Wanli Zang

Dr. Wanli Zang

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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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5 March 2025 in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health
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JWJingtao Wu
Jingtao Wu
YSYanhong Shao
Yanhong Shao
Wanli ZangWanli Zang
Wanli Zang
JWJingtao Wu
Jingtao Wu
Objective: The study aims to investigate whether physical exercise is associated with psychological resilience, thereby significantly affecting adolescent social anxiety, and to analyze the longitudinal cross-temporal stability between these three interrelated factors. Methods: The methodology involved a survey utilizing the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), and the Social Anxiety Scale (SAS) across various regions in China, including Sichuan, Guangdong, Shanxi Province, and Beijing. A total of 1259 participants were recruited from primary, middle, and high schools, with an average age of 13.7 years. The sample comprised 626 males and 633 females. A longitudinal tracking survey approach was implemented, commencing in June 2023, with follow-up rounds scheduled every three months, culminating in a total of four rounds. Results: The results are as follows: (1) Physical exercise was significantly positively correlated with psychological resilience (r = 0.35, p < 0.001) and significantly negatively correlated with social anxiety (r = − 0.26, p < 0.001); (2) Physical exercise could significantly negatively predict social anxiety in the next period (PET1 → SAT2: β = − 0.31, p < 0.001); (3) Psychological resilience played a mediating role in the association between physical exercise on social anxiety (PET1 → PRT2: β = 0.42, PRT2 → SAT3: β = − 0.38, p-values < 0.001). Conclusion: Physical exercise, psychological resilience, and social anxiety exhibit cross-temporal stability, and physical exercise has a significant lagged effect on psychological resilience and social anxiety. Physical exercise may indirectly reduce social anxiety through its association with enhanced psychological resilience in adolescents.

27 July 2023 in Frontiers in Physiology
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DLDong Li
Dong Li
LLLan Li
Lan Li
Wanli ZangWanli Zang
Wanli Zang
DWDeng Wang
Deng Wang
CMChuyuan Miao
Chuyuan Miao
JYJin Yan
Jin Yan
Background: Attention problems are one of the core symptoms of Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. Previous studies have shown that physical activity intervention has a positive impact on executive function in children and adolescents with ADHD, but there is limited research on attention problems in school-aged children with ADHD. There are still uncertainties about the appropriate physical activity interventions to improve attention problems in this population. This study conducted a Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) related to physical activity intervention for attention problems in school-aged children with ADHD, providing a certain reference for precise intervention in attention problems for this population.Methods: We systematically searched the following databases up to October 2022: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library, to identify RCTs that investigated the effects of physical activity interventions on children with ADHD. Two investigators independently conducted literature screening, extraction, and quality assessment. We performed a meta-analysis using Stata 15.1.Results: In total, we included 10 studies in this meta-analysis. The results indicated that physical activity intervention had a moderate effect in improving attention problems in school-aged children with ADHD (SMD = −0.48, 95% CI: 0.85, −0.07, p < 0.05). Furthermore, subgroup analysis showed that the effect of physical activity intervention was moderated by intervention type, frequency, and period, rather than the physical activity environment or single intervention time.Conclusion: Our study suggests that cognitively engaging exercise is more effective in improving attention problems in school-aged children with ADHD. Specifically, when cognitive-engaging exercise is used as the type of physical activity and the intervention frequency is less than 3 times per week, with an intervention period of less than weeks, it is most beneficial for improving attention problems in school-aged children with ADHD. However, we should also consider individual differences in children with respect to their ADHD symptoms and accurately evaluate each child’s specific symptoms before intervention.Systematic Review Registration: identifier (CRD42022363255).

1 December 2022 in Frontiers in Public Health
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Wanli ZangWanli Zang
Wanli Zang
MFMingqing Fang
Mingqing Fang
HHHe He
He He
LMLiang Mu
Liang Mu
XZXiaoqin Zheng
Xiaoqin Zheng
SWSu Wang
Su Wang
Background: To provide reliable evidence to exercise rehabilitation therapists and clinicians, we compared and analyzed the effects of different exercise modalities on cardiopulmonary function in hemodialysis patients using Bayesian network meta-analysis.Methods: PubMed, OVID, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, SPORT Discus, SinoMed, CNKI, Wanfang, and VIP were searched from inception to July 20, 2022. We included randomized controlled trials comparing 12 exercise modalities to improve cardiorespiratory fitness in hemodialysis patients. All statistical analysis was performed using STATA and R.Result: A total of 82 randomized controlled trials involving 4146 maintenance hemodialysis patients were included in this study. The pair-wise meta-analysis showed that all exercise modalities had a positive effect on all indicators of cardiorespiratory capacity. The network meta-analysis demonstrated that Blood flow restriction training (BFRT), Cycle exercise (CE), Inspiratory muscle training (IMT), Combined aerobic and resistance training (CT), and Aerobic training (AT) were significantly better than usual care for 6-min walkability; Medium intensity continuous training (MICT), CT, CE, and AT were considerably better than usual care for VO2Peak; body and mind training (MBT) and CT significantly improved SBP compared to usual care; and only MBT was significantly better than usual care for DBP. Both the two-dimensional plot and the radar plot demonstrated that CT had the best combined-effect on each index of cardiorespiratory fitness. Subgroup and sensitivity analyses demonstrated the robustness of the results. The evidence was mainly “low” to “very low” for this network meta-analysis.Conclusion: There is no one exercise that can achieve the best effect on all of the outcomes. The benefits of MBT in decreasing arterial blood pressure are unsurpassed by other exercise methods. The intervention effect of the CT is better and more stable. Electrical muscle stimulation training (MEST) can be employed in individuals who do not wish to exercise actively but may cause an increase in blood pressure. On the basis of the characteristics of different exercise types, guidelines developers, clinicians, and patients may employ them appropriately.Systematic review registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/#recordDetails.

