Publications by authors named "Xiang Hu"

Background: Artificial intelligence-driven clinical decision support systems (AI-CDSSs) are pivotal tools for doctors to improve diagnostic and treatment processes, as well as improve the efficiency and quality of health care services. However, not all doctors trust artificial intelligence (AI) technology, and many remain skeptical and unwilling to adopt these systems.

Objective: This study aimed to explore in depth the factors influencing doctors' willingness to adopt AI-CDSSs and assess the causal relationships among these factors to gain a better understanding for promoting the clinical application and widespread implementation of these systems.

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Following the publication of the above paper, a concerned reader drew to the attention of the Editorial Office that the 'Sham' brain image featured in Fig. 1B on p. 23 was strikingly similar to an image that was published subsequently in the journal , whereas the control TUNEL assay data shown in Fig.

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Butanol, a highly toxic volatile organic compound, poses significant health risks. Consequently, the creation of efficient gas-sensitive materials for butanol detection holds substantial practical significance. This study employed a secondary hydrothermal technique to synthesize InO, BiVO, and their composite InO/BiVO.

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Background: Functional defects caused by mutations in the insulin receptor (INSR) gene often lead to severe hereditary insulin resistance syndromes, including but not limited to type A insulin resistance syndrome.

Method And Result: Here, we report a case of a 12-year-old girl with elevated fasting blood glucose detected by opportunistic testing, associated with severe insulin resistance and hyperandrogenemia. She had axillary hair, acne, clitoral hypertrophy, prominent labia minora hypertrophy and thickened voice with BMI 20.

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  • The study developed a chitosan-based composite sponge (SF/CS/K) using carboxylated sisal fiber and kaolin to enhance hemostatic properties, employing a freeze-drying method with various weight ratios.
  • * The composite sponges exhibited significant qualities like high mechanical strength, porosity, biodegradation, and effective antibacterial activity, making them suitable for medical applications.
  • * In tests involving rat models, the SF/CS/K sponge showed superior coagulation and hemostatic effects compared to commercial sponges, indicating its potential as a novel solution for treating severe bleeding.
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In this study, "Longjia (LJ)" and "Yangpao (YP)"exhibited higher contents of major nutrients compared to "Niangqing (NQ)" walnuts. The combination of transcriptome and proteome by RNA sequencing and isotope labeling for relative and absolute quantification techniques provides new insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying the nutritional quality of the three walnut species. A total of 4146 genes and 139 proteins showed differential expression levels in the three comparison groups.

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  • Composite solid-state electrolytes (CSEs) combine the high ionic conductivity of ceramics with the flexibility of polymers, making them ideal for lithium batteries, but they struggle with interfacial resistance.
  • A new LLZTO/PVDF solid electrolyte membrane was created using a doctor blade method, which incorporated in situ polymerization of DOL at the electrolyte-electrode interface to enhance conductivity.
  • This new solid electrolyte showed impressive performance with a high room temperature ionic conductivity, a substantial discharge capacity in lithium batteries, and good capacity retention over multiple cycles, indicating potential for industrial use.
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Sodium ion hybrid capacitors (SIHCs) address the high power and energy requirements in energy storage devices but face significant challenges arising from the slow kinetics and cycling instability of the anode side. Introducing atomic disorder and employing structural engineering in anode materials proves to be effective strategies for achieving rapid charge storage. Here, it is demonstrated that N-doped MXene encapsulated amorphous vanadium oxide hollow spheres (VO@N-MXene HSs) offer multidirectional open pathways and sufficient vacancies, enabling reversible and fast Na insertion/extraction.

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The escalating global incidence of allergy patients illustrates the growing impact of allergic issues on global health. Allergens are small molecule antigens that trigger allergic reactions. A widely recognized strategy for allergy prevention involves identifying allergens and avoiding re-exposure.

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Imbalanced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) homeostasis has been reported in multiple autoimmune diseases and supplementation with NAD precursors has consistently demonstrated positive therapeutic benefits for these conditions. Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an acquired autoimmune disease, in which the decreased number and impaired function of regulatory T cells (Tregs) contribute to the main pathogenesis. Here we found NAD level was decreased in the plasma and CD4 T cells of ITP patients.

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The emerging tumor microenvironment (TME) is a complex and constantly evolving entity. Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are a vital component of the TME with diverse functions. They interact closely with cancer cells through reciprocal signaling and play a crucial role in tumor progression.

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Electrochemical energy devices serve as a vital link in the mutual conversion between chemical energy and electrical energy. This role positions them to be essential for achieving high-efficiency utilization and advancement of renewable energy. Electrochemical reactions, including anodic and cathodic reactions, play a crucial role in facilitating the connection between two types of charge carriers: electrons circulating within the external circuit and ions transportation within the internal electrolyte, which ensures the completion of the circuit in electrochemical devices.

