Publications by authors named "Yue Du"

Background: Intrauterine adhesion (IUA) is a common cause of clinically refractory infertility, and there exists significant heterogeneity in the treatment outcomes among IUA patients with the similar severity after transcervical resection of adhesion(TCRA). The underlying mechanism of different treatment outcomes occur remains elusive, and the precise contribution of various cell subtypes in this process remains uncertain.

Results: Here, we performed single-cell transcriptome sequencing on 10 human endometrial samples to establish a single-cell atlas differences between patients who responded to estrogen therapy and those who did not.

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Electrocatalytic reduction of NO3- is a green and sustainable method that not only helps to treat industrial pollutants in wastewater, but also produces valuable chemicals. However, the slow dynamics of the proton-coupled electron transfer process results in a high barrier and low conversion efficiency. In this work, the Se-deficient FeSe2/Fe3O4 heterojunction was synthesized, which showed excellent electrochemical performance in 0.

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The development of carbon-encapsulated alloy catalysts, through a rational design that integrates highly active Me-N-C sites, is essential for improving the reaction kinetics of both oxygen reduction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reactions (OER). This advancement is pivotal for the progression of efficient rechargeable zinc-air batteries (RZABs). In this study, we investigates a CoNi alloy decorated N-doped carbon nanotube (CoNi-NCNT) electrocatalyst using a dual-ligand strategy.

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  • - This study investigates the severe sepsis symptoms in preterm infants caused by a novel strain of an opportunistic pathogen, using whole-genome sequencing to analyze three isolated strains and data from 534 other strains.
  • - The findings reveal that the isolated strains share identical genetic traits but do not belong to any known sequence types, with specific virulence factors identified that enhance their ability to adhere, evade immune response, and sustain infections.
  • - The research concludes that the identified strain is highly virulent, contributing to serious health issues in preterm infants, and highlights genetic diversity across strains, providing new insights into their relationships and virulence factors.
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China National Health Commission issued an implementation plan for budget performance management in health projects in April 2021, which emphasizes all health projects must be evaluated in advance prior to implementation. The study aims to develop an ex-ante performance evaluation framework for health projects and formulate a self-assessment report template. The study also attempts to gain insights into the ex-ante performance of health projects in China, identify issues and explore the factors that influence the ex-ante performance of health projects and make suggestions about improvement strategies.

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Objectives: This study was designed to compare the clinical data of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) in children with and without an allergic constitution.

Methods: The clinical data of patients hospitalized with VUR due to a urinary tract infection (UTI) between September 1, 2019, and December 31, 2020, were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were divided into two groups: an anallergic constitution group (AC group) and a non-allergic constitution (NAC group), and their UTIs and VUR were compared at baseline and during the follow-up period.

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Background: Neurocognitive impairment is one of the prominent manifestations of major depressive disorder (MDD). Childhood trauma enhances vulnerability to developing MDD and contributes to neurocognitive dysfunctions. However, the distinct impacts of different types of childhood trauma on neurocognitive processes in MDD remain unclear.

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Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause diverse clinical manifestations in multiple organ systems. Child-onset SLE (cSLE) is associated with significantly higher morbidity and mortality than adult-onset SLE. The traditional treatments for SLE (glucocorticoids, antimalarials, conventional and biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs) often have significant adverse effects and may not fully control disease activity.

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  • The study aimed to determine how common overactive bladder (OAB) is among children aged 5-14 in Northeastern China and to explore its allergy-related risk factors.
  • A survey conducted in April 2022 included 1,394 children, focusing on various medical conditions, including OAB and allergies, to analyze the prevalence and contributing factors.
  • Results showed a 10.7% prevalence of OAB, with associated risk factors being allergic asthma, atopic dermatitis, anaphylactic conjunctivitis, and urticaria, suggesting that managing allergies could help prevent and treat OAB.
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Purpose: As the major active ingredient of Polygonatum sibriricum Red., polysaccharide of Polygonati Rhizome (PSP) has been reported to possess various pharmacological activities, especially for the treatment of chronic disorders in the elderly. This study evaluated the effect of PSP on the activities of major cytochrome P450 enzymes (CYP450) isoforms, aiming to provide theoretical reference for its co-prescription with other drugs and prevent the risk of adverse drug-drug interaction.

