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  1. Book ; Online: OpenMP behavior in low resource and high stress mobile environment

    Zhang, Kaijun

    2023  

    Abstract: This paper investigates the use of OpenMP for parallel post processing in obejct detection on personal Android devices, where resources like computational power, memory, and battery are limited. Specifically, it explores various configurations of thread ... ...

    Abstract This paper investigates the use of OpenMP for parallel post processing in obejct detection on personal Android devices, where resources like computational power, memory, and battery are limited. Specifically, it explores various configurations of thread count, CPU affinity, and chunk size on a Redmi Note 10 Pro with an ARM Cortex A76 CPU. The study finds that using four threads offers a maximum post processing speedup of 2.3x but increases overall inference time by 2.7x. A balanced configuration of two threads achieves a 1.8x speedup in post processing and a 2% improvement in overall program performance.

    Comment: 5 pages, 7 figures
    Keywords Computer Science - Performance ; cs.OS ; cs.PF ; cs.DC
    Publishing date 2023-11-23
    Publishing country us
    Document type Book ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  2. Article ; Online: Environmental and Microbial Factors in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Model Establishment: A Review Partly through Mendelian Randomization.

    Lin, Zesheng / Luo, Wenjing / Zhang, Kaijun / Dai, Shixue

    Gut and liver

    2023  

    Abstract: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a complex condition resulting from environmental, microbial, immunologic, and genetic factors. With the advancement of Mendelian randomization research in IBD, we have gained new insights into the relationship between ... ...

    Abstract Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a complex condition resulting from environmental, microbial, immunologic, and genetic factors. With the advancement of Mendelian randomization research in IBD, we have gained new insights into the relationship between these factors and IBD. Many animal models of IBD have been developed using different methods, but few studies have attempted to model IBD by combining environmental factors and microbial factors. In this review, we examine how environmental factors and microbial factors affect the development and progression of IBD, and how they interact with each other and with the intestinal microbiota. We also summarize the current methods for creating animal models of IBD and compare their advantages and disadvantages. Based on the latest findings from Mendelian randomization studies on the role of environmental factors in IBD, we discuss which environmental and microbial factors could be used to construct a more realistic and reliable IBD experimental model. We propose that animal models of IBD should consider both environmental and microbial factors to better mimic human IBD pathogenesis and to reveal the underlying mechanisms of IBD at the immune and genetic levels. We highlight the importance of environmental and microbial factors in IBD pathogenesis and offer new perspectives and suggestions for improving experimental animal modeling. Our goal is to create a model that closely resembles the clinical picture of IBD.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-10
    Publishing country Korea (South)
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2399010-7
    ISSN 2005-1212 ; 1976-2283
    ISSN (online) 2005-1212
    ISSN 1976-2283
    DOI 10.5009/gnl230179
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  3. Article ; Online: A nomogram for predicting cancer-specific survival of mediastinal primary large B-cell lymphoma: A population-based study.

    Yang, Penghui / Zhang, Kaijun / Zhang, Jing / Yi, Qijian

    Asian journal of surgery

    2023  Volume 46, Issue 10, Page(s) 4493–4494

    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Humans ; Nomograms ; Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse ; Thymus Neoplasms
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-11
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Letter
    ZDB-ID 1068461-x
    ISSN 0219-3108 ; 1015-9584
    ISSN (online) 0219-3108
    ISSN 1015-9584
    DOI 10.1016/j.asjsur.2023.04.125
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  4. Article ; Online: Pediatric malignant pheochromocytoma with atypical presentation as vision changes, lung metastasis, and recurrence: a case report.

    Zhang, Kaijun / Yang, Penghui / Li, Mi / Xiang, Ping / Cheng, Zhenli / Zhou, Xue

    Journal of medical case reports

    2024  Volume 18, Issue 1, Page(s) 134

    Abstract: Background: This case report documents a case of malignant pheochromocytoma manifested as vision changes with lung metastasis and recurrence.: Case presentation: A 10-year-old Han Chinese girl presented with vision changes and was eventually ... ...

