Publications by authors named "Ze-Xuan Wu"
Objective: To explore clinical efficacy of unilateral and bilateral nail-rod system fixation in single-level intervertebral fusion fixation of lumbar disc herniation (LDH) and instability with unilateral dual-channel spinal endoscopy.
Methods: The clinical data of 63 patients with LDH complicated with instability treated by unilateral double-channel spinal endoscopy from March 2021 to June 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. According to intraoperative fixation methods, the patients were divided into two groups, included unilateral nail rod system fixation group(unilateral group) and bilateral nail rod system fixation group(bilateral group).
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- The text discusses the impact of intracellular coccidian protozoans on animals and humans, highlighting that Sarcocystosis in sheep can lead to severe health issues and economic losses in livestock.
- A study was conducted to check for the prevalence of these protozoans in sheep from Shanxi Province, China, involving the examination of 582 sheep muscle samples.
- Results revealed that 33.85% of the samples tested positive for the protozoans, with genetic sequencing confirming their identity and marking the first documentation of their prevalence in this region, contributing valuable data for controlling sheep sarcocystosis.
Background: Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular opportunistic pathogenic protozoan that poses serious threats, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. In the absence of a robust prophylactic measure, the mitigation and management of toxoplasmosis present formidable challenges to public health. We recently found that GRA72 plays an important role in parasitophorous vacuole (PV) morphology, growth and virulence of T.
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- * A study conducted in Shanxi Province, North China, examined 761 cattle fecal samples for this genus using a specific molecular technique, finding a prevalence of 2.1% without any identified risk factors related to region, age, sex, or breed.
- * The molecular analysis showed that the cattle isolates were genetically distant from the human pathogen, suggesting the need for further research on this genus in humans, other animals, and different locations in Shanxi to understand potential health impacts better.
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- A study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of a flagellated protozoan in donkeys in Shanxi Province, North China, finding a 16.81% infection rate among 815 fecal samples.
- The research identified three assemblages of the protozoan, with Assemblage B being the most common, and revealed three distinct multilocus genotypes (MLGs).
- This study is significant as it provides the first evidence of this protozoan's presence in donkeys in Shanxi Province and contributes valuable data for developing control strategies against this infection in the region.
To study the accuracy of non-invasive chromosomal screening (NICS) results, in normal chromosomes and chromosomal rearrangement groups and to investigate whether using trophoblast cell biopsy along with NICS, to choose embryos for transfer can improve the clinical outcomes of assisted pregnancy. We retrospectively analyzed 101 couples who underwent preimplantation genetic testing at our center from January 2019 to June 2021 and collected 492 blastocysts for trophocyte (TE) biopsy. D3-5 blastocyst culture fluid and blastocyst cavity fluid were collected for the NICS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To investigate the clinical application of two elastic pedicle internal fixation systems in single-segment lumbar disc herniation fenestration.
Methods: A retrospective analysis of 64 patients with lumbar intervertebral disc herniation treated by surgery from June 2019 to March 2021. According to the different elastic fixation systems placed during the operation, the patients were divided into ordinary pedicle screw elastic rod link group (elastic rod group) and a special elastic pedicle screw rigid rod fixed connection group (elastic screw group).
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- - The study focuses on the Nitrate transporter 2 (NRT2) gene family, crucial for nitrogen uptake and stress resistance, identifying 31 genes in 'Zhongshuang11' and 19 in 'Darmor-'
- - Genes were categorized into three groups based on phylogenetic analysis, revealing expansions due to allopolyploidization and smaller duplication events, with a conserved regulatory structure across groups
- - RNA-seq and RT-qPCR findings highlighted diverse expression patterns in Group I under low nitrogen stress while Groups II and III exhibited more conserved expression, providing insights for future research.
The optimal assisted reproductive treatment strategy for infertile women with unilateral tubal obstruction remains uncertain. To investigate the role of intrauterine insemination (IUI) in the treatment of infertile women with unilateral tubal occlusion, the data of 148 couples were retrospectively collected and analyzed. Seventy-eight infertile women with unilateral occlusion diagnosed by hysterosalpingography (HSG) were categorized as the study group and 70 others with unexplained infertility as the control group.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRecent studies suggested that gut microbiota was involved in the development of coronary artery disease. However, the changes of gut microbiota following acute myocardial infarction (AMI) remain unknown. In this study, a total of 66 male Wistar rats were randomly divided into control, AMI and SHAM groups.
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