Publications by authors named "Fang-Chao Liu"
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- Recent decades have seen China implementing policies aimed at reducing air pollution, specifically targeting health issues related to stroke caused by fine particulate matter (PM).
- Analysis of data from the Global Burden of Disease study indicates that the rate of disability-adjusted life years (DALY) lost due to stroke from PM increased dramatically from 1990 to 2012, but showed a steady decrease from 2012 to 2019.
- The research highlights that while rates for ischemic and intracerebral hemorrhage strokes initially rose, they have since declined, demonstrating a positive impact of air quality improvement efforts on public health in China.
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- Previous research highlights the positive impact of ideal cardiovascular health (CVH) on reducing cardiovascular risks, but its effect on subclinical atherosclerosis (SA) progression is still uncertain.
- This study followed 972 asymptomatic Chinese participants for nearly 6 years to assess the relationship between the American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 (LE8) score and the progression of SA via measures like carotid plaque and coronary artery calcification (CAC).
- Results indicate that for every 10-point increase in LE8 score, there are significant reductions in the risks of developing carotid plaque, CAC, and overall SA progression, emphasizing the importance of maintaining ideal CVH over time.
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- This study examined the link between fruit and vegetable consumption and arterial stiffness in a large group of participants (6,628) over a significant period (2007-2021).
- Results indicated that increasing fruit and vegetable intake by 100 grams daily was associated with a reduction in arterial stiffness measured by the arterial velocity-pulse index (AVI).
- Maintaining a high intake of fruits and vegetables (≥ 500 g/day) was shown to lower the risk of elevated arterial stiffness over the 11.5-year follow-up period, supporting dietary recommendations for better cardiovascular health.
Background: The benefits of healthy lifestyles are well recognized. However, the extent to which improving unhealthy lifestyles reduces cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk needs to be discussed. We evaluated the impact of lifestyle improvement on CVD incidence using data from the China-PAR project (Prediction for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk in China).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: We aimed to clarify the association between estimated pulse wave velocity (ePWV) and the changes in ePWV with all-cause mortality among middle-aged and elderly Chinese.
Methods: Data were obtained from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) from 2011-2018. The ePWV was calculated using an equation that included age and mean blood pressure (MBP).
Objective: We investigated the effect of dexmedetomidine anesthesia on postoperative cognitive function after pulmonary surgery.
Methods: A blinded, prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study was performed on 60 patients (age range 65-74 years) undergoing lobectomy by video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (29 in the dexmedetomidine group; 31 in the placebo group). Dexmedetomidine group patients received dexmedetomidine, and placebo group patients received an equal volume of physiological saline 20 minutes before anesthesia induction.
Background: Association between tea consumption and incident hypertension remains uncertain. This study conducted to examine the health effects of tea consumption on blood pressure progression and hypertension incidence.
Methods: A population-based cohort of 38,913 Chinese participants without hypertension at baseline were included in the current study.
Our objective was to identify independent risk factors for predicting which patients in the Chinese population would likely develop respiratory failure.A descriptive analysis was conducted of demographic and clinical data of patients with tuberculous empyema (TE) admitted to the Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University between January 2001 and January 2020. Risk factors associated with postsurgical respiratory failure in TE patients were identified based on results of analyses based on univariable and multivariable logistic regression models.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Moderate to vigorous physical activity is recommended to prevent hypertension according to the current guidelines. However, the degree to which the total physical activity (TPA) and its changes benefit normotensives and hypertensives is uncertain. We aimed to examine the effects of TPA and its changes on the incidence, progression, and remission of hypertension in the large-scale prospective cohorts.
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- This study explored the link between soybean product consumption and the risk of developing hypertension in a large group of Chinese adults.
- Researchers divided participants into two groups based on their consumption levels (≥ 125 g/day considered "ideal") and found that those in the ideal group had a significantly lower risk of hypertension.
- The findings suggest that incorporating more soybean products in the diet may help lower blood pressure and reduce hypertension risk, highlighting potential public health benefits for hypertension prevention.
