Publications by authors named "Ya-Ting Yang"

Purpose: This review provides guidance and ideas for researchers through a comprehensive and comparative analysis of the present state, trends, and hotspots in the epiphyseal injury literature in the last 2 decades.

Methods: We searched the Web of Science core database to explore the epiphyseal injury literature from January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2022. (1) Search parameters: #1.

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Background/purpose: With advancements in digital technology, fully digital workflow for complete denture fabrication using 3D-printed denture base resin (DBR) has gained increasing clinical acceptance in recent years. However, the surface characteristics, biocompatibility, and biofilm formation of 3D-printed DBR materials remain insufficiently understood. Therefore, in this study, we investigated and analyzed these aspects.

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The aim of this study was to understand the soil health status of non-grain cultivated land in Ningbo, identify the main obstacle factors of non-grain cultivated land, explore the effect of non-grain on soil quality, and construct a comprehensive soil health evaluation system of non-grain cultivated land in Ningbo. Taking the soil of control cultivated land and typical non-grain cultivated land in Ningbo as the research object, 268 surface soil samples of 0-20 cm were collected under the utilization of control cultivated land, orchards, and nursery-grown plants. The 22 indexes of soil physics, chemistry, biology, and heavy metals were determined; the minimum data set was constructed by using principal component analysis, correlation analysis, and Norm value; and the soil health evaluation system in Ningbo was constructed using the soil quality index area method and soil sensitivity-resistance method, combined with soil multifunctionality to judge the quality of non-grain cultivated land in Ningbo.

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Introduction: Keloids are benign fibroproliferative disorders characterized by excessive collagen deposition and inflammation that extend beyond the original wound boundaries. IL-33 is an alarmin cytokine released upon cellular damage or stress. Dysregulation of IL-33 in epidermal keratinocytes compromises the skin barrier and triggers chronic inflammation.

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ObjectivesAntibiotics are effective in treating bacterial infections, but they carry the risks of antimicrobial resistance and effectiveness loss. This study aimed to assess whether antibiotics for common infections are prescribed in a risk-based manner and how this changed during the COVID-19 pandemic.DesignCohort study of common infections and antibiotic prescribing.

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: Histiocytic sarcoma (HS) is a highly aggressive malignancy characterized by the excessive proliferation of histiocytes in dogs and humans. A subset of dog breeds, including the Bernese Mountain Dog (BMD), show a remarkably high prevalence of HS. Previous work by us and others has identified somatic driver mutations of HS in the and genes that activate the MAPK pathway in about 60% of canine HS.

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Oysters are one of the largest marine shellfish species worldwide. However, oyster shells are treated as waste, accumulating on coastal shores and seriously polluting the ecosystem. In this study, a composite microbial agent was developed using calcined oyster shell powder, Beauveria bassiana spore powder, and ecological chitosan.

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Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a multifaceted global challenge, partly driven by inappropriate antibiotic prescribing. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on treatment of common infections, develop risk prediction models and examine the effects of antibiotics on infection-related hospital admissions.

Methods: With the approval of NHS England, we accessed electronic health records from The Phoenix Partnership (TPP) through OpenSAFELY platform.

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  • Astringent seeds from Chinese fir are recognized as abortive seeds, with unclear causes, prompting a study on their potential to reduce aluminum ion toxicity.
  • The study treated seeds and seedlings with low and high concentrations of astringent seed water extracts under aluminum stress, finding that low concentration extract significantly improved seed germination and seedling growth.
  • Results showed a 36.95% increase in root elongation and reduced aluminum accumulation at root tips, while high concentrations failed to provide similar benefits, suggesting a potential environmental advantage for seeds in proximity to astringent seeds.
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Histiocytic sarcoma (HS) is a rare and highly aggressive cancer in humans and dogs. In dogs, it has a high prevalence in certain breeds, such as Bernese mountain dogs (BMDs) and flat-coated retrievers. Hemophagocytic histiocytic sarcoma (HHS) is a unique form of HS that presents with erythrophagocytosis.

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Previous studies have demonstrated the association between antibiotic use and severe COVID-19 outcomes. This study aimed to explore detailed antibiotic exposure characteristics among COVID-19 patients. Using the OpenSAFELY platform, which integrates extensive health data and covers 40% of the population in England, the study analysed 3.

