Publications by authors named "Xin-Ping Lin"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to create a visual nomogram model to help identify patients with basilar artery occlusion (BAO) who are at high risk of having futile recanalization after endovascular thrombectomy (EVT).
- Researchers analyzed data from 84 BAO patients treated with EVT, finding that 50% experienced futile recanalization.
- The resulting nomogram model demonstrated strong predictive capability, with a high accuracy score (AUC of 0.866) and is available online for clinicians to use in patient assessment.
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- The study investigated the prognostic value of N-terminal pro-C-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proCNP) in predicting survival rates after transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a procedure often performed on elderly patients with heart conditions.
- The analysis included 309 patients over a median follow-up of 32 months, revealing that higher NT-proCNP levels and higher Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) scores were both linked to increased mortality risks.
- NT-proCNP demonstrated better predictive power than NT-proBNP, especially in patients with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) below 50%, indicating its potential use in clinical risk assessments for TAVR patients.
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- Intracranial aneurysms (IAs) are a significant health issue, and while endovascular treatment (EVT) is a common management strategy, there's a notable risk of recurrence leading to serious complications.
- The study aimed to create and evaluate machine learning (ML) models to predict the recurrence risk of IAs within 6 months after EVT, utilizing data from patients treated at Hunan Provincial People's Hospital from 2016 to 2019.
- Among five developed ML models, the gradient boosting decision tree (GBDT) model outperformed the others, achieving an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.842, indicating it can effectively predict the risk of recurrence in this patient population.
A case of a successful post-transcatheter aortic valve replacement His bundle pacing.
World J Emerg Med
January 2021
The first four cases of successful NeoChord procedure in mainland China.
World J Emerg Med
January 2019
Article Synopsis
- The NeoChord procedure is a new, minimally invasive surgery for repairing degenerative mitral regurgitation (MR) caused by mitral valve prolapse, specifically reported in four cases in mainland China.
- Four patients aged 60 to 86 underwent the procedure, which involved the implantation of artificial chordae and was guided by advanced imaging techniques.
- All patients showed improvement with only mild to moderate MR post-surgery, and no complications were reported, suggesting that this technique is a viable option for Chinese patients with similar conditions.
[Fibre-type differences in masseter muscle of Beagle dogs with implanted functional appliance therapy].
Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue
February 2016
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to observe changes in MyHC-I expression in the masseter muscle of Beagle dogs receiving functional appliance therapy and to investigate muscular adaptation.
- Eight male Beagle dogs were divided into experimental and control groups, with samples taken at various treatment intervals and analyzed for MyHC-I expression using statistical software.
- Results indicated a significant increase in MyHC-I expression in the experimental group at 4 weeks, peaking at 8 weeks, before leveling off after 16 weeks, suggesting that functional appliances can enhance muscle remodeling in the masticatory system.
Magnetic Properties of a Single-Molecule Lanthanide-Transition-Metal Compound Containing 52 Gadolinium and 56 Nickel Atoms.
Angew Chem Int Ed Engl
March 2016
Article Synopsis
- Monodisperse metal clusters, like the [Gd52 Ni56 (IDA)48 (OH)154 (H2 O)38 ]@SiO2 molecule, are valuable for studying magnetic exchange in molecular magnets.
- The high-nuclearity compound was encapsulated in silica nanospheres using a one-pot microemulsion method, and characterized through various techniques including electron microscopy and spectroscopy.
- Magnetic analysis showed different coupling constants for the original compound and the encapsulated version, with the latter indicating that the silica layer reduces weak antiferromagnetic interactions.
Combination of intermittent hydrostatic pressure linking TGF-β1, TNF-α on modulation of proteoglycan 4 metabolism in rat temporomandibular synovial fibroblasts.
Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol
August 2012
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to investigate how intermittent hydrostatic pressure (IHP) combined with growth factors TGF-β1 or TNF-α affects PRG4 expression in rat synovial fibroblasts.
- - Researchers cultured rat SFs and used various methods, including quantitative RT-PCR and immunofluorescence, to measure PRG4 levels after applying IHP along with the growth factors.
- - Findings revealed that IHP significantly boosts PRG4 production when paired with TGF-β1, while TNF-α typically reduces PRG4 expression, though IHP can partially counteract this effect.
[The effect of orthodontic treatment on facial profile of patients with Class II division 1 malocclusions].
Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue
February 2012
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate how orthodontic treatment affects the facial aesthetics of patients with Class II division 1 malocclusions using visual analogue scale (VAS) scores before and after treatment.
- A total of 80 patients (40 males and 40 females) had their facial profiles rated by a panel using reference photographs, and statistical analyses were performed to compare pre and post-treatment scores.
- Results indicated that pre-treatment aesthetics were significantly below average (mean score of 43.839), while post-treatment scores improved and were not significantly different from the average (mean score of 48.328), demonstrating that orthodontic treatment enhances facial esthetics.
[Soft tissue changes of upper lip in patients with class I malocclusion with different premolar extraction patterns].
Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi
June 2010
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to compare changes in the upper lip soft tissue of patients with Class I malocclusion after either first or second premolar extractions.
- It involved analyzing cephalometric records of 50 patients, measuring various soft tissue values before and after treatment using specific software.
- Results showed that while both extraction methods led to notable changes in the upper lip, no significant differences were found between the two groups regarding these changes.
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- This research aimed to explore the use of intraoral transosseous stainless steel wires for lowering incisors in rabbits, similar to methods used for treating jaw fractures.
- The study involved 10 male New Zealand rabbits where one lower incisor was subjected to a consistent force, while the other served as a control, with measurements taken weekly for comparisons.
- Results showed a significant difference in incisor positioning after four weeks, indicating that this anchorage method could be an effective and low-cost solution for incisor intrusion when other options are not feasible.
[Soft tissue changes of chin with different premolar extraction patterns].
Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue
October 2009
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess changes in chin soft tissue in patients with Class I malocclusion following the extraction of either first or second premolars.
- It analyzed data from 50 patients, divided evenly between the two extraction groups, using cephalometric radiographs to track changes pre and post-treatment.
- Results indicated that the second premolar extraction group experienced more significant horizontal changes, while the first premolar group showed vertical changes, though both groups had similar overall chin soft tissue changes after treatment.
[Assessment of facial skeletal growth and response to implanted functional appliance therapy with three-dimensional images].
Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue
February 2008
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated facial skeletal growth and responses to different functional appliance therapies in Beagle dogs using 3D imaging techniques.
- Eleven male Beagle dogs were divided into four groups and underwent treatment with various appliances, followed by digital imaging to assess changes in the facial skeleton and teeth at different time points.
- Results showed that the implanted functional appliance significantly promoted mandibular growth while minimizing unwanted tooth movement compared to other methods.
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- The study aimed to assess how stable and reproducible the natural head position (NHP) is in adolescents with different facial types, using cephalometric measurements from 30 males and 30 females taken over several years.
- Results showed that NHP variability was high in younger children (6-9 years), but this variability decreased as they aged (9-18 years), revealing a coefficient of reliability between 76% to 97% and smaller standard deviations over the years.
- Different facial types displayed varying NHP angles, with the LFT having larger angles compared to AFT and HFT, but no significant differences were noted in their change over time, indicating time-specific considerations