Spatio-temporal characteristics and influencing factors of water quality in Xiangxi Bay under the operation of the three gorges reservoir.

As the largest hydropower project in the world, the Three Gorges Reservoir (TGR) exerts significant backwater effects, leading to various water quality issues. The Xiangxi River, the largest tributary near the dam, has experienced algal bloom phenomena for several years. However, the characteristics and influencing factors of water quality during different operational periods of the reservoir remain unclear.

Differences in people living with HIV (PLWH) population aged over 50 years old receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART).

To explore differences among the elderly people (aged over 50 years old) living with HIV (PLWH) who are receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART), we collected and analyzed data using cross-sectional research methods. Among 520 elderly PLWH on ART, those over 60 years old, compared to those aged 50-60, had lower levels of education, more retirees in occupation distribution, a lower rate of active consultation, a higher proportion of heterosexual transmission, and more complications. Additionally, this study demonstrated a greater incidence of severe disease symptoms and a higher rate of ART failure.

Evaluation of Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Bi-In-Sn/WO Composites for Efficient Heat Dissipation.

Phase change materials (PCMs) offer promising solutions for efficient thermal management in electronic devices, energy storage systems, and renewable energy applications due to their capacity to store and release significant thermal energy during phase transitions. This study investigates the thermal and physical properties of Bi-In-Sn/WO composites, specifically for their use as phase change thermal interface materials (PCM-TIMs). The Bi-In-Sn/WO composite was synthesized through mechanochemical grinding, which enabled the uniform dispersion of WO particles within the Bi-In-Sn alloy matrix.

Changes in epidemiological and treatment-related characteristics among newly reported HIV/AIDS cases in an urban area in Shanghai, China from 2001 to 2019: A population-based retrospective study.

The HIV/AIDS epidemic has changed significantly over the past 40 years. Changes in AIDS intervention strategies over time and across regions may have influenced epidemiological characteristics and intervention strategies. The aim of the current study was to analyze the changes in multi-year epidemiological characteristics of newly reported HIV/AIDS cases in an urban area (the Fengxian District of Shanghai) from 2001 to 2019 based on the national AIDS comprehensive data information system and Shanghai Statistical Yearbook.

Navigating Turbulent Waves of Emotions: Multi-Level Stress and Coping Among Chinese Men Who Have Sex with Men Living with HIV.

Men who have sex with men (MSM) bear a disproportionate burden of HIV in China and are particularly vulnerable to mental health challenges. This study is phase one of a multi-phase project that aimed to identify unmet needs of MSM living with HIV to inform the development of a multi-level intervention. We interviewed 24 stakeholders through videoconferencing, including 15 MSM living with HIV, five staff from a community-based organization serving gender and sexual minority individuals, and four staff from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Shanghai, China.

Effectiveness of C-Reactive Protein as a Tuberculosis Screening Test Among HIV-Infected Individuals - Shanghai, China, 2021-2023.

What Is Already Known About This Topic?: The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the inclusion of the C-reactive protein (CRP) test in active tuberculosis (ATB) screening algorithms among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals. The performance of the CRP test in African regions has been well-documented.

What Is Added By This Report?: This study analyzed data from a big data platform of Shanghai medical records together with infectious disease surveillance systems.

The combined effects of ultrasound and plasma-activated water on silkworm pupae:Physicochemical properties, microbiological diversity and ultrastructure.

A novel technique was proposed for processing silkworm pupae by combining plasma- activated water (PAW) with ultrasound (US). The microbial diversity and quality characteristics of the silkworm pupae were also evaluated. The results of the microbial diversity analysis indicated that PAW combined with US treatment significantly reduced the relative abundance of Streptococcaceae, Leuconostocaceae, and Acetobacteraceae from 32%, 18% and 16% to 27%, 11% and 11%, respectively.

Emergence of Clone with Reduced Susceptibility to Sitafloxacin in China: An In Vitro and Genomic Study.

