Publications by authors named "Shi Rui"

Background: In patients receiving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support, the association between arterial hyperoxia and outcomes is unclear. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the association between arterial Po2 (Pao2) and mortality in patients with ECMO.

Methods: The meta-analysis followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 statement and registered in International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO; CRD42023467361).

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Background: Previous studies have demonstrated a significant impact of marital status on the prognosis of various cancers; however, its specific influence on the prognosis of primary bone cancer remains insufficiently investigated. In this study, we aimed to investigate the survival differences between male and female in patients diagnosed with primary bone cancer.

Methods: Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database was utilized to identify suitable patients.

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Plant species can accumulate secondary metabolites in optically pure form or, occasionally, as enantiomeric mixtures. Interestingly, enantiomers of the same molecule can confer different biological activities. In tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.

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The failure of orthopedic implants can significantly impact patients physiologically, psychologically, and economically. A bibliometric study of the field of surface modification for antimicrobial purposes in orthopedic implants provides insights into its developmental trajectory and offers valuable predictions for future advancements, thus playing a pivotal role in guiding research in this domain. Relevant publications on surface modification for antimicrobial purposes in orthopedic implants published between 2014 and 2024 were selected from the Web of Science (Core Collection) dataset and analyzed using VOSviewer and Citespace.

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Tortuosity of the vasculature poses challenges to mechanical thrombectomy (MT); however, only a few studies have reported the impact of vertebral artery (VA) tortuosity on MT. The present study aimed to investigate the impact of tortuosity of the V1-segment VA on MT in patients with acute vertebrobasilar artery occlusion (AVBAO). The patients diagnosed with AVBAO and treated with MT in the Stroke Center of Xijing Hospital from November 2019 to March 2022 were analyzed retrospectively.

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Background The stress hyperglycemia ratio (SHR) indicates relative hyperglycemia levels. Research on the impact of SHR on mortality in coronary heart disease (CHD) patients in intensive care is limited. This study explores the predictive accuracy of SHR for the prognosis of CHD patients in the ICU.

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China's "three-child policy", implemented in response to population aging, has made the protection of maternal and infant health an urgent priority. In this environmental and medical big-data era, the Zhejiang Environmental and Birth Health Research Alliance (ZEBRA) maternity cohort was established with the aim of identifying risk factors for perinatal morbidity and mortality from the perspectives of both observational epidemiology and experimental etiology. Compared with conventional birth cohorts, the inclusion of a maternity cohort allows greater scope for research and places an emphasis on maternal health.

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The capacity to discern and locate positions in three-dimensional space is crucial for human-machine interfaces and robotic perception. However, current soft electronics can only obtain two-dimensional spatial locations through physical contact. In this study, we report a non-contact position targeting concept enabled by transparent and thin soft electronic skin (E-skin) with three-dimensional sensing capabilities.

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Nuclear factor erythroid 2 (NF-E2)-related factor 2 (Nrf2) is a key transcription factor in the antioxidant response and is associated with various chronic diseases. The aim of this study was to explore the action of esculetin, a natural dihydroxy coumarin, on attenuating middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) and reperfusion, and whether its effect is dependent on Nrf2 activation, as well as nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) inhibition. Two doses of esculetin (20 and 40 mg/kg) were tested on rats with MCAO reperfusion.

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To study the changes of lymphocyte subsets in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) at initial diagnosis and compare them with those of healthy children and patients who have achieved complete remission (CR). Furthermore, we aim to analyze the prognostic significance of lymphocyte subsets in these patients. From May 2011 to December 2015, 405 children with ALL were enrolled in this study.

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  • Accurate genomic predictions are crucial for improving breeding values, especially for lowly-heritable traits like fertility, and combining data from different regions enhances prediction accuracy significantly.* -
  • This study evaluated the impact of across-regional genomic evaluations for reproductive traits in Chinese Holstein cattle, using extensive data collected from 194,574 cows across two regions.* -
  • The results showed that merging data from diverse regions increased prediction accuracy by up to 93.81%, and validation methods confirmed that predictions were more reliable than traditional models for these traits in varying climates.*
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is an important traditional medicinal plant of the Himalayan region. It is extensively used for the production of natural steroidal saponins and flavonoids. Although seed dormancy of wild plants can be broken to be artificially maintained and regenerated through micropropagation in the laboratory, the success of secondary metabolite production in higher quantities and the synthesis of superior plant metabolites have been very limited.

