Publications by authors named "Zhuo Meng"

Objectives: This study examined the mediating role of social support between distal minority stressors, psychological states, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among men who have sex with men (MSM) living with HIV in the United States. We also investigated the role of social support in the relationship between resilient coping and mental HRQoL.

Method: A prospective cohort of 263 MSM living with HIV consisted of 25.

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This study introduced a hydrogel dressing, termed SODex-gel, which was constructed by establishing Schiff base and hydrogen bonds with the precursors of oxidized dextran (ODex) and succinic dihydrazide (SD)-modified sodium alginate (SD--SA). Through comprehensive and studies, the adhesive properties, self-healing capabilities, hemostatic potential, and wound healing efficacy of the SODex-gel dressing were meticulously evaluated. The H NMR, FTIR, and TGA analyses confirmed the fabrication of the SODex-gel dressing and its constituent elements.

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Antioxidant play a crucial role in the prevention and treatment of diseases associated with oxidative stress. Curcumin (CUR), as a natural antioxidant, exhibits numerous therapeutic properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antitumor activities. However, its limited bioavailability and poor water solubility hinder its application as an effective antioxidant.

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  • * Characterization of PA-ZVI indicates an increased surface availability of iron (Fe(0) and Fe(II)), promoting efficient electron transfer and significantly improving chromium reduction performance, with reaction rates and adsorption capacity far exceeding those of regular ZVI.
  • * Theoretical calculations reveal that PA aids in better adsorption of Cr(VI) on ZVI, resulting in a 100% conversion rate and effective performance across varying pH levels and ion conditions
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  • The study explores the role of Manic Fringe (MFNG) in heart valve development, specifically its involvement in the endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EndMT) process, which is crucial for forming heart valves.
  • Researchers found that MFNG promotes EndMT by enhancing the Notch signaling pathway, and its loss leads to abnormal heart and valve development in zebrafish models.
  • A mutation in the MFNG gene was identified in patients with congenital heart defects, confirming that MFNG is vital in the development of heart valve malformations and may serve as a target for future diagnosis and treatments.
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Background/objectives: Studies have shown that consistent reductions of 2 mm Hg in systolic blood pressure (SBP) for the general normotensive population can result in significant decreases in mortality from heart disease and stroke. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to determine the optimal dose and duration of treatment for magnesium and potassium supplementation, having previously discovered that both reduce SBP by -2.79 and -2.

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Background: In previous observational studies and meta-analyses, childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is found to have a significant association with screen time. However, the causal associations between them remain unclear.

Method: This study performed a bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to confirm the causality between screen time and childhood ADHD.

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Background: Cognitive decline among people living with HIV (PLWH) is growing concern as world populations become increasing older including higher proportions of PLWH. It is vitally important to understand psychosocial predictors of age-related cognitive decline men who have sex with men (MSM) living with HIV.

Objectives: The current study seeks to examine psychosocial risk factors the contribute to the risk of age-related cognitive impairment as measured by Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Aging, and Incidence of Dementia (CAIDE) score in a racially diverse sample of MSM living with HIV.

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Background: Traditional lymph node stage (N stage) has limitations in advanced gastric remnant cancer (GRC) patients; therefore, establishing a new predictive stage is necessary.

Aim: To explore the predictive value of positive lymph node ratio (LNR) according to clinicopathological characteristics and prognosis of locally advanced GRC.

Methods: Seventy-four patients who underwent radical gastrectomy and lymphadenectomy for locally advanced GRC were retrospectively reviewed.

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Objectives: This study aims to establish the effects of ACEs on multimorbidity through sleep quality and investigate whether lifestyle factors (e.g., eating habits and exercise) may influence this relationship among middle-aged and older adults.

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Intracranial medulloepithelioma is a very rare and highly malignant tumor that is typically diagnosed in childhood and has an inferior prognosis. In the current report, we described a case of fetal intracranial medulloepithelioma that was detected during the third trimester by prenatal ultrasonography, which displayed homogenous echogenicity with well-circumscribed margins and abundant blood flow. On magnetic resonance imaging, it was hyperintense on both T1- and T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging.