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  • Changes in structural-functional (SC-FC) coupling are associated with major depressive disorder (MDD), and a new analysis algorithm is promising for psychiatric research.
  • The study analyzed SC-FC coupling in gray matter of 114 MDD patients compared to 131 healthy controls, revealing that MDD patients had lower coupling in some brain regions and higher in others.
  • The results indicate that altered SC-FC coupling could play a role in MDD and is linked to visual memory problems, with specific correlations to illness duration and cognitive testing scores.
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  • The study investigates how micronutrient deficiencies in older adults are linked to sleep disorders, as physical abilities decline with age.
  • Researchers compared blood micronutrient levels between 124 older adults with sleep disorders and 124 matched controls, using a specific blood testing method.
  • Findings reveal that lower levels of vitamin E, folate, and selenium are associated with sleep disorders and resulted in a predictive model that effectively assesses the risk of these disorders in older adults.
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  • Depression is linked to cognitive impairment and increases the risk of developing dementia, but the exact interaction between these factors has not been extensively studied.
  • In a study involving over 64,000 participants, those with either depressive symptoms, cognitive impairment, or both showed higher risks of subsequent dementia compared to those with neither condition.
  • Although having both depression and cognitive impairment posed a greater risk for dementia than having either condition alone, the study found no significant synergistic effects between depression and cognitive impairment on dementia risk.
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Objective: The types and number of day surgeries have significantly increased, but the construction of the whole process nursing service system (WPNSS) for preoperative education, intraoperative cooperation, postoperative knowledge, and follow-up for day surgery patients is still in the exploratory stage. The aim of this study is to establish the WPNSS for day surgery patients using the Kano model and to preliminarily assess its efficacy.

Methods: WPNSS for day surgery was devised leveraging Internet hospital information systems and patient mobile terminals (WeChat), guided by the World Health Organization's conceptual framework for scaling-up strategies.

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Background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is associated with deficits in cognitive function, thought to be related to underlying decreased hedonic experiences. Further research is needed to fully elucidate the role of functional brain activity in this relationship. In this study, we investigated the neurofunctional correlate of the interplay between cognitive function and hedonic experiences in medication-free MDD using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS).

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  • This study aimed to develop and validate a dual-energy computed tomography-based radiomics model to differentiate between patients with gout flares and those without, addressing a current research gap.
  • It involved analyzing data from 200 patients, including 150 with past gout flares, to extract and evaluate specific radiomic features related to tophi in the foot joints, utilizing advanced statistical methods for model development.
  • The comprehensive model, which combined optimal radiomic features and key clinical factors like disease duration and hypertension, showed strong predictive performance, outperforming individual models in clinical relevance and accuracy.
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Background: Unhealthy lifestyles, which include unhealthy diet and unhealthy sleep duration, have been widely recognized as modifiable risk factors for depressive symptoms. This study aims to explore the associations between dietary quality, sleep duration, and depression symptoms, as well as their combined effects.

Methods: The NHANES 2007 to 2014 cycles provided the data for this study, in which 19,134 adults aged 20 years and older were included.

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Background: OASL (Oligoadenylate Synthetase-Like), an interferon-induced protein in the OAS family, plays a significant role in anti-viral response. Studies have demonstrated its association with prognosis of certain tumors. However, the mechanism through which OASL affects tumors is unclear.

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Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most prevalent pregnancy problems, and there is still debate over the relationship between vitamin D and GDM.

Objectives: Our objective is to investigate the correlation between vitamin D and GDM by employing Mendelian randomization (MR) with summary data obtained from genome-wide association studies (GWAS).

Methods: Data on exposures and outcomes, namely vitamin D, vitamin D insufficiency, and GDM, were acquired from the IEU OpenGWAS Project.

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Background: In recent years, the development of global public health has become a matter of great concern and importance for governments worldwide. China, as the largest developing country, plays a crucial role in shaping the development of the public health and its ability to respond to sudden public health emergencies through the fairness of its human resource allocation in center for disease control and prevention (CDC).

Objective: This study aims to analyze the situation of health human resource allocation in the China Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDCs), assess the fairness of the allocation, and provide reference for the rational allocation of human resources.

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Aflatoxin B (AFB) is a potent carcinogen, and is among the most hazardous mycotoxins in agricultural products. Therefore, the development of sensitive and convenient detection methods for AFB is significant for food safety against mycotoxins. Herein, a bioluminescent enzyme immunoassay (BLEIA) was developed for ultrasensitive detection of AFB, based on the novel Fc-specific antibody-nanoluciferase (Ab-Nluc) conjugates which were fabricated using an IgG-binding protein-assisted photo-conjugation strategy.

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  • Higher levels of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) like octanoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are linked to a reduced risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
  • The study examined data from a cohort of elderly individuals, using regression analysis to compare those with MCI to matched controls, revealing significant associations between fatty acid levels and MCI risk.
  • Mitochondrial factors such as β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) copy number play mediating roles in these associations, suggesting they influence how MCFAs and DHA impact cognitive health.
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In recent years, the number of premature births worldwide has been increasing, and their long-term prognoses, particularly the cardiovascular outcomes of preterm individuals in adulthood, have become a growing concern. Adults who were born prematurely are at a higher risk for cardiovascular diseases, which may be related to changes in cardiovascular structure, renal structure alterations, changes in body composition, and overactivation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. To improve the outcomes for preterm individuals, long-term follow-up monitoring and effective prevention and treatment measures are necessary.

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The current research on ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients has been mostly limited to Door-to-Balloon (D-to-B) time. This study aimed to compare the effects of different hospital admission modes to on the time metrics of patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI). It also examined the effects of these modes on in-hospital mortality and other influencing factors.

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