The premature ejaculation diagnostic tool （PEDT） is a brief diagnostic measure to assess premature ejaculation （PE）. However, there is insufficient evidence regarding its validity in the new evidence-based-defined...The premature ejaculation diagnostic tool （PEDT） is a brief diagnostic measure to assess premature ejaculation （PE）. However, there is insufficient evidence regarding its validity in the new evidence-based-defined PE. This study was performed to evaluate the validity of PEDT and its association with IIEF-15 in different types of evidence-based-defined PE. From June 2015 to January 2016, a total of 260 men complaining of PE and defined as lifelong PE （LPE）/acquired PE （APE） according to the evidence-based definition from Andrology Clinic of the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, along with 104 male healthy controls without PE from a medical examination center, were enrolled in this study. All individuals completed questionnaires including demographics, medical and sexual history, as well as PEDT and IIEF-15. After statistical analysis, it was found that men with PE reported higher PEDT scores （14.28 ± 3.05） and lower IIEF-15 （41.26 ± 8.20） than men without PE （PEDT： 5.32 ± 3.42, IIEF-15：52.66 ± 6.86, P 〈 0.001 for both）. It was suggested that a score of 〉9 indicated PE in both LPE and APE by sensitivity and specificity analyses （sensitivity： 0.875, 0.913; specificity： 0.865, 0.865, respectively）. In addition, IIEF-15 were higher in men with LPE （42.64 ± 8.11） than APE （39.43 ± 7.84, P 〈 0.001）. After adjusting for age, IIEF-15 was negatively related to PEDT in men with LPE （adjust r = -0.225, P 〈 0.001） and APE （adjust r = -0.378, P 〈 0.001）. In this study, we concluded that PEDT was valid in the diagnosis of evidenced-based-defined PE. Furthermore, IIEF-15 was negatively related to PEDT in men with different types of PE.展开更多
Currently,single atom(SA),quantum dots(QDs)and heterogeneous interfaces have been extensively em-ployed for the design of nov-el catalysts for overall water splitting.However,there are still few literatures about the ...Currently,single atom(SA),quantum dots(QDs)and heterogeneous interfaces have been extensively em-ployed for the design of nov-el catalysts for overall water splitting.However,there are still few literatures about the hydrogen(HER)and oxygen(OER)evolution perfor-mances for three different morphologies of the same metal loaded on MXenes substrates.Herein,the HER and OER per-formances of Mo_(2)CO_(2)modified by transition metals(TM,TM=Fe,Co,and Ni)with differ-ent SA loading(STM/Mo_(2)CO_(2)),QDs(QTM/Mo_(2)CO_(2))and heterogeneous interface(ITM/Mo_(2)CO_(2)),and TM loading and N3(TMN_(3)/Mo_(2)CO_(2))or N4 doping co-modification(TMN4/Mo_(2)CO_(2))are investigated by density functional theory(DFT)calculations.The re-sults show that the HER and OER performances of STM/Mo_(2)CO_(2)are better than those of ITM/Mo_(2)CO_(2)and QTM/Mo_(2)CO_(2).Especially,SNi/Mo_(2)CO_(2)exhibits the best HER and OER properties among the studied structures,with the correspondingΔGH*andηOER of−0.04 eV and 0.53 V,respectively.It is noteworthy that theΔGH*absolute value,ηOER,work function(Φ)and TM valence charges are significantly correlated,whereΔGH*absolute value,ηOER,andΦall present an increase trend following the order of STM/Mo_(2)CO_(2),ITM/Mo_(2)CO_(2),and QTM/Mo_(2)CO_(2),whereas TM valence charges exhibit a decrease trend with the above order.Furthermore,integral crystal orbital Hamilton population(ICOHP)results indicate that the more negative the ICOHP,the stronger bonding strength between TM and H atoms,and the better the corresponding HER performance in STM/Mo_(2)CO_(2).Campared with SNi/Mo_(2)CO_(2),Ni loading and N3 doping co-modification Mo_(2)CO_(2)(NiN_(3)/Mo_(2)CO_(2))shows better HER(ΔGH*=−0.01 eV)and OER catalytic activities(ηOER=0.36 V).Molecular dynamics simula-tions results indicate that most of the modified systems are stable at reaction temperature.In summary,NiN_(3)/Mo_(2)CO_(2)can be used as an efficient electrocatalyst for overall water splitting.展开更多
Erectile dysfunction(ED)is prevalent among men,but its relationship with dietary habits is uncertain.The aim of our study was to assess whether dietary patterns enhance erectile function by reviewing the literature pu...Erectile dysfunction(ED)is prevalent among men,but its relationship with dietary habits is uncertain.The aim of our study was to assess whether dietary patterns enhance erectile function by reviewing the literature published before August 1,2022,via PubMed,Web of Science,and EMBASE databases.The data compiled included author details;publication dates,countries,treatments,patient numbers,ages,follow-ups,and clinical trial outcomes,such as ED cases,odds ratios(ORs),confidence intervals(CIs),and International Index of Erectile Function-5(IIEF-5)scores with means and standard