    Abstract Background: This case report documents a case of malignant pheochromocytoma manifested as vision changes with lung metastasis and recurrence.
    Case presentation: A 10-year-old Han Chinese girl presented with vision changes and was eventually diagnosed with pheochromocytoma by contrast-enhanced computed tomography, urine vanillylmandelic acid. After medication for hypertension and surgery, clinical symptoms disappeared. Malignant pheochromocytoma with lung metastasis was confirmed histologically using the Pheochromocytoma of the Adrenal Gland Scaled Score scoring system and genetically with succinate dehydrogenase complex iron sulfur subunit B mutation, and 3 months later, unplanned surgery was performed because of the high risks and signs of recurrence. She is asymptomatic as of the writing of this case report. Our patient's case highlights the importance of considering a diagnosis of malignant pheochromocytoma, and long-term follow-up for possible recurrence.
    Conclusion: Although there are well-recognized classic clinical manifestations associated with pheochromocytoma, atypical presentation, such as vision changes in children, should be considered. In addition, malignant pheochromocytoma children with a high Pheochromocytoma of the Adrenal Gland Scaled Score and succinate dehydrogenase complex iron sulfur subunit B mutation require a long-term follow-up or even unplanned surgery because of the higher risk of recurrence.
    MeSH term(s) Female ; Humans ; Child ; Pheochromocytoma/diagnosis ; Pheochromocytoma/surgery ; Succinate Dehydrogenase/genetics ; Adrenal Gland Neoplasms ; Lung Neoplasms ; Sulfur ; Iron
    Chemical Substances Succinate Dehydrogenase (EC 1.3.99.1) ; Sulfur (70FD1KFU70) ; Iron (E1UOL152H7)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-05
    Publishing country England
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2269805-X
    ISSN 1752-1947 ; 1752-1947
    ISSN (online) 1752-1947
    ISSN 1752-1947
    DOI 10.1186/s13256-023-04329-7
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  5. Article: Impact of vaccination with different types of rotavirus vaccines on the incidence of intussusception: a randomized controlled meta-analysis.

    Wang, Guoyong / Zhang, Kaijun / Zhang, Rensen / Kong, Xiangru / Guo, Chunbao

    Frontiers in pediatrics

    2023  Volume 11, Page(s) 1239423

    Abstract: Background: Intussusception is a prevalent pediatric issue causing acute abdominal pain, with potential links to rotavirus vaccines. The variety of these vaccines has grown in recent years. This meta-analysis study aims to evaluate the impact of various ...

    Abstract Background: Intussusception is a prevalent pediatric issue causing acute abdominal pain, with potential links to rotavirus vaccines. The variety of these vaccines has grown in recent years. This meta-analysis study aims to evaluate the impact of various rotavirus vaccines on intussusception incidence.
    Methods: We executed a thorough search across databases like PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of Science, leading to the selection of 15 credible randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that encompass various types of rotavirus vaccines. From each study, we extracted essential details such as vaccine types and intussusception occurrences. We assessed the risk of bias using the Cochrane Collaboration's tool, conducted statistical analysis with R (version 4.2.3), determined relative risk (RR) using a random effects model, and performed a subgroup analysis for vaccines of differing brands and types.
    Results: We included 15 randomized controlled studies from various countries. While intussusception incidence differed between vaccinated and control groups, this difference was not statistically significant. The overall risk ratio (RR), calculated using a random effects model, was 0.81, with a 95% confidence interval of [0.53, 1.23]. This crossing 1 shows that vaccination didn't notably change disease risk. Additionally, the 0% group heterogeneity suggests consistency across studies, strengthening our conclusions. Subgroup analysis for different vaccine brands and types (RV1 (Rotarix, Rotavac, RV3-BB), RV3 (LLR3), RV5 (RotasiiL, RotaTeq), and RV6) showed no significant variation in intussusception incidence. Despite variations in RR among subgroups, these differences were not statistically significant (
    Conclusions: Our study indicates that rotavirus vaccination does not significantly increase the incidence of intussusception. Despite varying impacts across different vaccine brands and types, these variations are insignificant. Given the substantial benefits outweighing the risks, promoting the use of newly developed rotavirus vaccines remains highly valuable.
    Systematic review registration: www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, Identifier CRD42023425279.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-31
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2711999-3
    ISSN 2296-2360
    ISSN 2296-2360
    DOI 10.3389/fped.2023.1239423
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  6. Article ; Online: Potential and Limitations of ChatGPT 3.5 and 4.0 as a Source of COVID-19 Information: Comprehensive Comparative Analysis of Generative and Authoritative Information.

    Wang, Guoyong / Gao, Kai / Liu, Qianyang / Wu, Yuxin / Zhang, Kaijun / Zhou, Wei / Guo, Chunbao

    Journal of medical Internet research

    2023  Volume 25, Page(s) e49771

    Abstract: Background: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has necessitated reliable and authoritative information for public guidance. The World Health Organization (WHO) has been a primary source of such information, disseminating it through a ...

