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    A simplified iterative approach for testing the pulse derailment of light rail vehicles across a viaduct to near-fault earthquake scenarios
    SAGE Publications ; 2021
    In:  Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit Vol. 235, No. 9 ( 2021-10), p. 1172-1188
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    In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit, SAGE Publications, Vol. 235, No. 9 ( 2021-10), p. 1172-1188
    Abstract: Near-fault (NF) earthquakes cause severe bridge damage, particularly urban bridges subjected to light rail transit (LRT), which could affect the safety of the light rail transit vehicle (“light rail vehicle” or “LRV” for short). Now when a variety of studies on the fault fracture effect on the working protection of LRVs are available for the study of cars subjected to far-reaching soil motion (FFGMs), further examination is appropriate. For the first time, this paper introduced the LRV derailment mechanism caused by pulse-type near-fault ground motions (NFGMs), suggesting the concept of pulse derailment. The effects of near-fault ground motions (NFGMs) are included in an available numerical process developed for the LRV analysis of the VBI system. A simplified iterative algorithm is proposed to assess the stability and nonlinear seismic response of an LRV-reinforced concrete (RC) viaduct (LRVBRCV) system to a long-period NFGMs using the dynamic substructure method (DSM). Furthermore, a computer simulation software was developed to compute the nonlinear seismic responses of the VBI system to pulse-type NFGMs, non-pulse-type NFGMs, and FFGMs named Dynamic Interaction Analysis for Light-Rail-Vehicle Bridge System (DIALRVBS). The nonlinear bridge seismic reaction determines the impact of pulses on lateral peak earth acceleration (Ap) and lateral peak land (Vp) ratios. The analysis results quantify the effects of pulse-type NFGMs seismic responses on the LRV operations' safety. In contrast with the pulse-type non-pulse NFGMs and FFGMs, this article's research shows that pulse-type NFGM derail trains primarily via the transverse velocity pulse effect. Hence, this study's results and the proposed method can improve the LRT bridges' seismic designs.
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    ISSN: 0954-4097 , 2041-3017
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1177/0954409720987410
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2021
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    Serum proteomic analysis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigens for discriminating active tuberculosis from latent infection
    SAGE Publications ; 2020
    In:  Journal of International Medical Research Vol. 48, No. 3 ( 2020-03), p. 030006052091004-
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    In: Journal of International Medical Research, SAGE Publications, Vol. 48, No. 3 ( 2020-03), p. 030006052091004-
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0300-0605 , 1473-2300
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1177/0300060520910042
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2020
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    Clinical outcomes and survival analysis in patients with psycho-cardiological disease: a retrospective analysis of 132 cases
    SAGE Publications ; 2021
    In:  Journal of International Medical Research Vol. 49, No. 3 ( 2021-03), p. 030006052199098-
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    In: Journal of International Medical Research, SAGE Publications, Vol. 49, No. 3 ( 2021-03), p. 030006052199098-
    Abstract: The deleterious effects of psychological problems on coronary heart disease (CHD) are not satisfactorily explained. We explored influential factors associated with mortality in psycho-cardiological disease in a Chinese sample. Methods Of 7460 cardiac patients, we selected 132 patients with CHD and mental illness. Follow-up was conducted via telephone. We analyzed clinical characteristics, clinical outcomes, and survival. Results The clinical detection rate of psycho-cardiological disease in the overall patient population was 1.8%. Of these, 113 patients completed follow-up; 18 died owing to cardiovascular diseases during follow-up. Kaplan–Meier analysis showed dysphagia, limb function, self-care ability, percutaneous coronary intervention, low-density lipoprotein, total cholesterol, pro-brain natriuretic peptide and high-sensitivity (hs) troponin T had significant associations with cumulative survival. Cox regression analysis showed total cholesterol (hazard ratio [HR]: 2.765, 95% confidence interval [CI] : 1.001–7.641), hs troponin T (HR: 4.668, 95% CI: 1.293–16.854), and percutaneous coronary intervention (HR: 3.619, 95% CI: 1.383–9.474) were independently associated with cumulative survival. Conclusions The clinical detection rate of psycho-cardiological disease was far lower than expected. Normal total cholesterol and hs troponin T were associated with reduced cardiovascular disease mortality over 2 years. Percutaneous coronary intervention is a prognostic risk factor in patients with psycho-cardiological disease.
