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  1. Article ; Online: Association between N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide and clinical outcomes in bedridden patients with stroke: a cross-sectional study.

    Li, Dongxia / Zhou, Mingchao / Zha, Fubing / Long, Jianjun / Wang, Yulong

    BMJ open

    2024  Volume 14, Issue 1, Page(s) e077083

    Abstract: Objectives: Patients with stroke often remain bedridden despite rehabilitation. Serum N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-pro-BNP) levels increase after stroke. Our study aimed to investigate the difference in NT-pro-BNP levels between ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: Patients with stroke often remain bedridden despite rehabilitation. Serum N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-pro-BNP) levels increase after stroke. Our study aimed to investigate the difference in NT-pro-BNP levels between bedridden and non-bedridden patients with stroke and to explore the factors influencing NT-pro-BNP levels in bedridden patients.
    Design: A single-centre, cross-sectional study.
    Setting: This study was conducted in a hospital, Shenzhen, China.
    Participants: Between January 2019 and December 2022, 465 participants were included in this study.
    Outcome measures: The collected data included basic information, laboratory data and echocardiographic parameters. Binary logistic regression analysis and receiver operating characteristic curves were used to identify factors associated with high NT-pro-BNP levels.
    Results: Bedridden patients with stroke had higher levels of NT-pro-BNP, D-dimer, high-sensitivity C reactive protein (hs-CRP) and lower levels of creatinine, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, albumin and haemoglobin, as well as lower left ventricular ejection fraction, fractional shortening and the ratio between the peak velocities of early and late diastolic filling than non-bedridden patients. In bedridden patients, age ≥75 years, high levels of hs-CRP and creatinine, and low levels of albumin were associated with high NT-pro-BNP levels. In non-bedridden patients, age ≥75 years and high creatinine levels were associated with high NT-pro-BNP levels. In bedridden patients with stroke, the area under the curve (AUC) of hs-CRP was 0.700 (p<0.001, 95% CI 0.638 to 0.762) with a cut-off value of 5.12 mg/L. The AUC of albumin was 0.671 (p<0.001, 95% CI 0.606 to 0.736) with a cut-off value of 37.15 g/L.
    Conclusions: NT-pro-BNP levels were higher in bedridden patients with stroke than in non-bedridden patients. Decreased albumin and elevated hs-CRP levels were associated with high levels of NT-pro-BNP in bedridden patients. Further studies are needed to explore the risk stratification and potential treatments for elevated NT-pro-BNP in bedridden patients with stroke.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Aged ; Natriuretic Peptide, Brain ; C-Reactive Protein/metabolism ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Stroke Volume ; Bedridden Persons ; Creatinine ; Ventricular Function, Left ; Peptide Fragments ; Stroke ; Biomarkers
    Chemical Substances Natriuretic Peptide, Brain (114471-18-0) ; C-Reactive Protein (9007-41-4) ; Creatinine (AYI8EX34EU) ; Peptide Fragments ; Biomarkers
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-29
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2599832-8
    ISSN 2044-6055 ; 2044-6055
    ISSN (online) 2044-6055
    ISSN 2044-6055
    DOI 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-077083
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  2. Article ; Online: An ethylene response factor AcERF116 identified from A. catechu is involved in fruitlet abscission.

    Li, Jia / Chen, Yunche / Wang, Linkai / Li, Dongxia / Liu, Liyun / Li, Meng

    Plant science : an international journal of experimental plant biology

    2024  Volume 344, Page(s) 112091

    Abstract: Procedural abscission of outer reproductive organs during flower and fruit development occurs in most plant lineages. Undesired abscission, such as fruitlet shedding causes considerable yield loss in many fruit-producing species. Ethylene is one of the ... ...

