Publications by authors named "LiHua Wang"

Introduction: Branch atheromatous disease (BAD) is prone to early neurological deterioration (END), leading to a poor prognosis. The most common arteries causing END are the lenticulostriate arteries (LSA) and the paramedian pontine arteries (PPA). To gain insight into the characteristics of symptomatic plaques and their association with poor prognosis in patients with BAD, we conducted a prospective study using high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (HRMRI).

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Aims: To observe the effects of liraglutide on abdominal fat distribution in Chinese subjects with obesity in 12 weeks, and further to explore the correlation between abdominal fat content and glucose metabolism after monotherapy.

Methods: This study recruited 71 obese subjects. All the subjects have received liraglutide monotherapy (0.

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Supramolecular flexible electronic devices are one of the research hotspots due to their application in the fields of chemistry, biology, and materials. Herein, we reported a slide-ring supramolecular flexible electronic device, which is constructed by acrylamide (AAm), acrylic acid (AA), carboxymethyl-α-cyclodextrin (CM-α-CD), PEG diacrylate (PEGDA), and calcium chloride via the photoinitiated polymerization, displaying not only the mechanical force-responded self-generation but also the human-computer information transfer. As compared with the polymer hydrogel, the addition of α-CD polypseudorotaxane to the hydrogel has notably enhanced both the tensile length and the tensile toughness, making it more suitable for flexible electronic device applications.

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Objective: To develop a medication literacy intervention program for glaucoma and test its effects on medication literacy, medication self-efficacy and medication adherence.

Methods: The intervention was constructed according to the Information-Motivation-Behavioral skills Model and the Health Belief Model. Preliminary protocols were revised through expert group meetings and pre-experiments to form a formal intervention plan.

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Triglyceride (TG)/HDL-C ratio (THR) is a surrogate predictor of hyperinsulinemia. To identify novel genetic loci for THR change over time (ΔTHR), we conducted genome-wide association study (GWAS) and genome-wide linkage scan (GWLS) among nondiabetic Europeans from the Long Life Family Study (n = 1,384). Subjects with diabetes or on dyslipidemia medications were excluded.

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Iron is an essential element for plants. Iron uptake by plants is highly regulated, but the underlying mechanism is poorly understood. Using a truncated fragment of the iron deficiency-responsive bHLH100 gene promoter, we screened the Arabidopsis transcription factor yeast one-hybrid (Y1H) library and identified the DOF family protein, OBP3, as a crucial component of the iron deficiency-signaling pathway.

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  • A genome-wide association study was conducted to analyze cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and brain metabolite levels, revealing 205 associations for CSF metabolites and 32 for brain metabolites, with a significant portion being new signals.
  • The research found that most new signals for CSF (96.9%) and brain metabolites (71.4%) were related to previously studied metabolites in blood and urine.
  • The study identified 71 metabolite-trait associations linked to various neurological and psychiatric conditions, enhancing understanding of how brain metabolism may influence human traits and diseases.
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The integration of quantitative trait loci (QTLs) with disease genome-wide association studies (GWASs) has proven successful in prioritizing candidate genes at disease-associated loci. QTL mapping has been focused on multi-tissue expression QTLs or plasma protein QTLs (pQTLs). We generated a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pQTL atlas by measuring 6,361 proteins in 3,506 samples.

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  • Two patients received an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), and Holter analysis revealed regular pacing spikes occurring after heartbeats, indicating system activity.
  • The study utilized dynamic electrocardiogram analysis and literature review to identify these spikes as a feature measuring thoracic impedance rather than a malfunction.
  • The findings suggest that these spikes are a normal function of the ICD designed to monitor heart failure, not an interference signal.
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Background: Management of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) needs long-term therapy. Stapokibart is a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting interleukin-4 receptor α subunit (IL-4Rα), a shared receptor for IL-4 and IL-13 which are key pathogenic drivers of AD. In a pivotal phase 3 trial (NCT05265923), significant higher proportions of adult AD patients receiving stapokibart than placebo achieved ≥75% improvement from baseline in Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI-75; 66.

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We mapped 11 sorghum traits, identified 33 candidate genes, and found a grain yield gene () that regulates seed development and a grass-specific tillering gene (DUF1618) transferred to .