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    ISSN: 0300-0605 , 1473-2300
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1177/0300060521990984
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2021
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    An Energy-Efficient and Relay Hop Bounded Mobile Data Gathering Algorithm in Wireless Sensor Networks
    SAGE Publications ; 2015
    In:  International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks Vol. 11, No. 5 ( 2015-05-01), p. 680301-
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    In: International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks, SAGE Publications, Vol. 11, No. 5 ( 2015-05-01), p. 680301-
    Abstract: Recent studies reveal that great benefit can be achieved by employing mobile collectors to gather data in wireless sensor networks. Since the mobile collector can traverse the transmission range of each sensor, the energy of nodes may be saved near maximally. However, for directly receiving data packet from every node, the length of mobile collector route should be very long. Hence it may significantly increase the data gathering latency. To solve this problem, several algorithms have been proposed. One of them called BRH-MDG found that data gathering latency can be effectively shortened by performing proper local aggregation via multihop transmissions and then uploading the aggregated data to the mobile collector. But, the BRH-MDG algorithm did not carefully analyze and optimize the energy consumption of the entire network. In this paper, we propose a mathematical model for the energy consumption of the LNs and present a new algorithm called EEBRHM. The simulation results show that under the premise of bounded relay hop, compared with BRH-MDG, EEBRHM can prolong the networks lifetime by 730%.
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    ISSN: 1550-1477 , 1550-1477
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1155/2015/680301
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2015
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    Persistent lymphopenia after diagnosis of COVID-19 predicts acute respiratory distress syndrome: A retrospective cohort study
    SAGE Publications ; 2021
    In:  European Journal of Inflammation Vol. 19 ( 2021-01), p. 205873922110368-
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    In: European Journal of Inflammation, SAGE Publications, Vol. 19 ( 2021-01), p. 205873922110368-
    Abstract: Lymphopenia is a marker of immunosuppression after severe coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) which is characterized by acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). This study aimed to evaluate the relationships between persistent lymphopenia and ARDS. Methods A retrospective cohort study of 125 patients with COVID-19 admitted to government-designated treatment center between 14 January 2020, and 20 March 2020 was conducted. We recorded all complete blood cell counts during the day 0th, 3rd, and 7th following the diagnosis of COVID-19. Patients were grouped based on the depression of the lymphocyte cell count, their return, or their failure to normal. The primary outcome was the occurrence of ARDS, and secondary outcomes included developing vital organ dysfunction and hospital lengths of stay. Results 17.6% (22/125) patients developed ARDS. The lymphocyte counts with ARDS and non-ARDS were 0.94 × 109/L, 1.20 × 10 9 /L at admission, respectively ( p = 0.02). On the 3rd and 7th day, the median of lymphocyte count in ARDS was significantly lower than that of non-ARDS. Multivariable logistic regression, which was adjusting for potentially confounding factors (including age, comorbidities, and APACHE II score), showed that persistent lymphopenia within the 7th day was independently associated with ARDS (OR, 3.94 [95% CI, 1.26–12.33, p = 0.018). Further, patients with persistent lymphopenia had longer hospital lengths of stay ( p 〈 0.001). Conclusion The results showed persistent lymphopenia predicted ARDS after COVID-19. Further studies are needed to investigate whether immunostimulation of lymphocytes within 1 week can reduce ARDS occurrence in patients with COVID-19.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2058-7392 , 2058-7392
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1177/20587392211036825
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2021
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    A Home-Based Program Using Patterned Sensory Enhancement Improves Resistance Exercise Effects for Children With Cerebral Palsy : A Randomized Controlled Trial
    SAGE Publications ; 2013
    In:  Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair Vol. 27, No. 8 ( 2013-10), p. 684-694
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    In: Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, SAGE Publications, Vol. 27, No. 8 ( 2013-10), p. 684-694