    Abstract Background: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has necessitated reliable and authoritative information for public guidance. The World Health Organization (WHO) has been a primary source of such information, disseminating it through a question and answer format on its official website. Concurrently, ChatGPT 3.5 and 4.0, a deep learning-based natural language generation system, has shown potential in generating diverse text types based on user input.
    Objective: This study evaluates the accuracy of COVID-19 information generated by ChatGPT 3.5 and 4.0, assessing its potential as a supplementary public information source during the pandemic.
    Methods: We extracted 487 COVID-19-related questions from the WHO's official website and used ChatGPT 3.5 and 4.0 to generate corresponding answers. These generated answers were then compared against the official WHO responses for evaluation. Two clinical experts scored the generated answers on a scale of 0-5 across 4 dimensions-accuracy, comprehensiveness, relevance, and clarity-with higher scores indicating better performance in each dimension. The WHO responses served as the reference for this assessment. Additionally, we used the BERT (Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers) model to generate similarity scores (0-1) between the generated and official answers, providing a dual validation mechanism.
    Results: The mean (SD) scores for ChatGPT 3.5-generated answers were 3.47 (0.725) for accuracy, 3.89 (0.719) for comprehensiveness, 4.09 (0.787) for relevance, and 3.49 (0.809) for clarity. For ChatGPT 4.0, the mean (SD) scores were 4.15 (0.780), 4.47 (0.641), 4.56 (0.600), and 4.09 (0.698), respectively. All differences were statistically significant (P<.001), with ChatGPT 4.0 outperforming ChatGPT 3.5. The BERT model verification showed mean (SD) similarity scores of 0.83 (0.07) for ChatGPT 3.5 and 0.85 (0.07) for ChatGPT 4.0 compared with the official WHO answers.
    Conclusions: ChatGPT 3.5 and 4.0 can generate accurate and relevant COVID-19 information to a certain extent. However, compared with official WHO responses, gaps and deficiencies exist. Thus, users of ChatGPT 3.5 and 4.0 should also reference other reliable information sources to mitigate potential misinformation risks. Notably, ChatGPT 4.0 outperformed ChatGPT 3.5 across all evaluated dimensions, a finding corroborated by BERT model validation.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; COVID-19 ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Pandemics ; Language ; World Health Organization
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-14
    Publishing country Canada
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2028830-X
    ISSN 1438-8871 ; 1438-8871
    ISSN (online) 1438-8871
    ISSN 1438-8871
    DOI 10.2196/49771
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  7. Article ; Online: Association between admission serum potassium level and 30-day all-cause mortality in patients with emergency admission for heart failure: A secondary analysis based on a Norwegian retrospective cohort.

    Zhang, Kaijun / Yang, Penghui / Cheng, Min / Yin, Dan / Li, Mi / Xiang, Ping

    International journal of cardiology. Cardiovascular risk and prevention

    2023  Volume 19, Page(s) 200225

    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-08
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2772-4875
    ISSN (online) 2772-4875
    DOI 10.1016/j.ijcrp.2023.200225
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  8. Article ; Online: Risk Factors of Perioperative Brain Injury in Children Under Two Years Undergoing Coarctation Repair.

    Cheng, Min / Xu, Hong-Zhen / Zhang, Kai-Jun / Peng, Xiao-Ling / Pan, Zheng-Xia / Hu, Yue

    Pediatric neurology

    2023  Volume 141, Page(s) 109–117

    Abstract: Background: To investigate clinical manifestations and factors of perioperative brain injury (PBI) after surgical repair of coarctation of the aorta (CoA) combined with other heart malformations under cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in children under two ... ...

    Abstract Background: To investigate clinical manifestations and factors of perioperative brain injury (PBI) after surgical repair of coarctation of the aorta (CoA) combined with other heart malformations under cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in children under two years.
    Methods: The clinical data of 100 children undergoing CoA repair were retrospectively reviewed between January 2010 and September 2021. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify factors of PBI development. Hierarchical and K-means cluster analyses were conducted to evaluate the association between hemodynamic instability and PBI.
    Results: Eight children developed postoperative complications, and all of them had a favorable neurological outcome one year after surgery. Univariate analysis revealed eight risk factors associated with PBI. Multivariate analysis indicated operation duration (P = 0.04, odds ratio [OR], 2.93; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.04 to 8.28) and pulse pressure (PP) minimum (P = 0.01; OR, 0.22; 95% CI, 0.06 to 0.76) were independently associated with PBI. The following three parameters emerged for cluster analysis: PP minimum, mean arterial pressure (MAP) dispersion, and systemic vascular resistance (SVR) average. Using cluster analysis, PBI mainly occurred in subgroups 1 (12%, three of 26) and 2 (10%, five of 48). The mean value of PP and MAP in subgroup 1 was significantly higher than in subgroup 2. The mean SVR in subgroup 1 was the highest. The lowest PP minimum, MAP, and SVR were observed in subgroup 2.
    Conclusion: Lower PP minimum and longer operation duration were independent risk factors for developing PBI in children under two years during CoA repair. Unstable hemodynamics should be avoided during CPB.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Child ; Infant ; Retrospective Studies ; Risk Factors ; Cardiopulmonary Bypass/adverse effects ; Cluster Analysis ; Brain Injuries/etiology ; Aortic Coarctation/surgery
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-21
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 639164-3
    ISSN 1873-5150 ; 0887-8994
    ISSN (online) 1873-5150
    ISSN 0887-8994
    DOI 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2023.01.007
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  9. Article ; Online: Nomogram Predicting Grade ≥2 Acute Radiation Enteritis in Patients With Cervical Cancer Receiving Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy.

