Publications by authors named "Zhi-Song Zhan"
Unraveling colorectal cancer prevention: The vitamin D - gut flora - immune system nexus.
World J Gastrointest Oncol
June 2024
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in the world. Although environmental and genetic factors play a major role in the pathogenesis of CRC, extensive research has suggested that vitamin D may play a pivotal role in the development of CRC. Vitamin D, primarily obtained through sunlight exposure, dietary sources, and supplements, has long been recognized for its essential functions in maintaining health, including immune regulation.
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- - The study investigates urinary tract infections (UTIs), focusing on their prevalence and the distribution of bacterial pathogens based on season, gender, and age in a sample from Fuding Hospital, China.
- - Findings indicate that UTIs have seasonal variations, with certain bacteria more common in spring and autumn, and that female patients generally have a higher incidence of infections.
- - The research also reveals that specific bacterial types show different prevalence patterns related to gender and age, suggesting the need for targeted strategies in diagnosis and prevention to improve healthcare outcomes.
Aimed to explore the relationships between infection localization, bacterial species, and procalcitonin (PCT) and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in urinary tract infections (UTIs). A retrospective study included 314 UTI hospitalized patients divided into two groups (268 with lower UTI, 46 with upper UTI) in a tertiary care hospital. PCT and CRP were performed.
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