    Abstract: Background. Neurologic music therapy has demonstrated improved walking performance in persons with neurologic disease; however, little evidence supports the use of music with functional resistance exercise to improve motor capacity and daily functions for children with cerebral palsy. Objective. To investigate the effect of additional patterned sensory enhancement (PSE) music combined with exercise for children with spastic diplegia. Methods. An assessor-blind, randomized controlled trial with 6- and 12-week follow-ups was carried out. Thirty-six children with spastic diplegia, aged 5 to 13 years, were assigned to a PSE group (n = 18) or a no-music group (n = 18). Both groups received 6-week, home-based, loaded sit-to-stand exercise, but only the PSE group exercised with prerecorded PSE music. The primary outcome was Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM). Secondary outcomes included Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) mobility and self-care domains, 1-repetition maximum of sit-to-stand, and walking speeds. Results. Three children did not complete the program. Intention-to-treat analysis showed both groups improved in GMFM D, E, and Goal dimensions; Functional Skills Scales of PEDI mobility domain; and 1-repetition maximum of sit-to-stand at posttest and follow-ups ( P ≤ .005). The PSE group improved significantly greater than the no-music group in the GMFM D and Goal dimensions ( P 〈 .005) after training, and the improvement persisted for at least 6 or 12 weeks ( P ≤ .013). No significant improvements in the rest PEDI scales and walking speeds were found. Conclusions. Adding neurologic music therapy to functional resistance exercise could induce greater improvements in gross motor capacity for children with cerebral palsy.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1545-9683 , 1552-6844
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1177/1545968313491001
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2013
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    Preliminary study on Emodin alleviating alpha-naphthylisothiocyanate-induced intrahepatic cholestasis by regulation of liver farnesoid X receptor pathway
    SAGE Publications ; 2016
    In:  International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology Vol. 29, No. 4 ( 2016-12), p. 805-811
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    In: International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology, SAGE Publications, Vol. 29, No. 4 ( 2016-12), p. 805-811
    Abstract: The aim of this study is to investigate Emodin on alleviating intrahepatic cholestasis by regulation of liver farnesoid X receptor (FXR) pathway. Cell and animal models of intrahepatic cholestatis were established. Biochemical tests and histomorphology were performed. The messenger RNA (mRNA) and protein expression of FXR, small heterodimer partner (SHP), uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase 2 family polypeptide B4 (UGT2B4), and bile salt export pump (BSEP) was detected. As a result, compared with the model group, the serum levels of biochemical test were significantly lower in the Emodin group ( P 〈 0.01). The histopathological changes were remitted significantly by Emodin treatment. In the model group, the mRNA and protein expression of FXR, SHP, UGT2B4, and BSEP was significantly lower than in the normal group in cell models ( P 〈 0.05). With Emodin intervention, the expression of FXR, SHP, UGT2B4, and BSEP was notably increased ( P 〈 0.05). In conclusion, Emodin plays a protective role in intrahepatic cholestasis by promoting FXR signal pathways.
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    ISSN: 2058-7384 , 2058-7384
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1177/0394632016672218
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2016
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    Effect of Teach-back and Douyin platform short video health education in women receiving infertility treatment
    SAGE Publications ; 2023
    In:  DIGITAL HEALTH Vol. 9 ( 2023-01)
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    In: DIGITAL HEALTH, SAGE Publications, Vol. 9 ( 2023-01)
    Abstract: To evaluate the effect of intervention by Teach-back and Douyin platform short video health education on stigma, reproductive quality of life, family intimacy and family adaptability in women receiving infertility treatment. Methods This study is a quasi-experimental study. The intervention period is 6 weeks, and the study was implemented between January 2022 and August 2022. A total of 80 women (40 in the control group and 40 in the observation group) receiving infertility treatment were included in the study. The control group was given routine health education intervention, and the observation group was given Teach-back and Douyin platform short video health education on the basis of routine health education. The Chinese version of the Infertility Stigma Scale, the Infertility Quality of Life Questionnaire and the Family Intimacy and Adaptability Scale were used to evaluate the effects before and after the intervention. Results After the intervention, the total score of stigma in the observation group was significantly lower and lower than that of the control group ( P  〈  0.05) and the total score of reproductive quality of life in the observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group ( P  〈  0.05). The dissatisfaction score of family intimacy in the observation group was significantly lower than that of the control group ( P  〈  0.05), and the dissatisfaction score of family adaptability in the observation group was significantly lower than that of the control group ( P  〈  0.05). Conclusion Teach-back and Douyin platform short video health education can reduce the stigma in women receiving infertility treatment and improve their reproductive quality of life, family intimacy and family adaptability.
