Publications by authors named "Wantong Han"

Contamination with fumonisin B1 (FB1) represents a global health problem. FB1 exposure may also trigger intestinal injury by activating inflammatory responses, leading to a reduction in production performance and economic benefits. However, the mechanism of FB1-induced intestinal inflammatory injury is still unclear.

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  • This study explored how socioeconomic status (SES) affects depressive symptoms in older adults, focusing on social support as a mediating factor and living arrangements as a moderating factor.
  • Data was collected from over 3,800 older adults in Shandong, China, using established questionnaires to measure depressive symptoms and social support.
  • Findings indicated that higher SES correlates with lower depressive symptoms, with social support playing a significant role, especially for those living alone, suggesting that improving social support and considering living situations could help reduce depression in older adults.
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Background: At present, the treatment and prevention of infections in pigs mainly rely on antibiotics and vaccines, but inflammatory injury cannot be eliminated. The compound 18β-glycyrrhetinic acid (GA), a pentacyclic triterpenoid extracted from . root (liquorice) and with a chemical structure similar to that of steroidal hormones, has become a research focus because of its anti-inflammatory, antiulcer, antimicrobial, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, hepatoprotective and neuroprotective effects, but its potential for the treatment of vascular endothelial inflammatory injury by infections has not been evaluated.

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Background: Relative deprivation has been confirmed as one of the pathways underlying the link between income inequality and health. However, the mechanism between relative deprivation and health was still unclear. This study aimed to test the mediating role of depression and the moderating role of social support in the association between relative deprivation and quality of life.

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  • - The study investigates the high rates of depression among Chinese university and college students during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding that 65.2% reported self-reported depression symptoms, with 11.5% experiencing moderate to severe symptoms.
  • - Factors such as being female, having an introverted personality, and feeling a high risk of infection were identified as risk factors for more severe depression, whereas concerns about the outbreak and satisfaction with prevention measures acted as protective factors.
  • - The findings highlight the need for increased awareness and resources from government and educational institutions to support students, especially females and those at junior colleges, in managing their mental health during crises.
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  • The study aims to explore the levels of anxiety among college students during an unexpected pandemic and identify its causes.
  • A survey involving 17,876 students revealed an anxiety detection rate of 18.2%, with factors like high self-perceived infection risk and being affected by the outbreak significantly influencing anxiety levels.
  • Despite a low overall anxiety rate, the findings suggest universities should enhance online support activities and create effective management plans to address students' feelings of concern and stress.
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Objectives: To understand the status of positive affect (PA) and negative affect (NA) on university and college students, and to explore the determinants during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Methods: Our data were from network-based survey, and 17,876 participants completed the questionnaire. t test, one-way ANOVA and multiple linear regression model were performed using PANAS (Positive and Negative Affect Schedule) score as the dependent variable.

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