Publications by authors named "Tianhui Tan"

DNA methylation discrimination is often challenged by complicated pretreatment, insufficient sensitivity, and suboptimal accuracy. Here, single-molecule readout of DNA methylation is reported using single-layer MoS nanopores. By tuning pore dimension, the sensitivity of MoS nanopores is manipulated, empowering both labeling and labeling-free strategies for DNA methylation discrimination.

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  • Forsythoside B is being studied for its potential to treat Streptococcus pneumoniae infections by inhibiting pneumolysin, which is a toxin that can harm cells.
  • Experiments demonstrated that Forsythoside B successfully inhibited the activity of pneumolysin, protected lung cells from damage, and did not interfere with the growth of the bacteria.
  • In mouse models, it improved survival rates and reduced lung inflammation, highlighting its promise as a treatment for pneumococcal pneumonia.
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Childhood asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, the pathogenesis of which involves multiple factors including genetic predisposition, environmental exposure, and immune system regulation. To date, the causal relationships between immune cells, plasma metabolites, and childhood asthma remain undetermined. Therefore, we aim to utilize the Mendelian randomization approach to assess the causal relationships among immune cells, plasma metabolites, and childhood asthma.

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Background: Chronic lower back pain (CLBP) is one of the most common disorders worldwide. Flash cupping has the ability to relieve CLBP; nevertheless, its impact on CLBP and the likely mechanism of action have not been studied.

Objective: The goal of this study was to assess the impact of a single, brief cupping session on CLBP and low back muscle activity using multichannel surface electromyography (sEMG).

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  • Some studies suggest that taking folic acid during pregnancy might increase the chance of children getting asthma, but there's still some debate about this.
  • Researchers looked at many studies to see how folic acid affects asthma risk and to find a safe amount to take.
  • They found that taking too much folic acid (over 581 μg/day) could really raise the risk of childhood asthma, especially if taken during the early or late stages of pregnancy.
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To analyze and summarize formulae of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) in the treatment of pediatric pneumonia in CNKI based on the data mining method. CNKI was retrieved for literatures of TCM treatment of pneumonia in children in recent 20 years, which was taken the data source. After screening, a prescription database was established.

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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is now the gold standard procedure for the treatment of symptomatic gall bladder stones. Spillage of gall bladder stones into the peritoneal cavity may occur due to inadvertent iatrogenic gall bladder perforation during dissection of the gall bladder. We report a case of a 66 year old woman who had to return to theatre three times over two years to deal with complications from retained intra-peritoneal gallstones that were spilt at her initial laparoscopic cholecystecomy.

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