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  1. Article ; Online: A Computational Study of the Electronic Properties of Heterocirculenes: Oxiflowers and Sulflowers.

    Nguyen, Lam H

    ACS omega

    2021  Volume 6, Issue 44, Page(s) 30085–30092

    Abstract: This study investigated the relationship of electronic properties with some structural parameters of two circulene classes: Sulflowers and Oxiflowers. It is found that correlations between the HOMO-LUMO gap and some electronic properties of these ... ...

    Abstract This study investigated the relationship of electronic properties with some structural parameters of two circulene classes: Sulflowers and Oxiflowers. It is found that correlations between the HOMO-LUMO gap and some electronic properties of these circulenes are opposite to those of linear conjugated structures. Moreover, a new hybrid molecule, called an Oxisulflower, is proposed to be a potential structure for synthesizing as Sulflower. Also, a brand-new descriptor, namely, the "degree of non-planarity", is evaluated with excellent correlations with the HOMO-LUMO gap of molecules in Oxiflower and Sulflower classes. The correlations have also shown that the steric characteristic of a structure can be controlled to modulate its band gap for studying the prediction science of the electronic properties in developing organic semiconductors.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-10-29
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2470-1343
    ISSN (online) 2470-1343
    DOI 10.1021/acsomega.1c04882
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  2. Article ; Online: Computational Design of a Lantern Organic Framework.

    Nguyen, Lam H / Truong, Thanh N

    ACS omega

    2023  Volume 8, Issue 26, Page(s) 24053–24063

    Abstract: This study employed a computational quantum chemistry approach to design lantern organic framework (LOF) materials. Using the density functional theory method with the B3LYP-D3/6-31+G(d) level theory, novel lantern molecules ranging from two to eight ... ...

    Abstract This study employed a computational quantum chemistry approach to design lantern organic framework (LOF) materials. Using the density functional theory method with the B3LYP-D3/6-31+G(d) level theory, novel lantern molecules ranging from two to eight bridges made of sp
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-22
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2470-1343
    ISSN (online) 2470-1343
    DOI 10.1021/acsomega.3c03036
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  3. Article: Endovascular Treatment for Subclavian Artery Stenosis and Occlusion: A Single-Center Retrospective Study.

    Van Nut, Lam / Vinh, Pham Xuan / Vuong, Nguyen Lam

    Cureus

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 9, Page(s) e44699

    Abstract: Background: Subclavian artery stenosis and occlusion are common arterial diseases in the upper extremities, with atherosclerosis being the main cause. Endovascular treatment has emerged as a promising alternative to open surgical repair, but data are ... ...

    Abstract Background: Subclavian artery stenosis and occlusion are common arterial diseases in the upper extremities, with atherosclerosis being the main cause. Endovascular treatment has emerged as a promising alternative to open surgical repair, but data are limited. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of endovascular procedures in the treatment of subclavian artery lesions at a tertiary vascular center in Vietnam.
    Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients who underwent endovascular treatment for symptomatic subclavian artery stenosis or occlusion between October 2013 and April 2022. Clinical characteristics, procedural details, short- and long-term outcomes, and patency rates were assessed.
    Results: Twenty-five patients were included in the study, with a mean age of 56.8 years. The majority of patients had risk factors for atherosclerosis, and all presented with symptoms related to subclavian artery disease. The endovascular procedures were successful in 96% of cases, with a low complication rate of 8%. During a median follow-up of 43 months, the overall patency rate was 92% at three years.
    Conclusion: Endovascular treatment of subclavian artery stenosis and occlusion is a safe and effective option, with excellent long-term patency rates. These findings support the use of percutaneous revascularization as the first-line therapy, particularly in experienced centers. Further studies with larger sample sizes and longer follow-up periods are needed to confirm these results.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-05
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.44699
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  4. Article ; Online: Validation of Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) in Vietnamese Among People Living with HIV/AIDS.

    Kieu, Pham Tieu / Vuong, Nguyen Lam / Dung, Do Van

    AIDS and behavior

    2023  Volume 27, Issue 8, Page(s) 2488–2496

    Abstract: Social support plays a vital role in the health of HIV/AIDS patients, but there needs to be a validated instrument to measure social support in Vietnam. This cross-sectional study was to validate a Vietnamese translation of the Multidimensional Perceived ...

    Abstract Social support plays a vital role in the health of HIV/AIDS patients, but there needs to be a validated instrument to measure social support in Vietnam. This cross-sectional study was to validate a Vietnamese translation of the Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale (MSPSS). The study had three stages: [1] translation to Vietnamese, [2] pilot testing, and [3] validation of the translation. Stage 1, including forward and backward translation by four independent translators, resulted in a good content validity translation. Pilot testing was done on 30 HIV/AIDS patients: the translation was understandable, and no change was required. Five hundred HIV/AIDS patients were recruited in stage 3. The translation had excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha: 0.90), good test-retest reliability (intra-class correlation coefficient: 0.95), and good concurrent validity. Construct validity was well established by confirmatory factor analysis. The Vietnamese translation of the MSPSS is reliable and valuable for measuring perceived social support.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; HIV Infections/epidemiology ; Psychometrics/methods ; Reproducibility of Results ; Social Support ; Southeast Asian People ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Vietnam/epidemiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-09
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Validation Study
    ZDB-ID 1339885-4
    ISSN 1573-3254 ; 1090-7165
    ISSN (online) 1573-3254
    ISSN 1090-7165
    DOI 10.1007/s10461-022-03974-1
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  5. Article ; Online: PANoptosis in Viral Infection: The Missing Puzzle Piece in the Cell Death Field.

