Publications by authors named "Xiao Hou"
Interspecific hybridization serves as a crucial strategy for innovating sugarcane germplasms. Currently, nearly all modern sugarcane varieties that incorporate genetic material are derived from . The number of chromosomes in ranges from 40 to 128, contributing significantly to the diversity of its genetic resources.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: As the global population ages, obesity among older adults has become an increasing public health concern. Lifestyle factors, including physical activity (PA) and sleep, play a critical role in obesity prevention. These behaviors occur within a 24-hour cycle, yet research on the impact of different PA patterns, trouble sleeping, and their combination on obesity in older adults remains limited.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: This study aims to explore the relationship among household air pollution, physical activity (PA), and the risk of frailty among middle-aged and older adults.
Design: Prospective cohort study.
Setting And Participants: A total of 10,561 participants from the 2011-2020 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) were included.
Objectives: This study aimed to explore the independent and joint associations of daily sitting time and leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) with sarcopenia among older adults.
Methods: The participants were 847 community-dwelling adults aged 60 or older from Beijing and Shanghai, China. Sarcopenia was diagnosed based on the criteria established by the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (2019).
Development of an interpretable model for foot soft tissue stiffness based on gait plantar pressure analysis.
Front Bioeng Biotechnol
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates how plantar soft tissue properties influence foot biomechanics during movement, focusing on the relationship between plantar pressure features and soft tissue stiffness to inform insole design.
- Thirty healthy young males participated, with data collected on plantar pressure while walking, and foot soft tissue stiffness measured using a specialized meter. A neural network model was developed to analyze the predictions of soft tissue stiffness based on this pressure data.
- Results showed the predicted stiffness values were mostly accurate, with certain areas of the foot (like the midfoot and medial heel) significantly contributing to stiffness prediction, highlighting their importance for future insole design and stability measurements.
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of school environmental factors in promoting adolescents' physical activity.
Methods: A systematic search of five databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, EBSCO, and Cochrane Library) was conducted from the earliest available records up to September 2023. Meta-analyses were performed for each school environmental factor, provided that at least two studies reported on the association between that factor and adolescents' physical activity.
Chronic sedentary behavior can have a negative impact on the executive function (EF) of young people. While physical activity (PA) has been shown to improve this phenomenon, the effects of different types of PA on EF vary. In this study, we compared the effects of moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) (60-70% HRmax, 30 min), body weight training (BWT) (2 sets tabata, 20 min), and mind-body exercise (MBE) (2 sets Yang style shadowboxing, 20 min) on EF in 59 sedentary youth (n = 59, age = 20.
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- - This study examines how plasma exosomal miRNAs, especially miR-21, are linked to the risk of bone nonunion following surgery for clavicle fractures, aiming to improve patient outcomes.
- - Involving 763 patients, researchers found that 720 achieved bone union while 43 experienced nonunion, with the latter group showing notably higher levels of miR-21 in their plasma.
- - The analysis indicated a strong correlation between high miR-21 levels and the likelihood of nonunion, suggesting miR-21 could potentially serve as a useful biomarker for predicting surgical outcomes in orthopedic care.
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- * A study in Gansu Province, China, identified 23.8% of E. coli strains in dairy farm waste as resistant to these antibiotics, revealing a variety of ARGs across multiple classes through whole-genome sequencing.
- * The presence of significant virulence factors in resistant E. coli poses a threat to human and animal health, highlighting the need for ongoing surveillance of dairy farm environments to address this issue.
Background: Cupping therapy has been indicated effective in reducing muscle fatigue after 24 h based on the spectral analyses of surface electromyography (sEMG). However, there is no sufficient evidence showing changes of sEMG nonlinear indexes at more time points after cupping therapy. Furthermore, it is unclear whether the intervention timings of cupping therapy affect the recovery from muscle fatigue.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the synergistic impact of time-restricted feeding (TRF) combined with resistance training (RT) (TRF + RT) on body composition and metabolic health in adults, contrasting it with habitual eating patterns (CON) and RT (CON + RT).
Methods: Adhering to PRISMA guidelines, five databases were searched up to 28 April 2024. Randomized controlled trials or crossover trials assessing the effects of TRF + RT for at least 4 weeks in adults were selected.
