Publications by authors named "Zerui Hu"

As research progresses, the intricate metabolic connections between depression and tryptophan, as well as kynurenine (KYN), have become increasingly evident. In studies investigating the relationship between KYN and depression, the conclusions reached thus far have been inconsistent. Therefore, we propose employing a two-sample mendelian randomization (MR) approach to further elucidate the relationship between KYN and depression.

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  • Remote cerebellar hemorrhage (RCH) is an uncommon but serious complication that can occur in neurosurgery, with this case being the first to associate it with repeated lumbar punctures (LPs).
  • A 49-year-old male patient diagnosed with bacterial meningoencephalitis showed significant improvement after LPs and treatment, but developed RCH on day 31, indicated by MRI findings.
  • This case underscores the importance of monitoring for RCH when performing LPs, emphasizing that clinicians should be aware of potential risks and manage complications effectively.
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Introduction: Schizophrenia is regarded as one of the most severe, disabling, and costly mental illnesses. Hence, early effective prevention and treatment are critical to the prognosis of patients. Amisulpride, a first-line atypical antipsychotic medication that acts as a blocker of the D2 and D3 dopamine receptors, is used in varying doses for the treatment of both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia.

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