    Nguyen, Lam Nhat / Kanneganti, Thirumala-Devi

    Journal of molecular biology

    2021  Volume 434, Issue 4, Page(s) 167249

    Abstract: In the past decade, emerging viral outbreaks like SARS-CoV-2, Zika and Ebola have presented major challenges to the global health system. Viruses are unique pathogens in that they fully rely on the host cell to complete their lifecycle and potentiate ... ...

    Abstract In the past decade, emerging viral outbreaks like SARS-CoV-2, Zika and Ebola have presented major challenges to the global health system. Viruses are unique pathogens in that they fully rely on the host cell to complete their lifecycle and potentiate disease. Therefore, programmed cell death (PCD), a key component of the host innate immune response, is an effective strategy for the host cell to curb viral spread. The most well-established PCD pathways, pyroptosis, apoptosis and necroptosis, can be activated in response to viruses. Recently, extensive crosstalk between PCD pathways has been identified, and there is evidence that molecules from all three PCD pathways can be activated during virus infection. These findings have led to the emergence of the concept of PANoptosis, defined as an inflammatory PCD pathway regulated by the PANoptosome complex with key features of pyroptosis, apoptosis, and/or necroptosis that cannot be accounted for by any of these three PCD pathways alone. While PCD is important to eliminate infected cells, many viruses are equipped to hijack host PCD pathways to benefit their own propagation and subvert host defense, and PCD can also lead to the production of inflammatory cytokines and inflammation. Therefore, PANoptosis induced by viral infection contributes to either host defense or viral pathogenesis in context-specific ways. In this review, we will discuss the multi-faceted roles of PCD pathways in controlling viral infections.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Apoptosis ; Humans ; Models, Biological ; Necroptosis ; Pyroptosis ; Virus Diseases/pathology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-09-16
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ZDB-ID 80229-3
    ISSN 1089-8638 ; 0022-2836
    ISSN (online) 1089-8638
    ISSN 0022-2836
    DOI 10.1016/j.jmb.2021.167249
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  6. Article: Change in Skin Surface Temperature at the Posterior Neck When Using Acupuncture at Houxi Acupoint in Healthy Volunteers.

    Trinh, Dieu-Thuong Thi / Vo, Chi-Thien / Bui, Minh-Man Pham / Vuong, Nguyen Lam

    Cureus

    2024  Volume 16, Issue 1, Page(s) e52068

    Abstract: Introduction The use of acupuncture has been suggested for the treatment of neck pain. Recently, a large body of evidence demonstrated that acupuncture has an effect on microcirculation in pain regions, but the exact mechanism remains unclear. This study ...

    Abstract Introduction The use of acupuncture has been suggested for the treatment of neck pain. Recently, a large body of evidence demonstrated that acupuncture has an effect on microcirculation in pain regions, but the exact mechanism remains unclear. This study aims to evaluate the skin surface thermographic changes in the posterior neck associated with manual acupuncture at the Houxi (SI-3) acupoint. Methods Sixty healthy volunteers of both genders, aged 18 to 30 years, were randomly determined into two groups: left acupuncture (Group A) and right acupuncture (Group B). Each group underwent two sessions with a seven-day interval. The first session involved acupuncture at the control Yuji (LU-10) acupoint, while the second session featured acupuncture at the SI-3 acupoint. Skin temperature at the posterior neck was measured by using an infrared thermal camera (FLIR C5™, FLIR® Systems, Inc., Wilsonville, OR, USA) at five time points with 5-minute intervals. Results There were statistically significant increases in posterior neck skin surface temperature (p < 0.05) during acupuncture at both the left and right SI-3 acupoints, but no significant change was observed during acupuncture at the left and right LU-10 acupoints. Furthermore, acupuncture at the SI-3 acupoint on either hand increased posterior neck skin surface temperature without a statistically significant difference (p > 0.05). Conclusion We observed that applying acupuncture at the SI-3 acupoint increased the skin surface temperature of the posterior neck area. Furthermore, the SI-3 acupoint exhibits a uniform impact on the posterior neck area's skin surface temperature, regardless of the side chosen for acupuncture.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-10
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.52068
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  7. Article: Editorial: Epidemiology of the transboundary swine diseases in Asia & Pacific.