deviations.An analysis of 14 studies with 27389 participants revealed that plant-based diets(OR=0.71,95%CI:0.66-0.75;P<0.00001),low-fat diets(OR=0.27,95%CI:0.13-0.53;P=0.0002),and alternative diets such as intermittent fasting and organic diets(OR=0.54,95%CI:0.36-0.80;P=0.002)significantly reduced ED risk.High-protein low-fat diets(hazard ratio[HR]=1.38,95%CI:1.12-1.64;P<0.00001)and high-carb low-fat diets(HR=0.79,95%CI:0.55-1.04;P<0.00001)improved IIEF-5 scores.Combined diet and exercise interventions decreased the likelihood of ED(OR=0.49,95%CI:0.28-0.85;P=0.01)and increased the IIEF-5 score(OR=3.40,95%CI:1.69-5.11;P<0.0001).Diets abundant in fruits and vegetables(OR=0.97,95%CI:0.96-0.98;P<0.00001)and nuts(OR=0.54,95%CI:0.37-0.80;P=0.002)were also correlated with lower ED risk.Our meta-analysis underscores a strong dietary-ED association,suggesting that low-fat/Mediterranean diets rich in produce and nuts could benefit ED management.展开更多
Most studies addressing the specificity of meridians and acupuncture points have focused mainly on the different neural effects of acupuncture at different points in healthy individuals. This study examined the effect...Most studies addressing the specificity of meridians and acupuncture points have focused mainly on the different neural effects of acupuncture at different points in healthy individuals. This study examined the effects of acupuncture on brain function in a pathological context. Sixteen patients with ischemic stroke were randomly assigned to true point group （true acupuncture at right Waiguan （SJ5）） and sham point group （sham acupuncture）. Results of functional magnetic resonance imaging revealed activation in right parietal lobe （Brodmann areas 7 and 19）, the right temporal lobe （Brodmann area 39）, the right limbic lobe （Brodmann area 23） and bilateral oc-cipital lobes （Brodmann area 18）. Furthermore, inhibition of bilateral frontal lobes （Brodmann area 4, 6, and 45）, right parietal lobe （Brodmann areas 1 and 5） and left temporal lobe （Brodmann area 21 ） were observed in the true point group. Activation in the precuneus of right parietal lobe （Brodmann area 7） and inhibition of the left superior frontal gyrus （Brodmann area 10） was observed in the sham group. Compared with sham acupuncture, acupuncture at Waiguan in stroke patients inhibited Brodmann area 5 on the healthy side. Results indicated that the altered specificity of sensation-associated cortex （Brodmann area 5） is possibly associated with a central mechanism of acupuncture at Waiguan for stroke patients.展开更多
文摘The premature ejaculation diagnostic tool （PEDT） is a brief diagnostic measure to assess premature ejaculation （PE）. However, there is insufficient evidence regarding its validity in the new evidence-based-defined PE. This study was performed to evaluate the validity of PEDT and its association with IIEF-15 in different types of evidence-based-defined PE. From June 2015 to January 2016, a total of 260 men complaining of PE and defined as lifelong PE （LPE）/acquired PE （APE） according to the evidence-based definition from Andrology Clinic of the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, along with 104 male healthy controls without PE from a medical examination center, were enrolled in this study. All individuals completed questionnaires including demographics, medical and sexual history, as well as PEDT and IIEF-15. After statistical analysis, it was found that men with PE reported higher PEDT scores （14.28 ± 3.05） and lower IIEF-15 （41.26 ± 8.20） than men without PE （PEDT： 5.32 ± 3.42, IIEF-15：52.66 ± 6.86, P 〈 0.001 for both）. It was suggested that a score of 〉9 indicated PE in both LPE and APE by sensitivity and specificity analyses （sensitivity： 0.875, 0.913; specificity： 0.865, 0.865, respectively）. In addition, IIEF-15 were higher in men with LPE （42.64 ± 8.11） than APE （39.43 ± 7.84, P 〈 0.001）. After adjusting for age, IIEF-15 was negatively related to PEDT in men with LPE （adjust r = -0.225, P 〈 0.001） and APE （adjust r = -0.378, P 〈 0.001）. In this study, we concluded that PEDT was valid in the diagnosis of evidenced-based-defined PE. Furthermore, IIEF-15 was negatively related to PEDT in men with different types of PE.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51971002)National Natural Science Foundation of Anhui,China(No.2108085QE188)Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Provincial Education Department(No.KJ2021A0361)。
