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Open AccessNew T staging recommendations for recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma
The International Union for Cancer Control/American Joint Committee on Cancer (UICC/AJCC) rT staging is not clinically practical for recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma (rNPC). The aim of this study was to esta...
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Performance Analysis of an Efficient Integration System of Coal-Fired Power Plant, Solar Thermal Energy and CO2 Capture
Coal-fired power plant is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. The post-combustion capture is a promising method for CO2 emission reduction but the high thermal demand is unbearable. To address this i...
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Open AccessDeformable Catalytic Material Derived from Mechanical Flexibility for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction
The main effects of deformation of flexible catalytic materials on the catalytic hydrogen evolution reaction performance are discussed, and a series of novel strategies to desi...
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Risk of acute angle-closure and changes in intraocular pressure after pupillary dilation in patients with diabetes
To evaluate the risk of AAC and intraocular pressure (IOP) changes in diabetic patients after pupil dilation.
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Unique porous framework constructed by uranyl phosphonate with high structural stability and preferential ion exchange capacity
The stable porous material capable of exchanging external ions has promising potential in sorption and separation for radioactive nuclides. Herein, an in situ hydrothermal synthesis successfully incorporates p...
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Association of renal function with diabetic retinopathy and macular oedema among Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
To investigate the associations of renal function with diabetic retinopathy (DR) and diabetic macular oedema (DMO) in diabetic patients.
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Solid-State Nanopore/Nanochannel Sensing of Single Entities
Solid-state nanopores/nanochannels, with their high stability, tunable geometry, and controllable surface chemistry, have recently become an important tool for constructing biosensors. Compared with traditiona...
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ZIF-drived N-doped carbon supported Co, Ni-codoped Au nanoparticle catalyst as efficient anode catalyst for borohydride electrooxidation reaction
ZIF-drived N-doped carbon supported Co, Ni-codoped Au nanoparticle catalyst (Au/CoNi@NC/C) is synthesized and is used as an electrocatalyst for the borohydride oxidation reaction (BOR). The physical and electr...
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Open AccessCausal relationship between gut microbiota and cancers: a two-sample Mendelian randomisation study
Evidence from observational studies and clinical trials suggests that the gut microbiota is associated with cancer. However, the causal association between gut microbiota and cancer remains to be determined.
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Open AccessCorrection: Construction of transcriptome atlas of white yak hair follicle during anagen and catagen using single-cell RNA sequencing
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Open AccessConstruction of transcriptome atlas of white yak hair follicle during anagen and catagen using single-cell RNA sequencing
As the direct organ of villus, hair follicles have obvious seasonal cycles. The hair follicle cycle is orchestrated by multiple cell types that together direct cell renewal and differentiation. But the regulat...
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Open AccessTumor buster - where will the CAR-T cell therapy ‘missile’ go?
Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell (CAR-T cell) therapy based on gene editing technology represents a significant breakthrough in personalized immunotherapy for human cancer. This strategy uses genetic mod...
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Open AccessImmune checkpoint modulators in cancer immunotherapy: recent advances and emerging concepts
The discovery of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) has now been universally acknowledged as a significant breakthrough in tumor therapy after the targeted treatment of checkpoint molecules: anti-programmed c...
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Spatiotemporal variation of phosphorus in the Three Gorges Reservoir: impact of upstream cascade reservoirs
The impoundment of the Three Gorges Reservoir (TGR) and upstream cascade reservoirs (UCRs) has altered the hydrologic regime, with inevitable effects on phosphorus transport processes in the TGR. In order to i...
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Open AccessEarly-Onset Posterior Capsule Opacification: Incidence, Severity, and Risk Factors
To evaluate the incidence, severity, and risk factors of early-onset posterior capsule opacification (PCO) following uneventful phacoemulsification and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation.
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Study of ZIF-derived iron and nitrogen co-doped porous carbon supported Au nanoparticles as electrocatalyst for borohydride oxidation reaction
The iron and nitrogen co-doped porous carbon supported Au nanoparticle catalysts (Au/FeNPC) are synthesized via a facile pyrolysis method. The morphology, crystal structure, surface composition, and chemical s...
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Open AccessClinical effectiveness of posterior-only approach using polyetheretherketone cage combined with single-segment instrumentation for lumbar tuberculosis in children
We sought to investigate the outcomes of posterior-only approach using polyetheretherketone (PEEK) cage combined with single-segment instrumentation (modified-approach) for mono-segment lumbar tuberculosis in ...
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Long-term impacts of reservoir operation on the spatiotemporal variation in nitrogen forms in the post-Three Gorges Dam period (2004–2016)
Nitrogen (N) is an essential nutrient limiting life, and its biochemical cycling and distribution in rivers have been markedly affected by river engineering construction and operation. Here, we comprehensively...
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Open AccessUltrasensitive detection of endocrine disruptors via superfine plasmonic spectral combs
The apparent increase in hormone-induced cancers and disorders of the reproductive tract has led to a growing demand for new technologies capable of detecting endocrine disruptors. However, a long-lasting chal...
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Visual impairment and ten-year mortality: the Liwan Eye Study
To explore associations between visual impairment (VI) and mortality in an adult population in urban China.
