Publications by authors named "Jiahao Meng"

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  • The study investigates whether vitamin D supplementation can help prevent or treat tuberculosis by analyzing multiple randomized controlled trials.
  • A systematic search yielded 26 eligible trials with nearly 20,000 participants, comparing vitamin D supplementation to placebo or standard treatments.
  • Results showed inconclusive preventive effects and no significant differences in treatment outcomes, although patients receiving vitamin D had lower tuberculosis scores at 8 and 12 weeks.
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Background: Globally, approximately 19.4% of women of reproductive age use intrauterine contraception, encompassing both copper intrauterine devices (Cu-IUDs) and levonorgestrel intrauterine devices (LNG-IUDs). Despite current guidelines endorsing intrauterine contraception as a primary method, there remains debate regarding device selection.

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Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1) plays an important role in the initiation and progression of breast cancer. DNA promoter methylation status has the potential to be used as a biomarker for predicting the response to immunotherapy. This study aimed to investigate the biological and clinical significance of IDO1 promoter methylation in breast cancer.

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Bony changes such as glenoid bone defects and Hill-Sachs lesions are responsible for recurrent anterior shoulder dislocations. With the development of arthroscopic techniques as well as arthroscopic surgical instruments, arthroscopic repair of bony structures has become an important surgical procedure for the treatment of recurrent shoulder dislocation. In this Technical Note, we used screws to fill Hill-Sachs lesions and autologous iliac bone grafts combined with soft tissue to repair the glenoid bone defects.

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  • This study examines the differences between two surgical methods for total hip arthroplasty (THA) by analyzing data from 33 articles involving nearly 14,500 participants across seven medical databases.
  • Findings indicate that the Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) resulted in lower pain scores 1 and 2 days post-surgery compared to the Posterior Approach (PA), while also showing a higher risk for certain complications like intraoperative fractures and nerve injuries.
  • However, there was no significant difference between the two methods regarding recovery metrics, such as the time to stop using walking aids and rates of dislocation or incision complications.
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The pathogenesis of osteoarthritis (OA) involves a multifaceted interplay of inflammatory processes. The initiation of pyroptosis involves the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines and has been identified as a critical factor in regulating the development of OA. Upon initiation of pyroptosis, a multitude of inflammatory mediators are released and can be disseminated throughout the synovial fluid within the joint cavity, thereby facilitating intercellular communication across the entire joint.

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  • Traditional methods for assessing the status of axillary lymph nodes (ALNs) in breast cancer patients are often inaccurate, leading researchers to explore radiomic and 3D visualization technologies for improved predictions.
  • The study analyzed data from 350 breast cancer patients who underwent CT scans and lymph node surgeries, creating a 3D atlas and using K-means unsupervised learning to develop a predictive model for lymph node metastasis.
  • The model demonstrated a strong predictive capability, with an area under the curve of 0.847 and high classification rates (around 86-87%) for both clinically negative and positive cohorts, confirming its potential as a new assessment method.
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Objective: To compare the clinical outcomes of intensive glucose control and liberal glucose control for septic patients in intensive care unit.

Methods: The databases of PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase and Web of Science were searched systematically from inception to November 27, 2023 to identify trials involving a randomized comparison between intensive and liberal glucose control for septic patients in intensive care unit.

Results: A total of 14 randomized controlled trials involving 6226 patients were finally included.

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Breast cancer (BC) stands out as the cancer with the highest incidence of morbidity and mortality among women worldwide, and its incidence rate is currently trending upwards. Improving the efficiency of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment is crucial, as it can effectively reduce the disease burden. Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) originates from the release of tumor cells and plays a pivotal role in the occurrence, development, and metastasis of breast cancer.

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Arthroscopic repair of Bankart injury is the first choice for the treatment of anterior shoulder instability. How to avoid recurring shoulder joint dislocation is a challenge, especially when combined with Hill-Sachs lesions. The arthroscopy technology allows for broader vision and less surgical trauma but is limited by a smaller operating space.

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Background: There was controversy surrounding the optimal thromboprophylaxis strategy for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. This included debates on the dosage of anticoagulants for thromboembolism prophylaxis, the requirement for additional antiplatelet therapy, and the necessity of prophylaxis for outpatients and postdischarge. To explore this, the authors performed a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

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Background: Degenerative meniscal tear (DMT) is common in the elderly population. However, there has been controversy over the treatment of DMT regarding whether to adopt arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) or exercise therapy (ET). In order to compare the long-term outcomes between the two treatment methods, we conducted a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with long-term follow-up.

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To compared the arthroscopic capsular release (ACR) with manipulation under anaesthesia (MUA) for the surgical treatment of frozen shoulder (FS) based on postoperative outcomes and complications. PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of Science were searched on October 2, 2023 to retrieve eligible studies that compared ACR with MUA in terms of clinical outcomes (pain visual analogue scale, external rotation, forward flexion and adverse events) for patients with FS. Mean differences (MD) were calculated for continuous outcomes and odds ratios (OR) were calculated for dichotomous outcomes.

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Currently, there are limited studies assessing ChatGPT ability to provide appropriate responses to medical questions. Our study aims to evaluate ChatGPT adequacy in responding to questions regarding osteoporotic fracture prevention and medical science. We created a list of 25 questions based on the guidelines and our clinical experience.

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  • Spiking neural networks (SNNs) offer a promising energy-efficient alternative to traditional neural networks, but current neuromorphic devices still consume a lot of energy due to their limited biological resemblance.
  • A novel Li-based memristor (LiAlO) has been developed to better emulate biological synapses by leveraging lithium's similarities to sodium and potassium and demonstrating fast operating speeds and effective conductance modulation.
  • This research includes constructing a threshold-tunable leaky integrate-and-fire (TT-LIF) neuron using these memristors, which enhances SNN performance in image recognition tasks, achieving a high recognition rate with a significantly lower firing rate compared to similar technologies.
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The purpose of this study was to reveal the current trends and preferences of Chinese orthopedic surgeons regarding anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction through a nationwide web-based survey conducted in China. The survey questionnaire was distributed via WeChat to the chairmen of provincial orthopedic and sports medicine organizing committees in China, who then shared it in their respective WeChat workgroups. The questionnaire consisted of 52 multiple-choice questions covering 8 sections.

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The hydrogeochemical characteristics of coalbed water play a crucial role in assessing the production level of coalbed methane (CBM) due to its involvement in the entire process of CBM generation, migration, accumulation, and extraction. To investigate variations in hydrochemical characteristics and controlling factors among different coal seams, a representative CBM field (Baode block) within the Ordos basin in China was chosen as a target. We have systematically collected produced water samples from coal seams of the Permian Shanxi Formation (Ps) and Taiyuan Formation (Pt).

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Massive rotator cuff tears are a huge challenge for orthopaedic surgeons, as the patients may be in need of multiple operations, even including reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. The various repair methods for the rotator cuff, such as partial rotator cuff repair, patch-augmented rotator cuff repair, bridging rotator cuff reconstruction with graft interposition, tendon transfer, and superior capsular reconstruction, have always been the focus of research. During surgical intervention for failed rotator cuff repairs, complexity of tears, poor tissue quality, retained hardware, and adhesions are the problems routinely encountered.

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Bioconversion of coal to methane occurs in the coalbed aquifer environment. To investigate the evidence of coal biodegradation from coalbed-produced water, we collected six field water samples from the Dafosi gas field and prepared one laboratory-simulated water sample and one indoor anaerobic microbial degradation sample with the highest compound concentration as the two reference standards. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry was used to detect the organic compound type, concentration, and differences in the biomarker compound sensitivity.

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