文摘Currently,single atom(SA),quantum dots(QDs)and heterogeneous interfaces have been extensively em-ployed for the design of nov-el catalysts for overall water splitting.However,there are still few literatures about the hydrogen(HER)and oxygen(OER)evolution perfor-mances for three different morphologies of the same metal loaded on MXenes substrates.Herein,the HER and OER per-formances of Mo_(2)CO_(2)modified by transition metals(TM,TM=Fe,Co,and Ni)with differ-ent SA loading(STM/Mo_(2)CO_(2)),QDs(QTM/Mo_(2)CO_(2))and heterogeneous interface(ITM/Mo_(2)CO_(2)),and TM loading and N3(TMN_(3)/Mo_(2)CO_(2))or N4 doping co-modification(TMN4/Mo_(2)CO_(2))are investigated by density functional theory(DFT)calculations.The re-sults show that the HER and OER performances of STM/Mo_(2)CO_(2)are better than those of ITM/Mo_(2)CO_(2)and QTM/Mo_(2)CO_(2).Especially,SNi/Mo_(2)CO_(2)exhibits the best HER and OER properties among the studied structures,with the correspondingΔGH*andηOER of−0.04 eV and 0.53 V,respectively.It is noteworthy that theΔGH*absolute value,ηOER,work function(Φ)and TM valence charges are significantly correlated,whereΔGH*absolute value,ηOER,andΦall present an increase trend following the order of STM/Mo_(2)CO_(2),ITM/Mo_(2)CO_(2),and QTM/Mo_(2)CO_(2),whereas TM valence charges exhibit a decrease trend with the above order.Furthermore,integral crystal orbital Hamilton population(ICOHP)results indicate that the more negative the ICOHP,the stronger bonding strength between TM and H atoms,and the better the corresponding HER performance in STM/Mo_(2)CO_(2).Campared with SNi/Mo_(2)CO_(2),Ni loading and N3 doping co-modification Mo_(2)CO_(2)(NiN_(3)/Mo_(2)CO_(2))shows better HER(ΔGH*=−0.01 eV)and OER catalytic activities(ηOER=0.36 V).Molecular dynamics simula-tions results indicate that most of the modified systems are stable at reaction temperature.In summary,NiN_(3)/Mo_(2)CO_(2)can be used as an efficient electrocatalyst for overall water splitting.
基金supported by the grant from National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant No.81602236).
文摘Erectile dysfunction(ED)is prevalent among men,but its relationship with dietary habits is uncertain.The aim of our study was to assess whether dietary patterns enhance erectile function by reviewing the literature published before August 1,2022,via PubMed,Web of Science,and EMBASE databases.The data compiled included author details;publication dates,countries,treatments,patient numbers,ages,follow-ups,and clinical trial outcomes,such as ED cases,odds ratios(ORs),confidence intervals(CIs),and International Index of Erectile Function-5(IIEF-5)scores with means and standard deviations.An analysis of 14 studies with 27389 participants revealed that plant-based diets(OR=0.71,95%CI:0.66-0.75;P<0.00001),low-fat diets(OR=0.27,95%CI:0.13-0.53;P=0.0002),and alternative diets such as intermittent fasting and organic diets(OR=0.54,95%CI:0.36-0.80;P=0.002)significantly reduced ED risk.High-protein low-fat diets(hazard ratio[HR]=1.38,95%CI:1.12-1.64;P<0.00001)and high-carb low-fat diets(HR=0.79,95%CI:0.55-1.04;P<0.00001)improved IIEF-5 scores.Combined diet and exercise interventions decreased the likelihood of ED(OR=0.49,95%CI:0.28-0.85;P=0.01)and increased the IIEF-5 score(OR=3.40,95%CI:1.69-5.11;P<0.0001).Diets abundant in fruits and vegetables(OR=0.97,95%CI:0.96-0.98;P<0.00001)and nuts(OR=0.54,95%CI:0.37-0.80;P=0.002)were also correlated with lower ED risk.Our meta-analysis underscores a strong dietary-ED association,suggesting that low-fat/Mediterranean diets rich in produce and nuts could benefit ED management.
基金the State Plan for Development of Basic Research in Key Areas(973 Program)in China,No.2006CB504505,2012CB518504the Key Subject Construction Project of"211 Engineering"III Stage of Guangdong Province in Chinathe Guangdong Provincial"College Students’Innovative Experiment Plan"Project in China,No.1212112038
文摘Most studies addressing the specificity of meridians and acupuncture points have focused mainly on the different neural effects of acupuncture at different points in healthy individuals. This study examined the effects of acupuncture on brain function in a pathological context. Sixteen patients with ischemic stroke were randomly assigned to true point group （true acupuncture at right Waiguan （SJ5）） and sham point group （sham acupuncture）. Results of functional magnetic resonance imaging revealed activation in right parietal lobe （Brodmann areas 7 and 19）, the right temporal lobe （Brodmann area 39）, the right limbic lobe （Brodmann area 23） and bilateral oc-cipital lobes （Brodmann area 18）. Furthermore, inhibition of bilateral frontal lobes （Brodmann area 4, 6, and 45）, right parietal lobe （Brodmann areas 1 and 5） and left temporal lobe （Brodmann area 21 ） were observed in the true point group. Activation in the precuneus of right parietal lobe （Brodmann area 7） and inhibition of the left superior frontal gyrus （Brodmann area 10） was observed in the sham group. Compared with sham acupuncture, acupuncture at Waiguan in stroke patients inhibited Brodmann area 5 on the healthy side. Results indicated that the altered specificity of sensation-associated cortex （Brodmann area 5） is possibly associated with a central mechanism of acupuncture at Waiguan for stroke patients.
