Publications by authors named "M L MEN'"
Exopolysaccharides (EPSs) produced by microorganisms play an important role in biotolerance and reducing heavy metal (HM) contamination by limiting the migration of HMs into plants. However, research on the application of EPS-producing marine bacteria for soil heavy metal remediation remains limited, particularly regarding their mechanisms of HM immobilization in soil and impact on plant growth. In this study, the EPS-producing marine bacterium HZ was investigated for its ability to immobilize Pb and produce EPSs in soil filtrate.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a nomogram model constructed using Diffusion Kurtosis Imaging (DKI) and 3D Arterial Spin Labeling (3D-ASL) functional imaging techniques in distinguishing between cerebral alveolar echinococcosis (CAE) and brain metastases (BM).
Methods: Prospectively collected were 24 cases (86 lesions) of patients diagnosed with CAE and 16 cases (69 lesions) of patients diagnosed with BM at the affiliated hospital of Qinghai University from 2018 to 2023, confirmed either pathologically or through comprehensive diagnosis. Both patient groups underwent DKI and 3D-ASL scanning.
Background: The prognosis after brain metastasis of alveolar echinococcosis is inferior, but there is currently no effective method to predict brain metastasis.
Purpose: To explore the value of a nomogram constructed based on a CT plain scan and enhanced imaging features combined with clinical indicators in predicting brain metastasis of hepatic alveolar echinococcosis (HAE).
Materials And Methods: The imaging characteristics and clinical indicators of 116 patients diagnosed with HAE in the Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University from 2015 to 2022 were retrospectively collected.
Article Synopsis
- This study compares surgical outcomes between patients operated on by MD (medical doctorate) and DO (osteopathic doctorate) surgeons in the U.S., using data from Medicare claims between 2016 and 2019.
- The main focus was on 30-day mortality, readmission rates, and hospital stays, while considering various factors like surgeon characteristics and patient demographics.
- Results showed that MD surgeons performed the majority of procedures, with DO surgeons tending to operate on older and more female patients, but further analysis is needed to conclude any significant differences in outcomes.
Article Synopsis
- - Mediastinal monophasic synovial sarcoma is a rare type of tumor that doesn’t show clear imaging signs, making it hard to diagnose.
- - The case report highlights a specific instance of this sarcoma that metastasized to the vertebrae, showcasing important imaging details and diagnostic considerations.
- - The report aims to aid in the accurate diagnosis and treatment of this condition by presenting pathological features and differential diagnoses.