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Open AccessAre children with IgA nephropathy different from adult patients?
Previously, several studies have indicated that pediatric IgA nephropathy (IgAN) might be different from adult IgAN, and treatment strategies might be also different between pediatric IgAN and adult IgAN.
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Correction to: Expression of regional brain amyloid‑ deposition with [18F]Flutemetamol in centiloid scale ‑a multi‑site study
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Plastic Clamp Versus Conventional Surgical Dissection Technique in Pediatric Circumcision: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Phimosis is a common condition of the urinary system in children and often requires surgical treatment. However, the optimal method of circumcision for children has not been determined. We conducted a systemat...
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Use of activity trackers to improve blood pressure in young people at risk for cardiovascular disease: a pilot randomized controlled trial
Promoting physical activity among young individuals with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease can lower systolic blood pressure (BP). We sought to...
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ASO Visual Abstract: Open Versus Minimally Invasive Nephroureterectomy: Contemporary Analysis from a Wide National Population-Based Database
Contemporary trend analysis of a large national data set confirms the occurrence of a significant shift toward minimally invasive nephroureterectomy (MINU), which is gradually replacing open nephroureterectomy...
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Open AccessLncRNA PITPNA-AS1 mediates the diagnostic potential of miR-129-5p in prostate cancer
LncRNA has an effective value in many diseases, which has long been applied in the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of prostate cancer. This study focused on lncRNA PITPNA-AS1, and its diagnostic potential i...
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Hyponatremia Is Associated with Mortality in Acute Pancreatitis Patients
Disorders of serum sodium are common among general patients and are associated with poor outcomes. The prognostic value of serum sodium disorders in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) has not been studied. ...
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Open AccessAnalysis of factors related to recanalization of portal vein thrombosis in liver cirrhosis: a retrospective cohort study
Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a common complication of liver cirrhosis, yet there are fewer studies about predictors of PVT recanalization. We aimed to further explore the predictors of recanalization in cir...
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Open AccessEfficacy and safety of glucocorticoids in the treatment of COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs
In the realm of acute respiratory infections, coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), poses a global public health challenge. The application ...
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Open AccessThe effect of large channel-based foraminoplasty on lumbar biomechanics in percutaneous endoscopic discectomy: a finite element analysis
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of foraminoplasty using large-channel endoscopy during TESSYS on the biomechanics of the lumbar spine.
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Cross-linked Sodium Hyaluronate Gel with PLLA-b-PEG Microsphere for Facial Contouring in Chinese: A Retrospective Study
In Asia, the demand for cosmetic facial treatments has surged due to technological advancements, increased social acceptability, and affordability. Poly-l-lactic acid (PLLA) fillers, known for their biocompatibil...
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Open AccessSafety of embryo cryopreservation: insights from mid-term placental transcriptional changes
In recent years, with benefits from the continuous improvement of clinical technology and the advantage of fertility preservation, the application of embryo cryopreservation has been growing rapidly worldwide....
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Postoperative EEG abnormalities in relation to neurodevelopmental outcomes after pediatric cardiac surgery
We had reported that postoperative EEG background including sleep-wake cycle (SWC) and discharge (seizures, spikes/sharp waves) abnormalities were significantly correlated with adverse early outcomes in childr...
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Clinical outcomes of carbapenem-resistant gram-negative bacterial bloodstream infection in patients with end-stage renal disease in intensive care units: a multicenter retrospective observational study
Carbapenem-resistant gram-negative bacteria (CRGNB) present a considerable global threat due to their challenging treatment and increased mortality rates, with bloodstream infection (BSI) having the highest mo...
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Open AccessTemporal relationship between hepatic steatosis and fasting blood glucose elevation: a longitudinal analysis from China and UK
The link between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes has not been fully established. We investigated the temporal relationship between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and type 2 diabe...
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Open AccessThe impact of Paclitaxel-based hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in advanced high-grade serous ovarian cancer patients - interim analysis of safety and immediate efficacy of a randomized control trial (C-HOC trial)
This study evaluates the potential superiority of combining paclitaxel-based hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) with sequential intravenous neoadjuvant chemotherapy over intravenous neoadjuvant ...
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Intraindividual comparison of CT and MRI for predicting vessels encapsulating tumor clusters in hepatocellular carcinoma
To establish and validate scoring models for predicting vessels encapsulating tumor clusters (VETC) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) using computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and to...
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Open AccessConstruction and validation of a nomogram for blood transfusion after open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of proximal humeral fractures in the elderly: a cross-sectional study
Few studies have focused on the risk factors leading to postoperative blood transfusion after open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of proximal humeral fractures (PHFs) in the elderly. Therefore, we desi...
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Open AccessAssociations between 25 hydroxyvitamin D concentration and spontaneous abortion
Spontaneous abortion is a common complication of pregnancy that can lead to adverse physical and psychological outcomes for women. Vitamin D is reported to be associated with reproductive functions, whereas it...
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Letter to the Editor Regarding “Auricular Acupressure in Relieving PONV and Promoting Gastrointestinal Function Recovery in Females After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial”
