Search Results - Xinyue Zhang

The use of the term "kidneys" to refer to the male scrotum (testicles) has a long historical origin. To differentiate it from the internal kidneys, the term "external kidneys" emerged. As a fixed anatomical term, its earliest appearance was no later than the mid-Tang Dynasty, pos...

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To address the difficulty of detecting moldy walnuts and the problem of low detection efficiency, a non-destructive method based on fused features of X-ray and visual images was proposed to accurately distinguish four grades of moldy walnuts: moldy both internally and externally, moldy internally an...

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Medical image segmentation, a critical task in medical image analysis, aims to precisely delineate regions of interest (ROIs) such as organs, lesions, and cells, and is crucial for applications including computer-aided diagnosis, surgical planning, radiation therapy, and pathological analysis. While...

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Abstract BackgroundThe rapid integration of information technology into daily life has exacerbated the digital divide (DD), particularly among older adults, who often face barriers to technology adoption. Although prior research has linked technology use to cognitive benefits,...

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BackgroundAlzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) significant global public health challenges, leading to severe disability in patients and placing a heavy burden on caregivers. However, epidemiological studies focusing on ADRD in specific regions remain limited. This study aims to comprehe...

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Paganini-Miozzo syndrome (MRXSPM) is a globally rare disease caused by hemizygous mutations in the HS6ST2 gene on chromosome Xq26. This study presents the first case of MRXSPM in China, meanwhile the fourth case worldwide. The proband was admitted to the hospital due to developmental delay. Whole ex...

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ABSTRACT Progressively higher atmospheric nitrogen (N) deposition increasingly affects soil ecosystems' elemental cycling and stability. Biochar (BC) amendment has emerged as a possible means of preserving soil system stability. Nevertheless, the pattern of soil–microbial nutrient cycling and s...

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Cold-eating rabbit was a representative traditional delicacy in Zigong. To explore the composition and differences of the characteristic flavors of cold-eating rabbits from different markets, headspace solid phase microextraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC-MS) technology and se...

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<i>Salmonella enterica</i> serovar Typhimurium (<i>S.</i> Typhimurium) is an intracellular pathogen that survives and replicates within host cells. Macrophages, key immune cells in infection defense, play a vital role in pathogen clearance through polarization (M1/M2) and NLR...

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Ethylene response factors 2 (ERF2) are essential for plant growth, fruit ripening, metabolism, and resistance to stress. In this study, the expression levels of the genes for MdERF2 implicated in the biosynthesis, composition and ultrastructure of fruit cuticular wax in apple (Malus domestica) were...

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Agomelatine (AGO) is an antidepressant with limited clinical application due to its low bioavailability caused by poor water solubility, severe hepatic degradation, and poor intracerebral distribution. Nanotechnology-based strategies constitute a powerful tool by utilizing drug solubility and target...

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Abstract Background Lung cancer, one of the most prevalent and deadly malignant tumors, is increasingly common globally in terms of both morbidity and mortality rates. Unlike pyroptosis and necroptosis, cuproptosis is a non-apoptotic programmed cell death process. Studies have demonstrated that cupr...

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In enzymatic reaction glucose detection chips, the enzyme can easily dislodge from the electrode, which harms both the chip and test stability. Additionally, enzyme activity significantly decreases at low temperatures. Consequently, immobilizing the enzyme at the appropriate substrate and ambient te...

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Background: Transposons carrying tet(M) in Gram-positive bacteria have been reported extensively, while there is a paucity of data on the transmission characteristics of tet(M) in Gram-negative bacteria. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the genetic characteristics of the tet(M)-be...

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BackgroundAcupuncture is effective for migraine treatment with minimal side effects. Neuroimaging techniques have been extensively used to explore the central mechanisms of acupuncture for migraine. This review aims to summarize neuroimaging study of acupuncture for migraine, providing a valuable re...

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The objective of this study is to investigate the degradation characteristics of oat grass in the rumen of Mindong goats and changes in microbial community attached to the grass surface. Four healthy male goats, aged 14 months, with permanent rumen fistula, in eastern Fujian, were selected as experi...

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ABSTRACT To fulfil food and nutritional demand for nine billion people by the mid‐21st century, global food production must increase by 60% regardless of challenges such as environmental pollution, water scarcity and land degradation. Climate change exacerbates the frequency and intensity of biotic...

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Introduction Primary dysmenorrhoea (PD) is the most common gynaecological condition among young women and is associated with significant socioeconomic repercussions. It is unclear which works best for pain relief when pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions are compared. This systemati...

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Background: White matter (WM) microstructural deterioration is associated with a higher total cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) burden, as assessed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) markers, and with more pronounced cognitive decline in CSVD patients. However, the relationships among CSVD burde...

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