Publications by authors named "Li-ming Zhu"

In this study, we proposed a holographic identity verification encryption system that integrates face recognition, air-writing, and the multiple point cloud gridding encryption (M-PCGE) method to ensure multi-level security for objects. The experimental results show that the M-PCGE algorithm proposed in this paper achieves image encryption and decryption quickly with a high degree of restoration, and the security is verified.

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Objective: To explore the efficacy of high tibial osteotomy (HTO) combined with medial meniscus centralization in knee osteoarthritis.

Methods: A total of 26 patients who underwent surgery from October 2018 to October 2020 were reviewed. Among them, 14 patients underwent high tibial osteotomy combined with arthroscopic meniscus centralization surgery were centralized group, including 8 males and 6 females, with an average age of (50.

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Studies have indicated that have diagnostic value for coronary heart disease (CHD), but the efficacy varies greatly; therefore, a meta-analysis was conducted to assess the diagnostic value of in CHD. 16 studies with 3962 subjects (2239 cases and 1723 controls) were included by searching PubMed, Web of Science and MEDLINE. The pooled sensitivity and specificity, summary receiver operating characteristic and area under the curve, positive likelihood ratio and negative likelihood ratio were calculated.

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Background: Tobacco cessation is proven to be the most effective and cost-effective strategy for smokers to reduce their risk of smoking-related disease and premature death. Providing effective, efficient, safe, and patient-centred tobacco cessation treatment to reach those who need them is a significant challenge. To date, only a few nationwide studies in China have assessed the overall clinical care practice and treatment outcome of tobacco cessation.

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Here, we demonstrate deep-blue carbon dots (CDs) with luminescence centered at 415 nm and PLQY exceeding 60% nitrogen doping. A bright and high-color-purity CDs-based light-emitting diode (CLED) is achieved with an external quantum efficiency (EQE) of 1.74%, a maximum luminance of 1155.

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  • A phase 3 trial investigated the long-term efficacy and safety of a bivalent HPV 16 and 18 vaccine produced by E. coli, showing it was well tolerated and effective against HPV-associated high-grade genital lesions and persistent infection over 66 months.
  • The trial involved 7372 eligible women aged 18-45, who were randomly assigned to receive either the HPV vaccine or a control hepatitis E vaccine, with strict exclusion criteria to ensure accurate results.
  • The findings indicated 100% efficacy against high-grade genital lesions and 97.3% against persistent HPV infection in the vaccinated group, with serious adverse events occurring at similar rates in both groups.
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A challenging but critical question is that new foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccines should be to induce B cell memory to provide antibodies for long-term protection. The maintenance of B cell memory is dependent on long-lived plasma cells (LLPCs) and memory B cells. We developed a chimeric FMDV virus-like particles (FMDV-VLPs), fusing VP1-VP4 into HBcAg.

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Objective: The clinical significance of the YY1 gene mutation and expression in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs) remains unknown. Therefore, this study aimed to comprehensively analyze the somatic mutation of YY1 in the different subtypes of PNETs.

Methods: A total of 143 PNETs were assessed by Sanger sequencing to identify the somatic mutation of YY1 gene in various subtypes of PNETs.

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Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are suggested to be important for invasions by many exotic plants. However, it is not yet known how associations between AMF and invasive plant populations change in mountains ranges and how changed associations affect further expansion of different populations in new habitats. We conducted a field survey to detect AMF colonization rate of the invasive Galinsoga quadriradiata along an elevational gradient ranging from 223 to 1947 masl in the Qinling and Bashan Mountains, China.

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Background: The COVID-19 outbreak has affected people's health worldwide. For college students, web-based physical education is a challenge, as these course are normally offered outdoors.

Objective: The aim of this study was to use data from a web-based survey to evaluate the relationship between the mental health status of college students and their sports-related lifestyles.

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Neutrophils are key inflammatory cells in the immunopathogenesis of asthma. Neutrophil migration can be initiated through activation of the CXCR1 and CXCR2 receptors by CXC chemokines, such as IL-8. Although transcription factor KLF2 has been found to maintain T cell migration patterns through repression of several chemokine receptors, whether KLF2 can regulate neutrophil migration via modulation of CXCR1 and CXCR2 is unknown.

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Background: The rice leaf folder Cnaphalocrocis medinalis Güenée is a serious insect pest of rice in Asia. This pest occurs in summer, and it is sensitive to high temperature. However, the larvae exhibit heat acclimation/adaptation.

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Background: The human ether-a-go-go-related gene (hERG) potassium channel is the rapidly activating component of cardiac delayed rectifier potassium current (IKr), which is a crucial determinant of cardiac repolarization. The reduction of hERG current is commonly believed to cause Long QT Syndrome (LQTs). Probucol, a cholesterol-lowering drug, induces LQTs by inhibiting the expression of the hERG channel.

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Although cervical cancer is the most common gynecological cancer, it is rare in pregnant women. Treatment of locally invasive cervical cancer during pregnancy is often complex and challenging. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) is a possible treatment option.