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Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) are drawing significant attention due to their intriguing photoelectric properties, and these interesting properties are closely related to the number of layers. Obtaining layer-controlled and high-quality TMD is still a challenge. In this context, we use the salt-assisted chemical vapor deposition to grow multilayered MoSe flake and characterize it by Raman spectroscopy, second harmonic generation, and photon luminescence.

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Objective: To construct a model for predicting recidivism in violence in community-based schizophrenia spectrum disorder patients (SSDP) by adopting a joint modeling method.

Methods: Based on the basic data on severe mental illness in Southwest China between January 2017 and June 2018, 4565 community-based SSDP with baseline violent behaviors were selected as the research subjects. We used a growth mixture model (GMM) to identify patterns of medication adherence and social functioning.

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In view of the reduced power generation efficiency caused by ash or dirt on the surface of photovoltaic panels, and the problems of heavy workload and low efficiency faced by manual detection, this study proposes a method to detect dust or dust on the surface of photovoltaic cells with the help of image processing technology to timely eliminate hidden dangers and improve power generation efficiency.This paper introduces image processing methods based on mathematical morphology, such as image enhancement, image sharpening, image filtering and image closing operation, which makes the image better highlight the target to be recognized. At the same time, it also solves the problem of uneven image binarization caused by uneven illumination in the process of image acquisition.

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  • - The study aims to define the abilities that make a good doctor and their impact on medical education and doctor performance, addressing the lack of global standards in this area.
  • - In analyzing profiles of 50 esteemed doctors in China, the research identifies six key abilities: clinical thinking, diagnosis skills, empathy, continuous learning, experience sharing, and communication.
  • - The proposed model showcases how these abilities positively influence doctors' performance and hospital development, while also offering guidelines for enhancing medical professionalism and educational standards globally.
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Raphidiopsis blooms are notorious for cyanotoxin formation and strong invasiveness, threatening the stability of aquatic ecosystems and human health. The protozoa Paramecium can potentially serve as an organism for controlling Raphidiopsis blooms owing to its grazing effect. However, the grazing ability of Paramecium is largely determined by the size of the prey, and the population of Raphidiopsis consists of filaments of varying lengths and sizes.

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Recent studies have shown the crucial role of podocyte injury in the development of diabetic kidney disease (DKD). Deubiquitinating modification of proteins is widely involved in the occurrence and development of diseases. Here, we explore the role and regulating mechanism of a deubiquitinating enzyme, OTUD5, in podocyte injury and DKD.

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Background: Inflammation played a critical role in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Here, we aimed to explore the relationship between inflammatory biomarkers and the prevalence of NAFLD and hepatic fibrosis in US participants.

Methods: Individuals with complete data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 2017-2020 pre-pandemic cycle dataset were referred to this study.

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For the study of species evolution, chloroplast gene expression, and transformation, the chloroplast genome is an invaluable resource. Codon usage bias (CUB) analysis is a tool that is utilized to improve gene expression and investigate evolutionary connections in genetic transformation. In this study, we analysed chloroplast genome differences, codon usage patterns and the sources of variation on CUB in 14 Annonaceae species using bioinformatics tools.

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Transition metal chalcogenides (TMCs) hold great potential for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) owing to their multielectron conversion reactions, yet face challenges of poor intrinsic conductivity, sluggish diffusion kinetics, severe phase transitions, and structural collapse during cycling. Herein, a self-templating strategy is proposed for the synthesis of a class of metal cobalt-doped NiSe nanoparticles confined within three-dimensional (3D) N-doped macroporous carbon matrix nanohybrids (Co-NiSe/NMC). The cation defect engineering within the developed Co-NiSe and 3D N-doped carbon plays a crucial role in enhancing intrinsic conductivity, reinforcing structural stability, and reducing the barrier to sodium ion diffusion, which are verified by a series of electrochemical kinetic analyses and density functional theory calculations.

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Background: Vasculopathy is the most common complication of diabetes. Endothelial cells located in the innermost layer of blood vessels are constantly affected by blood flow or vascular components; thus, their mechanosensitivity plays an important role in mediating vascular regulation. Endothelial damage, one of the main causes of hyperglycemic vascular complications, has been extensively studied.

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Aim: To investigate the effects of adenosine kinase (ADK), a key enzyme in determining intracellular adenosine levels, on β cells, and their underlying mechanism.

Methods: Genetic animal models and transgenic immortalized cells were applied to study the effect of ADK on islet beta-cell proliferation and function. The beta-cell mass and response to glucose were measured in vivo using mice with beta-cell-specific ADK overexpression, and in vitro using ADK-overexpressed immortalized beta-cell.

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Stem cell-based therapies exhibit considerable promise in the treatment of diabetes and its complications. Extensive research has been dedicated to elucidate the characteristics and potential applications of adipose-derived stromal/stem cells (ASCs). Three-dimensional (3D) culture, characterized by rapid advancements, holds promise for efficacious treatment of diabetes and its complications.

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