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    ISSN: 2055-2076 , 2055-2076
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1177/20552076231203560
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2023
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    A comparison and review of three sets of classification criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus for distinguishing systemic lupus erythematosus from pure mucocutaneous manifestations in the lupus disease spectrum
    SAGE Publications ; 2020
    In:  Lupus Vol. 29, No. 14 ( 2020-12), p. 1854-1865
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    In: Lupus, SAGE Publications, Vol. 29, No. 14 ( 2020-12), p. 1854-1865
    Abstract: Although the original purpose of the systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) classification criteria was to distinguish SLE from other mimic diseases, and to facilitate sample selection in scientific research, they have become widely used as diagnostic criteria in clinical situations. It is not known yet if regarding classification criteria as diagnostic criteria, what problems might be encountered? This is the first study comparing the three sets of classification criteria for SLE, the 1997 American College of Rheumatology (ACR’97), 2012 Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics (SLICC’12) and 2019 European League Against Rheumatism/American College of Rheumatology (EULAR/ACR’19), for their ability to distinguish patients with SLE from patients with pure mucocutaneous manifestations (isolated cutaneous lupus erythematosus without internal disease, i-CLE) in the lupus disease spectrum. 1,865 patients with SLE and 232 patients with i-CLE were recruited from a multicenter study. We found that, due to low specificity, none of the three criteria are adept at distinguishing patients with SLE from patients with i-CLE. SLICC’12 performed best among the original three criteria, but if a positive ANA was removed as an entry criterion, EULAR/ACR’19 would performed better. A review of previous studies that compared the three sets of criteria was presented in this work.
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    ISSN: 0961-2033 , 1477-0962
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1177/0961203320959716
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    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2020
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    Preprocedural High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein Predicts Contrast-Induced Nephropathy and Long-Term Outcome After Coronary Angiography
    SAGE Publications ; 2017
    In:  Angiology Vol. 68, No. 7 ( 2017-08), p. 614-620
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    In: Angiology, SAGE Publications, Vol. 68, No. 7 ( 2017-08), p. 614-620
    Abstract: We investigated whether high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) levels were associated with contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) and long-term mortality after coronary angiography (CAG). Patients (N = 2133) undergoing CAG with preprocedural hsCRP were consecutively enrolled. High-sensitivity C-reactive protein was measured before angiography. Median follow-up was 2.3 years. The overall incidence of CIN was 2.77% (59 of 2133). There was a positive trend of hsCRP quartiles (Q) with rates of CIN: 0.9% for Q1 ( 〈 1.6 mg/L), 0.9% for Q2 (1.6-3.9 mg/L), 2.4% for Q3 (4.0-11.3mg/L), and 6.8% for Q4 ( 〉 11.3 mg/L; P 〈 .05). The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis showed that the cutoff point of hsCRP was 7.3 mg/L for predicting CIN with a 72.7% sensitivity and a 67.0% specificity (area under the curve [AUC] = 0.742, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.672-0.810; P 〈 .05). The predictive value of hsCRP was similar to the Mehran score for CIN (AUC hsCRP = 0.742 vs AUC Mehran = 0.801; P = .228). After adjustment for other potential risk factors, hsCRP 〉 7.3 mg/L still was an independent predictor of CIN (odds ratio [OR] = 2.83, 95% CI: 1.44-5.58; P = .003). Furthermore, hsCRP 〉 7.3 mg/L was associated with higher mortality (OR = 2.04, 95% CI: 1.30-3.19; P = .002).
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    ISSN: 0003-3197 , 1940-1574
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1177/0003319716674623
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2017
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