Publications by authors named "E Y Qin"
The mechanisms by which respiratory viruses predispose to secondary bacterial infections remain poorly characterized. Using 2,409 nasopharyngeal swabs from 300 infants in Botswana, we performed a detailed analysis of factors that influence the dynamics of bacterial pathobiont colonization during infancy. We quantify the extent to which viruses increase the acquisition of , , and .
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- Most catalysts used are homogeneous, complicating their recovery and leading to product contamination, but the study introduces a Pd-Cu/γ-AlO catalyst that overcomes these issues.
- This new catalyst achieved a PET conversion rate of 99% and an 86% yield of BHET in 80 minutes, can be easily separated for reuse, and shows promise for more sustainable and cost-effective PET recycling.
Diagnostic model for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in cirrhotic patients with ascites: a multicenter cohort study.
Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol
November 2024
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- - The study focuses on spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP), a serious complication of liver disease, aiming to improve early diagnosis and treatment to enhance patient survival rates.
- - Researchers analyzed data from 1,618 patients with liver-related fluid buildup to identify key predictors of SBP, creating a nomogram for diagnosis based on various clinical parameters.
- - The diagnostic model proved to be effective, showing strong accuracy in both training and validation cohorts, and includes an easy-to-use Excel tool for clinical adoption.
Autonomic dysreflexia in patients with cancer and spinal cord injury: a case series.
Spinal Cord Ser Cases
September 2024
Introduction: Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is a potentially life-threatening syndrome that can occur in patients with traumatic injury to the spinal cord; however, it has not been well described in patients with non-traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) from cancer and its treatments.
Case Presentation: We report four cases of autonomic dysreflexia secondary to primary spinal cord tumors and metastatic disease to the spine, and as sequela to cancer treatment. The clinical characteristics, diagnostic considerations, and therapeutic strategies used to mitigate the symptoms are discussed.
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- Tungsten's high atomic number, melting temperature, and thermal conductivity make it suitable for use in nuclear applications, despite challenges in engineering due to its ductile-to-brittle transition temperature.
- Recent advancements in additive manufacturing, specifically laser powder bed fusion, have been employed to create ultra-dense tungsten components, achieving up to 99.98% relative density.
- This study used simulations to analyze the impact of powder size and laser energy density on melting quality, helping establish relationships that can reduce defects and improve surface quality for future tungsten applications.