Publications by authors named "Hu Xiao"

Objective: This study aims to develop a fully automated, CT-based deep learning(DL) model to segment ossified lesions of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) and to measure the thickness of the ossified material and calculate the cervical spinal cord compression factor.

Materials And Methods: A total of 307 patients were enrolled, with 260 patients from Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, And 47 patients from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University. CT images were used to manually segment the OPLL by four experienced radiologists.

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Backgrounds: Previous studies have suggested the potential links between dioxins or dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (DL-PCBs) and obesity. However, the combined effects of dioxins and DL-PCBs on obesity are still unclear.

Methods: Nine kinds of dioxins and DL-PCBs were measured among 852 adults using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2003-2004.

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Aims: Calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD) is a common heart valve disease with significant clinical consequences. The mechanisms that drive the pathogenesis of CAVD remain to be fully elucidated. N6-methyladenosine (m6A), the most prevalent RNA epigenetic regulator, has recently been implicated in cardiovascular disease, but its role in CAVD has yet to be investigated.

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Objective: To assess the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of adolescents in Northwest China, and to explore the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics, oral health-related behaviors and OHRQoL.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey of adolescents aged 12-15 years in Shaanxi, Gansu province and Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of Northwest China was conducted by stratified cluster random sampling. Oral examinations were performed with World Health Organization (WHO) standards, and the condition of crowns and periodontal was recorded.

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Background: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a highly lethal malignancy with poor prognosis. Epigenetic dysregulation plays a crucial role in PDAC progression, but its comprehensive landscape and clinical implications remain unclear.

Methods: We integrated single-cell RNA sequencing, bulk RNA sequencing, and clinical data from multiple public databases.

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Splicing factor proline-glutamine rich (SFPQ), a multifunctional RNA-binding protein (RBP), shows cytoplasmic colocalisation with stress granule (SG) markers; however, the causative relationship and mechanism underlying this coalescence of SFPQ aggregates and SGs remain unclear. In this study, we demonstrate that SFPQ lacking its nuclear localisation sequence spontaneously forms cytoplasmic aggregates that abnormally incorporate immature RNA and induce persistent SGs. mRNA profiling showed that SFPQ mislocalisation induced extensive changes in RNA processing, with a subset of alternatively spliced transcripts associated with nucleocytoplasmic transport.

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  • The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is highly transmissible, leading to a study investigating the relationship between serum β2-MG and eosinophil (EOS) levels and disease severity in hospitalized patients.
  • The study analyzed 424 patients, finding that those with severe cases had higher β2-MG levels and lower EOS levels, while these markers normalized after recovery.
  • Elevated β2-MG levels were identified as an independent risk factor for poor prognosis in Omicron patients, suggesting their potential use in predicting outcomes.
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Introduction: Accurate and rapid diagnosis is crucial for the effective treatment of parasitosis. Traditional etiological methods, especially microscopic examination, are time-consuming, labor-intensive, and prone to false or missed detections. In response to these challenges, this study explores the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for the detection and classification of human parasite eggs through the YOLOv4 deep learning object detection algorithm.

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  • Graphene-based metamaterial sensors are highly sensitive tools for detecting food preservatives at low concentrations, particularly in the terahertz region.
  • The study presents an anapole resonance-based graphene metasurface sensor that leverages electrostatic doping to improve detection, specifically for sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate.
  • Results show that sodium benzoate has a stronger interaction with graphene due to its structure, leading to more significant amplitude and phase changes, which were analyzed further using continuous wavelet transform for better concentration differentiation.
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  • Haemophilia A (HA) is a rare bleeding disorder linked to mutations in the F8 gene, with unclear causes in some patients, particularly among females with severe forms.
  • The study aimed to explore the genetic defects causing severe HA in two specific patients and offer personalized reproductive options for their families.
  • Advanced sequencing techniques unveiled unique mutations in both patients, leading to successful reproductive interventions, including preimplantation genetic testing and prenatal diagnosis to prevent passing on the disorder.
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This study is to analyse the failure patterns and long-term survival after stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) in patients with T1-3N0M0 inoperable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Early-stage NSCLC patitents who received SBRT at Zhejiang Cancer Hospital from January 2012 to September 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. The primary endpoint were the patterns of disease progression, which were divided into local recurrence, regional failure, and distant metastasis.

