Publications by authors named "Lizhu Zeng"

Article Synopsis
  • The prognosis for COVID-19 is worse in older adults and those with chronic illnesses, complicating treatment efforts.
  • Psychological issues like anxiety and depression associated with COVID-19 can negatively affect patient treatment compliance and recovery.
  • A case study of a 57-year-old male with severe COVID-19 and pre-existing mental health conditions revealed that adjusting his psychiatric medication and providing psychological support significantly improved his treatment adherence and overall condition.
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The relationship between SARS-CoV-2-carrying time and specific antibody production has not yet been reported in re-admitted COVID-19 patients. We reported a case of mild COVID-19 with long virus-carrying time, weak production of virus-specific IgG and IgM antibodies, and recurrence of positive SARS-CoV-2 RNA in stool specimens after discharge. A 27-year-old male was diagnosed as COVID-19 after returning to Meizhou from Wuhan.

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Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been widely used and proven effective in long term clinical practice. However, the molecular mechanism of action for many TCMs remains unclear due to the complexity of many ingredients and their interactions with biological receptors. This is one of the major roadblocks in TCM modernization.

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