Publications by authors named "Wucheng Xu"

Article Synopsis
  • Mumps is a contagious disease with a study focusing on its epidemiological features and sociodemographic factors in mainland China from 2004 to 2018.
  • The average annual incidence was 21.44 cases per 100,000 people, showing a dramatic increase from 2004-2012, followed by stability, except for a significant rise in less developed regions from 2015 to 2018.
  • Key findings identified high-risk areas and factors, such as the proportion of the population aged 0-14, number of healthcare workers, and passenger traffic, which can guide targeted interventions by the government.
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Background: The prevalence of pulmonary embolism (PE) in the acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AE-COPD) is highly controversial. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize the epidemiology and characteristics of PE with AE-COPD for current studies.

Methods: We searched the PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library and Web of Science databases for studies published prior to October 21, 2020.

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