1 March 2024 in Frontiers in Neurology
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ZZZiyi Zhong
Ziyi Zhong
Wanli ZangWanli Zang
Wanli Zang
ZTZiyue Tang
Ziyue Tang
QPQiaodan Pan
Qiaodan Pan
ZYZHEN YANG
ZHEN YANG
BCBin Chen
Bin Chen
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of scapular stabilization exercises (SSE) in the treatment of subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS).Methods: Clinical randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on SSE in the treatment of SAPS were searched electronically in PubMed, Science Direct, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), EBSCOhost, Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), Web of Science, and other databases from 2000 to 2022, supplemented by manual search. Final RCTs were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, and the Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale was used to evaluate the methodological quality of the study. A meta-analysis was conducted on data using the RevMan5.4 software.Results: Eight RCTs involving 387 participants were included. The meta-analysis showed that the experimental group (SSE) had greater improvements in the Visual Analog Scale score [Weighted Mean Difference (WMD) = −0.94, 95% CI (−1.23, −0.65), p < 0.001] and the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index score [WMD = −10.10, 95% CI (−18.87, −1.33), p = 0.02] than the control group (conventional physical therapy). However, range of motion (ROM) was not found to be greater in the experimental group than in the control group.Conclusion: Existing evidence moderately supports the efficacy of SSE for reducing pain and improving function in SAPS, without significant improvement in ROM. Future research should focus on larger, high-quality, standardized protocols to better understand SSE’s effects across diverse SAPS populations, treatment, and outcome measures.Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?RecordID=307437, CRD42022307437.

7 March 2024 in Frontiers in Immunology
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NXNingkun Xiao
Ningkun Xiao
XHXinlin Huang
Xinlin Huang
Wanli ZangWanli Zang
Wanli Zang
SKSergey Kiselev
Sergey Kiselev
MBMikhail A. Bolkov
Mikhail A. Bolkov
VCValery A. Chereshnev
Valery A. Chereshnev
Background: Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI) are characterized by a heightened susceptibility to infections, allergies, and various other health complications. Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) in patients with IEI is a critical area of research that demands attention due to the impact of IEI on patients’ lives. This study utilized bibliometric methods, aiming to comprehensively explore the research content and hotspots in the field of HRQOL in patients with IEI.Methods: This bibliometric analysis utilized data from the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) and Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) within the Web of Science core datasets up to January 1, 2024. The study focused on literature that addressed HRQOL in IEI patients, involving a total of 1,807 authors and 309 articles published across 112 journals. The analysis included publication volume and growth trends, country and institutional contributions, authorship, and journal analysis.Results: The research found that despite the importance of HRQOL in IEI, the volume of publications in this field remains consistently low, with no significant increase in trend. The USA leads in publication and citation volumes, reflecting a geographical imbalance in research contributions. Key journals in this field include the Journal of Clinical Immunology, Frontiers in Immunology, and the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. The study highlights that while treatments like hematopoietic stem cell transplants and gene therapy have improved patient IEI survival rates, they still often come with significant side effects impacting HRQOL. The analysis underlines the need for comprehensive HRQOL assessments in IEI, considering the physical and psychological impacts of treatments.Conclusions: This study represents a bibliometric analysis focusing on HRQOL in patients with. It underscores the need for more extensive and systematic research in this area, emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach. Despite advancements in medical treatments for IEI, there is a crucial need to focus on HRQOL to enhance patient satisfaction and overall well-being. The findings advocate for more personalized treatment plans and a better understanding of the psychosocial needs of patients with IEI to improve their quality of life.

20 March 2023 in Frontiers in Neuroscience
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DLDong Li
Dong Li
DWDeng Wang
Deng Wang
WCWenlai Cui
Wenlai Cui
JYJin Yan
Jin Yan
Wanli ZangWanli Zang
Wanli Zang
CLChenmu Li
Chenmu Li
Background: Previous studies have shown that physical activity interventions positively affect core symptoms and executive functioning in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, comparisons between different physical activity interventions still need to be made. This study is the first to analyze the effects of 10 different types of physical activity on children with ADHD through a network meta-analysis.Methods: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for randomized controlled trials on the effects of physical activity interventions on children with ADHD. The search time frame was from database creation to October 2022. Two investigators independently performed literature screening, extraction, and quality assessment. Network meta-analysis was performed with Stata 15.1.Results: A total of 31 studies were included, and the results indicated that perceptual-motor training was the most effective in terms of motor ability and working memory (SUCRA = 82.7 and 73.3%, respectively). For attention problems and cognitive flexibility, aquatic exercise was the most effective (SUCRA = 80.9 and 86.6%, respectively). For social problems, horsemanship was the most effective (SUCRA = 79.4%). For inhibition switching, cognitive-motor training was the most effective (SUCRA = 83.5%).Conclusion: Our study revealed that aquatic exercise and perceptual-motor training had a superior overall performance. However, the effects of various physical activity interventions on different indicators in children with ADHD can vary depending on the individual and the intervention’s validity. To ensure an appropriate physical activity intervention is selected, it is important to assess the severity of symptoms exhibited by children with ADHD beforehand.