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The Spaceborne Global Lightning Location Network (SGLLN) serves the purpose of identifying transient lightning events occurring beneath the ionosphere, playing a significant role in detecting and warning of disaster weather events. To ensure the effective functioning of the wideband electromagnetic pulse detector, which is a crucial component of the SGLLN, it must be tested and verified with specific signals. However, the inherent randomness and unpredictability of lightning occurrences pose challenges to this requirement.

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  • This study compares the outcomes of two different types of stents (bicanalicular and mono-canalicular) used for lacrimal duct reconstruction after cancer treatment, as previous comparisons were lacking.
  • A total of 75 patients were enrolled and divided into two groups, with significant differences found in stent duration and some postoperative complications like stent prolapse and punctal issues.
  • Overall, both stent types were equally effective in maintaining lacrimal duct function and minimizing tear overproduction post-surgery, highlighting the importance of appropriate case selection for optimal results.
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  • The study aimed to identify risk factors for severe acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with sepsis and to create a prediction model based on specific time points.
  • It analyzed data from over 20,000 septic patients using advanced statistical techniques like Lasso regression and Cox regression to assess factors influencing the development of severe AKI.
  • Key risk factors included pre-existing heart conditions, vital signs, laboratory results, and medication use, showing significant impacts on the likelihood of severe AKI in these patients.
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Cr(VI) is one of the most typical heavy metal contaminants and rapid detection of Cr(VI) is highly important in food control and public health. Herein, a core-shell Au@Pt nanozyme-based colorimetric assay was developed for the rapid and sensitive detection of Cr(VI). The monodispersed Au@Pt core-shell nanoparticles exhibited high peroxidase-mimicking activity and can catalyze colorless TMB into blue-colored oxidized oxTMB.

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Background: It is reported that G protein-coupled receptor 84 (GPR84) can participate in inflammation and immune regulation to repress anti-tumor responses. However, the function of GPR84 in lung cancer (LC) and its potential molecular mechanisms are still largely unknown.

Methods: Bioinformatics and molecular experiments were employed to assess the expression of GPR84 in LC.

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  • The study investigates whether a WeChat-based digital intervention is effective in managing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) compared to metformin treatment in women with insulin resistance.
  • Eighty women were randomly assigned to either the digital intervention group or the metformin group, and outcomes such as insulin resistance, menstruation frequency, and body weight were measured over 12 weeks.
  • Results showed both treatments improved menstruation frequency and body weight significantly, but the digital intervention did not provide a statistically significant advantage over metformin in reducing insulin resistance.
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  • Altered cholesterol metabolism is linked to poor outcomes in cancer, with cholesterol oxidation leading to harmful effects like cell death, particularly in ovarian cancer where ferroptosis can inhibit tumor growth.
  • The enzyme squalene monooxygenase (SQLE), which is vital for cholesterol synthesis, is significantly expressed in ovarian cancer tissues and cells, suggesting a potential role in cancer progression.
  • The study explores SQLE's relationship with ferroptosis, revealing that higher SQLE levels may help ovarian cancer cells resist ferroptosis, providing insights into new treatment strategies.
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The present experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) on the growth performance, immunity, antioxidant capacity, and intestinal microbiota of growing minks. One hundred minks were evenly allocated across five groups, with each group consisting of 10 males and 10 females. The minks in these groups were fed a basal diet supplemented with γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) at 0 (control), 10, 20, 30, and 40 mg/kg of diet, respectively.

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This Perspective elucidates the transformative impacts of advanced nanotechnology and dynamic energy systems on the polymer chain reaction (PCR), a cornerstone technique in biomedical research and diagnostic applications. Since its invention, the optimization of PCR-specifically its efficiency, specificity, cycling rate, and detection sensitivity-has been a focal point of scientific exploration. Our analysis spans the modulation of PCR from both material and energetic perspectives, emphasizing the intricate interplay between PCR components and externally added entities such as molecules, nanoparticles (NPs), and optical microcavities.

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  • The BAD-study was a comprehensive analysis of branch atheromatous disease (BAD)-related strokes in 476 patients across 20 hospitals in China, focusing on demographic, clinical, and therapeutic aspects.
  • The study found that the majority of participants were middle-aged and male, with a higher occurrence of strokes linked to the lenticulostriate artery; 86.5% of patients had good outcomes by 90 days, despite 14.7% experiencing early neurological deterioration.
  • Key predictors of poor outcomes included higher stroke severity at admission and early deterioration, while extracranial artery stenosis was associated with better outcomes.
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