Publications by authors named "Meng-Lin He"
Intestinal flora was associated with occurrence risk of chronic non-communicable diseases.
World J Gastroenterol
March 2025
Background: The intestinal flora (IF) has been linked to risks of non-communicable diseases, especially various cancers, stroke, and Alzheimer's disease. However, many uncertainties of these associations during different stages of growth, development, and aging still exist. Therefore, further in-depth explorations are warranted.
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- Cardiac open-heart surgery can be risky for older people, especially if they have a condition called sarcopenia, which means they have less muscle mass.
- In a study analyzing 12 research papers, it was found that older patients with sarcopenia had a higher chance of dying after surgery and needed to stay in the hospital longer.
- By recognizing sarcopenia early, doctors can take better care of these patients and help them have safer surgeries.
[Application of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation in perioperative period].
Zhen Ci Yan Jiu
September 2021
Article Synopsis
- Transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) is a non-invasive therapy that's easy to use and well-received by patients, making it popular in clinical settings.
- The article outlines TEAS's benefits, including pain relief, digestion support, improved blood circulation, better postoperative cognitive function, and enhanced immune response during the perioperative period.
- It also discusses challenges in using TEAS effectively in this context, with the goal of encouraging more widespread clinical application.