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  • - Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a rare, rapidly progressing neurodegenerative disease characterized by the presence of alpha-synuclein inclusions and results in severe brain damage, including demyelination and inflammation.
  • - Researchers used a modified AAV to study the role of CD8+ T cells in MSA by creating a mouse model, revealing significant infiltration of these cells into the striatum after inducing MSA-related pathology.
  • - Findings showed that while CD8+ T cells do not drive MSA progression, they play a role in modulating neuroinflammation and demyelination, which alters disease responses.
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Background: Children with dental caries are treated with stainless steel metal crowns (SSC), but the aesthetics and precision still need to be improved. Currently, both 3D-printed resin crowns (PRC) and computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacture (CAD/CAM) resin crowns (CRC) meet the clinical requirements for crown applications in terms of strength, production time, cost, and aesthetics.

Aim: This study replaced SSC with customized resin crowns by 3D printing and CAD/CAM.

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Objective: This review provides guidance and ideas for researchers through a comprehensive and comparative analysis of the present state, trends, and hotspots in the pediatric fracture literature over the past 6 years.

Methods: We used Citespace 6.1.

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UB-612 pan-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccine targets the monomeric Spike S1-receptor binding domain (RBD) subunit protein along with five sequence-conserved T cell epitopes found on Spike S2 and non-Spike M and N proteins. UB-612 vaccination safely induces potent, broad, and long-lasting immunity against SARS-CoV-2. A phase-2 trial-extended observational study during the Omicron BA.

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  • Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a rare and fatal neurodegenerative disorder characterized by abnormal alpha-synuclein inclusions in brain cells called oligodendrocytes.
  • Recent research using a rodent model of MSA has shown that CD4+ T cells contribute to neuroinflammation and damage to the myelin sheath, although the exact mechanisms are not fully understood.
  • This study reveals that the pro-inflammatory cytokine interferon gamma (IFNγ) produced by CD4+ T cells is a key driver of neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration in MSA, suggesting that targeting IFNγ could lead to new therapeutic strategies.
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Despite the advancements in treatments for other cancers, the outcomes for osteosarcoma (OSA) patients have not improved in the past forty years, especially in metastatic patients. Moreover, the major cause of death in OSA patients is due to metastatic lesions. In the current study, we report on the establishment of three cell lines derived from metastatic canine OSA patients and their transcriptome as compared to normal canine osteoblasts.

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Coix seed is a dry and mature seed of in the Gramineae family. Coix seed has a sweet, light taste, and a cool nature. Coix seed enters the spleen, stomach, and lung meridians.

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  • - Cancer, particularly gastrointestinal cancer, poses a significant threat to human health, with rising rates of both occurrence and death, despite existing treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy which often have severe side effects.
  • - Traditional Chinese medicine suggests that certain foods, like ginger, can also play a role in disease prevention and treatment, offering benefits similar to those of medicinal herbs with fewer adverse effects.
  • - This study aims to explore how ginger's key components can work against digestive tract cancers, examining their mechanisms and potential uses in clinical settings.
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Nuclear fission reactions can release massive amounts of energy accompanied by neutrons and γ photons, which create a mixed radiation field and enable a series of reactions in nuclear reactors. This study demonstrates a one-pot/one-step approach to synthesizing radioactive gold nanoparticles (RGNP) without using radioactive precursors and reducing agents. Trivalent gold ions are reduced into gold nanoparticles (8.

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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a multisystem disorder with characteristics of a chronic inflammatory disease. To develop effective immunomodulatory interventions to combat PD, we need to think innovatively about the implications of orchestrated central and peripheral innate and adaptive immune responses that occur as the disease begins and progresses.

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Background: There is concern that the COVID-19 pandemic altered the management of common infections in primary care. This study aimed to evaluate infection-coded consultation rates and antibiotic use during the pandemic and how any change may have affected clinical outcomes.

Methods: With the approval of NHS England, a retrospective cohort study using the OpenSAFELY platform analysed routinely collected electronic health data from GP practices in England between January 2019 and December 2021.

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  • Gastric cancer (GC) is a highly aggressive form of cancer with limited effective treatment options, prompting research into alternative therapies like dehydroandrographolide (DA).
  • Studies identified 293 DA target genes, 11,366 GC-related genes, and 3,184 differentially expressed genes (DEGs), revealing common pathways related to cancer, apoptosis, and cell adhesion.
  • Molecular docking indicated that 8 hub target genes displayed strong affinity for DA, suggesting that DA may inhibit GC metastasis by regulating these specific genes, which play a critical role in cancer progression.
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