showcasing their effectiveness.
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  • Current research is focused on achieving high-temperature superconductivity in lightweight compounds at atmospheric pressure, but this goal has not yet been realized.
  • The study suggests that hard or superhard materials could be excellent candidates for high-temperature superconductivity, specifically through examining the effects of H and Li doping in cubic boron nitride (c-BN).
  • Results indicate that Li doped c-BN transitions to a superconductor at around 58 K, while H doped c-BN shows stronger interactions leading to a higher transition temperature of 122 K, indicating a promising avenue for future research in superconductivity.
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Background: The optimal strategy for using hydroxychloroquine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in patients, either before or after exposure, remains unclear. We evaluated the safety and efficacy of different doses and treatment durations of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 prevention.

Method: Databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Medline, and ClinicalTrials.

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Soft X-ray imaging is a powerful tool to explore the structure of cells, probe material with nanometer resolution, and investigate the energetic phenomena in the universe. Conventional soft X-ray image sensors are by and large Si-based charge coupled devices that suffer from low frame rates, complex fabrication processes, mechanical inflexibility, and required cooling below -60 °C. Here, a soft X-ray photodiode is reported based on low-cost metal halide perovskite with comparable performance to commercial Si-based device.

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  • The text discusses the importance of using deep learning for semantic segmentation of ultrasound images in medical diagnostics but notes limitations due to the scarcity of data and a focus on single organs.* -
  • To tackle these issues, the authors introduce the Multi-Organ FOundation (MOFO) model, which analyzes multiple organs together, enhancing segmentation by recognizing correlations and utilizing a larger dataset of 7039 images from 10 different organs.* -
  • Results show that the MOFO model outperforms existing single-organ models in key metrics, indicating a significant advancement in ultrasound image segmentation by integrating anatomical insights and improving overall diagnostic accuracy.*
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  • The case study focuses on a 71-year-old woman with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) who experienced multiple arrhythmias and complications, including atrial flutter after her treatments.
  • Initially diagnosed with HOCM based on echocardiography, she underwent two transcoronary ablations of septal hypertrophy, with varying success, and later developed atrial fibrillation which required further intervention.
  • The findings support that while the treatment of HOCM can be complicated by arrhythmias, a combination of catheter ablation and targeted therapies can lead to positive long-term outcomes for patients.
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Introduction: High fructose intake has been implicated as a risk factor for behavioral disorders, potentially through cell ferroptosis induction in the central nervous system. Neural stem cells (NSCs) are crucial for maintaining hippocampal neurogenesis to resist behavioral alterations. Gastrodin, derived from the traditional Chinese herb Gastrodia elata, has neuroprotective effect.

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Disruption of the circadian clock in skeletal muscle worsens local and systemic health, leading to decreased muscle strength, metabolic dysfunction, and aging-like phenotypes. Whole-body knockout mice that lack Bmal1, a key component of the molecular clock, display premature aging. Here, by using adeno-associated viruses, we rescued Bmal1 expression specifically in the skeletal muscle fibers of Bmal1-KO mice and found that this engaged the circadian clock and clock output gene expression, contributing to extended lifespan.

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Electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction (CORR) technology enables the conversion of excessive CO into high-value fuels and chemicals, thereby mitigating atmospheric CO concentrations and addressing energy scarcity. Single-atom alloys (SAAs) possess the potential to enhance the CORR performance by full utilization of atoms and breaking linear scaling relationships. However, quickly screening high-performance metal portfolios of SAAs remains a formidable challenge.

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Ischemic heart disease refers to the imbalance between the supply and demand of myocardial blood; it has various causes and results in a class of clinical diseases characterized by myocardial ischemia (MI). In recent years, the incidence of cardiovascular disease has become higher and higher, and the number of patients with ischemic heart disease has also increased year by year. Traditional treatment methods include drug therapy and surgical treatment, both of which have limitations.

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  • - Antigen testing is vital for managing the COVID-19 pandemic, and this study compared a new IgM-based rapid antigen test to the standard RT-PCR method for detecting SARS-CoV-2.
  • - The study analyzed 1,030 nasopharyngeal swab samples and found that the antigen test showed very high sensitivity (93.18%-100%) and specificity (99.67%-100%) across different testing centers, with performance improving under certain conditions.
  • - The ALLtest Ag-RDT proved to be a reliable tool for diagnosing COVID-19, suggesting it could be an effective option for early detection in suspected cases.
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  • Krukenberg tumor is a rare type of ovarian cancer that often shows up with symptoms like abdominal pain and swelling, commonly due to both ovaries being affected.
  • The case study discusses a 39-year-old woman who experienced unusual symptoms like abdominal distension and shortness of breath, leading to the discovery of the tumor.
  • The tumor was confirmed to be signet ring cell carcinoma, and it was associated with Pseudo-Meigs' syndrome, highlighting the importance for doctors to consider this syndrome in similar cases for potential effective treatment.
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Nucleotide modifications deviate nanopore sequencing readouts, therefore generating artifacts during the basecalling of sequence backbones. Here, we present an iterative approach to polish modification-disturbed basecalling results. We show such an approach is able to promote the basecalling accuracy of both artificially-synthesized and real-world molecules.

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  • Nanopore sequencing of short DNA/RNA sequences (under 0.3kb) is becoming increasingly popular, similar to Illumina sequencing techniques.
  • The study presents a new training method for nanopore basecallers tailored specifically for short biomolecules.
  • Using bioengineered RNA (BioRNA) as a test case, the researchers show that their trained basecallers achieve higher accuracy in sequencing.
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  • Melasma is a common skin disorder linked to metabolic syndrome, and this study investigates how metabolomics can aid in identifying metabolic abnormalities in affected individuals.
  • Researchers analyzed plasma samples from 20 female melasma patients and 21 healthy controls, discovering 125 altered metabolites related to amino acids, lipids, and carbohydrates using advanced chromatography techniques.
  • The study found key metabolic pathways involved in melasma development and identified potential biomarkers, paving the way for new treatment strategies and insights into the disorder's causes.
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Background: Spinal cord injury (SCI) often leads to a loss of motor and sensory function. Axon regeneration and outgrowth are key events for functional recovery after spinal cord injury. Endogenous growth of axons is associated with a variety of factors.

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Hydroxychloroquine sulfate (HCQ) is extensively utilized due to its numerous therapeutic effects. Because of its properties of high solubility, persistence, bioaccumulation, and biotoxicity, HCQ can potentially affect water bodies and human health. In this study, the LaCoMoO-CeO material was successfully prepared by the sol-gel process, and it was applied to the experiment of degrading HCQ by activating peroxymonosulfate (PMS).

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  • Research shows that TRPC3 and TRPC6 channels are key players in mechanical pain hypersensitivity, commonly experienced by patients with tissue inflammation or injury.
  • When these channels are knocked out in animal models, there is a reduction in pain sensitivity by decreasing the excitability of certain pain-sensing neurons.
  • Targeting TRPC3 and TRPC6 may provide a promising treatment option for managing mechanical pain with fewer side effects.
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