    Abstract Procedural abscission of outer reproductive organs during flower and fruit development occurs in most plant lineages. Undesired abscission, such as fruitlet shedding causes considerable yield loss in many fruit-producing species. Ethylene is one of the key factors regulating organ abscission. However, the participants involved in the ethylene-mediated abscission pathway remains largely unidentified. In this study, we focused on the ethylene response transcription factors (ERFs) regulating fruitlet abscission in an industrial tree species, A. catechu. A total of 165 ERF genes have been found in the A. catechu genome and eight of these showed distinct expression between the "about-to-abscise" and "non-abscised" samples. An AcERF116 gene with high expression level in the fruit abscission zone (FAZ) was selected for further study. Overexpression of the AcERF116 gene accelerated cell separation in the abscission zone (AZ) and promoted pedicel abscission in transgenic tomato lines. The PG (ploygalacturonase) activity was enhanced in the FAZs of A. catechu fruitlets during ethylene-induced fruitlet abscission, while the PME (pectin methylesterase) activity was suppressed. In addition, cytosolic alkalization was observed in the AZs during abscission in both tomato and A. catechu. Our results suggest that AcERF116 plays a critical role in the crosstalk of ethylene and fruitlet abscission in A. catechu.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-12
    Publishing country Ireland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 742010-9
    ISSN 1873-2259 ; 0168-9452
    ISSN (online) 1873-2259
    ISSN 0168-9452
    DOI 10.1016/j.plantsci.2024.112091
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  3. Article ; Online: Macrocycle-Based Crystalline Supramolecular Assemblies Built with Intermolecular Charge-Transfer Interactions.

    Wu, Jia-Rui / Wu, Gengxin / Li, Dongxia / Yang, Ying-Wei

    Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English)

    2023  Volume 62, Issue 14, Page(s) e202218142

    Abstract: Synthetic macrocycles have served as principal tools for supramolecular chemistry, have greatly extended the scope of organic charge transfer (CT) complexes, and have proved to be of great practical value in the solid state during the past few years. In ... ...

    Abstract Synthetic macrocycles have served as principal tools for supramolecular chemistry, have greatly extended the scope of organic charge transfer (CT) complexes, and have proved to be of great practical value in the solid state during the past few years. In this Minireview, we summarize the research progress on the macrocycle-based crystalline supramolecular assemblies primarily driven by intermolecular CT interactions (a.k.a. macrocycle-based crystalline CT assemblies, MCCAs for short), which are classified by their donor-acceptor (D-A) constituent elements, including simplex macrocyclic hosts, heterogeneous macrocyclic hosts, and host-guest D-A pairs. Particular attention will be focused on their diverse functions and applications, as well as the underlying CT mechanisms from the perspective of crystal engineering. Finally, the remaining challenges and prospects are outlined.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-06
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2011836-3
    ISSN 1521-3773 ; 1433-7851
    ISSN (online) 1521-3773
    ISSN 1433-7851
    DOI 10.1002/anie.202218142
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  4. Article ; Online: Association Between Falling and Activities of Daily Living Measured by the Longshi Scale in Patients Poststroke: A Cross-sectional Study.

    Li, Dongxia / Zha, Fubing / Wang, Yulong

    Journal of nursing care quality

    2022  Volume 38, Issue 2, Page(s) E25–E31

    Abstract: Background: Activities of daily living comprise an important risk factor for falls among patients who have suffered a stroke.: Purpose: To investigate the incidence of falls in patients with stroke, categorized by their Longshi grades (bedridden, ... ...

    Abstract Background: Activities of daily living comprise an important risk factor for falls among patients who have suffered a stroke.
    Purpose: To investigate the incidence of falls in patients with stroke, categorized by their Longshi grades (bedridden, domestic, community), and to explore their risk factors for falls.
    Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive design was used. Patients completed a survey during face-to-face interviews.
    Results: Of the 869 participants, 15.7% experienced a fall. Those in the domestic Longshi group had the highest rate of falls. Approximately 30% experienced either a moderate or severe injury as a result of falling. In addition, being older than 70 years was significantly correlated with fall risk. Intermediate Longshi grades, from moderately dependent to slightly dependent, were also positively correlated with falls.
    Conclusion: Patients with stroke in the domestic Longshi group have a higher rate of falls. The risk of falling increased significantly in those with intermediate Longshi grades.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Accidental Falls/prevention & control ; Activities of Daily Living ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Risk Factors ; Stroke
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-12-03
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1089089-0
    ISSN 1550-5065 ; 1057-3631
    ISSN (online) 1550-5065
    ISSN 1057-3631
    DOI 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000679
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  5. Article ; Online: Polarization Domain Spectrum Sensing Algorithm Based on AlexNet.

