Publications by authors named "Xuefan Yang"

Lactate, once considered merely a byproduct of glycolysis, is now increasingly recognized as a multifunctional signaling molecule with roles beyond energy metabolism. It functions as an enzyme cofactor and binds to specific receptors to modulate cellular functions. In the skin, lactate is produced by various cell types.

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Background: Mobile phones are widely used in clinical settings and could be colonized by potential pathogenic bacteria which may lead to hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) transmission. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of bacterial contamination of healthcare workers' (HCWs) mobile phones, identify bacterial isolates, and assess the factors associated with mobile phone contamination.

Methods: Self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the information on the demographic characteristics and the use of mobile phones.

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Background: Alterations in the brain cortical structures of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have been reported; however, the cause has not been determined yet. Herein, we used Mendelian randomization (MR) to reveal the causal effect of kidney damage on brain cortical structure.

Methods: Genome-wide association studies summary data of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in 480,698 participants from the CKDGen Consortium were used to identify genetically predicted eGFR.

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Background: Cystoscopy plays an important role in bladder cancer (BCa) diagnosis and treatment, but its sensitivity needs improvement. Artificial intelligence has shown promise in endoscopy, but few cystoscopic applications have been reported. We report a Cystoscopy Artificial Intelligence Diagnostic System (CAIDS) for BCa diagnosis.

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