Background: The association of milk intake with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cause-specific mortality remained controversial and evidence among the Chinese population was limited. We aimed to study the relationship between milk intake and CVDs among general Chinese adults.
Methods: A total of 104,957 participants received questionnaire survey.
Background: In China, lack of evidence remains a significant challenge for the national initiative to promote physical activity (PA). We aimed to quantify the beneficial effects of meeting or maintaining the recommended PA level [150 minutes per week (min/wk) of moderate PA or 75 min/wk of vigorous PA or an equivalent combination] on incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) among Chinese population.
Methods: We included 100,560 participants without history of CVD from three cohorts in the Prediction for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk in China (China-PAR) project.
Background: Several studies have investigated the association of angiotensin-converting enzyme () gene insertion/deletion (I/D) polymorphism with peripheral vascular disease (PVD); however, the results remain controversial. Therefore, we conducted the current meta-analysis to evaluate this relationship in the general population of different ethnicities.
Methods: We searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Wanfang Database, and CNKI to identify eligible studies.
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- - The study aimed to evaluate diabetes awareness, treatment, and control rates among Beijing residents, focusing on identifying related risk factors through a survey of over 20,000 participants aged 18-79 in 2011.
- - Results showed that out of 2,061 diagnosed diabetics, only 60.9% were aware of their condition, 51.3% received treatment, and just 22.4% achieved good glucose control, with better outcomes observed in women compared to men.
- - The analysis revealed that factors like older age, being female, higher education levels, and a family history of diabetes were linked to improved awareness and treatment, while those in rural areas or with dyslipidemia had lower control rates
Prevalence of active and passive tobacco smoking among Beijing residents in 2011.
Chronic Dis Transl Med
June 2016
Objectives: This study was aimed to investigate the prevalence of active and passive tobacco smoking among Beijing residents in 2011.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted, using a stratified multistage cluster random sampling method to select a representative sample of 20,242, among Beijing residents aged 18-79 years. Active and passive tobacco smoking information was collected by a standardized and validated questionnaire in a face-to-face interview.
Objective: This study aims to determine the distribution of observed atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) incidence in contemporary cohorts in China, and to identify cut-off points for ASCVD risk classification based on traditional criteria and new equations developed by Prediction for ASCVD Risk in China (China-PAR).
Methods: The study populations included cohorts in the China-PAR project, with 34,757 participants eligible for the current analysis. Traditional risk stratification was assessed by using Chinese guidelines on prevention of CVD and hypertension, and 5 risk groups were classified based on these guidelines after slight modification for available risk factors.
A novel small-molecule compound of lithium iodine and 3-hydroxypropionitrile (HPN) has been successfully synthesized. Our combined experimental and theoretical studies indicated that LiIHPN is a Li-ion conductor, which is utterly different from the I(-)-anion conductor of LiI(HPN)2 reported previously. Solid-state lithium-air batteries based on LiIHPN as the electrolyte exhibit a reversible discharge capacity of more than 2100 mAh g(-1) with a cyclic performance over 10 cycles.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSerum cystatin C level is associated with carotid intima-media thickening and plaque.
Scand J Clin Lab Invest
May 2015
Background And Aim: Chronic kidney disease has recently been shown to be a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and carotid intima-media thickness has been widely used as a biomarker for early detection of cardiovascular disease. The aim of this study was to confirm whether carotid thickening and carotid plaque are associated with preclinical chronic kidney disease in individuals without clinical cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease.
Material And Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study on participants from Maanshan City, China.
[Experimental research on biological responses of productive dusts from pottery factories and tungsten mines].
Zhonghua Lao Dong Wei Sheng Zhi Ye Bing Za Zhi
October 2009
Objective: To assess biological response and health adverse effects of industrial dusts from pottery factories and tungsten mines on alveolar macrophages (AM) in vitro.
Methods: AM acquired from bronchoalveolar lavage of guinea pigs were used as the target cells. AM were then co-cultured with respirable dust particles (15, 30, 60 and 120 μg/10⁶) from pottery factories and tungsten mines.