Publications by authors named "Te Ba"
Traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) has been linked with numerous respiratory diseases. Recently, lung microbiome is proposed to be characterized with development and progression of respiratory diseases. However, the underlying effects of TRAP exposure on lung microbiome are rarely explored.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Post-stroke dysphagia (PSD) is a common complication of stroke. Acupuncture as one of the traditional therapies in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), can change the excitability of cerebral cortical nerve cells, and promote the recovery of neurological and swallowing functions. Several clinical primary studies (including RCTs, cohort studies, etc.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFProtein methylation, similar to DNA methylation, primarily involves post-translational modification (PTM) targeting residues of nitrogen-containing side-chains and other residues. Protein arginine methylation, occurred on arginine residue, is mainly mediated by protein arginine methyltransferases (PRMTs), which are ubiquitously present in a multitude of organisms and are intricately involved in the regulation of numerous biological processes. Specifically, PRMTs are pivotal in the process of gene transcription regulation, and protein function modulation.
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- Electroacupuncture has been used as a treatment for insomnia, and this study aimed to assess its effectiveness and safety compared to other treatments like sham acupuncture and usual care.
- A comprehensive search across various databases identified 31 randomized clinical trials with a total of 2226 participants for analysis.
- Results indicated that electroacupuncture significantly improved insomnia symptoms more than control groups, evidenced by a lower Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score, with no notable difference in adverse events between groups.
Background: Electroacupuncture (EA) is considered as an effective treatment for urinary retention (UR).
Methods: Up to April 7, 2023, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of EA for UR were extensively searched in 8 databases, including Pubmed, Cochrane, Embase, Web of Science, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, Chinese Journal Full-text Database, Wanfang Data, and VIP Full-text e-Journals Database. The Cochrane Risk of Bias tool and the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) were utilized to evaluate the quality of all included RCTs.
MXenes have extensive applications due to their different properties determined by intrinsic structures and various functional groups. Exploring different functional groups of MXenes leads to improved performance or potential applications. In this work, we prepared new TiCPBr (x=0.
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- The study aimed to evaluate whether systematic training on the Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System (LI-RADS) v2018 for CT scans could enhance agreement and accuracy in categorizing liver lesions among radiologists.
- It involved 18 radiologists who attended a series of lectures and then applied the training to their practice, with comparisons of their categorization performance before and after the training.
- Results showed significant improvements in agreement and performance in most LI-RADS categories following the training, indicating that structured education can benefit radiologists regardless of their experience level.
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- A skin-attachable paper fluidic patch is developed for real-time monitoring of sweat biomarkers like pH, glucose, lactate, and uric acid while also measuring sweat rate, which is key for health and thermoregulation.
- The sensor utilizes a specially crafted ceramic-based ink that creates durable, high-resolution patterns for accurate sweat analysis, preventing leaks and maintaining stability during use.
- This innovative wearable technology allows for noninvasive health monitoring and can be easily analyzed using a smartphone camera, catering to a growing demand for personal health insights.
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- - Cold spray (CS) is a new technology for repairing and creating 3D metal parts using deformable metal powders, with key parameters like gas type, pressure, temperature, and powder feed rate being critical for the process.
- - The study focuses on the less-examined parameters of spray angle, traverse speed, and standoff distance (SoD) when applying CS with Al2219 powders on an Al2219-T6 substrate, emphasizing their effects on the coatings' mass gain, thickness, porosity, and residual stress.
- - Results indicate that spray angle and traverse speed significantly influence the quality of coatings more than SoD, supported by finite element method (FEM) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD
The scientific basis of acupuncture on mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for treating ischemic stroke (IS) is discussed. MSCs transplantation has great potential for the treatment of tissue damage caused by early stage inflammatory cascade reactions of IS, but its actual transformation is limited by various factors. How to improve the homing efficiency of MSCs is the primary issue to enhance its efficacy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFZinc depletion is associated with alcohol-associated liver injury. We tested the hypothesis that increasing zinc availability along with alcohol consumption prevents alcohol-associated liver injury. Zinc-glutathione (ZnGSH) was synthesized and directly added to Chinese Baijiu.
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- Severe burns can cause early multiple organ injuries that predict higher mortality rates, and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have potential healing properties for these injuries.
- In a study on rats, human umbilical cord-derived MSCs (hUCMSCs) were intravenously administered to evaluate their effects on organ injuries caused by severe burns.
- Results showed that hUCMSCs improved organ structure, reduced cell apoptosis, and increased protective biochemical markers like IGF-1, highlighting their potential as a treatment for burn-induced organ damage.
Introduction: The aim of this study was to retrospectively analyze Thrombelastography (TEG) data of severe burn patients to provide a clinical basis for timely diagnosis and treatment of coagulation dysfunction.
Methods: The present study comprised burn patients with full thickness TBSA ≥ 60%. The patients included in the study were admitted to the Third Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University between March 2019 and March 2022 and died within 10 days.
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- The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture and language training for treating motor aphasia after stroke within 15 to 90 days of onset.
- It will include 252 participants, randomly divided into two groups to compare traditional treatments against a sham-control method for 6 weeks.