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Meta-analysis is a widely used tool for synthesizing results from multiple studies. The collected studies are deemed heterogeneous when they do not share a common underlying effect size; thus, the factors attributable to the heterogeneity need to be carefully considered. A critical problem in meta-analyses and systematic reviews is that outlying studies are frequently included, which can lead to invalid conclusions and affect the robustness of decision-making.

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The mixing quality of polymer melts in the mixing section of a single-screw extruder and an injection molding machine has considerable effects on the properties of the molded products. Therefore, the study of the flow field of polymer melts in the mixing section is of great importance. The lattice Boltzmann method (LBM) exhibits unique advantages in simulating non-Newtonian fluids.

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Effective control of heat transfer is vital for energy saving and carbon emission reduction. In contrast to achievements in electrical conduction, active control of heat transfer is much more challenging. Ferroelectrics are promising candidates for thermal switching as a result of their tunable domain structures.

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Verticillium wilt is one of the most crucial diseases caused by that threatens the cotton industry. Statistical results showed that the return of cotton plants infected with to the field might be an essential cause of the continuous aggravation of cotton Verticillium wilt. The correlation among the cotton plants infected with returning to the field, the occurrence of Verticillium wilt, and the number of microsclerotia in rhizosphere soil need further investigation.

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Hypertension is the leading preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality worldwide. However, studies have shown increased risk of mortality from heart disease and stroke even within the normal blood pressure (BP) range, starting at BPs above 110-115/70-75 mm Hg. Nutraceuticals, such as vitamins and minerals, have been studied extensively for their efficacy in lowering BP and may be of benefit to the general, normotensive population in achieving optimal BP.

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This study aims to analyze the potential biomarkers using bioinformatics technology, explore the pathogenesis, and investigate potential Chinese herbal ingredients for the Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), which could provide theoretical basis for early diagnosis and effective treatment of ccRCC. The gene expression datasets GSE6344 and GSE53757 were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus database to screen differentially expressed genes (DEGs) involved in ccRCC carcinogenesis and disease progression. Enrichment analyses, protein-protein interaction networks construction, survival analysis and herbal medicines screening were performed with related software and online analysis platforms.

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The study aimed to examine the dose-response associations between night-sleep duration and depression risk in middle-aged and older adults. We searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CNKI, VIP, and the Wanfang data knowledge service platforms from inception to 31 July 2022. Cohort and case-control studies assessing the relationship between night-sleep duration and depression were selected.

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Objective: Studies with statistically significant results are frequently more likely to be published than those with non-significant results. This phenomenon leads to publication bias or small-study effects and can seriously affect the validity of the conclusion from systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Small-study effects typically appear in a specific direction, depending on whether the outcome of interest is beneficial or harmful, but this direction is rarely taken into account in conventional methods.

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Cotton stalks (CS) are a potential agricultural biomass resource. We investigated the use of CS as a feed for Lewis larvae and the resulting frass (larvae dung-sand) as a fertilizer. Based on a three-factor experiment (decomposition inoculant, fermentation duration, and cattle manure ratio), the optimal parameters for the transformation of CS using larvae were determined as 40-50% of cattle manure, the use of VT inoculant and a fermentation duration of 25-30 days.

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Purpose: To evaluate the value of fetal nasal bone hypoplasia and other prenatal risk factors in predicting chromosomal abnormalities.

Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, we collected data on singleton pregnancies diagnosed with fetal nasal bone hypoplasia during second-trimester ultrasound. Fetal karyotyping and chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) were performed, and pregnancy outcomes were assessed.

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With the rapid development of information and communication technology (ICT) and counter-cyclical expansion of foreign direct investment (FDI), most foreign-invested companies in China are highly polluting. Meanwhile, new research shows that the impact of ICT on the environment is uncertain. This study is an effort in dividing ICT into hardware and software, aiming to explore its effects on carbon (CO) emissions from 2003 to 2017 in 31 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities in China and further explore the impacts of its application to foreign-invested enterprises on environmental quality.

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Background: Krukenberg tumor (KT) of gastric origin has a poor prognosis. The present study of KTs are mainly case reports and clinical analysis with few samples. Therefore, it is urgent to explore the clinicopathologic characteristics of KTs through large sample studies.

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