Thermal conduction for electronic devices has attracted extensive attention in light of the development of 5G communication. Thermally conductive materials with high thermal conductivity and extensive mechanical flexibility are extremely desirable in practical applications. However, the construction of efficient interconnected conductive pathways and continuous conductive networks is inadequate for either processing or actual usage in existing technologies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAtherosclerosis is the primary cause of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes. However, current medical practice lacks non-invasive, reliable approaches for both imaging atherosclerotic plaques and delivering therapeutic agents directly therein. Here, a biocompatible and biodegradable pH-responsive nanoscale coordination polymers (NCPs) based theranostic system is reported for managing atherosclerosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe aimed to assess the effect of exercise training on heart rate variability (HRV) in hypertensive patients and to provide practical recommendations. We systematically searched seven databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing the efficacy of exercise interventions vs. non-exercise control for HRV in adults with hypertension.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Exergames are an innovative method that can promote neuroplasticity and improve the cognitive abilities of the elderly. This study aimed to compare the effects of single-task and multi-task exergames on the cognitive ability of the elderly with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
Methods: Computerized literature search was performed using PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCO, Elsevier, ProQuest, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang and VIP database to identify relevant articles from the establishment of the database from inception to April 1, 2024.
Polymer films are ideal dielectric materials for energy storage capacitors due to their light weight and flexibility, but lower energy density and poor heat resistance greatly limit their application in high-temperature energy storage. Unlike the traditional method of solely adding wide-bandgap inorganic fillers to enhance energy density, in this study we constructed trap-rich hybrid covalently cross-linked networks in polyetherimide (PEI) reactive polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS)-functionalized boron nitride nanosheets (BNNS@POSS), which not only serve as interfacial layers for dielectric transitions and insulating barriers but also create deeper traps and higher energy barriers in the region of cross-linked chains. This strategy based on the co-modulation of interfaces and traps achieved the compatibility of high polarization and high breakdown strength and improved energy storage performance.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: As a therapeutic tool, kinesiology taping (KT) has become increasingly popular for musculoskeletal injuries utilized by physiotherapists. KT has been found to have effects on facilitating muscle strength by generating a concentric pull on the fascia. However, little is known about KT in the improvement of dynamic and static balance.
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- The study explores part-set cuing effects in spatial memory, an area where such effects are uncommon, challenging existing theories based on lexical stimuli.
- Two types of memory scenes were created, differing in interitem associations, to examine how part-set cues impact tasks like free recall and recognition.
- Results showed that matrix cues hindered performance in high-association scenes but not in low-association ones, while scene cues always enhanced reconstruction, supporting theories about retrieval strategy and the importance of interitem associations in spatial memory.
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- This study investigates the impact of exercise on balance for stroke patients, aiming to find effective exercise prescriptions to enhance their balance function.
- A thorough search of multiple databases revealed that 29 studies met the criteria, showing significant improvements in balance as measured by the Berg balance scale (BBS) and timed up and go test (TUG) due to exercise.
- The findings suggest that aerobic exercise is particularly effective, with recommendations for stroke patients to engage in at least 8 weeks of exercise, 3 times a week, for over 60 minutes per session, totaling 180 minutes per week for optimal balance improvement.
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- A systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the effect of exercise on cognitive function in stroke patients, aiming to clarify conflicting research findings.
- The analysis included 25 studies, revealing a significant improvement in cognitive function with exercise, particularly in memory, when conducted at least three times a week for 30-60 minutes.
- The study concluded that stroke patients should engage in aerobic exercise within 12 months of their stroke for at least 12 weeks to maximize cognitive benefits.
Vehicles operating in space need to withstand extreme thermal and electromagnetic environments in light of the burgeoning of space science and technology. It is imperatively desired to high insulation materials with lightweight and extensive mechanical properties. Herein, a boron-silica-tantalum ternary hybrid phenolic aerogel (BSiTa-PA) with exceptional thermal stability, extensive mechanical strength, low thermal conductivity (49.
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- A meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the impact of exercise on various aspects of wellness in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS), including balance, walking ability, fatigue, and overall quality of life.
- The analysis included data from 40 studies and demonstrated that exercise resulted in significant improvements in balance (measured by BBS), walking endurance (assessed by 6MWT), fatigue levels, and quality of life metrics in MS patients.
- Different types of exercises, especially resistance training and aerobic activities, were found to be effective, with resistance training showing the greatest positive effect on fatigue, suggesting that younger individuals with MS may experience more substantial benefits from exercising.
Introduction: Adverse life events constitute primary risk factors for major depressive disorder (MDD), influencing brain function and structure. Adolescents, with their brains undergoing continuous development, are particularly susceptible to enduring impacts of adverse events.
Methods: We investigated differences and correlations among childhood trauma, negative life events, and alterations of brain function in adolescents with first-episode MDD.
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- A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to explore the impact of exercise on flow-mediated dilation (FMD) in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), revealing that exercise significantly improves FMD.
- The analysis included 13 studies, indicating that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) was the most effective type of exercise, alongside recommendations for frequency and duration of workouts.
- The results suggest that T2DM patients should aim for more than 3 exercise sessions per week, with each session lasting less than 60 minutes, and a goal of 180 minutes of exercise per week for optimal benefits.