Publications by authors named "Tao Ping"

Introduction: Physical literacy is defined as the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge, and understanding to value and take responsibility for engaging in physical activities for life, and may be associated with higher mental health; however, few studies have explored the processes underlying these positive associations.

Objectives: The present study aimed to explore the role of resilience in the relationship between physical literacy and mental health, and further examines the mediating role of physical activity.

Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited a sample of 1,022 (aged 10-18 years, Mage = 14.

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Although cathepsin S is transported from the spleen to the liver, where it cleaves collagen XVIII to produce endostatin and plays a critical role in the onset of early liver fibrosis, the relationship between liver fibrosis and spleen function remains underexplored. Given the roles of phosphorylation in disease, understanding its regulatory mechanism in early liver fibrosis is crucial. Despite advances in mass spectrometry enhancing phosphoproteomics, its application is limited by small clinical samples and subtle protein changes.

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Purpose: To explore the impact of high body mass index (BMI) on the embryo quality and clinical outcomes of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients, and the possible genes involved.

Methods: Patients who underwent in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment and embryo transfer in our center from November 2014 to September 2023, were divided into low BMI PCOS (LBP) group, high BMI PCOS (HBP) group, and high BMI control (HBC) group. Transcriptome sequencing was performed in eight PCOS patients' granulosa cells (GCs).

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The rarity and heterogeneity of liposarcomas (LPS) pose significant challenges in their diagnosis and management. In this work, a series of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) engineering is designed and implemented. Through comprehensive characterization and performance evaluations, such as stability, thermal-driven desorption efficiency, as well as energy- and charge-transfer capacity, the engineering of group IV bimetallic MOFs emerges as particularly noteworthy.

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  • The study focuses on the rising global prison population, particularly emphasizing the health issues faced by older inmates, specifically regarding digestive diseases in Taiwan.
  • An analysis was conducted using data from 2,215 older prisoners, revealing that over 51% suffer from digestive system diseases, with a notably higher prevalence among older women prisoners.
  • The results underscore the need for early detection and treatment of these conditions, while also highlighting the importance of maintaining human rights and justice within prison healthcare systems.
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Background: Myofibroblasts constitute a significant component of the tumor microenvironment (TME) and play a pivotal role in the progression of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Integrin α5 (ITGA5) is a crucial regulator in myofibroblasts of malignant tumors. Therefore, the potential of ITGA5 as a novel target for the therapeutic strategy of HCC should be investigated.

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  • Stem cell transplantation shows potential for heart regeneration after a heart attack, but success is limited due to the harsh conditions stem cells face in the damaged heart tissue; recent research is looking at ways to improve stem cell survival and function.* -
  • The study investigated the effects of GDF11 on reducing oxidative stress-related aging in endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) that were exposed to oxidative stress, aiming to understand how to better support these stem cells post-transplantation.* -
  • Results indicated that GDF11 treatment reduced oxidative damage and senescence in EPCs, improved autophagy, and enhanced heart regeneration and blood vessel formation when EPCs were transplanted into heart tissue, suggesting a promising role for GDF11 in
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Background: Acute suppurative cholangitis (ASC) lacks sensitive and specific preoperative diagnostic criteria. Some researchers suggest treating ASC as severe cholangitis. This study aimed to explore the relationship between the Tokyo Guidelines 2018 (TG18) grading system for acute cholangitis (AC) and the diagnosis of acute suppurative cholangitis (ASC), searching for independent risk factors of ASC and develop a nomogram to discriminate ASC from acute nonsuppurative cholangitis (ANSC) accurately.

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Study Objective: Advanced rectal cancer is a common cause of perineal pain and research on the use of radiofrequency therapy for the treatment of this pain is limited. In the present study, we aimed to compare the effectiveness and safety of conventional radiofrequency (CRF) and high-voltage long-term pulsed radiofrequency (H-PRF) of radiofrequency therapy in the management of perineal pain in advanced rectal cancer.

Design: Randomized, Double-Blind Controlled Trial.

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Objective: To assess whether carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning increases the incidence of dementia.

Methods: We searched the Cochrane Library, PubMed, and EMBASE from inception to 14 August 2022. Two authors independently selected studies, assessed the quality of included studies, and extracted data.

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Background: Overall survival (OS) varies significantly among individuals with heterogeneous retroperitoneal liposarcoma (RPLS), even among those with the same clinical stage. Improved staging of RPLS is a critical unmet need, given the disappointing results of external validations of the 8 American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) TNM staging system.

Methods: The cohort study included 220 consecutive patients who underwent surgical resection for primary RPLS at the largest sarcoma centre of Fudan University in China from September 2009 to August 2021, combined with 277 adult patients with RPLS in the SEER database from 1975 to 2020.

