Search Results - Lin Xu

Background: Environmental and lifestyle factors may influence hyperthyroidism prevalence. This research sought to explore the association between noise exposure and the risk of hyperthyroidism. Methods: This retrospective case–control study was conducted in two hospitals in China between January 202...

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Cholesteric liquid crystals exhibit the characteristics of photonic crystals with a photonic bandgap. A defect-mode cholesteric liquid crystal module was assembled in this study, and laser dye and gold nanoparticles are mixed into this module. With the help of localized surface plasmon effect induce...

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Hypertension and blood pressure variability (BPV) are major risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Single-channel photoplethysmography (PPG) has emerged as a promising daily blood pressure (BP) monitoring tool. However, estimating BP trends presents challenges due to complex temporal depende...

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In this paper, an automatic phase-shifting interferometer has been developed using a homemade liquid-crystal phase shifter, which demonstrates a low-cost, fully automated technical solution for measuring the phase information of optical waves in devices. Conventional phase-shifting interferometers u...

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The NutriLight system presents a novel dietary approach designed to enhance health communication, promote sustainable eating habits, and address limitations in existing dietary patterns. Using a traffic light scoring system, it simplifies dietary recommendations, making them more accessible and adap...

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In this study, we propose a rehabilitation training system that incorporates active and passive rehabilitation modes to enhance the convenience, efficacy, and safety of rehabilitation training for patients with upper limb hemiplegia. This system facilitates elbow flexion and extension as well as wri...

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<i>Pinus elliottii</i>, a key economic conifer in southern China, requires efficient propagation methods to meet demand for elite germplasm in resin and timber production. While somatic embryogenesis-based plant regeneration has been successfully achieved in <i>Pinus elliottii</...

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Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a chronic and progressive lung disease, characterized by excessive deposition of fibrotic connective tissue within the lungs. Advances in transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics have enhanced our understanding of PF’s pathogenesis. Recent studies have indicates that...

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Instability at transient frequency caused by faults in complex power systems is one of the greatest threats to operational safety. By analyzing the frequency response of power system in real-time and adopting control strategies promptly, power system accidents can be efficiently prevented. While exi...

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<h4>Purpose</h4>The potential prognostic value of survivin in resected non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) is variably reported. The objective of this study was to conduct a systematic review of literatures evaluating survivin expression in resected NSCLC as a prognostic indicator.<...

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<h4>Background</h4>The correlation between xeroderma pigmentosum group D (XPD) polymorphisms (Lys751Gln and Asp312Asn) and clinical outcomes of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients, who received platinum-based chemotherapy (Pt-chemotherapy), is still inconclusive. This meta-analys...

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High design freedom is crucial for enhancing personalized manufacturing. Although extensive research has explored the relationship between lattice design, mechanical properties, and bone integration in 3D-printed implants, limited literature exists on their design and application in personalized imp...

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Hydrocortisone is a typical glucocorticoid commonly used in livestock production; however, its overuse can result in hormone residues in milk. Long-term consumption of such milk may lead to a series of health issues. Therefore, the timely and rapid detection of hydrocortisone in milk is crucial for...

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Aberrant glycolysis is a hallmark of tumor and a key oncogenic driver. However, the complex regulatory networks and dynamic signaling interactions governing glycolysis within the tumor microenvironment (TME) remain incompletely understood, posing significant challenges for developing targeted metabo...

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In order to clarify the interactive mechanism between grazing yak and alpine meadow on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, our study assessed seed density (by species) in the topsoil of alpine meadow with different grazing intensities in the Tianzhu area, north-eastern margins of the Qinghai-Tibetan Platea...

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Several studies have revealed that MFG-E8 (milk fat globule–epidermal growth factor 8) is related to tumour development and progression. However, the relationship between MFG-E8 expression and metastasis in colorectal cancer patients and the role of MFG-E8 in colorectal cancer invasion and progressi...

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Constructing single-atom active sites for high catalytic performance remains a significant challenge due to their easy migration and agglomeration. In this study, we constructed a noble-metal-free catalyst (Fe@NPDSBPC) derived from three precursors with strong N,N or S,S-bidentate chelating abilitie...

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Liquid biopsy has emerged as a valuable clinical tool due to its non-invasive nature and real-time molecular profiling capabilities. Transfer RNA-derived small RNAs (tsRNAs) are a group of small non-coding RNAs generated from mature tRNAs or tRNA precursors. Recently, increasing studies have reporte...

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This study is to measure the diagnostic examination quality of magnetic resonance spectroscopy in differentiating high-grade gliomas from metastases. PubMed, Embase, and Chinese Biomedical databases were systematically searched for relevant studies published through 10 July 2016. Based on the data f...

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Bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum is considered one of the most important diseases that cause economic losses to tomato. Currently, eco-friendly biocontrol agents have been increasingly considered as effective approaches to control tomato bacterial wilt. However, the specific mechanism...

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