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  • The study explores how to effectively predict insulin resistance (IR) in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients, focusing on sex-specific measurements.
  • It compares three ratios: waist to hip circumference (WHR), visceral fat area to hip circumference (VHR), and visceral fat area to subcutaneous fat area (VSR) to identify the best predictor.
  • Results showed VHR is the most reliable index for predicting IR in both males and females, with significant odds ratios indicating higher risk associated with higher VHR tertiles.
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Background : This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to detecting performance of muscular ultrasound for intensive care unit (ICU)-acquired weakness (ICUAW). Methods : We searched PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane library, CNKI, VIP, and Wanfang databases for articles published before July 2024. A random-effects model was utilized to derive the summary estimates of sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic odds ratio (DOR) with 95% confidence interval (CI).

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  • Hypertension and diabetes are common in heart failure patients, particularly those with reduced ejection fraction, and can lead to right ventricular dysfunction, which was the focus of this study using cardiac MRI.
  • The study involved 249 patients divided into control and two hypertensive subgroups, one with and one without diabetes, measuring various cardiac muscle strain metrics to compare their conditions.
  • Results showed that diabetes significantly worsened right ventricular strain compared to hypertensive patients without it, highlighting DM as an independent factor contributing to RV dysfunction, potentially influenced by left ventricular strain.
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Unlike one-dimensional polymers, the theoretical framework on the behaviors of two-dimensional (2D) polymers is far from completeness. In this study, we model single-layer flexible 2D polymers of different sizes and examine their scaling behaviors in solution, represented by Rg ∼ Lν, where Rg is the radius of gyration and L is the side length of a 2D polymer. We find that the scaling exponent ν is 0.

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Background: Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT) has demonstrated short and long-term benefit in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), including ischaemic (ICM) and non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy. However, there is a paucity of evidence regarding its role in cardiac sarcoidosis (CS).

Methods: Consecutive CS patients with CRT and baseline left ventricle ejection fraction (LVEF)≤40 referred to one specialist hospital in London between November 2008-March 2023 were retrospectively reviewed.

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Aims: In cardiac sarcoidosis (CS) patients, the benefit of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) remains unclear. We sought to assess the short-term and long-term effects of CRT in CS patients with a range of left ventricular (LV) ejection fractions (LVEFs).

Methods: Consecutive CS patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF; LVEF ≤ 40%), mildly reduced ejection fraction (HFmrEF; LVEF 41%-49%) and preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF; LVEF ≥ 50) treated with CRT under the care of a tertiary UK centre between 2008 and 2023 were reviewed.

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  • A study was conducted to explore the relationship between malnutrition risk and the outcomes of older heart failure patients (65+) who received left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) using data from the INTERMACS registry.
  • *The research involved a retrospective analysis of 5,429 patients, revealing that a significant percentage faced malnutrition risk, which was linked to higher mortality rates and poorer health outcomes over time.
  • *Key findings indicated that moderate-to-severe malnutrition risk both before and after LVAD implantation correlated with increased death risk, infections, and lower quality of life among patients.
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The growing interest in fructo-oligosaccharides (FOSs) necessitates the effective monitoring of product quality. Identifying and quantifying FOS isomers from the same sources are challenging. Here, we report a new method using BiSe nanosheets as the matrix for matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry (MALDI-MS), achieving effective differentiation of oligosaccharide isomers through MALDI-MS/MS.

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  • - Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common chronic liver condition in China linked to insulin resistance and genetics, prompting an analysis of traditional Chinese medicines alongside Western treatments to determine their effectiveness in improving liver health.
  • - The study included 77 randomized controlled trials with 7770 patients, focusing on clinical efficacy rates and blood lipid levels as primary outcomes, using various statistical tools for analysis.
  • - Results showed that Huazhi Rougan granules combined with Western medications had the highest efficacy rate (81.7%) and significantly improved blood lipids, while Danning tablets were most effective when used alone, demonstrating high clinical efficacy as well.
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Boron doping can effectively induce solid-state fluorescence (SSF) in carbon dots (CDs); however, research on the intrinsic mechanism underlying this phenomenon is lacking. Herein, a design strategy for boron-doped furan-based CDs is proposed, CDs with aggregation-induced emission (AIE) properties are synthesized, and the mechanism by which boron atom dopants induces SSF and room-temperature phosphorescence (RTP) is elucidated. The morphology and structural characterization of the CDs indicate that boron doping leads to structural twisting of the CDs.

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