Publications by authors named "Meijing Hu"
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- Timely analysis of cancer incidence trends in China is essential for effective prevention and control strategies, particularly given the rising rates of certain cancers.
- This study examined cancer data from 1983 to 2017 across 32 types to identify trends and project future rates until 2032, focusing on factors like aging and lifestyle risks.
- Findings revealed significant increases in cancers such as thyroid (highest rise), prostate, and cervical, with projections indicating more cases due to risk factors, despite some declines in others like stomach and liver cancers.
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- * Results indicate rising cases of specific cancers, including thyroid and kidney, particularly among younger age groups, as well as an increasing prevalence of obesity-related cancers in the 0-14 and 15-39 age groups.
- * The cancer landscape in China is shifting to resemble that of developed nations, with increasing rates in cancers such as cervical and prostate cancer, highlighting the urgent need for preventive measures and healthier lifestyle choices, especially among younger populations.
Introduction: Research examining the bidirectional relationship between C-reactive protein (CRP) and depressive symptoms, while accounting for cumulative effect of repeated episodes of CRP or depressive symptoms, is currently deficient in non-Western populations.
Methods: A nationally representative population-based cohort data from the Chinese Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) was utilized. In bi-directional analysis, we considered both single determinations and two successive determinations of CRP or depressive symptoms.
Long-term outcomes among ischemic stroke TOAST subtypes: A 12-year Cohort study in China.
J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis
August 2024
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- The study investigates long-term outcomes of ischemic stroke (IS) patients in China, focusing on the differences among TOAST subtypes and the effects of antithrombotic therapy.
- A cohort of 950 stroke survivors was followed for up to 150 months, revealing that cardio-embolism (CE) had the highest mortality risk, while small artery occlusion (SAO) showed better functional recovery compared to other subtypes.
- The findings suggest that anticoagulant therapy benefits CE patients in the long term, but long-term antiplatelet treatment for SAO may hinder functional recovery, indicating a need for tailored treatment strategies.
Low-fertility rate has been a common problem in many industrialized countries. To reverse the declining trend of new births, Chinese government gradually lifted its restrictions on the number of births per family, allowing for a household to have no more than two children. Little is known about the additional births or population increase contributed by the gradual relaxation of birth restrictions.
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- * A study analyzed PLC incidence from 1978 to 2012 across different regions and genders, finding the highest rates in Southwest China and an increasing trend in Zhongshan, especially among specific birth cohorts.
- * Projections for 2013 to 2032 indicate an 86.9% increase in PLC cases for men and 40% for women in Zhongshan, while declines are expected in other regions, highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies based on regional risk factors.
Purpose: The relationship between quality of life (QoL) and long-term prognosis in stroke patients is still unclear. We explored physical and mental QoL trajectories during the first six months after stroke and determined the associations between trajectories and long-term prognosis in patients with first-ever ischemic stroke.
Methods: Included were 733 participants from a prospective study.
Background: Whether smoking is a risk factor for ischemic stroke (IS) recurrence in IS survivors is still uncovered, and evidences are sparse. Meanwhile, an add-on effect of clopidogrel was observed in myocardial infarction patients who smoked, but whether the paradox exists in IS patients is still unsolved. The objectives of this study are to explore the association between smoking behavior after index stroke and IS recurrence and to explore whether the paradox exists.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The purpose of this systematic review was to research the difference between root-filled teeth (RFT) and vital pulp teeth (VPT) in orthodontically induced external apical root resorption (EARR) and to offer suggestions for clinicians on therapeutic sequence and timing when considering combined treatment of endodontic and orthodontic.
Materials And Methods: An electronic search of published studies was conducted before November 2022 in PubMed, Web of Science and other databases. Eligibility criteria were based on the Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and Study design (PICOS) framework.
Objective: Studies have shown that screening for pre-diabetes mellitus (pre-DM) is essential to prevent type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of two screening strategies that apply the Chinese Diabetes Risk Score (CDRS) to screen for pre-DM in China.
Methods: A Markov microsimulation model was conducted from a social perspective, and the input parameters were obtained from published literature or publicly available data.
Background: Previous studies exploring usual alcohol consumption and falls risk were scarce in China. In addition, the dose-response relationship has not been explored so far. This study aims to estimate the association between usual alcohol consumption and risk of falls among middle-aged and older Chinese adults based on data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), which is representative of the population of the entire country.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To investigate the associations between trajectories of depressive symptoms and rate of cognitive decline among Chinese middle-aged and older adults.
Methods: A population-based cohort data from the Chinese Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) were utilized. The cohort was followed up for 8 years and assessments of depressive symptoms and cognitive performance were conducted in 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2018.
Objective: To investigate the associations between the prevalence, treatment, control of hypertension, and trajectories of cognitive performance among Chinese middle-aged and older adults.
Design: An 8-year longitudinal study.
Setting: China.
Purpose: An increasing incidence of thyroid cancer has been seen in China during the past several decades. The aim of this study was to analyze potential age, period, and cohort effects on the incidence of thyroid cancer in mainland China and to predict new cases up to 2032.
Methods: We calculated age-adjusted and age-specific incidence rates of thyroid cancer, conducted an age-period-cohort analysis of 35,037 thyroid cancer incidence cases reported to Cancer Incidence in Five Continents from 1983 to 2012 in mainland China, and predicted incidence up to 2032 using the Bayesian age-period-cohort method.