Papers by Tao Tao

347 results

  1. Research Square

    Standard lab tests mislabel normal aging in Chinese adults

    In 4,392 healthy Chinese adults, standard medical reference ranges flagged 58.8% of women aged 50 to 59 as having abnormal cholesterol.In 4,392 healthy Chinese adults, standard medical reference ranges flagged 58.8% of women aged 50 to 59 as having abnormal cholesterol.

    Preprint: cross-sectional study of 4,392 peopleBiomarkers
  2. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics

    Childhood loneliness linked to faster frailty progression

    Definite childhood loneliness was linked to faster frailty progression than no childhood loneliness, with an estimated difference of 0.289 in the statistical model.Definite childhood loneliness was linked to faster frailty progression than no childhood loneliness, with an estimated difference of 0.289 in the statistical model.

    Cohort study of 13,643 peoplePopulations
  3. Research Square

    Family support linked to daily tasks in adults aged 45–85 in China

    In 12,769 adults in China, increasing financial reciprocity with minimal interaction was linked to 0.67 points higher daily task limitation scores than high exchange with…In 12,769 adults in China, increasing financial reciprocity with minimal interaction was linked to 0.67 points higher daily task limitation scores than high exchange with stable interaction.

    Preprint: cohort study of 12,769 peoplePopulations
  1. Aging Cell

    Time-restricted eating slows blood vessel aging in animals

    In an animal experiment, limiting daily eating hours altered gut bacteria and boosted acetic acid, easing high blood pressure and artery stiffness.In an animal experiment, limiting daily eating hours altered gut bacteria and boosted acetic acid, easing high blood pressure and artery stiffness.

    Experiments in animalsDietary restriction
  2. Advanced Functional Materials

    Mitochondrial transfer restored bone structure in animals

    In an osteoporosis animal model, mitochondria from treated stem cells promoted blood vessel formation and restored the structure of spongy bone.In an osteoporosis animal model, mitochondria from treated stem cells promoted blood vessel formation and restored the structure of spongy bone.

    Experiments in animalsBones and joints
  3. Gut

    Model estimates pancreatic cancer risk in type 2 diabetes

    At six months, the model’s ability to distinguish cancer cases from non-cases scored 0.88 in development, 0.89 in internal validation and 0.86 in external validation.At six months, the model’s ability to distinguish cancer cases from non-cases scored 0.88 in development, 0.89 in internal validation and 0.86 in external validation.

    Cohort study of 330,767 peoplePancreatic cancer
  4. Communications Medicine

    Blood sugar and fat measures linked to metabolic syndrome risk

    In 130,489 Chinese adults with high blood pressure followed for 6–36 months, combined blood sugar and fat measures were more strongly linked to risk than traditional…In 130,489 Chinese adults with high blood pressure followed for 6–36 months, combined blood sugar and fat measures were more strongly linked to risk than traditional indicators.

    Cohort study of 130,489 peopleMetabolic syndrome