Dr. Birong  Dong
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Dr. Birong Dong

Professor
Sichuan University, China


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Geriatrics from Sichuan University, Chengdu, China

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Biography

Dr. Birong Dong holds a position of Professor and Director at The Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics, West China Medical School/ West China Hospital, Sichuan University. She has completed her Ph.D. in Geriatrics from same University. Her area of expertise includes Malnutrition, Elderly, Disability, RCT, EBM, Sarcopenia, and Frailty. She has published 30 research articles in journals contributed as author/co-author.

Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
100%
Malnutrition
62%
Geriatrics
90%
Sarcopenia
75%
Frailty
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Yang, M., Y. Yan, X. Yin, B.Y. Wang and T. Wu et al., 2013. Chest physiotherapy for pneumonia in adults. Cochrane Database Syst. Rev., 10.1002/14651858.CD006338.
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  2. Wang, Z., D. Shu, B. Dong, L. Luo and Q. Hao, 2013. Anxiety disorders and its risk factors among the Sichuan empty-nest older adults: A cross-sectional study. Arch. Gerontol. Geriatrics, 56: 298-302.
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  3. Zhou, Y., C.Q. Huang, Z.C. Lu and B. Dong, 2012. Association of serum uric acid with pro12ala polymorphism in ppar gamma 2 among chinese nonagenarians/centenarians. Aging. Clin. Exp. Res., 24: 139-144.
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  4. Zhang, Y., C. Fang, B.R. Dong, T. Wu and J.L. Deng, 2012. Oxygen therapy for pneumonia in adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev., Vol. 3. 10.1002/14651858.CD006607.
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  5. Yue, J.R., H. Wang, C.Q. Huang and B. Dong, 2012. Association between sleep quality and arterial blood pressure among Chinese nonagenarians/centenarians. Med. Sci. Monit., 18: 36-42.
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  6. Yan-Ling, Z., Z. Dong-Qing, H. Chang-Quan and B. Dong, 2012. Cigarette smoking and its association with serum lipid/lipoprotein among chinese nonagenarians/centenarians. Lipids. Health. Dis., VOl. 11. 10.1186/1476-511X-11-94.
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  7. Jirong, Y., P. Huiyun, Y. Zhongzhe, D. Birong and L. Weimin et al., 2012. Sodium selenite for treatment of kashin-beck disease in children: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Osteoarthritis. Cartilage, 20: 605-613.
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  8. Hao, Q., B. Dong, C. Huang, Z. Yangling and L. Luo et al., 2012. Smoking, alcohol consumption, tea consumption, exercise and risk of depression among Chinese nonagenarians. J. Aging Res. Clin. Pract., 1: 74-79.
  9. Flaherty, J.H., B. Dong, H. Wu, G. Liu and Q. Yuan et al., 2012. Predictors of 4-year mortality among nonagenarians and centenarians in Dujianyan,China. J. Aging Res. Clin. Pract., 1: 125-130.
  10. Yan, Z., H. Chang-Quan, L. Zhen-Chan and D. Bi-Rong, 2011. Association between sleep quality and body mass index among Chinese nonagenarians/centenarians. AGE, 34: 527-537.
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  11. Yan, Z., B. Dong, W. Hui, H. Chang-Quan, 2011. Serum lipid/lipoprotein and arterial blood pressure among Chinese Nonagenarians/Centenarians. BLOOD Pressure, 20: 296-302.
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  12. Wang, H., B. Dong and L. Lou, 2011. HNP-3 enhanced the antimicrobial activity of CIP by promoting ATP efflux from P. aeruginosa cells. Mol. Biol. Rep., 38: 2673-2678.
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  13. Shu, D.F., B.R. Dong, X.F. Lin, T.X. Wu and G.J. Liu, 2011. Long-term beta blockers for stable angina: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur. J. Cardiovasc. Prev. Rehabil., .
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  14. Qiukui, H., B. Dong, H. Chang-Quan and Y. Ji-Rong, 2011. Obesity and the other components of metabolic syndrome in Chinese nonagenarians and centenarians. J. Am. Geriatr. Soc., 59: 940-942.
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  15. Hao, Q., Z. Lu, B.R. Dong, C.Q. Huang and T. Wu, 2011. Probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory tract infections. Cochrane Database Syst. Rev., Vol. 9 10.1002/14651858.CD006895.pub2.
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  16. Flaherty, J.H., B. Dong, H. Wu, Y. Zhang and J.M. Guralnik et al., 2011. Observational study of 1-year mortality rates before and after a major earthquake among Chinese nonagenarians. J. Gerontol. A. Biol. Sci. Med. Sci., 66: 355-361.
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  17. Du, F., D. Birong, H. Changquan, W. Hongmei and Z. Yanling et al., 2011. Association of osteoporotic fracture with smoking, alcohol consumption, tea consumption and exercise among Chinese nonagenarians/centenarians. J. Nutr. Health Aging., 15: 327-331.
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  18. Zhou, Y., J.H. Flaherty, C.Q. Huang, Z.C. Lu and B.R. Dong, 2010. Association between Body mass index and cognitive function among Chinese nonagenarians/centenarians. Dementia and Geriatr., 30: 517-524.
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  19. Yue, J., X. Zhang, B. Dong and M. Yang, 2010. Statins and bone health in postmenopausal women: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Menopause, 17: 1071-1079.
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  20. Yang, M., B.R. Dong, J. Lu, X. Lin and H.M. Wu, 2010. Macrolides for diffuse panbronchiolitis. Cochrane Datab. Syst. Revi., 10.1002/14651858.CD007716.
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  21. Wang, Z., B. Dong, G. Zeng, J. Li and W. Wang et al., 2010. Is there an association between mild cognitive impairment and dietary pattern in Chinese elderly? Results from a cross-sectional population study. BMC Pub. Health, 10: 595-595.
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  22. Quan, H.C., Z.X. Mei, D.B. Rong, L.Z. Chan, Y.J. Rong and L.Q. Xiu, 2010. Health status and risk for depression among the elderly: A meta-analysis of published literature. Age Ageing, 39: 23-30.
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  23. Li, J., H.M. Wu, L. Zhang, B. Zhu and B.R. Dong, 2010. Heparin and related substances for preventing diabetic kidney disease. Cochrane Database. Syst. Rev., 10.1002/14651858.CD005631.
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  24. Li, J., B.R. Dong, P. Lin, J. Zhang and G.J. Liu, 2010. Association of cognitive function with serum uric acid level among Chinese nonagenarians and centenarians. Experimental Gerontol., 45: 331-335.
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  25. Ji-Rong, Y., B. Dong , H. Chang-Quang, W. Hong-Mei and Z. Yan-Ling et al., 2010. Cognitive impairment and depression among chinese nonagenarians/centenarians. Am. J. Geriatric Psychiat., 18: 297-304.
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  26. Ji-Rong, Y. and D. Bi-Rong, H. Chang-Quan, L. Zhen-Chan and W. Hong-Mei et al., 2010. Pro12Ala polymorphism in PPAR-γ2 and dementia in Chinese nonagenarians/centenarians. AGE., 32: 397-404.
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  27. Huang, C.Q., B.R. Dong, Z.C. Lu, J.R. Yue and Q.X. Liu, 2010. Chronic diseases and risk for depression in old age: A meta-analysis of published literature. Age. Res. Rev., 9: 131-141.
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  28. Chen, T., B. Dong, Z. Lu, B. Tian and J. Zhang et al., 2010. A functional single nucleotide polymorphism in promoter of ATM is associated with longevity. Mechan. Ageing. Dev., 131: 636-640.
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