- The outcomes will be measured using specific communication assessments and the incidence of adverse effects will be tracked to ensure safety throughout the trial.
Background: Research on coagulation dysfunction following burns is controversial. This study aimed to describe the coagulation changes in severe burn patients by examining coagulation parameters.
Methods: Patients with third-degree total body surface area (TBSA) burns of ≥30% were enrolled between 2017 and 2020.
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- Burns lead to serious health issues due to oxidative stress and inflammation, prompting research on sodium butyrate (NaB) and probiotics (PROB) to treat these effects after severe burns in rats.
- The study focused on analyzing the impact of NaB and PROB on intestinal damage and inflammation through various methods, including tissue staining and biochemical assays.
- Results indicated that NaB and PROB together helped protect the intestinal barrier, reduced oxidative stress markers, and decreased inflammation factors, suggesting a beneficial combination for treating burn-induced injuries.
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- The study investigates the impact of systematic LI-RADS v2018 training on the diagnostic accuracy of radiologists for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) using MRI.
- 20 radiologists participated in the training, which included three lectures and practice sessions over several months.
- Results showed significant improvements in interobserver agreement and diagnostic performance metrics, indicating that structured training enhances the ability to diagnose HCC.
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- The study aimed to create and validate a dense feature fusion neural network (DFuNN) to automatically identify various sequences and phases in liver MRI scans.
- A total of 3,869 MRI sequences from 384 examinations were analyzed, with performance metrics like sensitivity and specificity used to evaluate the DFuNN compared to manual recognition by experienced radiologists.
- Results showed that the DFuNN, especially with a fusion block, had high sensitivity (up to 100%), specificity (up to 99.94%), and accuracy (up to 99.95%), successfully distinguishing between MRI sequences in patients with and without cirrhosis.
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- The study aimed to assess whether training improves radiologists' agreement on LI-RADS categories for diagnosing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
- It involved 70 lesions from 61 patients, with 20 readers evaluating images before and after training on assigned LI-RADS categories.
- Results showed significant improvements in accuracy and inter-reader agreement after training, highlighting the effectiveness of training in enhancing diagnostic consistency.
Background: The purpose of the research was to determine the efficacy of the Caprini risk assessment model for the guidance of prophylactic treatments for a 3-year period in the burn center of the Inner Mongolia region.
Methods: From July 2014 to August 2017, the Caprini score for every admitted patient was calculated to evaluate venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk. Subjects with a Caprini score between 0 and 2 were not administered a chemical VTE prophylaxis, and subjects with a score of 3 and above were administered low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH).
Background: The aim of this study is to analyze the data of amputees in the burn center of the Inner Mongolia region and to provide instructive suggestions for a preventative reduction of the amputation rate.
Methods: Between 2004 and 2016, all patient medical profiles were reviewed to extract data of patients with major amputation. Demographic data, mechanism of injury, location and level of amputation were recorded.
The fluorination of p-type metal phthalocyanines produces n-type semiconductors, allowing the design of organic electronic circuits that contain inexpensive heterojunctions made from chemically and thermally stable p- and n-type organic semiconductors. For the evaluation of close to intrinsic transport properties, high-quality centimeter-sized single crystals of F16CuPc, F16CoPc and F16ZnPc have been grown. New crystal structures of F16CuPc, F16CoPc and F16ZnPc have been determined.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Genotoxic effects of oral-exposed TiO2 nanoparticles on bone marrow cells in young rats].
Zhonghua Yu Fang Yi Xue Za Zhi
September 2014
Objective: To explore the genotoxic effects of oral-exposed TiO2 nanoparticles on bone marrow cells in young rats.
Methods: Twenty-eight SD male young rats (4 weeks old) were randomly divided into 4 groups, which were exposed to TiO2 nanoparticles ((75 ± 15) nm, anatase) through intragastric administration at 0, 10, 50 and 200 mg/kg body weight (bw) every day for 30 days. The bone marrow cells were collected for micronuclei and γ-H2AX immunofluorescence analysis.
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- Fractional flow reserve (FFR) is crucial for guiding coronary interventions but currently requires invasive procedures to obtain.
- This study introduces a noninvasive method to estimate fractional flow reserve computed tomography (FFRCT) by combining CTA images with computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
- Results show that FFRCT decreases as diameter stenosis increases, with specific stenosis characteristics impacting its value, and simulations align well with invasive angiography results, suggesting this method could enhance CAD diagnosis.
[Effects of TiO₂ nanoparticles on antioxidant function and element content of liver and kidney tissues in young and adult rats].
Beijing Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban
June 2014
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- The study aimed to analyze how TiO₂ nanoparticles affect antioxidant functions and element levels in the liver and kidneys of young and adult rats.
- Researchers conducted experiments on 48 male rats, dividing them into groups that received varying doses of TiO₂ nanoparticles for 30 days, and then assessed the tissues for antioxidant activity and elemental content.
- Results showed that high doses of TiO₂ nanoparticles increased antioxidant activity and altered element levels in the organs, particularly affecting young rats more than adults, with the liver being the most sensitive organ to these changes.