    Ren, Shiyu / Wu, Hailong / Chen, Wantong / Li, Dongxia

    Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

    2022  Volume 22, Issue 22

    Abstract: In this paper, we propose a spectrum sensing algorithm based on the Jones vector covariance matrix (JCM) and AlexNet model, i.e., the JCM-AlexNet algorithm, by taking advantage of the different state characteristics of the signal and noise in the ... ...

    Abstract In this paper, we propose a spectrum sensing algorithm based on the Jones vector covariance matrix (JCM) and AlexNet model, i.e., the JCM-AlexNet algorithm, by taking advantage of the different state characteristics of the signal and noise in the polarization domain. We use the AlexNet model, which is good at extracting matrix features, as the classification model and use the Jones vector, which characterizes the polarization state, to calculate its covariance matrix and convert it into an image and then use it as the input to the AlexNet model. Then, we calculate the likelihood ratio test statistic (AlexNet-LRT) based on the output of the model to achieve the classification of the signal and noise. The simulation analysis shows that the JCM-AlexNet algorithm performs better than the conventional polarization detection (PSD) algorithm and the other three (LeNet5, long short-term memory (LSTM), multilayer perceptron (MLP)) excellent deep-learning-based spectrum sensing algorithms for different signal-to-noise ratios and different false alarm probabilities.
    MeSH term(s) Algorithms ; Neural Networks, Computer ; Refraction, Ocular
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-18
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2052857-7
    ISSN 1424-8220 ; 1424-8220
    ISSN (online) 1424-8220
    ISSN 1424-8220
    DOI 10.3390/s22228946
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  6. Article ; Online: Grinding-induced supramolecular charge-transfer assemblies with switchable vapochromism toward haloalkane isomers.

    Wu, Jia-Rui / Wu, Gengxin / Li, Dongxia / Li, Meng-Hao / Wang, Yan / Yang, Ying-Wei

    Nature communications

    2023  Volume 14, Issue 1, Page(s) 5954

    Abstract: Synthetic macrocycles have proved to be of great application value in functional charge-transfer systems in the solid state in recent years. Here we show a switchable on-off type vapochromic system toward 1-/2-bromoalkane isomers by constructing solid- ... ...

    Abstract Synthetic macrocycles have proved to be of great application value in functional charge-transfer systems in the solid state in recent years. Here we show a switchable on-off type vapochromic system toward 1-/2-bromoalkane isomers by constructing solid-state charge-transfer complexes between electron-rich perethylated pillar[5]arene and electron-deficient aromatic acceptors including 4-nitrobenzonitrile and 1,4-dinitrobenzene. These charge-transfer complexes with different colors show opposite color changes upon exposure to the vapors of 1-bromoalkanes (fading) and 2-bromoalkanes (deepening). Single-crystal structures incorporating X-ray powder diffraction and spectral analyses demonstrate that this on-off type vapochromic behavior is mainly attributed to the destruction (off) and reconstruction (on) of the charge-transfer interactions between perethylated pillar[5]arene and the acceptors, for which the competitive host-guest binding of 1-bromoalkanes and the solid-state structural transformation triggered by 2-bromoalkanes are respectively responsible. This work provides a simple colorimetric method for distinguishing positional isomers with similar physical and chemical properties.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-23
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2553671-0
    ISSN 2041-1723 ; 2041-1723
    ISSN (online) 2041-1723
    ISSN 2041-1723
    DOI 10.1038/s41467-023-41713-9
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  7. Article ; Online: A Low Complexity Sensing Algorithm for Non-Sparse Wideband Spectrum.

    Ren, Shiyu / Chen, Wantong / Wu, Hailong / Li, Dongxia / Hu, Zhongwei

    Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

    2022  Volume 22, Issue 16

    Abstract: The vast majority of existing sub-Nyquist sampling wideband spectrum sensing (WSS) methods default to a sparse spectrum. However, research data suggests that in the near future, the wideband spectrum will no longer be sparse. This article proposes a sub- ... ...

