Publications by authors named "Ying-Wei Sun"

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  • * Researchers characterized the silibinin-loaded lipid-polymer nanoparticles (LPNs) and found that PR-CR improved the NPs' cellular uptake and absorption in mouse intestinal cells.
  • * Results showed that the PR-CR-containing NPs effectively inhibited the growth and migration of breast cancer cells, indicating potential benefits in traditional Chinese medicine for cancer treatment.
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  • - The study investigates malaria cases in Liaoning Province from 1951 to 2014 to inform better disease control strategies.
  • - It identifies peak years of malaria incidence in 1953, 1962, and 1973, with significant numbers of cases, and notes a drastic decline to less than 1/100,000 from 1977 onward.
  • - The occupation of malaria patients shifted from primarily farmers before 1980 to a mix of workers, farmers, and laborers abroad after 1981, highlighting changing demographics in the affected population.
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  • The study aimed to analyze malaria prevalence trends and characteristics in Liaoning Province from 2008 to 2013 to inform disease control efforts.
  • A total of 202 malaria cases were reported, with a very low average annual incidence of 0.08 per 100,000, and most cases were imported from Africa and Southeast Asia, particularly affecting middle-aged males (31-45 years) and exported laborers.
  • Despite the low incidence rate, there is an increasing trend in cases due to rising numbers of exported laborers, highlighting the need for enhanced epidemic monitoring and health education, especially for returning workers.
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