Publications by authors named "Minru Zhao"
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- Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a common oral condition affecting up to 25% of people globally, and this study systematically evaluates thalidomide as a treatment option for it.
- The analysis involved 21 randomized controlled trials with 1,668 patients, showing that thalidomide significantly improves response rates, healing times, and reduces ulcer size and frequency while increasing the risk of adverse events.
- Thalidomide may be best suited for severe cases of RAS or those unresponsive to typical topical treatments, despite its potential side effects.
Phosphate chemical conversion (PCC) technology has attracted extensive attention for its ability to regulate the surface properties of biomedical metals. However, titanium (Ti)-based alloys exhibit inertia because of the native passive layer, whereas zinc (Zn)-based alloys show high activity in acidic PCC solutions. The substrate performance affects the chemical reaction in the phosphating solution, which further leads to diversity in coating properties.
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