    Abstract The vast majority of existing sub-Nyquist sampling wideband spectrum sensing (WSS) methods default to a sparse spectrum. However, research data suggests that in the near future, the wideband spectrum will no longer be sparse. This article proposes a sub-Nyquist sampling WSS algorithm that can adapt well to non-sparse spectrum scenarios. The algorithm continues to implement the idea of our previously proposed "no reconstruction (NoR) of spectrum" algorithm, thus having low computational complexity. The new one is actually an advanced version of the NoR algorithm, so it is called AdNoR. The key to its advancement lies in the establishment of a folded time-frequency (TF) spectrum model with the same special structure as in the fold spectrum model of the NoR algorithm. For this purpose, we have designed a comprehensive sampling technique which consists of multicoset sampling, digital fractional delay, and TF transform. It is verified by simulation that the AdNoR algorithm maintains a good sensing performance with low computational complexity in the non-sparse scenario.
    MeSH term(s) Algorithms ; Computer Simulation
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-21
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2052857-7
    ISSN 1424-8220 ; 1424-8220
    ISSN (online) 1424-8220
    ISSN 1424-8220
    DOI 10.3390/s22166295
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  8. Article ; Online: Life satisfaction and its influencing factors for bedridden patients with stroke.

    Wang, Juan / Li, Dan / Zhao, Liuyang / Li, Dongxia / Huang, Meiling / Wang, Yulong

    Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases : the official journal of National Stroke Association

    2023  Volume 32, Issue 9, Page(s) 107254

    Abstract: Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the life satisfaction of bedridden patients with stroke and explore its relationship with demographic, social, and medical factors.: Material and methods: This multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the life satisfaction of bedridden patients with stroke and explore its relationship with demographic, social, and medical factors.
    Material and methods: This multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted in two steps. The Longshi scale was used to select the study population and assess patients' ability to perform activities of daily living. Subsequently, a multidimensional questionnaire was used to obtain the participants' information and evaluate their level of life satisfaction. The chi-squared test and binary logistic regression methods were employed to analyze the factors influencing the life satisfaction of bedridden patients with stroke.
    Results: A total of 3,639 bedridden patients with stroke were included in this study, of them, only 27.2% reported satisfaction with their current lives. Factors associated with higher life satisfaction include female sex, older age, and primary school education or lower (P<0.05). Patients who had experienced a single stroke episode had chronic diseases, and rated their health as good were more satisfied with their lives than those who did not. The results of the binary logistic regression confirmed that age, education, religion, household income, cohabitation, social participation, number of chronic diseases, self-rated health status, and disability level significantly influenced the life satisfaction of bedridden patients with stroke (P<0.05).
    Conclusion: Our study showed that the overall life satisfaction of bedridden patients with stroke was low, with several factors influencing their life satisfaction. Therefore, effective measures should be implemented to improve life satisfaction and quality of life.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Female ; Quality of Life ; Activities of Daily Living ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Bedridden Persons ; Patient Satisfaction ; Stroke/diagnosis ; Stroke/therapy ; Stroke Rehabilitation ; Personal Satisfaction
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-22
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Multicenter Study ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1131675-5
    ISSN 1532-8511 ; 1052-3057
    ISSN (online) 1532-8511
    ISSN 1052-3057
    DOI 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2023.107254
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  9. Article: Enhanced recovery nursing and mental health education on postoperative recovery and mental health of laparoscopic liver resection.

    Li, Dong-Xia / Ye, Wei / Yang, Yi-Lu / Zhang, Lei / Qian, Xiang-Jun / Jiang, Ping-Hua

    World journal of gastrointestinal surgery

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 8, Page(s) 1728–1738

    Abstract: Background: Patients undergoing laparoscopic resection of liver metastases of colorectal cancer are prone to negative emotions and decrease of digestive function. Early nursing and psychological intervention are necessary.: Aim: To observe the effect ...

