Publications by authors named "Xi-Yan Xu"

Succinate dehydrogenase inhibitors (SDHIs) are widely utilized fungicides that have been detected in various environments, raising significant concerns regarding their toxicity to aquatic organisms. A comprehensive analysis of SDHIs contamination and associated ecological risks has been challenging due to scattered data and varying scale. This study consolidated residue data from 194 aquatic environments across six regions, up to June 2024, providing an overview of SDHIs distribution and conducting a global-scale aquatic ecological risk assessment.

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Background: Childhood asthma is a common respiratory ailment that significantly affects preschool children. Effective asthma management in this population is particularly challenging due to limited communication skills in children and the necessity for consistent involvement of a caregiver. With the rise of digital healthcare and the need for innovative interventions, Internet-based models can potentially offer relatively more efficient and patient-tailored care, especially in children.

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Article Synopsis
  • Lumbar burst fractures often require fusion for stability, which can lead to motor unit loss and adjacent segment diseases; thus, a new method called "pedicle-plasty" (DDP) has been proposed.
  • The study involved measuring various anatomical angles and distances in patients and cadaver specimens to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of the DDP procedure.
  • DDP aims to relieve pressure in spinal nerves without damaging intervertebral discs or facet joints, potentially preserving motor function and offering a promising treatment for lumbar burst fractures with nerve injury.
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Objective: Percutaneous pedicle screw fixation is commonly used for upper lumber burst fractures. The direct decompression remains challenging with this minimally invasive surgery. The objective was to evaluate a novel paraspinal erector approach for effective and direct decompression in patients with canal compromise and neurologic deficit.

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Objective: To study influenza epidemic and analyze antigenic and genetic characterization of the predominant strains in Wuhan area in 2003.

Methods: Epidemiological data and specimens from influenza patients were collected from surveillance sites weekly. Viruses were isolated from the specimens.

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