Drug-resistant poses an urgent threat to public health. Recently, sitafloxacin, a new-generation fluoroquinolone, has shown high in vitro activity against drug-resistant . However, data on its effectiveness in clinical isolates remains limited.

A real-world pharmacovigilance study of amivantamab-related cardiovascular adverse events based on the FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS) database.

Amivantamab is the first dual-specificity antibody targeting EGFR and MET, which is approved for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations. Cardiovascular toxicities related to amivantamab have not been reported in the CHRYSALIS study. However, the occurrence of cardiovascular events in the real world is unknown.

Practical effect of different teaching modes in teaching gastrointestinal surgery nursing.

Background: With the continuous development and progress of medical technology, the position of surgical nursing in the field of clinical medicine is becoming increasingly prominent. As an important branch of the surgical field, the nursing requirements and difficulty of gastrointestinal surgery are also increasing. In order to improve the teaching quality of nursing care in gastrointestinal surgery, many educators and researchers are actively exploring new teaching methods.

Case Report: A long-term survival case of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with left ventricular infiltration and spinal cord compression.

Background: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma and may occur with lymph node and/or extranodal involvement. However, DLBCL with intracardiac mass is exceedingly rare. In the reported literature, the intracardiac infiltration of DLBCL mostly involves the right ventricle.

Health Service Utilization and Its Associations with Depression and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Transgender Women in Shanghai, China.

Purpose: Given the limited research on health care utilization among transgender women in China, we described the use of primary health care and gender-affirming health care, and the associations between utilization of gender-affirming health care and depression and sexual risk behaviors.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey in 2017 among a purposive sample of transgender women in Shanghai, China (=199). We examined correlates of health care utilization and its association with depression and sexual risk behaviors with Chi-square (), Fisher's exact tests, and analysis of variance.

The impact of anxiety, depression, and social support on the relationship between HIV-related stigma and mental health-related quality of life among Chinese patients: a cross-sectional, moderate-mediation study.

Background/objective: People living with HIV (PLWH) are prone to mental health problems and evidence indicates that HIV-related stigma can negatively impact mental health-related quality of life. This study explored potential mechanisms between HIV-related stigma and mental health-related quality of life, specifically whether anxiety or depression mediates, and whether social support moderates, the relationship.

Method: A total of 1197 Chinese PLWH participated in the study.

Enhancing Mental Health and Medication Adherence Among Men Who Have Sex With Men Recently Diagnosed With HIV With a Dialectical Behavior Therapy-Informed Intervention Incorporating mHealth, Online Skills Training, and Phone Coaching: Development Study Using Human-Centered Design Approach.

Background: Mental health problems are common among men who have sex with men (MSM) living with HIV and may negatively affect medication adherence. Psychosocial interventions designed to address these urgent needs are scarce in China. Incorporating behavioral health theories into intervention development strengthens the effectiveness of these interventions.

Corrigendum: Distinct patterns of fasting plasma glucose and lipid profile levels over time in adults tested positive for HIV on HAART in Shanghai, China, revealed using growth mixture models.

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RIOK3 promotes mTORC1 activation by facilitating SLC7A2-mediated arginine uptake in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a highly aggressive malignancy with a poor prognosis. Reprogramming of amino acid metabolism is one of the characteristics of PDAC, in which arginine metabolism is significantly altered in PDAC cells and is involved in important signaling pathways. Current studies have identified arginine deprivation as a potential strategy for PDAC treatment.

Distinct patterns of fasting plasma glucose and lipid profile levels over time in adults tested positive for HIV on HAART in Shanghai, China, revealed using growth mixture models.

Objectives: This study sought to identify potential change patterns and predictors of fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and lipid levels after initiating highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on 1,572 patients tested positive for HIV who initiated HAART between January 2010 and October 2020 in Shanghai, China. The growth mixture models (GMM) were used for capturing subgroups of FPG trajectories as well as triglyceride (TG) and total cholesterol (TC) dual-trajectories.