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  • Four nanostructural nickel(II) coordination polymers were synthesized using methods like hydrothermal and sonochemical processes, with detailed characterization performed using various techniques such as X-ray diffraction and luminescence analysis.
  • Each polymer exhibited unique structural properties, with distinct coordination topologies and luminescence emissions at specific wavelengths, indicating their varied properties; for instance, polymer 1 had a rare 2D + 2D to 3D topology while polymer 3 showcased a 4-fold interpenetrating structure.
  • These polymers were found to be semiconductors with notable catalytic abilities for degrading methylene blue under visible light, with improved photocatalytic efficiency linked to the size and uniformity of the nanoparticles
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Physiological response and acclimation to thermal stress is a key strategy of insects to cope with changing climate. The underlying mechanism of heat acclimation in insects is still unclear. Here, the heat selection and transcript level response in the larvae of the rice leaf folder Cnaphalocrocis medinalis Güenée, a serious pest of rice in summer, were studied.

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A copper(II) metal-organic framework {[Cu(ttpa)(pim)]·HO} (1) was synthesized and characterized by EA, IR, X-ray powder diffraction, optical band gaps, VB XPS spectra and luminescence (ttpa = tris(4-(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)phenyl)amine, pim = pimelate). 1 exhibits the 3D pcu topology containing the [Cu(COO)] dimer building block. E, E and E of 1 were 2.

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In August 2016, 59 sites of 13 streams in Xianju National Park were surveyed to explore the community structure of Chironomid larvae and their indicative significance for water quality. Water quality of the streams was evaluated based on Hilsenhoff biological index. The results showed that there were 37 clean sites, 19 mild polluted sites and three moderated polluted sites in Xianju National Park.

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Objectives: To investigate the effects of different test meals on esophageal and intragastric pH in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and healthy subjects and to demonstrate the relationship between esophageal acid exposure (EAE) and gastric pH.

Methods: We enrolled patients with reflux esophagitis (RE; n = 15), nonerosive reflux disease (NERD; n = 12) and healthy subjects (n = 10). Four pH electrodes were used to monitor the pH of the distal esophagus, upper border of the lower esophageal sphincter, gastric fundus, and gastric body for 26 hours.

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Objective: To analyze the regularity of acupoint selection, main acupoints and theoretical basis in acupuncture treatment of urticaria.

Methods: Papers collected from the time of establishment of each database to September of 2017 were retrieved from databases CNKI, CBM, VIP and WF by using keywords of "acupuncture" "moxibustion" "blood-letting therapy" "autohemotherapy" "cupping" "acupoint catgut embedding" "auricular points" "acupoint injection" "fire-needle" (or red-hot needle), "dermal needle" "needle-embedding" "urticaria" in both Chinese and English. The collected papers were brought into analysis according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, from which the prescriptions for acupuncture treatment of urticaria were subjected into descriptive statistical analysis, association rule analysis, and cluster analysis by using Access 2010, Clementine 18.

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Objective: To investigate the distribution of adiponectin +45T/G and +276G/T polymorphisms and its association with the development of Kawasaki disease and coronary artery lesion (CAL).

Methods: A total of 81 children with Kawasaki disease (among whom 11 had CAL) and 100 normal children who underwent physical examination (control group) were enrolled in a case-control study. Sequencing was performed to investigate the distribution of adiponectin +45T/G and +276G/T polymorphisms.

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the safety and efficacy of the combination of robot-assisted percutaneous screw placement and pelvic internal fixator (INFIX) for minimally invasive treatment of unstable anterior and posterior pelvic ring injuries.

Methods: From September 2016 to June 2017, twenty-four patients with unstable anterior and posterior pelvic ring injuries were treated with TiRobot-assisted percutaneous sacroiliac cannulated screw fixation on the posterior pelvic ring combined with robot-assisted pedicle screw placement in the anterior inferior iliac spine along with INFIX on the anterior pelvic ring. The results of the treatment, including surgery duration, fluoroscopy frequency, total drilling, amount of blood loss, fracture healing time, and postoperative functional outcomes were recorded and compared with another 21 similar patients who underwent conventional manual positioning surgery.

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Objective: To investigate the illness perception characteristics of Chinese patients with functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID), and the mediating role between symptoms, psychopathology, and clinical outcomes.

Methods: Six illness groups from four outpatient departments of a general hospital in China were recruited, including the FGID patient group. The modified and validated Chinese version of the illness perception questionnaire-revised was utilized, which contained three sections: symptom identity, illness representation, and causes.

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A visible-light-induced cascade Meerwein addition/cyclization of alkenes involving C-F bond cleavage was developed. This method offers a rapid access to azaspirocyclic cyclohexadienones from N-benzylacrylamides via C-F bond cleavage applying H2O as an external oxygen source, allowing for the incorporation of various aromatic moieties originating from aryldiazonium salts.

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Aim: To analyze predictors of healthcare-seeking behavior among Chinese patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and their satisfaction with medical care.

Methods: Participating patients met IBS Rome III criteria (excluding those with organic diseases) and were enrolled in an IBS database in a tertiary university hospital. Participants completed IBS questionnaires in face-to-face interviews.

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