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  • This study examines the relationship between diabetes mellitus and the subsequent development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) using a nationwide cohort of patients.
  • 5,121 patients with diabetes were compared to 5,121 matched controls without diabetes to determine the impact of diabetes on CKD risk.
  • Results showed that individuals with diabetes had a 1.38 times higher risk of developing CKD, suggesting that diabetes may be an independent risk factor for CKD, emphasizing the need for early screening and monitoring of diabetes.
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Background: To assess the correlation between clinical outcomes and diagnostic accuracy of evaluations carried out by a preoperative multidisciplinary team versus standard surgical care for patients with retroperitoneal liposarcoma undergoing surgery.

Methods: This comparative study was conducted retrospectively at a specialist assessment center within Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, China, between April 2011 and March 2021. Patients were assigned to a multidisciplinary team or nonmultidisciplinary team cohort based on referral to the multidisciplinary team.

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Introduction: Preterm birth (PTB) frequently results from the syndrome of preterm labor (PTL). PTL is linked to an atypical maternal inflammatory response, as well as intrauterine inflammation and/or infection. In this study, we explored the mechanisms involved in nicotine-mediated abnormal macrophage polarization and trophoblast invasion associated with PTL.

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Background: Prisoner health is a topic of significant importance; however, it has received limited attention in epidemiological studies, likely because of challenges in obtaining relevant data. Specifically, research on ocular disorders among elderly prisoners is lacking. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of disorders of the eye and adnexa among elderly prisoners in Taiwan.

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Background: The reasons for the recurrence of common bile duct stones (CBDS) in elderly patients after choledocholithotomy are still unclear. This study aims to establish a prediction model for CBDS recurrence by identifying risk factors.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of 1804 elderly patients aged 65 years and above who were diagnosed to have CBDS and were admitted to Nanjing First Hospital between January 1, 2010, and January 1, 2021.

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Background: Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is an age-dependent cardiovascular disease in which cell aging, immunity, and inflammatory factors alter the course; however, cell aging-immune/inflammation signatures in AMI have not been investigated.

Methods: Based on the GEO database to obtain microRNA (miRNA) sequencing, mRNA sequencing and single-cell sequencing data, and utilizing the Seurat package to identify AMI-associated cellular subpopulations. Subsequently, differentially expressed miRNAs and mRNAs were screened to establish a network of competing endogenous RNAs (ceRNAs).

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Objective: This study aimed to develop an interpretive model with decision rules to assess the risk level of pressure injuries in adult inpatients and identify the critical risk factors associated with these injuries.

Methods: The rough set approach was used to identify the critical risk factors associated with pressure injuries and demonstrate their behavioral patterns. The study focused on adult inpatients aged 18 or above who remained in bed for at least 24 hours after admission.

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Purpose: The impact of body mass index (BMI) on in vitro fertilization (IVF) has been well acknowledged; however, the reported conclusions are still incongruent. This study aimed to investigate the effect of BMI on IVF embryos and fresh transfer clinical outcomes.

Methods: This retrospective cohort analysis included patients who underwent IVF/ICSI treatment and fresh embryo transfer from 2014 to March 2022.

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Introduction: The exploration of lipid metabolism dysregulation may provide novel perspectives for retroperitoneal liposarcoma (RPLS). In our study, we aimed to investigate potential targets and facilitate further understanding of immune landscape in RPLS, through lipid metabolism-associated genes (LMAGs) based prognostic model.

Methods: Gene expression profiles and corresponding clinical information of 234 cases were enrolled from two public databases and the largest retroperitoneal tumor research center of East China, including cohort-TCGA (n=58), cohort-GSE30929 (n=92), cohort-FD (n=50), cohort-scRNA-seq (n=4) and cohort-validation (n=30).

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Background: Wood (secondary xylem) of forests is a material of great economic importance. Wood development is strictly controlled by both the phytohormone auxin and microRNAs (miRNAs). Currently, the regulatory mechanisms underlying wood formation by auxin-associated miRNAs remain unclear.

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Background & Aims: Liver fibrosis is an intrinsic wound-healing response to chronic injury and the major cause of liver-related morbidity and mortality worldwide. However, no effective diagnostic or therapeutic strategies are available, owing to its poorly characterized molecular etiology. We aimed to elucidate the mechanisms underlying liver fibrogenesis.

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Liver fibrosis is characterized by excessive synthesis and deposition of extracellular matrix (ECM) in liver tissues. However, it still has been lacking of early detection and diagnosis methods. The collagen hybridizing peptide (CHP) is a novel synthetic peptide that enables detection of collagen damage and tissue remodeling.

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Hydrogels with wet adhesion are promising interfacial adhesive materials; however, their adhesion in water, oil, or organic solvents remains a major challenge. To address this, a pressure-sensitive P(AAm-co-C )/PTA-Fe hydrogel is fabricated, which exhibits robust adhesion to various substrates in both aqueous solutions and oil environments. It is demonstrated that the key to wet adhesion under liquid conditions is the removal of the interfacial liquid, which can be achieved through rational molecular composition regulation.

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Using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), hemodynamic responses (i.e., changes in oxygenated and deoxygenated hemoglobin) were measured while participants with Parkinson's disease (PD) and healthy controls performed the Timed-Up-and-Go test (TUGT), and differences in cortical activity at baseline and three different intervals were examined between the two groups.

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