    Chen, Fei / Gong, Xiaoqin / Zhang, Kaijun / Yu, Yunpeng / You, Tao / Hua, Ye / Dai, Chunhua / Hu, Jing

    American journal of clinical oncology

    2024  

    Abstract: Purpose: To analyze the risk factors for grade ≥2 ARE in patients with cervical cancer receiving concurrent chemoradiotherapy.: Methods: A total of 273 patients with cervical cancer receiving concurrent chemoradiotherapy at our hospital were ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: To analyze the risk factors for grade ≥2 ARE in patients with cervical cancer receiving concurrent chemoradiotherapy.
    Methods: A total of 273 patients with cervical cancer receiving concurrent chemoradiotherapy at our hospital were retrospectively enrolled. The patients were divided into training and validation groups. Clinical parameters were analyzed using univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis. A nomogram model was established based on the independent risk factors selected using multivariate logistic regression. The areas under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, calibration curve, and decision curve analysis (DCA) were used to evaluate the nomogram. The patients were divided into low-score and high-score groups based on the scores calculated using the nomogram model and compared.
    Results: Malnutrition, monocyte-lymphocyte ratio ≥0.82 after radiotherapy, platelet-lymphocyte ratio <307.50 after radiotherapy, and bowelbag volume receiving at least 5 and 40 Gy were independent risk factors for grade ≥2 ARE and were incorporated into the nomogram ( P <0.05). The ROC curve, calibration curve, and DCA suggested that the nomogram had good discrimination, concordance, and net benefit in the clinical. A medium nomogram score of 146.50 points was used as the cutoff point, and the incidence of grade ≥2 ARE in the high-score group was higher than that in the low-score group ( P <0.05).
    Conclusion: The nomogram model for grade ≥2 ARE has good predictive ability and clinical utility, and is convenient for clinicians to identify high-risk groups and develop early prevention and treatment strategies.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-15
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 604536-4
    ISSN 1537-453X ; 0277-3732
    ISSN (online) 1537-453X
    ISSN 0277-3732
    DOI 10.1097/COC.0000000000001096
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  10. Article ; Online: Electrostatic Smart Textiles for Braille-To-Speech Translation.

    Li, Zhaoyang / Liu, Zhe / Xu, Sumei / Zhang, Kaijun / Zhao, Dazhe / Pi, Yucong / Guan, Xiao / Peng, Zhengchun / Zhong, Qize / Zhong, Junwen

    Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)

    2024  , Page(s) e2313518

    Abstract: A wearable Braille-to-speech translation system is of great importance for providing auditory feedback in assisting blind people and people with speech impairment. However, previous reported Braille-to-speech translation systems still need to be improved ...

    Abstract A wearable Braille-to-speech translation system is of great importance for providing auditory feedback in assisting blind people and people with speech impairment. However, previous reported Braille-to-speech translation systems still need to be improved in terms of comfortability or integration. Here, a Braille-to-speech translation system that uses dual-functional electrostatic transducers which are made of fabric-based materials and can be integrated into textiles is reported. Based on electrostatic induction, the electrostatic transducer can either serve as a tactile sensor or a loudspeaker with the same design. The proposed electrostatic transducers have excellent output performances, mechanical robustness, and working stability. By combining the devices with machine learning algorithms, it is possible to translate the Braille alphabet and 40 commonly used words (extensible) into speech with an accuracy of 99.09% and 97.08%, respectively. This work demonstrates a new approach for further developments of advanced assistive technology toward improving the lives of disabled people.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-19
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1474949-X
    ISSN 1521-4095 ; 0935-9648
    ISSN (online) 1521-4095
    ISSN 0935-9648
    DOI 10.1002/adma.202313518
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