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Open AccessThe effect of a split-dose intravenous dexamethasone and a single high-dose on postoperative blood glucose after total joint arthroplasty: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial
In patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA), the administration of dexamethasone may contribute to perioperative blood glucose (BG) disturbances, potentially resulting in complications, even in patie...
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Review of 2D Bi2X3 (X = S, Se, Te): from preparation to photodetector
Detector has become an indispensable part of human beings. The increasing demand for photodetectors with high performance has promoted the research of novel materials. At the same time, with the development of...
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Open AccessMesenchymal stem cells-based therapies for severe ARDS with ECMO: a review
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is the primary cause of respiratory failure in critically ill patients. Despite remarkable therapeutic advances in recent years, ARDS remains a life-threatening clini...
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The expression of CD86 in CD3+CD56+ NKT cells is associated with the occurrence and prognosis of sepsis-associated encephalopathy in sepsis patients: a prospective observational cohort study
The role of CD3+CD56+ natural killer T (NKT) cells and its co-signaling molecules in patients with sepsis-associated encephalopathy (SAE) is unknown. In this prospective observational cohort study, we initially r...
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Open AccessComparison of post-treatment recurrence between ranibizumab injection and laser photocoagulation for type 1 retinopathy of prematurity
To compare post-treatment recurrence between ranibizumab injection and laser photocoagulation (LP) for type 1 retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), and explore the associated risk factors.
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Open AccessStreptococcus dysgalactiae subsp. dysgalactiae presents with progressive weakness in limbs: a case report and literature review
Streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp. dysgalactiae has been identified as an animal pathogen that is thought to occur only in animal populations. Between 2009 and 2022, humans infected with SDSD were reported rarely....
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Open AccessAged bone matrix-derived extracellular vesicles as a messenger for calcification paradox
Adipocyte differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (BMSCs) instead of osteoblast formation contributes to age- and menopause-related marrow adiposity and osteoporosis. Vascular calcificati...
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Enhancing electrochemical performances of small quinone toward lithium and sodium energy storage
Further application of organic quinone cathodes is restricted because they are inherent in poor conductivity and tend to dissolve in aprotic electrolytes. Salinization can work on the strong solubility of quin...
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Discovery of oscillations above 200 keV in a black hole X-ray binary with Insight-HXMT
Low-frequency quasiperiodic oscillations (LFQPOs) are commonly found in black hole X-ray binaries, and their origin is still under debate. The properties of LFQPOs at high energies (above 30 keV) are closely r...
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Strategies for improving the storage performance of silicon-based anodes in lithium-ion batteries
Silicon has attracted much attention as a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to its high theoretical capacity and rich resource abundance. However, the practical battery use of Si is...
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Research advances in neurobiological mechanism of acupuncture for amblyopia
Amblyopia greatly affects the physical and mental development of children. Acupuncture is effective for amblyopia, though its mechanism remains unclear. This article summarized the mechanism of acupuncture tre...
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Open AccessExtracellular vesicles from human urine-derived stem cells prevent osteoporosis by transferring CTHRC1 and OPG
Osteoporosis is a debilitating bone disease affecting millions of people. Here, we used human urine-derived stem cells (USCs), which were noninvasively harvested from unlimited and easily available urine, as a...
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Open AccessExpression changes of autophagy-related proteins in AKI patients treated with CRRT and their effects on prognosis of adult and elderly patients
Sepsis is one of the common death factors in intensive care unit, which refers to the systemic inflammatory response syndrome caused by infection. It has many complications such as acute renal injury, shock, m...
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Endovascular treatment for hepatic vein-type Budd–Chiari syndrome: effectiveness and long-term outcome
To determine the clinical effectiveness and long-term outcomes of endovascular treatment for hepatic vein (HV)-type Budd–Chiari syndrome (BCS).
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Open AccessTranexamic acid in primary total knee arthroplasty without tourniquet: a randomized, controlled trial of oral versus intravenous versus topical administration
Abundant literature confirms that intravenous (IV) and intra-articular (IA) administration of tranexamic acid (TXA) reduces blood loss in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Oral formulations of TXA exhibit profoun...
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A novel fluorinated diamine as an extender for polyurethanes
A novel environmentally friendly fluorinated diamine N-[2-[(2-aminoethyl) amino]ethyl]-perfluoro-2,5-dimethyl-3,6-dioxa-nonanamide(FDETA) was synthesized for the first time based on diethylenetriamine and ethy...
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Analysis of point-selection pattern in acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of amblyopia
To analyze and summarize the characteristics and pattern in the selection of points and meridians by searching the clinical research literature about acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of amblyopia in the recen...
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A Parallel Markov Cerebrovascular Segmentation Algorithm Based on Statistical Model
For segmenting cerebral blood vessels from the time-of-flight magnetic resonance angiography (TOF-MRA) images accurately, we propose a parallel segmentation algorithm based on statistical model with Markov ran...
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Open AccessThe efficacy and safety of the Shaoyao Shu** tablet for knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a major public health issue causing chronic disability as well as a burden on healthcare resources. In China, a herbal drug tablet has been used as an effective and conventional th...
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A generalization of Schrödinger’s uncertainty relation described by the Wigner–Yanase skew information
The uncertainty principle in quantum mechanics is a fundamental relation with different forms, including Heisenberg’s uncertainty relation and Schrodinger’s uncertainty relation. We discuss the generalized Wig...