    Abstract Background: Patients undergoing laparoscopic resection of liver metastases of colorectal cancer are prone to negative emotions and decrease of digestive function. Early nursing and psychological intervention are necessary.
    Aim: To observe the effect of enhanced recovery nursing combined with mental health education on postoperative recovery and mental health of patients undergoing laparoscopic resection of liver metastases of colorectal cancer.
    Methods: One hundred and twenty patients who underwent laparoscopic resection of liver metastases of colorectal cancer at our hospital between March 2021 and March 2023, were selected as participants. The patients admitted from March 1, 2021 to February 28, 2022 were set as the control group, and they were given routine nursing combined with mental health education intervention. While the patients admitted from March 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 were set as the observation group, they were given accelerated rehabilitation surgical nursing combined with mental health education intervention. The differences in postoperative recovery-related indices, complications and pain degrees, and mental health-related scores were compared between groups. The T lymphocyte subset levels of the two groups were also compared.
    Results: The postoperative exhaust, defecation, eating and drainage time of the observation group were shorter than those of the control group. The pain scores of the observation group were lower than those of the control group at 6, 12, 24, 48, and 72 h after surgery. The cumulative complication rate of the observation group was lower than that of the control group (
    Conclusion: Enhanced recovery nursing combined with mental health education can promote the recovery of gastrointestinal function, improve the mental health and quality of life of patients after laparoscopic resection of colorectal cancer liver metastases, and reduce the incidence of complications.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-26
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2573700-4
    ISSN 1948-9366
    ISSN 1948-9366
    DOI 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i8.1728
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  10. Article ; Online: Towards ambient temperature operation of Li metal batteries using UV-Crosslinked single-ion electrospun electrolytes

    Song, Xuan / Nan, Bingfei / Li, Dongxia / Lin, Qiong / Sun, Xiangfeng / Xue, Yuxin / Cao, Qingbin / Gui, Xuefeng / Xu, Kai

    Journal of Colloid And Interface Science. 2023 Oct., v. 647 p.134-141

    2023  

    Abstract: In spite of the fact that lithium metal batteries (LMBs) facilitate the diversification of energy storage technologies, their electrochemical reversibility and stability have long been constrained by side reactions and lithium dendrite problems. While ... ...

    Abstract In spite of the fact that lithium metal batteries (LMBs) facilitate the diversification of energy storage technologies, their electrochemical reversibility and stability have long been constrained by side reactions and lithium dendrite problems. While single-ion conducting polymer electrolytes (SICPEs) possess unique advantages of suppressing Li dendrite growth, they deal with difficulties in practical applications due to their slow ion transport in general application scenarios at ∼25 °C. In this study, we develop novel bifunctional lithium salts with negative sulfonylimide (-SO₂N(⁻)SO₂-) anions mounted between two styrene reactive groups, which is capable of constructing 3D cross-linked networks with multiscale reticulated ion nanochannels, resulting in the uniform and rapid distribution of Li⁺ ions in the crosslinked electrolyte. To verify the feasibility of our strategy, we designed PVDF-HFP-based SICPEs and the obtained electrolyte exhibits high thermal stability, outstanding Li⁺ transference number (0.95), pleasing ionic conductivity (0.722 mS cm⁻¹), and broad chemical window (greater than5.85 V) at ambient temperature. As a result of the electrolyte structural merits, the Li||LFP cells displayed excellent cycling stability (96.4% reversible capacities after 300 cycles at 0.2C) without additional auxiliary heating. This ingenious strategy is expected to providing a new perspective for advanced performance and high safety LMBs.
    Keywords ambient temperature ; crosslinking ; electrochemistry ; electrolytes ; energy ; heat ; lithium ; polymers ; styrene ; thermal stability ; Lithium metal batteries ; Thiol-ene click reaction ; Single-ion conducting polymer electrolytes ; Electrospun
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2023-10
    Size p. 134-141.
    Publishing place Elsevier Inc.
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 241597-5
    ISSN 1095-7103 ; 0021-9797
    ISSN (online) 1095-7103
    ISSN 0021-9797
    DOI 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.05.010
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