Chronic kidney disease(CKD)is a recognized global public health burden affecting over 15%of the general population[1].By 2040,CKD is expected to become the fifth-leading cause of death in the world[2].The neutrophil-t...Chronic kidney disease(CKD)is a recognized global public health burden affecting over 15%of the general population[1].By 2040,CKD is expected to become the fifth-leading cause of death in the world[2].The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio(NLR)indicates local or systemic inflammation status.The NLR has been demonstrated to exhibit predictive value in various pathological conditions,including—but not limited to—pancreatic cancer,as well as macrovascular and microvascular diseases,and sepsis[3,4].展开更多
This study examined the impact of broadband infrastructure on household consumption inequality in China.Using panel data from 2012 to 2018 and employing a staggered difference-in-differences design,it found that the B...This study examined the impact of broadband infrastructure on household consumption inequality in China.Using panel data from 2012 to 2018 and employing a staggered difference-in-differences design,it found that the Broadband China program reduced relative consumption deprivation.The effect was driven primarily by increases in household income and social connections.Reductions in inequality were more pronounced in rural and inland areas,among younger households,and in regions with higher market segmentation.By contrast,an earlier policy that improved Internet speed without expanding access was associated with increased inequality.The findings suggest that digital infrastructure can shape the distributional effects of growth by improving access fordisadvantaged groups.展开更多
基金supported by the Hunan Province Key Field R&D Program(Grant no.2020SK2097)Key Research and Development Project of Hunan Province(Grant no.2020SK2089)+1 种基金the Wisdom Accumulation and Talent Cultivation Project of the Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University(Grant no.YX202212)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Central South University(Grant No.2023ZZTS0839).
文摘Chronic kidney disease(CKD)is a recognized global public health burden affecting over 15%of the general population[1].By 2040,CKD is expected to become the fifth-leading cause of death in the world[2].The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio(NLR)indicates local or systemic inflammation status.The NLR has been demonstrated to exhibit predictive value in various pathological conditions,including—but not limited to—pancreatic cancer,as well as macrovascular and microvascular diseases,and sepsis[3,4].
基金support from the National Social Science Fund of China(Nos.21BTJ037 and 24&ZD286).
文摘This study examined the impact of broadband infrastructure on household consumption inequality in China.Using panel data from 2012 to 2018 and employing a staggered difference-in-differences design,it found that the Broadband China program reduced relative consumption deprivation.The effect was driven primarily by increases in household income and social connections.Reductions in inequality were more pronounced in rural and inland areas,among younger households,and in regions with higher market segmentation.By contrast,an earlier policy that improved Internet speed without expanding access was associated with increased inequality.The findings suggest that digital infrastructure can shape the distributional effects of growth by improving access fordisadvantaged groups.
