Publications by authors named "Shao Hui"

encodes a DNA methyltransferase involved in development, cell differentiation, and gene transcription, which is mutated and aberrant-expressed in cancers. Here, we revealed that loss of promotes malignant phenotypes in lung cancer. Based on the epigenetic inhibitor library synthetic lethal screening, we found that small-molecule HDAC6 inhibitors selectively killed -defective NSCLC cells.

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Objective: Time in range (TIR) is an important metric to measure variability of blood glucose levels. The aim is to quantify the long-term health benefits and economic return associated with improved TIR for individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Method: A Markov model with three states (T2D, T2D with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death) estimated 20-year medical costs, quality-adjusted life-years (QALY) gained and CVD risk under four TIR scenarios: >85%, 71%-85%, 51%-70% and ≤50%.

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  • The study aimed to assess the incidence and risk factors of diagnosed type 2 diabetes (T2D) among young adults in the U.S.
  • Analysis was conducted on a large sample of adults aged 18-79 using data from the National Health Interview Survey from 2016 to 2022, focusing particularly on the younger age group (18-44 years).
  • The research found that young-adult-onset T2D has an incidence of 3.0 per 1000 adults, with higher risk factors linked to minority status, socioeconomic disadvantages, obesity, and certain medication uses, highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies.
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Background: Socioeconomic inequality in infant mortality in the UK is rising. This study aims to identify contributory maternal and pregnancy factors that can explain the known association between area deprivation and infant mortality.

Methods: A cohort study was conducted using Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) primary care data between 2004 and 2019 linked to the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD), and infant mortality from the Office for National Statistics death data.

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Unlabelled: The field of competitive swimming lacks broadly applicable predictive models for talent identification across various age groups of adolescent swimmers. This study aimed to construct a predictive model for athletic talent using machine learning methods based on anthropometric and physiological data. Baseline data were collected from 5444 participants aged 10-18 in Shanghai, China, between 2015 and 2018, with 4969 completing a 3-year follow-up.

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Although traditionally regarded as an impediment, the protein corona can facilitate the advancement of targeted drug delivery systems. This study presents an innovative approach for targeting acute myeloid leukemia (AML) using nanoparticles with agglutinated protein (NAPs). Agglutinated transferrin and C3b in NAPs selectively bind to CD71 and CD11b, receptors that are overexpressed on myeloid leukemic cells compared to nonmalignant cells.

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Background: Sickle cell disease, a debilitating, inherited haemolytic anaemia with premature morbidity and mortality, affects millions globally. Mitapivat, a first-in-class, oral, allosteric activator of pyruvate kinase, improves red blood cell survival by increasing ATP and diminishes sickling by decreasing 2,3-diphosphoglycerate. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of mitapivat in patients with sickle cell disease.

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Emerging medical biotechnology typically exhibits a 'dual-use' nature, which, while promoting human well-being, concurrently presents potential risks of misuse or abuse, thereby posing significant threats. Globally, including in China, emerging medical biotechnology is developing rapidly. To understand the views and perspectives of Chinese scientists on dual-use concerns, this empirical study conducted semistructured qualitative interviews with researchers (n=14) from various specialties within the Chinese medical field, analysing their perspectives and ethical considerations regarding dual-use concerns.

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The advancement of high-performance fast-charging materials has significantly propelled progress in electrochemical capacitors (ECs). Electrochemical capacitors store charges at the nanoscale electrode material-electrolyte interface, where the charge storage and transport mechanisms are mediated by factors such as nanoconfinement, local electrode structure, surface properties and non-electrostatic ion-electrode interactions. This Review offers a comprehensive exploration of probing the confined electrochemical interface using advanced characterization techniques.

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Background: Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) represents a critical complications of end-stage liver disease, serving as an independent predictor of mortality among patients with cirrhosis. Despite effective treatment with rifaximin, some patients with HE still progress to recurrent episodes, posing a significant therapeutic challenge. Recurrent HE is defined as experiencing two or more episodes within a 6-month period.

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The infiltration of chloride ions corrodes steel reinforcement and causes concrete to crack, reducing the overall bearing capacity and compromising the structure's service life and safety. Timely acquisition of chloride ion distribution is essential for accurately assessing the performance of concrete structures. We present a method for detecting the distribution of chloride ion penetration based on hyperspectral images and long short-term memory (LSTM).

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The red edge effect of plants is extensively utilized in vegetation remote sensing, particularly by applying hyperspectral LiDAR (HSL) technology. This technology effectively captures spectral information from targets together with range measurements by processing recorded waveforms in the red-edge spectral bands. Despite its widespread use, there is still potential for enhancing the tuning accuracy and the energy output of each channel.