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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, degenerative joint disease primarily characterised by damage to the articular cartilage, synovitis and persistent pain, and has become one of the most common diseases worldwide. In OA cartilage, various forms of cell death have been identified, including apoptosis, necroptosis and autophagic cell death. Ever-growing observations indicate that ferroptosis, a newly-discovered iron-dependent form of regulated cell death, is detrimental to OA occurrence and progression.

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Visible light-promoted α-aminoalkyl radical-triggered α-aminoalkylation and α-diaminoalkylation of Morita-Baylis-Hillman acetates with -methyl arylamines to synthesize -containing alkyl acrylates and γ,γ-diaminobutyl esters was reported. Photoinduced α-aminoalkylation is carried out with Na-eosin Y as an organophotocatalyst at room temperature under metal- and oxidant-free conditions. In particular, the α-diaminoalkylation is performed via α-aminoalkyl radical addition/elimination followed by a catalyst-controlled selective α-aminoalkyl radical addition strategy in one step under the [Ir(dtbbpy)(bpy))]PF/KF catalytic system.

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  • * PAW disrupts the structure of the spores by damaging the outer and inner membranes, causing changes like wrinkling and altered shape, while also releasing critical components like pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid (DPA).
  • * The inactivation effects of PAW include reduced elasticity, compromised spore coat integrity, denatured proteins, and damaged DNA, which collectively point to the mechanisms through which PAW leads to spore death.
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Objective: This study aimed to systematically evaluate the regulation of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and proprotein convertase subtilisin-kexin type 9 (PCSK9) with inclisiran using a meta-analysis.

Methods: A comprehensive search of PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science was conducted for randomized controlled trials of inclisiran published up to April 2024. Stata software was used for statistical analysis of outcome indicators from the included studies.

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Background: This research aimed to delve into the cortical morphological transformations in patients with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-negative temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE-N), seeking to uncover the neuroimaging mechanisms behind these changes.

Methods: A total of 29 individuals diagnosed with TLE-N and 30 healthy control participants matched by age and sex were selected for the study. Using the surface-based morphometry (SBM) technique, the study analyzed the three-dimensional-T1-weighted MRI scans of the participants' brains.

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Accurate prediction of chemical reaction yields is crucial for optimizing organic synthesis, potentially reducing time and resources spent on experimentation. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), there is growing interest in leveraging AI-based methods to accelerate yield predictions without conducting in vitro experiments. We present log-RRIM, an innovative graph transformer-based framework designed for predicting chemical reaction yields.

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  • The study aimed to assess how prophylactic cranial irradiation (PCI) affects survival in limited-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC) patients, particularly considering advancements in MRI monitoring.
  • A retrospective analysis included 620 SCLC patients who achieved complete (CR) or partial remission (PR) after chemo-radiotherapy, with survival statistics calculated using Kaplan-Meier and Cox proportional hazards methods.
  • Findings showed that PCI significantly reduced brain metastasis rates and improved overall survival in patients with partial remission, while baseline Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) was a strong independent predictor of survival for both CR and PR patients.
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As train speeds increase, the aerodynamic effects generated during the passage of high-speed trains in tunnels become more pronounced. This article investigates the influence of line spacing on the aerodynamic forces during the passage of high-speed trains in tunnels at different speeds. The research methodology is based on the three-dimensional transient compressible Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations and the k-ω Shear Stress Transport (SST) turbulence model, using overset grid technology to simulate the train passing process in the tunnel.

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  • A novel visual aptasensor using platinum nanoparticles loaded on graphitic carbon nitride (PtNPs/g-CN) and deoxyribonuclease I (DNase I) was developed for detecting the pesticide acetamiprid.
  • The sensor leverages the peroxidase-like activity of PtNPs/g-CN to convert a colorless substrate into a colored product, with the acetamiprid aptamer inhibiting this activity when bound to the sensor.
  • This system allows for quick and sensitive detection of acetamiprid in environmental and food samples, achieving a detection limit of 0.31 ng/mL and enabling monitoring through smartphone technology.
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  • Environmental heat and cold exposure (EHCE) is a major preventable cause of health issues and deaths in children and adolescents worldwide, with a focus on the data from 1990 to 2019.* -
  • The analysis utilized data from the Global Burden of Disease Study, covering 204 countries to track EHCE-related trends, including incidence, prevalence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) by various demographics.* -
  • While overall EHCE rates showed a decline from 1990 to 2019, there was a notable increase in incidence and prevalence between 2010 and 2019, especially in regions like Southern sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting significant disparities based on socioeconomic status.*
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