    Ito, Satoshi / Bosch, Jaime / Isoda, Norikazu / Thanh Nguyen, Lam / Martinez Aviles, Marta

    Frontiers in veterinary science

    2024  Volume 11, Page(s) 1383900

    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-20
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 2834243-4
    ISSN 2297-1769
    ISSN 2297-1769
    DOI 10.3389/fvets.2024.1383900
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  8. Article: Auricular Acupuncture Prior to Menstruation Can Reduce Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

    Trinh, Dieu-Thuong Thi / Tran, An Hoa / Nguyen, Quy Thi / Bui, Minh-Man Pham / Vuong, Nguyen Lam

    Medical acupuncture

    2024  Volume 36, Issue 1, Page(s) 12–20

    Abstract: Objective: Primary dysmenorrhea is a common condition that impacts quality of life significantly. Auricular therapies have shown promise for treating primary dysmenorrhea, but there is a lack of evidence specifically for auricular acupuncture (AA). This ...

    Abstract Objective: Primary dysmenorrhea is a common condition that impacts quality of life significantly. Auricular therapies have shown promise for treating primary dysmenorrhea, but there is a lack of evidence specifically for auricular acupuncture (AA). This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of AA for managing primary dysmenorrhea.
    Materials and methods: A randomized, double-blinded controlled trial was conducted on 90 females with primary dysmenorrhea: an AA group;
    Results: The AA group had significantly lower VAS scores, compared to the SA group at menstruation onset and for up to 12 hours (mean differences [MDs] and 95% confidence intervals [CIs]: -1.08 [-1.96, -0.21] and -1.17 [-2.16, -0.18], respectively). Both groups had reductions in pain levels, compared to the prior menstrual cycle; the AA group had a significantly greater improvement. The AA group needed fewer ibuprofen tablets (MD: -0.28; 95% CI: -0.58, 0.00]). AEs were mild pain and irritation at insertion sites, all resolved spontaneously with no lasting effects.
    Conclusions: AA is safe. It may be effective for managing primary dysmenorrhea. Further studies are warranted on AA's effectiveness in diverse populations and extended times.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-13
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2296110-0
    ISSN 1933-6594 ; 1933-6586
    ISSN (online) 1933-6594
    ISSN 1933-6586
    DOI 10.1089/acu.2023.0062
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  9. Book ; Online: On the Convergence to a Global Solution of Shuffling-Type Gradient Algorithms

    Nguyen, Lam M. / Tran, Trang H.

    2022  

    Abstract: Stochastic gradient descent (SGD) algorithm is the method of choice in many machine learning tasks thanks to its scalability and efficiency in dealing with large-scale problems. In this paper, we focus on the shuffling version of SGD which matches the ... ...

    Abstract Stochastic gradient descent (SGD) algorithm is the method of choice in many machine learning tasks thanks to its scalability and efficiency in dealing with large-scale problems. In this paper, we focus on the shuffling version of SGD which matches the mainstream practical heuristics. We show the convergence to a global solution of shuffling SGD for a class of non-convex functions under over-parameterized settings. Our analysis employs more relaxed non-convex assumptions than previous literature. Nevertheless, we maintain the desired computational complexity as shuffling SGD has achieved in the general convex setting.

    Comment: 19 pages, 1 figure
    Keywords Computer Science - Machine Learning ; Mathematics - Optimization and Control
    Publishing date 2022-06-12
    Publishing country us
    Document type Book ; Online
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  10. Article: PANoptosis in Viral Infection: The Missing Puzzle Piece in the Cell Death Field

    Nguyen, Lam Nhat / Kanneganti, Thirumala-Devi

    Journal of molecular biology. 2022 Feb. 28, v. 434, no. 4

    2022  

    Abstract: In the past decade, emerging viral outbreaks like SARS-CoV-2, Zika and Ebola have presented major challenges to the global health system. Viruses are unique pathogens in that they fully rely on the host cell to complete their lifecycle and potentiate ... ...

    Abstract In the past decade, emerging viral outbreaks like SARS-CoV-2, Zika and Ebola have presented major challenges to the global health system. Viruses are unique pathogens in that they fully rely on the host cell to complete their lifecycle and potentiate disease. Therefore, programmed cell death (PCD), a key component of the host innate immune response, is an effective strategy for the host cell to curb viral spread. The most well-established PCD pathways, pyroptosis, apoptosis and necroptosis, can be activated in response to viruses. Recently, extensive crosstalk between PCD pathways has been identified, and there is evidence that molecules from all three PCD pathways can be activated during virus infection. These findings have led to the emergence of the concept of PANoptosis, defined as an inflammatory PCD pathway regulated by the PANoptosome complex with key features of pyroptosis, apoptosis, and/or necroptosis that cannot be accounted for by any of these three PCD pathways alone. While PCD is important to eliminate infected cells, many viruses are equipped to hijack host PCD pathways to benefit their own propagation and subvert host defense, and PCD can also lead to the production of inflammatory cytokines and inflammation. Therefore, PANoptosis induced by viral infection contributes to either host defense or viral pathogenesis in context-specific ways. In this review, we will discuss the multi-faceted roles of PCD pathways in controlling viral infections.
    Keywords Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 ; cytokines ; inflammation ; innate immunity ; molecular biology ; necroptosis ; pathogenesis ; pyroptosis ; viruses
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-0228
    Publishing place Elsevier Ltd
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 80229-3
    ISSN 1089-8638 ; 0022-2836
    ISSN (online) 1089-8638
    ISSN 0022-2836
    DOI 10.1016/j.jmb.2021.167249
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