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Solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) are promising ionic conductors for developing high-specific-energy solid-state lithium metal batteries. However, developing SPEs with both high ionic conductivity and interfacial compatibility remains a challenge. Here, we propose a design concept of an anion-modulated polymer electrolyte (termed AMPE) for high-voltage Li metal batteries.

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Objective: To investigate the correlation between chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and bronchial asthma, focusing on the CRS without nasal polyps (CRSsNP) and CRS with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), as well as their impact on lung function.

Methods: A total of 141 patients diagnosed with chronic nasal-sinus inflammation were included in this study. Clinical data, including medical histories, nasal endoscopy scores, CT scores, symptom scores, and quality of life assessments, were collected.

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Multiple van der Waals (vdW) gaps invoke abundant opportunities for contriving artificial architectures and tailoring desired properties via the intercalation route beyond the reach of conventional concepts. Intriguingly, the electrochemical intercalation strategy can precisely and reversibly tune the intercalation stage of charged functional species. This study presents a valid structural editing protocol facilitated by electrochemical intercalation to engineer MXene interlayers, ultimately incorporating in situ constructed carbon nanotube (CNT) electric bridges for enhanced ion storage and transport pathways.

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Ryanodane diterpenes are structurally complex natural products that are well-known for their high degree of oxidation and the challenges associated with synthesizing them within the terpene class. Herein, we present a two-stage synthetic strategy that draws inspiration from the broad biosynthesis of terpenes, allowing us to achieve the first chemical synthesis of garajonone, a ryanodane diterpenoid that occurs naturally at low abundance, as well as its epimer, 3-epi-garajonone. The key to this success lies in the rapid construction of the carbon framework of the target molecule by employing an early-stage palladium-catalyzed Heck/carbonylative esterification cascade annulation, followed by successive late-stage selective redox manipulation to establish the desired oxidation state of the molecule.

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Aim: To develop an automated computable phenotype (CP) algorithm for identifying diabetes cases in children and adolescents using electronic health records (EHRs) from the UF Health System.

Materials And Methods: The CP algorithm was iteratively derived based on structured data from EHRs (UF Health System 2012-2020). We randomly selected 536 presumed cases among individuals aged <18 years who had (1) glycated haemoglobin levels ≥ 6.

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Importance: Diabetes increases the risk of Parkinson disease (PD). Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, a new glucose-lowering therapeutic class, have shown neuroprotective effects in mechanistic studies. However, the association between SGLT2 inhibitors and PD risk in real-world populations with type 2 diabetes (T2D) remains unclear.

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  • This study developed a predictive tool for surgical site infections (SSI) specifically after hysterectomy, identifying key risk factors for better prevention and control.
  • Using historical patient data, the researchers employed LASSO regression analysis to pinpoint six independent risk factors that significantly increase SSI risk, including BMI, hypoproteinaemia, and prior surgeries.
  • The resulting nomogram was validated for accuracy and practical utility, showing promising results in guiding clinical decisions to reduce SSI incidence in patients undergoing hysterectomy.
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Aims: To investigate the impact of different corneal diameters on corneal morphology and biomechanical outcome during preoperative screening for corneal refractive surgery.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 300 patients who underwent corneal refractive surgery at Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University between October 2023 and December 2023. All patients had no history of keratoconus or previous corneal surgery.

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  • Newer glucose-lowering drugs (GLDs) like GLP-1RA and SGLT2i offer significant heart and kidney protection compared to older drugs for individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) at high risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD).
  • A study analyzing data from 2005-2019 showed an increase in the use of GLP-1RA and SGLT2i, but by 2019, only 40% of eligible patients were using these beneficial medications.
  • The findings highlight a need for policy interventions to enhance the adoption of these newer treatments, as many patients remain untreated despite their potential benefits, especially considering variations in insurance coverage.
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  • The study aimed to create a predictive tool for postpartum endometritis by analyzing data from 200 women with the condition and 1,000 without it at a tertiary maternity hospital in Zhejiang Province.
  • Various statistical methods, including random forests and logistic regression, were used to identify significant risk factors, which led to the development of a nomogram— a visual tool to aid in prediction.
  • Six key risk factors were identified, notably including pre-eclampsia, postpartum hemorrhage, and maternity methods, which will help in devising strategies for prevention and control of postpartum endometritis.
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  • The study investigates the role of programmed death ligand-1 (PD-L1) in exosomes in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and liver conditions like hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) to understand its impact on immune escape mechanisms.
  • Results show that circulating exosomal PD-L1 levels were significantly higher in CHB and HCC patients compared to healthy individuals, suggesting a link to immune evasion.
  • Blocking PD-L1 in patients with CHB reduced CD8+T cell cytotoxicity while increasing proinflammatory cytokines, indicating that targeting PD-L1 in exosomes might enhance immune responses against HCC.
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