Publications by authors named "Yahua Zheng"
The huge amount of leachate generated in landfills causes persistent pollution to soil and groundwater. Landfill cover is vital for reducing leachate generation through reducing rainwater infiltration. Yet, the traditional cover with capillary barrier effects (CCBE) is only applicable in reducing rainwater percolation at its base in arid or semi-arid region.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAdolescents and young adults (AYA) describe the demographic aged between 15-39 years diagnosed with cancer. This group is particularly at risk of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) with a greater severity compared with other ages. Through comparative design, the present study aimed to quantify central lymph node metastasis (CLNM) risk in AYAs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWhole-course nutritional support therapy and indicators in head and neck cancer surgery.
Asia Pac J Clin Nutr
October 2022
Article Synopsis
- - This study examined the impact of continuous nutritional support from a multidisciplinary team on patients undergoing surgery for head and neck cancer, comparing it to traditional nutritional guidance.
- - It involved 99 patients divided into two groups: one receiving continuous support and another only routine guidance, with data collected on weight, nutritional indicators, and the prognostic nutritional index (PNI).
- - Findings showed that the management group had better nutritional outcomes post-surgery compared to the control group, indicating that comprehensive nutritional care improves recovery metrics for HNC surgical patients.
The purpose of this study is to assess the sleep quality, mental health status, and associated factors among medical workers during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. A cross-sectional study was conducted and medical workers in Ningbo, China were recruited. Sleep quality was evaluated by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).
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