Publications by authors named "Ke-yi Qu"

Background: The efficacy and necessity of prophylactic antibiotics in clean and clean-contaminated surgery remains controversial.

Methods: The studies were screened and extracted using databases including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Clinical Trials.gov according to predefined eligibility criteria.

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Background: Mental health risks associated with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic are often overlooked by the public. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on depression and anxiety disorders in China.

Methods: Studies were analyzed and extracted in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 flowchart.

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  • The study aimed to understand the prevalence and risk factors of hyperuricemia in a rural area of the Three Gorges, using data collected from 9354 participants aged 35 and above.
  • Findings revealed that men had significantly higher serum uric acid levels than women, with increased levels correlating with age.
  • Factors such as alcohol consumption and lower intake of green vegetables and fruits were identified as significant risk factors for hyperuricemia among the participants.
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Therapeutic interventions in prediabetes are important in the primary prevention of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and its chronic complications. However, little is known about the pharmacogenetic effect of traditional herbs on prediabetes treatment. A total of 194 impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) subjects were treated with traditional hypoglycemic herbs (Tianqi Jiangtang) for 12 months in this study.

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Objective: To explore type 2 diabetes prevalence and its risk factors among migrants and nonmigrants aged 35 years and older in Three Gorge Dam area in Yichang City of Hubei province, China.

Methods: A sample of 9865 rural residents (including 1949 Three Gorge Dam migrants and 7916 nonmigrants) aged 35 years old and over was selected from September to December in 2007 by the method of multi-stage cluster random sampling in Yiling district, Yichang City of Hubei province. The study subjects were assessed by interview, examination, and blood samples.

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Objective: To evaluate the epidemiological features and control status of hypertension in rural area of The Three Gorges.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out in rural area of Yiling District, Yichang City, which was located north-west bank of Xiling Gorges in 2007. A standard structure questionnaire was used to collect data on the hypertension history and treatment, social-economic status and life-styles, and so on.

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